Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College

Sophisticated rooms in a high-end guesthouse offering loaner beach gear & vegan dining. Set on a tree-lined residential street, this upmarket guesthouse is an 8-minute walk from a boardwalk along the Cape Fear River, 11 minutes away on foot from eateries in Historic Downtown and a mile from US-17. It's 10 miles from Wrightsville Beach. The 4 sophisticated, individually decorated rooms feature Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and en suite bathrooms with free-standing tubs. Some offer fireplaces; 1 has a kitchenette, a dining area and a pull-out sofa. Loaner beach gear is free. There's a porch and an elegant lounge. Vegan meals, including breakfast, are available, as are yoga classes and massages. Kids age 12 and over are welcome.

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