Sweet Escape is 3 miles to Wrightsville Beach & 8 miles to Downtown Riverfront~

Wilmington, North Carolina
$246 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Welcome to The Sweet Escape~
Upon arrival to The Sweet Escape you will find a charming, brick ranch home on a quiet cul de sac street in a low-traffic neighborhood that's perfect for morning walks, outdoor relaxation and an evening stroll to both Mayfaire and The Forum, two of Wilmington's Premier Lifestyle centers with dining, retail shopping and a Regal Cinema! Surrounded by beautiful, mature landscaping and a fully fenced back yard, this home is perfect for children to play or pups to roam the back yard and garden, all while being just 3 miles from Wrightsville Beach!

Inside, we aim to focus on comfort throughout a warm, inviting interior! We have three bedrooms, featuring cozy beds with high thread count, 100% cotton sheets (One king bed & 2 queen sized) We have one full bathroom & a half bathroom with adjoining washer/dryer. Our living room features a 65 inch smart TV along with a new leather sofa and swivel chair. We also have a step down den set up with new sofa, two chairs and a desk / chair duo that has its own exit to the back yard. We also have a 43 inch smart TV in the den and a pocket door that can keep the kids video sound out from the other room!

We offer a fully equipped kitchen with all large and small appliances. If you have any particular specialty item for the kitchen that you may need, please inquire and we will make sure to have it for you. We have dual coffee options, so you can use pods or enjoy a full pot with a ground coffee option if that's your preference! The kitchen also leads out to our patio that is set up for relaxing by our beautiful garden / grill area and the fire pit (we provide firewood & kindling upon request) The back yard is fenced in for your small children & pups safety and we have recently added overhead lighting features to enhance the outdoor ambiance, highlight the charm of the garden area and offer the perfect setting for evening conversations and photo ops on this spanning corner lot!

Along with a carport for rainy days and shade, there is also paved, additional parking with room for an RV, boat & trailer, etc. (Municipal boat ramp is just under 3 miles away).

We take pride in our home and ensure that it's cleaned & sanitized properly for your stay and we look forward to hosting you and your family in our beautiful city of Wilmington!

***We are a pet friendly host, please see house rules regarding our pet fees and more info!

***Please Note that the statement below regarding fees is a VRBO statement, not ours. We do have additional fees in regard to cleaning, admin and any pet fees, in addition to the nightly rate, as well as taxes and insurance and any VRBO processing fees. Please be sure to review those fees in total when you select your desired dates!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Visual Alarms In Hallways Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 02:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Glenna T.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2026

    Stayed Feb 8, 2026

    The property was great! I wish that the window in the front room had a curtain or blinds or shade.

  • Prissila B.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    Very nice comfy cozy place lots of space perfect for families and pets. Had absolutely everything you would need for a home away from home. Convenient to everything on a very safe quiet street. All the beds were comfy and the backyard was so pleasant to have dinner and let the kids play. Hope to be back!

  • Marilyn T.

    Submitted Feb 14, 2026

    Stayed Jan 23, 2026

    The home was great. My only concern was the fenced area because my dog could have escaped in a few areas where the fence was low and there's a planter box that my dog could have easily jumped the fence.

  • Rebecca M.

    Submitted Jan 23, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    Host was welcoming and the property, especially the yard, was a lovely for a short getaway. The bed was immensely comfortable!

  • Jodi A.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2026

    Stayed Jan 8, 2026

    House was perfect. Plenty of room for all of us while we visited college and family. Easy to get to beach shops and parks. Thank you

  • Barry S.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    This property is in a great location, close to shopping, Wrightsville Beach, and all of the major roadways. Heather was a awesome host and made us feel at home over the holidays with some Christmas decor.

  • Shiloh W.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 24, 2025

    This has been one of my favorite stays!! The home was sweetly decorated for Christmas, which was just the best surprise and is not something we have experienced as frequent holiday travelers. The home is very well taken care of and very clean. The fenced in yard is perfect especially with the warm December days! The proximity to the beach and shopping you really can’t beat!

  • Tricia R.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2025

    Stayed Dec 11, 2025

    Enjoyed our visit! Toiletries ( shampoo, conditioner and body wash) were available. The KITCHEN. is stocked with cookware and spices, and the house spacious! Heather (Host) was available if anything was needed. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

  • Jennifer D.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2025

    Stayed Nov 25, 2025

    Host was very communicative which is appreciated. House is lovely, very comfortable, and convenient to everything. Thank you!

  • Glenn P.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    The whole setup was perfect for us. CLEAN and SAFE.Close to everything, easy to fine, check in, all of it. Really enjoyed the whole experience !!!!!!!!!!!

  • Patty K.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 20, 2025

    The house was comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. It was very clean. The yard was perfect for my small dog. In a good location, easy to get anywhere.I enjoyed my stay.

  • Samantha E.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    This VRBO is in an excellent location, especially if you're planning on going to Wrightsville beach. We dove to Wrightsville beach in under 10 minutes, and there are so many shopping centers and amenities nearby. The place was clean and exceptionally dog friendly. The beds are very comfortable as well. Thank you for making our stay so easy and enjoyable!

  • Brian W.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Wonderful last minute stay. Not many places that we have stayed at have descriptions that are totally accurate. This Sweet Escape was spot on. Very convenient location and very clean. Very responsive host. Thank you again.

  • Kathryn Martin J.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Absolutely loved this place!

  • Scott S.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay at this pet friendly home. Home was clean and spacious for our four adults and one teen. Plenty of parking.

  • Britt R.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Lovely place! The backyard is beautiful, & the hosts are so gracious and accommodating. The whole experience was great. Looking forward to next time!!

  • William J S.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Property was exactly as listed and was in a great location. Owners were very communicative and would definitely stay there again if I come back to Wilmington.

  • Jennifer H.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Communication with owner was excellent. House was clean however, it smelled musty. It is an older house and the smell of must got on our clothes and actually once I left it was in my hair. We had a wedding to attend and the location was awesome…. 3 mins from everything and with traffic maybe 10mins. The outside patio was great. It is fenced in, but I couldn’t tell behind the trees in the back if there was anyway possible my small dog could get out… So, I was fearful of my dog getting out of the backyard. It was a very quite neighborhood and we did enjoy our stay..

  • Luke K.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    Nice place

  • Sandra M.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    A lovely and quiet neighborhood. The house was as promised and the beds were very comfy. The backyard was awesome to hang out in with a glass of wine and watch the hummingbirds. If you’re looking for a chill place with easy access to the main roads, I highly recommend booking this place.

  • Chris G.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Very homey feeling. Had a great stay. Highly recommend.

  • Jessica A.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    Sweet escape was such a perfect place to host family visiting. The home is very clean and complete with fabulous linens and all the comforts for a relaxing stay. The garden is delightful. We loved the 2 living room layout for different spaces to visit or read. Highly recommend! The location is in a quiet neighborhood situated perfectly to all of the conveniences of Mayfaire, Landfall and the beach and main roads but tucked away from the hustle. Check-in was smooth and communication with Heather was prompt and friendly. Would definitely stay there again!

  • chris h.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Our stay was excellent. Easy drive to everything we wanted to do both in town and at the beach. Spacious and the outside setup was delightful.

  • Amanda H.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    This home was perfect for our family who was in town for a wedding. Neighborhood was quiet, the backyard was a beautiful place to sit and my pups enjoyed it. The home was spacious, clean and had everything we needed.

  • Cocø E.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    Everything was just as described. The host had everything you needed for your stay. Very clean and comfortable beds. Very quiet neighborhood close to everything in town.

  • Lynsey D.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Wonderful house in a great location! The house was the perfect size for my family of four. We enjoyed the nice back yard and all the beautiful flowers. The house is less than 10 mins to Wrightsville Beach and no more than 15 mins to downtown Wilmington. We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming again!

  • Molithia S.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    My family had the best time. The place has everything you could want. The beds were all comfortable and the water pressure was wonderful. The fenced in yard was perfect for our little dog. We would definitely stay there again.

  • Jennifer K.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    Stayed for a family wedding, mother's day celebration and a golf tournament. This house is just great. The backyard is amazing. All of us, dogs included, love hanging out back there. The house is well appointed and communication was simple, effective and easy. I would recommend this house for those that travel with their fur babies.

  • Lori S.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    We loved the house! It was very clean and nicely decorated! A lot of space and loved the back yard/patio! The host was easy to contact and responded in a timely manner! Very convenient to downtown and to Wrightsville Beach; 10 min to each! Would definitely recommend and rent again!!!

  • Jason M.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    Our family had a fantastic time in this beautiful, cozy home! It was so nice to be just a few minutes’ drive from the beach, shopping, and anything else we needed. The backyard garden is a perfect place to sit in solitude with a cup of coffee early in the morning. We are already talking about planning our next stay!

  • Jennifer K.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 11, 2025

    We had a wonderful time at this getaway. House is well appointed and clean. Fenced backyard is beautiful and our dogs loved it! Great location! Would stay here again.

  • don l.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    Very nice home in quiet neighborhood. Very clean and quite comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Marie M.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 13, 2025

    We had a lovely and relaxing stay at this property. The photos did not truly show the beauty of the property. The patio and rose bushes are stunning. I enjoyed coffee on the patio every morning and we ate dinnner on the patio most evenings. Little things made this stay special. There were plenty of towels and wash clothes as well as blankets and pillows. The neighborhood was quiet yet close to places to eat or even have food delivered. Heather was an attentive host. Many thanks Heather.

  • Carolyn S.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2025

    Stayed Mar 13, 2025

    This home met all of our needs. It was well stocked. We really enjoyed the backyard. When we accidentally locked ourselves out of the house, help was there in minutes to get us in. The home is centrally located and just a quick drive to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach.

  • Andrew C.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    Clean a well equipped. Fenced back yard perfect for our dog. 15 min drive to Wrightsville Beach. Nice quiet neighborhood for families. Close to groceries, drug stores etc.

  • Megan G.

    Submitted Feb 21, 2025

    Stayed Feb 10, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay at sweet escape. The location was perfect and the fenced in yard was perfect for our dog.

  • Kelly K.

    Submitted Feb 3, 2025

    Stayed Jan 30, 2025

    The house was just what we needed for a short beach vacation, short drive to beach, medium drive to downtown but having the fenced back yard is a life saver when you have 3 dogs, it’s also nice that there wasn’t a 2 dog limit that so many other places have…we will for sure rent here again next time we are in Wilmington!!

  • Ashley K.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2025

    Stayed Jan 20, 2025

    This house is exactly as advertised and then some. It is in a great location and I cannot say enough about how much my two dogs (pug and lab mix) loved the backyard. I was also there during the epic snow storm that hit Wilmington and the host and owners were on top of it and went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed despite the unexpected winter weather and being snowed in! Will definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone!

  • maureen c.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    We loved this place. It was very cozy and the Christmas tree and decor made it extra special for us. We had everything we needed and would definitely love to stay in this home again! I didn’t want to leave.

  • Julie P.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    The property is in a good location with easy access to Mayfaire shopping and Wrightsville Beach. The neighborhood was quiet. It’s an older home but very clean and has everything you need. The fenced in yard is a very nice feature if you have a dog. The fence is about waist high so you will likely need to supervise your pet while they are outside.

  • Heidi C.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2024

    Stayed Nov 5, 2024

    Great location. It was close to everything we needed or wanted to do. Heather, the property manager was great! We would give her 10 stars!!!! Very well maintained and clean..

  • Valerie L.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    Oh my goodness, this was the perfect house for our visit to Wilmington! It was just as described, though the pictures don't do it justice. It had a quaint beach cottage feel, and we enjoyed sitting in the back courtyard in the evenings. This home is nestled in a quiet neighborhood, close to the beach, shopping, restaurants, and downtown! Heather was the perfect host! She quickly responded to our inquiries, and was always very pleasant. We will definitely stay again!

  • Emily L.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2024

    Stayed Oct 13, 2024

    We had a wonderful time in this home away from home. They thought of everything to keep everyone comfortable (extra blankets, lots of towels, kids dishes, even great quality paper towels/toilet paper!). It’s the perfect location, close to everything, quiet area annd comfortable beds! owners are very responsive and helpful. We are already looking forward to a stay in 2025! Thank you for the hospitality ❤️

  • Becky C.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    Our family stayed at this place for 3 nights during September. It was very clean, beds were comfortable and the neighborhood was very safe and nice. There was a nice trail to walk our dog and the location was close to a beautiful shopping center and the beach. Our family stated that they would definitely stay there again.

  • Linda P.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    We needed a pet friendly house close to our son’s apartment. This house was perfect! Back yard was fenced in and pretty decor throughout. Pillows were really comfy! Host was very prompt to answering questions. Only minor issue was large dogs next door barked every time we were outside. Thank you for a great stay we will be back!

  • Sylvia F.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    This is our 2nd year staying here. We love the properties’ amenities, cleanliness, and location. The host is very responsive. I locked us out of the house on a hot summer day with groceries in the car. The owner, who lives close by, was there in minutes to unlock the door.

  • Jennifer D.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. The location was close to everything. The back yard is very private and nice. The hosts were very responsive to any questions. We would definitely book again.

  • Samantha S.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    Despite poor weather we had a great time and enjoyed staying at this beautiful house. Great location with ease to the beach and downtown Wilmington. Dog friendly was a plus!!!

  • David B.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    Third stay in this wonderful home with my two small pups. Will definitely return. Kitchen well equipped and pristine. Living areas and bedrooms nicely appointed and very very clean (same for bathroom) Located in quiet residential neighborhood. Beautiful patio and lights exactly as pictured.

  • Cassandra M.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    It was truly and home away from home experience

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$338+
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