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River Hideaway Retreat

Vacation home in Southport with kitchen and patio

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River Hideaway Retreat is a private oasis nestled among beautiful live oak trees in Historic Downtown Southport, NC. Located just steps away from the marina and waterfront, this home offers 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with a large deck perfect for relaxation.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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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.

River Hideaway Retreat

2-night minimum stay - Escape to Southport! River Hideaway Retreat is a private oasis nestled among beautifullive oak trees in Historic DowntownSouthport, NC. Located just steps away from the marina, waterfront, shops, and restaurants. Enjoy Southport like a local and relax in one of the two master suites at this property!
This home has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with a large deck perfect for relaxing.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 801 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

Vrbo Property
River Hideaway Retreat
River Hideaway Retreat Southport
Located in Historic Downtown Southport
River Hideaway Historic Downtown Southport
River Hideaway Retreat Private vacation home
River Hideaway Retreat Private vacation home Southport
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About the neighborhood

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NC, Southport

What's nearby

  • Southport Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waterfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Clubs at St. James - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Locals Family Diner - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Pub Of Southport - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Frying Pan - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is River Hideaway Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Hideaway Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Hideaway Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Hideaway Retreat located?

Situated in Southport, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Southport Marina and Franklin Square Gallery. The Clubs at St. James and Waterfront Park are also within 15 minutes.

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River Hideaway Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Perfect spot

Great location for small town. Walkable to many restaurants and cafes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Great Location!

My friend & I needed a weekend away where we could catch up & enjoy time without family. This place was perfect. The 2 bedrooms were comfortable the living area just perfect for 2. Our goal was no cooking but there was a nice kitchen (no dishwasher). We walked the quaint town in the mornings, walked to Fishy Fishy for dinner, The Mullet for music & Provision Company for lunch. You could park at the house and walk to “downtown” or to the waterfront easily. Such a beautiful week away!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S., Statesville NC

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

Perfect Place For Us

Great place! Conveniently located near my mother in law’s home, which helped us to have more space to celebrate Christmas with her.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

sheri m.

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

Perfect location!

This is a great little place. Clean, good location to downtown and restaurants. Feels like you are part of the neighborhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K., Raleigh

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

Sweet cottage

This was a lovely cottage and close to the marina and waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Cozy Cottage

Enjoyed a few days in this cozy cottage. Very clean, comfortable, and well appointed. Close to waterfront for an easy walk to shops and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

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

We wanted to show our aunt why we love Southport.

This house was adorable and comfortable and well appointed. Everything we needed. Very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl C.

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

First time staying in Southport

Great property to experience this beautiful coastal town. Great view from the patio with good shade and a five minute walk to restaurants and shops. We really enjoyed being able to take our four legged friend with us. We will definitely stay here again when we come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Outstanding

Excellent get a cottage. Perfect location and super clean. Never heard any traffic. Recommend this location highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Wonderful Beach Cottage

We rented this cottage for a weekend trip to the coast. I was wonderful. The house was exactly what we expected. It was not too far from the water, shopping or great food. I would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane V.

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

Great place and great location!

Loved the place and it was in a great location. It was within walking distance to everything. It was right around the corner from the marina/restaurants. Very peaceful and relaxing. Will be staying again. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Roger M.

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

Solid place to stay

This place is in a great location and a really short walk from the center of all of the touristy stuff (shops, restaurants, art shops, and tons of silly people to watch) one could want. The thing is that the house is off of the main roads and traffic routes so it’s quiet and peaceful. It’s the perfect size and has most of the kitchen utensils you’d expect making food prep easy. Overall, a great place to stay…check it out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin O., Wilmington, NC

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

Good experience!

My wife , toddler son and I really enjoyed our experience. The house was in great shape and mostly very clean. Fantastic location in Southport. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Great House and Great Location

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is in a great location and is within walking distance to the waterfront, shops, and restaurants. The house itself was clean and comfortable. The deck was especially great for enjoying evenings outside. The property management company was responsive and fantastic to work with. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

ken K.

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

Water trip

Just a great place for our needs we were doing a intercoastal water trip but the weather changed that so we came by car instead we are going to try again next year would love have this again thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri P., Brandenburg, Kentucky

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

Coastal perfect

What a great cottage day in a great location! Walk to town, walk to the water. Property managers were easy to work with... House was well equipped and the outdoor space was ideal!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cindy O.

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

Weekend boat trip

House was very nice. Very clean. Perfect for two couples. Very close to marina, shops, restaurants and waterfront. Quiet neighborhood. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet B., Raleigh, NC

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

River Hideaway

Lovely quick vacation in a sweet clean cottage located in a kind of secluded nook in downtown Southport. Brought the dogs and relaxed. Everything was as advertised, the rental company forgot to place the keys in my packet but that was quickly resolved. Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

A lovely stay

We enjoyed our stay for the July 4 week in Southport. The house was a lovely, cozy, cool place to stay after the heat of the day. The kitchen was well equipped, and they even had a few extra things for you until you could get to the grocery store. I was worried about the parking situation, but it all worked out and we had plenty of room. The neighbors who live around the area are friendly, and even though the houses are together, you still feel your privacy. You are within walking distance or a bike ride to all the fun activities in Southport. Rooms have a full or queen size bed. There is no dishwasher. We enjoyed the patio and decided to put up our tent for the beach on the patio area to keep the sun off and enjoy it during hot days. So consider bringing an extra canopy for the patio if you want to enjoy it and not have the sun beating down on you. We would stay here again. The birds were so lovely. A great place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Total relaxation

Well equipped home. All the comforts of home. Easy and seamless check in and check out process. Walking distance to numerous restaurants/bars and downtown area. Exceptionally clean and beautiful neighborhood. Perfect get away.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tyler C.

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

Great location

The proximity to the marina made it super convenient to use our boat. It’s a nice place for a small family that we will most likely stay at again. The only downside is that the property shares a driveway with two other properties but we were able to work around it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Beautiful property

We greatly enjoyed our trip! The house was perfect-very clean and had everything we needed. Short drive to waterfront and delicious seafood
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deana M.

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

Fantastic little cottage

Wonderful location, quiet neighborhood. Easy walk to waterfront restaurants. Hope to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jorge D.

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

A Gem by the River

The property is very clean and the room(s) are spacious. The kitchen is equipped with all the items you might need. The outdoor deck area is inviting and the neighborhood is very quite. That said, the best thing about this property is its location, which is within a short walk to restaurants, shops, fishing piers, and some of the most quaint streets in Southport. My wife and I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shayna H.

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

Perfect place for our week getaway!

The check-in/out process was very simple and convenient. The home was extremely clean and comfortable. Location is perfect with walking distance to many great restaurants and a quick drive to other destinations. This was our first time in Southport and it did not disappoint - thank you to Heather and Southport Realty for being wonderful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021