Title: Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=88902112&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown Holiday home with kitchen, near University of North Carolina at Wilmington ## Photo gallery for Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown ![Sun-loungers, beach towels - Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88910000/88902200/88902112/dfbc77a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88910000/88902200/88902112/d1db5e5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88910000/88902200/88902112/cc5de66d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88910000/88902200/88902112/2ca38ea8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88910000/88902200/88902112/bd356691.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown This clean, fully renovated one-bedroom home has it all! From the moment you step foot inside you will enjoy an open, fully renovated interior with full kitchen (no dishwasher), coffee/tea bar, dining table for two, and living room with 58" high definition smart television. The bedroom has a KING size bed, closet, and additional 58” smart TV. The full bathroom has a custom shower with rain shower head and regular shower head, custom quartz countertops, and stacked laundry machine. Amazing location right in the middle of everything Wilmington has to offer! Just ten minutes from the beach and ten minutes from downtown's historic riverfront. Large deck with gas grill and outdoor shower perfect for relaxing at the end of the day. Reliable high speed internet and designated workspace makes this a great place to stay connected with work. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, table football, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85530000/85529800/85529754/3d828f3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mid-town family home 5mi to Beach, river walk 1mi to UNCW, golf course and parks Winter Park - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=85529754&PinnedHotelID=85529754&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76810000/76806800/76806754/w904h683x61y0-3c248c6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wrightsville Ave Retreat-renovated 3BR & pool Lincoln Forest - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=76806754&PinnedHotelID=76806754&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106563500/106563426/fb1371d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Executive Suite Midtown Devon Park - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 8.0 Very good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=106563426&PinnedHotelID=106563426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110010000/110007700/110007647/6f813e7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Corporate Suite Midtown Wilmington Devon Park - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=110007647&PinnedHotelID=110007647&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95450000/95443900/95443829/762ae496.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Center of Wilmington-Zen on 42nd-fully fenced yard-Pets ok Audubon - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 32 reviews £214 includes taxes & fees 4 Mar - 5 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=95443829&PinnedHotelID=95443829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99990000/99983500/99983493/b8a7ba19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maggie's Village: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Wilmington, Sleeps 10 Lincoln Forest - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=99983493&PinnedHotelID=99983493&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85540000/85530200/85530177/w905h683x59y0-c2862332.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### On Vacation Till Further Notice! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Winter Park, a neighbourhood in Wilmington, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden are also worth visiting. [Visit our Wilmington travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wilmington.dx1587) [View more Holiday homes in Wilmington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Private-Holiday-Homes.d1587-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.21429%2C-77.88225&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RYkVYG0sYD4UH_GP3_Yn97g1-8I=) Wilmington, NC ### What's nearby - ![Hugh MacRae Park October 2017, Shutterstock ID 1035751045, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634001393942/4fbe0d99-b495-42c7-9895-f64bbe3d4b4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Long Leaf Park 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![FFHFRM The University of North Carolina at Wilmington campus, North Carolina, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066247/569d1cc6-a700-40ad-a8bd-5c24f1738d73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of North Carolina at Wilmington 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Wilmington_JungleRapidsFamilyFunPark_6186100_0004](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186100/af752da5-c8b7-4c1a-acf1-8134911c9f6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park 2 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Trask Coliseum 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Screen Gems Studios 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles ### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) 16 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 11 min walk - It’s Coffee Time 15 min walk - McAlister's Deli 18 min walk - Taco Bell 18 min walk - Cook Out 16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown? ### What time is check-in at Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown? ### What time is check-out at Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown? ### Where is Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hidden Gem: Epic cottage near UNCW, Beach & Downtown Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 7.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brianna P. 18 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful stay, beautiful location. We would recommend and even come back as well! ##### Brianna P. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### katherine b. 23 Apr 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it Great little house. Enjoyed our stay. Very quiet and not really secluded but just enough. Loved it. ##### katherine b. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clyde d. 1 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden Gem First off extremely clean , new build an appliance, big TVs . Close to everything in the area . Loved the time with my will definitely book again when are in town . ##### Clyde d. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate O. 23 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Definitely a Gem A lovely hidden spot that was quaint and provided us the seclusion that we were desiring. ##### Kate O. 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