Riverfront King Condo | Pool + Southport

Summary:

Welcome to "The Landing", your cozy waterfront home base for experiencing the best of Southport. Wake to Cape Fear River views, sip coffee on your private balcony, relax by the riverside pool, then set out to explore Historic Southport's waterfront, restaurants, shops, museums, and coastal charm. With a king bed, kitchenette, community beach, and an incredibly convenient location, The Landing makes it easy to arrive, settle in, and start enjoying Southport.



The Space:

The Landing is exactly what its name suggests—a comfortable place to land, recharge, and experience one of North Carolina's most charming waterfront towns.



This cozy corner studio sits along the Cape Fear River at the River Hotel of Southport, putting you close to the water and the pool while giving you a wonderfully convenient starting point for exploring town. Extra windows bring in natural light, while your private balcony offers river views and a peaceful spot for morning coffee before heading out for the day.



Inside, you'll find everything you need for an easy coastal escape without paying for space you don't need. Settle into the king bed after a day of exploring, relax on the pull-out sofa, or keep drinks, snacks, and leftovers from your favorite Southport restaurant in the kitchenette with a full-size refrigerator and dishwasher.



But the real amenity here is Southport itself! Start your morning watching the light come across the Cape Fear River. Wander toward the historic waterfront, explore the streets and centuries-old homes of downtown, visit the North Carolina Maritime Museum, stop for lunch near the Yacht Basin, browse local shops, grab an afternoon drink, and end the day with seafood overlooking the water.



When you're ready to slow down, come back to The Landing for a swim in the riverside pool, spend some time along the property's private community beach, or simply sit on your balcony and watch the river.



Throughout your stay you'll enjoy:

• King bed

• Pull-out sofa

• Private river-view balcony

• Corner-unit location with additional windows

• Kitchenette with full-size refrigerator & dishwasher

• Wi-Fi

• Riverside swimming pool

• Private community beach

• Elevator access

• On-site parking

Whether you're escaping for a weekend, visiting friends and family, exploring Southport for the first time, catching the ferry for a day trip, or simply looking for a comfortable place to land between coastal adventures, The Landing keeps Southport right at your fingertips.



GUEST ACCESS

Guests have private access to the entire studio throughout their stay, along with access to the property's shared waterfront amenities.

• Private Studio

• Private River-View Balcony

• Riverside Swimming Pool

• Private Community Beach

• Elevator

• On-Site Parking

• Wi-Fi

• Kitchenette

The goal here is easy: arrive, get settled, and start enjoying Southport.



OTHER THINGS TO NOTE

• The Landing is a cozy 375-square-foot studio, ideal for guests who value location, waterfront amenities, and convenience over a large interior footprint.

• The unit is a corner residence in the building closest to the water and pool.

• The kitchenette makes quick breakfasts, coffee, snacks, and leftovers easy, but with so many Southport restaurants nearby, we highly recommend letting the town do the cooking.

• The riverside pool and community beach are shared amenities.

• Southport is wonderfully suited to slow exploration. Give yourself time to wander rather than trying to turn the trip into a checklist.



WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

Southport feels different from a traditional beach vacation. This historic waterfront town sits along the Cape Fear River and has retained the old coastal character that makes simply wandering around part of the experience. Historic homes, waterfront views, fishing and maritime history, locally owned restaurants, shops, docks, and the Yacht Basin all come together in a town that feels distinctly Southport.



It has also provided the backdrop for numerous movies and television productions, including Safe Haven, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and The Summer I Turned Pretty.



That's what makes The Landing work so well: you don't need a giant vacation house. You need a comfortable place by the river where you can wake up, decide what sounds good that day, and head out the door!



TOP ATTRACTIONS NEARBY

• Historic Downtown Southport

• Southport Waterfront Park

• Southport Pier & Riverwalk

• Southport Yacht Basin

• North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport

• Fort Johnston & Garrison House

• Old Brunswick County Jail Museum

• Southport Marina

• Fort Fisher–Southport Ferry

• Fort Fisher State Historic Site

• North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

• Bald Head Island

• Oak Island Beaches

• Oak Island Lighthouse



RESTAURANTS, COFFEE & DRINKS



Coffee & Breakfast

• Southport Coffee Co. & Kitchen

• Cafe Koa

• Burney's Bakery

• Local's Family Diner



Southport Favorites

• Provision Company

• Fishy Fishy Cafe

• Moore Street Oyster Bar

• Oliver's on the Cape Fear

• Mr. P's Bistro

• Ports of Call

• Edgewater 122

• Frying Pan

• Joseph's Italian Bistro



Drinks & Waterfront Stops

• American Fish Company

• Southport Tap & Cellar

• Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room

• Uncorked by the Sea



THINGS TO DO

• Grab coffee and wander Historic Southport in the morning.

• Find a bench along the waterfront and watch ships move through the Cape Fear River.

• Explore the shops and historic homes around downtown.

• Learn about the area's maritime history at the North Carolina Maritime Museum.

• Spend an afternoon eating and exploring around the Yacht Basin.

• Take the Fort Fisher–Southport Ferry across the Cape Fear River.

• Make a day trip to Bald Head Island.

• Head to Oak Island when you're craving a traditional beach day.

• Return to The Landing for an afternoon swim overlooking the water.

• Finish the evening with fresh seafood, a waterfront drink, and a slow walk through town.



HELPFUL TIPS

• Don't over-plan Southport. Some of the best afternoons here come from simply wandering downtown, following the waterfront, and stopping wherever looks interesting.

• Use The Landing as your home base. Southport, Oak Island, Bald Head Island, and the Fort Fisher ferry give you plenty of ways to turn a short stay into a much bigger coastal adventure.

• Take the ferry at least once. Even if you don't have a specific destination in mind, crossing the Cape Fear is part of the coastal experience.

• Make time for the Yacht Basin. It's one of the places where Southport's maritime character, restaurants, docks, and waterfront setting really come together.

• And don't rush home. Grab one last coffee, take one more walk along the river, and enjoy the fact that at The Landing, you're already exactly where you came to be.