Holiday houses in Cape Fear

Adorable 1-Bedroom in Historic Mansion District

Our second-floor hideaway is the perfect perch for exploring downtown Wilmington and nearby beaches! Located in one of Wilmington's most sought-after neighborhoods, and popular with the film industry as a shooting location, this area is rich in film and television history! This one-bedroom with a dedicated office, efficiency kitchen, and mid-century modern bathroom is nestled in the upstairs back corner of our historic home, circa 1910, steps from the Cargo District, & a short walk to downtown!

Lake House - Recently Remodeled, Centrally Located

An awesome newly remodeled stand alone 2-story house located on Greenfield Lake and a stroll down from the Amphitheater. Near the Independence Mall Shopping Area and two miles from the vibrant Historical Downtown with music and dining choices. A scenic 4.5 mile paved walking or jogging trail runs by the Lake House and circles the lake. You are 30 minutes away from our two beautiful beaches. There are lots of sights and attractions nearby, but you are located in a place of peace and quiet.

Treetop Retreat

Relax and feel at home in this peaceful and light-filled garage apartment among the treetops. Centrally located near the best of Wilmington - a 10 minute drive to historic downtown and 15 minutes to Wrightsville Beach! Well appointed with a comfortable King size bed, room to lounge in the spacious living room, and a full size kitchen for all your cooking needs! Enjoy the shared backyard space while driveway parking and treetop accommodations allow for complete privacy. Make yourself at home!

Bamboo Bungalow * 1 BR Suite with Private Entrance

This guest suite consists of one bedroom (King bed) and a full bath. The private entrance is located on the front porch and the space is closed off from rest of the home. Space does not include a living room or kitchen. but there is a small refrigerator, microwave, coffee-maker, comfortable sitting space, and a large porch to relax. There is also an air purifier in the room- with HEPA filtration, removing 99.9 of all particles in the air. The space is the size of an average hotel room.

Riverfront sunset balcony + free covered parking

Our space has earned an Airbnb Guest Favorite badge! Enjoy all the Cape Fear riverwalk offers in the heart of charming, lively downtown Wilmington. Stroll along the picturesque riverwalk. Take advantage of fun couple- or family-friendly activities. Experience a hopping nightlife, with a variety of cuisines and North Carolina’s best microbreweries. Walk home to your quiet, restful condo on the river, whose beautiful sunsets and many amenities guarantee a memorable, rejuvenating stay.

Wilmington's "Jungle Room"

We would like to extend a warm Southern welcome to all of our Guests staying in Wilmington's "Jungle Room." The separate Guest room is set in a beautiful tropical garden full of interesting and fascinating plants-palms, staghorn ferns, colorful bromeliads, and many more. One of our hobbies is propagating these plants because of their beauty and overall dramatic effect. If we've done it right, you can easily imagine you are in a tropical rain forest right here in Southeastern NC!

PalmTreeHut

Centrally-located on the beautiful Cape Fear Coast, the PalmTreeHut is a charmingly-renovated Mid-Century garage that has preserved its authentic industrial/automotive charm, nestled among palm trees, with easy access to the Wilmington Riverfront, beaches, microbreweries, shops and natural beauty! As an extension of the tropically-themed PalmTreeHouse upstairs apartment, you may book the PalmTreeHut simultaneously for parties of four, or go solo on your Wilmington excursion.

Quiet Carriage House in Wilmington.

When staying at the Carriage House, the beach and Wilmingtons' attractions are yours for the taking. The Carriage House is located in the Princess Place Neighborhood, next to Burnt Mill Creek -a bird watchers paradise. It is 1.5 miles to Downtown Wilmington and the Riverwalk and 7 miles to the Beach. I have crafted the Carriage House from reclaimed materials. Enjoy the guest hot tub and fire table. Snowbirds and travel nomads know that Wilmington is wonderful year round!

The Bird’s Nest- Private Attic Apartment

Pet Fee: $25 Early check in/late check out: $25 Interested in "tiny home" living? The Bird's Nest is a cozy ATTIC space turned into an apartment! The ceilings range from 6 ft 5", dipping lower at the roof lines! Private entrance on the side of the home. 1 mile from the downtown riverwalk, 8 miles from Wrightsville Beach, & in the center of the inner-city/downtown area. The historic Market Street is 2 blocks over, which heads both downtown & to the beach.

THE LOFT - 1 Block to beach with office space

Welcome to The Loft! This is the perfect spot for a couples getaway or work away space as it includes an office with two person desk. Centrally located, The Loft is exactly 0.1 miles from the nearest public beach access and 0.5 miles from The Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Guests are never far from a relaxing day by the ocean or the many exciting activities Carolina Beach has to offer. We personally lived here for two years and enjoyed every moment!

Grace Cottage - Private Parking & Pet Friendly

Just steps from Brooklyn Arts District, this historic house is located only four blocks from Historic Downtown Front Street, a highly walkable area perfect for exploring local museums, shops, & restaurants. Convention center and wedding venues close by. Pet friendly, 1G High-Speed internet, smart TV, indoor gas fireplace, fenced in yard with paved patio, outdoor fire pit, & 2 private parking spaces.

The Enchanted Forest with Private Hot Tub

PARTY POLICY: The Great Escape is nestled in a very quiet neighborhood and no parties of any kind are permitted. Violations of our house rules such as excessive noise, smoking inside, or extra guests will lead to a fine of $250, cancellation of your reservation, and your immediate removal from the property. If this is not an issue, please send a request or instant book. We would love to host you!