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Highlights
Room to spread out
Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Garden
Internet
Explore the area
Wilmington, NC
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
1 min walk
Screen Gems Studios
Place, Screen Gems Studios
3 min drive
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
Place, Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
4 min drive
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
14 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
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. Plenty of room to spread out, this four bedroom, two bath home is fully equipped with all needs for your stay. Giant kitchen and dining room with access to a deck to the back yard offer 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.
Good to Know Before Your Stay:
Verification & Rental Agreement To help ensure a safe and secure experience for everyone, we use SafeGuest for identity verification and rental agreement review. After your reservation is confirmed, you'll receive a link with simple instructions to complete this process prior to arrival. A security deposit will be required through SafeGuest.
Check-In & Check-Out Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, and check-out is 10:00 AM. These times allow our cleaning team the opportunity to thoroughly prepare the home for each guest. During our busy summer season (Memorial Day through Labor Day), we are generally unable to accommodate early check-ins or late check-outs from Friday through Sunday due to tight turnover schedules. During the week, we are happy to check availability within 24 hours of arrival or departure. When accommodations are possible, a fee of $25 per hour applies for early arrivals or late departures.
A Note About Coastal Wildlife One of the joys of the coast is being surrounded by nature. Our area is home to a variety of local insects, including spiders, ants, and palmetto bugs, particularly during warmer months. The home receives regularly scheduled professional pest control treatments, but occasional sightings can still occur despite our best efforts. If you encounter any concerns during your stay, please let us know and we'll gladly arrange additional treatment if needed. Seeing native insects will not be grounds for a cancellation or refund.
Television & Streaming While this property does not offer cable service, smart TVs or Rokus are available for you to access your favorite streaming platforms using your personal accounts. Please remember to log out before departure, or remotely through your streaming service if needed.
Cleanliness Our housekeeping team takes great pride in preparing the home for every guest, however everyone is human. If anything doesn't meet your expectations upon arrival, please let us know as soon as possible so we can address it promptly and help ensure you have a comfortable stay.
Respect for Our Neighborhood This home is located in a residential community, and we kindly ask guests to be mindful of our neighbors. Quiet hours are between 10:00pm and 7:00am each day. Parties and events are not permitted in accordance with platform policies. Excessive noise or unauthorized gatherings may result in the reservation being terminated without refund.
Travel Insurance We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your vacation investment from unexpected events. Reservations and cancellations are handled according to the cancellation policy selected at booking, and we are unable to modify reservation dates within 30 days of arrival.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the neighborhood
Wilmington
Wilmington is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach, while Battleship North Carolina and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are cultural highlights. Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and New Hanover County Arboretum are also worth visiting.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Screen Gems Studios - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Mayfaire Town Center - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
Riverwalk - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
Getting around
Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
CookOut - 6 min drive
Carolina Crab House - 6 min drive
It’s Coffee Time - 2 min drive
Triangle Lounge - 3 min drive
Tidal Creek Cooperative - 3 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 Jul 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach on Aug 11, 2026 start from $478, 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?
Onsite 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?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rising Sun Retreat - 4 Miles to Beach located?
Situated in Wilmington, this vacation home is within 1 mi (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 mi (3 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
This was a great property,.very spacious indoor and out door space. We had 4 couples and everyone was comfortable. It was a 15 min uber ride to the Live Oak Pavillion for a concert. We would stay here again.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
Fran C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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