Family Retreat w/ Heated Pool, Hot Tub & RV Hookup -15min to Wrightsville Beach!

Uncle Horacio's is the perfect family or group retreat, featuring a 20 x 40 heated salt water pool, screened in porch with sunken hot tub, child friendly back deck, playground, partial RV Hookup in the driveway, child-proofed Dining Room & Family Room, Games Parlor and a fully outfitted Nursery!

Tucked away in one of Wilmington's nicest neighborhoods, this elegantly comfortable four bedroom, two and one half bath home accommodates up to 9 Adult guests plus an infant in the Nursery's crib. (Note: four bedrooms, so, max adult occupancy must include two adults on the bottom full bunk in the Nursery bedroom, one on the top single bed bunk in the Nursery bedroom. The remaining three bedrooms [1 king, 1 queen and 1 full] accommodate up to two adults each.) Less than 7 miles from Wrightsville Beach, 10 miles from Historic Downtown Wilmington and less than 5 miles from the very popular Mayfaire Towncenter, this conveniently located home has something for everyone, especially the children and pets in your family! Relax in the hammock in the bamboo enclosed private back yard, while the kids play in their own private play yard with swings, slides, sandbox and a play house! Take a swim in the 20 x 40 heated salt water pool! Pool toys and flotation devices for every age are provided! Or, if you need a little extra warmth, take a soak in the 6 person hot tub beneath the flickering lantern lights of the screened in porch. Enjoy a family BBQ on the spacious and child-friendly back deck! You can even bring Fido! We can leave the bikes out for your use upon request. (Be sure to let me know if you wish to use them! Otherwise they may be locked up the private garage.) And for those traveling by RV, 50AMP and water hookups are available in the driveway. (A small electric fee will apply)

The cook in your group will love the fully outfitted Tuscan-Industrial styled kitchen! With an inviting wine bar and Pecan Live-Edge conversation table that seats four, this warm space opens through double french doors to the back deck. Perfect for entertaining and fully stocked with dishes, cookware, spices and all the basics you have at home, you will enjoy cooking in this beautiful, centrally located kitchen.

The Dining Room and Family Room are child-proofed and pet friendly! With a formal look and a laid back feel, the Dining Room seats10 plus a highchair. Child-proof corner cabinets hold plenty of extra dinner ware and flatware to accommodate large groups. This lovely space is connected directly with the Family Room, which is equipped with sanitized child toys, books for all ages, a big screen TV and even a hidden changing station! The new 60 inch smart television is perfect for a family movie night. Pop some corn & grab a comfy throw for a family movie night. The Family Room is a great space for your entire group.

Just opposite the Family Room on the other side of the Kitchen and Foyer is the Games Parlor. This warm and inviting room, decorated with beautiful original art work, antique mirrors and furnishings, is well appointed with numerous board and card games, a profession poker set, mahjong & a fabulous cocktail style arcade video console with EVERY classic game you can name! Play your twentieth century heart out on classics like Donkey Kong, Frogger Ms. Pacman, Galaga and hundreds more! (Please note that the Parlor is NOT child-proofed.) The game benches are packed with card games, board games and puzzles for good old fashioned family fun!

A lovely half Bath with a highboy toilet and a convenient Laundry Room stocked with pool towels and robes for the hot tub finish out the downstairs space. The doggy door is located in the Laundry Room as well, and that's where you'll find pet dishes (and a few treats for Fido!).

As we talk about Fido, here we should note: Our kitties, Tippy and Molly, live full time in a separate and private apartment on the property, just off the back of the attached garage. They have their own private entrance and side yard, so you may not see them at all... But they may just sneak in for a peek around if you leave the doggy door open. It will be closed when you arrive to discourage them; but if they do slip in, just set them out again and they will get the hint. A caretaker stops by and feeds them daily; but, your privacy will not be disturbed by her. She comes and goes via the private side gate to the private yard and apartment. And both Molly and Tippy are accustomed to dogs and guests, and are friendly to both!

Upstairs a large masculine Master Suite with king size bed and new smart TV await. The antique wardrobe and hutch provide plenty of guest space, and, basic toiletries are provided in the on-suite Bathroom. All linens including extra blankets and pillows are provided for your stay!

The double sink Hall Bath is likewise supplied with toiletries, first aid kit and even children's bath toys! Still training a little one? No problem! A training toilet is found in the bathroom closet.

The nursery is child-proofed and thoughtfully sanitized for each group's stay. In addition to the comfy crib, a full size bottom bunk and an upper single bunk means this room will sleep up to four children (or three adults)! The Nursery is loaded with toys for all ages and everything you may need for traveling babies and toddlers. Baby supplies like a pack-n-play crib for the beach, stroller, bouncer, carrier and swing can be found in the closet- cleaned, sanitized and ready for your use. Express yourself on the blackboard wall or bang out a new song in the music corner... This room is a blast for little ones!

The Bride's Bedroom is a spacious feminine bedroom retreat that overlooks the back yard and pool area. With a queen bed, comfy reading chair and beautiful handmade area rug, this room is a favorite space for our most honored guests. Many brides have donned their gowns here while peeking out the blackout curtains at their guests gathering below in the backyard.

A fourth bedroom, called simply the Guest's Room, offers a cozy reading chair, Roku TV and double bed.

Please note: We keep a fold out bed with an inflatable mattress (full size) that may be used for overflow guests in the game room or family room when they need it. (I warn, the downstairs areas do not offer a great deal of privacy, but it is a comfortable bed and easy to use.) Please request this bed be left out along with the linens and bedding if you think you may need it.

We raised four amazing men in this home and over the decades we've welcomed hundreds of friends there to celebrate life and family. A place of peace where hospitality is a cherished expression of love and kindness. It is our sincerest desire that you feel well cared for the moment you enter and that you leave feeling rested and refreshed in body and spirit. Here you are truly welcome!

A few items that must be said:
Note: The pool is not heated year round, but may be heated to a comfortable 83 degrees upon request only. An additional "Heating Fee" of $50 per day will be required. A solar blanket cover has been installed and most months is sufficient to maintain a pleasant temperature, but for the cooler months the propane heat pump extends swim season quite a lot! Please note: The blanket MUST be used at all times when the pool is not in use. It may be easily removed by use of a simple crank that rolls the blanket up and away for swimming and fun time. Thank you for understanding and cooperation.

PLEASE NOTE ALSO: THE BLANKET IS NOT A SOLID COVER AND WILL NOT SUPPORT ANY WEIGHT WHATSOEVER! CHILDREN AND PETS SHOULD BE SUPERVISED CLOSELY TO GUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTS! THE BLANKET WILL MAKE ESCAPE FROM FALL VERY DIFFICULT, AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH! PLEASE BE WARY AND KEEP AN EYE ON CHILDREN AND PETS!

PLEASE NOTE: In regards to Fido... Our neighborhood has numerous children and pets; therefore, ONLY safe breeds are allowed. If you are unsure if this definition will include your pet, please ask. We are real dog lovers and have enjoyed almost every breed in our family through the years; but, not all dogs and not all dog owners are alike. Therefore; all pets MUST BE accurately described as cat and child friendly. Ours is a family neighborhood where you'll see many people enjoying a bike ride or stroll with their pets. So pets MUST be well behaved and friendly under ALL circumstances. This we require without exception. And finally ONLY two pets per visit are allowed please. (This is outlined in the attached Short Term Rental Agreement, which we require all guests review prior to booking.) Guests with pets that mark and/or soil carpets or furniture WILL be charged any and all additional cleaning fees from their deposit; and, guests with pets that do not meet the guidelines specified herein will be asked to leave without refund.

Please note as well: Every person who lives on our cul-de-sac is reasonable, hospitable and kind. This being said we too try to be good neighbors and insist that our guests follow neighborhood rules and policies during their stay. The posted maximum neighborhood speed limit is 25 miles per hour due to the high volume of children and pets. PLEASE respect this policy! Neighborhood quiet hours are 10PM through 8AM and are STRICTLY ENFORCED. Our neighbors will definitely call me if they feel guests are not complying with these rules and policies, as I have asked them to do so. Please rest assured, I understand that vacation time can become loud and rambunctious, so I will always give my guests a heads up call first... But repeat non-compliance with quiet hours will result in eviction and surrender of all deposits. So please be respectful. (Neighborhood rules are outlined in the attached Short Term Rental Agreement, which we require all guests review prior to booking.)

Before booking PLEASE take time to download and review the Short Term Rental Agreement, where more detailed information can be found.

Thanks for looking and we hope to host you soon!