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Carolina Cottage at Carolina Pl

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Living area
Room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Cape Fear Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellamy Mansion Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom #2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Carolina Cottage at Carolina Pl

Carolina Cozy Cottage – A Charming Historic Retreat by Carolina Vacays

Another home professionally owned and managed by Carolina Vacays.

Pet-Friendly – No Fees, No Deposits, Ever!

Step back in time and experience the charm of Carolina Cozy Cottage, a beautifully maintained 1926 bungalow nestled in the tree-lined Carolina Place neighborhood of historic Downtown Wilmington. This picturesque area is perfect for leisurely walks, porch sitting with a cup of coffee, and soaking in the small-town ambiance.

Many guests have described our neighborhood as where “Gilmore Girls” meets “The Andy Griffith Show” – a friendly, walkable community with a delightful mix of classic homes.

(Fun fact: The home two doors down was featured as Lucas Scott’s house in the hit TV show One Tree Hill! A little piece of Wilmington’s Hollywood history.)

Inside the Cottage: Classic Charm Meets Modern Comfort.....

* 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms – Both with queen beds and plush linens
* Primary bath with a clawfoot soaking tub and rain showerhead
* Fully stocked kitchen – Everything you need to prepare a gourmet meal (yes, even Thanksgiving dinner!)
* Original hardwood floors, 9 1/2-ft ceilings, and large windows for natural light
* Smart TVs in both bedrooms & living room
* Ceiling fans throughout for a cool coastal breeze
* Self-check-in with an electronic keypad for hassle-free arrivals
* All linens & towels included (No surprise fees!)

Southern Hospitality Starts on the Porch.....

Relax on the front porch swing or one of the classic rocking chairs – the perfect spot to sip your morning coffee or wind down with an evening cocktail. The fenced-in front yard is great for pets, and the private parking for two cars (right by the back door) means no street-parking stress.

A Prime Location – Close to Everything.....

* 1.5 miles to the Downtown Wilmington Riverwalk
* 7 miles to Wrightsville Beach
* 6-7 blocks to the vibrant Cargo District (boutiques, breweries, and creative spaces!)
* Minutes from golf courses, shopping, and historic sites
* 1.5 miles from University of NC at Wilmington (UNC-W)
* Short drive to multiple beaches – Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Topsail, and more

Truly Pet-Friendly – No Gimmicks, No Fees!
Your furry friends are always welcome at Carolina Cozy Cottage! We designed the home with pets in mind.....

* Fenced yard for worry-free playtime
* Leather furniture & minimal carpeting – No stress about pet hair
* Dog bowls & a pet gate available for use

Because we believe vacations should include the whole family—without extra costs.

Stay a While!

Considering an extended getaway? We happily welcome 30+ day stays – just ask for special pricing!

If your dates are not available at Carolina Cottage, please check our website CarolinaVacays for other properties where you can book through VRBO!!

We can’t wait to host you!

Book your stay and experience the warmth, charm, and history of Carolina Cozy Cottage.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Wilmington

Carolina Place, a neighbourhood in Wilmington, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College or Legion Stadium.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Fear Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bellamy Mansion Museum - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Riverwalk - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fermental - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪On Thyme - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mess Hall ILM - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪East Coast Seafood - ‬2 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn S D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very welcoming to us and our dog Coco!!! She loved laying in the yard, watching the world go by:) The kitchen had everything you would need to cook.The house was spotless and beautifully decorated. Cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2026
Thank you! We LOVED having you guys! Please come again soon!!!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace L P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable place. They had everything I could possible need, it was super homey! We enjoyed sitting on the front porch with our pup using the fenced in front yard. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaKisha H.

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

Great cozy home!

Came for our honeymoon and loved every minute of this home. Beautiful yet comfortable decor. Would recommend host and location for anyone looking for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2025
Thank you so much LaKisha! Really enjoyed having you both! Please come again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carolina Cozy Cottage was the perfect place for us to stay with our pup. The home is comfortable and in a great location! We enjoyed walking in the neighborhood and how convenient it was to get to everything we wanted to do. There were even supplies for our pup which was great since we forgot his water and food bowl!5/5 stars! I highly recommend this truly cozy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jill o.

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

great stay

great home lovely time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Jill! Glad you enjoyed your visit!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

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

Wonderful stay with our 2 doggos

Such a pleasure to have a charming, well-located, comfortable and clean place to stay in Wilmington. We would definitely love to stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linn V.

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

Reunion of old friends

We truly enjoyed staying at the cottage. It was comfortable, and charming. We appreciated a chance to stay in an older home, as I always wished we could have a home like that.We also appreciated the ability to take our little doggies with us. We had a great time in Wilmington :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Wilmington May 2025

This was a great property in a great location. It was really cute and had everything we needed. The porch was great for relaxing and people watching. All of the neighbors said hi when they walked by and the little dog next door was cute and friendly with our dog. The location was very convenient to the downtown/ riverfront area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2025
Thank you so much, Michelle! Winnie (the dog next door) says hello, too! LOL enjoyed you being our Guests. Would love to have you again soon! Thanks! Dena
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen R.

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

Dena"s Place

Just a fine place !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2020
Allen! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope Wilmington was good to you! Come back soon!! ~~Dena
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Our Wrightsville Trip

We enjoyed our stay in Wilmington. The house was lovely and the amenities were wonderful! We had a terrific vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Jennifer! So glad you enjoyed your trip to Wilmington and your stay in my home! Please come back soon!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!! Dena
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Great weekend getaway!

Lovely two bedroom home close to downtown. Perfect for a few days away and visiting with friends. Home had everything we needed for a perfect stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Christine!!! Thank you for being such WONDERFUL Guests and for the wonderful review! I am glad you enjoyed your stay! I do hope you will consider my home on your next Wilmington getaway....Wilmington in the Spring is AMAZING!!! Again, thank you for taking time out to review my home and your stay!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

Wilmington trip

It was a very nice house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather U.

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

Thanksgiving Get Away

A great home to stay with the family and dogs. Everything was super clean and comfortable. The house was very dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2022
Thank you so much, Heather! Look forward to having you all again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is absolutely charming, just like the neighborhood. Dena was so kind and thoughtful, she makes you feel right at home! They have everything you need - even potty bags for your dogs. And they are SO amazing about bringing your pups. Seriously if you are considering this property go for it. The location is perfect, its a happy little house, and the hosts are top notch!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn "Sloan" B.

Very comfortable Great Downtown Bungalow in a very cozy neighborhood

I loved Dena's place so much. It was super comfortable and really pretty. Great front porch too!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
So glad I could help you with a place to stay while looking to move back to Wilmington. Hope you are back permanently soon!!!!! Come back anytime....the porch misses you!! Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al B.

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

Great Stay

Loved the home the neighbor and the owners. Many small considerations that made it special
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2024
Thank you so much Al! We have thoroughly loved you and Pam being our Guests. Looking forward to your stay next year!! By the way, how was the eclipse viewing? :) --Dena and Darren
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Visiting Family in NC

We had a wonderful time, the cottage was lovely and in a perfect location. Thank you, Dena, hope to be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

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

Pre-Wedding Planning Stay

Great bungalow in the wonderful community of Carolina Place. We enjoyed staying there for a few days and of course, enjoyed downtown Wilmington. be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2022
Chris! So glad you enjoyed your stay! I hope you were able to complete all your wedding plans!! Please come back anytime!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip H.

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

Last min get away

Beautiful home that made our family feel welcome and safe during our trip .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Phillip! So glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back soon! Thank you! ~~Dena
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

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

Beautiful stay in Wilmington!!

We loved our stay at Dena's home in Wilmington. We had such a great week. Great location, close to downtown Wilmington shops/restaurants and to Wrightsville beach! The house had everything we needed and was just as it was shown in pictures.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Debra! I am so glad you enjoyed your trip to Wilmington and your stay at my home! Getting to know my Guests is the BEST part of sharing my home! Please come back anytime!!!! Thanks!! Dena
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Eat Wilmington Get Away

This is one of the best properties in Wilmington you can visit! Conveniently located to downtown and to the beach provides access to both. Great food and atmosphere. House was very well-kept and supplied with everything we needed to enjoy yourself
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2022
Thanks for the very kind comments, Kevin. You are welcome back anytime!! ~~Dena
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

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

Best host

Dena is so great. Always making our trips to the area extra special.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario C.

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

great house/host

liked the house so much, I booked it a 2nd time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Family Trip

Dena is a great host and the house is charming. This was our second time at the house and we enjoyed it as much as the first time. The location is great, and one can easily get to the beach or enjoy the downtown/riverfront.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Jennifer....you are so kind. Thanks again for being a repeat Guest! Please come back again next year...or try out our Downtown Proper (2nd st) condo. ~~Dena
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

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

Cozy Getaway in the cutest neighborhood

This cozy cottage was exactly what the doctor ordered for our family getaway. The house had everything we needed (the front porch got a lot of use:)), the beds were comfy, and we felt right at home. Easy drive to the beach and super close to downtown! Dena is the best and took great care of us!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
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