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The Retreat At Riverrun

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Belhaven, North Carolina · 0.3 mi to the sand

Sunset ceremony On-site lodging Elopements

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Weather backup an indoor or tented backup is mentioned — the one question you can't skip for an outdoor beach ceremony
  • Phone (919) 801-8778
  • Website societyvacations.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

163 Glory Ln, Belhaven, NC 27810

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of The Retreat At Riverrun and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 6 mentions

“Property is beautiful- lots of space for a big family get together and very welcoming and comfortable.”

From the reviews

What an amazing venue. Perfect spot for your wedding or event. The location is intimate and warm with gorgeous surroundings and sunset views. Plenty of room inside the home to stay the night after the event or even just to come for a family vacation. Extremely clean accomodations. The host was a pleasure to work with.

★★★★★ — Tori, Dec 2022

The name says it all! It truly is a retreat! Gorgeous views & a gorgeous space for all your family & friends to enjoy! The hosts are just a treat to work with as well, very friendly & accommodating!

★★★★★ — Mandy, Dec 2022

My trip to Riverrun was amazing! What a great place for an intimate wedding or gathering. Plus, the view is idyllic and back porch is a perfect spot for your morning coffee or stargazing at night.

★★★★★ — Samantha, Dec 2022

This place is amazing. Perfect for the wedding of your dreams. Very accommodating to the bride to be. With all the essentials for your special day.

★★★★★ — Samantha, Dec 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 10 reviews →

Getting married at The Retreat At Riverrun

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.