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  • Robert Ruark Inn
    The Robert Ruark Inn in Southport, North Carolina boasts the luxury and beauty of Victorian times with the amenities of the 21st Century. Totally restored in 2008, this wonderful Inn has over 90 reviews you'd love to read on TripAdvisor.
    Gardens at the Robert Ruark Inn in Southport, North Carolina welcome guests with color and greenery! Flowers, Trees & Herbs flourish around this Luxury Victorian Inn located in the Historic/Waterfront District where the Cape Fear River, Intracoastal and Atlantic Ocean meet.
    Relax, read a book, enjoy your favorite beverage or just enjoy the quite street where the Robert Ruark Inn sits in Southport, North Carolina!
    Enjoy complimentary use of the Inn's bicycles!

    • Address 119 N. Lord Street
      Southport, NC 28461
      USA
    • Phone+1-910-363-4169
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    Located in the seaside village of Southport, with luxurious guest rooms, private baths, soft linens and all modern amenities, the Robert Ruark Inn is within two blocks to the beautiful waterfront and charming restaurants, shops, galleries, museum & historical sites. The Inn boasts exquisite furnishings, linens, breakfasts & service. Large suites with private baths & fireplaces, afternoon wine & cheese, 24/7 coffee/tea bar, bicycles, outdoor courtyard & rocking porches. Complimentary Tour: Enjoy a free 30 minute tour around Southport aboard the Inn's electric cart. Walk back into time in this fully restored Inn but enjoy modern conveniences including wireless Internet & cable TV. Located in the Historic District of the Coastal Town of Southport, North Carolina. Short ferry ride to Bald Head Island. Only 10 minute car ride to Caswell & Oak Island Beaches. Thirty minutes to Wilmington. Located in the small charming town of Southport as seen in the recently released movie, SAFE HAVEN by Nickolas Sparks. Winner of Service Excellence Award from TripAdvisor. Featured in many coastal & regional magazines.

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    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Rick & Linda Pukenas

    Innkeepers Description:

    Boating, antiquing, cooking, entertaining, , reading, biking and learning about and appreciating history!

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $140 - $220

    Captain Adkins Room

    Luxury, large second floor room with king sized bed, fireplace, balcony and wonderful bath with clawfoot bath/shower. Hardwood floors, antique furnishings and fine linens. AVEDA bath products, custom soaps, wireless Internet, cable TV and bookcase/secretary. Lovely private balcony view of gardens and the Magnolia Tree made famous by author Robert Ruark.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King

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    Virginia's Room

    Lovely, large first floor room with king sized bed and large tiled, jetted rainfall shower. Huge bathroom with double vanities. A fireplace, custom drapery, antique furnishings, luxurious linens and hardwood floors add to this room's charm. AVEDA bath products, custom soaps, wireless Internet, cable TV and desk with reading chair, too!

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King

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    Robert's Room

    Large second floor room with queen sized bed, fireplace and wonderful bath with clawfoot bath/shower. Hardwood floors, antique furnishings and fine linens. AVEDA bath products, custom soaps, wireless Internet, cable TV and desk with reading chair. Lovely view of the gardens and the Magnolia Tree made famous by author Robert Ruark.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Charlotte's Room

    Lovely Victorian room with a queen sized bed, antique furnishings and a vaulted ceiling with a stained glass window at the top. This cozy room has a lovely dressing table/vanity, reading chair and armoir. The bathroom boasts a clawfoot shower and comode. The beautful vanity/sink is located within the bedroom. Hardwood floors, antique furnishings and fine linens. AVEDA bath products, custom soaps, wireless Internet and cable TV as well as two large windows overlooking the brick courtyard & historic street.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3 pm    Check Out: 11 am

    • Minimum Stay: Two night miniumum on weekends, three on holidays during peak season.

    • Deposit Amount Required: 50% at time of booking

    • Cancellations: Up to two weeks prior to reservation, deposits will be returned. Within 14 days prior, the deposit will be retained. Cancellations within seven days will forfeit the entire reservation charge unless we can rebook the room. Then only the deposit will be forefeited.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: We serve wine as well as non-alcoholic beverages in afternoo

    • Drinks Available: Yes

    • Children Allowed: Children over 12 may be allowed. Ask for policy.

    • Suitable For Children: No

    • Childcare Provided: No


    Discount Type

    • U.S. Veterans
      Percent Off: 10%

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  • Location Type

    • Beach - Minutes away by ferry or car

    • Coastal

    • Ocean, Intracoastal & River

    • Downtown

    • Small town

    City - Southport

    • Directions to property:

    Airport

    • Wilmington, NC (ILM-New Hanover County)


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Atlantic Ocean

    • Safe Haven, the movie by Nickolas Sparks

    • Oak Island

    • Bald Head Island

    • Wilmington

    • Cape Fear River

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Art Gallery Tours

    • Art Gallery Tours

    • Art Gallery Tours

    • Art Gallery Tours

    • Art Gallery Tours

    • Art Gallery Tours

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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  • Amenities

    Type:

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    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property highlights

    • Bald Head Island travelers

    • Boaters - coming to the marinas

    • Coastal Travel - travelers who love water

    • Robert Ruark, author & writer

    • Safe Haven, the movie by Nickolas Sparks

    • Wilmington, North Carolina visitors

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    On-site

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • DVD Player

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • Wedding Facilities

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    Other

    • Complimentary tour of Southport Via Electric Cart

    • 24/7 Coffee/Tea Station

    • Complimentary Bottled Water

    • Bicycles & Beach Chairs

    • AVEDA Bath Products

    • Shuttle to BHI Ferry via Inn's Electric Cart

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30 am

    • Serving Location: In courtyard upon request,On private porch upon request,Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Dessert

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Diabetic

    • Gluten-free

    Additional food services

    • Bridal luncheons when entire Inn booked

    • Other culinary treats upon request

    • Special Occassion Packages

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