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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Porch or lanai
Barbecue grill
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Explore the area
Wilmington, NC
Bellamy Mansion Museum
Place, Bellamy Mansion Museum
3 min walk
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Place, Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
5 min walk
Riverwalk
Place, Riverwalk
10 min walk
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
7 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Back Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Front Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Sunroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House
Solidly renovated 1866 Italianate House in the Historic District in the Downtown Wilmington neighborhood .Gorgeous old hardwood floors, footstep-worn thresholds, tiled fireplaces & time-shifted glass panes tell you this house has been here 150 years! Our 3 bedroom/2-bath/full-kitchen duplex is walking distance to anywhere downtown & short 17 minute drive to the beach! A very large backyard for hanging out.
Hello GUEST We expect you around 5-6 PM but if this is not correct and you come later , let us know before your arrival. We live next door with our 12 year old who goes to sleep at 8:30 PM , which means we will be upstairs and won't hear any knocking . We live on N.6th Street near the Princess St. intersection and the house is colored pale rose. Your entrance is on the left . Please call us 30 minutes before arrival so that we can arrange to meet you and give you the keys .The Doorknob in front is historic and decorative, please use Metal handle to push door open and be gentle with the old doors. Now about the place.....You have a functioning kitchen with glasses and cups for all beverages, a coffee machine with filters and grinder plus toaster and a working oven . Recycling and trash pickup is early on Monday morning so we will let you know when we pull all the receptacles to the street . Let us know if you need another bag .Please put all TRASH out on sunday evening Linens and towels are all there with soap but you will need Shampoo if ours is wrong for you, shower gel and more toilet paper. The 2 toilets use Eco-Flush so please hold handle 3 seconds when you flush.
You have 2 bedrooms upstairs , both with queen beds plus a sunroom in the back with a doublebed . The Sunroom is accessible through the second bedroom but all the rooms have doors for privacy. There is a Shower and bathroom upstairs. There is also a fully equipped laundryroom. Laundry detergent is ultra concentrated so please fill cap up to line 2 for each load. When using dryer, please put on LOW HEAT, HIGH does not work .Extra blankets and towels . Access to upper floor is by spiral staircase from living room and by a straight stairwell from back porch leading to second bedroom upstairs. All switches and pullchains control light and fans . Downstairs is a queen sofa bed with the sheets and pillows in the 2 grey ottoman, a bathroom with tub and shower.Have beach towels if you do go to Wrightsville Beach or buy them because all the house towels are only for showering in the house. Any other questions please do not hesitate to contact us ......a lot to read uh. Amy and Luca
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Property # 896355vb
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Wilmington
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Wilmington Historic District, a neighbourhood in Wilmington. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach, while Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Battleship North Carolina are cultural highlights. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and Cape Fear Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby.
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Cape Fear Community College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Riverwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Savorez - 4 min walk
Hell's Kitchen - 7 min walk
Copper Penny - 9 min walk
Slice of Life - 9 min walk
The Half - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House ?
As of 3 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House on 8 Jun 2026 start from £208, 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 Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House ?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House ?
Checkout is at 1:00 PM.
Where is Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House located?
Located in Wilmington Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bellamy Mansion Museum and Riverwalk. Carolina Heights and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Amy and Luca were very attentive to us. We enjoyed visiting with them. We walked all around the historic district. The weather was perfect. We were there for my grandson's wedding!
Exceptional hosts! Very nice and easy to work with. Nice house, loved the antique look to some of the furniture. Walking distance to downtown, which we did often.
Luca and Amy were so helpful. We had an unexpected family emergency and they went out of their way to make us feel at home as they prepared the home for our visit. I would highly recommend this home to people visiting with children and/or pets. I just can’t say enough about the beauty of this home!
We loved the hosts, the house is even more beautiful and spacious than pictured, the back yard was a nice respite, great location and I’ll be back for sure!!! Five stars
Perfect place to stay for the weekend! We were amazed at how great the location is. Walkable to downtown and in a beautiful neighborhood, quick drive to the beach. We would stay again in a second!
The home had old world class. Love that they kept the features original from the build of the home. Location was perfect. With a short walk we were able to attend our nephew's wedding.
We wished to spend some time in the Historical District of Wilmington, with convenient walking access to the Riverfront and the downtown Restaurants and Entertainment. This was it! Our hosts were superb, the neighbors joyfully shared their community and our 159 year old lodging was on point!
Graham H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2025
Hey VRBO ,We gave Graham a 5 star review : Why have you posted that we would not host him again ???? WE WOULD HOST GRAHAM ANYTME HE RETURNS , VRBO !!!
Amy & Luca
About the host
Hosted by Luca Coletāo
Luca Coletao is a master printmaker from New York City and Amy Howell is a former middle school teacher and translator plus a bookeeper for several clients .We are parents to young Asa Matisse and we both speak , read and write french. We have lived in town since 2014.
Why they chose this property
We absolutely love our neighborhood. Stroll around the streets nearby and admire the beautiful historic homes, such as the Bellamy Mansion which is just around the corner. Walk six blocks to the Riverfront walk and five blocks to the restaurants on Front Streets. We love to eat at Le Bistro Caprice on Market and Water St or PinPoint right on Market between 2nd & Front St.. You'll also find cool places even closer that Amy has listed inside the unit' kitchen . On 4th and Walnut is Flytrap Brewery where there's usually some live music on the weekends and a local food truck. Head south on 6th St., and you land on Castle St. in the heart of the Antiques district. Among the boutiques, you can find Jester's Java for delicious lunch or brunch and Luna Caffe if you just want to take a break and plan your next stop. Also on the south side on 2nd and Orange is the Children's Museum and a few blocks further is Greenfield Lake park, where you can rent paddle boats, canoes and kayaks or just let the kids run around the playground.
What makes this property unique
How many 4000 + sq.foot Historic District homes with a quarter acre backyard can you find in Downtown Wilmington ? Answer : four. Our rarity makes us unique .