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

Holiday home in Wilmington, 6-minute walk to Riverwalk

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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
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Battleship North Carolina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪9 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

Porch or lanai

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.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
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

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Children's Museum of Wilmington and Cape Fear Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Elijah's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Reel Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The River Rat - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Concorde Espresso Bar - ‬6 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lora B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 2nd stay at this location. We really enjoy the condition of the interiors, the fenced backyard, the proximity to historic downtown and security. It’s a wonderful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was as described. It was lovely, clean, and comfortable. We appreciated the outside fenced in area and the large porches front and back. It was an easy walk to many downtown places. Parking was easy on the street. The host was very responsive with communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!! Safe area. Super charming. As a female traveling alone with other women I highly recommend for the shopping, restaurants and safety. Very kind and responsive owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t say enough great things about this home! It is extremely well maintained and was spotless when we checked in. Location is perfect and loved being able to walk to the river-walk every day. Look forward to renting again next time we are in the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Beautiful house!

This house is such an adorable historical house in downtown wilmington. It looks just like the pictures and the neighborhood is quiet. It is also in a great location downtown and is walking distance to many restaurants and shops. The host was attentive and prompt. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

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

Relaxing

We stayed in late June with our 6 month old puppy and it was a perfect set up! Close enough to walk to just about every meal in the downtown area. Porches were used every day for coffee and cocktails. Rooms were comfortable and the architecture and decor were lovely. Note - the house did not show up on our Ghost Tour 🙂. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith Y.

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

Cozy & Comfortable Historic Home

This has to be one of our favorite VRBO rentals! The house is so cozy and comfortable, beautifully and tastefully decorated with antiques and contemporary touches. The kitchen was perfect with an eat-in island and opened to comfortable sitting area. The VRBO description and pictures was very accurate. The location put us in walking distance of the historic downtown and the river front. Loved exploring the shops and eating at the variety of restaurants. The host was quick to respond to questions and very helpful throughout our visit. We'd definitely recommend this rental!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kelli W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Got screwed after exiting

cleaners falsely reported a stain on a rug and assessed us 150 for sleeping on the pull out couch. NOWHERE were we notified that the PULL OUT COUCH was not for sleeping on. There was a note in that room saying no pets or kids in the room. We honored that.They also claimed we stained towels and rugs in bath (rugs had absolutely NO stains.) and towels are white and came clean with tide and a little bleach. I have white hair and took a bath using purple shampoo. There was a ring in the fiberglass tub (NOT STAINED) it wiped as easily as a dirt ring. I didn't know i had to clean the tub- i paid a hefty cleaning fee. I called Craig twice to try to discuss their false claims and he never called me back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was exactly as photos. Kitchen nicely stocked for cooking. Pet convenience was very good. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect layout for our family and labs. We will be back! Despite the rainy weekend for my niece’s wedding, we made the most of it! Thank you for your flexibility and hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and comfort of this house were fabulous! It’s in a quiet neighborhood but only 3 blocks from the river and all of the restaurants and shops there. Having the shady fenced backyard was so convenient as we brought our small dog. The house is beautiful and feels just like home. We can’t say enough good things about it. Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, and great location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheronn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about this home. It was charming and comfortable. We had everything we needed in the kitchen, though we didn’t cook as much as we thought. The property was very clean. Linens and towels were excellent quality. We enjoyed quiet time on the porch and the screened back porch - beautiful serene yard. The home was in close proximity to great restaurants and the river - where we had activities to attend all weekend. The owner was also very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz J.

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

Charming Historic Home

Lovely, clean and cozy home. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

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

Church Street Charmer

My husband, our Sheltie “Riley” and I stayed for four beautiful days while visiting Wilmington to attend a wedding. This lovely property was spotlessly clean, generously (and imaginatively) provisioned and furnished with an excellent balance of gracious elegance and comfort. It became our restful oasis between events. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

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

Wonderful place to stay!!

This home was perfect! We enjoyed it immensely. It was clean and so homey. The owners updated the most important rooms - the kitchen and the two baths beautifully, yet kept some historic charm throughout the house. Beautiful area to walk as well. Very happy we chise this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

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

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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