Captain's Hideout

A Cozy Cottage Near Wrightsville Beach

Wilmington, NC, United States

Dreamy Coastal Cottage, FirePit~King~Mins to Beach

Captain’s Hideout ⚓️ – Cozy Coastal Retreat ✨ Not your average stay! Cabin-style coastal cottage 2 miles from Wrightsville Beach, featuring an open-concept design with abundant natural light, hand-crafted details, curated touches, and a king bed with luxurious linens for a cozy, stylish getaway. Highlights: 🔥 Fireplace & fire pit 🚿 Bamboo outdoor shower 🛏️ King bed with luxurious linens 🏖️ Near beach 🛍️ Dining, shopping & local attractions

4 guests
1 bedroom
1 bathroom

Good to know

Captain's Hideout is truly a unique stay with hand-crafted features: - Sleeps 4 (King bed + Queen pullout sofa) - Luxurious linens - Bathroom with luxury walk-in shower and complimentary H20 soaps Outdoor Living: - Private porch with seating & grill - Cozy fire pit 🔥 - Bamboo outdoor shower 🚿 Indoor Amenities: - Smart TV - Electric fireplace - In-unit laundry - Keyless entry - Free WiFi - Complimentary toiletries - Whole-house water filtration 💧 (including outdoor shower) Kitchen Amenities: - Fully stocked and dining area for 2 - Full refrigerator - Dishwasher - Electric cooktop - Air fryer - Microwave - Drip coffee maker - Filtered drinking water 💧 ⭐️ 5-Star Guest Reviews "Our best Airbnb stay yet. Impeccable, expertly designed, superb hospitality. We will go back." – Pam "Incredible place… personal touches, spotless, everything you need." – Will "Felt right at home. Special touches everywhere, outdoor shower especially wonderful." – Jesse 📍 Nearby Attractions Within 2 miles: - Wrightsville Beach 🏖️ - Airlie Gardens 🌺 - Jungle Rapids Water Park & - Miniature Golf ⛳ - Mayfaire Shopping & Restaurants 🛍️ - The Forum Shopping & Dining - Local breweries 🍻 - Fly Wilmington Within 10–15 mins: - Historic Downtown Wilmington 🏛️ - NC Battleship ⚓️ 🚗 PARKING Onsite private driveway Stylish, relaxing, and uniquely designed, Captain’s Hideout offers the perfect blend of comfort, coastal charm, and convenience—just minutes from Wilmington’s best attractions!

House Rules

House Guidelines Relax, unwind, and leave your worries at the door! 🌿 While you’re here, please be mindful of our wonderful neighbors by driving slowly through the neighborhood. 🛏️ Maximum of 4 guests 🚗 Parking for up to 2 cars in the driveway

Other Details to Note

The cottage is tucked into a peaceful, natural wooded setting at the back of a one-acre property, shared with the owners’ personal home and a detached workshop (Quonset hut – metal barn structure). ⚓ Your hosts, Kristi & Ian, run Epic Excursions, a local adventure company in Wrightsville Beach, and use the Quonset hut to store surfboards, paddleboards, and boating gear—hence the name “Captain’s Hideout.” 🏡The cottage sits behind the Quonset hut, offering plenty of privacy. A private driveway leads directly to the cottage and is exclusively for Captain’s Hideout guests. 🏖️ Though tucked away in a beautiful, prime Wilmington neighborhood, you’re just minutes from the beach, shopping, and local attractions. 👋 As hosts, we respect your privacy but are always happy to say hello if you cross paths! 🛥️ If you choose to enjoy a boating adventure with Epic Excursions during your stay, message us—we’re happy to offer a special guest discount for our cottage visitors.

What this place offers

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Single level home No stairs in home

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Accessibility Getting Home

  • Well-lit path to entrance Light can help guests move around unexpected barriers
  • Disabled parking spot There is city-approved disabled parking spot or a parking space at least 8 feet wide

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

The cottage is located in a serene setting tucked away in the trees of our property which is in the back of a beautiful neighborhood. We live in a special area of Wilmington, which is highly desirable for it's location. The area is in known as "the bubble of Wilmington"as it's close to the beaches, minutes to the best restaurants, and a short drive to Mayfaire for shopping!

Guest Access

During your stay, the cottage will be your private getaway. Embrace seamless entry for your convenience with our user-friendly keyless door code entry system. Personal door code provided the morning of arrival with further details and instructions. You'll receive an exclusive code granting access to your coastal retreat for the duration of your stay.

Reviews

Nicole
August 2025 · Airbnb
We absolutely loved Kristi and Ian’s cottage! Our family felt it was the best AirBNB we have ever stayed at! It was nicely decorated, very clean, in a beautiful neighborhood with a lot of privacy and very quiet, and had all the necessary amenities. The house was nicely built and has many adorable decorations like a porthole window from a boat. My husband and I felt it was the most comfortable mattress and pillows we have ever used! Everyone loved the outdoor shower as well! We would love to stay again the next time we are in Wilmington! Thank you for your hospitality, Kristi and Ian!
Nuno
August 2025 · Airbnb
We thought the cottage was going to be great, but it far surpassed our expectations. It is very well located, just minutes from Wrightsville Beach, close to several excellent restaurants, and not too far from downtown Wilmington. The atmosphere is serene and peaceful, making it an ideal spot for anyone looking to slow down and recharge. Highly recommended!
Jacquie
July 2025 · Airbnb
Absolutely one of favorite spots we have visited! It was a beautiful, unique and private spot but still centrally located to places and restaurants. Kristi and Ian were very responsive and helpful with recommendations. I couldn’t recommend their place more for a couple looking to visit Wilmington.
Justin
July 2025 · Airbnb
Great place! The outdoor shower was great and the place is best for just a couple it’s a little tight with 4, but the guests were great. Epic Excursions was an added plus! 🛥️☀️
Roneice
July 2025 · Airbnb
We really enjoyed our stay. Kristi and Ian responded to any questions we had. Place very clean . In a very relaxing setting. Beach was a short drive. Hope to come back in the future. Thanks for being wonderful hosts!
Eleanor
July 2025 · Airbnb
Amazing hosts!! Would absolutely recommend. Went out of their way to make sure I had a great stay. The cottage itself is super cute. Perfect for a single or a little couple stay.
Megan
July 2025 · Airbnb
A beautiful little cozy place. Perfect for our 2 night stay. Great recommendations for local spots. Hosts were in constant communication and reaching out in case anything that wasn’t provided was needed. Very good and relaxing stay. Highly recommend anyone to stay here!
Stephanie
June 2025 · Airbnb
Loved staying here for our honeymoon! Thank you so much Kristi and Ian! We couldn’t stop talking about how cute the home was and how we would love to come back one day on our anniversary ☺️
Tiara
June 2025 · Airbnb
The Captain’s Hideout was wonderful! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Kristi and Ian were great hosts. They were responsive when we asked questions, gave awesome recommendations for beach access, restaurants, etc. and made sure we had what we needed for a comfortable stay. We highly recommend staying there when visiting Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach!
Ryan
June 2025 · Airbnb
My partner and I had a wonderful stay here! The cottage is beautiful and secluded in a quiet neighborhood, with easy access to the beach via a short drive. Kristi and Ian were very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. Would highly recommend!

Find us

To make the most of your vacation you will need a car to get around. Although Wrightsville Beach is only 2 miles away, and downtown Wilmington is only 8.5 miles away, a car is needed for your stay.

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