
Waterfront vacation rentals in Wilmington
Find and book unique waterfront rentals on Airbnb
Top-rated waterfront rentals in Wilmington
Guests agree: these waterfront rentals are highly rated for location, cleanliness, and more.
Vacation rentals for every style
Get the amount of space that is right for you
Popular amenities for Wilmington waterfront rentals
Waterfront apartment rentals

Waterfront Southport Retreat
Always enjoy Southport! The place has everything you need for a great vacation. And the best way to enjoy Southport is by bike. I love this rental because it has the best cruisers. When we arrived 1 tire was flat and Rhonda’s husband came out to fix it for us! They are great hosts!

Tranquil Oceanfront Retreat on the beach
We had a great time. The place and surroundings are beautiful. We will be back

Take a Break at Shore Break!
Great place to stay and a great location!

Catching Sunsets on the Cape Fear River w/ Parking
Great stay, great communication, beautiful condo! Would stay again!

Riverfront sunset balcony + free covered parking
Audrey gave perfect instructions regarding how to find the unit, and getting in was extremely easy. We loved the peace and quiet around us and the walkability to several great restaurants. It was the perfect getaway for the two of us for a couple of days. The space had everything that we needed and was very comfortable and very clean.

Close Enough WB
Great place to stay. Loved the location and reasonably priced!

Downtown Riverfront 2 BR, deck, parking included
We travel to Wilmington a few times a year to see my daughter in college. This was by far the nicest airbnb we have stayed in. Yes it can be loud at night but you are right in the middle of everything. Shopping, restaurants, bars, river walk. We had a teenager with us so we were able to walk right downstairs to go to a few bars but not be too far away from her. The balcony back deck is great too. She felt like she was at the club on Friday and Saturday nights. The sound machine in the bedroom was great to override the noise when it was time for bed. Kathleen was so friendly and helpful and communicated throughout our stay. She was even there when we arrived to make sure we knew where to park. The unit came with two parking spots which was great when my older daughter came into downtown to visit. We would love to stay at this spot again!

Beautiful Waterway View w/parking *No service fee!
Great Listing Availablility close to the beach walkable restaurants Great Communication with host thank you
Waterfront house rentals

Beachfront-Oak Island Memories Oceanfront
We loved staying here! It was the perfect girls getaway! It was cozy and had plenty of space! If we could have stayed longer we would have. We were able to walk to a little park that was having a spring festival and the area itself was so quiet and peaceful. Amazing porch view too! Absolutely loved the home and would definitely stay again!

Cape Fear Landing 1
Stayed in this AirBNB for my wedding weekend last week and can’t say enough wonderful things about it! The views were just absolutely breathtaking and being able to see the sunrise from the comfort of our room each morning was so priceless. Our wedding day photographer kept raving about how much of a dream the BNB was to shoot for behind the scenes footage throughout the wedding morning - truly the views are unmatched! The BNB had everything we needed including shower products, plenty of towels, extra blankets, and kitchen supplies. Pam was so easy to communicate with and made our stay so seamless. You really just can’t beat the location or the views, so don’t hesitate when booking!

Ebb Tide - Oceanfront house with 4 bedrooms!
Beautiful home with direct access right to the beach. My family had a very comfortable stay.

The Regency
Beautiful houseboat exactly like in the pictures. Being the end unit, it has the best view of the river and Battleship North Carolina. It also has better privacy and access convenience to the community picnic area. We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Everything was perfect!

The Riverbend @ Old River Acres
Beautiful house and peaceful setting.

Oceanview - Waterfront w/ private dock
We really enjoyed our stay. All questions were answered in a timely manner. House was great. Really enjoyed the deck space. We also rented a golf cart and pick up and drop off were super simple.

Vintage Mid-Century Beach Cottage
This space could not have been cozier or cooler! We loved all of the vintage accents and personal touches that Bryan and Mari preserved in this property and you can tell that this space has been a happy place for so many that have stayed over the years. The location could not have been better for a quiet beach stay and provided a lot of comfort for us during our visit. Their responsiveness was unmatched as well.

Waterfront Cottage with Panoramic Waterway Views
We had unforeseen circumstances that required us to book a new stay last minute late at night on a Friday. The host was responsive immediately and accommodated us. The house was clean and beautiful. It was a short drive to the beach. It was a great space to relax at whole unwinding from from the sand and sun. They provided great recommendations and we would definitely stay there again. Thanks for the great stay.
Waterfront condo rentals

Cozy Downtown Condo with River Views
What a place !!! Location is perfect to visit downtown The view is amazing The bed is incredible !!! I will come back for sure

Beach vacation condo at Ft Fisher! Riggings
Loved staying at chads place close to the ferry and fort fisher. He recommend a place to eat and was a good recommendation. Very responsive.

Beautiful Cape Fear Riverfront Condo Wilmington NC
The apartment is on the second floor with a beautiful view overlooking the boardwalk and Cape Fear River. Nice size balcony and large front windows. Comfortable bed and furniture. Kitchen has everything needed. Steps from the center of downtown.

River FRONT | SuperHost | Free Parking!
Everything regarding our expectations was met. We found lots to see and do in the area. Great seafood and drinks in the immediate area... we love Wilmington NC. Can't wait to return! Jim Miller

DT~ Free parking~ Beach 20min~ Sunset river views
Beautiful view and great location on the river walk. Corey was a great host and took good care of us during our stay. We definitely recommend staying at Corey’s place.

Balcony + River Views | Walk to Downtown
Loved staying at Taryn’s. It was homie and cozy and everything I could’ve asked for. I wanted a small clean place with things to do around it and it’s exactly how I imagined it! Nothing wrong with the place at all and if there was something that Taryn needed to tell me she was quick to do so. Quick to text back and flexible. 10/10 place will 100% be staying here again.

Light-filled/Beach-Ocean views/Top floor condo
This was a great place to stay! I looked up many places on CB and this was definitely the best. The view is amazing and it is right beside the drive able beach for 4WD vehicles. The Airbnb was spotless and we can’t thank Chris enough for being a great host!

Fully Renovated Beautiful Oceanfront 2 BR Condo
My friend and I had a great stay in this condo! It's exactly like the pictures and was very peaceful. It's pretty close to the Boardwalk and other restaurants, but not too close to be in all of the congestion and hustle and bustle of CB. Stephen was wonderful and very responsive. I would recommend this place to everyone and would stay here again!
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Wilmington
Total rentals
310 properties
Nightly prices starting at
ﺩ.ﺇ110 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
17K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
200 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
60 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
80 properties have a pool
Destinations to explore
- Cape Fear River Vacation rentals
- North Myrtle Beach Vacation rentals
- Carolina Beach Vacation rentals
- Oak Island Vacation rentals
- Emerald Isle Vacation rentals
- Wrightsville Beach Vacation rentals
- Fayetteville Vacation rentals
- Charleston Vacation rentals
- Western North Carolina Vacation rentals
- Myrtle Beach Vacation rentals
- Charlotte Vacation rentals
- Outer Banks Vacation rentals
- Rentals with lake access Wilmington
- Rentals with an EV charger Wilmington
- Rentals with beach access Wilmington
- Rentals with a patio Wilmington
- House rentals Wilmington
- Rentals with a hot tub Wilmington
- Rentals with pools Wilmington
- Private suite rentals Wilmington
- Guesthouse rentals Wilmington
- Family-friendly rentals Wilmington
- Cottage rentals Wilmington
- Rentals with outdoor seating Wilmington
- Rentals with a kayak Wilmington
- Townhouse rentals Wilmington
- Villa rentals Wilmington
- Apartment rentals Wilmington
- Kid-friendly rentals Wilmington
- Bungalow rentals Wilmington
- Beachfront rentals Wilmington
- Rentals with breakfast Wilmington
- Pet-friendly rentals Wilmington
- Rentals with a fire pit Wilmington
- Rentals with a washer and dryer Wilmington
- Rentals with a fireplace Wilmington
- Beach house rentals Wilmington
- Fitness-friendly rentals Wilmington
- Condo rentals Wilmington
- Waterfront rentals New Hanover County
- Waterfront rentals North Carolina
- Waterfront rentals United States
- Yurt Rentals United States
- Yurt Rentals United Kingdom
- Castle Rentals United States
- Houseboats United States
- Holiday Caravans United Kingdom
- Private Island Rentals United States
- Farm Houses United States
- Farm Cottages United Kingdom
- Cabin Rentals Australia
- Luxury Cabins United Kingdom
- Luxury Cabins United States
- Holiday Chalets United Kingdom
- Cottage Rentals United States
- Holiday Cottages United Kingdom
- Mansion Rentals United States
- Villa Rentals United Kingdom
- Holiday Bungalows United Kingdom
- Bungalow Rentals United States
- Condo Rentals United States
- Holiday Apartments Australia
- Holiday Houses United States
- Holiday Houses United Kingdom
- Private Holiday Rentals United Kingdom
- Big House Rentals United States
- Big Cottages Australia
- Large Villas United Kingdom
- House Rentals with a Pool United States
- Cabin Rentals with a Pool United States
- Villas with a Pool United Kingdom
- Apartments with a Hot Tub United States
- Holiday Cottages with a Hot Tub United Kingdom
- Beach Cabins United States
- Beach Condos United States
- Beachfront Rentals United States
- Beach Houses United Kingdom
- Beach Villas United Kingdom
- Coastal Cottages United Kingdom
- Pet-Friendly Vacation Rentals United States
- Pet-Friendly Beach Rentals United States
- Pet-Friendly Cabin Rentals United States
- Dog-Friendly Cottages United Kingdom
- Luxury Dog-Friendly Cottages United Kingdom
- Sea Gull Public Beach Access
- Scallop Public Beach Access
- Seahorse Public Beach Access
- Carolina Beach Lake Park
- Soundside Park
- Airlie Gardens
- Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
- Cherry Grove Point
- Hamlet Public Beach Acces
- Surf City Pier
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
- Salt Marsh Public Beach Access
- Eagle Point Golf Club
- Bay Beach
- Futch Beach
- Leopard's Chase
- Duplin Vineyard
- Hurst Beach
- Lake Public Beach Access
- Sea Haven Beach
- Carolina Beach State Park
- Long Beach
- East Beach
- Starfish Public Beach Access
- Things to do Wilmington
- Sports activities Wilmington
- Things to do New Hanover County
- Sports activities New Hanover County
- Things to do North Carolina
- Nature and outdoors North Carolina
- Food and drink North Carolina
- Tours North Carolina
- Sightseeing North Carolina
- Sports activities North Carolina
- Wellness North Carolina
- Entertainment North Carolina
- Art and culture North Carolina
- Things to do United States
- Food and drink United States
- Art and culture United States
- Sightseeing United States
- Tours United States
- Wellness United States
- Nature and outdoors United States
- Entertainment United States
- Sports activities United States