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Swanky Retreat - Downtown

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Swanky Retreat - Downtown

This gorgeous condo is bright and modern and offers two-bedroom suites with 2.5 baths. It is PERFECT for weddings guests! Identical Queen bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, full-length mirrors, walk-in closets, and a balcony! Downstairs there is a fully stocked kitchen, laundry, open living and dining area, and a half bath. While there is no designated parking spot for the condo, there is plenty of free street parking right in front of it. This place has everything you need for your downtown vacation! Across the street from celebrity chef Vivian Howard's Pizzeria and fantastic bars and restaurants. Your Wilmington Vacation Awaits!

Guests will have full access to the entire condo, balcony, and patio. There is a locked owners closet for our supplies, but everything else is yours to use.

Please be sure to review our cancellation policy prior to making your reservation. We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance at the time of booking.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Wilmington

South Front District, a neighborhood in Wilmington, is home to this condo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens and Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Riverwalk - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Bellamy Mansion Museum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On Thyme - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Winnie's Tavern - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Savard Beer & Board - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dram Tree Tavern - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Swanky Retreat - Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Swanky Retreat - Downtown?

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swanky Retreat - Downtown on May 25, 2026 start from $196, 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 Swanky Retreat - Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swanky Retreat - Downtown?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swanky Retreat - Downtown located?

Located in South Front District, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens and Latimer House. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater and Riverwalk are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Nicely decorated and stocked with the essentials, refrigerator, washer and dryer, coffee maker.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maussab S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calm welcoming time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis T.

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

Great condo

The location was great, close to downtown and a short drive to the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd year celebrating here for my wife's birthday. Same great stay. Great location and within proximity to everywhere you want to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed the property, it was exactly as described!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice place, good location to downtown, only downside was it’s on a very busy road and it’s RIGHT NEXT TO VERY LOUD TRAIN TRACKS, the trains blow their hours for a solid 2 minutes literally right next to the condo, there are about 3 to 4 trains a day including on about 10PM
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Great place

Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Close to Downtown

Nice place to stay, very well decorated. Near downtown without the hustle and bustle of being downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Fantastic

This place is awesome. Loved everything about it. Great location. Great communication. I highly recommend a stay here to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wiley P.

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

Swanky Retreat Downtown

Property as described. Very hip decor. Location convenient to everything. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

2nd Stay

We loved it so much the first time that we booked a second stay! This place is awesome. Absolutely love it. Highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

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

Very cute

The space was very cute. Manager was easy to communicate with. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JD M.

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

Really nice place

Really nice place, great clean interior and exterior the only complaint I had is it’s pretty close to a railroad track but it is a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Wonderful

This townhouse is absolutely beautiful. It looks to be professionally decorated in the industrial style. Great location and very clean. The area is a bit noisy like some had mentioned but didn’t bother us at all. Slept great - the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly M.

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

Quaint

Facility was as advertised but beware of the loud train traveling through 1-2x nightly. Convenient short Uber ride to downtown. Ok for short visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda P.

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

Hit the SAc

Well appointed new appliances clean. Location beside train tracks makes it noisy when you are accustomed to a quiet environment. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Whitney L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Spotless but noisy

The condo itself is fantastic! Very clean and convenient and fantastic layout. Everything you need. Great restaurants within walking distance and easy access to downtown. The only challenge is noise. The train runs directly beside the property and at 10pm and 12 am it ran both nights with horns blaring. The traffic on 3rd street also picks up about 5:30/6am and is quite loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jaimie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Right next to active train line

The property was super cool and the rooms were great. The neighborhood is just on the edge of what I would call safe. Had to park on the street, but it ended up not being an issue. Everything was going great until 12am when the first train rolled by blaring its horn constantly and literally shaking the beds. We hoped it was a one off but then it all happened again at 3am. Also the street light comes directly into the bedroom without any blinds in the door. We only stayed one night because we literally got no sleep. Asked for a refund and was told it was typical urban noise. I really wish more people would have left honest reviews about the townhome being 20-30 ft from a very active train line.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barri B.

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

Convenient and Affordable spot near downtown Wilmington

Modern condo just over a mile from downtown Wilmington. Was a great location for getting to the convention center or CFCC if you don’t want a downtown hotel. Great value- full nice kitchen and laundry, nice TV set up, and two master suite bedrooms. Please note: it is as close to the train tracks as you can get. So if hearing the train horns and rumbling train cars at night (1:30am) will bother you, look elsewhere. We’re heavy sleepers so we easily fell back asleep, but it will wake you up. All in all it was a great option for two couples hanging in Wilmy for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Clean C.

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

Swanky

I took my wife to stay here for a 1 day fishing trip, as apart of her 40th birthday celebration. Starting with the cons: it's located in a gentrification block, so it's literally 2 blocks from the projects, which leads to the next con: in order to keep an eye on our car, we had to park in front of the property which is located off a main street and can be super dangerous as you have to be careful of vehicles racing by to ensure you don't end up as human roadkill. The last 2 cons were one of the bedrooms has a glass door leading out to the upstairs patio but it doesn't have a screen or shade blind to keep people from being able to see directly into the room at certain angles, then the outside patio in the backyard was filled with cobwebs and the future was littered with debris and the backdoor also packed a door cover. With the cons side, the host is super cool and allowed us to check in 3 hours before our official check in time and she was very responsive to messages. The property is super chic with some industrial flair. The design and decor is excellent and we loved all the different lighting in the house. It's super close to downtown Wilmington and there's a lot of nearby places to hit. All in all, I'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great experience at Swanky Retreat. We had everything we needed and it was very clean. The location is next to train tracks, but it wasn't an issue for us because we were awake so it didn't disturb us. Host was very responsive. Location is also close to some really good restaurants just a couple of blocks away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jordan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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