The Loft at Alley 76\n\n - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 2 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 850 square feet

Contemporary Carriage House in the heart of Wilmington, on a historic property with relaxing garden & neighborhood vistas. The property is accessed from a peaceful alley & includes covered parking beneath the unit. Two gracious bedrooms have enormous picture window vistas of a historic Azalea Festival garden & former coronation grounds. Bathroom has a double vanity & bespoke tile tub/shower. Lots of natural light adorns the open kitchen & living room. In unit laundry & dishwasher included.
The space
The unit was designed and constructed by the owner/architect in 2020 and finished in March of 2021. It is located in the Country Club Pines neighborhood of Wilmington, on a site that hosted some of the first Azalea Festival garden tours beginning in the 1940's. Inside the unit, there is an open living room with big screen TV, and a comfortable hanging chair by the corner picture windows for reading and calming. Some books and games are available in the unit for guest use. There are two private bedrooms, one with a King bed & the second with two twins.
A queen sleeper couch is located in the living room. Coffee and Tea are supplied in the unit, as well as basic cooking essentials. A pack 'n play portable crib is available upon request.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire 2nd level apartment and two parking spaces. (one covered). More parking may be available upon request. There is also a modest outdoor area with seating.
Other things to note
Please keep your cars and any other valuables not inside the apartment, locked up and secure. Arrangements can be made with me to store items in the ground floor garage if required.

About the Area

Forest Hills, a neighborhood in Wilmington, is home to this vacation home. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Battleship North Carolina, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden and Cape Fear Museum are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Wilmington vacation rental booking tips and tricks:

How to get the best rental home value:

• Book your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally open a year in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families reserve their Summer rentals during Winter holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Summertime is the most expensive season in Wilmington. To get the best value, try shifting your vacation dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer warm weather, , and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Carolina Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host whether your family qualifies for a price reduction.
• Booking websites usually offer customers an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Often, property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Carolina Beach area visitors guide magazines which will include coupons, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Carolina Beach visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Begin by selecting the best vacation week and a budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family requires. The Loft at Alley 76\n\n has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always available on booking websites. If not, call the host before booking your rental. Remember that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which often includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to work out what configuration is optimal for your group.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Additional fees or charges might be applied to your invoice.
• Visiting for a single attraction or event? If so, use a map search to find nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental

Considerations for your stay:

• Take a copy of the host's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental home. Put the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Lock your rental home while you are out. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• Make a record of any damages to the property at check in, and immediately send them to the host. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are valuable if there is a dispute.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Often times, surrounding homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the property to make sure you've collected everything. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property one final time and scan for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host isn't available, ensure that you take photos and video of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave a review! Property managers rely on good ratings to compel future bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.