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Shayna G.
28 Sept 2025
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Shayna G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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Pet Friendly Cozy Quiet Cottage: near Downtown and ILM Airport
Family-friendly holiday home in Wilmington
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 496.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Wilmington, NC
- Place, Live Oak Bank Pavilion5 min drive
- Place, Riverwalk5 min drive
- Place, Wilmington Convention Center6 min drive
- Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)4 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
En-suite Bathroom in MB
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo
Hall Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Pet Friendly Cozy Quiet Cottage: near Downtown and ILM Airport
Welcome to SHELL COTTAGE! This pet friendly hidden gem is situated on a quite private lane but close to everything Wilmington has to offer!
• 2 bedrooms (each with a queen size bed)
• 2 full baths (one in MB)
• VERY large private fenced in backyard with picnic table and BBQ grille
• 2 miles from ILM airport
• 2 mile to downtown Wilmington with its restaurants, bars, riverwalk, Amphitheater, wedding venues, and more!
• 2.5 miles to the Convention Center and Live Oak Bank Pavillion Music/Show venue
• 5 miles to UNC Wilmington campus
• 6 miles to amazing golf courses
• Less than 10 miles from Wrightsville Beach
• A short drive to Carolina Beach Amusement Boardwalk and miniature golf as well as the North Carolina Aquarium!
We are located on a shared private lane with two other cottages which is what makes this cottage so quaint and cozy! Relax and unwind in the homey living area, or on the private front porch. Grab some steaks and grille in the large private fully fenced backyard were you furry friends can run and play. Book your stay in our brand new house and create lasting memories of your visit!
We supply enough paper towels, toilet paper, coffee, tea, sugars and creamers to get you through your first couple of days. For longer stays there is a Food Lion supermarket less than 2 mi from the cottage.
There are two designated gravel parking spaces for the cottage, one in front and one on the side of the cottage. Parking in the shared lane is prohibited.
For the safety of our guests the cottage has 1 active camera overlooking the driveway/lane and front door and it records video and audio. This device is on the exterior of the property and does NOT face in to any windows.
• 2 bedrooms (each with a queen size bed)
• 2 full baths (one in MB)
• VERY large private fenced in backyard with picnic table and BBQ grille
• 2 miles from ILM airport
• 2 mile to downtown Wilmington with its restaurants, bars, riverwalk, Amphitheater, wedding venues, and more!
• 2.5 miles to the Convention Center and Live Oak Bank Pavillion Music/Show venue
• 5 miles to UNC Wilmington campus
• 6 miles to amazing golf courses
• Less than 10 miles from Wrightsville Beach
• A short drive to Carolina Beach Amusement Boardwalk and miniature golf as well as the North Carolina Aquarium!
We are located on a shared private lane with two other cottages which is what makes this cottage so quaint and cozy! Relax and unwind in the homey living area, or on the private front porch. Grab some steaks and grille in the large private fully fenced backyard were you furry friends can run and play. Book your stay in our brand new house and create lasting memories of your visit!
We supply enough paper towels, toilet paper, coffee, tea, sugars and creamers to get you through your first couple of days. For longer stays there is a Food Lion supermarket less than 2 mi from the cottage.
There are two designated gravel parking spaces for the cottage, one in front and one on the side of the cottage. Parking in the shared lane is prohibited.
For the safety of our guests the cottage has 1 active camera overlooking the driveway/lane and front door and it records video and audio. This device is on the exterior of the property and does NOT face in to any windows.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children over 2 considered in 4 person maximum.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Set thermostat to 74 degrees
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
Wilmington is home to this holiday home. Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Carolina Heights and Wilmington Railroad Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Cape Fear Museum, or check out an event or a game at Legion Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Wilmington, NC
What's nearby
- Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
- Riverwalk - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
- Wilmington Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
- Cape Fear Community College - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
- Battleship North Carolina - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Brunch Thyme - 4 min drive
- Hardee's - 16 min walk
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Tequila Comida & Cantina - 5 min drive
- Marina Grill - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
6.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Michelle
I'm from the Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania. I'm currently retired and on my free time I love to cook, bake, and camp in my RV. I purchased this home so I could use it as an Airbnb and welcome guests, and so I could snowbird and visit family in North Carolina!
Why they chose this property
I chose this neighborhood because it's a quaint little cottage on a private lane. There are three cottages on the lane. It has a very private feel yet it's still close to everything Wilmington has to offer!
What makes this property unique
The location of my home makes my property stand out. You can spend a day at the beach and come home to a nice quiet serene home and spend a relaxing quiet evening cuddling up on the couch watching TV or grilling a steak and chicken on the barbecue. It's only 2 mi from the airport and 2 mi from Downtown Wilmington and it's famous Riverwalk, restaurants, shopping, great bars and live music venues. Getting an Uber and going into town for an evening is a breeze!
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