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Waterfront Retreat walkable to the best shops, restaurants, & charm of Southport

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A multi-story beachfront hotel with balconies, a pool area, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal marina with docked boats, a Fishy Fishy Cafe, and residential buildings in the background.
A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier, and houses in the background.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a marina, waterfront buildings, and a beach.
A living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a large fish mural on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Southport Marina
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Southport, NC
  • Place, Southport Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Clubs at St. James
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Balcony

About this property

Waterfront Retreat walkable to the best shops, restaurants, & charm of Southport

Unwind at this peaceful, centrally-located Southport Retreat with an elevator. You'll love being right on the waterway with breath-taking daytime and sunset views! Here you are walking distance to all the best of Southport! Walk, bike, or drive to Fishy Fishy, the Provision Company, and many more waterfront restaurants you'll love! Walk, bike, or drive to all the quaint shops like Candy & Company Boutiques, the Southport Market, Southport Cheese Shoppe, and a must The Christmas House. Southport is known for it's small town, coastal charm. It is famous for its annual celebrations and events like the 4th of July festival and fireworks, Christmas floatilla, and many more. You are also a short 10 min drive to Oak Island Beach and all it has to offer! Whether you stay a couple days or longer, you'll already be planning your next stay with us soon!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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

Property # 3738861vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Southport

Southport is home to this condo. Franklin Square Gallery and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Southport Marina and The Clubs at St. James. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting.
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Southport, NC

What's nearby

  • Southport Marina - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waterfront Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Clubs at St. James - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tengu Japanese Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pub Of Southport - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Locals Family Diner - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Retreat walkable to the best shops, restaurants, & charm of Southport pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Retreat walkable to the best shops, restaurants, & charm of Southport?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat walkable to the best shops, restaurants, & charm of Southport?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Retreat walkable to the best shops, restaurants, & charm of Southport?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Retreat walkable to the best shops, restaurants, & charm of Southport located?

Situated in Southport, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Southport Marina, Franklin Square Gallery and The Clubs at St. James. Waterfront Park and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 205 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The owners were very friendly and the home was well maintained. Easy access to all stores and activities, close to ferry to visit Wilmington beaches as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very clean. So close to downtown. Walked everywhere. A little out of the main down town which was nice because it was quieter at night (we have a baby). Walked every morning to get coffee. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a romantic getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a couple to stay in Southport. Almost everything was in walking distance and what wasn’t was just a short drive. The area was so quiet and peaceful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Clean and well stocked for a weekend. Thank you so much for the rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Great placecto wind down and relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Very very clean! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome unit. MW
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Amazing location and walkable to everything in Southport. My family and I enjoyed the stay with our young kids. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation

Great place. Location was amazing. What a beautiful weekend all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great. Location is close enough to walk to everything. Only thing is we are use to a king bed but I don’t think the room would allow for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Perfect setting and place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love it

My favorite place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

Very clean, well equipped, walkable location, nice view. Rhonda was very responsive to all questions. Highly recommend this rental. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful 1 BR ppa e near the marina.

Very nice one bedroom place near the marina. Easy walking distance to several restaurants and the downtown Southport shopping area. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always love this place

This is our second time staying at this property and it never disappoints. Cozy and within walking distance to everything! The owner is always so nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing weekend near the water in Southport

We enjoyed our stay! Loved walking around the neighborhood of fishermen’s cottages, walking downtown & riding bikes. Look forward to a visit in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location with great view

My girlfriend and myself loved the condo, location, and everything about our stay. Don’t hesitate, just book it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, nicely appointed

Great location within walking distance of restaurants and downtown. River/marina views. Darling condo, thoughtfully designed with nice amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Southport Getaway

We love the location of this Condo. It is so nice to relax on the porch overlooking the Marina and be able to walk wherever you want to go. It is the perfect combination of comfortable and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Thoughtful Touches

We loved staying here at this beautiful condo. Location can’t be beat, the bikes were such a thoughtful touch, and the views are amazing. We will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday weekend

Enjoyed time with son/grandson on grandsons 4th birthday. He enjoyed the boats, birds & fish. Easy access to downtown. Our 4th time staying here; will do again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great

A really nice place. Great location and view. Especially liked the bikes. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

Whether you are boating, fishing, or just enjoying the town, it’s a great location, super clean, nicely decorated, and appropriate amenities for a few days to a week or more stay. Host is friendly and communicates well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Perfect place for a weekend escape to historic Southport! Park literally at your door. Walking distance to everything that Southport offers. Southport ferry just 10 mins away for day at the beaches of Bald Head Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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