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The Art Loft - A Luxurious 2-BdRm in the Heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington

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Welcome to The Art Loft on Princess!!
Interior
Living area
Living area
A 65 inch TV for your enjoyment!

Reviews

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

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Cape Fear Community College
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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 · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Art Loft - A Luxurious 2-BdRm in the Heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington

Welcome to our newest luxury short-term rental in Historic Downtown Wilmington featuring outstanding work by local artists, The Art Loft on Princess!! Nestled in the heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington this 240-year-old property is a one-of-a-kind experience! You get to enjoy the energy of the Downtown area while taking advantage of the privacy of this second-floor property. Surrounded by outstanding coffee shops, restaurants, galleries, retail, performance halls, museums, nightclubs, and wedding venues and 2 blocks from the nationally recognized Wilmington River Walk. This is the perfect place to park your car and enjoy the ability to stroll to everything…Enjoy a long weekend or even a longer stay in The Art Loft on Princess. The building was originally completed in 1785 and served as the County Jail. The 24-inch thick walls, exposed beams, and high ceilings remain, though the remainder of the property is beautifully renovated with modern details and amenities to ensure your comfort. Unwind in Downtown Wilmington in this historic jewel. You'll find everything you need for a delightful stay. The property has a fully equipped kitchen, with granite countertops, modern appliances, a dining room, office space, a living room with a 65-inch TV, and a unique art installation on the ceiling. King-size master bedroom with fine linens and walk-in closet. Queen-sized second bedroom…both bedrooms with blackout draperies and 55-inch TVs. The full bath features a large walk-in shower, bidet toilet…plush towels, and robes. We almost forgot to mention the fully stocked coffee bar, with a Nespresso, Krups, Cuisinart Coffee Maker, French Press, Pour Over, and Electric Tea Kettle for those who like to enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee/tea in the morning.
Also included is a full laundry room washer/dryer, cable TV and internet streaming channels, and of course, wireless internet. Please note that there is a Ring doorbell/camera at the entry door off Princess Street and at the entry door of the unit. If you have any problems entering the unit please Ring us at any time and we will respond immediately. Please keep in mind that this beautiful property is located on the second floor of the building and there are no elevators. We can promise the climb is worth the effort! Whether you're exploring the city or simply relaxing indoors, this unique loft is the perfect home away from home. This is a family-operated property and our business, MoMentum Companies, is located at 103 S. Front St….just a short walk from this property. We are available 24/7. If you have trouble with the home, feel free to contact us:
Donna Wallin
Terry Espy
Drew Espy
John Sharkey
Kennan Espy
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington, a neighbourhood in Wilmington, is home to this apartment. Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Children's Museum of Wilmington, or check out an event or a game at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College.
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What's nearby

  • Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Riverwalk - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Slice of Life - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hell's Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Front Street Brewery - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Art Loft - A Luxurious 2-BdRm in the Heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Art Loft - A Luxurious 2-BdRm in the Heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington?

As of 6 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Art Loft - A Luxurious 2-BdRm in the Heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington on 11 May 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 at The Art Loft - A Luxurious 2-BdRm in the Heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Art Loft - A Luxurious 2-BdRm in the Heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Art Loft - A Luxurious 2-BdRm in the Heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Art Loft - A Luxurious 2-BdRm in the Heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington located?

Located in Downtown Wilmington, this family-friendly Wilmington apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Burgwin-Wright House and Riverwalk. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and City Stage Theatre 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. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was amazing and the location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it at The Art Loft and CANNOT wait to come back! The beds were the most comfortable, I do not believe my family has slept in that late EVER! Beautiful place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

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

Loved this place

Great location, clean, perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well organized and stocked for our stay. Amenities were great. Will highly recommend this stay to friends. Location is ideal and it was the perfect fit for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay! Pictures and description are 100% accurate. Hosts were super helpful and responsive with lots of great recommendations!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Visit

We enjoyed a great visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Berni H.

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

Fantastic place and location.

Fabulous stay. Nice towels, robes, coffee, tea, etc. Could walk to shops and restaurants. Parking was very house. Will be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Downtown

Property with great and very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Magen B.

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

Convenient location

We enjoyed our stay here and appreciated the parking pass. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA W.

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

Best place in Wilmington!

We had a wonderful time! Very well stoced, great location in the heart of downtown. The communication with our host is probably the best we’ve ever had and we’ve probably done 30+ vrbos we will definitely stay here again. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

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

Great stay in The Art Loft

The Art Loft is lovely with fun design throughout the place-our favorite part was talking about the painting on the ceiling. Very nice touches like robes and well-stocked coffee and tea for our stay. All communication was clear and helpful.The reviews discuss the loud music at night due to location being in the center of the night life-that is the case but the hosts provide ear plugs and noise machine. We had a great stay, Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful and convenient to everything in the Downtown Historic District. It was clean and well stocked with a parking deck conveniently behind the building. It can get loud at night because of the bars and restaurants in the area but the property managers provide ear plugs to use if needed. The beds were extremely comfortable and there were plenty of hangers in the closet to use. We are extremely pleased with the rental and will absolutely consider staying here again. The hosts were also very quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Betsy G.

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

Spectacular stay in the heart of Wilmington

Really nicely decorated, super comfortable and walkable to everywhere downtown. Every possible amenity. The only downside is that it’s across the street from a bar with outdoor live bands playing until 2 am. The music was fine, just hard to get to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Excellent work weekend!

We stayed at this amazing getaway for a work weekend to brainstorm ideas and plan for 2025. The loft had a great workspace and all the amenities we needed to get online. Kitchen was stocked with all the essentials and the coffee bar was amazing; all sorts of coffees and teas we could try! Very clean and the beds were so comfy! Will definitely book again when visiting Wilmington. Easy access to restaurants and shopping. Owners were very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

lisa f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit is very comfortable and well equipped. Plenty of towels and dishes etc. Beds are comfortable. Enjoyed the record player and vintage LPs. The primary bedroom is directly over a bar and across the street from a bar so there is a lot of noise on Friday and Saturday nights. There are sound machines and ear plugs to mitigate.The unit is very walkable to the river front, restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

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

Absolute perfection

This was the most amazing stay! Every detail is covered, the property is absolutely gorgeous and sang to my artist soul and literal steps from anything you could want or need. The only negative is just that we couldn’t stay instead of having to leave. So so so wonderful!!! We will FOR SURE be staying at the Art Loft again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kobi B.

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

Outstanding stay in gorgeous apartment

This was one of the nicest rental apartments I’ve ever stayed in, and I have stayed in many. The decor is stunning, attention to detail exacting, and the beds were super comfortable. It’s a very spacious and well lit apartment with pretty much everything you could need or want. The only issue was noise from the entertainment district, and even that was alleviated by the very thoughtful earplugs that were bedside in each room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leto P.

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

Fun and historical stay

The apartment was spotless and well-appointed. The location was fantastic. We enjoyed walking to restaurants and the river walk every night. As mentioned in earlier reviews, a bar below the main bedroom plays music late into the night. In the other bedroom, you couldn't hear the music. The owners provide a sound machine and earplugs to help with the noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMES G.

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

Wedding weekend

When I was searching for a location to stay for my daughter's wedding this one was perfectly centered for all her venues in Wilmington the listing was perfect and the amenities were as stated. Clean and very welcoming. As people saw it they said wow this accommodation are bougie! I heard that several times. Definitely a beautiful location and if you want to drink just go downstairs to the bar or if you want coffee or across the street. Definitely will return and we'll use this location again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia V.

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

Excellent property

Highly recommend this rental. The pictures accurately represent the space, but in person it is even better! The space is beautifully decorated, spotless, and has everything you might need. The location is perfect. So many restaurants, coffee shops, and stores at a short walk. Although the bar/music scene was very loud and vibrant on Saturday night, it didn’t bother my family (including 2 children ages 6 and 9). We would definitely rent again if we visit Wilmington. Thanks for hosting!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great loft in a great location

Great loft. Easy checking in with very clear instructions from the host. You are located in the heart of downtown Wilmington but you are 10-15 mins from the beach in Wrightsville, and a few blocks from river walk. We came with our 1 year old so it wasn’t difficult for us to manage. They host was able to provide a pack and play as well as a high chair! Hosts are upfront about this which is the noise. The loft is right around the corner from a bar that has a live band every night of the weekend so wasn’t ideal but we managed and host had ear plugs and a sound machine that we used for the night. Great hosts. Located near all the necessary sites for your travel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

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