10/10 Excellent
Gabriel R.
28 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gabriel R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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Cozy cottage with hot tub, private yard and close to everything in Wilmington
Cottage in Wilmington with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3790 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Wilmington, NC
- Place, Legion Stadium4 min walk
- Place, Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens2 min drive
- Place, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center4 min drive
- Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)12 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Cozy cottage with hot tub, private yard and close to everything in Wilmington
Enjoy a peaceful stay at this 2-bedroom cottage in the heart of Wilmington. This charming retreat is just 10 minutes to downtown, 20 minutes to the beaches and close to everything the area has to offer. Capt.'s Cottage is a cozy, small home that's equipped with a washer/dryer, streaming TV's, comfy bedding and full kitchen to make your stay comfortable. Guests love the large, private patio and yard for unwinding and relaxing. Wether you're here for a concert, wedding, weekend getaway, or just exploring, you'll love Capt.'s Cottage.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 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
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, lock the doors and return the keys
Easy Check Out
- Please make sure you grabbed phone charges, portable speakers and adapters, any personal items outside by the hot tub, outside shower, bathroom and bedroom.
- Please close the umbrella on the table in the backyard (just in case a storm blows up before we get there to clean).
💡 Turn off all lights
🗑 Place any trash/recyclables in the outside receptacles
- Place any used towels and linens in the laundry hamper in the main bedroom closet or bathroom floor. No need to strip the bed, housekeeper will do all of that.
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Wilmington
Wilmington is home to this cottage. 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 Legion Stadium or Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.
Wilmington, NC
What's nearby
- Western Corridor Southside Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Legion Stadium - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Port of Wilmington - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 14 min walk
- Circle K - 3 min drive
- Winnie's Tavern - 19 min walk
- Dram Tree Tavern - 15 min walk
- Burger King - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nate T.
31 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nate T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
mary b.
11 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
mary b.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
About the host
Hosted by Billy Cuthrell
Being native North Carolinians, we love all our state has to offer and sharing with our guests the amazing things you can do in NC. From the mountains to the sea we enjoy the people and places that make our state so unique. We spend lots of time outside year around and especially on the rivers and creeks in the summers. We're huge fans of music and we love supporting local restaurants and businesses.
Why they chose this property
Sunset Park is Wilmington's oldest neighborhood and it's got a unique character all its own. The neighborhood is located about 10 minutes to downtown Wilmington and about 20 minutes to Carolina and Wrightsville Beaches and about 30 to Kure Beach, so it's centrally located to all of the great amenities in the area and pretty easy to get around from the cottage. Lots of good restaurants are located within a few minutes of us, too.
What makes this property unique
Located in historic Sunset Park in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina, the cottage started its life in the early 1940's as a single room fishing shack that was constructed on the north end of Carolina Beach, about 20 minutes away. Years later the house was moved to its current location and a small addition and bathroom were added making the house a grand total of 600 sq ft (tiny house living at it's best!). Eventually the house became home to WM Register, a tug boat captain that worked his days on the Cape Fear River, and his wife, Gladys, hence the name Capt.'s Cottage.
This little house has lots of character in a small space and it's the very last of the old fishing shacks that dotted the NC coast a hundred years ago when the only way to reach Carolina Beach was by train from the "mainland of Wilmington.
This little house has lots of character in a small space and it's the very last of the old fishing shacks that dotted the NC coast a hundred years ago when the only way to reach Carolina Beach was by train from the "mainland of Wilmington.
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