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Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach

Holiday home with kitchen, near University of North Carolina at Wilmington

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Escape to this serene retreat, nestled near UNCW and a short drive from Wrightsville Beach. Unwind in the tranquil Japanese-style garden or on the deck overlooking it, perfect for morning coffee or an evening glass of wine.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$760
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

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About this property

Entire place

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

Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach

UNWIND AND RELAX – this peaceful retreat awaits you in a great location just around the corner from UNCW and a quick drive from Wrightsville Beach and the historic district. With plenty of room to spread out, this four-bedroom, two-bath home is fully equipped with all your needs for your stay. The giant kitchen and dining room with access to a deck to the backyard offers the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine overlooking the serene Japanese-style garden.

Conveniently access the Cross City Trail through the private backyard gate The back unit (casita) on property might be occupied by owner or their guests, therefore the drive-way and backyard might be shared at times. Casita (sleeps 2) may be rented together with this property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets not 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

16045

About the area

Map
Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Screen Gems Studios - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Trask Coliseum - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Riverwalk - 13 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪It’s Coffee Time - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Cerro Grande - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tidal Creek Cooperative - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's Barbecue & Home Cookin' Buffet - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach?

As of 18 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach on 1 Dec 2025 start from NZ$759.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach located?

Situated in Wilmington, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Screen Gems Studios. Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Trask Coliseum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and comfortable and the backyard was fantastic. I wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for dropping our daughter at school. We loved the house so much we booked again for our next visit! We had a small issue with hot water and Jody was incredibly responsive. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chip S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in Wilmington. The house spotless, comfortable, and well-appointed with thoughtful touches. The proximity to the beach and a lovely backyard were also appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location

We were looking to have a central location so we could visit Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach and Souport Beach area and this location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

linda h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr

Everything was great. The only thing that was missing was a Grill, wasn't able to cook out. Overall, everything was great. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bea b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay for a family wedding..wish we could have stayed longer. The place is absolutely beautiful, clean, convenient location, walking trails super close to UNCW. The house had everything imaginable for a large family gathering. ALL the kitchen supplies/utensils/cookware. The outside was an oasis where you could share a family dinner, swing in the porch, relax in the outdoor sofa. I can’t say enough. Stop looking and book here! We will definitely be coming back… this time for a girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rising Sun Vacay

My family and I stayed for a long weekend for family wedding. The house was big and beautiful and perfect for my family. Would easily stay here again and again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay. Very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Attended a family funeral

The location worked well for us. The gardens were lovely. The nature walk was very nice. For a large family, the kitchen/dining was very good. Beds and linens lacked nice quality but were sufficient. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation

We attended my daughter’s graduation. Very convenient and enough room to have a nice family dinner inside and out!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Martin Family Get Together

Enjoyed our weekend at Rising Sun Retreat. Property was exactly as listed. Perfect size & location for our family to gather. Loved the large, open kitchen that led to the massive deck area. The weather was the perfect temperature for us to enjoy being outside on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Fran C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!

When we pulled into the driveway there was a car parked there. I was not aware of this prior to booking. The small shed type building was being rented at the same time of our stay. I even had communication with the owner prior to arriving and was not told about this. So the driveway needed to be shared which made it very inconvenient to me and my guest. The main property description does not state the backyard guest house would be rented at the same time as the house to different people. It was stated on the check-in instructions the day of arrival The property is in need of maintenance!! The door locks/handle are stripped. Hard time getting in and out. The deck is needs a coat of paint as well as the table that was out there. Window are dirty. Very bland inside décor The inside lighting is terrible and there are no mirrors in the bedrooms. It made it difficult for 8 people to get ready. The only mirrors are in the bathrooms. The house did accommodate 8 people not problem. This was the one good thing. The is a extreme lack of communication. The property owner did provide a text line for any issues. The response time is extremely slow. The cleaners showed up at 9:20 to clean and check-out was 10:00 VRBO customer service is disappointing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023