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WOW! Pool+Pizza Oven near Beaches, Downtown & UNCW

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Pool and pool spa
Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining and relaxation
Fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Halyburton Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Suite

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Beach Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Starfish Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

WOW! Pool+Pizza Oven near Beaches, Downtown & UNCW

Pool is open! Amazing home on a half acre in Sea Pines. Sleeps 8. Option for 10.

The backyard is ideal for outdoor dining/relaxing. Enjoy the large in ground pool, over-sized cabana, pool spa, outdoor shower, and outdoor kitchen area with a real Italian brick pizza oven. Just minutes from beautiful sandy beaches that are perfect for surfing, swimming, walking, running, and beach combing.

The open floor plan exudes comfort and style. Sleeps 8 people with 3 bedrooms. The large Chef's kitchen is fully stocked with all utensils and cooking appliances. The adjoining open dining area seats 8. Or dine outdoors on the patio. The king master suite is complete with a Japanese soaking tub, with a separate two person shower, double vanities, and a walk-in closet. There is a queen suite and a third large bedroom with a Queen, twin and convertible sofa. A separate guest suite is also available (Call for details. sleeps 2 more. It includes a queen bedroom, living area with day bed, additional bathroom and a small kitchen).

It is gorgeous. Did I mention there is a billiard room you can enjoy? Plus outdoor games, kids play area.

The pool is maintained professionally on a weekly basis. Our goal is for it to be available for guests. We do not anticipate any issues. However, be aware there is no guarantee that pool will be available due to nature of maintaining a pool. Thank you for understanding. Guests often ask if there is a hot tub. The spa attached to the pool in the pictures is a jetted pool spa and uses same water as the pool. The jets are turned on by a switch on the tree. The pool is not heated. A solar cover will keep the pool comfortable late into the season.

An optional attached in-law suite is available for rent. Includes: Queen Bedroom, Living Room with day bed, separate Kitchen and Bath with shower. With added in law suite,
you can sleep ten comfortably. add-on is $100 weeknights, $150 weekends. Plus $100 cleaning fee. Ask for details. IMPORTANT The apartment is only rented to main house guests that require additional space. If you rent the main house You never share the house or pool with other guests.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Home is not child proofed.

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Events

No events allowed

No exceptions. Min. $250 supplemental clean fee

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outdoors only.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1642692vb
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
Note from host: No exceptions. Min. $250 supplemental clean fee
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 on the waterfront. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden, or check out an event or a game at Trask Coliseum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Halyburton Park - 20 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Riverwalk - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 14 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Something Fishy - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does WOW! Pool+Pizza Oven near Beaches, Downtown & UNCW have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at WOW! Pool+Pizza Oven near Beaches, Downtown & UNCW?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WOW! Pool+Pizza Oven near Beaches, Downtown & UNCW on 5 June 2026 start from AU$1,147, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is WOW! Pool+Pizza Oven near Beaches, Downtown & UNCW pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at WOW! Pool+Pizza Oven near Beaches, Downtown & UNCW?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WOW! Pool+Pizza Oven near Beaches, Downtown & UNCW?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WOW! Pool+Pizza Oven near Beaches, Downtown & UNCW?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WOW! Pool+Pizza Oven near Beaches, Downtown & UNCW located?

This family-friendly Wilmington holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Halyburton Park, Cameron Art Museum and Long Leaf Park. Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden and Tregembo Animal 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaye H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean, plenty of room, and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeni O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay and we once again had a great time! The house is beautiful, cozy, clean and has everything you need! Really enjoyed the hot tub with the cool weather during our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2025
You are terrific guests and fine people, so glad you enjoy our home. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Great Location

Check in was fast and easy, large home with many rooms so could accommodate many. Was perfect for our short stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

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

Very very big place nicely laid out plenty of room

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Great place

Loved the pool and hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

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

Wilmington August

Great property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thanks! We try hard to create an amazing rental. So glad you enjoyed!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

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

perfection

excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2022
you were a perfect guest. thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayme G.

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

Pizza, Race, Rest, Repeat!!

This property was all it promised and more! We came to town for a race and the location was perfect! Short drive (or bike!) to beaches and downtown Wilmington. Close to several grocery stores and restaurants the home was very welcoming and had plenty of space to rest and relax both inside and out. The outdoor pizza oven was a hit! We ended up making 3 pizzas during our stay! The pool and outdoor kitchen space was great and used daily! The owner was responsive and VERY accommodating. If you and your family are looking for a great place to stay in Wilmington look no further...Heaven, pools and pizza await you here!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
So glad to see so many cool people and families are enjoying the little oasis we created. Pizza and pool. Beach. Downtown. Relax. Repeat.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

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

Pizza house review

Stayed during covid. The owner is great and responded quickly to all questions and texts etc... The house was even bigger than we expected. The kitchen is bigger and nicer than the pictures reflect. We had fun with the pizza oven. Once you figure it out, its excellent. Tip - get some really dry wood and get the pit as hot as possible. You can have a decent fire going for a couple hours but the floor of the oven has to get hot enough. Only disappointment was that the spa/ hot tub is not a functioning hot tub. Great place, great location (close to grocery stores and anything you need etc). We ventured to Wrightsville beach 2 times. Wrightsville beach was really nice and a very short 15 min drive. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2020
The pizza ovenis great and those are good tips. We include a few video how to's in the check in package for folks. Love the beach. Carolina Beachis close by also and my favorite.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerith M.

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

Fantastic Stay

My family and I had a great time! Plenty of space and we enjoyed the pool and pizza oven. Check-in was easy and John was quick to respond to any questions/concerns. Would love to return some day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2021
Thank you! Our goal is to create amazing memories for wonderful families. And so many families have enjoyed the Pool Pizza house this summer. wwe were fully booked. Focause its a good formula: Beach time, Pool time, Pizza time, Family time. Repeat. we are thrilled your family enjoyed! -John & Nancy Also: for coming fall season we just added a brand new hot tub for our guests to enjoy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

Great family vacation!

We all had a blast at the pizza house! There was plenty to do with the pool, billiards, and games. John was very prompt to respond to issues. House had a few maintenance/upkeep issues that he quickly addressed. Very good communication. Everyone was comfortable and had lots of fun! Convenient short trip to beach, stores, and restaurants. Thanks John!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jenna J.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Not what we expected

Upon arrival we had a hard time getting a hold of John just to get in the house, when we were finally able to get in not only were there roaches all over the front porch but tons inside the house. We tried to watch some tv and relax but the tv in the living room wasn't working and neither was the one in the master bedroom. The location is great and the house is nice but not clean. There's so many charges for everything, its pretty overwhelming. We even decided to cut our vacation a whole day short because that morning we woke up and found roaches all around our daughters toys in the living room. We picked this house mainly for the swimming pool but only went in once because the cleanliness around the pool was nonexistent. The pictures make the house seem way nicer than it is. So disappointing that the jacuzzi wasn't even functional. We only get to take one vacation a year and this was the worst.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2020
Thank you for your feedback. We do rate high with guests and receive terrific scores for cleanliness. But, I take all guests feedback seriously and have reviewed your comments with the clean team. The detailed cleaning standards have been updated and all cleanliness issues you identified were addressed. Also, Sorry about the check in mixup. We do send a detailed self-check in package and provide the access codes on the system. We will look at ways to proactively follow-up with guests to be sure those instructions are received. Regarding the pool spa, while it is clearly described in the listing as a jetted pool spa using same water as the pool, not a hot tub. We have seen several guests make the same assumption. GOOD NEWS, for benefit of all guests we made a decision about a month ago to purchase a second standalone hot tub. We expect delivery soon and will update the web site once it is installed and operational. We really want our guests to be delighted! and will continue to work hard to make each guests experience amazing.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Great escape

Convenient location, loved the pool and space
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2020
Thanks! You were delightful guersts and so happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coleen D.

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

Great summer vacation

Wonderful place to stay especially if you have a large family. It was spacious and clean. Plenty of family fun with the pool, swing set, pool table and games. 10 minutes to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2020
Thanks my clean team is amazing. They do a great job. I am so glad your family enjoyed. Based on your feedback, we just ordered a few more games for guests and families including Giant Jenga!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

60th Birthday Celebration!

Beautiful stay and convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay. we are always thrilled to see our guests enjoy themselves.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Perfect family get away!

Even in inclement weather there was so much to do our family was never board. The Pizza oven was the best and the pool table kept the boys busy for days!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh F.

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

Great place for a getaway

John was very helpful and responsive to any and all questions. This location is very central to anything you might want to do in and around Wilmington. Short drive to either beach. Property is well kept and kitchen is nicely stocked with all essentials. We would certainly recommend to anyone headed to the Wilmington area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We understand this is an important time for you and your family and want you to be delighted!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy M.

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

Wedding Trip

Stayed here for our daughters wedding. This home is beyond expectations. Beautiful, spacious, clean place with all the extras you can think of, and some you wouldn't. Close enough to everything, but tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. Owner was helpful and quick to answer any questions. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
HI Billy, You were a terrific guests and we were thrilled to be a small part of a very special day. It genuinely makes us happy when our efforts to create something special for our guests is so deeply appreciated. thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi G.

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful week! We visited 2 beaches, the aquarium, and the riverwalk. Our kids LOVED the pool! The house was very clean and spacious, and the owner quickly responded to all of our inquiries!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
We designed this place for great families to have a great time! With easy access to all the beaches. Plus your own private pool, outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, billiards, play set... All for a lot less than a condo on the beach... That's why families love us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Never Wanted to Leave!!!

I cannot express enough positivity about this place! I came with my family and honestly after one grocery trip to fill the house, I never left my full stay! The Pizza oven was a hit and really easy to figure out after watching the suggested video links the owner left. The pool was amazing and we were rarely not in it. All of the beds are padded and soooo soft. We had a blast playing pool in the billiards room. Literally never left the house. This place is a GEM! In regards to the owner John, I couldn’t ask for better communication. He answered all of my questions promptly and was super easy to work with and really friendly. 5 stars all day long!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
We are thrilled that so many of our guests are having an amazing time here. Your kind words gives me chills. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan S.

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

Pool, Pizza, & Play Time

Property was amazing. We woke up, swam in the pool, had breakfast, swam, went to the beach, came home and swam, baked pizzas in the oven, swam, made s’mores, swam and then repeated it over and over again Day after Day!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
WOW~! I love this: Pool, Pizza, Beach Repeat.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

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

Poolside Paradise!

We loved our stay at this property! The location is nice because it is a 20 minute ride to downtown Wilmington, Wrightsville beach or Carolina beach. Shopping is close by as well. The house and pool are beautiful and the cleaning crew does a great job! John responded to our text messages quickly and was easy to work with. We would definitely return again to this property ( almost hate to let everyone in on our secret!).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
I agree. So many guests relay to us.... "why stay at the beach when you can easily get there enjoy the day and then return to you own private pool." Plus Pizza!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Suprises along the way

The house is nice and the pool is too however that does not omit the fact that the owner is not. The house was advertised as "entire house" however there is an attached suite that was rented to others during our stay and our party was informed barely 24 hrs before they arrived. And when we reached out with our concerns to the home owner we were met with inconsideration and arrogance. As if our concerns were inconvenient. The situation was not handled professional and for that we will not be returning to that property. However on a positive note; the house was nice and clean with plenty of supplies. The outdoor/pool area had plenty of seating. And the pizza oven outside was a hit with the whole family.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
I am glad you enjoyed the home and pool and pizza oven. It is a terrific property and guests all share wonderful stories of their experiences. I am sorry you feel so passionate about the incident with the apartment. I would like to share a little more about the situation and also our new policy. First, I truly enjoy being a host. My goal is to delight my guests. Sometimes being a host can be hard. In fairness, The apartment is disclosed on the listing. The apt does not share facilities and the apt does not have access or visibility to the backyard/ pool area. You have 100% privacy. The Apt was rented for one night, your last night to a couple that was taking over the entire property the following day. When you became upset, I offered to refund them or pay for a hotel for the couple; but they respectfully requested to stay in the Apt as they want to be there to be to prepare for their entire group coming in the following day. I can't deny that logic, So of course I respected their wishes. They assured me they were quiet and respectful and there were no problems at all. While we believe the apt is a separate unit and the main house is quite private we do not want our guests to be less than 100% delighted. So we made a decision a while back to only rent the Apt to guests. This was the only time we booked the Apt and your feedback tells me the decision to make this policy change was a good one. I did apologize and I did my very best to make your stay amazing. I can see in your review that you did have a wonderful time and you did enjoy the home and the pool and the pizza oven... I am delighted to hear that. My best to you, john
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura H.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by john molinare

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Love Wilmington!

Why they chose this property

Opportunity to get to all the beaches or downtown or have an amazing day in the pool/backyard. You can choose one or why not all! Also how about cooking your own fresh made pizza in the authentic Italian wood burning pizza oven! Great for families.

What makes this property unique

In ground pool
Cabana
Outdoor kitchen
Authentic Wood Burning Pizza Oven
Gourmet Kitchen
Billiard Room
Close to beaches
Close to Downtown
Close to Riverwalk
Close to UNCW

Languages:

English

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