Title: Welcome to Riptide Stables, 17 Acre Farm, w/animals by the beach! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Welcome to Riptide Stables, 17 Acre Farm, w/animals by the beach! Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50900000/50896100/50896011/b2def259.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50900000/50896100/50896011/f458bd8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50900000/50896100/50896011/91774f1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50900000/50896100/50896011/2f6fd5e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50900000/50896100/50896011/844bc3b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Riptide Stables, a 17-acre farm by the sea, offers a peaceful escape. Guests can explore nature trails, wander freely, and enjoy petting and feeding farm animals, all in a beautiful countryside setting. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6997 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Welcome to Riptide Stables, 17 Acre Farm, w/animals by the beach! Welcome to our farm. We would love to invite you to join us for a vacation like no other. We offer a wonderfully appointed cozy farm cottage above our barn. Riptide Stables is a 17 acre farm with plenty of room to roam, nature trails to explore, and animals to pet and feed treats! We have 8 miniature donkeys, 4 full-sized horses and 2 miniature horses (ponies) as well as several canine and feline friends. Your well-behaved pets are welcome to join you at our farm. This is more than a great place to stay that is only 12 miles to Wrightsville Beach, 10 miles to Downtown Wilmington & only minutes to shopping and restaurants. This is a beautiful 17-acre farm with horses, donkeys, nature trails, a firepit, two ponds, a huge deck, and tons of peace and quiet. This cozy apartment above a beautiful barn overlooking horse pastures, ponds and fountains has been completely renovated with new everything, all while keeping the warm cozy farmhouse feel. You will not want to leave! This is a farm where the owner keeps her horses. There is a tranquility of waking to the sunshine over the ponds and the horses grazing in the distance. The home comes with tons of books, games, cooler, and beach toys, as well as a tin of horse and donkey treats if you would like to feed them. There is a fire pit and an abundance of wood to gather along some of the nature trails on this 17 acre property. The caregiver for the horses lives in another cottage on the property but overall you will feel like you are vacationing at a secluded country retreat. A beautiful covered deck overlooking the farm is a perfect place to sit back and enjoy a coffee or glass of wine. I will provide waffle batter, eggs, butter, coffee and marshmallows to roast at the fire pit for when you arrive. Also, the pantry is stocked with spices if you would like to use anything you are welcome to it. Toiletries, towels and linens, laundry detergent, you name it I have provided it. If there is something you want that is not on this list, please ask. I am happy to add extras upon request. I do not live on the premises but do live close and stop by to see my horses and donkeys all the time. I know the area very well as I am a realtor too and am always available to answer your questions. You will have access to the entire apartment and deck as well as the storage under the stairs. You will have parking, use of the fire pit by the pond, use of the nature trails. Please note, this is a farm with all that happens at farms. Most often the critters enjoy the pastures more than the stalls in the barn so rarely is there noise from animals downstairs. We are beginning to offer birthday parties and use the farm as a venue as well so please do ask about options while you are there. We can help you celebrate any occasion or can leave you to enjoy the tranquility and self-guided walks to all the pastures. Every animal is friendly and love the attention of our guests. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video game console - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 4 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 997 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75970000/75970000/75969979/488c6786.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish Cozy Tree House & Pet Friendly! 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Crates NOT provided. Pet fee is $20 per animal per night ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 4 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: $20 PER PET PER DAY. PETS MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: There is no tub ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Parties or events booked separate w/fee ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99 Note from host: Parties or events booked separate w/fee Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.33292%2C-77.85229&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MnXar0Uys-zioYBwSg2-SiygYyA=) Castle Hayne, NC #### What's nearby - University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 12 min drive - 15.5 km - Mayfaire Town Center - 14 min drive - 16.3 km - Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 17 min drive - 17.0 km - Riverwalk - 17 min drive - 17.4 km - Wilmington Convention Center - 17 min drive - 17.6 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Camino Real Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to Riptide Stables, 17 Acre Farm, w/animals by the beach! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Welcome to Riptide Stables, 17 Acre Farm, w/animals by the beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Welcome to Riptide Stables, 17 Acre Farm, w/animals by the beach!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Welcome to Riptide Stables, 17 Acre Farm, w/animals by the beach! located? > Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Ogden Park, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, and Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery. Wilmington Railroad Museum and Carolina Heights are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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