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Waterfront Retreat
The property is absolutely beautiful and is furnished with a very cozy, homey, shabby chic meets beach cottage feel and it makes you feel right at home. The modern kitchen has everything you could ever need, the bedrooms are nicely appointed with bamboo sheets and fluffy comforters. The living room is comfortable and has all the modern technology (if you need to stay connected). But it was the view that was what wowed us the most. From inside the cottage, to the comfortable back deck, to dock, the view as spectacular and we enjoyed it so much. Joanna was very responsive to the questions that we had and was a lovely host. We will definitely be making a return to the property.

“Sea Biscuit”-Oceanside cottage in Surf City!
Amy was an excellent host! Very friendly and helpful. I booked very last minute and she was right on top of it! Love the cottages! Great location. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

Carolina Villa C~Close to Beach!
Enjoyed it! Mary is a great host!

"Seadar" Cottage - A Mid-Century Beach Cutie!
The house is clean, cozy and comfortable, and only a brisk walk of a few minutes away from the beach.

Babe Cave | Midtown Wilmington w/ playground
Julie’s “Babe Cave” was exactly what my friend and I needed for a quick girls weekend away! Julie was very accommodating and flexible with our stay and arrival time. The space is gorgeous and very clean. The property is a guest house behind Julie’s residence, but still private enough to feel like we weren’t invading anyone’s space. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend for any girls visiting Wilmington!

Coral Cottage
Another great weekend at Sherryl’s place and it’s starting to feel like home. Great location with a close walk to the beach, seafood market, breakfast restaurants, and more. We will be back!

Luna Sea l 3 mins walk to the CB Boardwalk
We really like the house, Luna Sea at Carolina Beach. Everything at Carolina Beach is within walking distance. Laura was really nice and helpful through the process. I would recommend Laura and Luna Sea to anyone that would like to visit Carolina Beach.

Grace Cottage Downtown- Parking & Pet friendly
Can’t recommend this little spot enough! Corner lot which is perfect so it’s semi-private! We took our dog with and although the fence was low we just kept him on leash when letting out! Easy easy walk to downtown and historic area - river walk. Totally a fine drive to beach - no problems at all. Simple parallel and back of house parking. Beds and linens were so dang comfy!
Cottage rentals with a pool

Masonboro Manor*Cottages@Kure*Pool*Beach*Historic
The location was great and it worked out fine for the weekend. Was close to various shops and the Kure pier. Was great value considering how close to the beach the cottage is located.

Seaside Palace
Our family loved this house and location - plenty of room, easy walk to the beach, tennis courts out back, friendly neighbors, easy access to restaurants and stores. Jim was responded quickly when we asked for help with supplies. The spring pollen factor was high - so be ready! We washed the decks and chairs and that improved things. We will return!

Kure Cabana*Cottages@Kure*Ocean View*Pool*Historic
The Kure Cottages are great! We have stayed here twice now and each time the cottage has been very clean (especially being a beach cottage, sand was nowhere to be found). We love the proximity to the beach and to the restaurants. Jack Mackerels, the burger stand and Ocean View are our favorites. Being able to walk to the beach, have the pool on site, and then run to lunch, just in time to come back for a nap is great (we have a toddler). The cottages are great for families and non families. We will definitely come back. The team was very accommodating the entire stay.

Waterline Cottage in South Front District
Well-situated property close proximity to restaurants and battleship. Short drive to Wilmington beach.

Carolina Cottage*Cottages@Kure*Pool*Beach*Historic
Location was perfect for us!

3rd Perfect Alignment
Beautiful, clean and comfortable home. Jim was a great host. Tons of room and a good location. The pond next door was cool.

A little oasis by the beach and boardwalk!
Don't let this little cottage fool you! It was the perfect size for a family of 4 and our poodle. It was well stocked with anything you could think of on the inside and the outside. We walked to most places during our stay. The cottage was clean upon arrival and the host made herself available and was friendly. Book it! I promise you will be glad you did!
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Surf Bungalow w/ hot tub!
Very close to the beach as well as shops & restaurants. very cozy home and elizabeth is very sweet and quick to respond!

The Turtle's Nest- Oceanfront Cottage - Hot Tub -
This was an absolutely perfect Topsail vacation home! We loved every minute of our stay. The location is absolutely fantastic. So close to the little local shops and restaurants as well as super close to the bridge going over to the mainland.. The house itself was spotless and quite comfortable. Had everything we needed to cook full meals. Plenty of kitchenware for our group of seven. Proximity to the beach is by far the most fantastic detail of this house! The little private sandy beach *yard* attached to the deck is awesome for kids and the beach itself just down a few steps is so amazing. We could even sit in bed and see the ocean waves! This is the best house with beach access and views we've stayed at in Topsail. Also positive to note, the entire property being fenced in felt incredibly safe for kids and was fantastic for our dog. We realized the apartment was a part of the rental unit and we were so pleasantly surprised! It was a great separate space! Overall highly recommend!

Summer Lovin - Kure Beach oceanfront w/ hot tub
I absolutely adore this cute little beach house. It was a perfect best friend get away. I felt like I was staging in a beach cottage straight off hgtv. My only suggestion is a full length mirror for the females! Definitely would stay here again.

Hidden gem on 4 acres w/hot tub
We so enjoyed our stay in this quiet and peaceful home! It was the perfect get away and very kid friendly! The backyard is fenced and the whole place is clean and nicely decorated! About 15 minutes to the beach and 25 minutes to downtown, overall a wonderful stay! 5/5
Quick stats about cottage rentals in Wilmington
Total rentals
50 properties
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$60 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
4.6K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
40 properties are a good fit for families
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20 properties allow pets
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30 properties have a dedicated workspace
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