Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Wilmington Historic District apartment, you'll find Riverwalk and Latimer House. Bellamy Mansion Museum and Children's Museum of Wilmington are also within half a mile (1 km).
Cape Fear Community College - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Wilmington Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Battleship North Carolina - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 12 min walk
Prost Biergarten - 11 min walk
The Husk Seed Store And Bar - 12 min walk
Anne Bonny's Bar & Grill - 13 min walk
Reel Cafe - 12 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
New 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, 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! 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 or 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!
Property manager
Wayne Williams
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Paper towels
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Soap
Shampoo
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Books
Games
Outdoor areas
Patio
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Near laundromat
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 total pets
Welcoming dogs only
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
No elevators
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the sea
On the river
In the city center
Near a hospital
Things to do
Fitness facilities nearby
Sailing nearby
Power boating nearby
Golf nearby
Parasailing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Basketball nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Theme parks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Recycling
Double-glazed windows
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Unit size: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
New pet-friendly 1BR/1BA Historic District carriage house 4 blocks to riverwalk Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for marathon
This was an adorable little cottage with everything we needed. The location was about 4 blocks off of the marathon route and we loved being able to have our dogs. No problems finding free street parking right in front of the house and easy places to walk and potty the dogs.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
ELAINE D.
21 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wilmington Gen
Wow. The attention to detail and thoughtful touches were so wonderful. Really, can’t even say enough good things about the property, wonderful lodging, very responsive hosts, location etc. 5 star all the way.
ELAINE D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
James P.
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Short Get Away
The host have created an awesome place for my wife and me to get away for the weekend. The apartment was very well kept, clean, and beautifully setup on the inside. Would definitely stay again.
James P.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nancy R.
12 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot - would definitely return
Great location in historic area of Wilmington, close walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, great record store etc. Hosts were great - we had a super minor issue (batteries dead in tivo remote - crisis!!). I told them we’d get batteries next AM and like 3 minutes later there was a basket outside the door with batteries (and candy!). Incredibly well appointed and comfortable- good space for 2 people would be tight with more. Wifi worked well
Nancy R.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christina L.
8 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay! Highly Recommended
We had a fantastic experience at this property! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by how clean, well-maintained, and beautifully decorated everything was. The location was perfect – close to local attractions but still quiet and peaceful. We also appreciated the little touches, like extra towels, toiletries, and the variety of board games for a night in. Overall, this property exceeded our expectations, and we would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable hassle-free getaway.
Christina L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
1 Dec 2024
Great place, location and host!
Our children stayed here with their 2 dogs over Thanksgiving break while we celebrated with family in the area. The carriage house was immaculate, cozy, well stocked and in a great walking distance to downtown and the riverfront area. The host was very gracious to allow earlier check-in and the opportunity to stay a little longer past check out if needed be. I would definitely recommend this property!
Mary M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kyle W.
24 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Charm, location, and top-notch details!
Charming new construction in a gorgeous historic area, just blocks from the river walk. We loved the space and the location. The neighborhood is quiet, and there are blocks upon blocks of beautiful historic homes to explore.
The hosts have thought of all the little details, including a great selection of coffee, microwave popcorn for an afternoon treat, and dog bones for our pup. There's a detailed guest guide with QR codes for local restaurants and bars. We had a fantastic dinner at a local hole-in-the-wall called Savorez, a great lunch at On Thyme, and enjoyed more good-eats along the river walk at the Pilot House and the George.
Wayne and Bobby have created an inviting getaway spot to enjoy all that Historic Wilmington has to offer. We look forward to visiting again.
Kyle W.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
paige m., Sandy, UT - United States
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Getaway
Wayne and Bobby were responsive and attentive to all communications, creating an easy check in/out process. They provided amazing information regarding the neighborhood and some fantastic food/drink recommendations!
We loved the space and all the extras and thoughtful touches included!
paige m.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mason O.
27 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great host and house!
Very responsive, incredibly clean, and easy going with the stay! Had all necessary toiletries and shower products stocked up as well! Overall great experience and would definitely stay there again when I’m in town.
Mason O.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terri P.
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Pet Friendly Property
We stayed three nights with our adult daughter and two dogs and this was a perfect pet friendly place! Great location for walking to downtown restaurants and venues. For us, the ease of walking our dogs in the church yard next door or around the block was great. The property is beautifully decorated, comfortable, and well-socked with most anything you will need.
Terri P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindy M.
11 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Butterfly Hideaway
I was displaced from Asheville then Melbourne after storms. This spot gave me the ability to hide away and recalibrate for a few days. A wonderful little clean modernized spot in the historic district.
Cindy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Natalie B.
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The butterfly hideout is the perfect place to stay in Wilmington. Everything is clean and updated. The host was so easy to communicate with and made the whole process extremely easy. It was walkable distance to all restaurants and shops. I will definitely be back!
Natalie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Doris H.
1 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and comfy
The one-bedroom apartment has everything you need for your stay. The hosts have included nice amenities for the bathroom and kitchen that you don't usually see in travel rentals. Very walkable location.
Doris H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
BENJAMIN R.
23 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Location, Amenities & Hosts
Our hosts Wayne & Bobby were excellent. They created a very friendly environment for us and our little dogs.
The amenities were new and it felt like they had thought of everything someone staying there could need.
It was an absolute delight to stay there. Our only regret is that we didn’t have enough time to finish the butterfly coloring book/guestbook.
The location was perfect for walking our dogs, walking to the historic riverfront area or just walking around in general to take in the beautiful neighborhood.
Will plan on staying there again next time we come to Wilmington.
BENJAMIN R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caroline S.
15 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Weekend Getaway
We had an amazing stay. The property was exactly as described and perfect for my husband and I and our dog. We loved the walkability to downtown and will definitely be back. The hosts were extremely responsive and had great suggestions for things to do.
Caroline S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Harold B.
10 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The Butterfly House is perfect!!!
The Butterfly House was exactly as advertised and then some. A quiet location walking distance to the river and attractions downtown, this well appointed spot is perfect for a couple looking to visit Wilmington.
Harold B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keith B.
4 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Butterfly hideaway was perfect to explore Wilmington downtown!
We stayed at the Butterfly Hideaway in late August as a way to test out the potential of being digital nomads in Wilmington, NC. The carriage house was perfect! Every detail was better than advertised. All that was needed for our 10-day stay, even down to the coffee pods for the Keurig and the Coffee mate creamer were available to us.
The hosts, Wayne and Bobby were absolutely wonderful and welcoming. They were quick to respond to any questions, and super helpful in local details. We enjoyed many recommendations including Terra Sol Yoga (5 min walk) and Castle Street Kitchen for dinner (5 min walk). Overall, great VRBO and would highly recommend for anyone interested in a great in Wilmington!
Keith B.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tamm H.
4 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We were very happy with our accommodations. Everything was exceptionally clean, tidy and updated. We LOVED the neighborhood and where it was located. It was very quiet and relaxing, but close to all that downtown offers. Thank you very much for having us and we hope to come back.
Tamm H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott C.
13 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay for live music
The property was exactly as advertised. House was beautiful. Layout was perfect for my wife and I. Wayne, Bobby and Chase were very neci. . If we ever need to stay downtown Wilmington again we would stay here again
Scott C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy M.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
So perfect!
This was a wonderful place to stay! So clean and the hosts had so many thoughtful touches… we felt so welcome and comfortable. Bed was super comfortable and everything was spotless. And so convenient to the riverfront!
Amy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle C.
30 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a couple!
We were visiting to attend 2 concerts in Wilmington and really enjoyed our stay! The place was modern, well decorated and had all the essentials we needed. I loved having lots of coffee pods to try and the candy was a nice treat! Thanks for having beach chairs available; we used them for a day trip to Wrightsville beach. We would definitely stay here again!
Michelle C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Morgan W.
23 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
We had an amazing stay. The hosts were very kind, I felt welcomed but there was also good privacy. It was cozy and had everything we needed and more. I would love to stay again
Morgan W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
My husband and I loved staying here! The hosts were excellent to communicate with & super kind & thoughtful! They thought of ALL the details..which we really appreciated! Everything was well stocked & clean! Super cute place! Loved the proximity to the Wilmington riverwalk & nearby beaches!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Zoe H.
1 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
Great spot in downtown Wilmington! Very quiet and relaxing neighborhood. The place was very nice and clean and the host was excellent with communicating!! I would 100% recommend and would stay here again!
Zoe H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
The property and location was perfect. Unfortunately it was an unusual heat wave which put a damper on our getaway. I would highly recommend the butterfly hideaway.