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Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach

Vacation home near University of North Carolina at Wilmington in Wilmington

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Screen Gems Studios
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wilmington

In Wilmington .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 2 miles (3 km) of Screen Gems Studios with a stay here. Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Trask Coliseum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Screen Gems Studios - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Trask Coliseum - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Riverwalk - 13 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CookOut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪It’s Coffee Time - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Drift Coffee & Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carolina Crab House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach

UNWIND AND RELAX – this peaceful retreat awaits you in a great location just around the corner from UNCW and a quick drive from Wrightsville Beach and the historic district. Plenty of room to spread out, this four bedroom, two bath home is fully equipped with all needs for your stay. Giant kitchen and dining room with access to a deck to the back yard offer the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine overlooking the serene Japanese style garden.

Conveniently access the Cross City Trail through the private backyard gate The back unit (casita) on property might be occupied by owner or their
guests, therefore the drive-way and backyard might be shared at times. Casita (sleeps 2) may be rented together with this property.

Please be sure to review our cancellation policy prior to making your reservation. We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance at the time of booking.

Thanks for booking with us!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

16045

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 7.5 mi (12-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach?

As of Mar 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach on Apr 6, 2026 start from $399, 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.

Does Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.6 mi (11-min drive) from Wrightsville Beach and 16.3 mi (27-min drive) from Carolina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach to downtown Wilmington?

This vacation home is 5.2 mi away from Wilmington.

Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house/property. Lots of space and great layout. Wish we had more time to hang out in backyard and enjoy zen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay - worked great! Will be back…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for dropping our daughter at school. We loved the house so much we booked again for our next visit! We had a small issue with hot water and Jody was incredibly responsive. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very clean and comfortable and the backyard was fantastic. I wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chip S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay in Wilmington. The house spotless, comfortable, and well-appointed with thoughtful touches. The proximity to the beach and a lovely backyard were also appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bea b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay for a family wedding..wish we could have stayed longer. The place is absolutely beautiful, clean, convenient location, walking trails super close to UNCW. The house had everything imaginable for a large family gathering. ALL the kitchen supplies/utensils/cookware. The outside was an oasis where you could share a family dinner, swing in the porch, relax in the outdoor sofa. I can’t say enough. Stop looking and book here! We will definitely be coming back… this time for a girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

linda h., Durham,NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Mr

Everything was great. The only thing that was missing was a Grill, wasn't able to cook out. Overall, everything was great. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location

We were looking to have a central location so we could visit Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach and Souport Beach area and this location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rising Sun Vacay

My family and I stayed for a long weekend for family wedding. The house was big and beautiful and perfect for my family. Would easily stay here again and again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Attended a family funeral

The location worked well for us. The gardens were lovely. The nature walk was very nice. For a large family, the kitchen/dining was very good. Beds and linens lacked nice quality but were sufficient. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunny S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay. Very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation

We attended my daughter’s graduation. Very convenient and enough room to have a nice family dinner inside and out!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Martin Family Get Together

Enjoyed our weekend at Rising Sun Retreat. Property was exactly as listed. Perfect size & location for our family to gather. Loved the large, open kitchen that led to the massive deck area. The weather was the perfect temperature for us to enjoy being outside on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Fran C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!

When we pulled into the driveway there was a car parked there. I was not aware of this prior to booking. The small shed type building was being rented at the same time of our stay. I even had communication with the owner prior to arriving and was not told about this. So the driveway needed to be shared which made it very inconvenient to me and my guest. The main property description does not state the backyard guest house would be rented at the same time as the house to different people. It was stated on the check-in instructions the day of arrival The property is in need of maintenance!! The door locks/handle are stripped. Hard time getting in and out. The deck is needs a coat of paint as well as the table that was out there. Window are dirty. Very bland inside décor The inside lighting is terrible and there are no mirrors in the bedrooms. It made it difficult for 8 people to get ready. The only mirrors are in the bathrooms. The house did accommodate 8 people not problem. This was the one good thing. The is a extreme lack of communication. The property owner did provide a text line for any issues. The response time is extremely slow. The cleaners showed up at 9:20 to clean and check-out was 10:00 VRBO customer service is disappointing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023