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Sweet Escape is 3 miles to Wrightsville Beach & 8 miles to Downtown Riverfront~

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Mayfaire Town Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Sweet Escape is 3 miles to Wrightsville Beach & 8 miles to Downtown Riverfront~

Welcome to The Sweet Escape~
Upon arrival to The Sweet Escape you will find a fun snack basket in the kitchen & bottled water in the fridge. You can also brew a cup of coffee with all the extras in case you need a pick me up!
If you need a quick nap, there are three comfortable beds (already made) with 100% high thread count, cotton sheets. You will find this on a very safe cul de sac in a quiet, wide street, low traffic neighborhood perfect for your morning walks~
The Sweet Escape is less than ten minutes from UNCW & fifteen minutes from Wilmington's Historic Downtown Riverfront. You can also walk just five minutes away to a coffee shop / restaurant & only a ten minute walk to Mayfair. Mayfair is Wilmington’s Premier Lifestyle Shopping Center that offers over 80 stores and 20 restaurants.
We have three bedrooms, featuring three very comfortable beds ~ One king & 2 queen beds. We have one full bathroom & a half bathroom. Our living room features a 65 inch smart TV along with a new leather sofa and swivel chair. We also have a step down den set up with new sofa, two chairs and a desk / chair duo. We also have a 43 inch smart TV in the den. There’s a pocket door that can keep the kids video sound out from the other room!
We offer a fully equipped kitchen with all large and small appliances. If you have any particular specialty item for the kitchen that you may need, please inquire and I'll make sure to have it for you. Kitchen leads out to our patio that is set up for relaxing by our beautiful garden / grill area and the fire pit (we provide firewood & kindling) The back yard is fenced in for your small children & pups safety and we have recently added overhead lighting features to enhance the outdoor ambiance, highlight the charm of the garden area and offer the perfect setting for evening conversations and photo ops! There is plentiful parking with room for an RV, boat & trailer (Municipal boat ramp is just under 3 miles away).
We take pride in our home and ensure that it's cleaned & sanitized properly for your stay.
Thank you so much considering The Sweet Escape.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Pet fee additional $25 per pet / per night.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please take all trash to outdoor bin before leaving.
Please start dishwasher & place all towels in laundry room.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Outside smoking is allowed
Upon departure please run dishwasher, empty trash from inside to the outside bin and please put any towels in laundry room!
VRBO only allows a pet fee to apply to one pet. Our Fee is $25 per pet/per night which will be charged manually after booking if more than 1 pet.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Wilmington

Located in Wilmington, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Regal Mayfaire and Wrightsville SUP are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wrightsville Beach and Halyburton Park. New Hanover County Arboretum and Aussie Island Surf Shop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Mayfaire Town Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Ogden Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Airlie Gardens - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 10 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Escape is 3 miles to Wrightsville Beach & 8 miles to Downtown Riverfront~ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Sweet Escape is 3 miles to Wrightsville Beach & 8 miles to Downtown Riverfront~?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Escape is 3 miles to Wrightsville Beach & 8 miles to Downtown Riverfront~?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Sweet Escape is 3 miles to Wrightsville Beach & 8 miles to Downtown Riverfront~ located?

Located in the heart of Wilmington, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Ogden Park, Mayfaire Town Center and Regal Mayfaire. University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Airlie Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very homey feeling. Had a great stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place! The backyard is beautiful, & the hosts are so gracious and accommodating. The whole experience was great. Looking forward to next time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was excellent. Easy drive to everything we wanted to do both in town and at the beach. Spacious and the outside setup was delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely and quiet neighborhood. The house was as promised and the beds were very comfy. The backyard was awesome to hang out in with a glass of wine and watch the hummingbirds. If you’re looking for a chill place with easy access to the main roads, I highly recommend booking this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our family who was in town for a wedding. Neighborhood was quiet, the backyard was a beautiful place to sit and my pups enjoyed it. The home was spacious, clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molithia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place

My family had the best time. The place has everything you could want. The beds were all comfortable and the water pressure was wonderful. The fenced in yard was perfect for our little dog. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cocø E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just as described. The host had everything you needed for your stay. Very clean and comfortable beds. Very quiet neighborhood close to everything in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house, fabulous backyard!

We had a wonderful time at this getaway. House is well appointed and clean. Fenced backyard is beautiful and our dogs loved it! Great location! Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

don l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Very nice home in quiet neighborhood. Very clean and quite comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Wonderful house in a great location! The house was the perfect size for my family of four. We enjoyed the nice back yard and all the beautiful flowers. The house is less than 10 mins to Wrightsville Beach and no more than 15 mins to downtown Wilmington. We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Our family had a fantastic time in this beautiful, cozy home! It was so nice to be just a few minutes’ drive from the beach, shopping, and anything else we needed. The backyard garden is a perfect place to sit in solitude with a cup of coffee early in the morning. We are already talking about planning our next stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay in a great location.

Sweet escape was such a perfect place to host family visiting. The home is very clean and complete with fabulous linens and all the comforts for a relaxing stay. The garden is delightful. We loved the 2 living room layout for different spaces to visit or read. Highly recommend! The location is in a quiet neighborhood situated perfectly to all of the conveniences of Mayfaire, Landfall and the beach and main roads but tucked away from the hustle. Check-in was smooth and communication with Heather was prompt and friendly. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay at sweet escape. The location was perfect and the fenced in yard was perfect for our dog.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house! It was very clean and nicely decorated! A lot of space and loved the back yard/patio! The host was easy to contact and responded in a timely manner! Very convenient to downtown and to Wrightsville Beach; 10 min to each! Would definitely recommend and rent again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed for a family wedding, mother's day celebration and a golf tournament. This house is just great. The backyard is amazing. All of us, dogs included, love hanging out back there. The house is well appointed and communication was simple, effective and easy. I would recommend this house for those that travel with their fur babies.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Communication with owner was excellent. House was clean however, it smelled musty. It is an older house and the smell of must got on our clothes and actually once I left it was in my hair. We had a wedding to attend and the location was awesome…. 3 mins from everything and with traffic maybe 10mins. The outside patio was great. It is fenced in, but I couldn’t tell behind the trees in the back if there was anyway possible my small dog could get out… So, I was fearful of my dog getting out of the backyard. It was a very quite neighborhood and we did enjoy our stay..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

maureen c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas visit with family

We loved this place. It was very cozy and the Christmas tree and decor made it extra special for us. We had everything we needed and would definitely love to stay in this home again! I didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

This home met all of our needs. It was well stocked. We really enjoyed the backyard. When we accidentally locked ourselves out of the house, help was there in minutes to get us in. The home is centrally located and just a quick drive to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always love stay here!

Not only is this house clean and comfortable it so convenient to the beach, shops,restaurants as well as downtown Wilmington. Have stayed multiple times and will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2025 Spring Break

Clean a well equipped. Fenced back yard perfect for our dog. 15 min drive to Wrightsville Beach. Nice quiet neighborhood for families. Close to groceries, drug stores etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

It was truly and home away from home experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Place to Stay!

The property is very nice, clean and has a lot of room.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend

Super cute, clean, and spacious. Highly recommend this place if visiting Wilmington!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location!!

Great location. It was close to everything we needed or wanted to do. Heather, the property manager was great! We would give her 10 stars!!!! Very well maintained and clean..
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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