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Waterfront Retreat
The property is absolutely beautiful and is furnished with a very cozy, homey, shabby chic meets beach cottage feel and it makes you feel right at home. The modern kitchen has everything you could ever need, the bedrooms are nicely appointed with bamboo sheets and fluffy comforters. The living room is comfortable and has all the modern technology (if you need to stay connected). But it was the view that was what wowed us the most. From inside the cottage, to the comfortable back deck, to dock, the view as spectacular and we enjoyed it so much. Joanna was very responsive to the questions that we had and was a lovely host. We will definitely be making a return to the property.

“Sea Biscuit”-Oceanside cottage in Surf City!
Amy was an excellent host! Very friendly and helpful. I booked very last minute and she was right on top of it! Love the cottages! Great location. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

Carolina Villa C~Close to Beach!
Enjoyed it! Mary is a great host!

"Seadar" Cottage - A Mid-Century Beach Cutie!
Went for the weekend, great location, walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. The beds where very comfy, they had fans we could use for each bedroom! Space was clean and looked like the photos. Would definitely recommend

Babe Cave | Midtown Wilmington w/ playground
Julie’s “Babe Cave” was exactly what my friend and I needed for a quick girls weekend away! Julie was very accommodating and flexible with our stay and arrival time. The space is gorgeous and very clean. The property is a guest house behind Julie’s residence, but still private enough to feel like we weren’t invading anyone’s space. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend for any girls visiting Wilmington!

CASStawaves
We loved this place! It was extremely clean & easy access to the beach, grocery stores, restaurants, etc.

Cottage at Greenfield Lake, Airy, Natural Light
The place and stay were fantastic. The kitchen had everything that we needed, which is what I was worried about. Would stay here again 100%!

Coral Cottage
Great location and lovely house! Perfect for our long weekend!
Cottage rentals with a pool

Masonboro Manor*Cottages@Kure*Pool*Beach*Historic
The location was great and it worked out fine for the weekend. Was close to various shops and the Kure pier. Was great value considering how close to the beach the cottage is located.

Holden Beach Area, Pet Friendly
We consider Barney's our little hidden gem at Holden! This is our second time out at Barney's and it never disappoints! Check in was super easy, the house was immaculate, and the pool was pristine! Holden Beach is about 10 minutes from the front door and there's lots of local stuff to do. We brought our two dogs as well and they loved the beach after 6pm! We had a couple of rainy days, but Barney's place had plenty of things to entertain my 9, 11, and 13 year old boys. I would highly recommend to anyone, but especially families that are looking for the perfect beach vacation getaway!

Kure Cabana*Cottages@Kure*Ocean View*Pool*Historic
This is our third time staying in this cottage…we love it!!

5 STAR! Private Pool! Ocean Views, Festive Decor!
Such a cool place , the kids loved the hang out spot downstairs with ping pong tables and a tv like a cool hang out! The beach is right across the street so easy!!!! The pool is a major game changer and the charm inside the house is amazing! Can’t wait to come back

Waterline Cottage in South Front District
Well-situated property close proximity to restaurants and battleship. Short drive to Wilmington beach.

Carolina Cottage*Cottages@Kure*Pool*Beach*Historic
Location was perfect for us!

A little oasis by the beach and boardwalk!
The house was gorgeous and just as described. The host was very responsive to anything we needed. It was a short walk to the beach and restaurants. We couldn’t have found a better place to stay for our girls trip!
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Seaside Palace
Our family loved this house and location - plenty of room, easy walk to the beach, tennis courts out back, friendly neighbors, easy access to restaurants and stores. Jim was responded quickly when we asked for help with supplies. The spring pollen factor was high - so be ready! We washed the decks and chairs and that improved things. We will return!

Summer Lovin - Kure Beach oceanfront w/ hot tub
I absolutely adore this cute little beach house. It was a perfect best friend get away. I felt like I was staging in a beach cottage straight off hgtv. My only suggestion is a full length mirror for the females! Definitely would stay here again.

Hidden gem on 4 acres w/hot tub
Beautiful house and very peaceful! First house that i’ve been in with a stock of paper towels and toilet paper. The house was very clean and I loved all the tv channels you could use such as Netflix, Hulu and Espn

Surf Bungalow w/ hot tub!
Very close to the beach as well as shops & restaurants. very cozy home and elizabeth is very sweet and quick to respond!

The Turtle's Nest- Oceanfront Cottage - Hot Tub -
This was an absolutely perfect Topsail vacation home! We loved every minute of our stay. The location is absolutely fantastic. So close to the little local shops and restaurants as well as super close to the bridge going over to the mainland.. The house itself was spotless and quite comfortable. Had everything we needed to cook full meals. Plenty of kitchenware for our group of seven. Proximity to the beach is by far the most fantastic detail of this house! The little private sandy beach *yard* attached to the deck is awesome for kids and the beach itself just down a few steps is so amazing. We could even sit in bed and see the ocean waves! This is the best house with beach access and views we've stayed at in Topsail. Also positive to note, the entire property being fenced in felt incredibly safe for kids and was fantastic for our dog. We realized the apartment was a part of the rental unit and we were so pleasantly surprised! It was a great separate space! Overall highly recommend!

3rd Perfect Alignment
Beautiful, clean and comfortable home. Jim was a great host. Tons of room and a good location. The pond next door was cool.
Quick stats about cottage rentals in Wilmington
Total rentals
50 properties
Nightly prices starting at
G$12,589 GYD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
4.6K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
40 properties are a good fit for families
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20 properties allow pets
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30 properties have a dedicated workspace
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