The Close Enough Retreat: Your Peaceful Escape that is Closer Than You Think!

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A backyard with a fire pit, four green Adirondack chairs, and a wooden deck.
A modern kitchen with light blue cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a wooden dining table with black chairs.
A modern living room with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a crib.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a striped rug.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Port of Wilmington
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Corridor Southside Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Wilmington

Wilmington is home to this holiday home. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens and Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden are also worth visiting.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Port of Wilmington - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Western Corridor Southside Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Legion Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harris Teeter Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪K38 Baja Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Close Enough Retreat: Your Peaceful Escape that is Closer Than You Think! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Close Enough Retreat: Your Peaceful Escape that is Closer Than You Think!?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Close Enough Retreat: Your Peaceful Escape that is Closer Than You Think! on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$757, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Close Enough Retreat: Your Peaceful Escape that is Closer Than You Think!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Close Enough Retreat: Your Peaceful Escape that is Closer Than You Think!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Close Enough Retreat: Your Peaceful Escape that is Closer Than You Think!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Close Enough Retreat: Your Peaceful Escape that is Closer Than You Think! located?

Situated in Wilmington, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Cape Fear River, Western Corridor Southside Park and Port of Wilmington. Legion Stadium and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, very nice and informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great experience. Jess and Gerome were very attentive and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very family friendly. They thought of everything! Provided us with everything we could need and made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words you and your lovely family are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice stay, our host was very accommodating and quick to communicate.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The environment of the home was very welcoming and we said that multiple times through the week. Had zero problems with anything and we couldn’t have found a better place to be home for a week
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2026
Thank you for your kind words and you guys are welcome back anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent and accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing communication and beautiful place to stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, had a few hiccups but owners were quick to respond Had a good stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was overall nice. Easy to get ahold of property owner and quick to fix things that need to be fixed.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very welcoming to our 2 dogs and family needs. Very clean and cute interior and great back area. The hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful with every part of our visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words. Please do come back. We hope to make you feel at home again in our close enough retreat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jerome and Jess are great to work with my family had a great time!! Location great for restaurants and shopping. Close to all attractions. Clean and comfortable beds great back yard!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect house for me and my friends. It was the perfect size and super clean. I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All questions where answered in a timely manner. Hopefully we will get a chance to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfect for our family of 4. We were able to extend our stay because our home renovations were taking longer. Everything was always easy. Communication was spot on. The whole place was comfortable, secluded, and exactly what we needed for everyone (toddler, infant, mom, dad, and dog). We will definitely recommend to family when they’re in town!!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2025
Thank you so much for your stay and kind words. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean, described exactly as listed, kitchen nicely updated, roomy, well decorated, in quiet area, and close to everything. The owners were fantastic! When I needed to adjust my date they helped accommodate me! When I checked in the battery to smoke detector was beeping and they had someone over within 20 minutes changing the batteries in the evening on New Year’s Eve. Jerome and Jess were wonderful hosts! I would recommend them and their property to everyone visiting Wilmington!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad that we made you feel at home with us and we hope to host her next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleased

Jerome and Jess were awesome from beginning to end. They were easy to get in touch with, and communicated well. Their place is in a nice quiet location. Place was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
You are your family were amazing guest, and you are welcomed back anytime!!! Thanks for letting us host your stay. Jerome & Jess
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoying

If i need anything they respond right away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Communication with the host was great up until check-in, which was smooth and easy. After checking in, I messaged because a remote was missing upstairs and asked if they knew where it was, but never received a response. Saturday morning I messaged asking for checkout instructions so we could prepare for the next morning, but only received the scheduled automated message a few hours later. Nothing major happened during our stay, but the lack of communication was frustrating.Cleanliness was our biggest complaint. There was mold in the top of the Keurig, and we found utensils and a cup put away dirty. The upstairs shower has no hair catch, so previous guests' hair collects in the drain and the tub fills while showering. The downstairs bedroom AC isn't sealed properly, allowing MANY bugs inside. Ourast night I taped paper towels around the seals to try and keep the bugs out. We also found a few dead bugs, one in the freezer, so it was clear cleaning was not very thorough beyond bathrooms, bedding and towels. There's also a property across the shared driveway that appears abandoned and unkept. This may be outside the host's control, but as six women arriving, it was unnerving seeing at check-in.We appreciated the early check-in and complimentary firewood. However, due to the cleanliness, overall condition, and lack of communication after check-in, we would not stay again. It felt more like someone's lived-in home than a professionally maintained rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 26 October 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you appreciated the smooth check-in, early arrival, and complimentary firewood. We’re sorry to hear that certain aspects of your stay did not meet your expectations, as providing a comfortable and welcoming experience is always our goal. Regarding communication, we sincerely apologize for the frustration caused by the VRBO messaging issue. We experienced a technical disruption that prevented guest messages from reaching us as expected, which VRBO acknowledged and apologized for. Unfortunately, we did not receive your messages regarding these concerns during your stay. Had we been made aware of them, we would have welcomed the opportunity to address them promptly and do everything we reasonably could to improve your experience. We would never intentionally leave a guest’s concerns unanswered. To help prevent similar situations in the future, we now encourage guests to contact us directly by text if they do not receive a response through the platform. Regarding insects, our home is located in a naturally wooded coastal area near the Cape Fear River, where the warm, humid climate and surrounding environment naturally attract insects. We make ongoing efforts to manage them through regular pest-control treatments and provide guests with information about the environment before and during their stay, including the importance of keeping exterior doors closed to help prevent insects from entering. While we understand that encountering insects indoors is not ideal, this is a consideration of the natural setting rather than something unique to our property. We will also review the concerns raised about the bedroom AC seals to determine whether additional improvements are needed. We take feedback about cleanliness seriously and will review the concerns mentioned regarding the Keurig, kitchen items, and upstairs shower drain with our cleaning and maintenance team. We wish these concerns had reached us during the stay so we could have had the opportunity to investigate and address them in real time. As a small, family-run hosting operation, we put considerable care into preparing our home and welcoming our guests. We appreciate both positive feedback and constructive criticism, and we take our responsibility to our guests seriously. We regret that this stay did not leave you with the experience we strive to provide, and we thank you for sharing your perspective. We wish you and your group all the best
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Road access to town and the beach

Master bed medium comfort( the bunk mattresses very uncomfortable too then and frame less stable; upstairs' guest too firm. needed more a few more extra towels and blankets. Some complementary snacks, water and ice and firewood for fire pit would have been great. Flrs needed more thorough cleanliness. I loked being close too down town; but too far from Wrightsvjlle; tbou not extensively too far.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Thank You so kindly for your feedback and we hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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