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Pet-friendly 1BR/1BA Historic District carriage house 4 blocks to riverwalk

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Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Bellamy Mansion Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pet-friendly 1BR/1BA Historic District carriage house 4 blocks to riverwalk

Welcome to Butterfly Hideaway! Located beneath the live oaks of historic downtown Wilmington, above a bed of butterfly bushes and jasmine, this brand new 1 bedroom 1 bath carriage house apartment is 4 blocks from the Cape Fear riverwalk and 2 blocks to the Castle Street Arts District, located on a quiet block, and convenient to all local attractions. This well appointed carriage house unit features a 55" flat screen TV with streaming apps, high speed Wi-Fi, full kitchen with dishwasher, Keurig with complimentary coffee, tea, and and hot chocolate, dining area, premium bedding, and all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Living room includes a pull-out queen sofa bed with comfortable memory foam mattress. Stocked with board games and puzzles. Located behind the main home, the upstairs carriage house apartment has contact-free, keyless access. Wake up to beautiful views of church steeples before exploring the historic district with wonderful restaurants, craft breweries, and antique dealers, or venturing out to nearby beaches and wineries (stocked with beach towels and chairs). And bonus - the apartment is dog friendly for bringing along your fur baby (dog towels and some treats provided!) Whether you are visiting for concerts at Live Oak Pavilion, one of many local arts or craft festivals, a show at the Wilson Center or Historic Thalian Hall, a wedding, family reunion, or a weekend getaway, this is the place for you! Park the car and enjoy all of walkable downtown Wilmington and the Historic District. Find us on Instagram @butterflyhideaway ! If you need more room, check out our neighbor’s place next door, The Yak Shack!
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Riverwalk. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, patio and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a water dispenser
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Riverwalk and 8 minutes from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
As a guest of Pet-friendly 1BR/1BA Historic District carriage house 4 blocks to riverwalk, you'll find a garden and a water dispenser. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Wilmington apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 500 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Pet-friendly 1BR/1BA Historic District carriage house 4 blocks to riverwalk Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kathy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Todd O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic! Fantastic! Fantastic!If you can imagine every thoughtful detail being provided in your travels, then this is the place for you. We've stayed here multiple times and already have our next adventure booked. This place delivers !!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Austin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a fantastic house! The hosts were very friendly and made some great accommodation for the unfortunate weather!The home was very clean and tidy!We will be using this home when we come back to Wilmington!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our third excellent stay at this fabulous carriage house. Our pup enjoyed playing in the church yard next door, and we loved the easy access to the river walk and historic district. The hosts think of all the details to make for a comfortable stay. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great carriage house!!! Had everything we could need for a wonderful weekend in Wilmington. Great location, plenty of parking, hosts were easy to contact and communicate with, tons of amenities!!! Would recommend 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Cape Carteret

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a perfect little weekend get away for my husband and me. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was very nice and clean! Perfect size for just two of us. It was easy walking distance to the river walk area. Hosts were great with responding quickly and very nice and left great recommendations of what to do in the area. Hope to be back and be able to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect. Second time we were here and it was just at good as the first time if not better. Clean room, brought our dog and was like he was at home. Restaurants, shops, and bars are all in walking distance. The room was meticulously clean and all the amenities you can think of. I travel a lot for work and this room is much better than any hotel and by far the best VRBO I have stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay here, it was very modern and clean! Convenient walking location to river walk. Parking was a little difficult on a Saturday but overall would recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Efficiently and tastefully designed with high-quality amenities. The location in the historic district was beautiful. We really enjoyed walking the neighborhood. It was an easy walk to the riverfront, and just a short drive to Wrightsville Beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment and location. So cosy and comfortable and very well equipped. Lots thoughtful touches supplied. Very fast communication with hosts. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful clean carriage house conveniently located to restaurants, beach and shops. We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to venture out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The butterfly house is top notch in every way. Wayne and Bobby go above and beyond to stock the house with any and all amenities and little extras you could hope for. The house is beautifully decorated, the bed is comfortable and the location is quiet. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
very clean. nicely decorated. enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky B., Jamestown, NC US

Liked: Cleanliness
4-weeks in a row staying here. Love it! And the hosts are awesome and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place. The check in packet is very thorough. The host provide lots of detail on the area and the apartment with recommendations for things to do a places to eat. The room is laid out well even though it’s small. Lots of convenient items in the room which the hosts explain in the welcome packet. Very pet friendly and very clean. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky B., Jamestown, NC US

Liked: Cleanliness

Love me Butterflies

This is our third week renting the property for two nights, while we check on the building progress of our home.This place is clean, in a great location, and close to all there is to do in Wilmington!Look forward to going back next week!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grecia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat and organized love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky B., Jamestown, NC US

Liked: Cleanliness

We love this place

This is our second trip to this wonderful place. We have booked at least three more trips as our home is being built in Leland.The place is clean, modern, close to all there is to do in Wilmington.Can't wait to go back next week.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky B., Jamestown, NC US

Liked: Cleanliness

Butterflies are forever

Property is absolutely wonderful and convenient to all Wlimington has to offer.Immaculate, as described on VRBO, fantastic host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The accommodations were wonderful, the property is pristine and welcoming. Every part of the carriage house shows how much thought and care they put into making guest feel comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect stay in great location!

my teen daughter & i traveled for a mother/daughter trip with a friend and her daughter and we loved our stay here! the carriage house was the perfect size and located in walking distance to downtown. we enjoyed walks checking out the historic homes in the neighborhood and never felt unsafe. biggest perk: well-stocked amenities like toilet paper, not just one roll that runs out mid-trip :) thanks for being fantastic hosts, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at this carriage house. Good neighborhood. Clean. Well stocked. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025