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 exceptional 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 appreciate the outdoor gardens, walkways and water features. Then you'll see an an incredibly peaceful 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 calming it is. Then at nighttime, the garden automatically lights up and is simply striking. The palm trees in the front yard light up as well.

The home is completely refreshed with new everything, and is nice, clean, and refreshed. The kitchen is outfitted with all the basics and a coffee and snack bar. The roomy living room has comfortable seating and a sizable 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

Tips to get the perfect vacation home experience:

Finding your perfect rental:

• Summer months are high season in the Southport area. Booking in Fall or Spring is one of our best tips for saving money on your vacation home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of suitable properties. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Reserve your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules often become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families book their Summer rentals during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host if your group qualifies for a discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer customers an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Often, property management companies supply Southport area travel guide magazines which will include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Selecting the perfect vacation home in Wilmington:

• Choose your vacation week and spending budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your family needs. The Relaxing Zen Garden. You've found it. has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is usually available on booking pages. If they are not listed, contact the property manager before you reserve the rental. Remember that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds and bunks. You'll need to work out what is optimal for your vacation.
• Does your group require specific amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the perfect rental.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Remember to confirm all required amenities are available and included before booking
• If your group is bringing pets, filter your search for a rental that allows animals. Request information on breed, weight, and type requirements. Usually, property managers charge pet deposits and fees.

Have a wonderful stay:

• We recommend storing the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• To make certain damages are not attributed to your visit, make a record of any problem areas during check in. Speak to the rental manager immediately to report any issues. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be useful.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Respect your neighbors. Frequently, surrounding homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Lock your vacation home while you're out and about. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• Just prior to departing, complete a walk-through to make sure you did not leave anything behind. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property one final time and keep an eye out for damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the property manager is not available, remember to take photographs of the rental to record its condition.
• Remember to leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent ratings to drive future reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your review find their best vacation home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.