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Beach nearby
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Wrightsville Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • South End Surf Shop
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wrightsville Beach

South End stay.A stay at this South End vacation home places you steps from South End Surf Shop and within a 5-minute walk of Wrightsville Beach. Aussie Island Surf Shop and Johnnie Mercer's Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • South End Surf Shop - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wrightsville SUP - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 13 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceanic - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jerry Allen's Sports Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SUNdays Cafe - ‬1 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.

Ryan's Retreat - Retreat to this charming cottage at the coveted south end

This classic cottage on the coveted South End has all the charm and all the updated amenities to make your stay perfect. Enjoy sweeping ocean views from the front windows while preparing meals on the huge granite counter in the completely renovated, fully stocked, kitchen. Vaulted ceilings and a bright, open plan make family sharing time and entertaining a joy.

The master has a queen bed, a large original pine floored bathroom with 2 separate vanities, large closet and jetted tub. The second bedroom has a queen and twin bunks, perfect for a family, kids or another couple. A full bath in the hall serves this room.

Start and end your days on the large front porch where you can rock while watching your family come back from the beach on the access directly across the street. Check out the sail boats on the sound from the top of the stairs. Within very close walking distance to the Oceanic, South End Surf Shop and SUNdaz café and just blocks from the very end of the island, this location is a vacation retreat come true. Make memories to last all year!

Bedding Information
2 Queen, 1 Bunk Bed
Linens included with rentals less than 21 nights

Additional Amenities:
second floor above parking, Large Capacity Washer/Dryer, TV in each bedroom, 2 Car Covered Parking, DVD, Covered Porch, Whirlpool Tub, High Speed Internet, Flat Screen TV in living room, Outside Shower, Keyless entry

Restrictions:
- Non Smoking
- No Pets
- Summer Season Friday check-in only
- In the summer season, daily rentals are only available for booking within 7 days of the arrival date and require a 3 night minimum

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

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

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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 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
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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ryan's Retreat - Retreat to this charming cottage at the coveted south end to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.1 mi (23-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ryan's Retreat - Retreat to this charming cottage at the coveted south end have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Ryan's Retreat - Retreat to this charming cottage at the coveted south end to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Wrightsville Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ryan's Retreat - Retreat to this charming cottage at the coveted south end offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ryan's Retreat - Retreat to this charming cottage at the coveted south end?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Ryan's Retreat - Retreat to this charming cottage at the coveted south end?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ryan's Retreat - Retreat to this charming cottage at the coveted south end?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ryan's Retreat - Retreat to this charming cottage at the coveted south end have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Ryan's Retreat - Retreat to this charming cottage at the coveted south end have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ryan's Retreat - Retreat to this charming cottage at the coveted south end to downtown Wrightsville Beach?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Wrightsville Beach.

Ryan's Retreat - Retreat to this charming cottage at the coveted south end Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam W., Wilmington, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in a perfect location!

We enjoyed our stay so much! Everything was clean, well-stocked, and beautifully decorated! The house is right across from the beach on the South End which is a great area for surfing. The Oceanic is across the street as well and South End Surf Shop and Sundays Cafe are right down the street. We had plenty of room for our family of 4. The rental company was easy to work with. We will definitely be back! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay

Awesome place to stay when visiting NC. We loved being just steps away from the beach and in short driving range of everything Wilmington and Wrightsville have to offer. The unit was very clean and well decorated and stocked. Would highly recommend. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ryan's Retreat excellent spot

Great location and rental unit was nicely decorated and very comfortable. Unit was well equipped. Very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean view and more!

Ryan’s Retreat was amazing! The location was absolutely perfect and the house was spotless. It had everything you could need for the perfect beach getaway! We can’t wait to come back and stay again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed everything about this property!

We have rented many properties on Wrightsville Beach and I must say Ryan's Retreat was perfect. The location was really convenient to the beach and the local coffee shop, Sundays. The property was very well maintained, clean and very well appointed. Our favorite part of the rental was the covered deck with ocean breezes and views. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jim m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stellar location, well stocked, beautiful upper level duplex.

We watched a rainbow over the ocean from the porch, as soon as we arrived. The door was coded so we could go right in and unpack. The kitchen was well stocked with every dish and accessory we could want. Basic seasonings were in the pantry along with starter dish soap, pods, sponge, dishtowels etc. There are two large bedrooms with linens provided and adequate storage. The washer and dryer is in the hall closet (bring along some detergent if you plan to wash clothes). The master bath with walk~in closet was huge and completely renovated. The walkway to the beach is across the street from the house, and the walkway to the sound (where we watched the sunset at night) runs along the side of the house next door. When we weren't on the beach or in the boat, we were at Tower 7 or the Oceanic eating. We had coffee on the front porch every morning. The location cannot be matched. If you are a walker or runner, this place is perfect for you. Bring your bicycles. Everyone bikes to their destinations on the island. Bring your beach towels and sunscreen. There is an outside shower downstairs. (Note:This duplex is on the second floor and there are many steps to access it.) Ryan's Retreat is a beautiful rental and we hope to come back again. It's obvious that the hosts decorated and equipped it with their guest's comfort in mind. The representatives at Intracoastal Realty were very helpful and accommodating. Can't wait to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H., long island ny

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

The location was awesome. Property was beautiful. NOTE: Your property description needs to be updated. It had no jacuzzi bathtub and no view of the bay from the stairs. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

We had a great time. We really enjoyed the home. It is directly across the street from the beach. Great ocean view!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Georgia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach experience

This was a great property. Ocean view, beach access just across the street. Great restaurant in walking distance, and most important parking at the property was more than sufficient.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Chip M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and comfy!

Nice little place. Worked great for our group. Parking was a challenge. Had a full size pickup and the people below us double width parked and made it extremely frustrating and hard to get a large vehicle in-and-out at times. Other than that it was great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and enjoyable space

Ryan's Retreat is a very comfortable and beautifully decorated home in a great location with ocean views and very accessible, short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Visit!!

Ryan's Retreat was the perfect place on Wrightsville Beach. Probably the cleanest and best stock unit on the NC coast!! That porch is a book lovers dream. Beautiful view and doesn't hurt to have a great restaurant across the street. Coming back June 2020.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019