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Tranquil Oceanfront Retreat on the beach
Great place! The location was fabulous. The space was nicely decorated and beautifully maintained.

Ola Verde
Great place to stay! Jarrod and his wife were very friendly and responsive with any questions on the app. They even let us check in early. Accommodating bikes was so thoughtful and fun for us as we biked to coffee places and lunch. We kayaked to palm tree island and that was so much fun! It’s also a great location to walk to the beach as well! The balcony was so peaceful in the morning and at night. 10/10 experience and first time vacationing to Wilmington. Will 100% come back!

Shell of a Vibe Beach Condo - Oceanfront and Chill
It was our 40th anniversary and we decided that we wanted to go to our favorite beach in North Carolina. We could see the ocean from this apartment and a very short walk to the beach. Enjoyed sleeping on the beds and having 2 bathrooms were fantastic. AC was great and water pressure in shower, was too. They had everything you needed and didnt lack on the supplies. It was a memorable vacation that we will never forget. Thanks Curtis

Wrightsville Beach Surf Shack with Oceanfront View
Exactly as advertised. Perfect for our needs over a Memorial Day weekend. Detailed instructions provided which made things easy and boosted confidence in the transaction. Thoughtful recommendations provided by the Payton.

Waterside Cottage 'HoriZen'
We had a wonderful time! The house was amazing, cozy, and peaceful. Pam was a great host. Will certainly visit again!

Wrightsville Beach Haven East Henderson Street
We could not have asked for a better spot to spend a few days on our east coast trek! Close to the beach with applicable beach toys for my boys. We will for sure be coming back in the future!

Oceanfront Condo in Heart of Wrightsville Beach
For being a last minute trip to Wrightsville beach, Matthew made it easy with his excellent communication and instructions. The place is centrally located, an easy walk to coffee, restaurants and bars. The views of the beach/ocean are perfect and the condo was very clean. If you are looking for a place to stay in Wrightsville I'd recommed staying at Matthew's place.

CAROLINA VIEWS (OCEAN + MARSH)
The location of this place is ideal if you want to be close to the water & watch the sunset! We enjoyed the convenience of its location. This unit has the cutest decor. Communication with the host was great, very responsive. We are pretty easy going when it comes to traveling. Two things we would change is the pillows on the bed & having a solid curtain option in the bedroom. Overall a good visit & would stay again!
Riverfront, Wilmington fishing vacation rentals

Greenfield Lake bungalow Whole house
Sue's house was cute and comfortable! She supplied everything we needed. There is a nice park across the street. There are plenty of things to do in the area. We will kind her house in mind next time we travel to Wilmington.

Beach House Fun
Our stay was great from beginning to end. Host was very responsive with any questions I had. Space was great for my fur baby it was perfect for him. Will definitely be visiting again!

Haven By The Lake
Kim’s place was exactly as described! Location was great, very convenient to many things in Wilmington! I loved being able to bring my fur baby as well! Thank you!

Luxe in the city retreat!
Great stay. Clean and location is very convenient to downtown. Would definitely stay again.

The Cove At Myrtle Grove
Wonderful location with beautiful views and close to plenty of places to visit and eat. This is my second year staying here and I plan to be back.

Riverfront Retreat w/ Gorgeous Views
What a lovely place! Such a beautiful view and the place was so cute and clean. Wish we could’ve stayed longer, it was so peaceful! :)

River Road Retreat - Heated Private Pool, Pond, Fi
it was the perfect setting for our family vacation with our adult children and their significant others. In fact, it was the perfect back drop on the dock for my son to propose to his girlfriend! wonderful memories here! peaceful and beautiful setting and short drive to the beach.

Lake House - Recently Remodeled, Centrally Located
Henry was great to work with and answered any question we had. The place itself was very clean, and well taken care of. Well worth the money!
Other great vacation rentals in Riverfront, Wilmington

Heart of the Action Studio in Downtown Wilmington!
We had a wonderful stay at Audrey’s place while stopping in Wilmington for our Honeymoon! The parking pass to the parking garage was a HUGE amenity for us. We walked everywhere our entire stay. Audrey provided very informative instructions on getting into the building/unit but it was still a bit confusing. However, we felt very safe knowing there were multiple locked doors between us and the public. The space was very clean and comfortable. Although we were below a rooftop bar and in the heart of downtown Saturday night bar crawls, Audrey’s white noise machine made it to where we slept with no issues. Overall, we would highly recommend staying here and would stay here again if we return to Wilmington.

Studio on Market & Front Downtown ILM
Summer communicated all instructions well before arriving and made the whole process super easy. There are so many things that you can walk to from this location, making it a perfect spot to stay. It was very clean and the bed was super comfortable

Savannah Suite on Front St.
Loved our stay. So nice to be on Front St. and east access to downtown.. we walked everywhere. Bed was comfy. only wish was for a bigger bed. It was comfy ! The front porch was a bonus too. Will stay again!

Catching Sunsets on the Cape Fear River w/ Parking
Staying at this beautiful Airbnb overlooking the Cape Fear River was delightful! From the moment we booked, the communication was flawless—responsive, friendly, and the guidebook was incredibly helpful. Every question we may have had was answered. The host went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcome and prepared for our trip. What really sets this stay apart is the impeccable attention to detail. From the cozy, well-appointed decor to the thoughtful touches everything was clearly chosen with care and intention. You can tell the host genuinely wants guests to have the best possible experience. This Airbnb is the perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and convenience. We’re already planning our next visit.

Cozy Condo Steps from Riverwalk
Enjoyed my stay here, perfect for a long weekend!! The place was in a great location and Tiffany was very attentive.

Riverfront Retreat in Historic Wilmington
We came into Wilmington to see The Black Keys in concert and have never been to this part of NC before so we were very pleased to see this listing. What sold us was the location and water view and the apartment exceeded our expectations. Everything was clean, equipped with everything we needed and we were close to everything. It's a lovely place to stay and if we ever return to Wilmington we will want to stay there again.

Sol + Sage Studio | Downtown
Great place and great location. A lot of nice coffee shops, resturants, and bars. The Oak Pavillion was a close walk so no need to spend money on a ride share app. Bathroom had great water pressure and the laundry unit being right there was nice to warm a towel for post-shower. Parking was a little confusing but Ann st next to the church after the median on 3rd st was free parking. It was 3 blocks away uphill but parking was safe there the whole time and all amenities were close so you can leave your car and walk most everywhere. Great place to stay if you're visiting wilmington or (like we did) going to a concert.

Downtown ilm Cozy|Clean | Walkable |Nightlife
Everything was just as described! It was the perfect place to stay near everything! Any questions we had they were all answered promptly. Even let us know good spots to eat and go! Thanks so much for everything!
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Total rentals
210 properties
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80 properties are a good fit for families
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40 properties allow pets
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140 properties have a dedicated workspace
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