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Reviews of Port City Guest House

1511 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States

#1 of 5 B&Bs and Inns in Wilmington

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Review score

Based on 36 B&B reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    10.0

  • Location

    10.0

  • Facilities

    10.0

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    10
    Best Home away from Home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The owner was fabulous. She made you feel at home. The house was filled with beautiful antiques, and the character of the home was wonderful. Filled with historic charm and detail.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Wonderful weekend retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Everything! The house is gorgeous. Built in the late 1910s so it has all the molding and a beautiful staircase. Rooms are spacious and the decor is amazing. It’s very close to downtown. The food was exceptional and our hosts went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of. Great porch just to sit and sip morning coffee.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

    10
    Great hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Home made breakfast hormone free, just the way we eat. Clean

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    10
    Great place to stay about 20 mins from the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    The owner is great! Omg the breakfast she cooks is excellent.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sophie was an amazing host.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Gorgeous historic home with beautiful antiques! Just exquisite!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    10
    Fantastic few days in Wilmington, would definitely stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing

    Wonderful breakfast, she won’t take no for an answer in a good way!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    I had never stayed at a bed and breakfast so I really enjoyed the host; she was very nice and down to earth. She sat wit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really a dog person so getting use to dogs being present took getting use to.

    Very welcoming….

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Sofie was so sweet and nice, and treated us like family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was very clean, well maintained, and beautifully decorated.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    You just simply have to stay here to experience it, I never wanted to leave! Sophie was born for this job!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That we had to check out.

    Sophie is a gem-I felt right at home from the moment I stepped into the house. The house is gorgeous and it’s an easy (and beautiful) walk to downtown. We ended up skipping many of the activities we had planned in Wilmington because we had more fun hanging out with Sophie at her home. Breakfast was delicious and made to order. You certainly won’t go hungry here!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    10
    Very unique and pleasant stay. You will not be disappointed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The home felt very warm and welcoming.Sophie is a very kind and friendly hostess. The rooms are comfortable and well stocked with anything you may need.The house was decorated for Christmas and really put you in the spirit.. Excellent breakfast, waffles were the best we have ever tasted.We will definitely be back.If you want the best fruitcake you ever tried, stay at Christmas time,you will not be disappointed.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The house was beautiful! Sofie was the best hostess ever. She made us feel like family. We will definitely be back!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    10
    We had a true home away from home experience!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be nice if downtown was walkable but it was just a short drive away.

    The house was adorable and we were immediately welcomed and made to feel like home!! Sophie and Daisy Mae were WONDERFUL hosts. Breakfast was cooked to order with ridiculous quantities and Sophie was all about ensuring we had what we needed. Very home like environment.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    10
    Good location, Sophie offered a great service, good breakfast and snacks, good vibes. Our puppies had a great time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    I liked that it is pet friendly. Sophie is the best!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Sofie is a great host and I'm honored to call a friend. She never let me go hungry. Would definitely go back to stay.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    10
    Sophie makes every guest feel like you're part of her family. Totally relaxing experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast is made to order by Sophie and it could not be any better. There is private parking behind the house so you're not parked on the busy street. The location is only blocks from the waterfront and downtown, and you have easy access to nearby beach towns like Wrightsville Beach (15 minutes), Oak Island (35 minutes), and Ocean Isle Beach (45 minutes).

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2022

    10
    Lovely bed and breakfast and host made us feel so comfortable and welcome in her home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful old building within walking distance to the riverfront. Sophie the owner went out of her way to make us feel comfortable. She also made sure we never went hungry. We didn’t want to leave.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2022

    10
    So good that it feels like a temporary home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing.

    Sophie is great! She makes you feel welcome and is always available for questions and small talk. She seems to know everything about the Wilmington area. Thanks to the set-up of the B&B, it feels like a temporary home when staying there. It will also be impossible to leave this place with hunger: breakfast, snacks, ... you always get more food than you need.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2022

    10
    5 stars are not enough!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host, Sophie personifies Southern charm and hospitality. She never ceases to put her guests’ needs and desires at the forefront of her priority list as demonstrated in every facet and detail of the amenities. Sophie even surprised us with a special signature cheesecake for our anniversary—another mark of her thoughtfulness. The immaculate, beautiful historical home and garden only further reflect her astute attention to detail. The breakfast and snacks were delicious and plentiful. Everything about the experience said, “Welcome home!” We have stayed in B & B’s worldwide and we’d rank Port City Guest House among the best.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2022

    10
    A wonderful experience The Hostess was awesome and amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is beautiful

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2022

    10
    We loved taking with Ms. Sophie! She made us feel like family. Sophie makes the best breakfast and does an excellent j
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property had a grander feel. with special touches and attention to detail, each room took you back in time.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2022

    10
    We will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This was one of the best Bed and Breakfast experiences we have had. Immediately felt right at home and relaxed. The bedroom was wonderful, the food was delicious and the company was fantastic. We will be sure to stay again when we come back to Wilmington! It was my wife's birthday and Sophia made sure this was a birthday to remember for years to come!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    2.0
    It was very relaxing and a real blessing. The owner is a great hostess to her guests and a wealth of knowledge about the
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Off street parking a little tight.

    Everything was to like.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    9.0
    Good people, good food, met a lot of the other guests.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I got the impression Market Street is a main route for emergency services. Nightime traffic was considerable, but this is no fault of proprietor. My fault: I forgot to ask for some "un-squirreled" apricots from the trees!

    Great central location, comfortably distant from downtown Wilmington. Breakfasts and snacks were awesome.

    Stayed in May 2025

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