Very quiet and relaxing. This was my first Air Bnb booking, and it went very well.

I loved the house right near the river amazing view from the upstairs balcony! I enjoyed my stay a lot! Just would advise you to bring bug spray to kill the occasional bug that slips in when you come in but other than that the place was what I expected it to be!!

We enjoyed our stay at the river birch house. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The inside was so cute and Mollie added extra care for our stay. We would definitely stay there again. Highly recommend.

River House was super clean and was just as described... If you have a boat, River house has a dock and you are just steps to the river. Pretty neat watching the boats and jet skis cruise up and down the river...

Benny is a great host, very nice and flexible. The cabin is nicely located and just as described. Definitely recommend!

What a fabulous weekend getaway! My husband and I loved the cabin and location. Benny was very helpful and had family close by that checked on us. The cabin was very clean and had all the supplies we needed. We fished and canoed down the Black River- scenery and views were amazing! I would recommend this place to anyone and hope to come back soon!

Benny's cabin is cozy and so comfortable. It's deep in a woodsy neighborhood, surrounded by trees. It's perfect if you just need to get out of the city and just disappear for a while. The house had most things you need, so you only had to by the food you wanted to make, Benny was generous. Had a nice time!

What a weekend. Everything about this place, from the location to the host, perfectly encapsulates the best of the South. Benny was a gracious host, and his property is a fantastic blend of nature and homestead. Our daytime consisted of lazy afternoons of cards and sweet tea and the nights spent chasing after a bright salt-and-pepper night sky in the golf cart. Im already looking for reasons to come back up to NC. Please don't pass this beautiful place up.

This place is amazing. The GPS we had lead us to the wrong house but thankfully we found the house. It is quite secluded but that's one of the things we loved the most about it. Though the nearest stores and chain restaurants are about a half hour away at least, it's worth it. The pictures don't do the place justice at all. There are a few changes that aren't noted in these pictures but make the place so much better. It's spacious, the air conditioning works throughout the whole house, wifi is great so the house is amazing. Definitely will be staying here again in the future!

This place is just as described. It is quiet, comfortable and well equipped. We enjoyed our stay and Sharon was very responsive to our few questions.

A wonderful place to stay. I would definitely consider staying in this home again.

Beautiful,airy, and tastefully decorated the house offers a fully equipped kitchen, bbq on the porch, and lounge chairs on the backyard. Everything you need to disconnect from the busy life and reconnect with nature. Be prepared to loose your phone service in the area and to check the road conditions in advance. Thank you Sharon for being a wonderful host. Chris&Lana

The cottage near the Black River was comfortable and perfect for a birthday getaway with my partner. Everything was clean and orderly when we arrived, and the scenery was pretty charming, despite the river being flooded at the time of our visit. We drove up to Cliffs of the Neuse State Park to hike one day, but mostly we were happy to stay in and enjoy the comforts of the cottage. Great for a quiet weekend, and Sharon was very easy to make arrangements with. For those with pet allergies: My partner has dog and cat allergies, and we had absolutely no problem at the cottage.

We have had such a nice time at the house. We adopted our daughter in a nearby town and the house was a perfect place to stay while waiting to get clearance to go home.

The best travel experience ever. Clear, organization, full facility providing to meet the needs for each of family members. Highly recommended based on my personally perspectively. 非常棒的入住体验,干净困难,整洁,设备齐全,推荐入住!

We love exploring, we had a retirement ceremony to go to in Fayetteville and plans for Wilmington on Sat. So knowing that we would have to drive late at night we looked up places in between both locations. This gem was available and had plenty of room for my family to include three children under 6yrs old. The place is in the middle of the woods, however once you enter the home it was like a small paradise. They have put some major work into this place to help you feel at home. It is far from alot of conveniences therefore we picked up some items on our way back from Wilmington. We did have one major problem, we planned to stay two nights once we packed up the car it was absolutely beautiful out so we made a rash decision to try and stay an extra night. We contacted the owners and they made it happen. We used the time to explore a small nearby town(which had a grass road) and found a piggy wiggly and an amazing hole in the wall Mexican restaurant. Great for families yes, but if you are a couple looking for a great place to relax my wife and I completely agree with this place.

Small private cottage just as described. Angela did everything to ensure I had a quality stay and was very personable and easy to communicate with when needed. I would stay here again.

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Angela's place is just like advertised. It is very quiet and comfortable and safe, I had a nice couple of days while working in Wallace. Great value too.

Great little place close to work. Host work with my schedule as a travel nurse.

Angela was very communicative, very hospitable, and provided a wonderful place to stay. We don't have any complaints. It was clean, cozy, and fairly priced. Thanks Angela!

The place was just what we were looking for. A place to crash close to a wedding venue we were attending. Angela showed us in, gave us a key and left us alone which was perfectly fine with us! Would stay here again!

Clean and safe ,WiFi, kind host

Had a good time here, cottage was as described, cozy little place with great sheets! Would stay here again, thanks!

Lucas Farmhouse is the reason airbnb exists. Not a hotel. Not a guest room in a private house, but a unique experience marked anchored in a beautiful home in coastal North Carolina within 20 minutes of both beautiful beaches and the city of Wilmington, NC. My stay of a week was exactly what I was looking for -- a quiet place to hang and accomplish a few work projects, combined with beach time and exploring. Amy and Glen, along with their three engaging dogs and two baby goats, were wonderful hosts. Enough interaction to feel like family, and plenty of private time to relax. Amy's breakfasts were amazing. When a huge storm caused the power to go out for most of the evening and into the next morning, Glen trotted out in the downpour to find clams and crab legs for dinner. Could not have had a better experience. I'm looking forward to a return visit.

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Lucas Farmhouse. Amy was the consummate hostess greeting my husband and daughter with cold towels and cold drinks. Every morning there was a delicious and varying breakfast. The house itself was large and comfy. The photos on AirBnB were spot on! We felt right at home, having the freedom to come and go or hang out and be lightly pampered. We will be back. BTW Glenn is swell too. Here are some additional tips/comments: - The location was close enough to Wrightsville beach to use for a beach vacation - Amy and Glenn were very kind and welcoming. - The house had a spacious and comfortable country house porch. - Our 10 year old daughter loved "This Little Pig" consignment/thrift shop, which was close by - Amy has great tips on sites and dining And a few more tips/comments from our daughter: - Amy might tell you that she isn't a good cook but I thought she was an excellent cook - I liked the bath robes and slippers - There is a great swing out back, highest I have ever been on and most fun when you have someone to push you - The dogs are great - The wooden rocking horse "rocks" - Amy & Glenn have latches on all of the doors...that's not because they want to lock you out it is so the dogs don't bother you - Every night at 7pm a herd of deer appear in the field - I had a great time!

I had only one magical evening with Amy and Glenn and wish I could have stayed longer. Glenn indulged my request for a grand house tour and detailed the craft and care they’ve taken to restore the Victorian farmhouse to its original splendor. Amy’s curated collections complement each wall, shelf, and nook, not overbearingly so but with an artist’s eye for balance. Three rescue dogs shepherded me to the front porch and breeze and then to the kitchen to get another cold drink. I felt totally at ease and comfortable sitting on the settee with Amy and Glenn as we talked into the night not as if I were a visitor but family. Amy showed me a party trick with a stand up broom. I slept comfortably and deeply through the night in the downstairs bedroom. It was private, beautifully decorated, and had an en-suite bathroom with shower. Amy left a note welcoming me for the evening with a bottle of water, fruit, nuts, and candy. There is a lot of light and warmth within this home, with much credit to Amy and Glenn. They welcomed me to return someday soon and I plan to do so.

We felt so at home with Amy and Glen! What a wonderful experiences! Her home looks like it came out of an Anthropologie catalog. Simpy gorgeous and so farmhouse chic. We were greeted by her dogs, which we didn't mind, as we have our own at home. We were also handed a glass of wine and beer for my husband. Just a lovely touch! We meet the goats and had so much fun. I even have a goat selfie... Haha. Amy was extremely helpful about the area and where to go for food. We were traveling with my 10 month old and had inquired about a pack and play. Amy let us know that she did not have one and we were fine with cosleeping. To our surprise she so creatively built a nest for our son to sleep in and it was perfect. I would highly recommend staying here. The host were wonderful, the place is beautiful and it was just relaxing.

All I can say is, it felt as though we were visiting with family! We were especially cared for, and wonderfully served by our hosts. The location made the city and beach quite accessible. Truly a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of life. A true blessing, both the home and the hosts. Everything and more than we expected! A wonderful experience. Definitely would recommend this to everyone.

Lucas Farmhouse and hosts Amy & Glen were awesome! My husband and I had a restful getaway in their idyllic home and thoroughly enjoyed Amy's delicious breakfasts and special touches!

I can confidently say that this has been my favorite airbnb experience to date. The house is historic (circa 1900s) but renovated (yet filled with ornaments of the era), surrounded by lush greenery. The property is huge with varied, well-maintained landscape - perfect if you're looking for deep relaxation. That said, the house is conveniently located some 20 mins from beaches (Topsail) and Wilmington. The hosts (Amy and Glenn) were perfect hosts. First off, although the house has 3 bedrooms, they only host a single party at a time, and offered us to choose whichever room we liked the most. Second, they spoiled us with amenities - everything from food to toiletries, wine and even protein powder! Both are very interesting people and can hold a fascinating, stimulating conversation. We initially picked the farmhouse with intention of being close to the beaches, but the property became a real attraction in its own right. In fact, I think we spent more time at the farmhouse than the beaches. We'll definitely be coming back here next time we're in the area.

Amy's place was great! All of the rooms to choose from are so cute! Amy was very helpful, gave me recommendations for future trips, and made me feel right at home. Convenient to everything Wilmington has to offer, and a nice location if you want to relax and don't want to be overwhelmed by tourists. Would recommend!

Jennifer was an amazing host and the apartment was clean and comfortable. The apartment is located on a beautiful equine farm, with friendly horse and beautiful view. Wold recommend a stay to anyone.

This was s great and clean place. Bigger than I thought. Peaceful and host was great.

We were visiting a nephew and his family in the area and stayed one night. We really enjoyed visiting the horse farm, we had a 13 year old with us and he also really enjoyed it. It was a bigger farm than I imagined, and Doug and Jennifer were friendly and offered personalized tours of the farm. It was very close to Richland's stores and restaurants (3 miles) and not too far (13 miles) from Jacksonville.

The farm was beautiful and serene. My family of four had a comfortable and relaxing night's stay after a full day on the road on our way to the beach. Jennifer was an excellent host!

We're confident that anyone who books Jennifer's place will be more than satisfied. Waking up each morning above the stable, and seeing all the horses running around, was a real treat for both my wife and I and our three girls. The space was excellent, and the well-equipped kitchen really made the long weekend easier. Additionally, Jennifer letting our middle child do the groom and ride with Bayberry (probably the sweetest pony you'll ever meet) was the icing on the cake to an already great visit. The proximity to North Topsail was perfect for us, and within an hour we were able to see every site in Wilmington that we wanted. We definitely plan on returning, and would recommend this rental to anyone. Thank you again, Jennifer, for hosting us!

Very gorgeous place, never judge a book by its cover!

Very nice, cozy place.

Jennifer's place was awesome. Quiet, spacious, comfortable and scenic. Highly recommended!!

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The experience you can expect to have in this hosts home is brilliant! My stay kinda-just-happened unexpectedly, but my first impression of James lasted for 4 weeks. Imagine traveling when you receive a message requesting your presence. Totally, unexpected happening, but I'm more than glad I took the chance! (; James is a gentleman you stand by that makes you proud to know him, even if you are just a guest. He has an amazing leadership character, personality and value for family. His home has plenty-to-do for fun! *Plenty of good internet for people using it in a working from home capacity, browsing the web or checking emails. Family is not just people to James. It consists of animals, yard, land, hard work, rising early, showing courtesy to others and country among plenty of other good things. He is a good and hospitable communicator. He went out of his way to please me and respect me. From the beginning, he gave me just as much space and attention as I required to feel at home. When a person can do this easily and often, it shows sterling quality. Like it is rated by AAA! (: James is a very humble man, but he still likes to have fun. Most of all, he believes in living. I liked the adventures and joys he shared. James insisted on opening the host/guest relationship and home to me like I am family. I believe he will do the same for you. I love being able to tell somebody something that I don't like freely, if I feel there is something that should be addressed service wise. We are humans and should be able to just get things out kindly. (Hosts, guests and viewers --> )When it comes to service, it could always be better. I do believe that when you communicate something it should always be in a kind and respectful way! I believe Airbnb needs people that give hard reviews to people in person and to be careful what words they communicate w/ the public. You can genuinely seek to make the next guest's experience that much better in a way that let's the host/guest know you care. (: You might certainly care, if you were in the wrong-guest-experience-shoes! So why wait to make it happen? Let's make it happen now because someone's guests are counting on the changes that take place when attention can be brought to things in a kind and charitable way. Remember the last joyful change you had? Or something you changed because of an authentic message? (: How can we be better guests in communicating the things we should in a way that is perceived as good? Do reviews create change in the person as much as our attention while we are there? Thanks again James! Your place is a great reward. For those looking for peace and a good guest experience, this might be the place for them(URL HIDDEN)

James' home is a peaceful rural retreat in excellent condition. The setup is such that I could have enjoyed my own private area of the house, including a separate family room area with TV. Instead, I accepted his invitation to share some pleasant conversation and evening television. He said to make myself at home and I know he was sincere. I felt as if I was staying with family and left the next morning feeling refreshed. If he will have me, I'll stay again when I'm in that part of North Carolina again.

James has a must stay place if you are planning to hit the beach nearby or if you are in Mt Olive

I had a really good time. James is a fellow Army veteran so we had lots to talk about. His boat engine wasn't running right so i rode with him to take the boat to a mechanic. I grew up in the country so I was right at home at his place. I live in a city in a house on a small city lot. I would love to live in the country as James does.

I had a fantastic stay at James's home. The place is just as described, and the atmosphere is very peaceful. James is an excellent host, and made me feel right at home during my entire stay. I would definitely stay with James again if I'm ever back in the area.

Beautiful home in the country. Great bed, good room, clean, bathroom in the bedroom, good wi fi. James gave me his tasty breakfast leftovers, which was appreciated. Didn't get to talk much to him, but I'd recommend the place.

A lovely and unexpected getaway! James's quaint little ranch is just remote enough to get away from city sounds, but a short drive from town. The dogs were very friendly, as were the horses, and James was even gracious enough to give us a crash course in buggy-drivin' (minus the crash)! James could not have been more welcoming and accommodating, and even brought a forgotten pair of shoes into town for me! My wife and I could not have been happier!

This was a great place to book for rest and relaxation. It's cozy and comfortable and within 5 minutes of a great market (Eagle Island) for seafood and produce and 20 minutes to downtown Wilmington or the Coast. Alma Jeanette is a lovely host and very responsive to requests. Great for the value.

Great out of the way quiet place! Will check availability next time I'm in the neighborhood.

Quick response, easy check-in. Cute & cozy space

This place sounded too good to be true, and I'm afraid it was. It's very affordable and pretty convenient to Wilmington, but unfortunately I can't recommend staying here, due to the inaccuracies of the listing. About the cabin itself: The listing says there's "bunk beds in the bedroom" and "two day beds in the living room" and that it's "perfect for 2 - 3 people." There are no bunk beds. There is a very short full sized bed shoved into a closet-sized room. You have to fall onto the bed through the door because there is no space to walk, let alone close the door. It was too short for my 6 foot bandmate, who had to sleep diagonally to fit on the bed. There are two very narrow day beds, but there was only one bed pillow and no sheets for them. I used a thin, stained blanket as a sheet and it did not actually cover the whole cushion. For covers I had to use a fleece throw blanket that only covered half of me. The listing says that the well water smells funny but is okay to use. But when you arrive, you find that the water smells and tastes extremely metallic. I grew up in the country drinking well water, but this is not how water is supposed to taste. There are notes all over the cabin written on masking tape, including one that says the well water is "most people prefer to drink bottled water." Keep in mind that this place is 20 minutes from the nearest market. We would have brought bottled water had we known this, but by the time we arrived it was too late. The host needs to provide bottled water, or at the very least provide a water filter and make it clear that guests should bring bottled water. There were dishes and dish soap in the kitchen but no sponge or dish rag, just a tiny half of a scouring pad. This made me concerned about whether the dishes in the cabinets were truly clean. I am a touring musician, and when my bandmate and I arrived in the late afternoon, we were on a tight timeline. We needed to drop off our suitcases and get to a gig. When we arrived, the key was not where the host said it would be. We left her a voice mail, texted her through Airbnb and texted her cell directly, but didn't get a response. After about 20 minutes, my bandmate walked over to her house (we had to guess which one it was) and Alma was just getting dropped off in a car. She was very rude to my friend, insisting that the key was there. Eventually she came over and let us in, sheepishly telling us that we could check out an hour later the next day since we had to wait half an hour to get in. The listing says check out is 5 pm, but when she'd...

The house was on a quiet dirt road overlooking a small lake. It was a nice quiet getaway that fitted my needs. I was about 10-15 min from Wilmington, so very convenient. There was a smell of sulfur in the water. That's the only small downside. But you couldn't ask for a better value for the price.

Alma was a great host. Very nice and accommodating. Nice quiet place for getting away.

The "shed" is cozy, clean, and quaint. Perfect location to get away from it all but still be close to activities in Wilmington.

Has all the basics and essentials, everything you would need for a cozy weekend trip, including kitchen amenities. But it may get to feeling cramped if you're doing an extended stay. Yes, there's a sulfur smell (and taste) in the water / building so consider yourself warned if you're squeamish. Overall a great budget option!

This place is just way cool! Thank you guys for the stay

RUN AWAY! This individual is advertising a home which is filled with BLACK MOLD, is very unsanitary and absolutely filthy and a health concern. There was a note advising us not to use the only deck on the house because the wood floor wasn’t safe and the railing was loose, about to fall off completely. In addition to the black mold there was a large infestation of huge cockroaches which were inside and all around the pool area, as well as a black/white wasp infestation. The photos show a well-appointed home with furniture, clean USABLE outdoor areas and a game table, NONE of the furniture shown was there, the game table was not there and all the outside areas look as if they had been abandoned and were without furniture and looked as if they haven’t been cleaned in years. THESE PHOTOS MUST HAVE BEEN TAKEN YEARS AGO! NONE OF THE FURNITURE IS THE SAME, LARGE COCKROACHES ALL OVER THE HOME AND OUTSIDE, WASP NESTS INSIDE. THERE WAS A NOTE SAYING TO ONLY GO ON HALF OF THE DECK AND THAT THE RAILING WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. THE WOOD DECKING IS COMING UP AND IS NOT SAFE. BLACK MOLD WAS FOUND INSIDE OF THE HOME AND ALL AROUND THE POOL AND OUTDOOR AREAS. THE PICTURED OUTDOOR AREAS WITH THE FOOSBALL TABLE ARE NOTHING LIKE PICTURED, I WAS APPREHENSIVE TO EVEN STEP FOOT INTO THEM. WE CUT OUR STAY HERE AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE, PACKED UP AND RENTED ANOTHER PLACE. NO LIGHTS OUTSIDE BY POOL AREA. NEEDLESS TO SAY THIS LISTING IS TOTALLY INACCURATE, AND I AM FAIRLY CERTAIN IT IS ILLEGAL TO ADVERTISE AND RENT OUT A HOME WHICH IS FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD. Needless to say, this was a huge loss for us and it totally ruined 3 days of our vacation :((((((((((

thank you great pool

The house is very nice and so are the owners. They did a great job at responding to any needs that arose. They are working on upgrading and repairing some things around the property and I think once they complete everything the house will be really great. There are only 2 bedrooms even though there are three beds - two of the beds are in the same room. We were a little unclear about that when we booked, but it worked out. If we are able, we'll stay here again next year.

If your looking for a cozy quite and away from everyone place to stay. This is the place. It truly is a house all on its own. You don't need to leave for anything at all. Just enjoy the peace!

Had a great time and is a short drive to Wilmington and Wrightsville. Very relaxing.

I enjoyed my stay. It was a quick trip. The outdoor area was the nicest.

Fun and enjoyable!peaceful and quiet --just what we needed..

The river lodge is truly a special place to just relax and watch the Northeast Cape Fear River as it changes from dawn to dusk. Perfect for 2 people, very comfortable and cozy. The house was just completed with a lot of custom woodwork, nice efficient kitchen. All very clean an new. It's location is very convenient to Wilmington and Wrightsville beach but feels like you are out in a very private natural setting. We would definitely return, Diane and Doug are terrific hosts attentive to your every need.

This is a lovely place to stay! Perfect for couples. Complete privacy. Very clean and well kept. Overall a great first airbnb experience

Stayed on a trip for work. The perfect spot to work from home while enjoying some r and r at the same time! The space is perfect, clean, cozy with every detail and accommodation you could desire.

Bridge Tenders Lodge is everything the site said and more. These two have built a wonderful room for two, or one in my case but an excellent retreat. Will return for sure.

What a lovely and peaceful cottage! My husband and I could not have asked for a better place to stay. Rustic yet has everything you need and close to beaches and other places. A hidden gem!

We felt welcomed as soon as we pulled in the driveway and stepped out of the car. The rock garden and fountain area were lovely as we walked toward the deck. Once on the deck the view was breathtaking and the fresh cut flowers on the table between the 2 rockers was a delight. Stepping inside everything was so clean and fresh. Diane thought to include everything we needed. I truly did not want to leave this Heavenly Riverfront Lodge. We will be back!

This cabin is absolutely gorgeous. It's impeccably constructed and beautifully decorated. The bathroom sink is the prettiest I've ever seen. My favorite part was sitting on the porch in the rocking chair and watching the river. It was paradise. The owners were available if needed but the place was all our own and we had absolute privacy.

It was an absolute pleasure staying at the Diane & Doug's place. Every detail what thought of. It was clean and beautiful. It was just what we needed to get some rest & relaxation. We enjoyed listening to the record player amd sitting out on the patio watching the river, even during the rain. We would definately return!

Patty was very helpful in accommodating our party for the White Lake Half Ironman. She was able to be reached before and during our visit. The description of the bungalow was actually cuter than even described! It has beautiful views of the lake and the sunset was just like the one in the picture! There was plenty of room for all 6 adults for sleeping arrangements and to have a relaxing space. Added bonus - the run course for the race passes by the house twice! We only wished we could have stayed longer! We will definitely book this property again for another race or just to relax and enjoy the lake!

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The house was gorgeous, inside and out, and extremely comfortable. Lilly and I communicated frequently before, during, and after the stay. She even left us some items in the kitchen and bathroom to make our stay more comfortable. I found that the listing was accurate, and actually the place was even better than described. In the house, there is a spacious kitchen with an island and a few stools, a nice living room table with comfortable chairs, and a few other sitting areas. There is a TV with Netflix and wireless Internet. The dual staircase and chandalier are beautiful. The grounds are spacious and well-kept. I especially loved the view of the lake from the backyard. There is a deck and some places to sit, and lots of room to walk around. We also had the chance to speak with some neighbors -- Everyone there was especially friendly! As for the neighborhood, it is very large, private, with some really beautiful houses. The houses are nearly all unique, with different styles of architecture. There is a large community pool and beach area. The lake has a sandy bottom, with clear water. I enjoyed walking along with beach on the soft sand. There is also a designated area for swimming in the lake so that you do not have to worry about boats. Since the beach was so clean and quiet, I actually enjoyed the lake beach better than the actual beach! We were also able to bring our little dogs with us so did not have to pay for boarding (better for us and the dogs!). There are many places to walk dogs without worrying about traffic. If you bring pets, I would suggest packing a crate and/or pet gate as there are very few doors in the house, and you will definitely want to keep them off the carpet. Overall, my husband and I really enjoyed our stay. It provided the relaxing, peaceful vacation we both needed badly! I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting some time away to relax.

Gorgeous home in a lake front gated community; photos of the house do not do it justice! Extremely quiet and calm area during our stay. Lilly was very attentive to our needs and our visit. We stayed for 3 nights to participate in the White Lake Fall triathlon, and this was a great location, only 15 minutes from the race site. The house was huge inside, we rented the whole house which included 3 bedrooms each w/a queen bed, and 1 bedroom w/2 twin beds. There was only 1 full bath and a half bath, but that wasn't a problem for the 6 of us. Really appreciate the pet friendly policy, we brought along 1 dog (who doesn't like to swim, so a wet dog was not an issue!). Would highly recommend this home.

This is a very nice home and is very spacious. It is available as a split rental; we rented the lower level with access to the upstairs shower. The two bedrooms downstairs were also nice. I loved the great room with all the natral light overlooking the lake. When we were inside we spent mist of our time in this room. There is access to Horsepen Lake from the backyard right onto a dock. We brought our kayaks & took them into the canals & the lake we also brought fishing gear. We didn't catch any fish but enjoyed our time kayaking. We did avoid Bay Tree Lake with the kayaks as the lake was pretty choppy most of the time. The community has a pool which was great during the heat of the day. It's very close to the house, off of Bay Tree Lake & there is a wonderful breeze that comes across the lake onto the pool area. The folks around the community are very friendly and we found this a very relaxing and peaceful vacation.

Fantastic time at Walkerworld! Truly a unique and wonderful experience for our two families. Allen was a great host -- beautiful night grilling on the boat on the glassy river and the rope swing was awesome. A trip we will never forget.

If you are looking for an out of the way spot with character for your event this is the place for you. If you have a sense of adventure or humor, this is the place for you. If you are looking for room service and maid service, keep looking. If you want to get a little or a lot rowdy(a lot in our case) with no one to bother this is or you. You will be amazed at what Allen has done to his house, but keep in mind this is Allen's home. There is lots to explore and see. Could not have found a better place.

We had a wonderful women' s weekend at Walker World! The space was perfect for a group that did not demand too much personal privacy, an appreciation for make-shift creativity and had a tolerance for the un-pristine. Allen was a gracious and generous host - a perfect balance of presence. He whole-heartedly shared his home with full access and trust.

We all totally enjoyed our stay at WalkerWorld. Allen answered all of my questions quickly. The house is amazing. I can't say enough good things about it. I want to go back soon.

Overall our visit to Walker World was an enjoyable and memorable one. The house (or compound, as it seemed) was a bit more “rustic” and cluttered than the pictures had let on. However it was a fun house to stay in with 6 adults and 3 kids (6yo, 4yo, and 2yo)… who found it to be an awesome house for hide and seek and other games! Lots of room, fun common spaces, open layout. Allen was a very nice host and made us feel welcome in his home. He also was welcoming to kids who would be running around getting into his stuff, which was a relief because EVERYTHING at Walker World was interesting to them! All in all this house is not for everyone, especially clean-freaks & people with phobias of spiders or other wildlife (we were a mixed bag group, some dug it and some didn't). I would recommend this house to groups that are young, adventurous, outdoorsy (as parts of the stay felt much like camping), and for people that don’t need many amenities to have a good time! Very unique and memorable place for a fun and memorable trip!

It's hard to use words to describe our experiences at Walkerworld and the property itself. We headed down from Charlotte with friends after a busy week, looking forward to attending the Azalea Festival and found ourselves having trouble leaving Walkerworld on day one- we loved this place so much that we could have stayed here forever. The property is very inviting and there are interesting pieces of history around every corner. We were greeted by Allen and he immediately had us out in his boat on the Cape Fear River, showing us around- true southern hospitality at it's finest! We've only been gone one day and are already planning our next trip back to visit Allen and this truly "one of a kind" property and the one of a kind experience you have while staying here. It's hard to believe this place even exists- there is no other like it and we can't wait to go back. If you are looking for a great place to stay with friends and family in the Wilmington area you have found it- Walkerworld is a magical retreat that simply can't be described and must be experienced. Thank you Allen, kind neighbor Purdy and Gauge for the memories and experiences. Until we meet again!

We LOVED our time at Walkerworld. It was just what we needed to create a cozy, unique experience for our retreat. Definitely plan on staying again!

A wild, magical location & home. We came after a long day of travel and were delighted & charmed. There is so much to discover and talk about. It is one for the memories. Allen has so helpful with our ever evolving arrangements .We were sorry to miss meeting & finding out more about the house. We hope to return .

Our host Mary Ann was very accurate in terms of describing how to get to the house. We arrived and the house was just as (URL HIDDEN) absolutely gorgeous inside and the property outside. It's a little piece of heaven tucked away that you would never know is there. We were a party of 6 adults and 2 children. The house accommodated us just fine. We came the last week of July and if we do the trip again, we will definitely not come this time of year. It was unbearably hot and humid and being outside for longer than 15 minutes was no fun at all. We weren't really able to enjoy all the house had to offer (the beautiful porches, fire pit and kayaks and canoes). The house is about 10 miles from Wrightsville Beach which was accurately described in the listing. However, with all the lights and some traffic, it took more like 20-25 minutes to get there. In that regard, I wish it would have been a bit closer to the beach. If you want to visit the Wilmington area, again, it's about a 15 minute drive which isn't that bad. We did venture out to Carolina Beach for the boardwalk one night and Fort Fisher another day for the aquarium and those were about 30-40 minutes away. But the home and property made it worth the drive. The town of Castle Hayne is nothing to write home about and I would recommend spending the extra time driving to some of the other grocery stores outside of town to get more variety than the local grocery store had to offer. Overall, the home and property were just wonderful. If you want a good place to unwind, relax, and forget about the stresses of your everyday life, then this is the place for you!

Wonderful, clean, spacious, easy access to river, as described in listing. :)

To say that we were blown away, would be an understatement. We had all these plans to hang out at the beach and have dinner in Wilmington, but the moment we walked through the door of this home, all our plans went out the window, and we couldn't be happier. The house is amazing. So beautiful, so clean, so perfect for a large group. But it's the back yard that takes this house from simply amazing to unbelievably amazing. Set on the river, you have your own private oasis. From the large decks, screened-in porches, fire pit, grilling area and boat dock, you'll have everything you need for hours of pure bliss. You won't want to leave! Bring your boat or use one of the three kayaks to float down the river. This is, by far, one of the most peaceful places we've ever been. The house is updated with lots of beautiful finishes, a large gourmet kitchen, comfortable beds and plenty of room for everyone. The views from every bedroom were breath-taking. Nothing better than waking up to that beautiful setting. The hosts were beyond accommodating. You would have thought we were close friends the way they treated us and accepted us into their house. I honestly cannot say enough good things about our experience. It was more than we could have possibly imagined and we cannot wait to come back.

First off, this place is beautiful. Secluded yet close to town if you need anything. We had a great stay and enjoyed the river and outdoor area. Mary Ann was a wonderful host and was very responsive. I waited no longer than 10 minutes for any return emails. Her place was exactly as described. It was a perfect place to get out of town for a while and will definitely return if I'm ever back in the area.

Beautiful home. Great hosts. Looking forward to returning

Everything about this house was great . Mary Ann was a fantastic host , couldn't ask for anything better . Highly recommend this house for your stay!