Cheerful Coastal Cottage, Minutes to the Beaches - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 9
• 5 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Welcome home to this coastal heaven! Roomy 4 bedroom home is newly refreshed with all new furnishings throughout. It's clean, comfortable and cozy for families and friends. Centrally located in Wilmington, home to handsome beaches, fantastic eateries, Riverwalk, Airlie Gardens, Fort Fisher, Battleship NC, NC Aquarium and more! The ideal spot for family and friends, you will adore this private hideaway in Wilmington!
The space
Recently remodeled and great location. Simple access to everything: Wrightsville Beach, downtown and UNCW are all 15 mins. away. Or head to Carolina & Kure beaches on your way to discover Ft. Fisher 30 mins. down the road along the Cape Fear River. Close to shopping, closest grocery store is 5 mins. away. Everything in the home is new. Painless check in with keypad entry. Includes a entirely equipped kitchen for a home cooked meal. 2 full baths with towels and basic toiletries supplied. Pack-N-Play included if necessary. Intelligent TVs in living room and 2 of the bedrooms, equipped with Netflix, Amazon Prime, HULU etc. Multiple Board games and even a ping pong table if you decide to stay back and have fun!
Guest access
Guests have full access and complete privacy inside the home. Instructions for access, check-in, checkout and directions to the home are supplied in the home manual on Airbnb. When checking out, please be sure all windows and doors are locked prior to your departure.
Other things to note
Guests do not have access to a closet in the primary bedroom, it's used as the owner's storage. Ring doorbell located at the front door and is recording when motion activated. Laundry is located in the garage.

**Please note we have a no animals policy! We some times make considerations for guests with animals but unless previously discussed we do charge a $300 non-returnable animal fee for guests who bring animals without our knowledge!

We EXPLICITLY DO NOT allow animals to be left unattended at any point in time during your stay and must be supervised and under the control of their handler at all times even when crated or kenneled they are not to be left alone in the home!

We do allow service animals but require advanced notice and that they not be left alone in the home and should always be under the control of their handler, kept off of the furnishings & beds, and any waste left in the yard, accidents in the home, damages to the home , damaged or stained, furnishings, floor, carpets, & linens, or excessive animal fur are the responsibility of the service animals handler and will incur charges that any guest who causes this issues would also incur! As hosts we strive to be accommodating to all of our guests and adhere to ADA guidelines!

*Please note, listing amenities may change or be un-available from time to time. Occasionally things break, wear out, or need to be replaced. We will not refund money if a simple conveniences is not available at the time of your stay or due to a last min. issue. If there is a specific luxury that you need or are booking the home for, please ask at booking. We will do everything we can to accommodate you.

About the Area

Wilmington is home to this vacation home. Wrightsville Beach Museum of History and Cape Fear Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bellamy Mansion Museum and Burgwin-Wright House. New Hanover County Arboretum and Cape Fear Paddleboarding are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

How to get the best Wilmington vacation rental experience:

Finding the best value:

• To get the best vacation home for your budget, we recommend reserving in Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, greater selection, beautiful weather and the absence of giant crowds at Carolina Beach restaurants, beaches, and activities.
• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups book their Summer rentals during Christmas and Thanksgiving get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Hosts sometimes offer promotional rates for veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if rate reductions are available for your group.
• Property managers usually offer customers an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great articles, visitor guides contain deals for local attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

How to select the best rental home:

• Select a group lead, select your vacation dates, and select a budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your group requires. Cheerful Coastal Cottage, Minutes to the Beaches has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is regularly accessible online. Otherwise, email or call the property owner before booking the home. Remember that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds and bunks.
• If there's a specific Carolina Beach beach you simply love, search for homes that are either near by, or those that cater to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before reserving a rental.
• Some rentals allow pets, but some don't. Acceptable types of pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional fees may apply. Ask the property management company about pets before booking.

Some things to know before you go:

• Put the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Record any issues with the rental during check in, and immediately contact the property manager. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be very helpful if a dispute is filed.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, elevator or WIFI setup. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent lots of difficulties.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are often a great resource to find the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property while you are away, just like you would back home.
• Just before checking out, take a final walk-through to make sure you have not leave anything behind. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property a final time and look for damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager isn't available, take video of the property to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property managers rely on good ratings to propel more bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.