Urban Condo with History of Film and Television
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Spacious, historic urban condo located in downtown Wilmington. It is a nonsmoking condo. Also, no pets are allowed.
The Condo: You'll love this second story, two bedroom, two-bath condo with its open airy space (1500 sq ft). The unit contains 10 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, granite counter-tops, stainless steel appliances and skylights. The master bedroom has a queen bed. The second bedroom has two twin beds, and there is a queen sleeper sofa in the den. The unit sleeps 5-6. You can end the evening sipping a glass of wine or cup of coffee from the large deck at the rear of the condo with a view of the downtown. Located in the Federal National Historic Registry, the Strauss Building was built in 1914 and was the original “mixed use” development. The ground floor contained retail establishments for most of its life – including A&P Grocery and Sears – while the second story has always been residential. In recent years, the building has been the used occasionally for television and movies – including “The Crow”,”Young Indiana Jones”, “One Tree Hill” and a recent appearance in NBC’s new television series “Revolution.” The building is known locally for its refrigerator door, which provides entrance to the condo from 4th Street. Note: this is a second story unit without an elevator; the unit is not handicapped accessible; you must be able to climb stairs to access the unit.
Enjoy the activity and excitement of historic downtown Wilmington with a quiet night’s sleep in the historic Strauss Building located 3 blocks from the waterfront. The location (703 N 4th Street) is convenient to everything downtown Wilmington has to offer: Thalian Hall, The Brooklyn Arts Center, casual to fine dining, hip coffee houses, art galleries, excellent county library, horse drawn carriage rides, Shops of Old Wilmington or the Cotten Exchange, historic tours, Screen Gems Studio tours, Ghosts of Wilmington Tour, haunted pub crawls, Wilmington’s Farmer’s Market (April – December) , the Azalea Festival (April), Riverfest (October) and the NC Battleship. PPD, Cape Fear Community College and the new convention center are within easy walking distance. You can experience the night life, then walk a couple of blocks back to the condo and spend a safe and quiet evening in your beautifully furnished unit. If you have a car, there is an abundance of free on-street parking or there is free parking provided in a private lot behind the building. No need to pay for parking.
Around Town: The Brooklyn Arts Center, where a variety of concerts and performances take place year round, is just across the street. Modern dancers, chamber orchestras, concert pianists, singers, comedians, theater companies, jazz ensembles, and many other concerts are featured at the Brooklyn Arts Center. The Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews is the most stunning and spectacular small-market concert venue in the Southeast.” After a show stop by the Goat and Compass Tavern for a nightcap.
Located one-half mile south of the condo is Thalian Hall. The 1858 Thalian Hall is one of the most significant theatres in the United States and has been in almost continuous use since it first opened. The theatre has been under the management of the Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. since 1963. Last year there were over 250 shows, events and films for a total of 495 performances, and these programs attracted audiences totaling more than 85,000 people. The events ranged from music to ballet and theatre, from pop, jazz, folk and country music to the finest in domestic, independent and foreign films.
A five minute drive across the Cape Fear River is the USS NORTH CAROLINA. Moored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk her decks. Envision the daily life and fierce combat her crew faced in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.Step back in time and let history come alive through the crews’ stories. Discover and build your personal connection by steering the ship, starting her engines or even firing the guns.
Area beaches are a short drive away: Wrightsville Beach (15 minutes), Carolina Beach (30 minutes), or Kure Beach (45 minutes).
Property Type
- 2 story
- Condo
- On floor 2
- 1500 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 4-6
- Bedroom 2
- 2 twin/ single
- Bedroom 1
- 1 queen
- Master bedroom has a tv
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- combination tub/shower
- This bathroom is adjacent to the master bedroom
- Bathroom 2
- combination tub/shower
Kitchen & Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Oven
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Ice Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Microwave
Amenities
- Clothes Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Towels Provided
Entertainment
Communications
Outdoor Features
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Tourist Attractions
- Adventure
Location & View
Activities
- Churches
- Groceries
- Hospital
- Medical Services
- Fitness Center
- Deepsea Fishing
- Pier Fishing
- ATM/Bank
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Surf Fishing
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Water Skiing
- Swimming
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Miniature Golf
- Wildlife Viewing
- Sight Seeing
- Library
- Marina
- Synagogues
- Restaurants
- Live Theater
- Museums
- Water Parks
- Cinemas
- Beachcombing
- Paddle Boating
- Walking
- Shopping
- Boating
- Antiquing
- Scenic Drives
- Surfing
- Cycling
Reviews
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Spacious condo convenient to downtown
Spacious condo convenient to downtown
- Guest Dori
- Date of stay 04/20/13
- Review Submitted 04/27/13
At first we were a little dubious when we saw the location of the condo but once inside it was lovely. There were a number of steep, outside steps to climb to get to this 2nd floor condo but once the luggage and groceries were unloaded we didn't need to go in and out much. We were "first timers" to Wilmington so we were out most of the day sightseeing which made this condo perfect for us given its central location. There were a couple of places that were walkable (under a mile) but the weather was too cold/windy so we drove; parking was not an issue as the lots are quite reasonable. We did have an issue at times with water pressure. The shower would go to a dribble for a few minutes when no one else was using water in our condo. There were people in the condo next door so perhaps they had an impact. The biggest issue was the construction going on right outside of the bedroom windows. Forget sleeping past 6:45 during the week. It was so loud we could hardly hear the morning news on TV. A couple of suggestions: a wastebasket and mirror in the second BR and hooks and additional shelving in the 2nd bath would be nice additions when more than two people are using the condoRecommended for: Sightseeing.
Owner response: Thank you Doris for your review. We take your comments seriously and are already taking steps to improve the property in accordance with your recommendations. I am sorry that the construction next door was a nuisance. Fortunately, it is a temporary problem that we expect to end soon. I hope you will consider staying at our unit again if you travel to Wilmington again. Thanks again for renting from us. Tony
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Nice condo, good experience
Nice condo, good experience
- Guest shon22
- Date of stay 03/01/13
- Review Submitted 03/06/13
Rented this condo for a stay in Wilmington for the hubby's birthday. Location is nice-look forward to walking a bit to get where you want to go downtown, but worth it. The condo is a lot larger than it looks in the photos and is very clean and well-stocked. Only complaint is the bar across the street that hosts live music on weekends so whoever stays in the master will get a free concert some nights. I'd definitely stay here again due to the price, location and overall ease of working with the owner!Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
Owner response: Thank you Shondra for your review. I appreciate your kind words and the trouble you went to make the review. In response to your feedback about the noise from the bar, we are placing in the bedrooms small fans in the hope that the noise from the fan will alleviate somewhat any outside noise. Thanks for the feed back. Hope to see you again. Tony
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Delightful condo
Delightful condo
- Guest Jane
- Date of stay 02/21/13
- Review Submitted 02/26/13
We had a great time staying in this charming condo. It's comfortable, spacious and very tastefully decorated and furnished. The location is great - very manageable walk into downtown. Tony was an excellent host; we're frequent visitors to Wilmington and will definitely check with him to see if this unit is available on our next trip.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Owner response: Thank you Jane for your gracious review. Your suggestions have helped us also. Thanks for taking the time to make this review. Tony
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Great downtown experience
Great downtown experience
- Guest David G.
- Date of stay 12/26/12
- Review Submitted 02/22/13
I thoroughly enjoyed my week I spent at the condo. I had out of town guests and the location was close enough to give them the full downtown experience, yet far enough from the thick of it to enjoy time at the condo itself. The owner, Tony, was an excellent host and took extra care to ensure everything we needed was at our disposal. I highly recommend! Don't forget to check out the "refrigerator door" on the front of the building.Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Owner response: Thank you David for the response. I appreciate you taking the time to make your comments. Tony
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Wilmington condo
Wilmington condo
- Guest richie w.
- Date of stay 12/21/12
- Review Submitted 12/27/12
Great stay at this condo. The kitchen was very nice and had everything that I needed to cook for a family gathering. Everything was very clean. If you are trying to decide on staying at any hotel in wilmington or this condo, the condo is the only way to go. I stayed at the hotel on the river in May and paid more than a hundred dollars per night more and the room did not have a microwave or mini-fridge.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$160 | $195 Fri, Sat, Sun |
$1129 | |||
| Riverfest Oct 4 - Oct 6, 2013 2 night min stay |
$390 flat fee |
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| Winter Rates Nov 1 - Apr 30 2 night min stay |
$130 | $150 Fri, Sat, Sun |
$870 | $3160 | ||
Additional information about rental rates
Full refund if reservation is cancelled at least 30 days prior to arrival; Full refund less $50.00 administrative fees for cancellations less than 30 days but at least 14 days prior to arrival; No refund for cancellations less than 14 days prior to arrival
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Location
- Nearest Airport: Wilmington International Airport at 5 Miles
- Nearest Ferry: Fort Fisher Ferry to Southport at 35 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: Martin Luther King Parkway to Interstate 40 at 0.5 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Wrightsville Beach at 15 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Goat and Compass at 0.1 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Echo Farms and Wilmington Municipal at 7 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2005
About the owner: This unit is owned by four local Wilmington families. Collectively, we restored this unit and work together to maintain and lease it as a vacation rental. We collectively participate in the lease of this unit so as to provide superior service to our tenants.
Why the Owner Chose Wilmington:
We were intrigued by the history of the property and by recent economic development in the area surrounding the property.
The Unique Benefits at this Condo:
This property can be found in the Federal National Historic Registry. Although the unit was completely renovated and updated in 2008, there are architectural features that can't be found in other condos or apartments.
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Relaxed,Open Urban Living in Historic Strauss Building
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