Tucked in a flower filled garden, the Casita delights with Southwestern - Santa Barbara inspired design. Wilmington and the Casita are perfect all year round. If you are boycotting another short stay travel platform, please note the owner of the Casita, has over 1000, 4.99 star reviews, on that platform and sympathizes with you and offers her property here. Come visit the garden and relax in the hot tub.
The Casita has a darling compact and complete kitchen. It comes equipped with an open window bar featuring a striking bar top crafted from River Cypress, that was reclaimed from the bottom of the Cape Fear River and lovingly restored. I love the secret pocket door that separates the kitchen from the hall way .
In the hallway area, you will find beach equipment (towels, chairs, umbrella and sunblock ).
There is a living room area with a love seat, coffee table, media shelving and a " fold out to a twin bed" ottoman. The Casita has Smart TV. The Casita has a big storage closet and an armoire, to help organize your "new" home.
The bathroom is designed to showcase the rustic Southwestern ambiance and features a custom glass shower wall .
The Bedroom area features a Nectar Mattress the Guests rave above and upscale duvets and sheets to ensure a restful experience. A black out curtain pulls out from behind the armoire. Historic wooden beams from the Architectural Salvage Store 'Legacy' divide the living area from the bedroom area.
Guests can enjoy the mild beach town climate al fresco on the front patio at the bistro table for breakfast or coffee or on the screened back deck patio with festive string lighting, perhaps while enjoying a glass of wine.
This ground floor apartment is all yours with no shared spaces. You enter on the side of the Casita with a key coded lock entry. My backyard garden is open to you for your enjoyment. Right outside the entry door in the adjacent garden, a four man hot tub is available to guests of the Casita and the Carriage House. A fire table and screen deck are right behind the Casita for open air enjoyment of all 4 seasons.
The Casita is a ground floor apartment and the Carriage House is located above the Casita. Between the two apartments there is a noise diffusing floor underlayment and there is a noise machine and 2 fans, as well as a dehumidifier to ensure that noise does not interfere with your tranquil environment.
The Casita is located in the Princess Place neighborhood along side Burnt Mill Creek. The coastal creek side walk can be accessed off of Princess Place Road behind the Photography Studio. Coastal birds and wildlife abound. Alligators and turtles bask on the opposite bank on warm days. Egrets, Herons, Owls and Anhingas delight bird watchers.
It is a mile and 3/4 to the downtown board walk and Market Street, Chestnut or Princess Street offer a scenic walking opportunity to those inclined to tour the city on foot. Wrightsville Beach is 7 miles away and is particularly nice off season. Watersport's and land adventures make Wilmington an adventure destination. The weather is quite mild in the winter with the weather falling in the 60's (F) on most days.
Wilmington has a plethora of dining opportunities from local seafood to ethnic cuisine. Wilmington has also become well known for its coffee shops and breweries. I love the Ghost tours downtown, so much history in addition to digging up the past ! Antiques shoppers love Castle Street. If you can work from home or are happily retired there is no reason to suffer through ice and snow when you an enjoy all Wilmington has to offer and the Casita warmly welcomes you.
The Casita was designed in 2022 and reclaimed materials were used predominantly. The host has over 8 years experience and has 1000 +reviews with a 4.99 star rating on another popular short term rental website, that some are boycotting. Interested in a long term rental? I am retired from a medical research career and live with my 5 cats and French Bull Dog Gomez in the main house, on the property, and happily assist the guests with recommendations and any questions . I happy to discuss rates that would be cost effective and mutually beneficial.
