Vacation time! Spacious newly remodeled retreat with all the comforts to unwind. - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

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

Centrally located in Wilmington on the beautiful Masonboro Sound. Savor a couple of day excursions, just a short 15 min. drive to Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach and Downtown Wilmington. Play in the sand and surf at Wrightsville Beach next to the Johnnie Mercers pier which offers a full breakfast, lunch and dessert menu. Or travel to Carolina Beach near the boardwalk next to a variety of eateries, surf stores and boardwalk. Try our local favorite Britts donuts, open seasonally. Or head to Historic Downtown Wilmington for a delicious lunch on the waterfront and watch the boats cruise by, then take a walk to all the gift and specialty stores . Come back to relax or entertain at the Sound House. There's plenty of space inside and out for guest to appreciate peaceful time or playing games. There's numerous calming areas on the wraparound porch, a deck with table and chairs, a firepit with chairs or whip up a meal inside and watch a movie.

Features of the Home and land:
Meticulously restored to it's original beauty and appeal. Arrogantly Shabby is a low country sound home with a giant wrap around porch. 3 bedrooms open to the porch with split Dutch door to capture the breeze off the sound. The 4th bedroom opens to it's own deck. The home is surrounded by impressive moss covered Live Oak trees and mature Palm trees that were added for a festive coastal feel. Interior walls and ceilings were restored to bring back the luster of the original wood. Each room is decorated with treasures of the sound with bohemian nautical themes. Linens supplied for convenience and comfort. 2 full Bathrooms off the bedrooms and living space and a sizable outdoor shower. Restored antique clawfoot ceramic tub and pedestal sink. 2nd Bath features a new walk in shower with stain glass window and reclaimed tin walls. Outdoor shower is ideal after a day at the beach! The kitchen well equipped with new stainless steel appliances and dishes and a restored vintage Farm sink. The Living Room features a restored fireplace and French doors on both ends for a excellent breeze. Daybeds and Rocking chairs are on the huge screened porch to relax with a book or drink and savor the spectacular breeze and relaxing private vistas. Enclosed Dining Space in Sunroom. Outdoor space galore! Back deck for gathering around the table for meals or drinks. Firepit with Adirondack chairs. Covered grilling area. Oyster Roast station. 2 Parking areas with railroad ties and an oyster shell bed. Extensive landscaping. Tons of space! Just mins. away from Carolina and Wrightsville beaches as well the public boat landing on Trails End Rd.

About the Area

Wilmington is home to this vacation home. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Tregembo Animal Park are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Strategies to get the perfect Wilmington, NC vacation home experience:

Money saving strategies:

• June, July, and August are high season in the Wilmington, NC area. Book your vacation home in Fall or Spring months to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Book your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups book their Summer rentals during holiday get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Some hosts offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Ask your host or property manager if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Property managers frequently offer renters an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which generally will cost you between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for details.
• Find a copy of your local Wilmington, NC visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, travel guide magazines have coupons for local shops and restaurants.

Finding the perfect vacation home in Wilmington:

• Choose dates and budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration your family requires. Vacation time! Spacious newly remodeled retreat with all the comforts to unwind. has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wilmington, NC rental home search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed types is often available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property management company before you reserve your rental. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to work out which bed configuration is best for your vacation group.
• Looking for unique amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find your ideal rental.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before booking
• If your group is vacationing with pets, you'll need to find a property that allows animals. Ask for information on breed, size, and type restrictions. Some property managers charge additional pet fees.

Additional considerations:

• Store the manager's contact information in your smartphone.
• During check-in, document any issues with the property and immediately alert the owner. Record all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Respect your neighbors. Frequently, nearby homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Keep your rental home locked while you are out! Don't let crooks ruin your vacation.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, walk through the rental property to make sure you've collected all belongings. Remember to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on good reviews to compel new bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. 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.