Coastal Chic Cottage with pool

Wilmington, North Carolina
$195 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 3

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

One Oar Missing is a, coastal chic designed cottage set within a beautifully landscaped yard in a private setting with pool,hot tub, and fire pit. 15 minutes from Topsail Beach and downtown. Cottage is 400 sf and features include queen size bed, a large walk in shower in bathroom, large refrigerator, farmhouse sink, large patio with sitting area with bistro dining table and gas grill . Pool toys and towels provided. We provide fresh flowers and a complimentary bottle of wine for your enjoyment. Celebrating a special occasion We operate a florist and can provide you with fresh flowers, chocolates and champagne for your loved one!

The Porters Neck area of Wilmington (2 miles), features several incredible restaurants including Kornerstone Bistro, Italian Bistro, Si Senor (upscale Mexican), Cape Fear Seafood, Slice of Life Pizza, Tidewater Oyster Bar, K 38 Baia Grill and others. We are located adjacent to Historic Poplar Grove Plantation which features walking trails and ponds. We are five minutes from Hampstead.

Feel free to bring your best friend Fido to meet and play with our Chocolate Lab, Bailey and our frenchie, Woody. Bailey provides gourmet treats for her guests! Don't worry about bringing coffee. We provide an array of condiments such as sugar, creamer, spices, bottled water and toiletries. Your hosts, Jim and Will anxiously await your visit!
Pool open April 15 - October 15


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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Outdoor Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Pool Toys
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 3

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Lauren M.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2026

    Stayed Apr 9, 2026

    Very cute place! The hosts provided a complimentary bottle of wine and late night munchies, which was very sweet. Check in and out was easy, and communication with the host was never an issue. Cleanliness was a little iffy, but not uninhabitable by any means. Great value for the price!

  • Lauren E.

    Submitted Mar 14, 2026

    Stayed Feb 24, 2026

    Everything was as expected, it was the perfect getaway. Great location. This will be my go-to rental for one of the most beautiful areas in the Carolinas.

  • Melanie T.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 24, 2025

    The host was very welcoming. Fresh flowers, wine, and snacks.

  • Terry M.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2025

    Stayed Nov 15, 2025

    Dog friendly although we did not bring ours. Cottage was clean with all the necessities that we could have needed. Bed was comfy and pillows perfect. Although located on a main road it was very quiet and we slept well. Easy to get to places to eat and downtown Wilmington. Host left us a bottle of wine (yummy) and a couple sweets. Host responded quickly to all inquiries. Right out the front door is pool, hot tub, sitting area and fire pit. Only issue we had was on the 1st night in finding the address (numbers a bit jumbled on pole) and driveway in the dark but that was it. Will absolutely be reaching out for future visits.

  • Elena J.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Very pet friendly and everything was easily accessible. Communication with the host was a breeze!

  • Jay O.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Worked out good. I did not cook at the property. My concern was the turf condition because it rained and I didn't want to trash the place because of mud from the dog. We used the back for potty runs and I cleaned her feet when we came in, so it worked out. Unfortunately it rained during our entire stay but we still enjoyed his unit. I was able to log on to Fubo so I could watch football.

  • Amber D.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 7, 2025

    Overall good place to rest your head during vacation but the pool and hot tub both were pretty dirty and was unable to enjoy either of them, so that was a let down and unexpected

  • Heidi K.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Not very clean, you are asked to clean sinks and toilet yourself, pool was very dirty, location is not ideal. For the price, a hotel is best!

  • Tina B.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    had to leave a few days early because of family emergency so didn’t get to enjoy

  • Debbie O.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Cottage was welcoming and comfortable. The location was great to find places to eat. The list of places nearby was very helpful. We swam in the pool a few days as the temps were in the 90s. We spent alot of time in the cottage with the air conditioning because of the heat.

  • Taylor I.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Perfect place for a getaway! My boyfriend and I got to take bane my German Shepherd on his first vacation. The home was exactly as expected and perfect for our needs the grounds were beautiful and romantic I wish could have brought all of it home as it became my happy place. We have talked about future visits and rebooking. For us the hosts and this cottage was the perfect place. Thank you for providing such great service.

  • Paul C.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Had a very nice stay. Enjoyed the pool

  • Amanda S.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Great stay! Good location, easy to find, and super cute courtyard. Everything we needed was provided, and the private pool was so relaxing after a long day.

  • Cindy C.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    The shelves above kitchen sink were slanted down and not supported properly. They were loose. The receptacle to the right of kitchen sink was not installed correctly loose. The bathroom had dead bugs on floor and not clean. The shower had mold all the way around interior shower base. The front threshold to shower there where tiles that where lose and cracked. See pictures below. It looked like green algae on the pool walls. They advertised chic cottage is in the back yard of business, with multiple vehicles parked in front and people living within. We turned the TV on and unable to get the volume to work. Called the owner for advice and he was not helpful, resulting in leaving at 11pm with no place to stay.

  • Merlin V.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    everything very cool

  • Laura M.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    The property owner gave me a refund after i sent him pictures. Green nasty pool. Many broken shower tiles to stand on. The stove is 2 burners on top of a toaster oven kind of thing. It smelled like dogs. The weeds in the walkways were very bad.Im thankful for the refund.

  • Leah

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    The cottage was cute. Wasn’t entirely aware that the location is completely in a persons backyard, but it did not affect the stay. Pool was amazing, cottage was cozy and adorable, didn’t have any issues. Would return!

  • Hillary D.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed Apr 30, 2025

    Was fine. Pool was very dirty we did not try the hot tub because we were scared. House is about 30 mins from the beach, not 10.

  • Jill H.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed Apr 26, 2025

    Property manager took a little while to respond to texts but overall we had a good stay. We went for the weekend. The building is like a tiny home on the back of his property. We were able to take our small dog. And there are obvious amenities for guests with dogs (dog bowls for food and treats).

  • Jennifer F.

    Submitted Apr 30, 2025

    Stayed Apr 23, 2025

    A perfect workspace and relaxing place! Everything was right where you would think it would be and its so easy to walk in and relax. lovely space and so quiet and welcoming!

  • Robin D.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    Came down for our grandsons first birthday. One Oar Missing was the perfect place for us to stay.

  • Julie R.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    This place was s wonderful stay! Almost a full size kitchen, the pool was open and the bed comfortable. My boyfriend and i spent our birthday weekend in a comfortable, quiet and relaxed place. The hosts were extremely responsive if i had questions and the place was very clean. Definately stay there again when i visit Wilmington. Thank you for the memories!

  • Blep

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Sep 23, 2024

    Was a beautiful cottage, looked exactly like the pictures! The cottage could have been cleaned a little better such as the shower, floors and outdoor patio area. The hosts were very kind and answered all questions. Was overall an amazing stay and we enjoyed ourselves!

  • Kandace K.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Close to beaches, bottle of complementary wine and flowers very nice. Needs to be cleaned better.

  • Melissa C.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    Perfect weekend getaway! Lovely cottage with the feel of home. The location was awesome, everything was within 15 minutes of us. I would recommend this rental to anyone. The host was ready to get in touch with, check in and check out was easy and there was even fresh flower arrangements inside!

  • Natalie D.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    It was perfect for our weekend getaway. After going out and adventuring, it was a great place to come back to.

  • Trina F.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2024

    Stayed Aug 12, 2024

    Nice ambiance but not very clean. Lots of dust and dead bugs. No response from owner regarding problem's ie pool needed cleaning after hurricane Debby , grounds full of large weeds and unkept. Would not revisit.

  • Courtney L.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    What a lovely rental. Besides finding a few pieces of glass and metal on carpet and needing a good vacuum this rental was great! Sound bar kept going out on tv every 2-3 hrs and remote didn’t work to control so you did have to reset manually. Outside areas are fabulous! Little hard to find entrance off US17 but once you find it, easy to remember access.

  • Justin R.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    If you are a couple looking for a place for a long weekend getaway, this place is close to everything. Jim, the host was very responsive. The place is a little hard to find the first time but Jim assisted and we got right in. Did not use the pool and did not spend much time at the cottage itself.

  • Barbara L.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    Given wring code to enter, property was not clean...floors and counters, fridge, shower was dirty, spotty Internet service, rentors refused to show me how to turn on stove/convection oven..it would not turn on, I could not prepare my dinner so I ended up eating a cheese sandwich for supper, I left early.

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