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Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!

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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Air conditioning
Kitchen

Explore the area

Wilmington, NC

Riverwalk
‪6 min walk‬
Wilmington Convention Center
‪18 min walk‬
Battleship North Carolina
‪3 min drive‬
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!

Welcome to the Marilyn. NO CLEANING FEE. Drop dead gorgeous 3 bedroom steps from downtown Wilmington river walk and all restaurants and bars. Fully stocked with EVERYTHING you need. Keurig and full coffee maker all linens and sheets provided. Just bring clothes!
There is nothing like this in Wilmington. 1 off street and ample free on street parking included! 3 bedrooms. Queen, Queen and King sleep 6. There is also an air mattress that can sleep 2 more for a total of 8. Washer and dryer included with supplies. All towels, linens and sheets are provided. Plenty of paper towels, toilet tissue, dishwasher and a FULLY stocked kitchen for making memories with family.
Hi Speed WIFI, Steamer for clothes also available
All TVs are smart TVs as well. One off street space parking space is included and there is ample free street parking as well. this is the bottom floor of a 2 unit duplex. Both can be rented together :)

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Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Lock the doors

Please put any used sheets & towels in a pile on the floor. We wash blankets off site

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

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

Wilmington Historic District, a neighbourhood in Wilmington, is home to this holiday home. 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.

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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

Riverwalk - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Cape Fear Community College - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Wilmington Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Battleship North Carolina - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
‪Hidden Grounds Coffee - ‬10 min walk
‪Elijah's - ‬8 min walk
‪The Reel Café - ‬11 min walk
‪The River Rat - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee! located?

Located in Wilmington Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Latimer House and Riverwalk. Children's Museum of Wilmington and Burgwin-Wright House are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Topher C.

26 Jul, 2025

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

Great overnight stay

Easy walk to the waterfront. Super cute street!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn L.

16 Jul, 2025

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

Great location can walk to the downtown river walk in no time.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

4 Aug, 2025

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

Excellent Stay – Stylish, Walkable, and Welcoming

Great house in historic area. The decor made it extra special. Host was responsive and checked in to make sure stay was going great. Super easy check in and check out process. Nice walk to the downtown area.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

29 Jun, 2025

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

Great location

We loved our stay in this adorable place! Great location and host were a tremendous help when we left something behind!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

27 May, 2025

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

Great location

Host were niceClean placeWalking distance to downtown Friendly community

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

B C.

5 Jun, 2025

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

Great location and walkable to downtown. As advertised!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

27 Jul, 2025

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

Steve is a wonderful owner. The Showstopper was was really cute. The place was immaculate, the kitchen was stocked with what we needed and the beds were comfortable. Steve was easy to communicate with and very prompt in answering any questions we had. We definitely would recommend staying here as we will likely do again next summer. And it is so close to all the action!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eena G.

4 Jul, 2025

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

Absolutely recommend

We absolutely loved our stay at this house! It was clean, cozy, and well-prepared for a family like ours. The kids felt right at home. The location was quiet and convenient, with everything we needed nearby. We would definitely love to come back again. Thank you so much!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey R.

26 Apr, 2025

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

Great Place. Great Location.

Overall I was impressed. The place was great, clean, easy to check in and there were no crazy clean up procedures. Great stay!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

28 Dec, 2024

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

Great quick stay!

We were just in town for one night and this was a great place to stay!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles b.

27 Feb, 2025

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

Excellent stay in Wilmington

Very much enjoyed wilmington and our stay at stevens house. Highly recommend to anyone in the area!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

26 Mar, 2025

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

Great Stay!

Nice place. We'll be back!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron K.

6 Jun, 2025

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

Beautiful neighborhood

Stopped in Wilmington for one night for business. So glad I booked this VRBO. Walk to the Riverwalk and have dinner over the water. Loved it.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hunter R.

1 May, 2025

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

Wedding Stay

We were in town for a wedding and we needed a place to stay that was close to the venue. It was perfect for what we needed.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

13 Nov, 2024

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

Excellent place to stay

Close to downtown without all the noise from the bars.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milo

21 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great location and the owner is great to work with!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

3 Jul, 2024

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

Great stay!

If you are looking for a convenient location to a fun downtown Wilmington, this is it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

19 Aug, 2024

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

Nice family stay

Clean and comfortable for our family of five.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

6 Feb, 2025

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

Fantastic!!

Great location, walking distance to downtown and the riverfront. Great bed! Great shower, the water pressure was amazing! The pups enjoyed walking around the neighborhood too

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

9 Oct, 2024

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

We had a wonderful stay!

We absolutely loved the house. The listing was 100% accurate. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

6 Nov, 2024

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

Great Spot Downtown!

This property was very clean and easy to access, walking distance from the boardwalk in downtown ILM. I’d highly recommend this spot for your next IPM vacation!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

1 Jun, 2024

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

Fun whimsical place close to everything!

We loved staying at this cute little place. Everything was perfect!! We will definitely stay here again if we get the chance!!

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn S.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Lovely Historic Area House

House is located in the beautiful historic area of Wilmington. We loved reading the neighboring house historic plates as we walked downtown, super cute area!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

28 Oct, 2024

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

Girls Trip

We loved our stay at the “showstopper”. Everything about the house was wonderful and location could not have been better. We walked to several areas of Wilmington and always felt safe and had a blast.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek C.

24 May, 2025

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

Very Nice Home

We stayed on the first floor of the home. The location was very close to downtown and the riverwalk. It was very clean, had lots of room and was nicely decorated. The kitchen had nice appliance and had plenty of tableware. Communication with the owner was great, he replied quickly and provided plenty of information. The only issue I had was hearing the people on the second floor. They were not doing anything to be loud, but the house is old and you can hear whenever they are walking and the had a pet so you could also hear it running around.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by steven kefalas

Hi I'm Steve and fortunate to call beautiful Wilmington Home. I'm from NYC originally.
I manage my own homes and take extraordinary efforts to insure my guests have a memorable stay

Why they chose this property

Absolutely sexy and sophisticated sexy 3 bedroom in the heart of downtown Wilmington historic district. Mere minutes to the River walk, and all the restaurants and downtown scene

Private off street as well as ample free on street parking as well.
This house combined with the other 3 bedroom is a masterpiece. Can be rented together for a total of 6 bedrooms and sleeps 16 total.