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Wilmington Surf Cottage

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A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a sofa and chairs, and a living room with a large window and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with a black refrigerator, white cabinets, a wooden island, and a checkered floor.
A kitchen with a black and white checkered floor, a yellow accent wall, and a wooden ceiling beam.
A white house with a front porch, a hammock, and a tree with green and red leaves.
A small, single-story building with a wooden door and a small porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Long Leaf Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Wilmington

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Winter Park, a neighbourhood in Wilmington. Shoppers can check out Mayfaire Town Center, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider 42nd Street Tavern and Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard - Wilmington.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Long Leaf Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • 42nd Street Tavern - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Trask Coliseum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪A Taste Of Italy - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McAlister's Deli - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilmington Surf Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wilmington Surf Cottage?

As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wilmington Surf Cottage on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,144, 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.

How much is parking at Wilmington Surf Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wilmington Surf Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wilmington Surf Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wilmington Surf Cottage located?

Located in Winter Park, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Long Leaf Park. Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and 42nd Street Tavern are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to UNCW and Wrightsville Beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was exceptionally accommodating during a family crisis during our stay. House was exactly what we needed and as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners were very helpful and accommodating for our stay. The property is in a great location, with the beach just a short drive away, and downtown was also an easy drive. It was also super close and convenient for our UNCW visit, which was a huge plus!I left in a hurry and didn’t get a chance to fill out the guest book, but I wanted to mention a couple of places we really enjoyed. Molly Pitcher’s is very close by and definitely a must-try! We also went to Yeti’s Ice Cream, which was very good.We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for what we needed. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Centrally located, clean, family friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Loved the location and the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was conveniently located to everything in Wilmington and accommodated my family of 6 perfectly.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great place hope to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming and gave detailed instructions for arrival and was very responsive. Home was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, good location!

This property was beautiful good location Ana and her husband are very responsive and attentive.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2021
Thanks for staying with us, Gena! You all were our first guests! Hope you all enjoyed yourselves, and we hope to see you back in Wilmington soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The cutest cottage

We enjoyed our stay at the Wilmington Surf Cottage! Great location to the beach and downtown Wilmington. The Cottage had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice

Nice house, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back and see us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Core memories

We had a seamless check in. Ana was very responsive. Our family had a wonderful vacation in a clean, family like atmosphere. We hope to go back someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Beach House Central to everything

We had an amazing stay at the owners family home! Plenty of room and amenities for a family of 5. 10 minutes to downtown and 10 minutes to Wrightsville beach you really can't beat it. There are several grocery stores close by and the neighborhood was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you for such a great review! Come back and see us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Thanks worked perfectly for myself and my kids
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Came to Wilmington for a wedding. The house was exactly what we needed. Ana was an awesome host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Trip

We went for my daughter’s 6th birthday and she had a blast! We loved that the home was stocked with books and board games. Great family trip we’ll always remember.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2022
So glad to know you all enjoyed your stay!! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location

We stayed here for UNCW orientation. Great close location to campus. House was very clean. Close distance to beach and downtown. Owners were very responsive and nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Stay in Wilmington

The property is a lot of fun and the layout of the home is great for hanging out in. We came as a family of 5 and everyone had plenty of space to sleep and play! The location of the property is great as well, you're pretty much 10-15 minutes from anywhere you'd want to go in Wilmington (beach, downtown, etc)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wilmington Surf Cottage

What a fantastic place! Very clean and bright, and nicely appointed. Excellent and convenient location, could not ask for more. Ana was very good with communication and availability. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great proximity to UNCW

It is about 1-1/2 miles from UNCW - which was perfect since we were visiting our son. The house was clean and had all the necessities! The backyard/deck was great to sit out and enjoy the morning with a cup of coffee and with the backyard lights, it was pretty sit outside at night!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Nice place, nice size. Wish the outlets weren't all 2-Prong though, as that's a bit weird. Good overall, however
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Goodness! I didn't even notice! We'll get some 3-prong adapters ASAP! Hope you all had a great visit otherwise! Come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for families with kids

I rented this property for family visiting me. It was a great property for a family with young kids. The kids enjoyed playing in the big backyard, picking blueberries, and sleeping in the bunk beds. The available travel crib came in handy for the infant, and the master bedroom closet was big enough to set up the crib in the closet. The outdoor shower was perfect for washing off after the beach. The central location in Wilmington made it easy to travel to the beach as well as downtown in a short drive. Ana responded quickly to any questions I had.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The heart of the house is the kitchen, mud room, and backyard. These rooms all function as a smooth operation: playcleanupeat. And the yard is fully enclosed (yay!) I gave four stars because photos could be updated (the place appeared sparsely furnished by the listing, but several pieces have been added). And I think the main bathroom off the kitchen needs some TLC (door knob was coming off, and the door wasn't opening unless you put some weight down on the door before pulling. My daughter got stuck, but so did I on two occasions. It's old and doesn't fit the frame well. And the tube lights stopped coming on our last two days unless we poked or turned them). Other things of note, the master bedroom is accessed THROUGH walking through the bunk bed room. Not a deal breaker, just good to know. We slept in the room off the kitchen so we could sneak out in the morning for a walk or read before the kids woke up. This means we traded the master to our infant who slept in the portable crib. This place is furnished more adequately than pictured. There is a couch and loveseat in the living room, an extra large armchair in the master, and a bench in the spare room. The back rooms' airflow feels a little sticky, but there are dehumidifiers provided and each room has a ceiling fan.The main bathroom started to make me grumpy towards the end, but overall a good stay for a family and anyone who wants to spend time outside! And lots of board games and toys in the mudroom cabinets!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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