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Golden Girls Cottage in Historic Mansion District

Cottage near Riverwalk in Wilmington

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Fear Community College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wilmington

Carolina Place stay.Your stay at this Carolina Place cottage places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery and Cape Fear Museum. Carolina Heights and Bellamy Mansion Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cape Fear Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bellamy Mansion Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Riverwalk - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fermental - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪On Thyme - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rift - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mess Hall ILM - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Golden Girls Cottage in Historic Mansion District

Welcome to the Golden Girls cottage! Our home is located in Wilmington's historic mansion district and offers convenient, modern amenities in one of Wilmington's most charming neighborhoods. Located within walking distance of the popular Cargo District as well as the Soda-pop district, there are endless options for fun. Restaurants, bars, and shops are plentiful. Wilmington is a very inclusive community, and we are LGBTQ+ owned and friendly!

At the Golden Girls Cottage, you will get all the charm this historic neighborhood has to offer while enjoying the comfortable and well-appointed space that we have prepared for you! Each room in our cottage has been thoughtfully curated to provide a fun, vintage inspired stay.

While we do love the fun, GG inspired touches, the cottage is a quiet, relaxing space for anyone and any occasion. Come on, come all!

*Although located on the Smith-Willoughby estate, this is a stand-alone home with complete privacy.*

Living Space
We have enjoyed making this space as comfortable and inviting as possible, including large sofa and smart TV in the living room, a fully stocked kitchen with anything you could ever need, and a very unique aesthetic in the entire property.

Bed and Bath
After a long day of exploring our beautiful city, relax and unwind in the plush queen-sized bed and 1,000 thread count sheets. The bedroom also offers a smart TV with streaming services at your disposal. Bathroom features a walk-in tiled shower (handicap accessible) with on-demand hot water for you who enjoy those long showers.

Outdoor Space
The cottage features a cozy and private fenced patio with comfortable seating options and space for your furry friends (upon approval).

Extras
-Streaming services: Netflix, HULU, Prime Video, and cable.
-Fast, reliable WIFI for any remote workers enjoying our space.
-Coffee and espresso machines in the kitchen, stocked with our favorite coffees.
-EV charger upon request (Tesla, level 1)
-property has stackable washer/dryer.

Animals
We allow furry friends (Max 2) with a $75 fee. Please message us with any questions regarding our pet policy prior to booking.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

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

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
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Golden Girls Cottage in Historic Mansion District to the airport?

This cottage is 3.1 mi (9-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Golden Girls Cottage in Historic Mansion District have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Golden Girls Cottage in Historic Mansion District to the beach?

This cottage is 11.5 mi (23-min drive) from Wrightsville Beach and 17.8 mi (36-min drive) from Carolina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Golden Girls Cottage in Historic Mansion District offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Golden Girls Cottage in Historic Mansion District?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

Is there free parking at Golden Girls Cottage in Historic Mansion District?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Golden Girls Cottage in Historic Mansion District have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Golden Girls Cottage in Historic Mansion District have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Golden Girls Cottage in Historic Mansion District to downtown Wilmington?

This cottage is 1.4 mi away from Wilmington.

Golden Girls Cottage in Historic Mansion District Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Myra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cottage. Immaculate. Wilmington is lovely. Weather was not. Had to leave early due to nor'easter headed up the coast. All in all had a lovely time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARA Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is Great!! Neat and tidy. Nicely decorated and comfortable. Walking distance to a coffee shop. Lovely historic neighborhood. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim f.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay and we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanell E.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was such a cute place! My wife loves the Golden Girls so I surprised her with an overnight stay for our 4yr anniversary and she absolutely loved it. Its in a great location only 5-10 mins from downtown/waterfront and in a quiet neighborhood. Brandon had great communication and even offered for us to check in early. Overall great experience and I would not only stay here again myself I'd recommend it to everyone I know.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline A., Little Falls, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Is there a rating over 5 stars? If so, I'd give it to this incredible cottage. The attention to detail in the design, decor and all the quality well-thought out touches easily makes the GG Cottage the best, cleanest, and most welcoming I've ever stayed in. It truly was a ‘golden’ experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely clean accommodation with amazing location in mansion district of Wilmington NC
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super fun place to stay!

My hubs and I, along with our pup, stayed here for six days. The location was fantastic, and the Golden Girls theme was awesome!!! The place has everything you need, is clean, and feels relatively spacious despite it only being a one bedroom/one bath. The hosts were awesome—super responsive/communicative and wanted us to have everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again!!!! Highly recommend!!!’
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

This was a super cute property! we highly enjoyed our stay with no complaints. THE CLEANEST rental i’ve stayed in! Great communication with hosts. As a former uncw student, i will be coming back to wilmington and look to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Golden Girls Getaway!!

We enjoyed an amazing vacation and stay at this well appointed, conveniently located and charming cottage! Brandon is an excellent and thoughtful host and we absolutely loved the surrounding neighborhoods;) We look forward to our next visit and if this property is available, it would definitely be our first choice!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025