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River Hideaway Retreat

Southport vacation home with kitchen

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Terrace/patio
Microwave, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Dining
Marina

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4801 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Southport

In Southport .With a stay at this Southport vacation home, you'll be steps from Southport Marina and within a 10-minute walk of Franklin Square Gallery. The Clubs at St. James and Waterfront Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Southport Marina - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Clubs at St. James - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Pub Of Southport - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Locals Family Diner - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Oliver's on the Cape Fear - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Frying Pan - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

River Hideaway Retreat

2-night minimum stay - Escape to Southport! River Hideaway Retreat is a private oasis nestled among beautifullive oak trees in Historic DowntownSouthport, NC. Located just steps away from the marina, waterfront, shops, and restaurants. Enjoy Southport like a local and relax in one of the two master suites at this property!
This home has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with a large deck perfect for relaxing.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 801 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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 and a first aid kit
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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
River Hideaway Retreat
River Hideaway Retreat Southport
Located in Historic Downtown Southport
River Hideaway Historic Downtown Southport
River Hideaway Retreat Private vacation home
River Hideaway Retreat Private vacation home Southport
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Frequently asked questions

How close is River Hideaway Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 33.4 mi (46-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does River Hideaway Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is River Hideaway Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is 11.2 mi (54-min drive) from Carolina Beach and 8.5 mi (49-min drive) from Kure Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does River Hideaway Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at River Hideaway Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at River Hideaway Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at River Hideaway Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does River Hideaway Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does River Hideaway Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is River Hideaway Retreat to downtown Southport?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Southport.

Reviews

River Hideaway Retreat Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with everything we needed for a couple days away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B., Winston Salem NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

My friend & I needed a weekend away where we could catch up & enjoy time without family. This place was perfect. The 2 bedrooms were comfortable the living area just perfect for 2. Our goal was no cooking but there was a nice kitchen (no dishwasher). We walked the quaint town in the mornings, walked to Fishy Fishy for dinner, The Mullet for music & Provision Company for lunch. You could park at the house and walk to “downtown” or to the waterfront easily. Such a beautiful week away!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness

We wanted to show our aunt why we love Southport.

This house was adorable and comfortable and well appointed. Everything we needed. Very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding

Excellent get a cottage. Perfect location and super clean. Never heard any traffic. Recommend this location highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Roger M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Solid place to stay

This place is in a great location and a really short walk from the center of all of the touristy stuff (shops, restaurants, art shops, and tons of silly people to watch) one could want. The thing is that the house is off of the main roads and traffic routes so it’s quiet and peaceful. It’s the perfect size and has most of the kitchen utensils you’d expect making food prep easy. Overall, a great place to stay…check it out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely stay

We enjoyed our stay for the July 4 week in Southport. The house was a lovely, cozy, cool place to stay after the heat of the day. The kitchen was well equipped, and they even had a few extra things for you until you could get to the grocery store. I was worried about the parking situation, but it all worked out and we had plenty of room. The neighbors who live around the area are friendly, and even though the houses are together, you still feel your privacy. You are within walking distance or a bike ride to all the fun activities in Southport. Rooms have a full or queen size bed. There is no dishwasher. We enjoyed the patio and decided to put up our tent for the beach on the patio area to keep the sun off and enjoy it during hot days. So consider bringing an extra canopy for the patio if you want to enjoy it and not have the sun beating down on you. We would stay here again. The birds were so lovely. A great place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Beach Cottage

We rented this cottage for a weekend trip to the coast. I was wonderful. The house was exactly what we expected. It was not too far from the water, shopping or great food. I would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend boat trip

House was very nice. Very clean. Perfect for two couples. Very close to marina, shops, restaurants and waterfront. Quiet neighborhood. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ken K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Water trip

Just a great place for our needs we were doing a intercoastal water trip but the weather changed that so we came by car instead we are going to try again next year would love have this again thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and great location!

Loved the place and it was in a great location. It was within walking distance to everything. It was right around the corner from the marina/restaurants. Very peaceful and relaxing. Will be staying again. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

Great location for small town. Walkable to many restaurants and cafes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K., Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet cottage

This was a lovely cottage and close to the marina and waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Total relaxation

Well equipped home. All the comforts of home. Easy and seamless check in and check out process. Walking distance to numerous restaurants/bars and downtown area. Exceptionally clean and beautiful neighborhood. Perfect get away.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tyler C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The proximity to the marina made it super convenient to use our boat. It’s a nice place for a small family that we will most likely stay at again. The only downside is that the property shares a driveway with two other properties but we were able to work around it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

We greatly enjoyed our trip! The house was perfect-very clean and had everything we needed. Short drive to waterfront and delicious seafood
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic little cottage

Wonderful location, quiet neighborhood. Easy walk to waterfront restaurants. Hope to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jorge D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Gem by the River

The property is very clean and the room(s) are spacious. The kitchen is equipped with all the items you might need. The outdoor deck area is inviting and the neighborhood is very quite. That said, the best thing about this property is its location, which is within a short walk to restaurants, shops, fishing piers, and some of the most quaint streets in Southport. My wife and I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shayna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for our week getaway!

The check-in/out process was very simple and convenient. The home was extremely clean and comfortable. Location is perfect with walking distance to many great restaurants and a quick drive to other destinations. This was our first time in Southport and it did not disappoint - thank you to Heather and Southport Realty for being wonderful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

Enjoyed a few days in this cozy cottage. Very clean, comfortable, and well appointed. Close to waterfront for an easy walk to shops and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage for weekend getaway

Loved the cottage and we love Southport. Unfortunately, the weather was not good this weekend so we didn’t get out much. The cottage was very tidy tho and offered a cozy place to warm up after my race in Oak Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet spot!

This is the second time we have stayed at this rental and it has been a treat each time. The space is perfect for the two of us and our two children. The location is great for getting out and about!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S., Statesville NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place For Us

Great place! Conveniently located near my mother in law’s home, which helped us to have more space to celebrate Christmas with her.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ginger B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Trip

Very clean and tidy! Within walking distance to all waterfront restaurants. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patti A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!!

We came to Southport for my husband's birthday. The place did not disappoint. It was perfect. Close to everything. We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shelba K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Immaculate little getaway. Would stay there again. I got the best nights sleep I have had in a long time.