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Beautiful home in downtown historic core just 2 blocks from Cape Fear river!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

About this property

Beautiful home in downtown historic core just 2 blocks from Cape Fear river!

Walk downtown from this beautiful 1905 Historical Home!


Located in the Wilmington Downtown Historic District , this historical home is loaded with charm and elegance. Our goal in offering this home to you is to bring you the character of our early 1900’s home , while still giving you modern conveniences and comfort.

Throughout this home you will find the charm of a home built turn of the century such as a beautiful Keeping Room, hardwood floors along with modern amenities to help you relax and enjoy your time.

*Romantically themed bedrooms
with decorative fireplaces and queen and king beds.

*Beautifully remodeled bathroom with shower and romantic soaking tub to relax away your stress.

*Kitchen amenities include coffee maker, dishwasher, microwave, kitchen island with bar stools along with a Dining Room with a decorative fireplace and a table that seats 6 people

*Cozy family room with flat screen TV

* Relaxing front porch with rocking chairs and screened in back porch with comfy furniture to enjoy your time relaxing.

*Corn Hole game for hours of fun and entertainment in a quaint backyard oasis which is fully fenced for dogs.

*Two minute walk to the River Walk

*WiFi and streaming TV included

Located perfectly to enjoy the greater Wilmington and Port City areas

● Walking distance to the Riverfront which includes dozens of restaurants, wine bars, craft breweries, antique shopping, retail stores
● Enjoy history and culture by walking to the Cape Fear Museum, Children’s Museum, Bellamy Mansion Museum or USS North Carolina Battleship
● 15 minute drive to Wrightsville or Carolina Beach

We look forward to your stay in this home away from home as you enjoy all that Wilmington and the surrounding areas have to offer.

Property manager

Craig Dye
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Wilmington

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Wilmington Historic District, a neighbourhood in Wilmington. 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. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Prost Biergarten - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Husk Seed Store And Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Anne Bonny's Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful home in downtown historic core just 2 blocks from Cape Fear river! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful home in downtown historic core just 2 blocks from Cape Fear river!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful home in downtown historic core just 2 blocks from Cape Fear river!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful home in downtown historic core just 2 blocks from Cape Fear river! located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin D.

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

Beautiful home in a great location

Craig’s house is a beautiful historic home in a great location. My family could walk downtown and to the river very easily! Craig was great with communication as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

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

Fantastic stay!

Great house in a great location! Very clean and had everything we needed and more. Very easy walk to shops and restaurants. Only small request would be curtains in the bedroom because the mornings were bright. But no other issues at all. Loved our stay here and we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

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

Beautiful Wilmington Home

Beautiful home in a great location. Lots of restaurants and shops we could walk too. The fenced yard was perfect for our dog. The beaches were a short drive away. Off street parking but we had no issues. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margo M.

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

Terrific hosts and house

Great location! Very close to historic downtown Wilmington and walkable to many restaurants and bars, and the boardwalk. The house was huge and clean with tons of amenities. We highly recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

Weekend away

Great location Beautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen p.

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

Lovely home and stay

We very much enjoyed our stay. The home was lovely and honestly, one of the best stocked homes of the VRBO's we have stayed. I also loved all of the decorations that made it feel like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry D.

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

Dog friendly, and perfect location!

Nice and safe neighborhood in a 100 year old home!Great location, and near the River. Home is very comfortable and well supplied. Responsive off site manager!Do not fail to eat at Olivero Italian restaurant, 2 blocks away!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora B.

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

Historical Wilmington Gem

A beautifully restored home just a couple of blocks from the Riverwalk. The homeless clean and updated. The backyard was perfect for our dog. We were able to run and walk the riverfront as well as enjoy great food and coffee. It was good to be back in Wilmington and we are grateful we found such a wonderful home to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

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

Highly recommend

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful and still has a lot of the details from the time period. The backyard is fenced and the dogs enjoyed exploring. The location is in walking distance to shops, restaurants, and river walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailee H.

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

Great Weekend Stay!

We enjoyed this house SO much and will be using it again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

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

Perfect spot

This was a great place - quiet, clean, comfortable and just what I needed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd C.

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

Thanksgiving retreat!

Loved the house, great location. Easy walk to downtown and water front area (restaurants and shops). Great size bedrooms and large kitchen. Screened in porch on the back of the house was a plus. Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert F.

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

Very nice house in a great location.

The house was beautiful and well kept. It had everything needed for an enjoyable stay in Wilmington NC.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

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

Wilmington trip

We had a wonderful stay in this charming home. Great location, and it had all the amenities and special touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole m.

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

Wonderful home

It's was beautiful!!! Close to everything downtown. Could also walk if it was warmer while we there. Only downside is no driveway and there was always a car parked directly in front of house. We were there 4 days and always a car directly in front. So that was a bummer. Other than that it was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grayson L.

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

Beautiful Historic Downtown Wilmington Home!

We had a wonderful stay! The house is amazing and decorated beautifully! The location is great! Walking distance to so many great downtown spots and a short drive to the beach. In addition to being beautiful, the house was immaculate! We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Spectacular- great home, great location and even better host

Close to everything, back porch for happy hour/relaxing and to many good restaurants and entertainment venues to single out. We will be back. A++++
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyliss P.

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

Summer Golf Vacation

Loved the location and the owners thought of everything to have in the house! Craig was so helpful and always responded quickly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

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

Wilmington Historic Home

This lovely home in a quiet neighborhood of historic Wilmington was perfect for our stay. It was very clean and comfortable, with all that we needed for our vacation. The rooms were comfortable and the kitchen and bathrooms well equipped. We enjoyed sitting on the sweet porches in the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Very nice!

Loved the house! It was even better than the pics. The neighborhood is beautiful, walkable with dog, and close to the riverfront shops and restaurants. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you! Linda T
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

EdnaRuth H.

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

Birthday weekend trip

Enjoyed staying at the house, especially the back screened-in porch, 2 big fans with patio lights - cool even on a 90 degree day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Z.

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

Great place to stay

The location is safe and walkable friendly. We walked to river walk several times. Quiet neighborhood. Craig provided prompt and immediate communication.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Labor Day weekend in Wilmington

I was there to check on our home renovation, going on two blocks away. The location was very convenient for everything that we wanted to do, including checking out Waterline Brewery (walking distance), Riverwalk, and all sorts of restaurants and pubs. We were also close to the amphitheater, where we attended a Marty Stuart concert. Great location and very comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graciela R.

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

Nice Historic Home

Beautiful home located very close to the river. Such a clean and cute place. We visited family and had a great stay here. Thank you kindly, Grace Rubio
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kiersten W.

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

Wonderful stay in historic Wilmington

This home had all the modern conveniences for a wonderful long weekend in Wilmington - plus historic charm with a quiet block location that was near everything! Immaculate condition, clean, and so comfortable. Even a home office. Tons of room. This one is a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Craig Dye

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My name is Craig and I live just a few blocks away. My wife (Char) and I manage the rental of this home for our lifelong friends Ron and Carol who live out of state and use this as a vacation home until they retire. They have furnished the home for themselves so you will not find some of the shortcuts you often find in investment properties. The master bedroom is locked off with the owners personal possessions but the rest of the house is included with your stay. My wife and I have been renting our own home for several years and have learned how to make your experience enjoyable and not corporate. You will access the home electronically so you will never see us unless you request to. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

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