Beautiful Port City Getaway, Heart of Wilmington - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Welcome to Casa Joy! A elegant, completely equipped, at the heart of Wilmington nested in a peaceful & friendly neighborhood. Located 9 mins. from UNCW, 15 mins. from Wrightsville Beach and Downtown, where you can appreciate coffee stores, eateries, and activities! From an all-you-need kitchen, to comfortable beds, to a huge fenced yard w/ fire pit & outdoor games, the home is the ideal location for couples, remote workers, snowbirds, or families to have the most calming vacation time!

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE
Just bring your suitcases - we've thought of everything else!

⦿ Entirely equipped modern kitchen, incl. modest appliances, microwave, drinking water filter faucet, and more
⦿ Minutes drive to the beach and downtown Wilmington
⦿ Relaxing layout and comfortable modern decor
⦿ Outdoor games and board games
⦿ Quiet w/ big private fenced yard, fire pit, and propane BBQ grille
⦿ Fluffy towels, pampering organic shampoo, soap and conditioner
⦿ Bathrobes and beach towels
⦿ Pack n' play and dining booster seat
⦿ For the remote workers - High-speed internet


KITCHEN AND DINING
Unwind in our clean and cozy hideaway, equipped for the most discerning guests. A entirely supplied kitchen awaits with features including microwave, coffee and espresso machine, toaster, drinking water filter faucet, and electric tea kettle for the tea lovers in your group. BBQ without effort using our propane grille, located right next to the porch. Appreciate your meals together around the enormous dining room table, or take it to the screened-in porch for al fresco dining.


LIVING SPACE
The living space has a cozy earthy decor with plenty of space for relaxing on the couch, playing board games or watching your favorite movie on the big screen Intelligent TV. The kitchen leads to a sizable screened-in porch where you can watch the sunset, and savor a glass of wine. The open layout is comfortable for modest to sizable groups.


BEDROOMS
With 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, there’s space to comfortably accommodate up to 8 people. The memory-foam beds, soft sheets, and blackout blinds will guarantee a restful sleep!

⦿ The primary bedroom features a king bed, an ensuite bath, two dressers to store all of your belongings, and a suitcases rack.
⦿ The second bedroom offers a queen bed, a bags rack, and tons of closet space - where you can find beach towels, iron and iron board, pack n' play and a dining booster seat if you’re traveling with a infant.
⦿ The third bedroom contains two twin beds with trundles that open up to king beds. In the closet you can find additional pillows, blankets, sheets and towels.


BATHROOMS
Each bathroom comes with plenty of towels, organic shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and hand soap for your convenience.

⦿ The huge hall bath has a tub and is conveniently located between the Queen bedroom and twin beds bedroom.


OUTDOOR AMENITIES
The outdoor amenities are marvelous to relax with a huge screened-in porch offering both a lounge and dining area. The large backyard features a fire pit, a propane BBQ grille, and offers all the space needed for outdoor games.
Guest access
The private driveway will accommodate plenty of off street parking during your stay. Our rental is equipped with a intelligent lock for your convenience.
Other things to note
We ask that you respect our rental rules by keeping this a pet-complimentary and smoke/vape-complimentary place. Thank you for your assistance!

⦿ We appreciate family pets but aren't able to accommodate furry friends at this time.
⦿ Renters must be over 22 years of age and be present for the time of the stay.
⦿ Linens and bath towels supplied on all beds. Beach towels are supplied and located in the Queen bedroom’s closet.
⦿ Guests receive a welcome basket of 2 laundry detergent packs, dish sponge, 2 dishwasher pods, 4 k cup capsules, 6 creamers, 4 tea bags, 4 cookies and sugar and stevia packs.

About the Area

This vacation home is located in Wilmington. Battleship North Carolina and Wrightsville Beach Museum of History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eagle Point Golf Club and Children's Museum of Wilmington. Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and New Hanover County Arboretum are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Our top Rental booking tips:

When to visit & When to book:

• Book your Wilmington, NC rental home in Fall or Spring to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds.
• The earlier your group can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are reserved early. Reserving your rental home up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a special rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer customers an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Often, property management companies supply Wilmington, NC area travel guides which often include coupons, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Narrow your Search:

• Select your dates and budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your family needs. Beautiful Port City Getaway, Heart of Wilmington has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is usually available online. If not, reach out to the host before you book the vacation property. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to establish which bed configuration is suitable for your vacation group.
• Are you visiting for a specific event? Try a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. .
• If your family is traveling with pets, search for a property that allows animals. Make sure to ask for specifics on breed, size, and type requirements. Note that some property managers charge pet deposits and fees.

Have a wonderful stay:

• We recommend storing the manager's information in your smartphone.
• Note any damages to the rental upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the owner. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that are useful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome vacationers disrupting your home life. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and places you would have not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Keep the property locked while you are gone! Don't let thieves spoil your vacation.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected all personal items. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the property one final time and scan for damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the manager isn't available, ensure that you take photos and video of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on great feedback to stimulate new reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationers will be thankful you shared your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.