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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2600 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Wilmington, NC
Riverwalk
Place, Riverwalk
1 min walk
Cape Fear Community College
Place, Cape Fear Community College
7 min walk
Wilmington Convention Center
Place, Wilmington Convention Center
10 min walk
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
7 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchenette
Dining area
About this property
Heart of Downtown - Front/Market Street
Welcome to Momentum Loft!
Our second floor condo overlooks the hustle & bustle of a busy and vibrant downtown Wilmington. Located in the busy intersection of Front and Market Street, the condo is footsteps away from shopping, dining, entertainment and attractions. Our location is a convenient stroll down the Riverwalk to Live Oak Bank Pavilion, Wilmington Convention Center and downtown wedding venues. Our block boasts storefront shopping full of retail, restaurants, deserts, and even an Irish Pub next door.
Our guests can expect the usual city noise. There are no clubs on this section of the block that play loud bass through the night. The Irish Pub next door does have 2 outdoors speakers that play music at a tolerable level until 2am. The living room is in the front of the condo to enjoy a bird’s eye view of what’s happening on the streets below. The bedroom is in the back of the unit eliminating a significant amount of the street noise.
Once you get downtown you don’t need your car anymore because you can walk everywhere. Our guests usually park in the City of Wilmington’s Market Street Parking Deck (behind the buildings across the street). The parking deck is pay by the hour or 14.00 all day if you don’t leave the deck. We offer premium parking in our private space on the ground level with unlimited exit/entry for 15.00 a day. It’s not included in the price of the stay because half of our guests travel to Wilmington by air and don’t need parking. If you are interested in premium parking, just let us know after you book. We will also ask when we send the check-in information on the morning of your stay.
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About the area
Wilmington
Located in Downtown Wilmington, a neighbourhood in Wilmington, this condo is near theme parks and near a water park. City Stage Theatre and Wilmington Railroad Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children's Museum of Wilmington and Riverfront Park. 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Wilmington, NC
What's nearby
Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Children's Museum of Wilmington - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cape Fear Community College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Wilmington Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Slice of Life - 1 min walk
Hell's Kitchen - 2 min walk
Beer Barrio - 1 min walk
Kilwin's - 1 min walk
Blue Post Billiards - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Heart of Downtown - Front/Market Street pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Heart of Downtown - Front/Market Street?
As of 15 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heart of Downtown - Front/Market Street on 8 Jul, 2026 start from S$187, 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 Heart of Downtown - Front/Market Street?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Heart of Downtown - Front/Market Street?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Heart of Downtown - Front/Market Street?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Heart of Downtown - Front/Market Street located?
Located in Downtown Wilmington, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of City Stage Theatre and Riverwalk. Burgwin-Wright House and Cape Fear River are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Probably our favorite place to stay in Wilmington. Location is perfect and right in the middle of everything. Not particularly quiet at night, but we knew that coming in and were able to sleep without issues.
Had the absolute best time and will rent no other space than this during future Wilmington trips. Host went above and beyond for us. There are truly good people still on this planet
Great location! I was there to go wedding dress shopping with my daughter and since her apartment was full, I opted to stay downtown where I could walk every where! The place had a great vibe and was perfect more me traveling alone. Is there noise from the street at night, sure but it didn’t bother me much at all. It was clean and had everything I needed for a short stay. I would definitely stay there again. Hunter was very responsive!
Hunter was great, check in and out was smooth. The location was perfect, right in the middle of everything which is where I wanted to be. If I had a complaint it would be noise that comes through from business in basement (the price ya pay for staying downtown. I would absolutely book this location again.
We found out first hand why the reviews were so positive. Great people to deal with and the place was perfect! If you’re looking for a place to stay while touring Wilmington, this is it!
Amazing hosts!!! Great communication, flexibility and knowledge of the area. Hunter gave us some great food and drink suggestions (don’t forget to stop by the distillery below the loft). Easy check-in, super safe area, steps from anything you could need, and all the basics amenities you need are in the apartment. Good sized place and didn’t feel cramped. Plenty of room to recharge after walking all over downtown Wilmington. Thanks again and hope to be back soon!!!
We really enjoyed our weekend in Wilmington. The apartment was in a great location, everything was clean and the host is a wonderful guy who answered all our questions. Try out the local business underneath the apartment: momentum distillery. Very cool!
Was here for the Ironman. 2nd stay at this place. It’s perfect. Great location. Reserve parking available. Great owner communication. Will be. Ack for sure.
This place, as well as the hosts, were amazing. It's such a great location and the place itself was cute and very comfortable. Everything was very clean and in good working condition. If you're going to be coming and going I would highly recommend paying for their parking pass. I'll definitely be booking here again for my future trips to Wilmington.
Great location. Very clean. Nice space to get away. Owner responded quickly to our texts and gave great directions. It rained but we still had a nice time hanging out in the condo.
luis h.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Justin
13 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful trip, the owners are wonderful, quick to respond with an issues (only issue I had was road closures due to a festival, nothing they did) but they were to quick to help with alternate directions etc. would definitely stay again
This place for perfect for a nice little girls weekend!
Ashley B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Hunter Ford
A humble surf shop owner.
Why they chose this property
In May of 2008, my wife and I opened Momentum Surf and Skate in downtown Wilmington at 5 North Front Street. I was running a fine dining restaurant at 114 Market Street called Deluxe and the Front Street building I had my eye on came up for rent! We wasted no time and leased the space without any plan or funding, just a dream! Our new business flourished and we decided in 2011 to renovate our upstairs surfboard gallery back into an apartment for our visiting friends. Our friendship base grew quickly when everyone realized how cool our little downtown condo was so we had to get organized with a calendar and a way for people to help us pay the bills. Now VRBO handles all of that for us!
What makes this property unique
We are in the middle of the hustle & bustle and downtown Wilmington is beautiful all 4 seasons of the year! Immerse yourself in the culture and tastings of the Port City and celebrate the life you deserve!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests