Title: The Great Escape- A Waterfront Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Great Escape- A Waterfront Retreat Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101417500/101417436/7abace05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101417500/101417436/7927da1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101417500/101417436/eab012bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101417500/101417436/e8681922.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101417500/101417436/d7c17b85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On Wrightsville Beach's quiet North End, The Great Escape awaits with unparalleled views of The Waterway and ocean vistas from the top balcony. Enjoy kayaks, paddleboards, and a private oversized dock or relax in spacious living areas with gourmet kitchen and three balconies. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 103200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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 Great Escape- A Waterfront Retreat Step into The Great Escape! Situated on Little Lollipop Bay at the North End of Wrightsville Beach, this is the ideal destination for a memorable family getaway, immersing yourself in the waterfront lifestyle. Enjoy exclusive access to your own private dock equipped with kayaks, paddle boards, and rafts – or feel free to bring your own boat! Inside this well designed four level floor plan - you will have a large gourmet kitchen, three balconies with views of the bay, large bedrooms and spacious living areas off the main floor balcony. Your family will be have no issues spreading and feeling at home here. Perfect for two families or one large family. Enjoy complimentary amenities such as WiFi, a well-equipped kitchen, high-quality linens, bath, and beach towels. Guest Access: Parking for up to 4 vehicles depending on size. This house is located directly off of N. Lumina Ave and is a block from the beach. Take advantage of provided beach bikes, a cooler, a beach cart, and additional beach accessories. The Neighborhood: Ride one of the complementary bikes to restaurants like Tower7, Shark Bar and Adapt Kitchen. If you brought your boat, you can cruise over to Fish House or Dockside for dinner. Other Things to Note: \*Please notify our office if you plan to bring your boat.\* Please notify our office if you’re planning to bring a pet as the following pet policy will apply: A maximum of 2 pets are permitted. ONLY DOGS ARE ALLOWED. The pet fee is $200 per pet plus tax. \*\*All service animals & emotional support animals must be disclosed at the time of booking. A pet fee will NOT be charged for true Service Animals. Elevator is reliable but not guaranteed. Mira-Mar requires that all reservations have a signed rental agreement on file that will be emailed to you after booking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 4.5 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 - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles ### 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 - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 3,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20150000/20141800/20141783/40a32e40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OCEANFRONT HAVEN: Sweeping Oceanfront Views, Breathtaking Sunrises!! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 658b89b070f3e500190b36f4 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.21837%2C-77.78850&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=W9N4bl6ldXvCYuMFDllQDKU3PiM=) Wrightsville Beach, NC #### What's nearby - Wrightsville Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles - Wrightsville SUP - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Mayfaire Town Center - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles - University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles #### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Jerry Allen's Sports Bar - ‬15 min walk - ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬17 min walk - ‪Bluewater Waterfront Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Drift Coffee - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Great Escape- A Waterfront Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Great Escape- A Waterfront Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Great Escape- A Waterfront Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Great Escape- A Waterfront Retreat located? > Nestled on the beach, this Parmele Isle holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wrightsville Beach and Johnnie Mercer's Pier. 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