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Five Star Accommodations

Holiday home in Wilmington with kitchen and fireplace

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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

With the exception of certain Premium Dates we only accept reservations of less than 7 days when the arrival date is within 30 days, unless we have other guests immediately preceding or following the requested stay. We do this so we don't eliminate guests looking for stays of 7 days or longer. If you are still searching for accommodations as it gets closer to your arrival please check our calendar. In the meantime if we have a reservation that immediately precedes or follows your request we will contact you.

If you are seeking a corporate rental or vacation stay in the Wilmington, Delaware area, this charming Cape Cod home is a lovely choice. Stay a week or a month and feel comfortable with all the amenities of a fine hotel.

In the event that we already have a guest checking out on the day you are arriving, or checking in on the day you are departing we will need to adjust the check-in or check-out time by one hour to allow sufficient time for the Housekeeper.

This home has been totally remodeled with top of the line kitchen cabinetry and granite counter tops with hardwood floors throughout. Two large bedrooms with queen size beds and flat screen TVs on the 2nd level share a beautifully upgraded full bath. Off BD #2 is the "Secret Room" with a twin bed appropriate for a youngster as the entry door is a little over 4' tall. The room has an electric heater and window fan (under bed), but is only suitable for use on mild days. On the main floor, an Office/Library/Guest Bedroom with a twin day bed has an adjacent beautifully upgraded full bath with shower. Two more twin beds and 3/4 Bath are in the finished, partially furnished basement for groups of more than 5 guests. A cozy screened in porch is just off the living room which has a fireplace as well as a 52' flat screen TV.
Our key-less lock system eliminates picking up keys, dropping off keys, losing keys or getting locked out!

Location: Wilmington, Delaware is midway between New York City and Washington, DC -- 115 miles in each direction. Center City Philadelphia: 30 miles. Downtown Baltimore: 85 miles. Lancaster, PA: 50 miles. Atlantic City, NJ: 90 miles. Delaware's Atlantic Ocean beaches -- Lewes, Rehoboth, Bethany, Dewey, Fenwick: 90 miles.

Air/Rail Access: PHL/Philadelphia International Airport: 25 miles. ILG/New Castle Airport -- private planes: 10 minutes by car. BWI/Baltimore-Washington International: 80 miles.

Amtrak (800) USA-RAIL -- all northeast corridor trains stop here -- including the high-speed Acela Expressway. Also SEPTA commuter trains (R-2 line to/from Philadelphia and south to Newark, Del). Approximately 80 trains per day.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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
  • Smoke-free property

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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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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 to 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

Property is also known as

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Upscale Five Star Vacation
Upscale Five Star Vacation Home!
Upscale Five Star Vacation Home! Wilmington
Upscale Five Star Vacation Home! Private vacation home

About the area

Bancroft Parkway, a neighbourhood in Wilmington, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Longwood Gardens and Alapocas Run State Park, while Delaware Art Museum and Grand Opera House are cultural highlights. Brandywine Zoo and Kalmar Nyckel Museum and Shipyard are also worth visiting.
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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 International 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Five Star Accommodations located?

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

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Reviews

Five Star Accommodations Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Third time to stay.

Great stay, as always.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful sanctuary.

Richard was a pleasure to meet; and the porch became our go-to coffee shop from which we enjoyed the neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B., Bloomfield, MI

Top notch and always very clean and comfortable. Love your place!

Will return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Debby M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn't Have Been Better!

We thoroughly enjoyed the house and the beautiful neighborhood, especially breakfasts on the screened porch. The hosts seemed to think of everything, and were very responsive when we had questions. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

We enjoyed the charm of the home and the neighborhood. Six adults had plenty of space to relax and enjoy our weekend. We would highly recommend this property for a stay in Delaware.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway house.

Quiet neighborhood. Side screened porch was the best room in the house. Fun to watch the dog walkers. Very close to attractions. Visited Winterthur, Longwood Gardens, Hagley Museum, Read House & Gardens. Odessa and New Castle are charming historic towns both with colonial taverns with good food. Columbus Inn is within walking distance with excellent food. House was well equipped. Beds were comfortable. Great place to stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Weekend in Wilmington

This property is well-equipped and in a good location. There is enough room for the family to spread out. We had a small issue with the door locks, but the owner was quick to help us out. Will definitely stay here again when I’m Wilmington.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient Location and Spotlessly Clean

The house was perfect for our group, with three bathrooms and separation of the sleeping areas. We took walks along Bancroft Walkway and felt very safe. House was clean and in great repair.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second stay

The house remains our favorite among the many VRBO rentals we have used over almost fifteen years. Even cooked an elaborate dinner for 9 in the well-stocked kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

We needed a property to accommodate 4 generations (ages 1-89) for a local family event. The home is in a superb location (quick access to I-95) and on a tree-lined, walkable neighborhood with warm and welcoming decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Wilmington

The house was perfect for our group of six adult family members. Three full bathrooms was the primary selling point for selecting the house. The neighborhood and screen porch were great benefits. Early morning coffee on the screen porch made for a great start to the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Perfect location to explore Dupont estates, Brandywine River Museum, Longwood Gardens and Mt Cuba. Lovely neighborhood and house. Friendly people. We appreciated the quick response to an issue we had an issue our first night.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So pleasant and convenient

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Rooster house. The secret kid’s room off the bedroom was PERFECT for our almost 2 year old. We all slept so well! House had everything we needed and such a fantastic neighborhood. Appreciated the price, location, amenities, and communication. A+
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Loved the location of this place, beautiful quiet neighborhood

Overall it was very comfortable. I would say the linens need to be upgraded a bit, they were pretty used. The bathrooms dont really have anywhere to hang or put your toiletries while using them but the water pressure was great!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

Perfect place for our stay in Wilmington.

The Bancroft Cottage was just as described in the advertisement. We stayed there for one week for our daughter's wedding at Winterthur. A great place to entertain out of town guests and then relax afterwards. Easy to get to downtown Wilmington , Philly and all the Brandywine Valley arts venues. Highly recommend. Easy access from I-95. I would rent here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Great location for a nice educational vacation

Bancroft cottage is everything the owners profess it to be. Excellent location, beautifully decorated with all the top shelf amenities. Comfortably slept and housed a family of 6. We were able to enjoy DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia and other parts of Pennsylvania. A vacation filled with early American history. The owners were very attentive to the needs of the property. We would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone wanting a home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

Quanzhan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Stay

We we’re given a wrong code to unlock the door, so it definitely added unnecessary stress after a long day travel. I really loved the location, it’s a safe and beautiful neighborhood and very close to DuPont estates and gardens. The kitchen and bathroom are fully stocked we had more than what we needed. We are family of four, so we didn’t have to use the room in basement
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Loved it!

We stayed at this house for 2 weeks while our daughter was having surgery and it was just what we needed! The house is in a beautiful neighborhood, close to parks, a library, a playground, restaurants, and shops. It was cozy and welcoming. We all loved the the screened-in porch, too. We cant say enough about the owners! They were wonderful to work with and always did their best to make our stay the best it could be. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home for the holidays!

As a retired Air Force officer, I have lived away from my Delaware family for over 30 years. I’ve stayed w family during every one of my trips home until this trip. My kids are college age and we just needed our own space during the crazy Christmas festivities. This property was absolutely perfect. We had plenty of room, great sleep and the house was a super cozy place to retire after socializing all day. Will definitely rent this place again on one of my future trips home! Happy 2024!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a stately neighborhood

This is a beautiful property, inside and out, located in a well appointed neighborhood. We had a few issues( usual kind of things) that the owners responded to very quicky and got resolved. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vaca visiting Relatives

We have nearby older relatives without children, so we have tried to visit them more regularly. Staying at a hotel with two teen-agers and a 20-something became too much. This year, we planned a 10-day stay and rented this house. It was a a great choice. The property is in historic part of Wilmington, and the house fit right in, with a well landscaped outdoors and a nice, time-appropriate interior. A wonderful screened in porch, perfect to avoid the summer mosquitos. A nice launching point to visit relatives in town, head to Philadelphia, see South Jersey and make a reasonable drive to the beach. The owners were responsive about a change in reservation and questions we had before and during the stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M., Trumbull, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very homey - in a good way.

Comfortable and welcoming. Convenient to local attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A truly wonderful house

This is what you want every vacation rental to be--a lovely and beautifully maintained house in a great neighborhood. Better than expected!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B., Williams Bay, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

We were in town to work the BMW Championship for 10 days and this house was a great solution. There were three adults and it worked out really well. After long days on the course, we enjoyed the many great restaurants in the neighborhood (and even a leftover night at the house). The owners are great and communication was better than most. If I am ever in the area again, I would definitely stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie A., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of the best.

We’ve stayed in VRBOs in many places here and abroad. You won’t find a better one. The house, the location, and the host . . . Amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022