Port City Guest House

Arriving at Ms Sophie’s B&B is so much more than arriving at home; it’s like discovering a family member that we didn’t know we had. Her large, historic house is decorated with a lot of love to detail and it takes you back in time, maybe even a century in time. (Okay, that would be 1924 from the time of this review.) Ms Sophie’s generosity and talent to fix numerous varieties of different breakfasts, and more, is unmatched. My first overnight stay at a historic inn was in 1989, in Edenton, NC, at the Outer Banks. We have stayed at many historic inns over the decades, most all of them very highly recommendable, but Ms Sophie’s is unmatched. Even when I add them all up, she’s still at the top. When you meet other guests during your stay in her backyard for a late afternoon snack, that Ms Sophie prepared especially for this time of day, you will very likely find yourself canceling your dinner plans and continue chatting with her and the guests and padding the dog. This is time well spent. This is quality life time. It’s Ms Sophie’s big heart that makes the difference. We’ll be back if God permits.

The welcome here is amazing, no sooner had we parked the car than we were being shepherded into the parlour for some refreshment. Miss Sophie, the owner and host, is so friendly and very chatty. Very concerned to ensure everything is just to your liking. The property is on Market Street and 16th, about a mile from the river in a residential neighbourhood. The parking is secluded and off street. The rooms are nicely furnished and the histroic charm of the property has been maintained by Miss Sophie. A lovely place to stay when visiting Wilmington

My girlfriend and I spent 3 nights over the Labor Day weekend and could not have had a better experience. Sophie is very attentive and the huge breakfast was unexpected. The house and rooms are immaculate and conveniently located. We will definitely return next year.