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Heart of Downtown - Front/Market Street

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Room
Interior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Riverwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Battleship North Carolina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Heart of Downtown - Front/Market Street

Welcome to Momentum Loft!

Our second floor condo overlooks the hustle & bustle of a busy and vibrant downtown Wilmington. Located in the busy intersection of Front and Market Street, the condo is footsteps away from shopping, dining, entertainment and attractions. Our location is a convenient stroll down the Riverwalk to Live Oak Bank Pavilion, Wilmington Convention Center and downtown wedding venues. Our block boasts storefront shopping full of retail, restaurants, deserts, and even an Irish Pub next door.

Our guests can expect the usual city noise. There are no clubs on this section of the block that play loud bass through the night. The Irish Pub next door does have 2 outdoors speakers that play music at a tolerable level until 2am. The living room is in the front of the condo to enjoy a bird’s eye view of what’s happening on the streets below. The bedroom is in the back of the unit eliminating a significant amount of the street noise.

Once you get downtown you don’t need your car anymore because you can walk everywhere. Our guests usually park in the City of Wilmington’s Market Street Parking Deck (behind the buildings across the street). The parking deck is pay by the hour or 14.00 all day if you don’t leave the deck. We offer premium parking in our private space on the ground level with unlimited exit/entry for 15.00 a day. It’s not included in the price of the stay because half of our guests travel to Wilmington by air and don’t need parking. If you are interested in premium parking, just let us know after you book. We will also ask when we send the check-in information on the morning of your stay.

Have an amazing time in Wilmington!

Property manager

Hunter Ford
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
We are not setup to accommodate children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed. No exceptions.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, including smoking with window open.
No Pets are allowed. No exceptions.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wilmington

Located in Downtown Wilmington, a neighbourhood in Wilmington, this condo is near theme parks. City Stage Theatre and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children's Museum of Wilmington and Regal Mayfaire. 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Front Street Brewery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fear Wine and Beer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Post Billiards - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of Downtown - Front/Market Street pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Downtown - Front/Market Street?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Downtown - Front/Market Street?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Downtown - Front/Market Street located?

Located in Downtown Wilmington, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of City Stage Theatre and Riverwalk. Burgwin-Wright House and Cape Fear River are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Great location

Walking distance to all the restaurants in downtown Wilmington. Great for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Awesome

This place for perfect for a nice little girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kazue T.

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

Great location

The property is at the heart of downtown one block from the riverwalk. Very convenient to walk to everywhere. The host offers a parking which is fantastic given the challenge in parking downtown. One watch out is that if you are not a night person, you may want to reconsider as it’s near the bar and the night goes on until late! The host gave me very clear check in and out information and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Great location; lots of amenities

The location is prime location in the central of the river walk area. It’s next to lots of venues to socialize and dine , and is the perfect size for one person. It’s very clean , and nice bed as well as full size couch.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris r.

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

Great stay

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maile A.

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

Great location, great hosts!

If you are looking for a really fun place to stay in downtown Wilmington, this place is the best. It's the perfect size, the hosts areawesome and super easy to work with
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

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

In the heart of downtown

We loved pretty much everything about this place! The location is exactly where we wanted to be, with the ability to step out the door into the downtown nightlife. The place is clean, comfortable, and well-apppointed. Our only (very) minor quibble is there was no way to get/make ice inside the unit. There is some noise from the street below, but it really wasn’t enough to bother us, even on a busy holiday weekend. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa B.

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

Great place

Place is clean and in a nice spot of town. You can walk to everything pretty much. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby L.

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

Great locations

Perfect central location to everything downtown! River walk, restaurants, bars, and shopping all within walking distance. Host was great at communication. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Girls Trip

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

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

Perfect little downtown location!

My daughter and I really enjoyed our stay. This little treasure is perfectly located in the middle of all the action that downtown Wilmington has to offer. This property has so much charm and personality, along with comfortable furnishings and cleanliness. Can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

shi J.

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

Amazing stay!

Perfect location. Right in the heart of everything, we passed the place several times while out. Perfect size for 2. Clean, charming, and exactly as advertised. Great property manager communication, extremely easy check in & out. Cant wait to stay again and already recommended the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Location Location Location

If you want to be downtown, this is the place. Quaint and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy S.

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

Downtown getaway

The momentum loft is a great downtown spot to stay if you are interested in an easy walk to all things Downtown Wilmington. Great riverfront access, restaurants, nightlife, and just a short drive to Wrightsville Beach. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

My husband was unable to come with me to a wedding this past weekend, so I asked my mom to come. We had the best girls weekend at Misti and Hunter‘s loft! The ambience is very cool, from the exposed brick and the surfboards on the wall, to the location, smack dab in the middle of the downtown action. Their loft has a very rustic, beachy vibe with a lot of character. The Irish bar downstairs is a little loud, but it didn’t bother us much. One suggestion I could make is maybe bring a sound machine, but we played a box fan on our phone and it was fine. It would be so convenient for a young couple visiting the bar downstairs and then just walking right upstairs afterwards. Hunter and Misty made it so easy to check in and check out. Definitely pay for the premium parking spot. It is directly across the street! It is way easier than trying to find a parking spot. My husband and I are already thinking about when we’re going to come back. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Awesome location!

We had a great stay! You can not beat this location if you are looking to hang out downtown. Room was clean & check in was easy. This will be the only place we stay in Wilmington from now on! The owner also runs a distillery so make sure to stop by and check it out!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zack G.

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

Loved this place

Right in the middle of all the happening spots in downtown. Loved the view of everything going on.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Location! Location! Location!

Perfect location for the restaurants, bars and river walk! Highly recommend this place. It was nice and quiet, even though it was the midst of such a lively street. Will definitely highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

Sweet visit

This property is downtown in the middle of everything!!! In fact, River Fest was going on that weekend so a lot going on. But in spite of the loudness and craziness going on in the streets this condo was incredibly quiet inside, especially in the bedroom. Great get away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great stay

The unit was exactly as advertised, and looked better in person than in the photos. I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward K.

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

Perfect place to be close to it all!

Great place! Clean and surprisingly spacious. Hunter was fantastic to work with. Will be staying here again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Great location in the heart of historic Wilmington

This adorable and cozy apartment is located right in the heart of the historic district. Honestly, it couldn’t be more convenient! We were steps away from coffee shops, bars, and the beautiful river walk area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan D.

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

Amazing location for downtown Wilmington

Hunter's place is in a great location for downtown Wilmington activities. He was extra accommodating and went above and beyond to make our trip better. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

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

Middle of everything

Perfect location in the middle of downtown got to all the bars and restaurants easily. Would be back in a heartbeat! Checkin process very simple and owner was an awesome person!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frani S.

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

Anniversary

Excellent spot in the heart of downtown! Great local scene with tons or great restaurants and bars in the Historic District and along the River Walk! All walkable. Great location with a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Hunter Ford

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A humble surf shop owner.

Why they chose this property

In May of 2008, my wife and I opened Momentum Surf and Skate in downtown Wilmington at 5 North Front Street. I was running a fine dining restaurant at 114 Market Street called Deluxe and the Front Street building I had my eye on came up for rent! We wasted no time and leased the space without any plan or funding, just a dream! Our new business flourished and we decided in 2011 to renovate our upstairs surfboard gallery back into an apartment for our visiting friends. Our friendship base grew quickly when everyone realized how cool our little downtown condo was so we had to get organized with a calendar and a way for people to help us pay the bills. Now VRBO handles all of that for us!

What makes this property unique

We are in the middle of the hustle & bustle and downtown Wilmington is beautiful all 4 seasons of the year! Immerse yourself in the culture and tastings of the Port City and celebrate the life you deserve!

Languages:

English

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