Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM | House in Wilmington

9.8 (6 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  4 Guests
Hightsville House | Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM

2 Bedroom House in Hightsville, Wilmington

Welcome to SHELL COTTAGE! Rated a guest favorite and super host on other booking platforms. This pet friendly hidden gem is situated on a private little lane and is close to everything Wilmington has to offer!
• 2 bedrooms (each with a queen size bed)
• 2 full baths (one in MB)
• VERY large private fenced in backyard with picnic table and BBQ grille
• 2 miles from ILM airport
• 2 mile to downtown Wilmington with its restaurants, bars, riverwalk, Amphitheater, wedding venues, and more!
• 2.5 miles to the Convention Center and Live Oak Bank Pavillion Music/Show venue
• 5 miles to UNC Wilmington campus
• 6 miles to golf courses
• Less than 10 miles from Wrightsville Beach
• A short drive to Carolina Beach Amusement Boardwalk and miniature golf as well as the North Carolina Aquarium!
We are located on a shared private lane with two other cottages which is what makes this cottage so quaint and cozy! Relax and unwind in the homey living area, or on the private front porch. Grab some steaks and grille in the large private fully fenced backyard were you furry friends can run and play.
The cottage is also a very short walk from a little goat farm where you can sit on a bench and feed the goats for 25 cents. If you're lucky you may see a little baby goat.
We supply enough paper towels, toilet paper, coffee, tea, sugars and creamers to get you through your first couple of days. For longer stays there is a Food Lion supermarket less than 2 mi from the cottage.
There are 2 designated gravel parking spaces for the cottage, one in front and one on the side of the cottage. Parking in the shared lane or on the grass is strictly prohibited.
For the safety of our guests the cottage has 1 active camera overlooking the driveway/lane and front door and it records video and audio. This device is on the exterior of the property and does NOT face in to any windows.

Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM is located in Hightsville. Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM provides accommodation, featuring Parking, View, Ocean View, among other amenities. This House features Parking, View, Ocean View, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Wilmington Pet Friendly Private Cottage Minutes to Downtown and ILM has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Hightsville has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Hightsville, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Dining table
Kitchen
  • Ice maker
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stovetop
  • Paper towels
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 total pets
Accessibility
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Activities
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games
General
  • Recycling
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 1040 sq ft (97 sq m)
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Desk chair
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Highchair
  • Children's games
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Playground
  • Travel crib
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 22
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: children over 2 considered in 4 person maximum.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total pets pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Shayna G.
Sep 29, 2025 12:37:15 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Lovely home! Very clean and spacious. Incidentals provided were above and beyond expectations! The yard was amazing! Will definitely stay again!
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