Coastal Retreat, 9 Min to the Beach, 12 Min to Downtown Riverwalk - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Appreciate the beaches and parks of Wilmington, without leaving the amenities of the city at The 305! Modern design, with hi-speed internet, The 305 is conveniently located on a paved bicycle path to Wrightsville Beach. Grab one of our body boards or noodles and go!.
Play cornhole on your patio, fire up the grille/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 hideaway is just what you need to relax. With no stairs to navigate, you can keep cool in the a/c, appreciate the roomy outdoor getaway 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 simple...it's clean.

Our kitchen is cavernous and entirely supplied with all of the cookware, drinkware, silverware 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 Grille Propane/Smoker combo. (Propane included).

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 bunk beds), and high-speed wireless internet is throughout the home. 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 Intelligent TVs with streaming apps, and Bedroom 2 has additional play space and a DVD player/screen for the kids in your group. In addition we have a infant 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 cars is on-site, as well as remote visitor parking available close by. (NO street parking).

OUTSIDE
For your outdoor enjoyment, we have some comfortable spaces in the sun on your patio or porch, a propane heater through the cool months, and a grille/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 home, 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 event must be among the numbered guests for the entire stay.

No events or events.

Smoke complimentary. Pet complimentary. 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 cars 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 cars, or cars that exceed 1 ton of payload capacity is not allowed on the premises.

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

Quiet hours stringently 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 allowed 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 painless 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 units.

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.

About the Area

Located in Wilmington, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Battleship North Carolina and Wrightsville Beach Museum of History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Poplar Grove Plantation and Bellamy Mansion Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider New Hanover County Arboretum and Cape Fear Paddleboarding. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Rental booking tips and tricks:

How to get the best rental value:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of NC. Reserve your vacation in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• In the Southport area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation homes are reserved very early. Booking your vacation property six to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, travel guides have money saving offers on nearby accommodations, tours and attractions.

Selecting and booking your prefect Southport rental home:

• Choose vacation week and max budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. Coastal Retreat, 9 Min to the Beach, 12 Min to Downtown Riverwalk has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Southport rental home search.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is generally accessible on booking websites. If they are not listed, email the property manager before booking the property. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to establish what is right for your family.
• Looking for specific amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find your ideal rental.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. .
• Do your family pets travel with you? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Pet fees or might be applied to your invoice.

Advice for your stay:

• Be sure you get the property manager's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your . We recommend storing the host's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Make a record of any damages to the property upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the owner. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are beneficial if there is a dispute.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, television set or kitchen appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent a lot of problems.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are a terrific source for finding the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can usually help. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Keep the property locked while you're away! Don't let burglars spoil your family vacation.
• On check-out day, complete a walk-through to make sure you did not forget any personal items. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• After your trip, leave a review! Hosts rely on excellent feedback to drive more bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other families will appreciate that you share your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.