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River Road Retreat - Heated Private Pool, Pond, Fi

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Outdoor spa tub
Pool
TV, fireplace, offices
Property grounds
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10199 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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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 Road Retreat - Heated Private Pool, Pond, Fi

Summary:
Private pool, pond views, gardens, and a 10 minute drive to the beach! This home backs up to a nature preserve. Relax by the pool and tiki bar area watching TV or enjoying music.

Pool Heater: Our pool is open and maintained year round. The pool heater can reliably generate heat as long as the outside temperatures are above 50 degrees which will generally be from March to November, however in our area it is not unusual for us to have warm days at any time of year. Many vacation rental propert

The Space:
Electric Vehicle / EV / Golf Cart Charging
• 48amp NACS / Tesla Charger

Guest Access:
Guest have access to the entire property except for the basement maintenance room and one owners closet.

Interaction with Guests:
We wont bother you during your stay but are always available. We do have vendors (pool maintenance, landscaping, etc) that may visit during daylight hours. We may need to come on property from time to time as well but would only be popping by outside or the basement storage area.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Carolina Beach. Enjoy features like a hot tub and laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • 10 minutes by car from Carolina Beach Boardwalk and 14 minutes from Carolina Beach
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,144 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

Rental Agreement Required

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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River Road Retreat - Heated Private Pool, Pond, Fi Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We truly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful property and will definitely be returning soon! We found it clean and well stocked. Our host was very friendly and responsive. Great location!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home tucked away in the trees. Very private and peaceful. Host was very responsive and everything worked great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed at this property last year and chose to stay again this year because it is amazing and Brandon is extremely responsive. Beautiful, clean and private house and property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
By far, the best Vrbo house experience I’ve ever had!!! I was so relieved the owner doesn’t make the tenants wash sheets, vacuum and basically do all the work you’re paying the cleaning company to do before you leave. Gorgeous house, very clean, easy to get into, loved the pool, owner responded very quickly to anything I asked. We had a great time. I hope we can rent this house again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina L., Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and quiet

We stayed at the property with our adult daughters and their spouses and our 2 year old grandaughter as well as our dog. We had plenty of room for all of us. We loved the quiet neighborhood and the large screened in patio overlooking the pond. The grounds are beautifully landscaped. There are 2 kayaks to use on the pond. My grandaughter loved the koi pond! We all loved the pool. nly 10 min to the beach. With the dog we could go before 9am and after 5 pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Stay with Great Support

We had a lovely stay at this property over the July holiday week. The house was spacious, comfortable, and perfect for our family (including our dog). The quiet neighborhood was a great home base for exploring Wilmington and nearby beaches.Check-in was seamless with clear instructions and a working door code. The management team was proactive and responsive throughout, even checking in after our arrival and offering help as needed.We did have one hiccup. After a pool maintenance visit, the water became discolored and cloudy. While it looked concerning at first, the property management team quickly confirmed it was safe, and the issue gradually cleared over the day or so. Their quick replies and willingness to troubleshoot was appreciated.Overall, this was a great place to relax. Clean, well-prepared, and pet-friendly. We'd stay again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

We had a great trip. The house and amenities were perfect for our family to have a quick weekend get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Overall it was a great stay! Loved the pool and it was only around 10 mins from the beach. Hosts were great and super responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
I wish there was an option for double stars on this review because that's what this property and owner deserves! Everything was absolutely perfect. The home, location and customer service are the BEST! Highly recommend! Can't wait for our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

latara b.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a blast

We enjoyed every inch of the property ,the property amenities and space !!! Definitely will be booking another stay soon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend staycation!

We had a lovely stay at the River Road Retreat. The home is well equipped with kitchen tools, pool accessories, toiletries and comfy beds. The use of the pool, hot tub, kayaks and large screened deck made for many great memories. Communication was fast and helpful with the hosts and the location was close to the beach and restaurants yet we felt like it was private and peaceful. We loved our stay here and are already discussing our return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large home in scenic area

We had a wonderful stay. The beds are comfortable. The pool and hot tub were warm. We loved the large fireplace that provided much needed heat in the winter. My only suggestion is to leave some lights on upon arrival. It was pitch black when we arrived and it was very difficult to see anything. Both outside and inside was dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House and property

The location was great. The house was perfect. One of the best houses we have stayed at. The pool and area was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic House

We enjoyed the home. It was in a good location yet felt like we were isolated from the city. The house was pleasantly appealing from the kidney shaped pool with a fireplace to the screened-in front porch. The landscaping was absolutely beautiful and the house was pet-friendly. I would recommend this house to anyone and would rent it again if I needed a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lashanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday weekend

The house was great we had plenty of room, the house is exactly as pictured online. Would love to come back in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing weekend

What a great home for a relaxing weekend with old friends! The home was perfect for our needs, and the outdoor spaces were a we’ll-loved amenity!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place to stay

We used this property as our family vacation house this year, its 9 of us in total and it was amazing .All of the rooms are so big , we had more than enough room . The home is very well maintained and extremely clean .The pool , out door tv and pond was a big hit. The heated pool was great for night swimming . My 4 year old grandson was in love with hot tub. Brandon ( the host) responded to every message i sent him extremely fast and even allowed us to check in at 1 since we arrived early . Its only 10 mins from the Ocean which was a huge plus. We will be staying here again . It is such a beautiful property, My husband said over and over how he would love to buy it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

A nice mix of woods, nature, beach, and fun (pool).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

No complaints about the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kirsti M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Getaway

Beautiful location. Enjoyed fire pit and kayaking pond. Pool are is a plus. Had hoped to sit by fireplace but it wasn’t winter-ready yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed seeing the wild life and relaxing by the pool

Very happy vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sandy Jo S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this property

Our family enjoyed this property so much! Short drive to the beach but totally worth it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness

River Road Retreat Review

Great stay at the River Road Retreat. We only stayed 2 nights, but it was a great experience. House was very nice and well kept on both the outside and inside. Wish we could’ve experienced it for longer! Great location and close to various beaches in the area. Overall a really good time. Would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bennett K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and quiet

Enjoyed the quiet neighborhood, and the pool was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation home!

We enjoyed our stay. The property is lovely, the home is comfortable. Great indoor and outdoor spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023