Beautiful Port City Getaway, Heart of Wilmington - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Welcome to Casa Joy! A striking, completely equipped, at the heart of Wilmington nested in a peaceful & friendly neighborhood. Located 9 mins. from UNCW, 15 mins. from Wrightsville Beach and Downtown, where you can savor coffee stores, eateries, and activities! From an all-you-need kitchen, to comfortable beds, to a enormous fenced yard w/ fire pit & outdoor games, the home is the ideal location for couples, remote workers, snowbirds, or families to have the most calming vacation time!

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE
Just bring your suitcases - we've thought of everything else!

⦿ Totally equipped modern kitchen, incl. modest appliances, microwave, drinking water filter faucet, and more
⦿ Minutes drive to the beach and downtown Wilmington
⦿ Relaxing layout and comfortable modern decor
⦿ Outdoor games and board games
⦿ Quiet w/ big private fenced yard, fire pit, and propane BBQ grille
⦿ Fluffy towels, pampering organic shampoo, soap and conditioner
⦿ Bathrobes and beach towels
⦿ Pack n' play and dining booster seat
⦿ For the remote workers - High-speed internet


KITCHEN AND DINING
Unwind in our clean and cozy hideaway, equipped for the most discerning guests. A entirely outfitted kitchen awaits with features including microwave, coffee and espresso machine, toaster, drinking water filter faucet, and electric tea kettle for the tea lovers in your group. BBQ without effort using our propane grille, located right next to the porch. Appreciate your meals together around the huge dining room table, or take it to the screened-in porch for al fresco dining.


LIVING SPACE
The living space has a cozy earthy decor with plenty of space for relaxing on the couch, playing board games or watching your favorite movie on the big screen Intelligent TV. The kitchen leads to a sizable screened-in porch where you can watch the sunset, and appreciate a glass of wine. The open layout is comfortable for modest to huge groups.


BEDROOMS
With 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, there’s space to comfortably accommodate up to 8 people. The memory-foam beds, soft sheets, and blackout blinds will guarantee a restful sleep!

⦿ The primary bedroom features a king bed, an ensuite bath, two dressers to store all of your belongings, and a suitcases rack.
⦿ The second bedroom offers a queen bed, a suitcases rack, and tons of closet space - where you can find beach towels, iron and iron board, pack n' play and a dining booster seat if you’re traveling with a infant.
⦿ The third bedroom contains two twin beds with trundles that open up to king beds. In the closet you can find additional pillows, blankets, sheets and towels.


BATHROOMS
Each bathroom comes with plenty of towels, organic shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and hand soap for your convenience.

⦿ The sizable hall bath has a tub and is conveniently located between the Queen bedroom and twin beds bedroom.


OUTDOOR AMENITIES
The outdoor amenities are outstanding to relax with a huge screened-in porch offering both a lounge and dining area. The large backyard features a fire pit, a propane BBQ grille, and offers all the space needed for outdoor games.
Guest access
The private driveway will accommodate plenty of off street parking during your stay. Our rental is equipped with a intelligent lock for your convenience.
Other things to note
We ask that you respect our rental rules by keeping this a pet-complimentary and smoke/vape-complimentary place. Thank you for your assistance!

⦿ We appreciate family pets but aren't able to accommodate furry friends at this time.
⦿ Renters must be over 22 years of age and be present for the time of the stay.
⦿ Linens and bath towels included on all beds. Beach towels are supplied and located in the Queen bedroom’s closet.
⦿ Guests receive a welcome basket of 2 laundry detergent packs, dish sponge, 2 dishwasher pods, 4 k cup capsules, 6 creamers, 4 tea bags, 4 cookies and sugar and stevia packs.

About the Area

This vacation home is located in Wilmington. Battleship North Carolina and Wrightsville Beach Museum of History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eagle Point Golf Club and Children's Museum of Wilmington. New Hanover County Arboretum and Cape Fear Paddleboarding are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips for getting the perfect Carolina Beach rental experience:

Money saving strategies:

• Summertime is the most expensive season in Wilmington. Book your Carolina Beach rental home in Fall or Spring to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds.
• Reserve your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often open twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families book their Summer rental homes during Winter holiday gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Booking websites usually offer their guests an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Often, rental management companies supply Carolina Beach area travel guides which will include special deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Carolina Beach area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Finding the perfect rental:

• Choose a designated group leader, select your vacation week, and select a spending budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. Beautiful Port City Getaway, Heart of Wilmington has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually accessible online. If they are not listed, contact the property owner before you reserve the rental. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Is your family looking for particular amenities? Most rental websites include search filters for amenities. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all required amenities are included before reserving a rental
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional fees or costs might be applied to your contract.

Tips to have a wonderful stay:

• Add the owner's contact info to your smartphone. Print and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• To make certain that damages aren't attributed to your visit, record any problem areas upon check in. Get in touch with the host immediately to report any issues. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a terrific source for finding the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are away, just like you would at home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the rental property to confirm you've collected all personal belongings. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental one final time and look for damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the host is not available, remember to take video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property managers rely on great feedback to drive new reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your experience find their best vacation home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.