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Carolina Cottage at Carolina Pl

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4124 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Cape Fear Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellamy Mansion Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Carolina Cottage at Carolina Pl

Pet Friendly! NEVER a Pet Fee or Pet Deposit EVER!!!!

Charming historic bungalow built in 1917 in the Carolina Place neighborhood of Downtown Wilmington. A quaint area which offers beautiful tree-lined streets, front porches, sidewalks for walking your dog, pushing a stroller, or simply out for an evening stroll, and a beautiful mix of older and thoughtfully restored homes.

On more than one occasion, I have been told our neighborhood is reminiscent of where "Gilmore Girls" meets "The Andy Griffith Show."

(Interesting tidbit: 2 doors down is the home featured on the former TV show "One Tree Hill"...a VERY popular show filmed in Wilmington with a huge fan base. The home 2 doors down is the home where the show's main character Lucas Scott [played by Chad Michael Murray] lived in the fictitious town of Tree Hill!

Home Features:
* 2 Full Bedrooms - 2 FULL Bathrooms (primary bath includes a clawfoot bathtub and rain showerhead)
* Queen Beds in each bedroom
* Parking for 2 vehicles located in the rear of the home, right at the back door! No fighting for street parking like many of the neighbors.
* Original Hardwood floors and windows
* 10-foot ceilings
* Ceiling fans in both bedrooms, living room and front porch
* Front porch with traditional Southern swing and rockers....ready for coffee or cocktails
* Smart TV's in both bedrooms and living room
* Fully appointed kitchen equipped with a refrigerator w/ ice maker, dishwasher, range, microwave, coffee maker, range, blender, toaster, full-sized washer and dryer and ALL the cookware and dishware you would need to cook a heavenly Thanksgiving meal!
* Sheets and towels included (no additional charge as many other properties do).
* And character that only a 100-year old home has!
* Arrive as late as you wish on check-in day due to an electronic lock system on the back door. No one needs to be present!! Put your mind at ease that you will have your very own unique door lock and alarm code that is unable to be used again after you check-out.

Distance from the Carolina Cozy Cottage to.....

• 1.5 miles to Downtown "Proper" Wilmington Waterfront
• 7 miles to Wrightsville Beach
• A short drive to several other area beaches: Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Topsail Beach, Hampstead and Holden Beach are just a few
• 3 miles to UNC-Wilmington
• A short Uber drive to over 15+ area breweries and distilleries
• Walking distance (6-7 blocks) to the thriving Cargo District

We cannot stress this enough: Pets are WELCOME and NEVER A PET FEE OR DEPOSIT!!!!!! Our pets are family and we wouldn’t dream of traveling without them. We furnished our home with pets in mind - from the fenced-in front yard, to the minimal carpeting throughout the home, down to the leather living room furnishings. There is even a portable pet gate and doggie bowls available if needed.

So, whether you are visiting Wilmington for the beach, golfing, shopping, antiquing, exploring, fishing, biking, attending a wedding, visiting UNC-W, or just to get away from it all....this home is the perfect location for your Wilmington stay! We hope you will love our home as much as we do!!!!!!
We welcome 30+ day stays when available. Ask for pricing!!


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This vacation home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Riverwalk. Enjoy features like laundry facilities and a library. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and Library
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Riverwalk and 5 minutes from Live Oak Bank Pavilion
This vacation home offers its guests a library, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Library
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,336 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Please follow the specifics for your home located on the yellow refrigerator cards
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.

Property is also known as

Pet Friendly Historic Cottage Bungalow House
Pet Friendly Historic Cottage Bungalow Downtown Wilmington Beach
Pet Friendly Historic Cottage Bungalow
Pet Friendly Historic Cottage Bungalow House
Pet Friendly Historic Cottage Bungalow
Pet Friendly Historic Cottage Bungalow Downtown Wilmington Beach
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Pet Friendly Historic Bungalow

Carolina Cottage at Carolina Pl Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage style homeFully equipped Great location Comfortable bed
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace L P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable place. They had everything I could possible need, it was super homey! We enjoyed sitting on the front porch with our pup using the fenced in front yard. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaKisha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cozy home!

Came for our honeymoon and loved every minute of this home. Beautiful yet comfortable decor. Would recommend host and location for anyone looking for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carolina Cozy Cottage was the perfect place for us to stay with our pup. The home is comfortable and in a great location! We enjoyed walking in the neighborhood and how convenient it was to get to everything we wanted to do. There were even supplies for our pup which was great since we forgot his water and food bowl!5/5 stars! I highly recommend this truly cozy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jill o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

great stay

great home lovely time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay with our 2 doggos

Such a pleasure to have a charming, well-located, comfortable and clean place to stay in Wilmington. We would definitely love to stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reunion of old friends

We truly enjoyed staying at the cottage. It was comfortable, and charming. We appreciated a chance to stay in an older home, as I always wished we could have a home like that.We also appreciated the ability to take our little doggies with us. We had a great time in Wilmington :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dena"s Place

Just a fine place !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Wrightsville Trip

We enjoyed our stay in Wilmington. The house was lovely and the amenities were wonderful! We had a terrific vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Great weekend getaway!

Lovely two bedroom home close to downtown. Perfect for a few days away and visiting with friends. Home had everything we needed for a perfect stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wilmington May 2025

This was a great property in a great location. It was really cute and had everything we needed. The porch was great for relaxing and people watching. All of the neighbors said hi when they walked by and the little dog next door was cute and friendly with our dog. The location was very convenient to the downtown/ riverfront area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wilmington trip

It was a very nice house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Get Away

A great home to stay with the family and dogs. Everything was super clean and comfortable. The house was very dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn "Sloan" B.

Very comfortable Great Downtown Bungalow in a very cozy neighborhood

I loved Dena's place so much. It was super comfortable and really pretty. Great front porch too!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Loved the home the neighbor and the owners. Many small considerations that made it special
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting Family in NC

We had a wonderful time, the cottage was lovely and in a perfect location. Thank you, Dena, hope to be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is absolutely charming, just like the neighborhood. Dena was so kind and thoughtful, she makes you feel right at home! They have everything you need - even potty bags for your dogs. And they are SO amazing about bringing your pups. Seriously if you are considering this property go for it. The location is perfect, its a happy little house, and the hosts are top notch!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pre-Wedding Planning Stay

Great bungalow in the wonderful community of Carolina Place. We enjoyed staying there for a few days and of course, enjoyed downtown Wilmington. be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay in Wilmington!!

We loved our stay at Dena's home in Wilmington. We had such a great week. Great location, close to downtown Wilmington shops/restaurants and to Wrightsville beach! The house had everything we needed and was just as it was shown in pictures.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last min get away

Beautiful home that made our family feel welcome and safe during our trip .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eat Wilmington Get Away

This is one of the best properties in Wilmington you can visit! Conveniently located to downtown and to the beach provides access to both. Great food and atmosphere. House was very well-kept and supplied with everything we needed to enjoy yourself
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best host

Dena is so great. Always making our trips to the area extra special.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great house/host

liked the house so much, I booked it a 2nd time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

Dena is a great host and the house is charming. This was our second time at the house and we enjoyed it as much as the first time. The location is great, and one can easily get to the beach or enjoy the downtown/riverfront.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

jessica w.

Sweet and well miantained house in historic Wilmington-lots of character inside and out.

Old home with lots of personality, immaculately maintained and pleasant and soothing to be in.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017