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Five Star Accommodations

Vacation home in Wilmington with kitchen and fireplace

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
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In the heart of Wilmington, Delaware, this charming Cape Cod home offers a comfortable stay with all the amenities of a fine hotel. Enjoy two large bedrooms with queen-size beds and flat-screen TVs on the second level, an office/library/guest bedroom with twin day bed on the main floor and cozy screened-in porch just off living room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Five Star Accommodations

Ten Minutes from Downtown Wilmington. Three Bedrooms plus Basement

Our supremely comfortable Cape Cod Cottage sits on a corner lot of the elegant Bancroft Parkway, near to Wawaset Park. Featuring a screened-in porch, gourmet kitchen and private parking, this property is equally suitable for visiting corporate executives as it is for sightseeing, weddings or family gatherings .
Despite the peaceful location, Bancroft Cottage is very much ‘in town’ — within walking distance of Wilmington’s historic Little Italy neighborhood, Trolley Square, the Delaware Art Museum, and a 10-minute drive to the Amtrak station and downtown business district.
THE SPACE: The property features two large upstairs bedrooms with queen beds, televisions and space to unpack. In addition, there is a first-floor bedroom/office with a twin bed, and a finished basement with two twin-sized beds for overflow guests. Each bedroom features high-quality linens and mattresses. There’s even a “Secret Room” off one of the bedrooms with another bed for a youngster.
Each floor features an upgraded bathroom (including a walk-in shower on the first floor and basement) and guests are provided with ample fresh towels & washcloths for their stay.
The open-plan kitchen and dining area has been remodeled to an exceptionally high standard, with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, a generously sized double oven and refrigerator & freezer. All the cookware you can imagine is provided to prepare home cooked meals. The dining room sits six and with the additional leaf provided can sit eight. The living room with its fireplace, 52” television & wine bar is a great place to relax, entertain and leads to the charming screened-in porch with its views onto the property’s mature trees and quiet Parkway.
The backyard features lush plantings, a patio with dining table & chairs and a gas BBQ in season.
Modern conveniences including dishwasher and laundry facilities are at your disposal.
As remote hosts we are available to you during your stay and are delighted to provide you with our favorite recommendations in and around Wilmington — including dining at the Colonial Inn, Wilmington Riverfront, the du Pont’s’ ‘Nemours Estate’, ‘Winterthur Museum,’ and the picturesque Brandywine River Valley made famous by the painter Andrew Wyeth.
Farther afield is historic Philadelphia with its international airport (30 min.) and Delaware’s famous Rehoboth Beach resort (2 hours).
GUEST ACCESS: A one-car garage and driveway which easily can accommodate two more cars is covered by a security camera plus additional street parking on the side of the home. There is a keyless entry system for the front and back entrances; we will provide you with a private code for your use during your stay. No hassles picking up and dropping off keys.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE: We are committed to your satisfaction and welcome any feedback during your stay so that we can quickly meet any exceptional requirements or remedy any issues you might encounter. Our housekeeper will prepare the cottage for your stay with care and our maintenance team in Wilmington can be called upon should anything go awry. The Host reserves the right to decline prospective guests with no or poor reviews.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 103105

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About the neighborhood

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Wilmington, DE

What's nearby

  • Delaware Art Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Wilmington Riverwalk - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Grand Opera House - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Chase Center on the Riverfront - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Nemours Mansion and Gardens - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Station - 12 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rocco Italian Grill & Sports Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Santa Fe Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mrs. Robino's Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Grotto Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Union Street Pub - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Five Star Accommodations pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Five Star Accommodations?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Five Star Accommodations?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Five Star Accommodations located?

Located in Bancroft Parkway, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Brandywine Valley and Saint Francis Hospital. Brandywine Park and Delaware Art Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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