Wilmington NC

Stay in historic downtown with your fuzzy loved one!

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Why stay at the Butterfly Hideaway?

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Why do Guests Love Butterfly Hideaway?

Historic charm with modern comfort

Private, quiet, and cozy

Perfect for couples

Pet‑friendly

Walkable to everything

Clean, well‑maintained, and thoughtfully designed

Ideal for short stays and weekend trips

Whether you’re here for a romantic weekend, a business trip, a pet‑friendly adventure, or a peaceful getaway, Butterfly Hideaway offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and charm.

Just steps from the Riverwalk, award‑winning restaurants, craft breweries, theaters, and boutique shops, Butterfly Hideaway places you in the center of everything — while still giving you the peace and privacy of your own standalone home.

Butterfly Hideaway is a private 1‑bedroom carriage house designed with comfort, warmth, and convenience in mind. Inside, you’ll find:

  • A bright, inviting living area with comfortable seating

  • A fully equipped kitchenette for light cooking

  • A quiet bedroom with a plush queen bed

  • A modern bathroom stocked with essentials

  • Fast WiFi, ideal for remote work or streaming

  • Smart TV with your favorite apps

  • Private entrance and no shared walls

  • Every detail is curated to make your stay feel effortless, relaxing, and memorable.

Traveling with your dog? You’re in the right place. Butterfly Hideaway welcomes pets and offers thoughtful touches to make your stay easy:

  • Pet‑friendly flooring

  • Walkable neighborhood perfect for morning strolls

  • Nearby dog‑friendly cafés and breweries

  • Your furry friend will feel right at home.

Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply escaping for a few days, Butterfly Hideaway is designed for romantic stays:

  • Cozy lighting and warm décor

  • Walkable date‑night spots

  • Quiet, private atmosphere

  • Easy access to riverfront sunsets

If you’re visiting Wilmington for work, you’ll appreciate:

  • High‑speed WiFi

  • Quiet workspace

  • Private entrance

  • Easy access to downtown offices

One of Butterfly Hideaway’s biggest advantages is its unbeatable location. Leave your car parked and explore Wilmington on foot:

  • Riverwalk – 5 minutes

  • Historic mansions & museums – 5–10 minutes

  • Coffee shops & bakeries – 3 minutes

  • Breweries & wine bars – 5 minutes

  • Live music & theaters – 10 minutes

  • Waterfront restaurants – 5 minutes

You’re close to everything yet tucked away in a quiet residential pocket. Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach are both a short drive away, making Butterfly Hideaway a perfect home base for exploring Wilmington’s coastal beauty.

Find us on Instagram @butterflyhideaway ! If you need more room, check out our neighbor’s place next door, The Yak Shack!

Historic Downtown
Full Kitchen
Upstairs
Bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, a mirror, and a light fixture with three exposed bulbs. Two towel rings with patterned towels are on the wall, and a box of tissues and a soap dispenser are on the counter. A toilet paper roll is mounted und
Bathroom Sink
Bathroom with a towel rack holding two gray and white patterned towels, showerhead, and bathtub.
Bathroom
Living Room Sofa
Quiet Tree-Lined Street
Coffee Table with Books
TV
Entry View
Follow Us
Copper Butterfly Lanter
Upstairs Apartment
Soothing Bedroom
A closet with an open door containing a laundry basket, a folded laundry basket, a white plastic laundry basket, a hanging organizer with towels and cleaning supplies, and clothes on a closet rod.
Live Oak Treets
Butterfly Bushes
Space Overview
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator, oven, microwave, and a range hood. There are two glass pendant lights hanging over the counter, and various small kitchen items on the countertops. In the for
Cooking Ready
Dinnerware
Open kitchen cabinet with plates, cups, glasses, and kitchen appliances visible on countertop.
Coffee and Teas
Open white kitchen cabinet with kitchen appliances and items inside, including a toaster, blender, and kitchen timer.
Fully Stocked Kitchen
A wooden bookshelf containing various board games, puzzles, and toys. The top shelf has a red tray with a multicolored ball and a silver briefcase. The middle shelf has boxes of dominoes, a blue box with a U.S. government seal, and a SKU 9222567. The
Living room with a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, a dark leather armchair with a colorful zigzag patterned pillow, a white upholstered chair, a wooden entertainment console with electronic devices, tissue box, remote controls, and a curtain with a deco
A Yale smart lock with a keypad and a thumb turn, along with a remote control with buttons numbered 1 to 9, 0, a gear icon, and a checkmark, both in black.
A large tree with a thick trunk and spreading branches, located in a neighborhood yard. Part of a house with white siding, a porch, and brick stairs is visible at the bottom left, with a grilled chair visible on the porch.

Thank you for everything! This spot was perfect!

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Thank you for a great stay! This was the perfect little spot to find and you were wonderful hosts! We hope to make a trip back soon!

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Thank you so much for your warm welcome, comfortable stay, and amazing hospitality!

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You are wonderful hosts and we hope to return soon

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We truly enjoyed our time here as well as your hospitality and kindness.

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Thank you for everything! This spot was perfect! • Thank you for a great stay! This was the perfect little spot to find and you were wonderful hosts! We hope to make a trip back soon! • Thank you so much for your warm welcome, comfortable stay, and amazing hospitality! • You are wonderful hosts and we hope to return soon • We truly enjoyed our time here as well as your hospitality and kindness. •

What are our guests saying?

Our coloring book guest book!

Colorful hand-drawn illustration of flowers and butterflies in various colors, with a handwritten note thanking Bubby Wayne and a message of appreciation.
Colorful illustration of a butterfly with detailed blue, green, and yellow wings, and a black and gray body. Below it are four red flowers with rounded petals, yellow-orange centers, and green leaves. Handwritten notes and signatures are present in t
A colorful drawing of a butterfly surrounded by various flowers and leaves, with intricate patterns and bright colors.
A detailed coloring page featuring a symmetrical butterfly at the bottom, with intricate patterns of flowers, leaves, and ornamental designs above, partially colored in blue and yellow.
Colorful hand-drawn illustration of butterflies and flowers with a handwritten note.
Black and white coloring page filled with numerous butterfly outlines, with one butterfly colored purple and yellow.
A coloring page featuring a purple and black butterfly with intricate swirling wing patterns, surrounded by detailed floral and leafy designs in black and white.
Coloring page featuring illustrations of butterflies, a dragonfly, and yellow flowers, along with a handwritten thank you note in red ink.
Colorful butterfly with intricate floral and leaf patterns on its wings, drawn and colored with multiple vibrant hues.
A partly colored intricate butterfly coloring page with floral and leaf patterns, and handwritten notes.
Coloring page of a floral wreath with roses and butterflies, some butterflies are colored purple and red with black patterns, roses are outlined.
Coloring page of a butterfly with floral patterns, partially colored with markers including purple, orange, pink, green, blue, and yellow.
Coloring page featuring a sunflower with yellow petals, decorative patterns, and two colorful butterflies. There are also various smaller flowers and leaves around the sunflower.
A detailed, black-and-white coloring page featuring a large butterfly with intricate, swirling patterns filling its wings, surrounded by additional ornate floral and abstract designs. There is a handwritten note in pink ink expressing gratitude from
Coloring page of a woman with closed eyes and pink cheeks, surrounded by butterflies and insects, with loose flowing hair and a green and blue butterfly on her shoulder. There is a handwritten thank-you note on the right side.
Coloring page featuring brightly colored butterflies and flowers, with handwritten note in blue ink in the top left corner that reads: 'We gave this beautiful stage to visit again and again, and through'.
Colorful hand-colored butterfly surrounded by floral patterns in a coloring book, with handwritten notes above and below the illustration.
Colorful drawing of various flowers and a butterfly with handwritten notes and date.
A detailed coloring page featuring a butterfly with symmetrical wings decorated with intricate patterns, swirls, dots, and teardrop shapes, surrounded by additional decorative elements and partial handwritten notes.
Coloring page featuring a butterfly with vibrant colors and floral patterns in black and white.
Coloring page featuring various flowers, a butterfly, and handwritten text that reads 'What a Wonderful Place!!'.
Colorful hand-drawn floral illustration featuring red poppies, pink, purple, and blue flowers, green foliage, and a blue and green butterfly. Handwritten note expressing gratitude to healthcare workers.
Colorfully decorated butterfly with hearts on its wings, surrounded by handwritten notes and messages.
Coloring page featuring butterflies and hanging leaves with small flowers, some sections partially colored green and blue.
Colorful coloring page of a butterfly with intricate patterns and vibrant shades.
Handwritten thank you notes on paper, expressing gratitude for sharing a beautiful home, with messages of appreciation and well wishes.
Colorful drawing of a woman with long, flowing pink and orange hair, surrounded by vibrant butterflies and flowers, with handwritten notes at the top.
A colorful hand-drawn thank you note with illustrations of a purple butterfly, green leaves, a pink flower, and an orange flower. The note includes messages of gratitude from Natalie and Chad, with handwritten and printed text in various colors.
Colorful hand-drawn art with the word LOVE in large letters, decorated with green, purple, yellow, and orange flowers and two yellow butterflies, with a handwritten message to someone named Wayne.
A coloring page featuring intricate floral patterns in black and white, with a colorful butterfly at the center and handwritten notes around it.
A colorful drawing of a woman sleeping with long blue flowing hair, surrounded by butterflies, flowers, and abstract patterns.
Coloring page featuring butterflies, leaves, and flowers with black outlines, some sections colored in green, blue, orange, purple, and yellow.
Colorful hand-drawn illustration of flowers, leaves, and a butterfly, with a handwritten note on the top right corner.
Coloring page featuring large blue and yellow butterflies, pink flowers, and purple and green foliage. Handwritten note in top right corner wishing a wonderful stay, signed by Rachele and Rachel.
Colorful and black-and-white butterfly and floral coloring page with handwritten note. The colored butterflies are purple, red, and blue with green, orange, and pink accents. The black-and-white butterflies and flowers have intricate patterns.
Colorful, intricate drawing of a butterfly with detailed wings, featuring various swirling patterns and vibrant colors, with a handwritten message on the left side.
Coloring page featuring various butterflies, with one butterfly being colored in with pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow.
Coloring page featuring a butterfly perched on a pink flower with surrounding flowers and green leaves.
Coloring page featuring intricately designed butterflies, pink floral buds, green leaves, and grass with some areas colored in pastel shades.
Colorful drawing of a bird perched on a branch with pink flowers, surrounded by multicolored butterflies and handwritten notes.
Colorful illustration of a large butterfly with detailed, swirling patterns on its wings, surrounded by vibrant flowers and lush green leaves.
Colorful hand-drawn colored image of a butterfly surrounded by flowers and foliage, with handwritten text on the borders thanking someone for an amazing weekend.
Coloring page illustration of a woman's face with closed eyes and long hair decorated with colorful flowers and butterflies, surrounded by intricate patterns and waves.
Colorful coloring page with butterflies, flowers, and leaves, partially colored with markers.
A handwritten letter with a colorful, intricate butterfly and floral doodle. The letter mentions Wayne and Bobby, thanks them for their home, and discusses planning a trip.
Colorful butterfly drawing on a partially colored page with black floral border, handwritten note around it.
A colorful coloring page of flowers and a butterfly. The flowers are mostly purple, pink, and red with yellow accents, and the butterfly has vibrant purple, pink, yellow, and green wings. The page has handwritten notes and a date, July 11-14, 2024.
Coloring page featuring two large butterflies with detailed wings, surrounded by plants and flowers, some filled in with colored pencils and others left uncolored.
Coloring page of a detailed butterfly with flowers, decorated with various colorful patterns and surrounded by small circles.
A detailed coloring page of a symmetrical butterfly with intricate floral patterns in vibrant colors, including purple, red, blue, green, orange, and pink. The upper part features a handwritten note expressing gratitude and excitement about the stay
Colorful drawing of butterflies and flowers with handwritten note. The note reads, "Bobby & Wayne, Such a wonderful place you have in this beautiful city. Thanks for allowing me a few extra days before heading to Asheville. Helen, Dany, 10 Oct 2024."
Coloring page of a butterfly surrounded by vibrant flowers and green leaves.
Colorful hand-drawn illustration of a large butterfly surrounded by various flowers and leaves, with elements of ladybugs and abstract patterns, all created using colored pencils.
Colorful hand-drawn floral illustration with various flowers and leaves, colored with markers.
Colorful drawing of a butterfly with intricate patterns and rainbow colors.
Colorful, detailed drawing of a sunflower with two butterflies and smaller flowers highlighted among green leaves.
A colorful hand-drawn illustration of a woman's face in profile with flowing, rainbow-colored hair, surrounded by butterflies, flowers, and leaves.
A handwritten note with a colorful symmetrical butterfly coloring page underneath. The note begins with 'We loved our stay here at The Butterfly Hideaway!' and continues with a thank you message to Bob and Wayne, signed by Aileen and Harold with the
Colorful hand-drawn illustration of a pink and purple dragon with multiple butterfly illustrations surrounding it, green leaves, and pink flowers, along with a handwritten note.