Title: Wonderful Downtown Cottage - Big Backyard - Pet Friendly! - 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 # Wonderful Downtown Cottage - Big Backyard - Pet Friendly! Step into serenity under the shade of towering oaks or stroll to nearby Riverwalk for an afternoon of adventure. ![Dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84050000/84045500/84045480/87ec22ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84050000/84045500/84045480/w530h683x257y0-d2cb638d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84050000/84045500/84045480/fdb6456d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84050000/84045500/84045480/12281737.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84050000/84045500/84045480/w506h683x259y0-ebf5cf16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in downtown Wilmington, this charming cottage offers a serene retreat with a spacious backyard shaded by towering oak trees. Unwind in Adirondack chairs or explore the city's best restaurants, antique shops, and wine bar within walking distance. Enjoy fast internet and off-street parking for added convenience. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2560 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Pool - 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. ### Wonderful Downtown Cottage - Big Backyard - Pet Friendly! Cute downtown cottage with large, shady backyard, and just 1-3 blocks away from some of the best restaurants, antique shops, wine bar, and yoga studio in the city. Just 8 blocks (about a 15-minute walk) to the Riverwalk! Enjoy the large backyard, lounging about under the towering oak trees in Adirondack chairs. Close to all the best Wilmington offers. Pet friendly (dogs only) The space The cottage is a single-story ADU behind a fully remodeled American Foursquare home originally built in 1897. The cottage has its own entrance, kitchen and bath, with a nice size living room. The sleeping room is just off the living room and features a queen bed with a plush pillowtop mattress. There also is a desk in a corner of the living room for those who may need to work remotely. Fast internet is powered by AT&T fiber, with speed up to 1 GB per second. Independent testing by AirBnB verified upload and download speeds were 450+ GB per second. Off-street parking is available, but on-street parking is rarely an issue, since St. Luke's Church takes up the block across the street. Off-street parking is shared between guests in the main house and guests in the cottage. The serene backyard is large for a downtown home and is shaded by towering oaks throughout most of the day Robert Strange Park, the largest park in downtown Wilmington, is a half-block away, with a public swimming pool, one baseball and 2 softball fields, basketball courts, in addition to 6 tennis/pickleball courts. Public swimming pool, operated by YMCA, is just two blocks away. Admission is just $1 kids, $3 adults, open only in the summer season. Riverwalk - 15-minute walk Wrightsville Beach - 20-minute drive Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center - 2.6 miles EUE / Screen Gems Studios - 2.7 miles Guest access Guests will enjoy full access to the cottage and the backyard. Access to the cottage will be provided through a digital smart lock, and a unique code will be assigned to the guest before check in. Other things to note We have four Ring outdoor cameras installed on the exterior of the house. Three are Ring doorbells (one at each entrance), and one is a Ring camera/floodlight positioned above the driveway. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Street parking available - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the city center ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 560 square feet ## Similar properties ![WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118210000/118204400/118204350/b9df019d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dacha Retreat, RV Accessories and Pups Welcome Wilmington Historic District - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=118204350&PinnedHotelID=118204350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114460000/114450700/114450694/e6f6e3d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3-bedroom home in the Historic District of Wilmington Northside - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=114450694&PinnedHotelID=114450694&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104370000/104364600/104364596/0882821e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wilmington’s Mod Cottage: Walk to Shops & Dining! 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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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.22954%2C-77.93908&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lYRL886RfsQb2xpQNjMD4QhENaQ=) Wilmington, NC #### What's nearby - Riverwalk - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Cape Fear Community College - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Wilmington Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km - Battleship North Carolina - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 4 min drive - 2.9 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪On Thyme - ‬5 min walk - ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk - ‪Bowstring Burgers & Brewyard - ‬14 min walk - ‪Hidden Grounds Coffee - ‬16 min walk - ‪Elijah's - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Wonderful Downtown Cottage - Big Backyard - Pet Friendly! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Wonderful Downtown Cottage - Big Backyard - Pet Friendly! 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 Wonderful Downtown Cottage - Big Backyard - Pet Friendly!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Wonderful Downtown Cottage - Big Backyard - Pet Friendly!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Wonderful Downtown Cottage - Big Backyard - Pet Friendly! located? > Located in the heart of Wilmington, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Cape Fear Museum and Riverwalk. Bellamy Mansion Museum and Latimer House are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wonderful Downtown Cottage - Big Backyard - Pet Friendly! 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 ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara C. Aug 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little place to stay! The cottage is cute and very well appointed and comfortable. It's a very convenient location to a lot of places. Lots of charm! ##### Sara C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirstin C. Mar 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Jeff's place was perfect for my stay! It had everything I could have needed and more. The location was great; having several food options within a few blocks, but also being only about a 20 minute walk to the heart of downtown. I would definitely recommend staying here! ##### Kirstin C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey L. Sep 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint Back Cottage Our stay in Wilmington was great. The small cottage was as described and clean upon our arrival. Several restaurants within easy walking distance with downtown Wilmington only a slight further walk. In fact, we didn't drive once at the unit. ##### Jeffrey L. 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