Bright Coastal Bungalow: firepit, kid friendly, walk to Castle Street & downtown - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 4
• 2 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1006 square feet

Welcome to your Wilmington getaway inspired by Where the Crawdads Sing. 2 blocks away from Castle street coffee, yoga, wine shop, and eateries. Only a mile walk down cobblestone streets to historic downtown or hip cargo district. 20 min. drive to Wrightsville beach! Family friendly home with crib, high chair, infant bathtub, blackout curtains, toys, games, puzzles, & toddler kitchenware. Entirely outfitted kitchen. Yoga mats and fiction books for adults. Firepit & outdoor dining in fenced in yard.

Guest access
You have the whole property to yourself with an simple keypad check-in!

The property
The home is on the 800 block in the city of Wilmington's downtown historic Castle Street district. It has thick bushes surrounding the front and sides of the home and a driveway on either side (the neighbor’s driveways) which provides distance between the neighbor’s homes. We have blinds and sheer curtains to let in light, yet provide privacy. It has a sunny fenced in backyard with a tall privacy fence, high trees along the back to give more privacy from the home behind us, string lights, fire pit & Adirondack chairs, and a picnic table. Appreciate hanging out by the fire or dining outside after a long day exploring the area. See photos for a better picture of what city living looks like.

The neighborhood
Our home is located in the up and coming Castle Street Antique & Arts district. This is a trendy place for VRBOs (because of the walkability to modest businesses) and know of 3 VRBOs on our block alone & about 10 within a few blocks of us!

We’re a part of the Castle Street Collective which is a group of modest business owners on Castle Street, VRBOs in our neighborhood, and the neighbors who work together with the city of Wilmington to develop & beautify our historic arts and antiques neighborhood.

Downtown Wilmington is considered an urban area & offers a lively experience compared to close by peaceful beach towns. It is the 8th biggest city in North Carolina. Our street is not a main street like Market or Dawson & does not have a lot of car traffic. Like in many cities, there are people walking, cycling, or hanging out outside. We provide sound machines in each bedroom if you’d like to use them at nighttime. We appreciate & are proud of our inclusive vibrant neighborhood, and bring our infant and toddler often to savor what the city has to offer while still being within a fast drive to the beach. However, we understand everybody has different comfort levels when they are traveling to new places. If you’re not looking for a lively city experience, I recommend staying in smaller towns. Wrightsville or Carolina beach are quieter because they’re not within walking distance of the downtown or modest businesses. This cuts down on foot traffic and noise because everybody has to use their car to get around.

A humongous perk of staying in downtown Wilmington is you’re getting a great value by being a 20 min. drive to the beach, rather than paying a premium for beach front property. The other giant perk is you can appreciate the beach by day and city life by nighttime. If downtown Wilmington is what you’re looking for, we’d appreciate to host you! We do have blink cameras on the exterior of the property. A doorbell camera, a camera facing the street, and 2 in the backyard. We inherited these from the contractor who flipped the home. The rare occasions when we’ve used them was to see how the property faired in the snow to see if we needed to get it shoveled, to confirm our garbage can was missing when our cleaner notified us it was gone, or when our keypad notified us a guest typed in an incorrect code on the front door & I was able to talk to them through the blink to help them in. Other than that, they go unused because it’s a pain to get out a ladder to change their batteries and we never planned to install them, they were just there from previous owners. Please let me know if you have any questions about them!

About the Area

Located in Wilmington, this vacation home is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Cape Fear Museum and Carolina Heights. 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

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Our top Vacation rental home tips and tricks:

Get the most from your rental budget:

• In the Southport area, The sooner your group can book, the easier your search will be. The best vacation rentals are booked very early. Reserving your vacation home up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and book your rental property.
• Book your vacation home in the Fall or Spring to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your host or property manager if rate reductions are available for your family before you book.
• Property management companies usually offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed days as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for specifics.
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Selecting and booking your prefectvacation home:

• Start by choosing your vacation dates and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Bright Coastal Bungalow: firepit, kid friendly, walk to Castle Street & downtown has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is regularly accessible on booking websites. If not, call the host before booking the vacation property. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• If your group is vacationing with pets, you must book a rental that allows animals. Make sure to ask for information on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Usually, hosts charge pet deposits and fees.
• Looking for unique amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before booking.

More tips for your stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your rental home. Store the host's information in your smartphone.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Lock your vacation home while you are out and about. Keep your property safe!
• During arrival, make note of any damages to the rental property and immediately alert the property manager. Record all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are often a terrific resource to find the best local beaches.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the rental to make sure you've collected all personal belongings. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property managers rely on excellent feedback to stimulate new reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your experience find their best vacation home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.