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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellamy Mansion Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage

The Empie-Possion Cottage is located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, NC. Three blocks from the water and a 10 minute walk to the heart of downtown. This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with a pull out Queen sleeper sofa. The Empie-Possion cottage was built in 1913 and has been recently completely restored.

Enjoy a drink on the screened in patio in the back or on the historic front porch. Enjoy a stay in a recently restored historic home with a special, unique charm of its own.

Visiting the Empie-Poisson Cottage is like taking a trip back in history. Built in 1913, the Empie-Poisson cottage has been completely restored. The home has the 2 original, non-working, coal burning fireplaces, original wood floors, doors, and single pane windows. Prepare to experience historic southern charm in a cottage like no other!

The screened in porch is accessible through double doors in the bedroom. The space has a fully stocked kitchen ready to make any meal. There is a washer and dryer on the premise to wash clothes that may have gotten a spill of wine during your stay! We love your furry friends but we will ask for a non-refundable pet fee of $150 for your stay with up to two pets.

The Empie-Possion Cottage is located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington. The streets surrounding the cottage have sprawling oaks and cobblestone streets with beautiful historic homes. The cottage is 3 blocks from the Cape Fear river and six blocks or a ten minute walk to the heart of downtown. Drive to NC's most popular beach in just twenty minutes and enjoy beachfront restaurants and shopping. Bring your car or two and park in front of the house for free!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please let me know if you would like to have more than 4 adults stay. I will do my best to accommodate but only have two beds.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Wilmington

Located in Wilmington, this cottage is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center and Children's Museum of Wilmington are also worth visiting.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bellamy Mansion Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Savard Beer & Board - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hidden Grounds Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Concorde Espresso Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage on Jun 7, 2026 start from $202, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage located?

Located in Wilmington Historic District, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center and Riverwalk. Children's Museum of Wilmington and Latimer House are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location. Walkable to a couple of restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly cottage in historic Wilmington was just as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a charming property!! Had everything we needed and in a great location with access to downtown and the riverwalk!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Clean and pet friendly home with super responsive host. Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic home in a great location. Close to restaurants and the river walk. The home had everything you could need. We enjoyed the front porch and the screened in back porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful historical bungalow.

Cannot recommend this host and home highly enough. Host was responsible, welcoming, and went above and beyond. Home was utterly charming, comfortable, and perfectly located near downtown Wilmington. We would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly Charming

We absolutely loved this, everything thing was clean and comfortable, just a gorgeous home so charming and stocked nicely! Delaney was easy to work with and accommodating. Great location as well. I would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

Good location. Nice upgrades. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

This was our second time visiting Wilmington. We selected this property party because of its closeness to the downtown area and it did not disappoint! It was so easy to get to the boardwalk and downtown restaurants and bars. The property had everything we needed for our stay, including visitor guides and suggestions on where to go. The check-in process was super easy as well. I would recommend thus property to anyone looking to spend time in the Wilmington area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely historic cottage!

We fell in love with this charming historic cottage in Wilmington. The place has every convenience needed while maintaining the beautiful old character. The location is close enough to walk to everything. Our favorite restaurant from our visit is just a few minutes walk up Castle. The best part of the space was the back porch. We enjoyed sitting out there whenever we were just relaxing at the property. The best part of was that we were able to bring our pups on our special 25th anniversary getaway. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and perfectly equipped house close to everything

On a recent trip to the NC beaches we decided on a spontaneous 2 days/ one night stay in Wilmington and were lucky enough to find Delaney’s house. It is a super clean, beautifully renovated and tastefully furnished historic home within walking distance to downtown Wilmington. We were 2 parents and an almost teenager and between the 2 sofas on the veranda and the house there was more than enough room so we didn’t kill each other. The kitchen is well stocked but there’s an abundance of great restaurants and coffee shops nearby, you may not want/ need to cook. Communication with Delaney was extremely easy, she did everything she could to accommodate our funky schedule. When asked she even knew all the places you need to see if you’re a Dawson’s Creek addict. We will definitely return should this jewel ever have open dates again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Betsy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good place to stay in Wilmington

Since there hasn't been a review for a while, I wanted to provide one for our end of September stay. It is a lovely historical home, with great front and back porches, and is within walking distance to everything downtown Wilmington offers. The house was very clean inside, dogs are allowed, and the host was quick to respond when we had an issue finding the wifi code. Parking is on the street, but we didn't have an issue parking in front of or close to our house. However, the house is in need of some maintenance. and the condition doesn't quite match the photos in the listing. In particular, the front yard is overgrown with weeds, rocks, and branches, and multiple items shown in photos are missing. The heavy iron gate, while beautiful, has an issue making it extremely hard to open and close, and some basic items, like kitchen towels, dishcloths, and bathmats, are needed. Hopefully these will be addressed since it's a great little house that puts you close to everything you want to do downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walking distance to Restaurants on Front St

When we travel with our dog, the options can be limited. I like to be able to park my car and walk to restaurants, etc. This was perfect for both. The yard was tiny, but we had a yard and a nice screened in porch on the back that was quiet and cool. We were a 15 walk to all the restaurants on Front Street and it was a beautiful walk past all the grand renovated houses. It even smelled wonderful with all the honeysuckle in bloom. There are so many restaurants downtown, there is absolutely something for everyone. We would definitely stay here again. Delaney was easy to get in touch with and the minor issues we had, were minor. She’s very responsive and even left us treats.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A weekend stay at Empie-Possion

A great place for a couple's weekend get-a-way! Historic, cozy, comfortable, unique way to enjoy Wilmington, N.C. We will stay here again when we return to Wilmington. Delaney is a fabulous host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Stay

we had to leave early due to a family emergency. Tough to rate. Place was neat and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place in Wilmington

This was such a cute place and was in a perfect location in downtown Wilmington. We loved the screened in porch and we were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. Delaney was so awesome and quickly responded to all my questions. I highly recommend this rental and would definitely stay here again if I’m ever back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Delaney Dunne

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I lived in Wilmington, NC before moving to DC. I work for a small tech startup but I am passionate about real estate and providing the best experiences for my guests. I have a dog named Rufus who is pictured in the photo and weighs about 80 pounds more. I love spending time with my family and friends, traveling to new places, and reading a good book.

Why they chose this property

The Empie-Possion is special to me because it's nestled in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington. I truly think it is so special to travel somewhere where you know millions of stories and memories live there and you can have your own part in it's unique history.

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