Heart of Downtown- pet-friendly ILM retreat!

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with stools.
A modern staircase with a wooden handrail and a black metal railing.
A spacious living room with a black leather sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A modern living room with a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden coffee table, a black sofa, and a dining area in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, and a window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • 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

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Wilmington

Northside, a neighbourhood in Wilmington, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach, while Battleship North Carolina and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College are cultural highlights. Ready for a night out? Consider The Eagle's Dare and Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard - Wilmington.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Riverwalk - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brunch Thyme - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Java Dog Coffee House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Eagle's Dare - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Canary Yellow - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of Downtown- pet-friendly ILM retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Heart of Downtown- pet-friendly ILM retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Downtown- pet-friendly ILM retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Downtown- pet-friendly ILM retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Downtown- pet-friendly ILM retreat! located?

Located in Northside, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews, Riverwalk and Wilmington Convention Center. The Eagle's Dare and Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard - Wilmington are also within 15 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. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfiest bed ever & a super cute spot! We didn’t have time to enjoy the outdoor bbq but loved this place. It’s a super quick trip into downtown and to wonderful coffee. Well supplied with really nice linens, pillows and mattresses. The host even accommodated our numbers increasing a bunch last minute.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wilmington get away

Very nice and clean property. Hosts were great and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family ranging from ages baby to grandparent. It was very clean and accommodating with extra special touches. The house was large enough where we could spread out but all hang out in the living area together as well. Great location close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Location

Had a quick weekend trip to Wilmington. Perfect location-ample space for adult family of 5 plus our dog!! Great location-downtown just a quick few minutes away! Clean-excellent place to stay-quiet and all the kitchen essentials you need for a long weekend! Thank you-definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house near Historic Downtown Wilmington

We had a wonderful stay for Thanksgiving week with family! Our son goes to school in Wilmington, so this location was perfect for our family to be together. We did a Scavenger Hunt around Historic Downtown and learned a lot about the area, we visited the Cargo District nearby for some yummy coffee and drinks, and much more. The home was very clean and the beds were super comfortable. I also loved the little coffee bar and the open kitchen/living room. The hosts were very nice and responsive. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay

The home is modern, comfortable, and clean, it is an attractive space. Listing is acurate, images are accurate with clear, efficient, and friendly communications from the owners. This rental has one of easiest check out processes I've experienced. We read some reviews regarding downtown Wilmington in general being a "rougher" area- my family did not experience anything along these lines- everyone was pleasent, the neighborhood is quiet, we would absolutely stay at this listing again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean & good location for concerts!

Had a great stay, only put 4 stars because the code door wasn’t working when we arrived. We made it in though! Walking distance to live oak (when it’s light out) and then i would probably uber back. We walked after the concert but you do go through a little bit of sketchy areas at night! Overall a good stay and I’d definitely come back for another concert!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and decorated adorable. Perfect for our family. Our daughter was getting married. Perfect for what we needed. The kitchen was pretty well stocked. If we needed anything such as hangers in the closets, they were brought over immediately. Yes, the house was pet friendly. Thank goodness. The only thing I would suggest because of allowing pets is removing all of the carpets. There were stains in one of the bedrooms. I’m just sure it would be easier to maintain. We were there for five days. The bedrooms could possibly use a small set of drawers for cloths to be placed in. We had to keep ours in our suitcases. The closets were great for all clothes needed to be hung. I would stay at this VRBO again and recommend it to others. The location was close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It had everything we needed. It was in a great location to everything we needed. Communication with the owner was informative and timely. I would say here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay in Wilmington, NC, where we celebrated our son’s first birthday. The host thoughtfully provided a playpen/crib, which was incredibly helpful while traveling with our little one. They were also very responsive and supportive, promptly answering all of our questions and ensuring we had everything we needed. The place was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our family. We made wonderful memories here and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Wilmington, especially families with young children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stellar!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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