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Sunny Refuge-Perfect for animal lovers of all ages - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

Sunny Refuge-Perfect for animal lovers of all ages
  • As low as $349 - $349/Night
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Sunny Refuge-Perfect for animal lovers of all ages

General Features

  • 2 bathrooms
  • 2 total pets
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Air conditioning
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Desk
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • English
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Firepit
  • Fireplace
  • First aid kit
  • Free WiFi
  • Garden
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Highchair
  • Ice maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Microwave
  • Office
  • Onsite parking
  • Oven
  • Pet friendly
  • Recycling
  • Refrigerator
  • Smart TV
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Towels provided
  • Travel crib
  • Unit size: 1288 sq ft (120 sq m)
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Water-efficient showers only

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About this Property
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Private vacation home
  • Approximately 1288 square feet
Why is the Sunny Refuge where your family needs to stay on your next visit to Wilmington?

..... If you have a giant appreciate and appreciation for the local wildlife like we do, then this is the ideal refuge for animal lovers of all ages!

.....If you adore gardens that attract local birds and pollinators, then this is your spot!

..... If you are bringing your boat on your vacation, then we have plenty of parking for it in our driveway!

We have something for the entire the family!
For the Animal Lovers:
-We feature specific species native to the area throughout the home with art, books & décor
-Framed QR codes for more information about the species
For the Kiddos:
-Sea turtle-themed bedroom with twin beds
-Forks, spoons, cups with lids and dishes all with the "Littles" in mind
-Special kid-sized seating throughout the entire home
-Books for kids (or anyone) about wildlife and sea creatures
-Magnetic tiles and a toy box
-Step stool in the Guest Bath and Kitchen.
-Special "under-water" nighttime lighting in the Shark bedroom.
For the Grown-Ups:
-Coffee and Tea included: many organic varieties including loose leaf teas, decaf coffee and
even hot chocolate
-Chef's kitchen: all the necessities plus much more.... Green Pans (healthier ceramic not Teflon),
glass food storage containers, mixing bowls, Insta-Pot, electric mixer, rolling pin, blender, baking
dishes and cookie sheets, additional enormous cutting board, double-sided refrigerator/freezer with
automatic ice maker, dishwasher, over-sized pantry to store all of your grocery items, over-the-
range microwave oven and an additional sizable farmhouse sink
-Work station/ Dedicated office area with router repeater system to ensure high speed Internet
throughout the entire home and back yard areas
-Fun selection of mugs featuring local wildlife- and dishwasher safe reusable to-go mugs
For the Doggies:
-Totally fenced-in back yard for doggies to run and play
-Dog bowls and mat
-Dog blanket
-GREAT neighborhood with sidewalks for doggie walks
Great things for those of all ages:
-Tons of games to play
-Full length mirrors in every bedroom
-Luggage racks in every bedroom
-Gas grille
-Outdoor dining
-Fire pit table
-Expansive back-yard for play and privacy
-Attractively landscaped gardens to attract the birds and the bees

Extras you never even considered:
-We donate a percentage of profit to a local wildlife focused charity on an annual basis
-QR codes for each species link to local resources for learning to get involved if you choose
-Foot washing station- hang up wet and sandy gear and rinse off right away if you came from a
fun day at the beach- especially great with kids
-Bird feeders and additional seed to attract even more wildlife
-No down linens
-Fragrance-complimentary shampoo, body wash, laundry detergent and dish soap

Where will we go today?
-5.8 miles to Wrightsville Beach (the closest beach)
-8.8 miles to Historic Downtown Wilmington
-7.7 miles Kids's Museum of Wilmington
- 8.6 miles to Wilmington Railroad museum (preserving the history of our railroads)
-0.5 miles to Lewis Strawberry Farm (offers you-pick opportunities for strawberries, etc.)
-22.1 miles to Fort Fisher and the NC Aquarium
-3.4 miles to Mayfaire Shopping
-23.4 miles to Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital (appointment needed)
-4.4 miles to Arlie Gardens (67 acres of handsome gardens)
-1.0 mile to Ogden Park (off-leash dog zone, ball fields, pond & skate park)
-2.2 miles to Smith Creek Park (great for walking & has a play ground)
-17.4 miles to Carolina Beach State Park (picnic tables & great hiking trails)
-6.3 miles to Long Leaf Park (Kids splash pad {seasonal}, inclusive playground for kids of all ages and abilities, dog park, athletic fields, walking path, gardens, turtle pond with ducks, geese & koi fish)
-18.8 miles to Brunswick Nature Park (kayak and canoe launches, walking and cycling trails)
-6.5 miles to Poplar Grove Farm (Pender Co. farm full of history with many events to attend)

Make The Sunny Refuge your relaxation hideaway vacation spot!

About the Area

Wilmington is home to this vacation home. Wrightsville Beach Museum of History and Cape Fear Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bellamy Mansion Museum and Burgwin-Wright House. New Hanover County Arboretum and Aussie Island Surf Shop are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total pets

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