Title: The Absolute Best Home Away From Home Pet Friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Absolute Best Home Away From Home Pet Friendly ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75220000/75210200/75210105/88910030.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75220000/75210200/75210105/7d9f079c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75220000/75210200/75210105/59b40b7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75220000/75210200/75210105/686ac551.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75220000/75210200/75210105/5377f47f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Minutes to UNCW and a stone's throw from Wrightsville Beach, this newly renovated historic home welcomes you with private keyless entry, blazing-fast internet, and spacious bedrooms. Perfect for larger groups or extended stays. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 81700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen £305 includes taxes & fees 28 Sept - 29 Sept ## 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. ### The Absolute Best Home Away From Home Pet Friendly Newly renovated spacious historic home minutes to UNCW. Incredibly comfortable for any length stay. Suitable for larger groups. Conveniently located to everything Wilmington has to offer. Ten or less minutes on straight road to Wrightsville Beach & Historic downtown. Private keyless entry, Blazing fast internet, cable/Netflix/Amazon. Spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Full kitchen, washer & dryer, work area and to many amenities to list. Pet Friendly!! You will have everything you need for a short or lengthy stay. Full Kitchen, wifi/cable/Netflix/Amazon, washer & dryer, large bathroom, private entry, Keyless entry locks, motion lights outisde, extra parking. During your stay, we prioritize your privacy and minimize disruptions. For any questions or concerns, please contact us via text or phone call. Messages on airbnb will likely not be seen as quickly. Very safe and close to absolutely everything. Restaurants, bars & local shopping. Uber, Lyft, Cabs and city transit near home Please review our arrival guide/checkout binder after getting settled in. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea - On a river ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Recycling - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as 702813 ## About the area ![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%7C34.21330%2C-77.87529&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dMCjpopq4Kx00exgbHhHUJ7IPac=) Wilmington, NC #### What's nearby - University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Riverwalk - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles - Mayfaire Town Center - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles - Battleship North Carolina - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles #### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive - ‪Cook Out - ‬2 min drive - ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive - ‪It’s Coffee Time - ‬4 min walk - ‪A Taste Of Italy - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Absolute Best Home Away From Home Pet Friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Absolute Best Home Away From Home Pet Friendly? > As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Absolute Best Home Away From Home Pet Friendly on 28 Sept 2025 start from £305.32, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Hotels-The-Absolute-Best-Home-Away-From-Home-Pet-Friendly.h75210105.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The Absolute Best Home Away From Home Pet Friendly? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Absolute Best Home Away From Home Pet Friendly? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Absolute Best Home Away From Home Pet Friendly located? > Located in Winter Park, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Screen Gems Studios and Long Leaf Park. Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Trask Coliseum are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Absolute Best Home Away From Home Pet Friendly Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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 18 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Too T. 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property; responsive manager Great location, clean property, responsive and accommodating property manager. ##### Too T. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayla J. 29 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay Lots of space and close to everything. Lister was very communicative ##### Kayla J. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Albina G. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house close to the beach Nice and clean house with plenty of room for everyone. Only a 10 min drive to the beach. Would definitely consider staying here again! ##### Albina G. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### W Scott T. 7 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house and great location We really enjoyed our stay. This is close to anything you want to do in Wilmington and the beach area. Clean property with lots of room. ##### W Scott T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly M. 23 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Greasy rental! There were ample bedrooms, and the property was very clean. We enjoyed our stay! ##### Kimberly M. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John K. 2 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great house, plenty of sleeping quarters for a large group The house was immaculate. Convenient to downtown Wilmington. Plenty of parking too. I highly recommend this house if you need access to Wilmington downtown. It’s really a great place ##### John K. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob S. 23 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ironman 70.3 week Great location in between ocean and city ##### Bob S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Melody N. 24 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute roomy house The Family enjoyed their stay at this cute house while visiting our girl at UNCW. Clean and very convenient to everywhere in Wilmington. Thank you! ##### Melody N. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn M., Pennsylvania 6 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Wedding in Wilmington We were coming from Pennsylvania for a family wedding. We arrived a little early the day if our checkin. The owner allowed us to check in a little early which was great. We loved that the house has 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. We have no complaints at all. We really enjoyed staying at this property and would strongly consider staying here again when visiting family in the area. We recommend this place to others! ##### Shawn M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lori N. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location The beds were comfortable and the house was mostly clean; however there were parts of the home that weren’t maintained like the closets not having a place to hang clothes with one beam laying on the floor and the other was gone completely in another bedroom. The switches on the lamps in one of the bedrooms were broken and could not be turned on. There also was some wall damage that was not repaired. There were visible bugs in the overhead bathroom light, and the living room furniture was very dirty. We put sheets over the couch and loveseat. While the bathroom in the front was okay, the master shower curtain was moldy. Overall, the house could use an external and internal review by the owner to see items that need to be cleaned, repaired or replaced ##### Lori N. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ellen L. 13 Jul 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### My Vacation Stay. The rental property was beautiful. The property owner was very nice helpful and respectful to our needs. Just had an issue with the house being cleaned and there were too many ants infestation and roaches infestation. It would have been a great vacation, but I couldn't enjoy myself because of that. -Ellen Love ##### Ellen L. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Meghan B. 1 Dec 2023 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Arrived to a dirty house. I rented the property for one night hosting multiple friends. Upon arriving at 3:45, past the check in time of 3:00, the house was dirty from the previous renters. Cleaners were sent to the property and we were unable to be in the house until 5:45. I was told the trip would be refunded for the inconvenience and have yet to receive further communication or compensation. ##### Meghan B. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### J R. 17 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### convenient location The property was as pictured, just a bit older looking and the furniture has some stains. The beds were comfortable. There were cleaning products, trash bags, and laundry detergent available, which was a thoughtful touch. I emailed the owner with a question before we left and he got back to me very quickly. The property is located on a busy 2-lane road and car traffic could be heard from the front bedroom and living room, but it wasn't terrible. There's a very nice paved path within walking distance which is perfect for walking dogs or riding a bike. Also close by are plenty of restaurants, downtown Wilmington and shopping. Fort Fisher State Park is about 1/2 hour away. One thing that was very difficult was getting the sheets and towels washed before we left. That's a bit much to ask of people who have a very long drive back home. I would definitely recommend this property for a short stay or maybe even an extended stay. ##### J R. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ramcharit n. 30 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really nice house Owner was very polite and helpful. Very accurate description of the house. We really enjoyed the stay. ##### ramcharit n. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Carolyn W. 7 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Plenty of space This house offers a lot for the price. All 4 bedrooms are a good size and had comfortable queen beds. We loved that it was pet friendly. The office area with carpeting was perfect for my 2-month-old granddaughter to enjoy her play mat, and the living room and dining area table comfortably seated 6 adults. We had some minor issues with the cleanliness of the 2nd bathroom and lack of toilet paper and paper towels, so I texted the owner who reached out to his cleaning service and they called me to sincerely apologize, and had more paper goods at our doorstep the next morning (didn’t need them sooner). Our only complaint is that there is no rod in the master closet for hanging clothes. Maybe it was painted recently and they didn’t put it back on but it definitely should be replaced asap. We were there for a rehearsal dinner and wedding and had dressy clothes we needed to hang. Overall it was a good stay. ##### Carolyn W. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyrone B. 27 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Immer wieder gerne Ein tolles Haus mit vielen Schlafzimmern. Hätten wir gewusst, dass es so schön ist und auch gut von der Lage her liegt, dann hätten wir uns länger eingebucht. Sollten wir mal wieder in der nähe sein, werden wir uns freuen dieses Domizil erneut buchen. ##### Tyrone B. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mercedes S., Archdale, NC 27 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place This property is great for families! We had 3 adults and a toddler, and we had plenty of room. Comes fully equipped and has smart TVs for entertainment. The location is great. Only downside is having to get all the laundry done (in the dryer) before leaving-- but the machines are large and quick so it ended up not taking a ton of time. Definitely will be staying again! ##### Mercedes S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna G. 15 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay This is a great place to stay for a family. Equipped beyond expectations. Local to almost any place you want to go. ##### Donna G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### megan g. 7 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrific! Well located & comfortable! Loved this home! 4 great comfortable bedrooms. Nice upgrades and remodeling. Felt like a short distance to everything we wanted to do. Near groceries and coffee shop. Would happily stay again! ##### megan g. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Joy Z. 2 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient for short trip The property was clean enough. We did not leave any food out but still managed to see a few bugs. House has a smell to it like it was heavily used at some point in its past by a heavy smoker. It’s not overwhelming but someone with a sensitive nose (me) will pick up on it. There’s an apartment garage that wasn’t disclosed on the listing as an additional rental property. Not a problem, but not as much privacy. It’s also a shared driveway. The first night, Friday, the garage apartment guests came in during the wee hours of the morning, presumably out on the town, and hung out directly outside the primary bedroom laughing and talking at 2:30 am. Also, having to do ALL the laundry until the last dry cycle was not disclosed on the listing so we had to plan to get up early and get a load started. That also changed our plans for leaving that morning since we had to stick around for laundry cycles. Overall, it was fine but a short weekend where we spent most of our time somewhere else, but wouldn’t rent again. ##### Joy Z. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryce S. 31 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Plenty of space ##### Bryce S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael B. 31 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good location and spacious We were a group of 4 staying for a fishing trip. This was a spacious home that allowed each of us to have our own room. The house was clean upon arrival and we had no issues checking in or using the code for the front door. The instruction sheets provided when you walked in were very helpful. The only negatives we noted were the airport was nearby and you could sometimes here the planes fly over, and that the small bathroom toilet sometimes squealed after flushing. Neither were major issues thought. I would recommend this property. ##### Michael B. 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