Coastal Retreat, 9 Min to the Beach, 12 Min to Downtown Riverwalk - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Savor the beaches and parks of Wilmington, without leaving the amenities of the city at The 305! Modern design, with hi-speed internet, The 305 is conveniently located on a paved bicycle path to Wrightsville Beach. Grab one of our body boards or noodles and go!.
Play cornhole on your patio, fire up the grille/smoker, or walk to the coffee shop, casual eats, or groceries .4 mi away. Shop, Dine, or go to the movies just a mile away. The Riverwalk, NC Battleship, and ILM airport are a close drive.

THE SPACE
This 3 bed/2bath hideaway is just what you need to relax. With no stairs to navigate, you can keep cool in the a/c, savor the cavernous outdoor getaway with friends, or relax on your own patio. Every bedroom has it’s own sliding glass doors. Festival lighting brightens the outdoor space, and the patio heater will warm the coolest evening (Oct-May).

Our Premium Linen Services includes 2bath/2hand/2wash towel sets for every guest. All beds are made up prior to your arrival (sheets/cover/pillows). All linens are laundered every time (including comforters), so rest painless...it's clean.

Our kitchen is roomy and entirely outfitted with all of the cookware, drinkware, silverware and cutlery you need. Two separate seating areas for dining, help space out your crowd, and all of the appliances are full sized to meet your needs. (Child booster or highchair available in Bedroom 3). Any day is more tasty after you fire up your Oklahoma Joe's Grille Propane/Smoker combo. (Propane included).

The laundry room with full size washer and dryer is just off the main living.

All bedrooms feature memory foam Queen size beds (including the bunk beds), and high-speed wireless internet is throughout the home. The Master Bedroom features additional space, closets, and a bathroom. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a Jack and Jill bathroom with a full tub/shower combo. The main living area and Bedrooms 1 and 3 have Intelligent TVs with streaming apps, and Bedroom 2 has additional play space and a DVD player/screen for the kids in your group. In addition we have a infant gate, fan, monitor system, and pack-n-play if needed.

There is a dedicated workspace with a desk that will help you get things done while you're visiting Wilmington.

Off street parking space for three cars is on-site, as well as remote visitor parking available close by. (NO street parking).

OUTSIDE
For your outdoor enjoyment, we have some comfortable spaces in the sun on your patio or porch, a propane heater through the cool months, and a grille/smoker combo, cornhole set, and many beach accessories. Check our Guidebook to see some of our great parks and attractions.

ACCESS
Guests have keyless entry to entire home, including yard, patios, and parking. Alarm system in place if you choose to use it. Only locked owner's closets excluded.

OTHER NOTES
Must be 25 years old to book The 305. Booking event must be among the numbered guests for the entire stay.

No events or events.

Smoke complimentary. Pet complimentary. Cleaning charges may exceed $350 for any violations and a negative review. Our family and many of our guests have pet and smoke allergies.

Our guests must be willing to sign (digitally, or hard copy on request) acknowledgment of the Private Neighborhood HOA Requirements and Propane Appliance waiver prior to stay. Below are a few highlights (full documents onsite):

Personal property may not be set in the driveway or in front of the residence, it must be stowed out of sight. **Please keep carport completely clear at all times.**

There is room for 3 cars on the concrete driveway, and additional visitor parking is available at the end of the private street if required. There is no street parking.

Parking any commercial cars, or cars that exceed 1 ton of payload capacity is not allowed on the premises.

No recreational cars are allowed to be parked on neighborhood streets or driveways (ie.: boats, travel trailers, RVs, etc.).

Quiet hours stringently observed at 10 pm.

Trash receptacles must be set at the street on Wednesday evening for Thursday morning retrieval. The trash receptacle must be returned behind the left fence gate by Thursday evening.

Linen services may access outdoor owner's closet during business hours, they will not disturb your stay.

No illegal activity is allowed on the premises and is grounds for immediate removal and cancellation of the remainder of the booking. This property has visible security cameras in the outdoor spaces in the front of the property only.

Of note, this is Coastal NC, and we have "palmetto bugs" which are giant waterbugs that live by the thousands outside. Open doors or windows will allow simple entry to these opportunists...and they are ugly. Having moved from the midwest, we know they are awful to see, but we are used to seeing them outside now. Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent our guests from seeing one of these occasionally indoors, as we treat for them often, and this causes them to come inside looking for shade and water as they die. That being said, we do not offer a refund to a guest who sees a palmetto bug in our units.

We strongly suggest purchasing private travel insurance as we do not offer refunds for trip interruptions or weather. Hurricane season runs from June 1-November 30 in NC, with most activity in September and October. If Wilmington evacuates before your stay begins, then we would certainly refund.

About the Area

Located in Wilmington, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Battleship North Carolina and Wrightsville Beach Museum of History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Poplar Grove Plantation and Bellamy Mansion Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider New Hanover County Arboretum and Cape Fear Paddleboarding. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Booking the best Wilmington vacation home experience:

Sticking to a budget:

• Book your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally open twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups book their Summer vacations during Winter holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Carolina Beach area. Reserve your rental home in the Fall or Spring to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host if your family qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Property management companies usually offer renters an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Many rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Carolina Beach area visitor guides that include money-saving deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Carolina Beach visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Choosing the perfect vacation home:

• Select vacation week and budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration your family requires. Coastal Retreat, 9 Min to the Beach, 12 Min to Downtown Riverwalk has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is often available online. If you don't see them listed, call the property owner before you book the vacation home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds and bunks. You will need to determine what bed configuration is optimal for your vacation group.
• Are you bringing the family pet? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional pet fees or might be applied to your contract.
• Does your group require particular amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters for amenities. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental.

More considerations:

• Take a copy of the owner's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property while you are away, just like you would back home.
• Upon arrival, make note of any damages to the property and immediately contact the property manager. Record all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful visitors bothering your home life. Use the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and attractions you would've not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can usually help. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, walk through the rental property to reconfirm you've collected all personal belongings. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental a final time and scan for any damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the host isn't available, take pictures of the property to record its condition.
• Remember to leave a review! Property owners rely on great reviews to compel new bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other families will appreciate that you share your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.