Port City Gem \/ Modern Luxury \/ Heart of Downtown - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1500 square feet

About this space
Exquisitely designed 3 BR + office / 2 full BA. New-build, family friendly! Light-filled living room with electric fireplace, kitchen & huge dining area. Private suite with King and roomy BA w/ rainfall shower. Down the hall is a second BR with Queen and third BR with two twins, sharing full bathroom with tub. Office space, 2 covered porches, laundry, off-street parking, blackout shades, crib/high chair & sleeper couches. A short walk to dining & shopping and 20-min. drive to the beach!
Guest access
You will have the entire home to yourself.

About the Area

Wilmington is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Cape Fear Museum and Children's Museum of Wilmington are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect rental home experience:

Get the best rental home value:

• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules often open 12 months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups book their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Southport area. To find the best value, try changing your vacation week to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer excellent temperatures, , and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer guests an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost you between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Look for your local visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local articles, visitors guides have coupons for local shops and restaurants.

Use filters to narrow your rental search:

• First and foremost, have your family commit to a vacation week and a max budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration you need. Port City Gem \/ Modern Luxury \/ Heart of Downtown has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is commonly available on booking websites. Otherwise, contact the property manager before you reserve the vacation home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds. You'll need to work out what bed configuration is right for your family.
• Some properties allow pets, but some don't. Acceptable types of pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional fees may apply. Ask the property manager about allowable pet guidelines before booking.
• Are you visiting for a specific attraction or event? If so, use a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. .

Know before you go:

• Put the host's contact information in your smartphone.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Keep the property locked while you're away! Don't let crooks ruin your family vacation.
• To make certain that damages are not attributed to your stay, note any problem areas upon your arrival. E-mail the property manager right away to report your findings. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations 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 usually a great resource to find the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Upon check-out, take a final walk-through to make sure you didn't forget any personal items. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest walking through with the host whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, remember to take photos of the property to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property managers rely on excellent reviews to drive more reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other families will will be grateful for your review and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.