You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Adorable Two Bedroom Cottage Guesthouse (2 Story)
Charming two-story loft guest house with 2 bedrooms upstairs with a study area. Downstairs a great room with a kitchen and dining. Bathroom with a private screened-in porch and front deck. Wrap around deck. Only a 7 min drive to beach and a walk away from a lake where you can fish and do small boating. Lake has trails for family and dogs along with playgrounds for kids
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Ogden Park. Features include laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities
Onsite recreation includes a playground
9 minutes by car from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 13 minutes from Riverwalk
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Wilmington cottage.
Property manager
Richard L Ballard Jr
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Near the sea
On a lake
Things to do
Kayak
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Maximum 1 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Adorable Two Bedroom Cottage Guesthouse (2 Story) Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kelly G.
25 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cottage
The overall ammenenities were awesome. We had a great stay.
Kelly G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
christine r., Pawleys Island S.C
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Neighbourhood
We felt the neighbourhood was not safe7 sheriffs outside one house
christine r.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
M A., Harrisburg
4 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Thankful for Richard’s hospitality
This little cottage was perfect for us to stay close by to our son’s home during the holidays. Everything was wonderful!!
M A.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa K.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need and location
This is a great location, very convenient to airport, UNCW, and Wrightsville Beach, restaurants and shopping. Quiet neighborhood great driveway parking for one car and plenty of street parking.
The host is very hospitable and he has thought of absolutely everything one could need on travel!
Lisa K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert S.
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, accommodating, and close to everything
Richatd was very detailed about everything when checking in and even had muffins waiting for us,we were traveling woth our boxer and standard poodle so we loved there was a park within walking distance, and it is pretty close to downtown wilmington and local beaches. Pwrfect for a weekend getaway in wilmington if you have dogs and dont care about staying right on a beach
Robert S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christina B.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful trip
The rental is a charming guest cottage with all amenities and a screened in porch. It was very comfortable and in a nice neighborhood. Convenient location close to many restaurants, parks and public beach access. The property owners were so wonderful and very accommodating. I would absolutely stay here again!
Christina B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joseph S.
13 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend visit to Wilmington
Very nice property. The Host Richard was very accommodating to our needs. The place is very clean and conveniently located. Looking forward to returning here!!!
Joseph S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
All you need in a vacation spot!
This host is amazing! We had fresh fruit and muffins waiting on us after our long drive and the home was already air conditioned and had ice in the ice maker! Beautiful home with every amenity you could imagine. This is the only place I'll stay next time we visit the area.
Sarah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Jennifer D., United States
31 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute!
Pros: The owners really went out of their way to make me feel welcome, comfortable, and safe. Richard escorted me through the house to show me the food and comfort items they left for me, the layout of the house, and discussed security and lighting before asking if I felt safe. It was a nice touch. I’ve never been invited into a rental by an owner before!
-Hotel-style towels and fixtures in the bathroom, including a very cool lighted make-up mirror.
-Very comfortable beds.
-Very comfortable couch and chairs.
-Nice lighting installed to give the downstairs a soft glow.
-I was thrilled to have an electric kettle for making tea (my primary hot drink) because most rentals don’t have one!
Cons: I was allergic to something in the downstairs area and although Richard wanted to fix the problem, I couldn’t zero in on what the problem was, and I left early because of it.
-The wi-fi struggles - I had a hard time navigating the internet-based apps on my phone because it was sluggish.
-There are basic eating utensils in the kitchen - it works for one or two people but not much more without having to wash them after each meal.
-There are standing, oscillating fans in both bedrooms, which are necessary in the summer because the upstairs isn’t air conditioned and gets warm. This is not likely to be a problem in the cooler months, but if you like to be cold when you sleep, this won’t work for you.
Overall, this is a cute spot in a decent location. Richard’s hospitality was great!
Our stay was amazing!! Richard is the best host, had everything we needed and more. Gave us an extensive tour and was always available to us. Super friendly and accommodating. Cottage was lovely- very clean and well stocked. Perfect location to Wrightsville beach and downtown! Would book again in a heartbeat!
Kelsey
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
audrey c.
23 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Exploring Wilmington
The property in Wilmington was just as described. The space had everything we needed and the hosts were friendly and available. Although we were tucked away in a neighborhood, it was easy to get to major roads and highways.
audrey c.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
lori h.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage near the beach
Mr Richard graciously welcomed us and was so very thorough in sharing where everything was! We enjoyed our stay. Quaint tiny cottage with lots of amenities! Mr Richard says he will be adding a driveway soon, as the current one is a shared entrance close to main house and close to neighbors. Thank you for sharing your cottage with us.
lori h.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna P., Spencer WV
26 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
What An Amazing Find!!!
We normally stay in a camping cabin at the KOA - this time we wanted something more comfortable for a longer stay with our dogs
The Tupelo Guest House hit all the boxes - it was in the perfect location - 5 minutes from Market Street so it was close to everything. I had a great kitchen with a coffee bar and dining table, the living room was great with comfortable couch and two chairs. The two bedrooms had comfortable beds and linens. The bathroom had everything we could need including nice (big and plus) towels, plus a washer dryer - wow. There was a big TV in the living room, and TVs in each bedroom
Let me tell you about our host Richard and his wife - the nicest folks. We arrived several hours before check in time - not an issue. Richard was there to show us all the features of the house (music on demand - Siri...) and it was stocked with fresh fruit, milk, juice and eggs as well as a wide selection of cereal, coffee, tea and the fixings. They live at the property and checked in periodically to see if we needed anything.
The house was immaculate
AND there was no issue with us having our dogs (we travel to events so they are great travelers) and Richard gave us directions to a nearby park
We were there 5 days - the best vacation ever!
Since we travel to Wilmington often we will stay there again!
Donna P.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary W.
19 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Soccer Tournament
Quite the charmer! Very quiet neighborhood. Hosts are the sweetest people and very eager to ensure their guests enjoy their stay.
We did not venture out to find the lake- hoping to do that next time.
Mary W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tammie W.
24 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The Washington's
Hi people, let me tell you how much I enjoyed this visit. First, I loved that my dog was welcomed (she is a German Rotti, not a small breed)! The house was perfect for our family needs. The owner was so nice and accommodating. Mr. Richard greeted me with a warm welcoming. I was given a full tour of the house and its amenities. Most importantly, I felt safe and was comfortable. The property is a nice size with a nice size yard. The location was convenient for our purposes and the house fit our needs. I Visited October 6 through7, 2023 for a class reunion(Laney!). This cottage guest home is truly stunning. The house was well equipped, clean, and comfortable. The space was a great place to relax. The place looks exactly like the listing photos. I loved the attention to details of what you would need to feel like at home. The kitchen was fully stocked (coffee machine and filters are provided along with other extra snacks (bonus)! Everything a guess might need has been considered in detail and provided. He went over the expectations with providing you with your everyday needs. The bathroom and kitchen are simple, yet pretty and more adequately supplied and appointed. Bedrooms were very clean and comfortable. This house is well decorated with living plants. This charming environment makes you feel at home. We would stay here again. Rick was readily available for any questions. Check-in is simple as are the check-out. I would like to say, thank you again to the Ballards.
Tammie W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eric D.
24 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice accommodations
Richard and his wife were very friendly. Apon arrival Richard had supplied fresh fruit, milk, eggs as well as additional breakfast items. Bed was very comfortable.
Eric D.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steve M.
11 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Just as expected plus a little bit more
We arrived and Richard was waiting for us. He lives in the next door house. He is available without being intrusive. He stocked the house with many essentials, including milk and eggs. Cleanliness is very important to me; I would use his cleaning service for my own home if I could.
Steve M.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela M.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Great location. Close to everything. Property manager was super. Great way to end summer before school starts back
Angela M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shanna M.
5 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away home
This guest home is cute! Richard was attentive and very welcoming. This property is a hidden treasure minutes from shopping, the beach and parks!!!
Shanna M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael C.
20 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Convenient location, close to beach and city. Hosts were great, the place was clean and well stocked. Would stay again :)
This place was very nice and spacious. The house also came fully loaded with essential food items - what a bonus.
Quinton
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
William B.
7 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
This was a great place to stay. I came to Wilmington to visit a friend and needed a place to stay and work from. Excellent hospitality, all the comforts of home were available. Richard didn’t skip a single thing. I liked the small touches that made this a great place, TV’s and Netflix in every room, Siri and google, the small food items (eggs, milk, muffins, fruit, coffee), and washer/dryer, just to name a few.
I would definitely stay here again and recommend this place to anyone visiting Wilmington.
William B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nikki B.
4 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach trip
Richard was the ultimate host...kind and helpful. His cottage was just the perfect size for our vacation.
Nikki B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Richard E.
26 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Owners were friendly and helpful.
The house is in a convenient location, neighborhood is quiet. There is a dog park close by, easy to get in and out of location.
Richard E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katheryn J.
4 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice
The owner of the property is such a nice person. He gave us a tour of the property when we got there and let us know how everything worked. The little house is lovely and we enjoyed our stay. Pet friendly, too! A huge plus. :)