Coastal Retreat in Carolinas - Family Arcade - 3bd\/2ba - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 7
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

New home in Wilmington, NC with new furnishings throughout. Clean, comfortable, coastal getaway. Fiber optic internet. Kids room with intelligent TV, board games and video arcade preloaded with hundreds of your favorite games. Centrally located; right off I-40, 9 mins. from ILM airport, 10 mins. to UNCW, 15 mins. from historic downtown Wilmington, 15 mins. from Wrightsville Beach, 30 mins. from Carolina Beach and 40 mins. from Topsail Island.

About the Area

Located in Wilmington, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Halyburton Park, while Battleship North Carolina and Cape Fear Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider New Hanover County Arboretum, or check out an event or a game at Trask Coliseum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Wrightsville Beach vacation rental home tips:

Get the most from your spending budget:

• The sooner your group can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental properties are reserved very early. Booking your vacation rental 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental.
• Summer time is high season in the Wrightsville Beach area. To get the largest rental home within your budget, we recommend reserving in the Fall or Spring. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, better selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of giant crowds at Wrightsville Beach restaurants, tours, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer months.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer promotional rates for veterans. Check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your family.
• Property managers often offer renters an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Many property management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area travel guide magazines which often include special offers, either offered independently by local companies, or through a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

How to choose and book your Wrightsville Beach rental home:

• Start by selecting potential vacation weeks and a budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your family requires. Coastal Retreat in Carolinas - Family Arcade - 3bd\/2ba has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed counts & types is commonly available on booking pages. Otherwise, call the property owner before booking the rental. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to determine what is right for your group.
• Some properties allow pets, and others don't. Acceptable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional fees may apply. Ask the owner about pet restrictions before booking.
• Visiting for a specific attraction? Try a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before booking

Have a fantastic stay:

• Be sure you get the host's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental home. Store the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Hosts are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are away, just like you would at home.
• Make a record of any issues with the rental at check in, and immediately send them to the owner. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that are valuable if a dispute is filed.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful vacationers bothering your quiet neighborhood. Use the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and scenic spots you would've not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can typically help. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Double-check every room of the vacation property to make sure that you've packed all personal items on check-out day. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the rental one final time and scan for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager isn't available, ensure that you take photos of the property to record its condition.
• Did your family have a great stay? Most rental websites make it easy for vacationers to provide comments. If your rental property and/or property manager was terrific, they would love to hear it. If anything was defective and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.