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Water St. Retreats 03 Historic riverfront paradise
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Wilmington, NC
- Place, Riverwalk1 min walk
- Place, Cape Fear Community College4 min walk
- Place, Wilmington Convention Center7 min walk
- Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)6 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Common spaces
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Water St. Retreats 03 Historic riverfront paradise
Enjoy everything Wilmington offers from its award-winning restaurants to its top-notch nightlife. Everything is located within one block of walking distance. You will be relaxing in a one-bedroom condo with full amenities that include wireless Internet, all linens, a kitchen, and a separate living room. Enjoy breathtaking views from your balcony that overlooks the Cape Fear River. Everything you'll need within walking distance, restaurants, pubs breweries, historic tours, and of course Live Oak Amphitheatre.
We require all guests on the reservation to submit picture IDs at least one day prior to arrival so if this is an issue please book elsewhere. If we don't receive this information it will delay your check-in time.
~We will supply a starter set of toilet paper, paper towels, a few dishwasher pods, small bars of hand soap beside sinks, and a few trash bags (kept under the current trash bag in the can). Please plan accordingly on what you need to bring depending on your length of stay.
~ The guest booking this condo MUST be 23 yrs or older and are staying on the premises NO 3rd party bookings permitted. They will be canceled and NO refund given.
~ Guest count must be accurate at the time of booking including all children over the age of 2.
~ Additional fees of $50 per guest will be charged if the guest count is wrong and needs to be adjusted after arrival.
~ This property is NOT available for parties or social gatherings of any sort and is only intended to be used by its registered guest ONLY.
~ QUIET times are observed between 9 pm - 8 am
~ This is a NON-smoking condo. If air-quality sensors are triggered there will be a $250 remediation charge no questions asked this includes the balcony area.
~ ID is required for all guests on the reservation and must be sent 1 day before arrival for access codes to be activated for check-in or this will significantly delay your check-in
~Comes with a Parking pass for free offsite parking for 1 vehicle, keys, (if keys are required) and parking pass must be returned or a $150.00 loss of your deposit.
~ Keep the property and all furnishings in good working order.
~ Only use appliances for their intended uses
~ NO PETS: If you intend to bring pets of any sort, service, or other please let us know in advance so we help you find an alternate property that will better accommodate your needs. Violation of the NO PETS rule will terminate your rental agreement with no refund. **OWNER OCCUPIES PROPERTY PART-TIME - PETS PRESENT HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES TO THE OWNER~
~ Property is monitored by cameras. The cameras are OUTSIDE the home ONLY. Disabling these cameras will terminate your rental agreement without a refund. **THERE ARE NO CAMERAS INSIDE THE RENTED GUESTS SPACES~ iMac has a webcam that is for your use and NOT enabled for video/audio monitoring remotely by the host or outside source without guest permission. You are free to unplug the computer if this is preferred!
~ WSR is not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or illnesses that occur while on the premises or its facilities. WSR is not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use as registered guests.
We require all guests on the reservation to submit picture IDs at least one day prior to arrival so if this is an issue please book elsewhere. If we don't receive this information it will delay your check-in time.
~We will supply a starter set of toilet paper, paper towels, a few dishwasher pods, small bars of hand soap beside sinks, and a few trash bags (kept under the current trash bag in the can). Please plan accordingly on what you need to bring depending on your length of stay.
~ The guest booking this condo MUST be 23 yrs or older and are staying on the premises NO 3rd party bookings permitted. They will be canceled and NO refund given.
~ Guest count must be accurate at the time of booking including all children over the age of 2.
~ Additional fees of $50 per guest will be charged if the guest count is wrong and needs to be adjusted after arrival.
~ This property is NOT available for parties or social gatherings of any sort and is only intended to be used by its registered guest ONLY.
~ QUIET times are observed between 9 pm - 8 am
~ This is a NON-smoking condo. If air-quality sensors are triggered there will be a $250 remediation charge no questions asked this includes the balcony area.
~ ID is required for all guests on the reservation and must be sent 1 day before arrival for access codes to be activated for check-in or this will significantly delay your check-in
~Comes with a Parking pass for free offsite parking for 1 vehicle, keys, (if keys are required) and parking pass must be returned or a $150.00 loss of your deposit.
~ Keep the property and all furnishings in good working order.
~ Only use appliances for their intended uses
~ NO PETS: If you intend to bring pets of any sort, service, or other please let us know in advance so we help you find an alternate property that will better accommodate your needs. Violation of the NO PETS rule will terminate your rental agreement with no refund. **OWNER OCCUPIES PROPERTY PART-TIME - PETS PRESENT HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES TO THE OWNER~
~ Property is monitored by cameras. The cameras are OUTSIDE the home ONLY. Disabling these cameras will terminate your rental agreement without a refund. **THERE ARE NO CAMERAS INSIDE THE RENTED GUESTS SPACES~ iMac has a webcam that is for your use and NOT enabled for video/audio monitoring remotely by the host or outside source without guest permission. You are free to unplug the computer if this is preferred!
~ WSR is not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or illnesses that occur while on the premises or its facilities. WSR is not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use as registered guests.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Wilmington
Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Downtown Wilmington, a neighbourhood in Wilmington. City Stage Theatre and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children's Museum of Wilmington and Riverfront Park. Wilmington Railroad Museum and Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hunting nearby.

Wilmington, NC
What's nearby
- Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- The Cotton Exchange - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Cape Fear Community College - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Wilmington Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Copper Penny - 3 min walk
- Slice of Life - 4 min walk
- Hell's Kitchen - 3 min walk
- Kilwin's - 3 min walk
- Front Street Brewery - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.8/10
Check-in
9.2/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
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20 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debbie U.
25 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debbie U.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Elizabeth K.
28 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elizabeth K.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joseph A.
30 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay! Great Host!
Joseph A.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica S.
4 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Jessica S.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kim W.
11 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wilmington stay
Kim W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Douglas P.
8 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wilmington
Douglas P.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Victor B.
19 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Victor B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Alexis B.
2 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alexis B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
NICK P.
4 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
NICK P.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rudy R.
22 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rudy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacob J.
28 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and convenient
Jacob J.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa H.
21 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Stay
Lisa H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Scott R.
2 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy




Scott R.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Natalie A.
4 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful sunset and in the heart of downtown
Natalie A.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Rachel L.
23 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Cozy
Rachel L.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Christopher C.
2 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Good trip
Christopher C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Susan K.
18 Sept, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
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Jason D.
10 Aug, 2024
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About the host
Hosted by Gene Galindo
Why they chose this property
~Guest count must be accurate at time of booking.
~The guest booking this condo MUST be 23 yrs or older and are staying on the premises .
~Additional fees $50 per guest will be charged if guest count is wrong and needs to be adjusted after arrival or will be asked to leave with NO refund given for any infraction.
~QUIET times are observed between 9:30pm and 8:30am all guest not listed on the reservation must leave the property by 9:00 PM NO EXCEPTIONS when guest are permitted!
~Please let us know if extra linens will be needed for pull out sofa 24 hrs prior to arrival.
~ This is a NON smoking condo. If sensors are triggered there will be $250 remediation charge no questions asked this includes the balcony area!!
~ ID is required for all guest on the reservation and must be sent 1 day before arrival.
~Comes with a Parking pass for free offsite parking for 1 vehicle, keys and parking pass must be returned or $150.00 loss of your deposit.
~ NO PETS: If you intend to bring pets of any sort, service or other please let us know in advance so we help you find an alternate property that will better accommodate your needs. Violation of the NO PETS rule will terminate your rental agreement with no refund. **OWNER OCCUPIES PROPERTY PART TIME - PETS PRESENT HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUE TO OWNER
~ Property is monitored by cameras. The cameras are OUTSIDE the home and in owners closets ONLY. Disabling of these cameras will terminate your rental agreement without refund. **THERE ARE NO CAMERAS INSIDE THE RENTED GUESTS SPACES~ iMac has a webcam that is for your use and NOT enabled for video/audio monitoring remotely by host or outside source without guest permission. You are free to unplug the computer if this is preferred!
NO Pets , NO parties!, NO smoking
~The guest booking this condo MUST be 23 yrs or older and are staying on the premises .
~Additional fees $50 per guest will be charged if guest count is wrong and needs to be adjusted after arrival or will be asked to leave with NO refund given for any infraction.
~QUIET times are observed between 9:30pm and 8:30am all guest not listed on the reservation must leave the property by 9:00 PM NO EXCEPTIONS when guest are permitted!
~Please let us know if extra linens will be needed for pull out sofa 24 hrs prior to arrival.
~ This is a NON smoking condo. If sensors are triggered there will be $250 remediation charge no questions asked this includes the balcony area!!
~ ID is required for all guest on the reservation and must be sent 1 day before arrival.
~Comes with a Parking pass for free offsite parking for 1 vehicle, keys and parking pass must be returned or $150.00 loss of your deposit.
~ NO PETS: If you intend to bring pets of any sort, service or other please let us know in advance so we help you find an alternate property that will better accommodate your needs. Violation of the NO PETS rule will terminate your rental agreement with no refund. **OWNER OCCUPIES PROPERTY PART TIME - PETS PRESENT HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUE TO OWNER
~ Property is monitored by cameras. The cameras are OUTSIDE the home and in owners closets ONLY. Disabling of these cameras will terminate your rental agreement without refund. **THERE ARE NO CAMERAS INSIDE THE RENTED GUESTS SPACES~ iMac has a webcam that is for your use and NOT enabled for video/audio monitoring remotely by host or outside source without guest permission. You are free to unplug the computer if this is preferred!
NO Pets , NO parties!, NO smoking
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