Title: Vacation time! Spacious newly remodeled retreat with all the comforts to unwind. - 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 # Vacation time! Spacious newly remodeled retreat with all the comforts to unwind. Vacation home in Wilmington with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90927300/90927253/204103dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90927300/90927253/0222f1b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90927300/90927253/1a0d19fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90927300/90927253/15f52b8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90927300/90927253/549c6586.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Arrogantly Shabby, a restored low-country sound house in Wilmington, offers a relaxing retreat. Lounge on the wraparound porch surrounded by moss-covered Live Oaks and Palm trees or unwind with games inside. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### Vacation time! Spacious newly remodeled retreat with all the comforts to unwind. Centrally located in Wilmington on the picturesque Masonboro Sound. Enjoy a couple of day excursions, just a short 15 minute drive to Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach and Downtown Wilmington. Play in the sand and surf at Wrightsville Beach next to the Johnnie Mercers pier which offers a full breakfast, lunch and dessert menu. Or travel to Carolina Beach near the boardwalk next to a variety of restaurants, surf shops and boardwalk. Try our local favorite Britts donuts, open seasonally. Or head to Historic Downtown Wilmington for a delicious lunch on the waterfront and watch the boats cruise by, then take a stroll to all the gift and specialty shops . Come back to relax or entertain at the Sound House. There's plenty of space inside and out for guest to enjoy quiet time or playing games. There's several lounging areas on the wraparound porch, a deck with table and chairs, a firepit with chairs or whip up a meal inside and watch a movie. Features of the Home and land: Meticulously restored to it's original beauty and charm. Arrogantly Shabby is a low country sound house with a huge wrap around porch. 3 bedrooms open to the porch with split Dutch door to capture the breeze off the sound. The 4th bedroom opens to it's own deck. The home is surrounded by picturesque moss covered Live Oak trees and mature Palm trees that were added for a festive coastal feel. Interior walls and ceilings were restored to bring back the luster of the original wood. Each room is decorated with treasures of the sound with bohemian nautical themes. Linens included for convenience and comfort. 2 full Bathrooms off the bedrooms and living space and a large outdoor shower. Restored antique clawfoot ceramic tub and pedestal sink. 2nd Bath features a new walk in shower with stain glass window and reclaimed tin walls. Outdoor shower is perfect after a day at the beach! The kitchen well equipped with new stainless steel appliances and dishes and a restored vintage Farm sink. The Living Room features a restored fireplace and French doors on both ends for a wonderful breeze. Daybeds and Rocking chairs are on the large screened porch to relax with a book or beverage and enjoy the amazing breeze and relaxing private views. Enclosed Dining Space in Sunroom. Outdoor space galore! Back deck for gathering around the table for meals or drinks. Firepit with Adirondack chairs. Covered grilling area. Oyster Roast station. 2 Parking areas with railroad ties and an oyster shell bed. Extensive landscaping. Tons of space! Just minutes away from Carolina and Wrightsville beaches as well the public boat landing on Trails End Rd. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109510000/109509000/109508967/a87be329.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spectacular 4 Bedroom with Outdoor Oasis! 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Use: One basket for wet towels/sheets One basket for dry towels/sheets 🍽️ Dishes Please clean and put away all dirty dishes. 🔥 Quick Grill Cleanup Clean the Grates: Use the grill brush (provided) to scrape off any food or residue from the grates. 🏡 Once the grill is fully cool, please roll it back into the shed. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: Pets negotiable. Pet fee $150 ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 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, 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¢er=34.16831,-77.85195&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_kqoEtmdzM%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%40S%40Q%40SBQ%40S%40QBQBQBQBQBSDQBQDQDOBSDODQFQDOFODQFOFOFQFOFOHOFMHQFMHMHOHMHMHOHMJMHKJMJKJKHMJKJKLKJKJIJKLIJILKLGLKJGLILGLGLGNILELELGLENELENELGNCNCLCNELANCNANCLANANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBNBLBNFLDNDLDLDLFNDLDLHLFLFLFLHLFLJJFLJLHJHLJJHJJJJJJJJJLJJJJHLJJHLHNHLJLHLHNFLHLFPHLFNFNHNFPFNDNFPDNFNDPDPDNDRDNBPDPBPBRBPBPBPBPBP%40R%40P%40RBP%3FR%40P%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FRAP%3FRAPAR%3FPCRAPARAPCPCPCPCPCRCPCPEPCPEPEPENEPEPGNEPGNENGPGNINGNGNILGPILGLININKJILINILKLIJKLKJKJKJKJKJKJKJMHKHMJMHKHMHMFMHMFMFMFMHMDOFMDMFMDODMDODMBOBODMBO%40OBO%40MBOBO%3FM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAO%3FMCOCOAOCMAOCMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMGMEMEMGOIMGMEMIMIKGMIMIMIKKMIKIKKKKMKKIKMIKKKKMKKIMKMIMIOIKIOIOIMGMIQGMIOGOGOGOGQGOEOGQEOGQEQEOCQEQEQCQEQCQCSCQCQCQAQAQCSAQASAQAS%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lE6TCjNd4K6q2DYtDjmftB7gh-E=) Wilmington, NC #### What's nearby - Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 10 min drive - 5.1 km - University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 11 min drive - 7.1 km - Airlie Gardens - 15 min drive - 10.7 km - Mayfaire Town Center - 17 min drive - 14.2 km - Wrightsville Beach - 23 min drive - 17.9 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬8 min drive - ‪Session Beer Market - ‬8 min drive - ‪Bruster's Real Ice Cream - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Keg and Egg - ‬2 min drive - ‪Something Fishy - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vacation time! Spacious newly remodeled retreat with all the comforts to unwind. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Vacation time! Spacious newly remodeled retreat with all the comforts to unwind.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Vacation time! Spacious newly remodeled retreat with all the comforts to unwind.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Vacation time! Spacious newly remodeled retreat with all the comforts to unwind. located? > Situated in Wilmington, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Long Leaf Park, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and Halyburton Park. Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Screen Gems Studios are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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