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Water Street Retreat 09

Riverside apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Living area
Interior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Riverwalk
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
  • Place, Battleship North Carolina
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Water Street Retreat 09

Enjoy everything Wilmington offers from its award-winning restaurants to its top-notch nightlife. Everything is located within one block of walking distance. You will be relaxing in a one-bedroom condo with full amenities that include wireless Internet, all linens, a kitchen, and a separate living room. Enjoy breathtaking views from your balcony that overlooks the Cape Fear River. Everything you'll need within walking distance, restaurants, pubs breweries, historic tours, and of course Live Oak Amphitheatre.

We require all guests on the reservation to submit picture IDs at least one day prior to arrival so if this is an issue please book elsewhere. If we don't receive this information it will delay your check-in time.


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Wilmington

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Downtown Wilmington, a neighbourhood in Wilmington. Wilmington Railroad Museum and Children's Museum of Wilmington are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit The Cotton Exchange and Mayfaire Town Center. Cape Fear Museum and Carolina Heights are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Front Street Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hell's Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪I Love NY Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fear Wine And Beer - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Street Retreat 09 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Water Street Retreat 09?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Water Street Retreat 09 on 23 Nov 2025 start from AU$536.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Water Street Retreat 09?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water Street Retreat 09?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Water Street Retreat 09 located?

Located in Downtown Wilmington, this apartment building is steps away from Riverwalk and City Stage Theatre. Cape Fear River and The Cotton Exchange are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice getaway property.

The location of this property was perfect to see all the downtown activities & walk everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, and owner very responsive to requests and issues identified. Would recommend to anyone! True to listing!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property with nice views overlooking the water. Spacious inside and two nice patios to enjoy outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janalynn B.

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

Great overnight stay

We had an event in downtown Wilmington and this was the perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

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

Wilmington River Front

Great location, great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly G.

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

Marvelous views & Location downtown

Spacious, clean, great views, wonderful mattress, Great layout, comfortable. I did not understand that it had a very limited kitchen with a small refrigerator, sink, and two burner cooktop. But it turned out that it didn't really matter because it is so close to many restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steven M.

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

Perfect location

Landlord could brush up on guest relations.. He was kind of rude and snippy on 2 occasions. I never got a code to get in and he got short with me. Then we couldn't figure out the foldout and he wouldn't help. hhhhelphehelp.help.help.us
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Family Visit

The property is beautifully decorated in art deco style and the view of the Riverwalk and battleship cannot be beaten. Owner supplied all the items needed and even provided nice extras (candy, coffee, water, etc). Location is ideal - you can walk to downtown hotspots and restaurants. Read the welcome packet since this property requires photo IDs prior to arrival. Door lock was tricky at first, but owner immediately assisted me. We had a terrific weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary h.

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

Great Location, Nice Condo

Very comfortable and clean condo. The owner supplied wine, chocolates, water, and coffee. Just be aware that the parking situation is a bit challenging, which is not surprising given that downtown Wilmington has more visitors than parking spaces! But you will need to walk a couple of blocks to get to the parking garage, and loading and unloading at the condo is not super easy. But it is well worth it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

NICK P.

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

Great location and very nice view!

Perfect weekend getaway! My wife and I enjoyed the view and location of this very nice 2 bedroom overlooking the Cape fear river. It is walking distance to anything you will need. Gene was very responsive and helpful getting checked in and out.. We will be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trine B., Durham, NC

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

Spacious luxury - great location !

Our little family enjoyed the PERFECT mix of city: closeness to quality restaurants and bars on the one side MIXED with serene views and privacy from our balconies on the other side of the place. Spacious and good quality all around ! Plenty of communication and directions to make it happen. We'll be back !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

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

Perfection

This property is beautiful: beautiful view of the river; amazingly clean and spacious; accommodations perfect for a weekend getaway (or longer); simply perfect in every way!! We will definitely be back!! Thank you for an easy check in/out process-Gene communicate exceedingly well-made you feel as if you were family! Again-perfection in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

Great Location

Very cool place to stay. The Art Deco style was very nice. The main area was reminiscent of an old theatre. The location was perfect. It is a couple of blocks from our favorite spots. Friday we went to Front Street Brewery and Pour Taproom. Saturday after the St. Patrick's Day parade we ate at Bourbon Street then rode the trolley to Waterline Brewing. We went back to the apartment for a break then to Island Fresh Mex that night. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M., Pittsburgh PA

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

Great location to enjoy Wilmington!

The unit was very nicely decorated, modern and clean. The location to all the fun of downtown Wilmington and the views were awesome. Only minor negatives would be distance of parking space and no dishwasher. Otherwise it was equipped very well. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

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

Great Location

This property is in a great location, easy access and super clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D., Cincinnati

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

Great Place - Great Location

Condo was clean and well designed. The owner was very responsive. Location to downtown & river walk was key, and it delivered!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

It was everything we hoped for and more

Wonderful experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mandy C., Durham, USA

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

Great location but needs some issues addressed

Let me just start by saying that you cannot beat the location of this place. Loved waking up and drinking coffee overlooking the river. Just beautiful. Super convenient to downtown and the restaurants. However, I will say that the smell that a previous review stated is still a very real problem. Immediately when you walk in, it smelled like, what I perceived as, dead sea something. The smell got stronger in the master bedroom and even strong in the master bath. We spent 15 minutes trying to locate where the smell was coming from and finally figured out it was a wet bathmat that was left in the master bath. We promptly removed it to one of the balconies and within a few hours the smell dissipated. Also, the listing states there is a dishwasher, there is none and when this was inquired with the host, they never responded. I will say the above issues are super easy fixes if the host wants to take the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Taylor B.

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

Great location and host but bad smell

The location was as promised but we did not realize the provided free parking was only for one car and was in a lot more than a block away from the property. We arrived to 80%+ humidity in the property with a mildewy smell. The wine glasses were pretty dirty and the towels smelled of mildew the moment they got wet. The master bedroom also had a moldy urine smell that began in the attached bathroom. The beds were very hard. Just 2 stiff mattresses pushed together to make a “king” bed that left our backs hurting the next day. Again the location and host were amazing! But the place definitely wasn’t as comfortable as we expected.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Eileen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Review

Overall good experience. I would have liked it if a request for picture ids was done sooner. Probably around time of actual lease approval. Also found the lock to the condo challenging. Initially after viewing video still took several attempts to get into condo. Glad there was a key available to use as well. Otherwise condo was lovely. Great view of river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juli S.

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

Yoga workshop weekend

Excellent. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jenny S.

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

Swanky little river place

We came in for the weekend to a great location and view in Wilmington. The River Street Retreat was impressive! The room was clean; however, inside a kitchen cabinet were pizza boxes and 2 small trashcans full of trash from previous tenants. This also was an odd check-in process and not as quick friendly responses I am accustomed to with VRBO. The location was perfect and truly the condo was great. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M., Detroit Lakes

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

Wilmington waterfront

Great location with tons of ammenities.. Check in was a bit stressful with only 15 min in the loading zone and getting the parking key out of the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

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

Great location!

Nice property and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Gene Galindo

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Why they chose this property

~Guest count must be accurate at time of booking.
~The guest booking this condo MUST be 23 yrs or older and are staying on the premises .
~Additional fees $50 per guest will be charged if guest count is wrong and needs to be adjusted after arrival or will be asked to leave with NO refund given for any infraction.
~QUIET times are observed between 9:30pm and 8:30am all guest not listed on the reservation must leave the property by 9:00 PM NO EXCEPTIONS when guest are permitted!
~Please let us know if extra linens will be needed for pull out sofa 24 hrs prior to arrival.
~ This is a NON smoking condo. If sensors are triggered there will be $250 remediation charge no questions asked this includes the balcony area!!
~ ID is required for all guest on the reservation and must be sent 1 day before arrival.
~Comes with a Parking pass for free offsite parking for 1 vehicle, keys and parking pass must be returned or $150.00 loss of your deposit.
~ NO PETS: If you intend to bring pets of any sort, service or other please let us know in advance so we help you find an alternate property that will better accommodate your needs. Violation of the NO PETS rule will terminate your rental agreement with no refund. **OWNER OCCUPIES PROPERTY PART TIME - PETS PRESENT HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUE TO OWNER
~ Property is monitored by cameras. The cameras are OUTSIDE the home and in owners closets ONLY. Disabling of these cameras will terminate your rental agreement without refund. **THERE ARE NO CAMERAS INSIDE THE RENTED GUESTS SPACES~ iMac has a webcam that is for your use and NOT enabled for video/audio monitoring remotely by host or outside source without guest permission. You are free to unplug the computer if this is preferred!

NO Pets , NO parties!, NO smoking

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