Location: Wilmington, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (Located in Historic Downtown Wilmington) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 11-12)
Keywords: House, historic, cottage, getaway, home, charming, conveniently located, downtown,
Beautiful Turn-of-the-Century Victorian Home located in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington. Boasting all the amenities of a modern home, this cozy and charming 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has been recently renovated. Furnished with antiques and family treasures, it is a perfect reflection of the character of historic downtown Wilmington. With a fenced courtyard in back, a large front porch with beautiful sunset views, and impressive freestanding brick fireplace, you are sure to find a relaxing space to make your own. In addition, the house has beautifully maintained wide-plank heart pine floors throughout, driveway parking for two cars and plenty of parking on the street, washer and dryer, a newly updated and fully stocked cottage kitchen, wifi and cable. Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis and a nonrefundable pet fee is charged based on type of animal.
Our house has a downstairs master with a beautiful queen-sized four poster bed, an upstairs master which also has a four poster queen-sized bed, and two additional upstairs bedrooms (one with two antique double beds and one with a double, a twin, and a crib).
The house is within walking distance to downtown Wilmington's most acclaimed restaurants, museums and shops and right around the corner from the Castle Street Antique District. The public boat access to the Cape Fear River is only a couple of blocks away. There are walking, trolley, and horse-drawn carriage tours that leave hourly from the Waterfront. Museums in the area include the Wilmington Children's Museum (5 blocks away), Railway Museum, Cape Fear Museum, and Serpentarium. Take a riverboat cruise, explore the USS Battleship North Carolina, or simply peruse the many boutiques and antique shops nearby. Screen Gems Studios is only a short drive away. Area beaches include Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach & Kure Beach (home of the Ft. Fisher battle site and North Carolina Aquarium). Whether you are coming to Wilmington for work or play, our house provides the ideal location and ambiance for a relaxing stay.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed (3)
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Little Pond Catering Tom Mills, chef http://www.littlepondcaterers.com/
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Fenced Courtyard
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$250/night .. $1400/week .. $3200/month
2 night minimum, please.
14% Occupancy Tax Assessed.
$100 Cleaning Fee.
Checks or PayPal (with 5% surcharge)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1996
Why the Owner Chose Wilmington
Our first home was just a couple of blocks from this house. The neighbors are wonderful and the sights and sounds are refreshing. I love being able to stroll downtown and enjoy the Cape Fear Riverwalk after dinner. The festivals, the antique stores, the restaurants, and the frequent fireworks displays over the river always provide entertainment for our family and guests. There is usually a choice of live music venues and an excellent selection of local theater productions to choose from as well. We are glad to be able to share our little part of the world with others!
The Unique Benefits at this House
This lovely home is close to restaurants, shops, waterfront, museums, historic homes, etc. The Castle Street antique district is right around the corner, the public boat ramp is at the foot of Castle Street, the Wilmington Children's Museum is 5 blocks away. The many downtown restaurants and bars provide an exciting nightlife! The periodic fireworks displays over the river and the downtown festivals and parades are totally worthwhile. The UNCW campus is only 5 miles away and it is just a short drive to Wrightsville Beach or to Pleasure Island, which includes Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, the site of the battle of Ft. Fisher, and the North Carolina Aquarium. It is especially nice to be downtown for the North Carolina Azalea Festival festivities in the spring as well as for Riverfest in the fall. Most importantly, the view of the setting sun over the Cape Fear River from the front porch is priceless.
Owner's Map of Wilmington
My husband and I have lived in historic downtown Wilmington since 1987. Wilmington has been a wonderful home for us, our five children, our two dogs. and two cats. We enjoy boating on the Cape Fear River and in the waterway and sound, we bike downtown and meet friends at the many outdoor concerts and festivals, and we spend time surfing and sunning at the beach. I hope that our guests who stay in our downtown "get-away" will learn to love our area as much as we do!
Property Photos
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- Front of House - Historic Wilmington House with Front Porch, Fenced Courtyard, and Brick Fireplace
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- Front Porch - Historic Wilmington House with Front Porch, Fenced Courtyard, and Brick Fireplace
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- Kitchen - Historic Wilmington House with Front Porch, Fenced Courtyard, and Brick Fireplace
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- Living Space
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- Ready for Christmas Guests!
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- Dining Room
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- Downstairs Bedroom #1
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- Upstairs Bedroom #2
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- Living Area
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- Upstairs bedroom #3 Twin Bed
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- Upstairs bedroom #3 full bed (crib also in room, but not shown in photo)
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- Upstairs bedroom #2 other Full Bed
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- Upstairs bedroom #4
Traveler Reviews (3)
Wonderful Accommodations
Guest: Ken
(Santa Cruz, California)
Date of Stay: 04/06/11
Review Submitted: 04/20/11
When we heard that my niece was getting married in Wilmington my sister arranged for a group of us to stay at this location. We came from California, Indiana and New York, and we had a great time. We were there at the same time as the Azalea Festival so the whole city was in full bloom, and it was just a few blocks away from the parade and all of the festivities. The house was very comfortable and it suited us perfectly. We even had a BBQ on the back patio and hosted all of our family members who were not at the Groom's Dinner. The owner must have had a good time decorating, because every room was thoroughly appointed in very tasteful antiques and period furniture. She was very helpful and wanted to make sure we were well taken care of. I would definitely recommend this rental.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Perfect Place for a Family Stay in Wilmington
Guest: Bev
(Oakland)
Date of Stay: 04/06/11
Review Submitted: 04/20/11
This historic home was the perfect place for our family's first visit to Wilmington! It was charming, nicely decorated, and had plenty of comfortable beds and bathrooms for our group of eight. We hosted a terrific BBQ for family and friends one night on the spacious patio. The kitchen had ample cooking supplies and we put the dishwasher to good use. The location was great! We enjoyed walking to and from the historic downtown area and viewing other gorgeous historic homes in the neighborhood on the way. My family would love to return to continue our exploration of the Wilmington area and to stay once again in this lovely home.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Cozy and charming rental
Guest: NYCVisitor
(New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 12/20/10
Review Submitted: 04/20/11
I found this rental online and my family and I rented it for the a week at Christmas time last year. The pictures supplied online of the interior did not do it justice. The amount of character, charm, antiques, warm, cozy character that the place had was amazing. It fit right in with my family. The layout of the space is also great, open but still separate enough. Also, the renter was VERY nice and very accommodating. She also genuinely wanted to help us have a great vacation and always gave us great suggestions on where to go shop, eat, etc. This rental was also pet friendly and there were dog bowls ready for my puppy as well. We all had a great time! I would definitely rent this house again and would recommend it very highly!
Owner response:Thank you for the lovely review, Karoliina! I'm so glad that you and your family were able to have a nice Christmas and that I could be of service. It is wonderful to hear that our home was appreciated and enjoyed. I hope you will be able to come again someday!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
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