Wilmington Getaway Near Carolina Beach Boardwalk!

Reviews

• So wonderful that I Immediately rebooked to stay longer!

  5/5

  I've stayed in a lot of nice vacation rentals in many countries over the last couple of decades, so I've learned a lot about selecting the right ones for me. Rhonda and Allen's cottage is one of my favorite picks of all time. I always regretted choosing stylish villas where everything looked so new, perfect and pristine in photos, only to get there and find the furnishings were too new or decorative to be comfortable. At those kind of rentals, I usually spent too much time worrying that I might spill something on all the blindingly-white fabric. Thankfully, this cottage was Rhonda's family home for a long time, not an investment property. She and Allen understood the importance of keeping the house as a comfortable retreat for visiting families while honoring her own family's history in the decor. She kept the natural charm of the place intact and Allen fixed up the necessities. The result is the perfect, unfussy, unpretentious place where you can relax and be yourself while escaping the outside pressures of your normal life. I found the rocking chair on covered porch in the back to be the most peaceful spot. As it's on the second floor, it feels a little like a special tree house. From my elevated perch, I happily watched the deer and birds visit the yard from the nearby woods. After I extended my stay, Rhonda and Allen kept the bird feeder stocked, so lots of happy cardinals and chickadees chirped throughout my sojourn. As a whole, the house felt like a cross between a traditional NC beach house and a cozy, well-appointed cabin hidden in the woods of our beloved Appalachian mountains. Staying in the rental reminded me of visiting my favorite grandparents as a kid and feeling like the house itself had welcomed me back for summer. It even felt a little like the house might miss me when I left. I certainly miss it!

  I also miss Rhonda and Allen. They are kind, considerate, compassionate and responsive hosts who want help you enjoy your stay. They respect your privacy, but are personable and interesting conversationalists if you wish to take the time to get to know each other in friendly conversations.

  Last, but not least, I'll mention that this wonderful place has HUGE mugs, deep soup bowls and handheld shower heads. Genius! These are much more luxurious than the stupid, white sofas with hard cushions that other hosts think renters want.

• Perfect!!

  5/5

  My husbands and I travel quite often, this would have to be at the top of our list. It was perfect all around, location, spacious, clean, updated appliances, and the people are very generous. We were able to go drive our Jeep on the beach, take a minute walk to gorgeous private beach, and also some enjoy so quiet time to ourselves at the house. Also very close to any stores!!! I could not have gotten a better place to stay. Will definitely be coming back next time we go to Carolina beach.

• Amazing gem matched by amazing hospitality!

  5/5

  It was me, husband, and 3 children. It was the perfect space for us! A nice, quiet location, only minutes from the beach. The house was beautifully decorated with a beachy theme. Very tastefully done. There were several books, board games, puzzles, and coloring books. It was kindly stocked with necessities for our arrival. Didn’t need to rush right out for anything, immediately. There was a cute guest book, where checkout instructions were, as well as several places in the area worth visiting/eating at. It was followed with notes from previous guests. We were honored to add to it. The host was beyond accommodating and kind. The kind that, these days, is very rare. I highly recommend this place!! You will not regret it! My family was in love with it. It fit all of our needs perfectly. The front and back decks were both great for relaxing, The back porch is more secluded, and faces the woods, so it was a lovely place to enjoy a cup of coffee and the beautiful wildlife. This will be the only place we use when visiting Carolina Beach! Can't imagine going anywhere else. The place had us sold, but the hosts were the most perfect icing on the cake. It was like family, the kind you might not see a lot, but still have a familial feeling. We truly felt like we were home, away from home. We're usually ready to go home by the end, but we were so sad for the end, this time. Can't wait to return!! 4 * accuracy only due to beds being fulls (which we were fine with, just informing).

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• An amazing place matched by amazing hosts!

  5/5

  We had a wonderful stay! Everything was perfect! It was me, wife, and 3 kids. Very spacious. Very tastefully decorated in a beachy theme. There were also several books, games, and puzzles, which our family thoroughly enjoyed. There was a nice set of necessities already at the house, which was helpful with not having to immediately rush out and stock up. The hosts were more than accommodating and very kind. We will be back as soon as possible, and this will be the only place we stay at when we visit Carolina Beach. The front was great for soaking up sun and relaxing on, while the back porch was shadier and perfect for a morning cup of coffee, while looking at the serene surroundings. Only minutes from the beach, yet still tucked away from all the hustle and bustle. I can't say enough good things about this place. We truly felt like we were home away from home, not just with the house itself, but in communications with the host. It was all around a very enjoyable time.

  Also, just wanted to make a note. My wife wrote the review for me on vrbo, and erroneously said the beds were full. They are not. They are queens. Everything was exactly as stated in the listing. Sorry for that misspeak! This place is an absolute gem and I highly, highly recommend it!! It was very obvious to us that the hosts care, and that makes a world of difference.

• Great for all families

  5/5

  This place was great! It was clean and it has everything it said in the description. If you like fishing, I would recommend this place also because is about 3 minutes walk to the water where kids can also enjoy. The community was the only issue with their private properties sign, but once you tell the you renter the place they’ll leave you alone. I would still rent this place again if it’s available because even the accessibility to get what you want was in the middle of everything. For my experience we enjoyed and good place for the price!