Midtown Cozy Cottage, Ideal Location! - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 4
• 2 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1050 square feet

Charming bungalow located in the heart of Wilmington, provides the ideal home base for your next adventure. You are conveniently located just 2.2 miles from the UNCW campus, 3.2 miles from the Historic Riverfront district, and 7.5 miles to Wrightsville Beach. The cross city bicycle/walking trail passes in front of the bungalow. Short 5 min bicycle ride to Empie Park, or a 15 min walk. The home is also a fast 10 min walk to Flying Machine Brewery.
The space
The midtown bungalow provides all the amenities from home while you appreciate the sights that Wilmington and the surrounding beaches have to offer.

We have upgraded the home to include a reverse osmosis filtration system for your drinking water. And you will have access to an outdoor shower that is ideal for rinsing off after a beach trip!

For those who savor coffee, we have a few options. You can choose from drip coffee, French press or pour over. We have a burr grinder to process whole beans. And an electric water kettle. Ground and whole bean coffee as well as a variety of teas are available at the bungalow.

The home has a intelligent tv with spectrum cable offering 125+ as well as the ability to sign up to your Netflix, amazon prime or other streaming account.
Guest access
Guests have full access to the home, front and backyard, back porch and front patio.

About the Area

Located in Wilmington, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Cape Fear Museum and Carolina Heights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

How to book the best Wilmington vacation home experience:

When to book a Wrightsville Beach rental & When to go:

• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The earlier you can reserve a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental homes are booked early. Booking your vacation property up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental property.
• Summertime is the most expensive season in Wilmington. To find the best value, try shifting your family's Wrightsville Beach trip dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer warmer weather, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Property managers typically offer renters an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost you between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Many property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wrightsville Beach area travel guide magazines which will include special deals, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Filter your rental search:

• Choose a designated group leader, select your trip dates, and choose a spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration you need. Midtown Cozy Cottage, Ideal Location! has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed counts & types is usually available online. If not, call the property manager before you book the rental. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds and bunks. You will need to determine which bed configuration is best for your vacation family.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, search for a pet-friendly rental. Request details on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Often, hosts charge pet deposits and fees.
• If there's a particular Wrightsville Beach attraction you simply love, look for homes that are either close by, or those that cater to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

More tips for your stay:

• Put the host's contact information in your smartphone.
• Property managers are available to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Lock your vacation home while you're out. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• To ensure that damages aren't linked to your stay, inspect for any problem areas upon check in. Contact the host right away to report your findings. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be useful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant visitors bothering your peaceful neighborhood. Use the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and places you would have never otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the rental property to confirm you've collected all personal items. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the host isn't available, take pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• Leave feedback! Property managers rely on great feedback to drive future reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best vacation home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.