General Features[>
- 2 bathrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- 3 total pets
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue grill
- Bathtub or shower
- Bed sheets provided
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Dishwasher
- English
- Fire extinguisher
- Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Iron/ironing board
- Laundry facilities
- Living room
- Microwave
- No elevators
- Onsite parking
- Oven
- Patio
- Pet friendly
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Soap
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
- TV
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Washing machine
- Sleeps 8
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
Just like its highly rated sister property next door at 28 Virgil Lane—our original Close Enough Retreat with an magnificant 4.91 rating and Super host status—this new home continues the tradition of providing guests with a clean, welcoming, and calming experience. We've taken everything guests adore and created another space where you can relax and feel right at home.
The name “Portside Retreat” reflects the home’s connection to Wilmington’s coastal appeal and close by port, while still delivering that same “close to everything” convenience guests appreciate. You’re ideally located to savor all the best of the area without being in the middle of the hustle and bustle. Located just 3.6 miles from historic downtown Wilmington, you’ll have painless access to the Riverwalk, local stores, eateries, and vibrant nightlife. If you're craving sun and sand, Wrightsville Beach is only 8.2 miles away, while Carolina Beach is just a short 10-mile drive—giving you options for every kind of beach day.
Traveling with students, families, or visiting faculty? The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is conveniently located just 6.4 miles from the property, making this an ideal stay for campus visits, events, or extended stays.
Inside, the home features three comfortable bedrooms and two full bathrooms, making it ideal for families, groups, or business travelers. Each space is designed with relaxation in mind, offering cozy furnishings, a entirely equipped kitchen, and all the essentials you need for a seamless stay.
Step outside and appreciate one of the home’s standout features—a private, completely fenced backyard. It’s the ideal spot for morning coffee, evening drinks, or letting kids (or family pets, if allowed) safely enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're grilling, relaxing, or just soaking up the coastal air, this outdoor space adds an additional layer of comfort and privacy to your stay.
Guests consistently choose our properties because of our attention to detail, cleanliness, and commitment to great communication. As Superhosts, we take pride in creating a reliable and fun experience from booking to checkout.
If you appreciated—or missed out on—booking our original Close Enough Retreat, this is your chance to enjoy the same great location and quality experience, now with even more availability.
Book your stay at Portside Retreat and discover why guests keep coming back—because everything you want is close enough, and everything you need is right here.
About the Area
Wilmington is home to this vacation home. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Legion Stadium or Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Know Before you Go
This property does not have elevators
Pet Policy
3 total pets
Nearby Restaurants
- Pirate’s Table Seafood Restaurant - 0.9 miles
- Sub Stop - 0.9 miles
- Merritt’s Burger House - 1.1 miles
- Billy Ray’s Family Restaurant - 1.3 miles
- Uncle Lim’s Kitchen - 1.3 miles
- Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ - 1.5 miles
- Main Moon Chinese Restaurant - 1.5 miles
- Reel Cuisine’s Pacific Grille - 1.6 miles
Nearby Activities
- Cameron Art Museum - 1.6 miles
- Greenfield Lake Park - 2.2 miles
- Halyburton Park - 2.2 miles
- Belville Riverwalk Park - 3.4 miles
- Cape Fear Museum - 3.7 miles
- The Cotton Exchange - 4.0 miles
- Wilmington Railroad Museum - 4.1 miles
- Wilmington Riverwalk - 3.7 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Cameron Art Museum - 1.6 miles
- Old Wilmington City Market - 3.5 miles
- The Black Cat Shoppe - 3.6 miles
- Ivy Cottage (The) - 4.5 miles
- theArtWorks - 2.2 miles
- Wilmington Bike & Brew Tours - 3.0 miles
- Pine Valley Market - 3.0 miles
- Independence Mall - 3.0 miles
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