The Yak Shack: Carriage House in Historic District - 4 blocks from Riverwalk

Overview:

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located carriage house in the heart of historic Wilmington. Recently constructed, clean and tastefully designed in a quiet area just 4 walkable blocks from the river and all that downtown has to offer. Nestled under a giant Live Oak, this cozy studio will make you feel like you're staying in a treehouse. Included is an efficiency kitchenette, full bath, high-speed WIFI, 60" flat screen TV w/ streaming, premium bedding and packed with other essentials.

Location:

The newly built guest house is in the Historic District of downtown Wilmington which allows you the modern conveniences inside while taking a stroll through the past outside. Set behind the main home on a street lined with Live Oaks, Palm Trees, Jasmine, Oleander and Azaleas, it includes a studio floorplan with a full bath and kitchenette. The property is within the Historic District boundaries, so guests immediately take a step back in time once outside with many of the local houses dating back to the early-mid 19th Century.

Access:

Full access to carriage house for duration of stay. Contact-free, keyless entry ensures you can come and go as you please with no need to worry about keys.

Local Attractions:

The property is 2 blocks from the Castle Street Arts District and 4 blocks from the famous Wilmington Riverwalk, restaurants and bars. 15 minute drive from Wrightsville Beach and 25 minute drive from Carolina Beach.

Wedding Venues:
- Station Number 2 – 5 min walk
- The Atrium – 10 min walk
- Bakery 105 – 10 min walk
- The Elia – 20 min walk
- Wrightsville Manor – 20 min drive

Entertainment:
- Downtown Wilmington Riverwalk, Restaurants and Bars – 10 min walk
- Castle Street Arts District – 5 min walk
- Soda Pop District – 15 min walk
- Cargo District – 5 min drive
- Wilson Center – 5 min drive
- Live Oak Bank Pavillion – 5 min drive
- Airlie Gardens – 15 min drive
- Wrightsville Beach – 15 min drive
- Carolina Beach – 25 min drive

Restaurants:
- Castle Street Kitchen – 5 min walk
- Jester's Cafe – 5 min walk
- Rx Chicken & Oysters – 5 min walk
- Olivero – 10 min walk
- Pilot House – 10 min walk
- Tarantelli's – 10 min walk
- Rooster & Crow – 10 min walk
- Front Street Brewery – 15 min walk
- Savorez – 15 min walk
- The Copper Penny – 20 min walk

Ice Cream:
- Wandering Cone – 15 min walk
- Kilwins Ice Cream, Chocolate & Fudge – 15 min walk
- Gelarto – 15 min walk
- Boombalatti's – 5 min drive

Coffee Shops:
- Luna Caffe Roasters – 5 min walk
- Maroon Monkey Coffee – 10 min walk
- Concorde Espresso Bar – 10 min walk
- Hidden Grounds – 10 min walk
- Ibis Coffee & Cocktails – 15 min walk

Bars & Breweries:
- Good Lie Mini-Golf and Bar – 5 min walk
- Bowstring Burgers & Brewyard – 15 min walk
- Rebellion – 15 min walk
- Ponysaurus Brewing Co. – 15 min walk
- Prost Biergarten – 15 min walk

Grocery Stores:
- Food Lion – 6 min drive
- Harris Teeter – 9 min drive
- Whole Foods – 9 min drive
- Trader Joe’s – 12 min drive

Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Wilmington guesthouse is smoke free.