Work? Play? Wedding? 5 ✪ Stay in Historic District

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A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a potted plant.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a window with blinds, and a painting on the wall.
A house with a light blue door, a number '206' on the wall, a wicker chair with a cushion, and a small garden.
A modern bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and a window.
A modern living room with a glass coffee table, grey sofa, abstract wall art, and a decorative plant.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Riverwalk

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Fear Community College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Room Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Wilmington

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Downtown Wilmington, a neighbourhood in Wilmington. Burgwin-Wright House and Latimer House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children's Museum of Wilmington and Riverfront Park. Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Map
Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Cotton Exchange - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape Fear Museum of History and Science - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hidden Grounds Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Slice of Life - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Reel Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fork 'N' Cork - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Grill - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Work? Play? Wedding? 5 ✪ Stay in Historic District pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Work? Play? Wedding? 5 ✪ Stay in Historic District?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Work? Play? Wedding? 5 ✪ Stay in Historic District?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Work? Play? Wedding? 5 ✪ Stay in Historic District?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Work? Play? Wedding? 5 ✪ Stay in Historic District located?

Located in Downtown Wilmington, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Burgwin-Wright House and Riverwalk. Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center and Latimer House are just steps away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Abbey is a beautifully maintained gem in downtown Wilmington, NC
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2026
We're delighted you enjoyed your stay at Downtown Abbey Tod and we welcome you back to lovely, historic Wilmington again and again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very clean, well appointed and is situated in a great location to the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay in the heart of the historic district and, happy to have you as a guest, welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
This is the perfect location for staying in Wilmington. Amazing layout. Stocked better than most rentals. So many towels!off street parking. Cute little back patio. Walk to everything. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for the wife and I to get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
I'm delighted you found Downtown Abbey perfect! Thank you for your 5 star review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about it!Location especially
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
We were happy to host you ~ you're welcome back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Noise on street at night bothersome. Wouldn’t come back for that reason. Sleep important
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2026
We're glad you enjoyed our location ~ it's really a bonus to step out your front door and be within walking distance to all downtown Wilmington has to offer, isn't it? City noise ordnance restrictions and our Yoga Sleep Machines (made right here in Wilmington!) are provided for your sleep comfort.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Perfect location, clean and a great stay! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2025
Thank you Macey, we enjoyed hosting you and you're always welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect place to stay down town! Super close to everything you could dream of wanting to do while I was visiting! I’ll def stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

We had a great stay - good location, very clean. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2023
We're happy you enjoyed your stay Kate! We'd love to have you back whenever you're back in town!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! The house has clearly been remodeled recently. Kitchen was well equipped and host did a great job of providing everything you would need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2025
Thanks for choosing to stay with us at Downtown Abbey in the heart of our historic downtown! We appreciate your patronage and always welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and house. Well stocked and very clean. Will recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Downtown Abbey is the perfect location for a visit to historical downtown Wilmington ~ we're delighted you enjoyed your time with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Stay

Location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2024
Walk. Dine. Shop. Play. We're in the heart of it all here in the Historic District! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay @ Downtown Abbey!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Perfect location to see both the parade and events.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay with us during the Azalea Festival weekend! Wilmington has much to offer and with Downtown Abbey located in the heart of the historic district, everything is accessible by foot. You're welcome back anytime :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great walk to everything downtown location

Cute clean bungalow as pictured. Highly recommend for walking to everything downtown Wilmington.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2025
Downtown Abbey is the optimum location with access to everything in the historic district yet secluded enough to avoid high traffic areas. It's always nice to park and walk when discovering what new towns have to offer. Thanks for staying and we hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Great location, adorable property! Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2023
Thanks Tori, it was a pleasure hosting you. Stay in touch and welcome back anytime you're in town!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit family

The was great location and very cleaned
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2023
Thank you Nancy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Amazing stay!!! Clean home and centrally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2024
We're delighted you enjoyed your stay at Downtown Abbey! Thanks for visiting our wonderful city and for choosing to stay with us ~ come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect downtown location!!

Excellent! Clean, had everything we could have possibly needed, easy access, and an unbeatable location for exploring Wilmington.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2023
Thank you! We truly enjoyed hosting you and welcome you back on your return to Wilmington!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect!

This house is absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place, and incredible host

This stay was above and beyond what I expected. Incredible location.. The house was so well designed and furnished, I could live here full time. By far the best rental experience I have had.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
We're delighted you enjoyed your stay at Downtown Abbey John! You're always welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best rental in Wilmington!

We travel often and have stayed at numerous similar rentals in Wilmington and this is hands down the best. Perfect location, very clean, and perfectly remodeled. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2023
Thank you so much for your compliment Dovid, we strive to make your stay a stellar experience! You're welcome back anytime and thanks again for choosing Downtown Abbey!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place!

The house was beautiful and very clean. Communication with Jo Ann was great. Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2022
Thank you Claire! We enjoyed hosting you and welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Home was very clean and had everything we needed. Beds are very comfortable. Location is perfect. Host is very attentive. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2023
Thank you Bonnie, so happy to have you as our guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect

This is the only place we will stay when returning to Wilmington. Very clean and comfortable for myself, my wife and our disabled daughter. Short walk to a very nice extended Memorial Day weekend. Will book this again.
Sunset cruise just steps away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
We're delighted you enjoyed your stay Henry and look forward to hosting you in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wilmington - 3 night stay

We all absolutely loved the property and the location! It was our first time in Wilmington and I’m so glad we stayed here. I will definitely be back. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed our wonderful historic city and your Downtown Abbey accommodations! We look forward to seeing you again!
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