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Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown
Holiday home in Wilmington, 8-minute walk to Riverwalk
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Wilmington, NC
- Place, Riverwalk6 min walk
- Place, Cape Fear Community College16 min walk
- Place, Wilmington Convention Center18 min walk
- Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)7 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
About this property
Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown
Welcome to The Historic Gem!
Located in Downtown Wilmington's Historic District, our home was built in 1889! Known as the "Cummings-Taylor House", on a cobblestone paved-road and consists of three spacious, private/separate apartments. It has been completely, meticulously renovated & decorated to preserve its rich history + aesthetic.
• 10 minute walk/4 blocks to the heart of downtown Wilmington & Riverwalk!
- Come relax, enjoy & make yourself at home in this spacious and serene space.
Embrace all the charm of a historically-preserved property, filled with natural lighting throughout, yet every amenity of a modern home that you'll need during your trip!
• You'll be staying in the completely private/separate, bottom floor apartment of the triplex.
• There are guests that may be staying in the apartments located above and below.
☀ 10 minute walk (.4 miles) to the heart of downtown Wilmington!
- You'll be a quick & stunning stroll to all of the local favorite restaurants, bars, concerts, and family activities we can't wait to share it with you!
~ KEY FEATURES ~
☀ Private, spacious second floor of the triplex
☀ 2 Bedrooms - 2 Queen sized beds (fresh + comfy linens)
☀ 1 Full Bathroom
☀ Fully stocked kitchen, equipped with everything you need for a delicious meal (complete list is located below!)
☀ Stocked coffee & tea for your morning cup
☀ Central AC / Heat
☀ 55" Smart TV (brand new) with access to streaming platforms for you to log-in and watch your favorite shows
Located in Downtown Wilmington's Historic District, our home was built in 1889! Known as the "Cummings-Taylor House", on a cobblestone paved-road and consists of three spacious, private/separate apartments. It has been completely, meticulously renovated & decorated to preserve its rich history + aesthetic.
• 10 minute walk/4 blocks to the heart of downtown Wilmington & Riverwalk!
- Come relax, enjoy & make yourself at home in this spacious and serene space.
Embrace all the charm of a historically-preserved property, filled with natural lighting throughout, yet every amenity of a modern home that you'll need during your trip!
• You'll be staying in the completely private/separate, bottom floor apartment of the triplex.
• There are guests that may be staying in the apartments located above and below.
☀ 10 minute walk (.4 miles) to the heart of downtown Wilmington!
- You'll be a quick & stunning stroll to all of the local favorite restaurants, bars, concerts, and family activities we can't wait to share it with you!
~ KEY FEATURES ~
☀ Private, spacious second floor of the triplex
☀ 2 Bedrooms - 2 Queen sized beds (fresh + comfy linens)
☀ 1 Full Bathroom
☀ Fully stocked kitchen, equipped with everything you need for a delicious meal (complete list is located below!)
☀ Stocked coffee & tea for your morning cup
☀ Central AC / Heat
☀ 55" Smart TV (brand new) with access to streaming platforms for you to log-in and watch your favorite shows
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
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About the area
Wilmington
Located in Wilmington, this holiday home is in the city centre. Latimer House and Burgwin-Wright House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Cotton Exchange and Mayfaire Town Center. Children's Museum of Wilmington and Cape Fear Museum are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Wilmington, NC
What's nearby
- Riverwalk - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Bellamy Mansion Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Cape Fear Community College - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
- Wilmington Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Burger King - 7 min walk
- Savard Beer & Board - 9 min walk
- Elijah's - 8 min walk
- Rx Restaurant & Bar - 4 min walk
- Concorde Espresso Bar - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Bill Riesner
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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