Title: The Sausalito Retreat-Firepit & Outdoor Oasis! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=83387236&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Sausalito Retreat-Firepit & Outdoor Oasis! ## Photo gallery for The Sausalito Retreat-Firepit & Outdoor Oasis! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Sausalito Retreat-Firepit & Outdoor Oasis! (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83390000/83387300/83387236/fc7d971a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Sausalito Retreat-Firepit & Outdoor Oasis! (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83390000/83387300/83387236/3328b98a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi - The Sausalito Retreat-Firepit & Outdoor Oasis! (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83390000/83387300/83387236/01a4ff78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - The Sausalito Retreat-Firepit & Outdoor Oasis! (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83390000/83387300/83387236/1c2d457b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room - The Sausalito Retreat-Firepit & Outdoor Oasis! (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83390000/83387300/83387236/12245f7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the Sausalito Retreat, a boutique vacation getaway perfect for couples and families. Unwind in the huge backyard with a firepit, outdoor dining area, and playhouse or relax on the patio with a glass of wine while listening to records in the living room over coffee. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill £255 includes taxes & fees 2 Mar - 3 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Sausalito Retreat-Firepit & Outdoor Oasis! Come and Retreat Yourself in the best vacation home in Wilmington! The Sausalito Retreat is a boutique vacation getaway, perfect for couples and families, with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Enjoy the huge backyard with a firepit, outdoor dining area, and playhouse. With an ideal location, you will be only 6.2 miles to Carolina Beach, 13.6 miles to Wrightsville Beach, and 10.4 miles to Downtown Riverwalk, and enjoy plentiful choices of restaurants and shopping at your fingertips. The space Whether you are relaxing on the patio with a glass of wine, listening to records in the living room over coffee, playing games in the front room, roasting marshmallows by the firepit, or playing in the playhouse, this vacation home has something for everyone to enjoy! A coffee bar with Keurig, coffeemaker, water, and chocolate chip cookies awaits you on the counter! The Master Bedroom has a comfortable King sized bed, complete with an ensuite bathroom. Bedroom #2: Beachy Queen sized bed Bedroom #3: Turtle Twin bunkbeds Bedroom #4: Sunny Twin beds Guest access Guests will be provided with a key code prior to access. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city centre - On a river ### Things to do - Arcade/game room ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Located in Wilmington, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Tregembo Animal Park and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Sausalito Retreat-Firepit & Outdoor Oasis! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie R. 28 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home! I cannot say enough good things about this adorable retreat! Everywhere you look there is an intentionally placed touch of beauty—from the light fixtures down to the silverware! This place is actually just as cute, pretty and fun as the photos, but actually better because I didn’t notice the floors in pics and they are beautiful. The fire pit with its own little marshmallow skewers and outdoor seating were the icing on the cake for us. The extra room in kitchen cabinets and pantry along with drawers in all bedrooms were just what our family of five needed. Even the bedside lamps that also charged your phone and TV’s in every room were awesome and had our teens wanting to come back. Every mattress was perfection (we have never experienced this) and the ease and simplicity of check out day was great and appreciated. The layout of the house in general was super family friendly. We loved how close everything actually is and even a workout gym down the street for our teenager was a plus. I cannot say enough good things about this place! You Wil not regret going here and we can’t wait to go back! ##### Stephanie R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JULIE M. 9 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything we needed! House was super clean. Beds extremely comfortable. Set up perfect for what we needed. This adorable house sure made our weekend getaway better! ##### JULIE M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne E. 3 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect The property was perfect. The neighborhood felt safe and quiet and the host was wonderful communicating any necessary information. Also, the cookies were a very thoughtful addition. Highly recommend!! ##### Anne E. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ---