Family & Pet-Friendly, Near Beaches + Restaurants, 2BR, 2BA
Welcome to Your Monkey Junction House – the perfect family-friendly escape in Wilmington, NC! Whether you're visiting the beach, exploring historic downtown, or just looking for a relaxing getaway, our comfortable 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers everything you need.
Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1: Queen-size bed with soft linens
Bedroom 2: Full-over-Full bunk bed (sleeps up to 4 kids)
Sleeps up to 5 guests total
Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms with towels, toiletries, and hairdryer provided
Kitchen: Fully stocked with all new stainless steel appliances, microwave, toaster oven, Keurig coffee maker, and outdoor grill
Entertainment:
3 Smart TVs with 145+ Spectrum channels
Free high-speed Spectrum WiFi
Extras:
Washer & dryer in home
Fenced backyard with patio seating
Free use of 2 kayaks with gear
Driveway parking
Pet Friendly – with prior approval and an additional pet fee No Smoking Indoors – please use the back porch
Prime Location:
Walk to top local restaurants like Rucker Johns, Islands Fresh Mex Grill, Chow Thai, and IHOP
10–15 min to Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, and Kure Beach
10 min to Downtown Wilmington, Riverwalk, Theaters, and UNCW
8 min to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
Nearby Stores & Amenities: Walmart, Walgreens, Harris Teeter, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Post Office, Buffalo Wild Wings, and more – all within 2–3 minutes by car!
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
Property # 959309vb
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, 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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Tregembo Animal Park and Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
Riverwalk - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
Battleship North Carolina - 18 min drive - 15.1 km
Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 20 min walk
Beer Den - 16 min walk
Cook Out - 10 min walk
The Smoke House at Monkey Junction - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Family & Pet-Friendly, Near Beaches + Restaurants, 2BR, 2BA pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Family & Pet-Friendly, Near Beaches + Restaurants, 2BR, 2BA?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family & Pet-Friendly, Near Beaches + Restaurants, 2BR, 2BA?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family & Pet-Friendly, Near Beaches + Restaurants, 2BR, 2BA?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family & Pet-Friendly, Near Beaches + Restaurants, 2BR, 2BA located?
Located in the heart of Wilmington, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Tregembo Animal Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Halyburton Park and Cameron Art Museum. Western Corridor Southside Park and Snow’s Cut Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
House was nice and clean. Filled with all kinds of helpful amenities.
Brandi s.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us and for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you found the house clean and well-equipped — we try to think of all the little details that make a stay comfortable. You’re welcome back anytime!
This property was so perfect for our weekend stay in Wilmington! We made use of the grill, the firepit, and the kayaks, and 10/10 would recommend all of those things! The location was a bit far from downtown, but very centrally located to explore the greater Cape Fear area. Awesome space and amenities for the price.
Shelby L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the grill, firepit, and kayaks — they’re some of our favorite parts of the property, too. It sounds like you made the most of your stay exploring the area! We’d love to host you again anytime you’re back in Wilmington.
Very nice place, nice little touches. Had everything you need it. Nice fenced in backyard for my dogs to enjoy. Close to everything. I would definitely stay again. Thank you for your hospitality.
Linda L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thank you, Linda, for the 10/10 review and kind words. We’re glad the home, amenities, and location worked so well for your stay, and that the fenced backyard was a hit with your dogs. We appreciate you and would be delighted to host you again.
Perfect spot to visit with my mom. One floor, incredibly clean and comfortable, and one of the most nicely stocked kitchens I've ever seen in a rental house. Our oldest son is in college in Wilmington, and I like to spoil him by cooking a few meals when I'm in town. It was a breeze in this kitchen! I had everything I needed. Communication with owner was fast and friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Listing appropriate, nice neighborhood, easy to visit local attractions and restaurants.
Lara K.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thank you, Lara! I’m so glad you enjoyed the neighborhood and found the listing just as described. It’s great to hear you were able to take advantage of the local attractions and restaurants nearby. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
We loved being close enough to the beach for a quick drive and being in a quiet neighborhood for the night. Comfortable and clean stay. Even our infant and dogs loved it.
Beautiful house within 15 mins of wilmington and carolina beach, we were expecting something much smaller for the price but it turned out to be an excellent value with a fenced in back yard for the pups, has many different restaurants within walking distance
cecil f.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thank you, Cecil! I’m so glad you enjoyed the house and found it to be such a great value. It’s wonderful to hear that the fenced yard was perfect for your pups and that you loved being close to both the beaches and local restaurants. We’d be delighted to host you again anytime!
We came to Wilmington for a triathlon and found this place. Close to race but away from the traffic. Was a hidden gem!!! Found out, after talking to locals, that our location in Monkey Junction, is a favorite spot!!! Not only was location amazing but our hosts had fast communication with us when we needed it!
Elly Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thank you, Elly! We’re so glad our home was the perfect spot for your triathlon stay. Monkey Junction really is a hidden gem, and it’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed both the location and our communication. We’d be delighted to host you again anytime!
The home was perfect for our family of 3, plus dog. We always bring some basic items, such as toilet paper, paper towels and trash bags. The owner had everything covered. We didn't need a thing. Really nice location. Quick drive to the beach and several nice restaurants nearby.
We had a nice stay. House is nice in a nice neighborhood. As described. It would have been nice to have a starter coffee for us.
Some issues: no WiFi the entire time. Communication was non existent from owners. We asked questions, got no reply. Checkout was at 10am. Maids showed up at 9:30am.
Kristie P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the house and the neighborhood. I apologize for the inconvenience caused by the WiFi issues; unfortunately, it was a widespread outage affecting much of southeastern NC, including Wilmington, and I appreciate your understanding.
Regarding communication, I did respond to your inquiries as soon as I was able, and I’m sorry if there was any confusion. I’ll ensure to improve our communication during future outages.
Thank you for letting us know about the early arrival of the cleaning team. I will address this with them to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
I hope you enjoyed your stay overall, and we would love the opportunity to host you again in the future!
Best regards,
Kristen Bray
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gregory
15 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice and clean property. We loved everything about it and would definitely stay here again. There were only two things that surprised us.
First, there was no coffee in the house, we had to go get our own Kcups for the Kurig which needed to be cleaned thoroughly, it had old brown water sitting in the reservoir. This surprised us because every place we’ve ever stayed has always had coffee available.
Second, we ran out of Kleenex. There were only a couple left in the box when we arrived.
Otherwise the place is perfect.
Gregory
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Connie M.
31 Jan, 2017
Amazing property, home away from home
We were so pleased with our stay here at Monkey Junction house. The owners went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. The home is well taken care of and everything in perfect working order. We were in town for work and stayed for two months. It was the perfect neighborhood for us we had our little girl with us and everyone is so wonderful in the area. Close to Walmart, gas stations, about 10 minute drive to the beach or 10 minute drive to historical downtown Wilmington. Bring your bird feeders we loved watching the Cardinals and Blue Jays out the big window to back yard. Thank you to Kristen and Mike for going above and beyond. If we in the area in the future we would love to stay at Monkey Junction house.
Connie M.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Hi Connie! What a way to start the day–a warm, complimentary letter from our first guest. Thank you so much for letting us know that you enjoyed your stay. Your letter made our day and we would welcome your family back anytime!
Looked like months of hair in the house, especially in the bathrooms. Even after we cleaned it, it came back. It may have been in the AC too.
One of the bunk beds had a food wrapper and pieces of leaves in it although it was made.
Food near the back door with ants on it.
Had to clean the coffee maker before using it.
The kitchen sink was dirty.
The mats in both showers have mildew on them.
The shower curtain in the master bath is nasty.
The rug in the living room has stains in it.
The chairs on the porch are dirty.
The cleaning fee we paid seems wasted.
We stayed at this property over Thanksgiving. We do not recommend this place: The couch has a strong odor, as well as the blankets provided to cover the couch.
We had to go out and buy our own towels since the towels provided are so dirty they are gray (supposed to be white). We also saw that there is no difference between the bath towels and the dog towels so if you stay here definitely bring your own.
The grass in the front and back yard is also very long and has not been mowed in sometime so makes it impossible for kids to play outside.
We had an uneventful stay and end up leaving a day early.
After our departure, the owners attempted to tell us that the highchair had a tear in it, and it was our responsibility. This like many fixtures in the house was very old, and it felt like they were attempting to get us to pay for items we hardly touched , let alone damaged. Please be aware that when booking this property, there is high likelihood that they will attempt to get you to pay for an old item in the house, claiming damage to old outdated items.
If you do stay here make sure to take pictures or video of the whole house before and prior to your departure!
We have stayed at multiple rentals over the years and if we had really damaged something we wouldn't have a problem paying for it. But it is completely unfair to try to make us responsible for something we didn't damage.
Ana J.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec, 2023
Dear Ana,
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent stay at our property during Thanksgiving. We've carefully reviewed your comments and would like to address the concerns you raised.
It's surprising to hear about issues with the couch and blankets, especially given your message upon check-out expressing gratitude and stating, "We loved your house." This contrasts with your current review, and we wish these concerns had been communicated during your stay.
Regarding the towels, we provide both new and retired towels for pet convenience. To avoid any misunderstanding, the stained, retired towels are kept in a basket above the washer and dryer.
Concerning the grass length, we mow our yard regularly, and it had been mowed a few days before your check-in. We regret any inconvenience and would have gladly arranged for additional maintenance during your 7-day stay if you had communicated your preference.
The torn highchair became apparent during our post-check-out inspection, and our intention in communicating this finding was transparency, not an attempt to create discord. We were disheartened by your confrontational response, threatening us with a negative review.
Our commitment to open communication is evident in the note on our refrigerator, which states, "*If something is not satisfactory to you, please contact us within 24 hours of check-in." We encourage guests to take advantage of this policy to address any concerns promptly.
We appreciate your previous positive sentiments and regret that our recent interaction has led to a less-than-ideal experience. We wish you well in your future travels.
Best regards,
Kristen and Mike Bray
Thank you for sharing your property with us. We enjoyed our down time in between wedding activities. Everything same as appeared online. Clean, comfortable and cozy.
The property is cozy and reminded me of home, not like a hotel or beach house. It's my favorite property to rent to date. My kids and dog had a Great time!
My daughter got married in Wilmington the weekend of Ian. The owners worked with us during this special time. The house was even prettier than any of the pictures! The decor was beautiful and the house was super clean! Definitely great location as well! We would absolutely stay again if we go to Wilmington. We have stayed at many VRBO’s at different places and this place the owners were the friendliest and the house exceeded expectations! Highly recommend
Wonderful stay! House was in a nice, quiet neighborhood just off the main highway. It was convenient to be so close to Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. House was very clean, nicely decorated, and the host was quick to answer any questions. Would definitely stay again!
Very nice rental. Clean, comfortable and close to everything’. Nice front porch and backyard for relaxing and great conversations. Would stay again and recommend for others.
Stayed 7 days in Nov 2021
Pros: location - quiet neighborhood in central location to area beaches and river walk
WiFi - one guest was able to work remotely during stay
Amenities - house is adequately equipped and clean
Owner responsiveness - 2 broken items repaired in 2 days
Cons:
When room configuration changes (twins to bunk) after initial contract, renters should be notified directly and immediately!! The bunk was inconvenient for adults.
This property is very well furnished and decorated. Has all the necessities for a comfortable stay and even more. Loved the secure fenced in back yard for our two small dogs. I would recommend and would gladly stay here again.
Very cute house and had everything could need. Great location and quiet neighborhood. Big hit for my dog with the big fenced in yard. Super nice owners! Highly recommend. Would definitely stay again.
Becky M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
4/10 Poor
Robert S.
30 Sept, 2021
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Okay house
Dead roaches everywhere. Owner never got back to us about having to leave early due to a death in the family. No communication whatsoever.
Robert S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
About the host
Hosted by Kristen Bray
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests