''We stayed on one of the lower floors, and close to the elevator. The view of the surf is great even from the lower floors. The bed was very comfortable, the kitchen is tiny but certainly usable, the furniture well-kept. The front desk people were very friendly and helpful. On the downside: The ''balcony'' is actually a tiny little strip of concrete barely big enough for 2 chairs, and the outside furniture was filthy. Being close to where the pool was turned out to be a drawback, because they sta...''

''My family and I recently vacationed at Wrightsville Beach and stayed at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. We stayed in an oceanfront room with a spectacular view. The weather has been delightful and we were able to enjoy sushi in the lobby lounge and feel the breeze from the picture windows that they always kept open. The staff was great which really provided for a wonderful stay at the beach....''

''We LOVE this place - we've only been to the area (Wrightsville and Wilmington) a couple of times, but this place is now definitely on the ''must do'' list. We only ate breakfast there so far, but I'm sure their other meals are great, too. Anytime you see a line out the door on a weekday, of locals, you know it's good. We were there off season, too. Eggs benedict made with crab!! Shrimp and grits!! And one of the few, if only, places that lets you order a half-order on the eggs benedict. They hav...''