The Relaxing Zen Garden. You've found it. - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 4
• 2 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Apartment
• Approximately 1000 square feet

This is one unit of a side-by-side duplex with an spectacular garden located in midtown. You'll appreciate the carefully curated and landscaped backyard, with a coi pond, water fountains, and nearly year round flowers. Located in a cute community, and super convenient to grocery stores, shopping, UNCW, 10 min to Wrightsville Beach, 20 min to Carolina Beach. Located on a bicycle trail that runs from the Cape Fear River to downtown and the ocean!

This cute 2BR is located right in midtown Wilmington! The garden is remarkable: relax outside smelling the flowers, hearing the birds singing, you will appreciate to stay here! As you enter the garden, you'll be under blue skies and soon on your patio, where you can savor the outdoor gardens, walkways and water features. Then you'll see an an incredibly calming landscape of native plants, tropical delights, a variety of flowers so there are nearly year round blooms, a coi pond, water fountains, and brick and cobblestone pathways throughout the garden. It's hard to put into words how calming and peaceful it is. Then at nighttime, the garden automatically lights up and is simply gorgeous. The palm trees in the front yard light up as well.

The home is completely refreshed with new everything, and is nice, clean, and updated. The kitchen is outfitted with all the basics and a coffee and snack bar. The cavernous living room has comfortable seating and a huge Roku intelligent TV and wifi. Each bedroom has a brand new cozy queen memory foam/gel hybrid bed with bed protector.

Romantic hideaway, family trip, or weekend with friends, Zen Relaxing Garden will surely be a memorable trip for everybody.

Backyard, driveway

We are here if you need us, invisible if you don't. You can check in anytime with the keypad lock and start relaxing! We'll likely text you during your stay to let you know we are available. If I don't hear from you, we will assume you're happy!

We are in the middle of Wilmington, short drive to Whole Foods, grocery stores, UNCW.

Convenience to drive to groceries, beaches, UNCW, downtown

Checkout is 11am, but we can offer late checkout as availability accepts. 12pm checkout is $20, and 1pm checkout is $30. Please contact us first and if we can accommodate your late checkout, we will be happy to.

About the Area

Audubon, a neighborhood in Wilmington, is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Trask Coliseum or Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College. Jet skiing, kayaking, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

How to book the best Southport rental experience:

Sticking to your rental budget:

• Summer time is high season in Wilmington. Reserve your rental home in Fall or Spring months to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities.
• In the Southport area, The sooner you can reserve a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The best rental homes are booked very early. Reserving your rental up to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your rental home.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host whether your family qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer renters an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Many property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area visitors guides that include coupons, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Make a plan and choose your prefect Southport rental home:

• Select a group lead, choose your vacation week, and select a maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. The Relaxing Zen Garden. You've found it. has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly available online. If you don't see them listed, email the property manager before you book the home. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• If there's an individual Southport attraction you are crazy about, keep an eye out for rentals that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you will need a pet-friendly vacation rental. Get details on breed, weight, and type requirements. Note that some property managers charge additional pet fees.

Advice for a smooth stay:

• Add the property manager's information to your smartphone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• To make certain damages aren't linked to your stay, inspect the rental for any problem areas during arrival. text the host immediately to relay your findings. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Hosts are available to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. You will increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an excellent resource to find the best local attractions.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home when you are out, just like you would at home.
• Double-check the property to confirm that you've packed all of your belongings on check-out day. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the property one final time and look for any damage. We advise walking through with the host whenever you can. If the manager isn't available, ensure that you take photographs of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave a review! Property owners rely on great reviews to propel new bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.