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Coastal Retreat, 9 Min to the Beach, 12 Min to Downtown Riverwalk

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Enjoy indoor/outdoor ease at The 305.
Comfy...all leather couches, 4 ends recline.
Outdoor ease.
Stay warm in the winter...we'll put up the sails (shade) in the summer!
65in HD TV with Polk sound system.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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  • GymGymGym

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Wilmington, NC
  • Popular LocationMayfaire Town Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of North Carolina at Wilmington8 min drive
  • Popular LocationJohnnie Mercer's Pier8 min drive
  • AirportWilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)12 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Coastal Retreat, 9 Min to the Beach, 12 Min to Downtown Riverwalk

Enjoy the beaches and parks of Wilmington, without leaving the comforts of the city at The 305! Modern design, with hi-speed internet, The 305 is conveniently located on a paved bike path to Wrightsville Beach. Grab one of our boogie boards or noodles and go!.
Play cornhole on your patio, fire up the grill/smoker, or walk to the coffee shop, casual eats, or groceries .4 mi away. Shop, Dine, or go to the movies just a mile away. The Riverwalk, NC Battleship, and ILM airport are a close drive.

THE SPACE
This 3 bed/2bath getaway is just what you need to relax. With no stairs to navigate, you can keep cool in the a/c, enjoy the spacious outdoor retreat with friends, or relax on your own patio. Every bedroom has it’s own sliding glass doors. Festival lighting brightens the outdoor space, and the patio heater will warm the coolest evening (Oct-May).

Our Premium Linen Services includes 2bath/2hand/2wash towel sets for every guest. All beds are made up prior to your arrival (sheets/cover/pillows). All linens are laundered every time (including comforters), so rest easy...it's clean.

Our kitchen is spacious and fully stocked with all of the cookware, drinkware, utensils and cutlery you need. Two separate seating areas for dining, help space out your crowd, and all of the appliances are full sized to meet your needs. (Child booster or highchair available in Bedroom 3). Any day is more tasty after you fire up your Oklahoma Joe's Grill Propane/Smoker combo. (Propane provided).

The laundry room with full size washer and dryer is just off the main living.

All bedrooms feature memory foam Queen size beds (including the bunks), and high-speed wireless internet is throughout the house. The Master Bedroom features additional space, closets, and a bathroom. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a Jack and Jill bathroom with a full tub/shower combo. The main living area and Bedrooms 1 and 3 have Smart TVs with streaming apps, and Bedroom 2 has extra play space and a DVD player/screen for the kids in your group. In addition we have a baby gate, fan, monitor system, and pack-n-play if needed.

There is a dedicated workspace with a desk that will help you get things done while you're visiting Wilmington.

Off street parking space for three vehicles is on-site, as well as remote visitor parking available nearby. (NO street parking).

OUTSIDE
For your outdoor enjoyment, we have some comfy spaces in the sun on your patio or porch, a propane heater through the cool months, and a grill/smoker combo, cornhole set, and many beach accessories. Check our Guidebook to see some of our great parks and attractions.

ACCESS
Guests have keyless entry to entire house, including yard, patios, and parking. Alarm system in place if you choose to use it. Only locked owner's closets excluded.

OTHER NOTES
Must be 25 years old to book The 305. Booking party must be among the numbered guests for the entire stay.

No parties or events.

Smoke free. Pet free. Cleaning charges may exceed $350 for any violations and a negative review. Our family and many of our guests have pet and smoke allergies.

Our guests must be willing to sign (digitally, or hard copy on request) acknowledgment of the Private Neighborhood HOA Requirements and Propane Appliance waiver prior to stay. Below are a few highlights (full documents onsite):

Personal property may not be set in the driveway or in front of the residence, it must be stowed out of sight. **Please keep carport completely clear at all times.**

There is room for 3 vehicles on the concrete driveway, and additional visitor parking is available at the end of the private street if required. There is no street parking.

Parking any commercial vehicles, or vehicles that exceed 1 ton of payload capacity is not permitted on the premises.

No recreational vehicles are allowed to be parked on neighborhood streets or driveways (ie.: boats, travel trailers, RVs, etc.).

Quiet hours strictly observed at 10 pm.

Trash receptacles must be set at the street on Wednesday evening for Thursday morning retrieval. The trash receptacle must be returned behind the left fence gate by Thursday evening.

Linen services may access outdoor owner's closet during business hours, they will not disturb your stay.

No illegal activity is permitted on the premises and is grounds for immediate removal and cancellation of the remainder of the booking. This property has visible security cameras in the outdoor spaces in the front of the property only.

Of note, this is Coastal NC, and we have "palmetto bugs" which are giant waterbugs that live by the thousands outside. Open doors or windows will allow easy entry to these opportunists...and they are ugly. Having moved from the midwest, we know they are awful to see, but we are used to seeing them outside now. Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent our guests from seeing one of these occasionally indoors, as we treat for them often, and this causes them to come inside looking for shade and water as they die. That being said, we do not offer a refund to a guest who sees a palmetto bug in our rentals.

We strongly suggest purchasing private travel insurance as we do not offer refunds for trip interruptions or weather. Hurricane season runs from June 1-November 30 in NC, with most activity in September and October. If Wilmington evacuates before your stay begins, then we would certainly refund.

Property manager

Shawn-and-Melissa Hostetler
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Booking party must be 25 years old and present for the duration of the stay. No parties. Must sign Propane Waiver/House Rules prior to stay.
Our guests must sign agreement to the Private Neighborhood HOA Requirements and Propane Waiver prior to stay: https://app.hellosign.com/s/KikfXI8w
Driveway/carport must be clear of personal property, and stowed out of sight. No commercial vehicles or vehicles over 1 ton GVWR. Quiet after 10 pm.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Wilmington

Located in Wilmington, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Battleship North Carolina and Wrightsville Beach Museum of History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bellamy Mansion Museum and Burgwin-Wright House. Travelling with kids? Consider Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and New Hanover County Arboretum. 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

  • Mayfaire Town Center - 3 min drive
  • Wrightsville SUP - 8 min drive
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 8 min drive
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 8 min drive
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min walk
  • Broomtail Pub & Arcade - 2 min drive
  • Ogden Tap Room - 3 min drive
  • Blue Surf Arboretum West - 10 min walk
  • Zaxby's - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Retreat, 9 Min to the Beach, 12 Min to Downtown Riverwalk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Retreat, 9 Min to the Beach, 12 Min to Downtown Riverwalk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Retreat, 9 Min to the Beach, 12 Min to Downtown Riverwalk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Retreat, 9 Min to the Beach, 12 Min to Downtown Riverwalk located?

This family-friendly Wilmington holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ogden Park and Mayfaire Town Center. Airlie Gardens is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great stay/ while we visited our daughter
Had rainy weather but a great place to stay for our time with family. The mattresses were wonderful. Spent most of our time at my daughter's house but throughly enjoyed the house. They were set up for Infants and small children very well as well as older children.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick trip
Great location for our visit to spend time with friends
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.
The home was better than shown. We were in Ogden for a High School age womens softball tournament. as it turns out we were less than 5 minutes from the park. The home is very well organized and had everything we needed. It was nice to have a grill for Saturday night's meal and not have to go out in the traffic. Thank you for an enjoyable weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wilmington
It was a pleasure to ent this VRBO. Everything was as stated and would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome House!
We were in town visiting our daughter during the UNCW Family Weekend. The house was perfect for our needs. It was spotless & well appointed. We wanted for nothing during our stay. We were offered early check in, due to a tropical storm, which was a pleasant surprise. We will definitely book this property again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shawn-and-Melissa Hostetler

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We have loved Wilmington, NC, from the day we first camped out at Carolina Beach back in 2006. Our family loves the sunshine, the close proximity to amenities and nature, and a beautiful but laid back place to grow together. Welcome to our home!
Even though we are just opening for bookings on VRBO in 2023, we have been superhosts since 2022 through Airbnb.

Why they chose this property

Enjoy the beaches and parks of Wilmington, while staying in the center of it all at The 305! Modern design, with hi-speed internet, The 305 is conveniently located on a paved bike path to Wrightsville Beach. Grab one of our boogie boards or noodles and go!
Play cornhole on your patio, fire up the grill/smoker, or walk to the coffee shop, casual eats, or groceries .4 mi away. Shop, Dine, or go to the movies just a mile away. The Riverwalk, NC Battleship, and ILM airport are a close drive.

NEARBY
Here are just a few of the great places to check out nearby:
Ogden Park (walking/bike path, skate park, playgrounds, tennis, ball fields)
Smith Creek Park (walking/bike path, playground)
Summers Rest Trail (shaded walking/bike path)
Arboretum (botanical gardens, walking path)
Hugh McRae Park (walking/bike path, playgrounds, splashpad, tennis, ball fields)
River to Sea Bikepath
Wilson Center, Thalian Hall, Riverfront Outdoor Theater
Wilmington Historic District and Trolley Rides
USS NC Battleship
Cape Fear River Walk
Cotton Exchange Shops
Cape Fear Railroad Museum
Fort Fisher Aquarium
Ivy Cottage Antique Shops, Uptown Market, Blue Moon (& many more)
Mayfaire Town Center, The Forum, Lumina Station (& many more)
Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Topsail Island, Surf City Beach, Southport, and Oak Island Beaches

What makes this property unique

The 305 is a beautiful property tucked away in a quiet and private location just steps away from all that Wilmington has to offer. This property is well connected, with easy access, and no stairs.

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