All Season Comfort at the Carriage House in Wilmington. Booking now for Winter ! - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 3
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Apartment

The Quiet Carriage home was crafted from reclaimed and repurposed materials. When staying at the Carriage House, the beach and Wilmingtons' attractions are yours for the taking. If you are boycotting another short term rental platform, the host sympathizes and offers a rental option here on Vacation Rental By Owner. Guests often remark that it is like living in a calming treehouse. The high ceiling, artistic quirkiness and natural light are complimented by the mild and generous Carolina Blue Skies. A guest hot tub and fire pit enhance the gentle cooler months and the beach and Downtown Riverwalk are just a short drive away. The ever blooming and expanding garden is open for enjoyment and herbs are there for the picking. Wilmington offers impressive dining experiences. Outdoor adventures, both on land and water, abound and the local Ghost Tour's focus on so much local history while digging up the past! Historic sites, leisurely neighborhood walks, bird watching, farmers market, local coffee stores, brewery's and tons of place to shop and visit, provide entertainment and quality of life. Wilmington is ideal all year round. Inclement weather is very rare. The Carriage House is located in the Princess Place Neighborhood, next to Burnt Mill Creek -a bird watchers heaven. It is 1.5 miles to Downtown Wilmington and the Riverwalk and 7 miles to the Beach. Snowbirds and travel nomads know that Wilmington is outstanding year round. The Carriage home is ideal for business travelers and has high speed internet and is in close to the airport ILM (2 miles), which offers direct flights 10+ major cities and is serviced by multiple major airlines including American, United and Delta.

There is a comfortable king size bed in the bedroom. The couch in the living room will fold down to a twin size bed with a memory foam topper for sleeping comfort. I will make up the couch bed for you, so let me know if you plan to use it. There is one bathroom with a shower. The kitchen has a stove and oven, microwave, refrigerator, a NINJA Duo coffee maker which makes either a pot or Keurig cup serving (a cafe press is available upon request). There is also an electric tea kettle. Essentially, you have a separate one bedroom apartment with a kitchen-and open living area with a back deck and a screened porch at the entry. The Carriage House is ideal for a couple or for two friends visiting Wilmington. I do allow additional occupancy for one kid (18 years or younger) accompanying a parental unit. 2 modest kids under 6 would also be acceptable. A modest dog would be welcome, if kept on a leash in the yard, until successfully introduced to my cats and dog.

There is a deck, equipped with a sun awning, 2 rockers and a bistro table. the deck looks out over the backyard and fire pit. There is a screened front porch with a couch and privacy screen for morning coffee, evening card games or a nice chat on the phone with a family member or friend, al fresco.

A 4 man hot tub for guests in the garden. You can see it outside your living room window . In the summer, the hot tub area will be screened in for your comfort. A fire pit in the backyard adds to the seasonal ambiance of Fall and Winter in a temperate climate or just to appreciate while roasting marshmallows. Beach Chairs, towels, body boards and an umbrella are included for beach excursions.

For 8 years and over 1000 reviews, guests have attested to the appeal of the Quiet Carriage House in Wilmington on another home rental platform. The Quiet Carriage House is honored to have ratings of 4.99 starts (out of 5) placing it in the top 1% of all properties on the well known home rental platform. Now renters on Vacation Rental By Owner will have the opportunity to stay at the Quiet Carriage House and savor Wilmington NC, phenomenal all year round. Book your next Winter Stay now..spend a month or two under our blue sky and mild climate.

About the Area

Princess Place, a neighborhood in Wilmington, is home to this apartment. Children's Museum of Wilmington and Regal Mayfaire are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Carolina Heights and Cape Fear Museum are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Strategies to get the very best Wilmington, NC rental home experience:

Get the most from your budget:

• Book your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules often open a year in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families reserve their Summer rentals during Winter holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Summertime is the most expensive season along the coast of NC. Reserving a rental home in Fall or Spring months is a great way to save on your vacation. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of desirable properties. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August.
• Owners sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Ask your property manager if special discounts are available for your group.
• Property management companies usually offer their guests an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost you between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Look for your local Wilmington, NC area magazine when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitors guide magazines have offers and deals for nearby tours and attractions.

Narrow your rental Search:

• Start by having your family choose a vacation week and a maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration your group needs. All Season Comfort at the Carriage House in Wilmington. Booking now for Winter ! has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often available on booking websites. Otherwise, call the property owner before reserving the vacation home. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to determine which bed configuration is right for your vacation group.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you'll need to find a pet-friendly vacation rental. Request details on breed, size, and type restrictions. Some property owners charge additional pet fees.
• Visiting for a single attraction? Use a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all required amenities are available before reserving a rental.

Have a wonderful stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental home.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental when you are away, just like you would back home.
• To make sure damages are not attributed to your visit, make note of any problem areas upon your arrival. Make contact with the host right away to relay any issues. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are an excellent resource to find the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Re-check every room of the rental property to make sure that you've packed all of your family's items at departure. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property a final time and scan for damage. We suggest walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, take video of the rental to record its condition.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on good reviews to stimulate future reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.