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

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Riverwalk
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Street parking available
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washer/dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellamy Mansion Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

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

Property # 3265310vb
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

Located in Wilmington, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach, while Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Battleship North Carolina are cultural highlights. Ready for a night out? Consider Ted's Fun On The River and Waterline Brewing Co..
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bellamy Mansion Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Savard Beer & Board - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Concorde Espresso Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hidden Grounds Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rooster & The Crow - ‬8 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 does it cost to stay at Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!?

As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee! on 5 August 2026 start from NZ$294, 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 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. Ted's Fun On The River and Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was great. The house was clean, parking was easy, and the host was communicative. The location being within walking distance of food, drinks, and coffee would be hard to beat. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location! Host was super responsive!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and clean. Really convenient to downtown. Had everything we needed. Such a nice place! We would love to stay again!Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Liked: Location
Great location, comfortable beds . I would stay again but if you are a lite sleeper bring a noise maker. Upstairs tenants can be loud.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

renee U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in downtown Wilmington. The house has so much character. You can easily walk to restaurants ands shops. The owner is extremely helpful and readily available. Parking could be tricky with multiple cars as the streets get really busy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very clean!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2026
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as described. Very nice set up and very clean. We were thrilled to have a parking spot off the street as well! The host was attentive and the check in instructions were super easy. We will definitely keep this one on our places to stay in Wilmington.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianka S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy parking, clean accommodations, and convenient to everything. We look forward to a future stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2026
Thank you :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Decorated so cute!! Very convenient location. It’s an older historical home downtown so the sound carries from roomTo room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was decorated so nicely! Great location to downtown and riverfront area !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2026
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay with the pups. Host was great and very accommodating, house is amazing and walking distance to everything. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2026
You made our day! thank you :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was super welcoming and accommodating. Great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2026
Thank you :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was gorgeous. The beds were so comfy. The decor was fantastic. The kitchen was perfect to cook in. Everything about this place is adorable. I will be booking this place evertime I stay in town. Thank you so much. The Marilyn is the top rated stay in town in my book. Thank you again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such kind words!
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2026
Thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and beautiful space!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2025
Thank you so much :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gracious and responsive host. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was great! Already planning a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing ! Place was beautiful and very spacious and clean! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2026
Thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2025
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had the most amazing one night stay here! The place is stunning - great location, great price, comfortable beds, very clean and well stocked! The check-in was quick and easy. A huge thank you to the hosts for being so helpful and responsive. It was greatly appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn L.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2025
Thank you Shawn!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thanks Sarah!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Topher C.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
You are too kind thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Thank you so much!

About the host

Hosted by steven kefalas

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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.

What makes this property unique

Fabulous historic house and amazing location put you right in the center of it all
You may even get lucky and see a horse and carriage walking by!

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