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Dining
Beach towels
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9132 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Airlie Gardens
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach Museum of History
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mayfaire Town Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪12 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.

Updated/Resort StyleSleeps-8-Beach-5 min/Pool/Dining/pickle Ball-Prime location

Welcome to Magnolia Bay, the best VRBO location in the Lions Gate community! This end-unit townhouse offers easy access in and out, with ample parking and a prime spot near the pool, tennis, and pickleball courts. Enjoy a quiet, peaceful retreat without the hassle of navigating through the neighborhood. Everything you need is right outside your door, including a serene courtyard with swings and rocking chairs—the only VRBO in the community to offer this unique feature!

Perfect for:
Beach lovers | Travelers | Families visiting UNCW students | Wedding guests -Just a short stroll (under 100 yards) to the Wrightsville Manor wedding venue.

Layout & Amenities
1st Floor:
Guest bedroom – Two memory foam twin beds
Full bathroom
Family room – 65" smart TV & queen fold-out couch

2nd Floor:
Master bedroom – Two memory foam queen beds + rollaway twin
Full bathroom
Bedroom – 50" smart TV

Additional Perks:
Deck with patio furniture & KitchenAid gas grill
Washer/dryer
WiFi
Sleeps 8 comfortably

Nearby Attractions
Wrightsville Beach – 1.6-mile walk
Lumina Station – 3-minute walk
Airlie Gardens – 4-minute drive
Bluewater Waterfront Grill – 5-minute drive
Shell Island Wedding Venue – 9-minute drive
UNCW – 9-minute drive
Blockade Runner – 10-minute drive
Wrightsville Manor – 11-minute walk
Downtown Wilmington & Riverwalk – 7 miles

Book your stay at Magnolia Bay for the ultimate Wilmington & Wrightsville Beach getaway!
Sleeps 8 !

-GUEST ACCESS-
-Exclusive access to the entire townhome, complete
with a private deck.
-Keyless entry for easy access
-2 dedicated parking spaces in front of the
entrance, plus ample guest parking
-Community outdoor pool
-Brand new tennis and pickleball courts (two tennis
courts and three pickleball courts)

-INTERACTION WITH GUESTS-
The entire house is yours to enjoy! Relax in the clubhouse courtyard, which offers plenty of seating and swings in the shade. Additionally, you'll have access to a seasonal community pool and newly renovated tennis and pickleball courts, with complimentary rackets and balls included.

---Please note, absolutely no pets are allowed, and only registered guests are permitted. ---

We do have an exterior nest camera for quality assurance and security.

-OTHER THINGS TO NOTE-
You can contact me through phone or text. I want to ensure that you have the best experience possible so if there is anything you need, please let me know! Please limit non-emergency texts to the hours of 7am and 10pm.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Airlie Gardens. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Wrightsville Beach and 6 minutes from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Updated/Resort StyleSleeps-8-Beach-5 min/Pool/Dining/pickle Ball-Prime location offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (76 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,419 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

Absolutely no parties are allowed. No Pets. No smoking or vaping allowed on property or decks. $500 fine for unregistered guest.

Max - 9 people. $100 replacement for lost pool key. No belonging stored on from porch including towels, coolers, chairs, swimsuits, etc.

Pool hours are 9:00am to Sundown. No bath, hand or wash towels or linens/pillows to be removed from property. All garbage to be placed in receptacles.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

Updated/Resort StyleSleeps-8-Beach-5 min/Pool/Dining/pickle Ball-Prime location Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eileen A., New York City

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable home located a short drive the beach and stores. Clean, comfortable and nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great and the place was very clean. Host was also super responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura G., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed this place for our quick weekend trip. It was very clean and unit was perfectly described on listing. The airport was an easy 15 minute drive, beach was near by. This place is in a perfect location, near shopping and restaurants. We played pickle ball with the equipment the owner provided. Overall, was very pleased and would stay again. The host were wonderful, they commuicated very well through out our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time staying at this property. Clean and exactly as pictured. Close to shopping and restaurants. Hosts are very easy to get in touch with and went above and beyond to make us feel like valued guests. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, nice and close to everything. Beds were very comfortable !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for UNCW visit. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
David and Barb were very responsive. The unit is lively. Nice, quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed the pool and clubhouse and chatted it up with some of the locals at the pool. We would definitely stay here again when in ILM. Convenient location to all shops and dining. We enjoyed a fantastic brunch at Drift (get there early) and dinner at Bluewater Grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

alex f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property exactly as listed. It was very clean and super convenient to the beach and a lot of great restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Vacation

We had a great time staying here. The hosts were responsive and attentive. The townhome was clean, spacious and perfect for our needs. Everything was just advertised. The neighborhood is also great with nearby shops and restaurants. The Airlie Gardens are 5 min driving and they were stunning. Driving to Wrightsville beach is only 5-7 minutes, and we easily found parking on the north side (beach access points 24 and 22). We are very happy with our stay and would visit again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation

Absolutely loved staying here. It was so nice and peaceful. Just what we needed. Beautiful home and great location. Looking forward to being back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

Four adults traveling to Wilmington attending wedding of a friend. Location was excellent. Close to the beach and just a short drive to downtown Wilmington. Convenient to shopping and restaurants. Condo was very clean and updated. Hosts very helpful, would very highly recomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend!

Rental just as pictured in a quiet neighborhood just minutes from shopping and restaurants. VERY clean and well appointed. Owners were easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work and play

We were in the area visiting family but needed some separation for work too. The VRBO gave us that opportunity. Very comfortable easy access to all the Wilmington has to offer including the beach, great shopping and good restaurants. A win/win.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lady Pi Wedding Weekend

Beautiful condo and close to our venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith B., Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

The property was great. The owners didn’t miss a beat in how the condo was furnished and supplied. The location was perfect: wooded community right next to a shopping area with restaurants, a few blocks from the inland waterway and more great restaurants and about a mile to wrightsville beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer p., Hillsborough, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and gorgeous condo

We had an excellent stay at Magnolia Bay. Condo is clean and thoughtfully appointed. Everything from fluffy towels to fancy coffee. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Wrightsville Beach Townhome

This townhome exceeded our expectations. The property matched all of the details in the listing and the owners were a pleasure. The neighborhood is well-kept and very quiet, but also in an excellent location! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property and hosts!

Everything was clean and beautiful, tastefully decorated. Anything we could have possibly needed was in the bathrooms and kitchen. Location was great, within walking distance of a lot of shops and restaurants. Only a ten minute drive to the beach! One of the things that made the stay most pleasant was how helpful and accommodating our hosts were. They were willing to let additional people stay for a small fee, and even provided a rollaway bed for us. Communication was always snappy and effective. Can’t wait to come back next year hopefully!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

Family vacation. The location is perfect; 7 minute ride to the beach, tons of restaurants and shopping close by, and 15 minutes to downtown Wilmington. The home was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Erika R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magnolia Bay

We enjoyed our stay in Magnolia Bay at Lions Gate! Very quiet and clean neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luciana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular!

We had an amazing time.The house was very well equiped, super clean, confortable and nicely decorated. It is located very close to a grocery store and restaurants. The community has pickle ball and tennis courts. The house has raquets and balls provided for both. We recommend this house and we will be back. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The house was clean and exactly as pictured online. It was nice staying somewhere that felt secluded yet only a short drive to the local stores & restaurants. I appreciate the attention to detail with the added amenities ( beach towels, family games, toiletries). Will most definitely be coming back thank you David and Barb!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga, Winston Salem

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay in this newly renovated townhouse! A quick drive to the beach and lovely to have a pool and pickle ball courts so close to the house. A beautiful place in a quiet neighborhood. Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024