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New! The Waterman Cottage at Wrightsville~5 mins to Beach!

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Terrace/patio
Mini-fridge, dining tables
TV, foosball
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wilmington

With a stay at this vacation home in Wilmington, you'll be a 3-minute drive from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 8 minutes from Wrightsville Beach. .This vacation home is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Riverwalk and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Mayfaire Town Center.

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Riverwalk - 10 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 10 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Battleship North Carolina - 12 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Origins Food and Drink - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Might As Well Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Drift Coffee & Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

New! The Waterman Cottage at Wrightsville~5 mins to Beach!

Welcome to the Waterman! Prepare to relax and spread out with your family+friends at this beautiful coastal home. The covered wraparound porch invites year-round, outdoor living while the expansive back deck is the perfect spot to enjoy the sun, grill, firepit and starry evenings. Bring your E-Bikes, Boat or beach toys for a quick 5 min drive or 15 min bike ride to Wrightsville Bch. The renovated FROG/media room offers the perfect space to retreat or stream movies after a long beach day.

This is the perfect vacation home for family or friend groups of all sizes.
The location is premiere, nestled on a large private lot, graced by wraparound porches, shady trees and friendly local neighbors.
A fully equipped kitchen affords opportunities for convenient meal prep while the family sized dining table comfortably accommodates group dining. Natural light abounds in the open-air living room with soaring ceilings offering a comfortable setting for entertaining or relaxing after active days exploring or beach going.
The separate FROG has been completely remodeled to comfortably sleep 4 with 2 trundle beds + new hybrid mattresses. Equipped with ceiling mounted projector for streaming movies or favorite channels, foosball table, bean bags, Smart TV, mini fridge and popcorn machine. This is the perfect space for adults and kids of all ages to enjoy some privacy, lounge and game time.
No one will feel cramped at the Waterman. Whether enjoying a quiet morning coffee on the front porch bistro, a favorite book on the screened in back porch, evening cocktails by the firepit or games in the backyard there is plenty of space here for you to relax, play, entertain and enjoy time with your favorite people or pets.
The home layout includes:

* 2 first floor bedrooms: One King bedroom and one Queen bedroom
* Full first floor bathroom with tub and shower
* 2nd floor hosts the airy primary King suite with walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling, en-suite bath, step in shower and jacuzzi tub.
* Additional play/flex room is the perfect inviting space for kids or infants with twin futon or pack and play.
* Workspace with desk is also located upstairs
* Ample private parking for up to 5 vehicles and/or boat trailer

This beautiful family oriented, residential neighborhood located mere minutes and a pleasant bike ride to Wrightsville Beach and Mayfaire Town Center with numerous local shopping, dining and entertainment options. UNCW campus is also just 5 minutes from the house so perfect for visiting families and students. The historic downtown Wilmington Riverfront is an easy 15 minute drive from the community. You wont find a better, centrally located option for your stay!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which has a kitchen. There's a private patio. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a sofa bed.
This smoke-free vacation home offers a foosball table.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 5 spaces)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Mini-fridge

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Please honor quiet hours after 10pm

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

New! The Waterman Cottage at Wrightsville~5 mins to Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
I have let the host know my concerns privately. This was my second stay at this property. It was much better the first time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Pet friendly with large fenced yard. Beds comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was just perfect for hosting our family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heart of Wilmington

If you are visiting and don’t want the crowd at the beach, this property is great. It is close to UNCW, Downtown and any stores etc you would need. Good for a family with kids and good for two couples. Large back yard is very private and in general a very easy place to stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip to Wilmington!

We were visiting for a wedding, and this charming property was perfect for our group! We enjoyed the privacy of the back yard and there was plenty of space for all of us. The property manager was responsive to our few requests, and made it an excellent visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Midlothian

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing get away!

Our family enjoyed our stay at your lovely home. Close to campus for an impromptu tour and only 10 minutes from the beach. Plenty of room for us to spread out and relax. Great spot and a bonus that our pup could tag along!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023