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10/10 Excellent
JULIE M.
9 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed!
JULIE M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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The Sausalito Retreat-Firepit & Outdoor Oasis!
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Arcade/game room
Explore the area
Wilmington, NC
- Tregembo Animal ParkPlace, Tregembo Animal Park4 min drive
- Carolina Beach State ParkPlace, Carolina Beach State Park9 min drive
- Carolina Beach BoardwalkPlace, Carolina Beach Boardwalk11 min drive
- Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Master
1 King Bed
Seaside Room
1 Queen Bed
Sunshine Room
2 Single Beds
Turtle Room
1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Hallway Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
The Sausalito Retreat-Firepit & Outdoor Oasis!
Come and Retreat Yourself in the best vacation home in Wilmington!
The Sausalito Retreat is a boutique vacation getaway, perfect for couples and families, with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Enjoy the huge backyard with a firepit, outdoor dining area, and playhouse. With an ideal location, you will be only 6.2 miles to Carolina Beach, 13.6 miles to Wrightsville Beach, and 10.4 miles to Downtown Riverwalk, and enjoy plentiful choices of restaurants and shopping at your fingertips.
The space
Whether you are relaxing on the patio with a glass of wine, listening to records in the living room over coffee, playing games in the front room, roasting marshmallows by the firepit, or playing in the playhouse, this vacation home has something for everyone to enjoy!
A coffee bar with Keurig, coffeemaker, water, and chocolate chip cookies awaits you on the counter!
The Master Bedroom has a comfortable King sized bed, complete with an ensuite bathroom.
Bedroom #2: Beachy Queen sized bed
Bedroom #3: Turtle Twin bunkbeds
Bedroom #4: Sunny Twin beds
Guest access
Guests will be provided with a key code prior to access.
The Sausalito Retreat is a boutique vacation getaway, perfect for couples and families, with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Enjoy the huge backyard with a firepit, outdoor dining area, and playhouse. With an ideal location, you will be only 6.2 miles to Carolina Beach, 13.6 miles to Wrightsville Beach, and 10.4 miles to Downtown Riverwalk, and enjoy plentiful choices of restaurants and shopping at your fingertips.
The space
Whether you are relaxing on the patio with a glass of wine, listening to records in the living room over coffee, playing games in the front room, roasting marshmallows by the firepit, or playing in the playhouse, this vacation home has something for everyone to enjoy!
A coffee bar with Keurig, coffeemaker, water, and chocolate chip cookies awaits you on the counter!
The Master Bedroom has a comfortable King sized bed, complete with an ensuite bathroom.
Bedroom #2: Beachy Queen sized bed
Bedroom #3: Turtle Twin bunkbeds
Bedroom #4: Sunny Twin beds
Guest access
Guests will be provided with a key code prior to access.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property # 2927537vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Wilmington
Located in Wilmington, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Tregembo Animal Park and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School.
Wilmington, NC
What's nearby
- Tregembo Animal Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
- Snow’s Cut Park - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
- Carolina Beach State Park - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
- Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
- Carolina Beach - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
- Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
- Circle K - 4 min drive
- Beer Den - 5 min drive
- Joe's Oasis - 3 min drive
- Za’ Pie - 19 min walk
- Cook Out - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Sausalito Retreat-Firepit & Outdoor Oasis! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Sausalito Retreat-Firepit & Outdoor Oasis!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Sausalito Retreat-Firepit & Outdoor Oasis!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Sausalito Retreat-Firepit & Outdoor Oasis!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Sausalito Retreat-Firepit & Outdoor Oasis! located?
This family-friendly Wilmington holiday home is located on a river, 2 mi (3.2 km) from Tregembo Animal Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and Snow’s Cut Park. Carolina Beach State Park and Federal Point History Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2023
We enjoyed hosting you! Hope to have you again soon! 🙂
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anne E.
3 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
The property was perfect. The neighborhood felt safe and quiet and the host was wonderful communicating any necessary information. Also, the cookies were a very thoughtful addition. Highly recommend!!
Anne E.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Stephanie R.
28 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home!
I cannot say enough good things about this adorable retreat! Everywhere you look there is an intentionally placed touch of beauty—from the light fixtures down to the silverware! This place is actually just as cute, pretty and fun as the photos, but actually better because I didn’t notice the floors in pics and they are beautiful. The fire pit with its own little marshmallow skewers and outdoor seating were the icing on the cake for us. The extra room in kitchen cabinets and pantry along with drawers in all bedrooms were just what our family of five needed. Even the bedside lamps that also charged your phone and TV’s in every room were awesome and had our teens wanting to come back. Every mattress was perfection (we have never experienced this) and the ease and simplicity of check out day was great and appreciated. The layout of the house in general was super family friendly. We loved how close everything actually is and even a workout gym down the street for our teenager was a plus. I cannot say enough good things about this place! You Wil not regret going here and we can’t wait to go back!
Stephanie R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Lauren
I am a social work professor and mom. I love to travel, explore, and look forward to hosting new guests in our beautiful vacation home by the beach!
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