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Beautiful home in downtown historic core just 2 blocks from Cape Fear river!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

About this property

Beautiful home in downtown historic core just 2 blocks from Cape Fear river!

Walk downtown from this beautiful 1905 Historical Home!


Located in the Wilmington Downtown Historic District , this historical home is loaded with charm and elegance. Our goal in offering this home to you is to bring you the character of our early 1900’s home , while still giving you modern conveniences and comfort.

Throughout this home you will find the charm of a home built turn of the century such as a beautiful Keeping Room, hardwood floors along with modern amenities to help you relax and enjoy your time.

*Romantically themed bedrooms
with decorative fireplaces and queen and king beds.

*Beautifully remodeled bathroom with shower and romantic soaking tub to relax away your stress.

*Kitchen amenities include coffee maker, dishwasher, microwave, kitchen island with bar stools along with a Dining Room with a decorative fireplace and a table that seats 6 people

*Cozy family room with flat screen TV

* Relaxing front porch with rocking chairs and screened in back porch with comfy furniture to enjoy your time relaxing.

*Corn Hole game for hours of fun and entertainment in a quaint backyard oasis which is fully fenced for dogs.

*Two minute walk to the River Walk

*WiFi and streaming TV included

Located perfectly to enjoy the greater Wilmington and Port City areas

● Walking distance to the Riverfront which includes dozens of restaurants, wine bars, craft breweries, antique shopping, retail stores
● Enjoy history and culture by walking to the Cape Fear Museum, Children’s Museum, Bellamy Mansion Museum or USS North Carolina Battleship
● 15 minute drive to Wrightsville or Carolina Beach

We look forward to your stay in this home away from home as you enjoy all that Wilmington and the surrounding areas have to offer.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3689437
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Wilmington

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Wilmington Historic District, a neighborhood in Wilmington. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College or Legion Stadium. With kayaking and motor boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bellamy Mansion Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Savard Beer & Board - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Concorde Espresso Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hidden Grounds Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rooster & The Crow - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful home in downtown historic core just 2 blocks from Cape Fear river! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful home in downtown historic core just 2 blocks from Cape Fear river!?

As of May 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful home in downtown historic core just 2 blocks from Cape Fear river! on Aug 9, 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.

What time is check-in at Beautiful home in downtown historic core just 2 blocks from Cape Fear river!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful home in downtown historic core just 2 blocks from Cape Fear river!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful home in downtown historic core just 2 blocks from Cape Fear river! located?

Located in Wilmington Historic District, this vacation home 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect stay!! The house was very roomy and perfect for allowing for small gatherings. UNCW graduation made this a perfect stay in location and the ability to gather family for celebration. Parking on the street was easily found. The decor of the house is charming. The outside was perfect for the dogs. The host was helpful and there are no complaints. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time in Wilmington. The home was so comfortable for us and our dog. We love the porches and the location! We will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misti C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable home. Short walk to the River Walk. Safe environment. Craig is welcoming and available.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host and a beautiful house in a fabulous and fun neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Everything within walking distance. Very clean … beautiful old house. Our dog loved the great walks around downtown Wilmington and hanging out on the front porch. Really liked the portable dog fence for the porch. We would definitely come back to Church St.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We returned to Wilmington on a road trip because we liked the neighborhood around Front Street so much! The house did not disappoint. It was a beautiful home with really nice elegant features. It was easy to park on the street. We loved sitting on the back porch as spring season was just beginning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin L L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive.The house was wonderfully charming,great location and well maintained and clean.we would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, and great location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was exactly as photos. Kitchen nicely stocked for cooking. Pet convenience was very good. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 2nd stay at this location. We really enjoy the condition of the interiors, the fenced backyard, the proximity to historic downtown and security. It’s a wonderful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz J.

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

Charming Historic Home

Lovely, clean and cozy home. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!! Safe area. Super charming. As a female traveling alone with other women I highly recommend for the shopping, restaurants and safety. Very kind and responsive owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

Weekend away

Great location Beautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailee H.

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

Great Weekend Stay!

We enjoyed this house SO much and will be using it again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t say enough great things about this home! It is extremely well maintained and was spotless when we checked in. Location is perfect and loved being able to walk to the river-walk every day. Look forward to renting again next time we are in the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was as described. It was lovely, clean, and comfortable. We appreciated the outside fenced in area and the large porches front and back. It was an easy walk to many downtown places. Parking was easy on the street. The host was very responsive with communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect layout for our family and labs. We will be back! Despite the rainy weekend for my niece’s wedding, we made the most of it! Thank you for your flexibility and hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

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

Perfect spot

This was a great place - quiet, clean, comfortable and just what I needed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen p.

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

Lovely home and stay

We very much enjoyed our stay. The home was lovely and honestly, one of the best stocked homes of the VRBO's we have stayed. I also loved all of the decorations that made it feel like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and comfort of this house were fabulous! It’s in a quiet neighborhood but only 3 blocks from the river and all of the restaurants and shops there. Having the shady fenced backyard was so convenient as we brought our small dog. The house is beautiful and feels just like home. We can’t say enough good things about it. Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

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

Wilmington trip

We had a wonderful stay in this charming home. Great location, and it had all the amenities and special touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Beautiful house!

This house is such an adorable historical house in downtown wilmington. It looks just like the pictures and the neighborhood is quiet. It is also in a great location downtown and is walking distance to many restaurants and shops. The host was attentive and prompt. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert F.

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

Very nice house in a great location.

The house was beautiful and well kept. It had everything needed for an enjoyable stay in Wilmington NC.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

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

Wonderful place to stay!!

This home was perfect! We enjoyed it immensely. It was clean and so homey. The owners updated the most important rooms - the kitchen and the two baths beautifully, yet kept some historic charm throughout the house. Beautiful area to walk as well. Very happy we chise this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margo M.

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

Terrific hosts and house

Great location! Very close to historic downtown Wilmington and walkable to many restaurants and bars, and the boardwalk. The house was huge and clean with tons of amenities. We highly recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Craig Dye

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My name is Craig and I live just a few blocks away. My wife (Char) and I manage the rental of this home for our lifelong friends Ron and Carol who live out of state and use this as a vacation home until they retire. They have furnished the home for themselves so you will not find some of the shortcuts you often find in investment properties. The master bedroom is locked off with the owners personal possessions but the rest of the house is included with your stay. My wife and I have been renting our own home for several years and have learned how to make your experience enjoyable and not corporate. You will access the home electronically so you will never see us unless you request to. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

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