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Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown

Vacation home near University of North Carolina at Wilmington in Wilmington

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A coastal beach with a pier extending into the ocean, adjacent to a residential area with houses and a beach with umbrellas.
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Leaf Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Wilmington

Winter Park stay.With a stay at this Winter Park vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Long Leaf Park and 2 miles (3 km) of 42nd Street Tavern. University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Trask Coliseum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Long Leaf Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Trask Coliseum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Screen Gems Studios - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Grinders Caffè - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 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.

Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown

This clean, fully renovated one-bedroom home has it all!

From the moment you step foot inside you will enjoy an open, fully renovated interior with full kitchen (no dishwasher), coffee/tea bar, dining table for two, and living room with 58" high definition smart television. The bedroom has a KING size bed, closet, and additional 58” smart TV. The full bathroom has a custom shower with rain shower head and regular shower head, custom quartz countertops, and stacked laundry machine.

Amazing location right in the middle of everything Wilmington has to offer! Just ten minutes from the beach and ten minutes from downtown's historic riverfront.

Large deck with gas grill and outdoor shower perfect for relaxing at the end of the day.

Reliable high speed internet and designated workspace makes this a great place to stay connected with work.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown to the airport?

This vacation home is 7.5 mi (16-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.3 mi (19-min drive) from Wrightsville Beach and 15.1 mi (33-min drive) from Carolina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown to downtown Wilmington?

This vacation home is 4.1 mi away from Wilmington.

Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, beautiful location. We would recommend and even come back as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katherine b.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Great little house. Enjoyed our stay. Very quiet and not really secluded but just enough. Loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clyde d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

First off extremely clean , new build an appliance, big TVs . Close to everything in the area . Loved the time with my will definitely book again when are in town .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely a Gem

A lovely hidden spot that was quaint and provided us the seclusion that we were desiring.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023