Cozy Cabin on the Creek Guidebook
Water Activities
Great paddle board and kayak rentals. There is so much to explore by water in our area.
49 locals recommend
Wrightsville SUP
96 W Salisbury StGreat paddle board and kayak rentals. There is so much to explore by water in our area.
Another option for paddle board, kayak, or sailboat rentals. Lessons, eco-tours, and guides are available!
12 locals recommend
Blockade Runner Beach Resort
275 Waynick BlvdAnother option for paddle board, kayak, or sailboat rentals. Lessons, eco-tours, and guides are available!
Surfboard and stand up paddle board rentals- across the street from a locals favorite surf spot. Surf report available through website.
20 locals recommend
South End Surf Shop
708 S Lumina AveSurfboard and stand up paddle board rentals- across the street from a locals favorite surf spot. Surf report available through website.
Food scene
Savorez
402 Chestnut StGreat dining!!
A favorite local brewery and restaurant only a couple miles away.
81 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander DrA favorite local brewery and restaurant only a couple miles away.
Waterman's Brewing
1610 Pavilion PlAnother local favorite brewery and dining.
K38 Baja Grill
5410 Oleander DrA fun place to eat and drink. Locally owned and operated.
Great food and atmosphere or food to take out and have while you visit. Locally owned and operated.
15 locals recommend
Epic Food Co
1113 Military Cutoff RdGreat food and atmosphere or food to take out and have while you visit. Locally owned and operated.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner- all great. Owners give back to Wilmington during Covid-19 in big ways!
16 locals recommend
Brunches
6800 Parker Farm DrBreakfast, lunch, and dinner- all great. Owners give back to Wilmington during Covid-19 in big ways!
Sightseeing
This garden is beautiful- especially in the spring when Azaleas are in bloom. You can park and walk around- so much to see and very peaceful.
234 locals recommend
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdThis garden is beautiful- especially in the spring when Azaleas are in bloom. You can park and walk around- so much to see and very peaceful.
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdGreat family trip to Fort Fisher!
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SHistory abounds!
City advice
Getting around
Your car or Uber is the fastest way to get anywhere.
Ten miles between historic downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. Our cozy cabin is about mid-way between both. Visit the Cape Fear River walk- restaurants, bars, shows, music, etc.. as well as area beaches.