NEW! Color My Cottage has it all! Inside, outside and location! - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 7
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1650 square feet

Our freshly refreshed brick ranch offers three nice sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms will give you room to spread out and relax while appreciating all Wilmington has to offer. We have beaches, downtown with tons to see and great dining choices and our home will give you a nice place to relax and relax.
Appreciate the entire home located in the center of Wilmington in a rather neighborhood on a half acre lot. Eateries, shopping, and grocery stores are all within 2 miles. If your plans are a trip to the beach, Wrightsville Beach is only 6 miles away, Carolina Beach is 12.6 miles away or a walk downtown is 4.5 miles away. A short 2 miles if you plan to visit UNCW.
Color My Cottage is decorated in shades of blue and offers plenty of room for your entire group to have ample seating. The living area has a 65 inch Intelligent TV, a game table with seating for two and The Book Nook for those who savor a good book.
You can read or chat in the sunken sunroom that has plenty of windows overlooking the private backyard.
The enormous kitchen includes a locally made farm table with seating for six, a peninsula with three barstool seating and a “Coffee till Cocktail” bar to start your morning off right. A coffee maker with plenty of coffee cups, coffee filters, Splenda, and sugar are all supplied. To start your evening we have supplied a margarita machine for your use. Margarita bar ware and salt are supplied for you to appreciate.
The kitchen is huge enough for multiple cooks and is completely equipped. We have included indoor and outdoor dinnerware. The outdoor dinnerware is nonbreakable. Outdoor dining includes a picnic table, charcoal grille, or enjoy sitting around the fire pit and indulging in s’mores. A Hershey S’more kit includes everything you need. We also include the wood for the fire pit. Outside there is cushioned patio furnishings on the patio, and a cornhole game for all to take part in.
The backyard is the most unique part of the property with the sizable live oak tree that offers a canopy of shade. It’s definitely elegant.
When it’s time to retire for the nighttime we have a master bedroom with a king sized bed, full bath, and a Intelligent TV. The second bedroom has a queen sized bed, and a Cordaroy chair that can be made into a full sized bed if you need the additional bed. Extra linens, linens and pillows are supplied. The third bedroom has a queen sized bed, modest dresser, desk and chair if you need a workspace. At the desk have a phone charging station with ports for any cell phone. If you forget your charger we’ve got you covered. All bedrooms have hand painted dressers and nightstands. We have included a basket of sample toiletries just in case you forget something.
Our fenced in private backyard backs up to a walking trail for walking or cycling. If you are coming to enjoy kayaking or canoeing and need a place to store your kayaks, we have racks at the back of the yard for storage when not on the water.
Our home is pet friendly for one to two dogs under 20 pounds. A $50.00 pet fee will apply for both dogs for the entire stay. Dog bowls, and waste bags will be supplied. It is your responsibility to pick up after your pet. A discount is given for a 7 nighttime stay and a month stay.
Savor everything Wilmington has to offer in our rather home close to it all.

About the Area

Located in Wilmington, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park, or check out an event or a game at Trask Coliseum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Strategies to get the best Carolina Beach rental experience:

When to visit & When to reserve a Carolina Beach rental home:

• The sooner your group can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best properties are booked early. Booking your vacation property up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation home.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in coastal NC. Reserving a rental home in Spring or Fall is our best tip for saving money on your rental home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of suitable homes.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Ask your host or property manager if rate reductions are available for your family before you book.
• Property managers usually offer their guests an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Look for your local Carolina Beach visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local information, travel guides have coupons for local shops and restaurants.

How to select the perfect rental home:

• Select vacation dates and spending budget.
• Decide how many beds and the configuration your family requires. NEW! Color My Cottage has it all! Inside, outside and location! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed counts is commonly accessible online. If they are not listed, contact the property owner before you reserve your home. Remember that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds and bunks.
• If your family is bringing pets, filter your search for a property that allows animals. Request specifics on breed, size, and type requirements. Often, hosts charge additional pet fees.
• If there's a specific Carolina Beach beach you love, search for properties that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your requirements.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .

Advice for your stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the directions to your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, A/V setup or coffee maker. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief call prevents quite a few problems.
• Protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by locking and securing the home when you are away, just like you would at home.
• To make certain that no damages are attributed to your stay, inspect the property for any problem areas during arrival. Speak to the property manager immediately to relay any damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable visitors bothering your quiet neighborhood. Employ the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and places you would have never otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• At departure, take a walk-through to make sure you did not forget any personal items. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Leave feedback! Property owners rely on great ratings to drive new reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will appreciate that you share your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.