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Cape Fear Coastal Hide-A-Way

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41680 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Tregembo Animal Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wilmington

Located in Wilmington, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Tregembo Animal Park and Halyburton Park. .This vacation home is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Carolina Beach Boardwalk and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

What's nearby

  • Tregembo Animal Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Carolina Beach - 13 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 13 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 14 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Smoke House at Monkey Junction - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Za’ Pie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beer Den - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cape Fear Coastal Hide-A-Way

Book Your Stay for Summer and enjoy the pristine warm waters and charm of the Cape Fear Coast! A perfect location just minutes to Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beaches, and if you're into kayaking or SUP explorations, you'll love Masonboro Island—the largest undisturbed barrier islands in NC. And of course historic downtown Wilmington is a must. A great home base to connect to everything our coastal town has to offer. So many great restaurants and brewery's close by. Come experience why our guest have loved staying at our cottage!
Located on one of the coolest private roads in the area! A natural haven by the intracoastal waterway in coastal Wilmington NC. The picturesque 1,680 sq. ft. home is an authentic coastal cottage situated on 1 acre surrounded by magnificent great oaks. The entire home is yours for a memorable vacation stay.
The Space:
Classic Coastal Cottage. Crisp and clean, tastefully decorated throughout with a laid back surf vibe. The atmosphere is bright and cheerful with lots of natural light!
Relax on the front porch and take in the sounds of the abundant nature, and when the wind is easterly, you'll hear the ocean waves. Upon entering the home, you'll find the living room to be spacious and comfortable. You'll enjoy watching your favorite series on the 65” Roku TV. On cooler nights, switch on the fireplace electric potbelly heater and enjoy the warm glow of the flames. The dining room is furnished with rustic antiques, restored to go with the ambience of the cottage. The kitchen is fully equipped and comes with complimentary coffee and water dispenser. The oversized master bedroom has a beautiful king size bed (our guest have made a point to tell us how comfortable the bed is), with love seat couch (with pullout bed), and TV. The 2nd bedroom has a queen size bed that looks out to the front lawn and is uniquely decorated. One full bathroom with shower/tube and half bathroom. Patio/laundry room: washer and dryer, and plenty of storage space. For the beach goers, we provide beach towels, 4 chairs, cooler, boogie board, and assorted beach toys.
Covered back porch has a gas grill, table and chairs and looks out into a large picket fenced in private back yard.
Located 15 min. drive to Carolina Beach, 20 min. to Wrightsville Beach, and 18 min. to historic downtown Wilmington. If you are bringing your boat, kayak or SUP we are just 6 min. to a public boat ramp.
Resource connections to island adventures: Fishing guides, kayak excursions, surfing lessons, etc.

NOTE: Currently the lot adjacent to our cottage just began construction of a new home. During the week days there might be some noice at different times of the construction process. Construction hours are limited in our neighborhood from 8:30am-5pm M-F, Sat. 9am - 3pm. The 2 bedrooms in our home are on the opposite side of the home. The lot does not effects our views from the front or back porches (the lot is on the side of our home that has the HVAC and pump house).

The community dock is off limits to our guest and is monitored by security cameras.

If you are bringing your pet, please make sure you check them in under reservations. We ask that you keep your pets off the couches and beds.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby, sailing nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,680 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Rinse sandy feet and beach gear off with backyard hose before entering home.
Keep pets off of furniture/beds.
Day of checkout, please start dishwasher. Host will strip beds.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Cape Fear Coastal Hide-A-Way Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessenia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had such a great time! The property is so beautiful, our dogs enjoyed having such a large fenced area to run around in! We absolutely fell in love with Carolina Beach and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Older house, but it was very clean. Location was perfect for travel to UNC Wilmington which was where our activities were.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Braylon A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Definitely coming back!

Some family and friends of mine decided to visit Carolina Beach for our vacation. Choosing this cottage was the right decision for a place to stay for the week, the hosts are lovely people and provided us with so much! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent accommodations!!

We really enjoyed our stay here. It was perfect for a beach weekend! We really appreciate that there were beach chairs that we could borrow.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Weekend

Perfect location for my stepsons graduation at UNCW! Had great access to Carolina Beach as well as Wilmington. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, clean, and safe!

This little bungalow was the perfect spot for my family to explore Wilmington and Carolina Beach. It was spotless and secure. The hosts were warm and responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

House was perfect for our needs. Very clean and comfortable (especially the bed). Had everything we needed. Quiet location and centrally located. Highly reccomend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific host and home

I came to visit NC for my father’s 90th birthday and this was a perfect location. The house was cozy, beds were comfy and kitchen had what I needed to make a great birthday dinner. Jeff is super helpful and responsive. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best ever

This is the perfect house to rest and recharge in. Everything we would need was there already, Really appreciate that we had beach towels and chairs to go to beach. We give this the highest rating possible 5 +
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, Comfortable, and Close to Everything

My husband, daughter and I were here to get her moved in to UNCW. An emotional time for us and staying at this lovely home was a gift for us. We would most definitely stay here again. We were able to enjoy both Wilmington and Carolina Beach without needing to drive far, as the location is central to both:
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Riding out hurricane Debby

Even though the weather was not what we had hoped, the rental was fantastic. As a seasoned Vrbo renter, it is without a doubt the best supplied house we have stayed at. The beds & linens are top notch. The yard is large & flat. Perfect for outdoor games & play (when there are not 10 inches of rain 😂) It is also situated perfectly about halfway between Wilmington & Carolina Beach. And if you want some great local seafood, go to Fish Bites. It was delicious!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xavier G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty cool

Pretty, pretty cool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

This property was wonderful! Super clean and close to so many things! We loved staying here and being able to bring our dog along was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Retreat

The home was adorable! Very comfortable, open. I was working remotely while my child attended summer camp nearby. Very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot!

Such a gem located close to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacay

We came to visit and exolore wilmington. This house is located very close to everything. Beaches are super close. Its an Awesome location. Very spacious. The outside area is nice. Front and back. Even though there are neighbors. You still feel secluded. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay in Wilmington

My wife and I came to Wilmington for a week because we are thinking of moving there. We wanted to find a place to stay that wasn't necessarily on the beach, but close enough that we could get a feel for the surrounding area and enjoy the beach when we wanted to. This beach bungalow is in the perfect location. A stone's throw to the ICW and very nice community with lots of large trees that provide nice shade. We could feel the ocean breeze each day that would help cool things off a bit so we enjoyed sitting outside on both porches. We brought our dog who loved the back yard. The house was extremely clean, nicely decorated, and we will definitely be back. Jeff and April were very quick to respond to questions and very welcoming. Overall, an excellent experience and a great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short trip - pure serenity

We took a quick trip to Wilmington to check on our new build. If you’re considering a hotel for a short stay, check out this well appointed cottage instead. It suited all of our needs and was perfect for our little dog with the fenced rear yard. Very peaceful surroundings. The beds were amazingly comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

gracie w.

Liked: Cleanliness

beautiful house

love staying at this house, great for walking and fenced in yard for doggies
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

brianna c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay!

Very clean, and great location !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wanted To Stay Longer

The house is super cute, great yard, well supplied and comfortable. Great walking neighborhood and close to water. Would stay long term if I could!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

burton s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house

Older house with lots of modern upgrades. Great yard and close to everything while still feeling remote.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

monica s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet bungalow in quiet neighborhood

This was the perfect location for a quiet weekend getaway. The home is a nice vintage bungalow, clean and well appointed. Having the fenced in yard made it a great option to bring my dog on the trip. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little house

What a charming little house to stay in while visiting my son. The beds are very comfortable and the house was super clean. Very convenient to everything but also far enough away that we felt we were getting away too. Very peaceful and perfect. Jeff was a great host and was very responsive. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

This place was lovely, just as expected. We were visiting our parents for Christmas and wanted something close to them but with enough space and quiet for us to unwind on our own. This lovely place was just what we needed. It’s a keeper!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023