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Backyard Beach Barn ~ 3 miles to beach!

Holiday home in Wilmington with kitchen and patio

Bright, open floor-plan with plenty of space!

Smart TV that spins and can be viewed from living room or bedroom.

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2440 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Wilmington, NC

Place, Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
‪4 min drive‬
Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
‪5 min drive‬
Place, Wrightsville Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Backyard Beach Barn ~ 3 miles to beach!

At 440 square feet this one bedroom studio style guesthouse lives large both inside and out!

Amazing location just 4 minutes to Wrightsville Beach without traffic, 6 minutes to UNCW, and 15 minutes to Wilmington's historic downtown riverfront.

Large covered back patio with plenty of space to relax, grill, and eat.

Reliable high speed internet makes this a great place to stay connected with work.

From the moment you step foot inside you will enjoy an open, fully renovated interior with full kitchen (no dishwasher), full bathroom with tub/shower combo, dining table for two, living room with 60" ultra high definition smart television that rotates 180 degrees in the wall so it can be viewed from the bedroom as well. The bedroom has a KING size bed and closet that includes a stacked laundry machine.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours 9pm - 8am

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Wilmington

Located in Wilmington, this holiday home is near the beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and 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 Trask Coliseum or Legion Stadium.

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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

Airlie Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Mayfaire Town Center - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
Wrightsville Beach - 11 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min walk
‪Casey's Barbecue & Home Cookin' Buffet - ‬2 min drive
‪Moe's Original BBQ - ‬18 min walk
‪Boathouse Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Backyard Beach Barn ~ 3 miles to beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Backyard Beach Barn ~ 3 miles to beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Backyard Beach Barn ~ 3 miles to beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Backyard Beach Barn ~ 3 miles to beach! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from New Hanover County Arboretum and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Airlie Gardens and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

28 Sept, 2025

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

Very cozy place. Great back porch. Close to beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

11 Aug, 2025

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

Great Stay

My wife and I came over for a couple night quick anniversary trip! The place is great and even better than the pictures! Very close drive to Wrightsville Beach and good local restaurants. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leela P.

25 Jun, 2025

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

Early summer getaway

Fantastic location, super quick to get to Wilmington and Wrightsville!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin W.

20 Aug, 2025

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

Property just as pictured. Very clean. Easy check-in. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lainey K.

17 Jun, 2025

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

Amazing and Cozy place to stay!

We had a great time at this awesome place close to the beach! Super clean, cozy and worthwhile! Also appreciate the fast response time from the property owners 10/10 experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becca H.

9 Apr, 2025

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

Clean, Comfortable, Convenient!

This rental is clean, welcoming and perfect size!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

12 Sept, 2025

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

Very cute guest house. The inside was clean. Owner should consider purchasing a few new towels and adding an extra set. Used our own chairs for sitting outside. The existing furniture could use some love. Grill was rusted, which was disappointing. However, there were plenty of local restaurants. Plenty to do in the area, beaches are great. Overall, nice place to stay, very close to everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

T. D.

29 Jul, 2024

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

Great weekend getaway

This spot was the perfect size for my husband and I for a long weekend trip. It was clean and close to anything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

3 Nov, 2024

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

Backyard beach barn

I stayed at the beach barn for about 2 months and it was fantastic. Super clean and great hosts. Truly a five star property.

Stayed 56 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

12 May, 2025

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

Everything you need in Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

Pleasantly surprised by how spacious and well-stocked this space was! Clean & comfortable, and an easy drive to both downtown and the beach. We loved the outdoor patio & furniture. To note, the house is on a very busy road, so walking / biking from the property was not ideal, so do plan to drive when you need to go somewhere. That said, we would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig O.

24 Jun, 2024

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

Perfect

Clean, great location, everything worked! Really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda L.

24 Sept, 2025

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

My partner and I turned a business trip into a little vacation staying here for a week. The studio is more spacious than you would think, including the private part of the backyard. This place is great for couples and is conveniently located to many great spots; it is also only about 15 minutes or less to the beach. At one point, we did have a problem with the wifi connectivity, the host replied promptly and the issue was solved in 10 minutes or less. We also ran into him one morning and he seemed pleasant. Overall, we are pretty self sufficient people and didn't need very much past that. Whomever stayed before us did leave us with dirty dishes so we opted to handwash everything before use, and the towels and sheets/comforter provided had an odor to them, even after being rewashed.All in all, I think this is a reasonably priced and cozy vacation spot!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

2 Jun, 2024

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

Great Stay

We really enjoyed our time at this rental. The place was clean and welcoming. It’s very close to a lot of things in Wilmington including the beach. We felt like we had some privacy on the property too.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey W.

9 Jul, 2023

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

Just as advertised

Great location. Super clean and comfortable. Perfect getaway spot!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

12 Sept, 2023

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

Perfect anniversary getaway!

This house was perfect place for my husband and I to spend our first anniversary. We were close in proximity to downtown Wilmington and just a short drive to the beach!! The house had everything we needed and the owners were very helpful when I had a question. Would definitely recommend this place and will re-book if we make it back to the area!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica Y.

30 Jul, 2024

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

Monzo

I was very pleased with the property. Convenient to my office and the beach. I was in Wilmington for work and it rained the whole time of my stay. I was able to get caught up on some of my shows. Hope to book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

26 Jun, 2023

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

Nice little house

This was all we needed. No busy hotel. Close to the beach and restaurants and shopping. Very modern and a huge TV that swivels. Back porch was nice to sit on and enjoy coffee or a brief rain shower. Had a grill but we did not use it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam O.

2 Aug, 2023

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

Gem of a Place to Stay!

My wife and I stayed at Jonny & Marry’s place while on vacation with the intentions of scoping out the area to see if we wanted to relocate to Wilmington from MA. The place appeared to be small from the outside, however it was surprisingly spacious inside, very clean, comfortable with all the amenities you would need. The hosts were very friendly/helpful, while at the same time gave us all the space we needed. The location was perfect. Both the property and area were amazing and we will be planning to relocate in the next year or two. 5 starts all around!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

1 Jul, 2022

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

Backyard Beach Barn Bliss (BBB B)

Overall our trip was very relaxing and fun. The location of the apartment was close to all things needed (beach, food, fun). Though it is a small space it really lives big and lives up to its promise. We enjoyed the patio area one evening and ate dinner outside. The TV swing feature is very convenient for when it was time for my daughter to sleep and I still stayed up to watch movies. A few suggestions: I would add a vacuum or broom to getup sand from the beach or food crumbs Add a curtain or blinds on the front door window for privacy and maybe some games for family fun. Thanks to the property manager with a quick response with the key, when my daughter locked us out of the laundry room/closet! It was a lovely stay and I would definitely book again and tell others about it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melodie M.

15 Sept, 2025

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

Clean, neat, bed slept great. Very close to everything. We so enjoyed our 2 night stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

2 Jul, 2024

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

Cute Property, Excellent Host

Johnny is a fantastic host and very attentive when responding to questions. The property is a cute open floor plan with a TV that spins so it can be watched in bed or on the couch. The back patio was nice to enjoy when having coffee. Check-in and check-out was seamless. If you are staying for a longer period of time with more than one person, I would bring an extra set of towels and extra K-cups. The property is located about 5-minutes from Wrightsville beach when driving, however the beach parking is terrible, and you have to pay. Downtown Wilmington is about a 15–20-minute drive. Carolina Beach is about a 35-minute drive away and is easier to park at if you go to SandPiper Lane as there is a bathroom right off the beach; pay to park. Overall, our experience was really good here and Johnny is an excellent host!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie N.

19 Oct, 2023

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

Fall Break Visiting Granddaughter @UNC-W

The Beach Barn was the perfect stay to visit my granddaughter attending UNC-W. The house was very clean and had so many cute features. It was nice to have all the essentials provided with the property. Which we could just enjoy our stay and not have to run out and pick those things up or travel with them. The host really thought of all the comforts of home combined in this property which made for a pleasurable stay. The granddaughter commented that whenever her mother visits, this is a place she’d like for them to stay as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb J.

28 Oct, 2022

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

Cozy Beach House

We had a great time staying at this cute cozy beach house. It was perfect for my husband & I. It was very clean & comfortable, especially the bed which is a plus. We enjoyed the patio & the backyard was very private for relaxing. There is a lot to do in the area which makes it very convenient & not too far to the beach also. If we needed anything, the owners were right next door. We would definitely rent again!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

10 Jul, 2022

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

Just Beachy!

Super cute little house. New, clean, comfortable, and convenient. Great location for all things Wilmington/Wrightsville. Drive to beach was a breeze. Outdoor patio area at house is definitely a bonus! Owners very responsive and we would rent again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Johnny Arntsen

Hi friends! We are Johnny and Mary and we have a big heart for hospitality and making things beautiful! Our love for people and real-estate has lead our focus here to hosting YOU! It's our passion to customize spaces for the enjoyment of others. We also enjoy traveling with the family, experiencing different cultures and seeing new beauties. Life is most definitely an adventure!