[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # New! The Waterman Cottage at Wrightsville~5 mins to Beach! Vacation home with kitchen, near University of North Carolina at Wilmington ![Mini-fridge, dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94710000/94707900/94707865/3c2d1673.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94710000/94707900/94707865/5a027ab7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94710000/94707900/94707865/dbd99c33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94710000/94707900/94707865/aa2db4b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94710000/94707900/94707865/f394d8f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location New! The Waterman Cottage at Wrightsville~5 mins to Beach! provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## 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. ### New! The Waterman Cottage at Wrightsville~5 mins to Beach! Welcome to the Waterman! Prepare to relax and spread out with your family+friends at this beautiful coastal home. The covered wraparound porch invites year-round, outdoor living while the expansive back deck is the perfect spot to enjoy the sun, grill, firepit and starry evenings. Bring your E-Bikes, Boat or beach toys for a quick 5 min drive or 15 min bike ride to Wrightsville Bch. The renovated FROG/media room offers the perfect space to retreat or stream movies after a long beach day. This is the perfect vacation home for family or friend groups of all sizes. The location is premiere, nestled on a large private lot, graced by wraparound porches, shady trees and friendly local neighbors. A fully equipped kitchen affords opportunities for convenient meal prep while the family sized dining table comfortably accommodates group dining. Natural light abounds in the open-air living room with soaring ceilings offering a comfortable setting for entertaining or relaxing after active days exploring or beach going. The separate FROG has been completely remodeled to comfortably sleep 4 with 2 trundle beds + new hybrid mattresses. Equipped with ceiling mounted projector for streaming movies or favorite channels, foosball table, bean bags, Smart TV, mini fridge and popcorn machine. This is the perfect space for adults and kids of all ages to enjoy some privacy, lounge and game time. No one will feel cramped at the Waterman. Whether enjoying a quiet morning coffee on the front porch bistro, a favorite book on the screened in back porch, evening cocktails by the firepit or games in the backyard there is plenty of space here for you to relax, play, entertain and enjoy time with your favorite people or pets. The home layout includes: \* 2 first floor bedrooms: One King bedroom and one Queen bedroom \* Full first floor bathroom with tub and shower \* 2nd floor hosts the airy primary King suite with walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling, en-suite bath, step in shower and jacuzzi tub. \* Additional play/flex room is the perfect inviting space for kids or infants with twin futon or pack and play. \* Workspace with desk is also located upstairs \* Ample private parking for up to 5 vehicles and/or boat trailer This beautiful family oriented, residential neighborhood located mere minutes and a pleasant bike ride to Wrightsville Beach and Mayfaire Town Center with numerous local shopping, dining and entertainment options. UNCW campus is also just 5 minutes from the house so perfect for visiting families and students. The historic downtown Wilmington Riverfront is an easy 15 minute drive from the community. You wont find a better, centrally located option for your stay! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking (max 5 spaces) - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Mini-fridge ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Foosball table ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112090000/112082100/112082019/6c2c869a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 bedroom 3 bath with tranquil saltwater pool oasis! 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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=34.242683,-77.85718&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7B%7B_pEjnezM%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%3FSBQ%40S%40Q%40QBQBQBSBQBQBQBQDQBQDQDQDQDQDOFODQFQDOFOFOHQFMFQHMFOHOFMHOHMJMHMHMHMJMHMJKJMJKJKJKJKJIJKLKJILKLGJILILILGLIJGNGLGLGLGNELELENGLENCLCNENCLCNCNCNALCNANALANAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBLBNDNBLBNDLFLDNDLDLFLFNFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHLFJJLHJJJJLHJJHJLJJJHLJJHLJLJLHLHLHLHLHNHLFNHNFLHPFLFPFNFNDNFPFPDNFNDRDNBPDPDPBPDPBPBPBPBRBP%40P%40PBR%40P%40P%40R%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAR%3FPAPARAPAPCRAPARCPCPCPCPCPERCPEPENCPEPEPGNEPGPGNEPGLGPGNGNINGNILGNINILILINILILKJKLILKJILKJMJIJKJMJKJKHMJKHMHMHMFKHMHMFMHMFODMFMFMDOFMDMDODMBODODM%40OBMDO%40OBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAM%3FOCOAMAOCOAOEMCOAOEMEOCMEOEMEMGOEMGMGMEOGKIMGMIMIMGKIMIMIKKMIKKKKKKKKKKKKKMKKIMKMIKIMIMKOIMIMGOIOGMIOGOGOIOGQGMEQGOEQGQEOEOESEQEOCQEQCSCQCQCQCQCQCSAQAQASCQ%3FQASAQ%3FSAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=J5c9DRmT6u-KmQp2vh8CtpOhNLg=) Wilmington, NC #### What's nearby - University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 3 min drive - 1.6 km - Mayfaire Town Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km - Airlie Gardens - 5 min drive - 4.9 km - Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 8 min drive - 5.5 km - Riverwalk - 13 min drive - 10.7 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬11 min walk - ‪Origins Food and Drink - ‬16 min walk - ‪Drift Coffee & Kitchen - ‬11 min walk - ‪Might As Well Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk - ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is New! The Waterman Cottage at Wrightsville~5 mins to Beach! 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 New! The Waterman Cottage at Wrightsville~5 mins to Beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at New! The Waterman Cottage at Wrightsville~5 mins to Beach!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is New! The Waterman Cottage at Wrightsville~5 mins to Beach! located? > Situated in Wilmington, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Mayfaire Town Center, and Regal Mayfaire. Trask Coliseum and Airlie Gardens are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## New! The Waterman Cottage at Wrightsville~5 mins to Beach! Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly B. Jul 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was just perfect for hosting our family reunion. ##### Molly B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle H. Jun 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing get away! Our family enjoyed our stay at your lovely home. Close to campus for an impromptu tour and only 10 minutes from the beach. Plenty of room for us to spread out and relax. Great spot and a bonus that our pup could tag along! ##### Michelle H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gayle R. May 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heart of Wilmington If you are visiting and don’t want the crowd at the beach, this property is great. It is close to UNCW, Downtown and any stores etc you would need. Good for a family with kids and good for two couples. Large back yard is very private and in general a very easy place to stay. Highly recommend. ##### Gayle R. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha B. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great trip to Wilmington! We were visiting for a wedding, and this charming property was perfect for our group! We enjoyed the privacy of the back yard and there was plenty of space for all of us. The property manager was responsive to our few requests, and made it an excellent visit. ##### Martha B. 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