Vacation time! Spacious newly remodeled retreat with all the comforts to unwind.

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A lodge with a covered porch, outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit.
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A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a colorful rug. There is a fireplace with a mantel, a television, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, dresser, and ceiling fan.
A wooden-paneled kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a dining table with white chairs, and various kitchen items on shelves.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Long Leaf Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Wilmington

Wilmington is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Battleship North Carolina, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at UNCW Soccer Stadium, or consider a night out at 42nd Street Tavern.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Halyburton Park - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Long Leaf Park - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Cameron Art Museum - 10 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 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 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Vacation time! Spacious newly remodeled retreat with all the comforts to unwind.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation time! Spacious newly remodeled retreat with all the comforts to unwind. located?

Situated in Wilmington, this holiday home is steps from Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and within 6 mi (10 km) of Long Leaf Park and Halyburton Park. 42nd Street Tavern and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful, quiet setting with LOTS of screened in porch to relax, plus a firepit out back with plenty of chairs to relax. The inside of the house is unique in design and the decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite vacation spot!

This is the second time my family has stayed here, and it continues to be wonderful. Spacious enough for all of us, all the amenities we could ask for, and it truly feels like a cozy home away from home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
We are thrilled to have you and your family stay with us for a second time. We hope to see you all soon. Thank you for the kind review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The wrap-around screened in porch was beautiful; the firepit and outside chairs were very pleasant to have guests with us. The kitchen was well stocked. It was a little strange to have the master bedroom & bathroom separated from the rest of the house... we have to go onto the screened in porch to get to that bedroom/bathroom, but that was good for privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We had the best time! The owner is the nicest guy and the house was amazing! We plan on making it our annual vacation stay!!! Highly recommend !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love those porches!

Big house and grounds accommodated our family and family visitors as we gathered for a family member's wedding. Unique and interesting place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2024
Thank you for the kind words. We are glad that you enjoyed our unique home and that it added to the experience for your family member's wedding. The wrap around screened porch and fire pit are so relaxing! Hope you can visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Beautiful Place

I loved the porch and the swings. It was such a nice getaway and I loved the rustic look! I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great visit to Arrogantly Shabby!We visited with our adult children and two granddaughters. We were looking for rustic charm and we found it! Enjoyed the lights in the trees and fire pit in the evenings and proximity to the beaches during the day. A very comfortable and quiet place to stay with welcoming hosts! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Arrogantly Shabby

Great home for my family celebrating my son’s graduation! Very relaxing, quiet location with a wrap around porch that was awesome! Very comfortable accommodations and surprisingly roomy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thank you for this lovely review! The space is remarkable and very relaxing. The screened porch is our favorite place to sit and chat and enjoy the breeze and amazing view. We hope to see you and your family in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

It was exactly as described & it was exactly what we were looking for. We had a wonderful weekend in Wilmington & thoroughly enjoyed our time at this property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 stars 🌟

This vacation rental was everything and more. We had such a great,relaxing vacation.The home had everything needed!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

Really unique property perfect for a family getaway. Ideally located to go do a lot in the area. Lots of space. Great porch and yard!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend fun

We loved everything about Shabby. From the wrap around porch and the fire pit. The location was perfect, easy to get to many beaches and still easy to get intown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2024
We are so happy to hear you all enjoyed your stay at Arrogantly Shabby! We love that you renamed it Shabby Chic. Thank you for mentioning the location as well, we are 15 minutes to Carolina Beach, Wrightsville beach and Downtown Wilmington which gives you lots of options. We look forward to seeing you and your family soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We had a great time on our vacation at The Arrogantly Shabby Cottage!It is a beautiful and spacious place for your family. We had plenty of room for all 5 of us! The wrap around porch was my favorite place to be! The owners were wonderful about getting in touch with and answering any questions we had!I would definitely go back, given the option!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wilmington charm

My friends and I had an amazing time at the cabin. While it seems so rustic, it as all the modern comfort of home. The location can't be beat. It was easy to get anywhere you need within 10-20 minutes. We love how quiet it is and absolutely love the outdoor porches. Definitely a place we would like to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Retreat

Angie’s place was the perfect retreat. Super quiet area. Spent pretty much my entire trip outside in the yard. Her place ended up being exactly what I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2024
I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay at Arrogantly Shabby. It's such a peaceful relaxing place. We hope to see you soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Essential Wilmington getaway

The perfect place to getaway for the weekend… Close to the beach and the sound, hiking trails, delicious food… A quiet, relaxing retreat with wraparound porches and plenty of places to perch with a good book. Charming cottage with a comfortable, homey feel. Great communication with the hosts. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thank you Stephanie, we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay. One of my favorite things to do is sit on the screened porch with a cup of coffee and a good book and just enjoy the view and the breeze off the sound. We look forward to you visiting again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful home and property! Fit our family perfectly! The porch is amazing, the kitchen had everything we needed, the beds were comfortable. The doors do stick a lot but I feel like that is due to the humidity. We would stay again when in the area. Location is amazing and close to multiple beaches!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing. It was like stepping back into time. Our family loved the wrap around porch and rocking chairs.The house is private but within 20 minutes of everything. We will be back when the weather is cool and we can use the fire pit and oyster roasting station!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place for a family vacation

The place was as advertised. It had plenty of room for our family to spread out and enjoy the property. Even though we did not utilize the outdoor area, it is spacious and great for cooking out or relaxing outside. The service and follow up from the owner was better than imagined. I would stay in the house again on any trips to Wilminton.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Celebration of Franklin

Property is great!! Wonderful backyard and porches!! Peaceful and quiet and very convenient to Trails End Park (access to Masonboro Island). Angie was very responsive to all questions. Outdoor shower was a wonderful addition!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay at this home

We gathered here with our family for 8 nights. The location was great! The home had a 'old timey feel' with the porches which we all spent a lot of time on as it was late spring and we had good weather for it. The house is not fancy but it is charming. Perfect for gathering as we did. The beds were comfy. Everything worked as it should have.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2024
Thank you so much Suzie, we are thrilled you had a nice time. We love hanging out on the screened porch too! We hope you will visit again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2024
Thank you for staying at Arrogantly Shabby! It was a pleasure hosting you guys. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this artistic, vintage house!

Our family of 8 stayed here for a full week and loved the coziness of this house. The wrap-around porch was a great spot to read, talk, and play music. We were very impressed with the preservation of this very cool, old house. The modern updates of AC, nice appliances, and smart tv were really nice too. The beach was a 15-20 min drive but it didn’t feel long. The outside shower was a huge help too (especially for a big, sandy group). Loved it. Plan to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wilmington Oasis

This property exceeded my expectations for location and surroundings (I have been at UNCW since 2016, but commuting from Hatteras, NC). But the house blew us all away! It is a perfect place to gather and be with people you love to spend time with. The wrap around porch was one of a kind and the house was spacious for our group of eight, feeling like we stepped back in time with the incredible decor. The clawfoot tub reminded us all of our childhood home! The recent restorations add a nice touch of convenience to the old, low style home. The surrounding area is quiet and perfect habitat for wildlife! We observed a number of bird species just in the three days we were here - definitely an oasis in an area that is being quickly developed without paying mind to the creatures next door. Hosts were super and helpful, very easy to communicate with. I would recommend this to anyone looking to get away and relax in a gorgeous space and a comfortable house! Thank you so much for giving us these memories that will last a lifetime!! Kate Sutherland, Hatteras NC
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2023
Kate, you have just beautifully described how we feel about Arrogantly Shabby. Thank you so much for writing this wonderful review. We are so happy you and your family enjoyed your time here. We hope you will come back soon. Best, Angie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was awesome! 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2026
Thank you for the great review Sophie! We look forward to seeing you and your family. Have a wonderful Summer!
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