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‘Shepard Cottage’ Near Wilmington & Wedding Venue

Burgaw accommodation with kitchen

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TV, fireplace, books
A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and a chandelier.
Dining
Exterior
A living room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a floral patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms924 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Burgaw, NC
  • Place, Pander County Public Library - Central Branch
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Burgaw Town Hall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Pender County Historical Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Burgaw

In Burgaw .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Island Creek Trail and 9 miles (15 km) of Burgaw Town Hall with a stay here. Pender County Historical Museum is within 9 miles (15 km) and Ogden Park is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Pander County Public Library - Central Branch - 12 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Burgaw Town Hall - 12 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Pender County Historical Museum - 13 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 24 min drive - 24.1 miles
  • Riverwalk - 28 min drive - 25.1 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

‘Shepard Cottage’ Near Wilmington & Wedding Venue

Recently Renovated | Hiking Trails On-Site | Old River Farms Across Street

Your romantic getaway awaits at this lovely 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental in Burgaw. Treat your special someone to a locally grown bouquet from the nearby flower fields and unwind on a porch of your choice. After attending a wedding or heading into Wilmington for the day, return to the cottage and cozy up by the fire. Make your fairy tale come true and book this property today!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 full bed 
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bonus Room: 1 twin daybed w/ 1 twin trundle
- Living Room: 1 queen sleeper sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING 
- Furnished back porch & front porch
- Charcoal grill, picnic table
- Wood-burning fire pit
- Garden
- Trails & walking paths in/through woods

INDOOR LIVING 
- Living room w/ Smart TV & electric fireplace
- Telescope
- Board games, books
- Dining table
- En-suite bathroom

KITCHEN 
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
- Microwave, toaster, Crockpot, ice maker
- Keurig & Nespresso coffee makers (coffee provided)
- Dishware/flatware, cooking basics
- Trash bags/paper towels
- KitchenAid mixer, handheld mixer, can opener

GENERAL  
- Free WiFi (Verizon)
- Central & mini-split air conditioning, central heating
- Linens/towels, hair dryer
- Washer/dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board

FAQ
- 3 exterior security cameras (facing out)
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
- Snakes may be present

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, small step to enter via back door

PARKING
- Driveway (8 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Close to classic car shows (last Saturday of each month)
- Near the Cape Fear River
- 3 miles to Stag Air Park w/ air show & classic car show
- 5 miles to Old Homestead Farm
- 20 miles to Wilmington: Battleship North Carolina, Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington Railroad Museum, Tregembo Animal Park, Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park, Airlie Gardens
- 12-26 miles to Fontanel Lake Wedding & Event Venue, Long Creek Farms, The Lucas Farm, Timberlee Farm, V&V Farms, Sycamore Bend Estate, The River Lodge
- 8 miles to Burgaw Brewing
- 21 miles to Holly Shelter Game Land
- 25 miles to Wrightsville Beach
- 34 miles to Carolina Beach Boardwalk
- 18 miles to Wilmington International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee two dogs maximum (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home requires a small step to enter via the back door
- Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located on the front porch facing the porch and front yard/driveway, 1 camera is on the back patio facing the patio and backyard, and 1 camera is located at the back trail facing east toward the sweet potato/corn pile. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras are activated by motion and will record video and sound while guests are in residence
- Poisonous snakes may be present in the woods and on trails around the property. Please proceed with caution and read the signs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails 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

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 924 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
  • 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

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 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

539481

Frequently asked questions

How close is ‘Shepard Cottage’ Near Wilmington & Wedding Venue to the airport?

This cottage is 18.1 mi (29-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does ‘Shepard Cottage’ Near Wilmington & Wedding Venue have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does ‘Shepard Cottage’ Near Wilmington & Wedding Venue offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at ‘Shepard Cottage’ Near Wilmington & Wedding Venue?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at ‘Shepard Cottage’ Near Wilmington & Wedding Venue?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at ‘Shepard Cottage’ Near Wilmington & Wedding Venue?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does ‘Shepard Cottage’ Near Wilmington & Wedding Venue have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does ‘Shepard Cottage’ Near Wilmington & Wedding Venue have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is ‘Shepard Cottage’ Near Wilmington & Wedding Venue to downtown Burgaw?

This cottage is 5.9 mi away from Burgaw.

‘Shepard Cottage’ Near Wilmington & Wedding Venue Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was absolutely perfect the rooms are very welcoming the bathtub is gorgeous the house is very homie it has great energy. The fire pit and the grill on the back porch is a nice touch along with the stone walkway on the side of the house put and ask for a better style I will definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wallace

Peace and quiet 🤫

I had a wonderful weekend staying at this charming little home, originally built in 1901 and recently renovated to blend historic character with modern comfort. The scenic beauty just across the street at the old farm is absolutely captivating—waking up to sunrise views, over the silos, is truly breathtaking. The peaceful surroundings made it a perfect retreat to unwind and destress.The tiny home itself was spotless—clean, cozy, and thoughtfully decorated, making it feel warm and inviting from the moment I arrived. While the birds can be quite lively at times, adding a touch of nature’s orchestra, it never detracted from the tranquility of the space. The quiet rural setting ensured a relaxing atmosphere.Burgaw, the cutest little town nearby, was a delight to explore. Antique shopping here is a must, with unique finds and charming shops that give you a real sense of local history. The town’s friendly vibe and picturesque streets made every moment memorable.This tiny home is the perfect weekend getaway spot—ideal for anyone looking to disconnect, enjoy scenic views, and experience southern small-town charm. I highly recommend it for a relaxing, peaceful escape and look forward to returning.