Title: Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM Family-friendly vacation home in Wilmington ## Photo gallery for Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116730000/116728900/116728811/6d7c5321.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116730000/116728900/116728811/a0199cb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116730000/116728900/116728811/36f4ffd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116730000/116728900/116728811/2d397119.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116730000/116728900/116728811/f87191f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1040 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM Welcome to SHELL COTTAGE! Rated a guest favorite and super host on other booking platforms. This pet friendly hidden gem is situated on a private little lane and is close to everything Wilmington has to offer! • 2 bedrooms (each with a queen size bed) • 2 full baths (one in MB) • VERY large private fenced in backyard with picnic table and BBQ grille • 2 miles from ILM airport • 2 mile to downtown Wilmington with its restaurants, bars, riverwalk, Amphitheater, wedding venues, and more! • 2.5 miles to the Convention Center and Live Oak Bank Pavillion Music/Show venue • 5 miles to UNC Wilmington campus • 6 miles to golf courses • Less than 10 miles from Wrightsville Beach • A short drive to Carolina Beach Amusement Boardwalk and miniature golf as well as the North Carolina Aquarium! We are located on a shared private lane with two other cottages which is what makes this cottage so quaint and cozy! Relax and unwind in the homey living area, or on the private front porch. Grab some steaks and grille in the large private fully fenced backyard were you furry friends can run and play. The cottage is also a very short walk from a little goat farm where you can sit on a bench and feed the goats for 25 cents. If you're lucky you may see a little baby goat. We supply enough paper towels, toilet paper, coffee, tea, sugars and creamers to get you through your first couple of days. For longer stays there is a Food Lion supermarket less than 2 mi from the cottage. There are 2 designated gravel parking spaces for the cottage, one in front and one on the side of the cottage. Parking in the shared lane or on the grass is strictly prohibited. For the safety of our guests the cottage has 1 active camera overlooking the driveway/lane and front door and it records video and audio. This device is on the exterior of the property and does NOT face in to any windows. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling - Unit size: 1,040 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105356600/105356569/8218b1e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bright Coastal Bungalow: firepit, kid friendly, walk to Castle Street & downtown Dry Pond - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews CA $107 CA $346 total includes taxes & fees Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=105356569&PinnedHotelID=105356569&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116430000/116428700/116428625/695d6ca4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Downtown Wilmington pet friendly revival bungalow. 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Nothing in toilets except pee, poop and toilet paper. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children over 2 considered in 4 person maximum. ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 ## 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%7C34.26955%2C-77.93447&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oX0Za51x7Lnq-8yPGTVflpLpWIs=) Wilmington, NC #### What's nearby - Wilmington VA Health Care Center \- 2 min drive \- 1.7 km - Riverwalk \- 5 min drive \- 4.6 km - Wilmington Convention Center \- 5 min drive \- 4.9 km - Battleship North Carolina \- 7 min drive \- 7.2 km - University of North Carolina at Wilmington \- 8 min drive \- 10.2 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 3 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Brunch Thyme - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Tequila Comida & Cantina - ‬5 min drive - ‪Hardee's - ‬16 min walk - ‪Sawmill Cafe - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM ? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM ? ### What time is check-out at Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM ? ### Where is Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura D. Nov 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property was clean, comfortable, and pet friendly. ##### Laura D. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennise G. Nov 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was wonderful! Cottage was super cute and had everything you need for a comfortable stay!Host was also very welcoming and communicative.Thank you, we will definitely stay here again :) ##### Dennise G. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacie T. Nov 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clear communication with host including suggested restaurants and sights. Clean, cute, and quiet cottage! We had a great stay! Would recommend. ##### Stacie T. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shayna G. Sep 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Lovely home! Very clean and spacious. Incidentals provided were above and beyond expectations! The yard was amazing! Will definitely stay again! ##### Shayna G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025