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Modern Luxury - Close to Beach - Large Yard - King Bed
Holiday home with a water park, steps from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 62500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Wilmington, NC
- Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington4 min walk
- Place, Riverwalk13 min drive
- Place, Wilmington Convention Center14 min drive
- Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)11 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Matisse Guest Room
1 Queen Bed
Miro Guest Room
1 Queen Bed
Primary King Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Guest Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Half Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Primary Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Modern Luxury - Close to Beach - Large Yard - King Bed
Ultra Modern European Designer Artist's home, The Ice Palace, named for its White Marble Floors and Huge Copper Dragon Sculpture! Clean Private Home with Large Fully Stocked Gourmet Kitchen, Gas Cooktop - 3/4 Acre Property with Large Fenced in Backyard, Bikes, and Beach Gear! Everything you need for longer term stays! Close to Wrightsville Beach, Shopping, UNCW, Historic Dwtn, Cross City Bike Path, Excellent Central Location! Well behaved Pups stay Free and welcome upon request. NO PARTIES - NO SMOKING!
The space
Marble floors throughout all 2600 square feet of our unassuming 1960's Brick Ranch on the outside, All Modern on the inside. Open airy spaces to lounge and relax after a day of exploring Wilmington, or hitting Wrightsville Beach!
Large King primary bedroom with en-suite full bathroom and bidet, Two Queen bedrooms with a shared guest full bathroom featuring floor to ceiling marble, Italian glass mosaic accents, and granite vanity. Toiletries included: Natural - hand soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner & body lotion.
All linens, towels, bathrobes, and beach towels are included. Luxury down duvet comforters, down & memory foam pillows.
*100% Cotton Luxury Linens are cleaned with eco-friendly natural detergent
*there is a fold-out single bed with memory foam mattress in one of the guest bedroom closets if needed.
Fiber 2Gig Internet and in-room televisions with streaming movies & DVDs.
Gourmet Designer Kitchen with marble countertops, gas cooktop, all clad cookware, and countless cooking accessories for your use during your stay.
*We use Eco-Friendly All Natural Cleaning Products, have a whole home de-chlorinator system, and RO filtered drinking water.
*Large backyard enclosed with a six-foot fence great for pups, we have a doggy door insert available to provide 24-hour access to the backyard for him/her!
Smoking is NOT allowed on the property :-)
Guest access
Relax in the living room, gallery lounge or sip your morning coffee in the screened-in World Fusion room with soft trickling sounds from the water feature, also a great spot for a candlelit evening glass of wine.
Borrow our comfortable bikes to hop on the Cross City Bike Trail which takes you on a casual beautiful ride to Wrightsville Beach, Mayfaire Center for shopping and a movie, or for the more adventuresome, downtown to the farmers market Saturday mornings. We have 5 townie cruisers you may borrow, extra bikes can be rented at the local bike shop. (Not guaranteed, and please let us know if they need repair)
There are beach chairs, umbrellas, and cooler for your enjoyment in the garage.
Other things to note
Dogs allowed upon request, we do not charge a general pet fee, however pups are not permitted on the furniture or beds and if pet fur is found on the furniture or bed sheets there will be a $50.00 pet fee for extra cleaning. If you have a habitual rule breaker please consider bringing sheets to cover the furniture. :-)
*We have video cameras on the exterior of the home, tampering with the cameras will result in eviction and immediate termination of rental with no refund.
The space
Marble floors throughout all 2600 square feet of our unassuming 1960's Brick Ranch on the outside, All Modern on the inside. Open airy spaces to lounge and relax after a day of exploring Wilmington, or hitting Wrightsville Beach!
Large King primary bedroom with en-suite full bathroom and bidet, Two Queen bedrooms with a shared guest full bathroom featuring floor to ceiling marble, Italian glass mosaic accents, and granite vanity. Toiletries included: Natural - hand soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner & body lotion.
All linens, towels, bathrobes, and beach towels are included. Luxury down duvet comforters, down & memory foam pillows.
*100% Cotton Luxury Linens are cleaned with eco-friendly natural detergent
*there is a fold-out single bed with memory foam mattress in one of the guest bedroom closets if needed.
Fiber 2Gig Internet and in-room televisions with streaming movies & DVDs.
Gourmet Designer Kitchen with marble countertops, gas cooktop, all clad cookware, and countless cooking accessories for your use during your stay.
*We use Eco-Friendly All Natural Cleaning Products, have a whole home de-chlorinator system, and RO filtered drinking water.
*Large backyard enclosed with a six-foot fence great for pups, we have a doggy door insert available to provide 24-hour access to the backyard for him/her!
Smoking is NOT allowed on the property :-)
Guest access
Relax in the living room, gallery lounge or sip your morning coffee in the screened-in World Fusion room with soft trickling sounds from the water feature, also a great spot for a candlelit evening glass of wine.
Borrow our comfortable bikes to hop on the Cross City Bike Trail which takes you on a casual beautiful ride to Wrightsville Beach, Mayfaire Center for shopping and a movie, or for the more adventuresome, downtown to the farmers market Saturday mornings. We have 5 townie cruisers you may borrow, extra bikes can be rented at the local bike shop. (Not guaranteed, and please let us know if they need repair)
There are beach chairs, umbrellas, and cooler for your enjoyment in the garage.
Other things to note
Dogs allowed upon request, we do not charge a general pet fee, however pups are not permitted on the furniture or beds and if pet fur is found on the furniture or bed sheets there will be a $50.00 pet fee for extra cleaning. If you have a habitual rule breaker please consider bringing sheets to cover the furniture. :-)
*We have video cameras on the exterior of the home, tampering with the cameras will result in eviction and immediate termination of rental with no refund.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not child proof or safe, all tables are glass
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please be sure all dishes, pots & pans have been washed and put away.
Please be sure to pick up after your pet in the yard.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Wilmington
Located in Wilmington, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Bellamy Mansion Museum and Burgwin-Wright House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Mayfaire and Wrightsville SUP. Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and New Hanover County Arboretum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Wilmington, NC
What's nearby
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Mayfaire Town Center - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
- Riverwalk - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
- Wilmington Convention Center - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
- Battleship North Carolina - 15 min drive - 12.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Texas Roadhouse - 4 min drive
- Carolina Ale House - 3 min drive
- Origins Food and Drink - 20 min walk
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
- El Cerro Grande - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
18 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa B.
15 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ice Palace
Melissa B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mohammed A.
26 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer vacation
Mohammed A.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gayle R.
5 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gayle R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Dorian Hill
I am an artist and real estate agent licensed in Georgia and North Carolina and have enjoyed hosting guests since 2013. My husband John is a film art director, together we have had a blast renovating and decorating our own listings. The Ice Palace was our first! We hope you enjoy what we have created!
Why they chose this property
I purchased this property for its location and potential, it was a typical 60's brick ranch with original shag carpet and all. I completely gutted the house, opened the main living area along with many other modifications great and small, and have since added a modern driveway, and landscaping to the front. It is our home when we are in town as you will surely feel it has been loved!
What makes this property unique
I loved the proximity to the beach and used to ride my bike there often. I enjoy how central it is to most everything in Wilmington, and often walk to the local coffee shop about a 5 minute walk through the adjacent neighborhood. I love waking up to hear the birds in the morning.
Languages:
English, Italian
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