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Experience downtown Wilmington's historic charm at this classic house, boasting a cozy front porch and screened-in space perfect for relaxation. Inside, enjoy wide plank oak hardwoods, a spacious living room with half bath and laundry closet.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downtown Wilmington home in the Historic District, near to Cape Fear River Walk

This classic, downtown house has the look and feel of a home built in the early 1900s, but all the updates of a home built just over a decade ago. Conveniently located in downtown Wilmington's historic district, and just a short walk to our booming central business district, this thoughtfully designed home has it all. A cozy, covered front porch is perfect for receiving and entertaining friends and neighbors, while the screened porch is better served for those best of friends that stay a little longer. Inside, the main floor is covered with wide plank oak hardwoods, and offers a spacious living room, breakfast area, half bath with laundry closet, and a tastefully designed kitchen featuring granite, stainless appliances, and an impressive bar area with glass display cabinets. The hardwood floors continue upstairs, where you'll find all three bedrooms including a generously appointed master suite. Home has been meticulously maintained and is ready for someone new to call it home.
Utilities included: electricity, heat, internet, air conditioning and water.
No Smoking. No Pets

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,512 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Small dogs and cats are permitted

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: High chair available

Events

No events allowed
No congregating on front porch after 11.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No congregating on front porch after 11.
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cozy Historic Wilmington Home

About the neighborhood

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Wilmington Historic District, a neighborhood in Wilmington. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Children's Museum of Wilmington, or check out an event or a game at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College. Jet skiing, kayaking, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Wilmington travel guide
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NC, Wilmington

What's nearby

  • Aerial panorama view of Wilmington North Carolina historic district along the Cape Fear river, with the North Carolina battleship with cloudy sky
    Riverwalk
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bellamy Mansion Museum showcases stunning architecture and historical significance in Wilmington Historic District, North Carolina
    Bellamy Mansion Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Old Thalian Hall In Wilimington, North Carolina Was Built In 1858 As City Hall And A Performing Arts Center.
    Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wilmington_WilmingtonConventionCenter_6127710_0004
    Wilmington Convention Center
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion
    3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    9 min walk
  • Savard Beer & Board
    9 min walk
  • Hidden Grounds Coffee
    10 min walk
  • Concorde Espresso Bar
    8 min walk
  • The Pilot House
    8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Wilmington home in the Historic District, near to Cape Fear River Walk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Wilmington home in the Historic District, near to Cape Fear River Walk ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Wilmington home in the Historic District, near to Cape Fear River Walk ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Wilmington home in the Historic District, near to Cape Fear River Walk located?

This family-friendly Wilmington vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Latimer House and Riverwalk. Children's Museum of Wilmington and Bellamy Mansion Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Downtown Wilmington home in the Historic District, near to Cape Fear River Walk Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Varana M.

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

Ladies Weekend

This house was perfect for us. Close to the riverwalk, good food. Very clean and had everything we needed. It was a plus that they provided beach towels too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Wilmington Weekend

The house was just as advertised; cozy home in a great location. Host was very responsive and all our needs were met. Will recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Beautiful home with historic decor

Fantastic home in a safe area. Family enjoyed: Walking to the local spots. Riding our bikes to new places. Coffee on the great front porch. Wine on the screened in back sunroom. No complaints!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana A.

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

Family wedding

A wonderful cozy home in a historical neighborhood close to all great restaurants and beaches. We loved every minute of our visit and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

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

Sweet Home in Historic District

This cute well-kept home was immaculate and extremely well stocked. We enjoyed the walkability to town for shopping and dining.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

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

Wonderful time

This is a wonderful home in an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Beautiful Home - Great Location

My partner and I had a wonderful stay in this lovely, historic home. The neighborhood was quiet yet close to the Riverwalk and felt very safe. I wholeheartedly recommend this property! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Wonderful

Great location, walkable to downtown. House was perfect. Front porch was very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great house in a great location

The house is very cute, well appointed, super clean and in a fabulous historic district location. We had a couple of communication hiccups, but overall a good visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

Excellent Rental

Property was several blocks from river walk on a beautiful street. Also able to walk to/around greenfield lake. Enjoyed by my adult daughters and would recommend highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Wedding

We stayed at the house as our daughter’s wedding reception was at the Little Drum Landing on the River Walk. This is a beautiful home. It was nice to sit and relax on the front porch. The neighborhood is very safe and we enjoyed the short walk to the river front. Would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Family Thanksgiving in Wilmington

Great location in quiet, safe neighborhood that’s walkable to downtown. Everything in house is in working order and clean. Thoughtful owners with nice amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the best VRBO homes we've ever stayed in as a family. The house was immaculately cleaned with a very warm decor that made us feel at home quickly. The location of the house in Historic Wilmington was perfect for walking downtown for restaurants, bars and other things to do. We also found it very easy to get to and from Wrightsville Beach. The addition of a beach umbrella and a couple chairs was a lovely bonus.The screened in porch in the back was one of my favorite spots. Sitting out there one morning I was visited by a very colorful friend (see pic)Karen was very responsive and communicative throughout the duration of our stay. Would highly recommend and will likely stay here again as our son will be attending UNCW next fall!
Look closely at the knot on this tree. This was taken from the screened in back porch. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilee L.

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

Terrific place!

We would love to stay here again. The house was extremely clean. The location was ideal. It’s in a great neighborhood, near Front Street, and close to many good restaurants. The hosts were responsive and helpful. Our family of four were grateful for the three nice bedrooms, laundry, and a stocked kitchen. What a great place!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

maggi W.

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

Quaint house in charming neighborhood

My family stayed over Thanksgiving while in town for a basketball tournament. The house is in a great neighbor and we enjoyed being able to walk into town and to the River Walk. We had everything we needed for our small Thanksgiving dinner and relaxing time with family. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S., Roopville, GA

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

Girls weekend

The house is as advertised! Very clean and well appointed. Screened in porch is a bonus. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia R.

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

Family Meet Up

This home is a complete gem, nestled in a quiet neighborhood near everything you would want to do in downtown Wilmington. 4 blocks from the waterfront, and within walking distance of several coffee shops, restaurants, and attractions. We loved having quiet gatherings on the front porch. The house is tastefully decorated, and provided everything we needed for our family gathering. Loved this house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

New Memories

It actually looked like the pictures. We had plenty of space, it was the perfect size for the 4 of us adults to relax. The location was convenient to everything we wanted to do. Neighborhood was quiet and charming. Property manager, Karen was caring and helpful! It was a comfortable pleasure to stay here. I would recommend this home! However I would also recommend stocking the kitchen with a few items like foil and ziplock bags, cleaning the ice machine occasionally and fixing the latch on the dishwasher. There will always be little glitches… Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Immaculate and comfortable

This house is beautiful- seems to have been renovated and/or recently redecorated. Everything was in perfect working order, plenty of towels and paper supplies. We were visiting with my 87 yo mother so weren’t able to do a lot of walking but for a younger group this house is located in a quiet neighborhood but a very comfortable walking distance to the downtown area. We would absolutely stay here again when visiting Wilmington.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

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

Good stay

Place had great decor”my style”. Location good, quiet and walking distance to cape fear river. We never used the oven but someone used the self clean and didn’t wipe it out, doesn’t look clean with all the white sediment and oven door handles as dirty. Overall remains 5 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Baron B.

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

Payee

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

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

January in Wilmington

My wife & I live in VT, but our son and daughter live in NC. We wanted to spend more time with our kids and be somewhere warmer than VT during the month of January.This was our 1st visit to Wilmington. The house is charming, well equipped (e.g. kitchen utensils), and exactly as described in the listing, located on a cobble stone street in the Historic District, and a short 10 - 15 minute walk to many restaurants, breweries, and the river walk. My only regret is that we didn't stay for an extra week, because the weather in VT when we returned was cold and snowy while Wilmington was close to 70 degrees!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hobert H.

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

Quiet, charming, excellent home!

Quiet, charming, quite clean and roomy home! Very good quality finishes (I'm a former trim carpenter) and work inside. A couple of trains in the middle of the night, but otherwise amazingly quiet and comfortable! We were greeted by a neighborhood cat and entertained by the squirrels while there..! Parking wasn't bad, only had to park down the street once. Had a little mixup with check in initially but was straightened out promptly, no issues. We had a terrific visit and this home made it all the more special!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn I.

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

Sweet, sentimental journey

Being from Hawaii, I live a really long way from Wilmington, which is my mother‘s birthplace. I came here 25 years after she passed away to meet second cousins and their children for the first time. I chose this beautiful house purposely in the historic district and large enough that I could have one or two friends over at a time from various parts of my life: college, graduate school, and the U.S. Army. All of them loved the house as much as I did and we were extremely comfortable. The location was perfect for walking down to the river and eating at so many wonderful restaurants.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

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

Great family gathering!

Great property to get our adult kids and family together. Loved Wilmington!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025