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

Savor 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, savor the cavernous 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 roomy 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

Finding the best Cape Fear area rental experience:

When to book & When to go:

• Book your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families reserve their Summer rental homes during holiday get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer is high season in Wilmington. To book the largest vacation home within your budget, we suggest booking in the Fall or Spring. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, greater selection, warm weather and the absence of large crowds at Cape Fear area restaurants, beaches, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August.
• Some hosts offer discounts for veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer customers an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Many property management companies supply Cape Fear area area travel guides which often include money-saving deals, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Cape Fear area area magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Use filters to narrow your search:

• First, have your group decide on dates and a spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Coastal Retreat, 9 Min to the Beach, 12 Min to Downtown Riverwalk has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always accessible on booking pages. If not, contact the property management company before you reserve the rental. Remember that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds.
• If your family is traveling with pets, filter your search for a property that allows animals. Get specifics on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Note that some property owners charge additional pet fees.
• Are you looking for unique amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. .

Tips for a great stay:

• Add the owner's contact information to your phone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, elevator or washer/dryer. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent lots of problems.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are out, just like you would at home.
• Record any issues with the property upon arrival, and immediately send them to the owner. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be valuable if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Be respectful. Frequently, nearby homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking policies reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, take a walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all belongings. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property owners rely on great feedback to drive new bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will will be grateful for your experience find their best vacation home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.