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The Simmons House on 5th Ave
Holiday home with kitchen, 10-minute walk to Riverwalk
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5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10280.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Wilmington, NC
- Place, Riverwalk9 min walk
- Place, Bellamy Mansion Museum10 min walk
- Place, Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts13 min walk
- Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)7 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
downstairs bd
1 Queen Bed
upstairs 1 bd
1 King Bed
upstairs 2 bd
1 Queen Bed
upstairs 3 bd
1 Queen Bed
upstairs 4 bd
1 Double Bed
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
downstairs full bath
Toilet · Shower only
downstairs half
Toilet
upstairs 1ba
Toilet · Shower only
upstairs 2 ba
Bathtub · Toilet
upstairs 3 ba
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
The Simmons House on 5th Ave
Looking for an amazing downtown stay for the whole gang? Look no further.
Welcome to The Simmons House, a beautifully renovated 3,200 square foot historic home located on 5th Street in downtown Wilmington’s Historic District. With 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and three true primary suites, this spacious home is ideal for family reunions, wedding parties, and group stays where comfort, space, and location matter.
The Simmons House blends classic historic character with thoughtful modern updates throughout. Inside, you’ll find comfortable, well-laid-out living spaces designed for gathering, relaxing, and spending quality time together. The main living room offers plenty of seating for conversation, games, or unwinding after a day exploring downtown.
The heart of the home is a true chef’s kitchen, designed for both cooking and connection. It features new countertops, top-of-the-line appliances, generous prep space, and bar seating, allowing friends and family to gather, chat, and hang out while meals are being prepared. Fully stocked with everything needed to cook fabulous meals, it’s perfect for shared dinners, celebrations, and slow mornings together.
Step outside to enjoy a welcoming front porch, a large private backyard, and a back porch with a grill, creating multiple spaces to relax and enjoy time together. Games are provided for guests of all ages, making it easy to enjoy downtime at home between outings.
Each bedroom is outfitted with comfortable beds and premium linens to ensure restful nights for every guest. With three primary suites and multiple well-appointed bathrooms, guests can enjoy both privacy and convenience during their stay.
Additional highlights include:
-Ample free street parking
-Historic architecture with a full modern renovation
-Walkable downtown location near restaurants, venues, and the Riverwalk
-Ideal setup for wedding groups, family gatherings, and special occasions
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, hosting a wedding weekend, or gathering loved ones in downtown Wilmington, The Simmons House offers the space, comfort, and character you’ll appreciate all day — and love coming home to at night.
Welcome to The Simmons House, a beautifully renovated 3,200 square foot historic home located on 5th Street in downtown Wilmington’s Historic District. With 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and three true primary suites, this spacious home is ideal for family reunions, wedding parties, and group stays where comfort, space, and location matter.
The Simmons House blends classic historic character with thoughtful modern updates throughout. Inside, you’ll find comfortable, well-laid-out living spaces designed for gathering, relaxing, and spending quality time together. The main living room offers plenty of seating for conversation, games, or unwinding after a day exploring downtown.
The heart of the home is a true chef’s kitchen, designed for both cooking and connection. It features new countertops, top-of-the-line appliances, generous prep space, and bar seating, allowing friends and family to gather, chat, and hang out while meals are being prepared. Fully stocked with everything needed to cook fabulous meals, it’s perfect for shared dinners, celebrations, and slow mornings together.
Step outside to enjoy a welcoming front porch, a large private backyard, and a back porch with a grill, creating multiple spaces to relax and enjoy time together. Games are provided for guests of all ages, making it easy to enjoy downtime at home between outings.
Each bedroom is outfitted with comfortable beds and premium linens to ensure restful nights for every guest. With three primary suites and multiple well-appointed bathrooms, guests can enjoy both privacy and convenience during their stay.
Additional highlights include:
-Ample free street parking
-Historic architecture with a full modern renovation
-Walkable downtown location near restaurants, venues, and the Riverwalk
-Ideal setup for wedding groups, family gatherings, and special occasions
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, hosting a wedding weekend, or gathering loved ones in downtown Wilmington, The Simmons House offers the space, comfort, and character you’ll appreciate all day — and love coming home to at night.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Wilmington
Wilmington Historic District, a neighbourhood in Wilmington, is home to this holiday home. 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. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
Wilmington, NC
What's nearby
- Riverwalk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Bellamy Mansion Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Cape Fear Community College - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Wilmington Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- On Thyme - 9 min walk
- Burger King - 10 min walk
- Savard Beer & Board - 11 min walk
- Concorde Espresso Bar - 10 min walk
- Elijah's - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Wilmington Vacation Homes
Wilmington Vacation Homes knows what you want in a vacation rental. We know that you don’t want a hotel, and we know that you want a unique and authentic experience in the heart of the city. We know you want comfortable, clean, well-stocked, and modern amenities. We know that you want to enjoy your travels on your own terms without hassle. That’s why we make sure every Wilmington Vacation Homes rental is well appointed with the comforts you demand.
Features you can expect from every Wilmington Vacation Homes rental:
-Keyless, contactless check in at your leisure any time with clear check-in instructions
-Snacks and bottled water await you upon your arrival
-The kitchen is fully stocked with cookware, dishes, Keurig coffee machine and pods, basics like salt, pepper, and oil, dish towels, sponges, and soaps
-The bathroom is stocked with fluffy towels, clean cloth shower curtains, nice soaps and individual toiletry items
- The bedrooms have comfortable mattresses with fully encapsulating mattress protectors and quality pillows with fully encapsulating protectors to ensure that they are sanitary
-We launder our linens, towels, blankets, and shower curtains at our state-of-the-art in-house laundry facility and they are quality checked after every cleaning and frequently replaced.
-A thorough guide book with nearby restaurants, cafes, bars, nightclubs, entertainment, and recreation.
-Fast customer service, with all of our employees located right here in Wilmington.
Features you can expect from every Wilmington Vacation Homes rental:
-Keyless, contactless check in at your leisure any time with clear check-in instructions
-Snacks and bottled water await you upon your arrival
-The kitchen is fully stocked with cookware, dishes, Keurig coffee machine and pods, basics like salt, pepper, and oil, dish towels, sponges, and soaps
-The bathroom is stocked with fluffy towels, clean cloth shower curtains, nice soaps and individual toiletry items
- The bedrooms have comfortable mattresses with fully encapsulating mattress protectors and quality pillows with fully encapsulating protectors to ensure that they are sanitary
-We launder our linens, towels, blankets, and shower curtains at our state-of-the-art in-house laundry facility and they are quality checked after every cleaning and frequently replaced.
-A thorough guide book with nearby restaurants, cafes, bars, nightclubs, entertainment, and recreation.
-Fast customer service, with all of our employees located right here in Wilmington.
Why they chose this property
Why This Property
-Designed for groups – 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and three true primary suites make it easy for everyone to have space and privacy.
-Ideal for special occasions – Perfect for family reunions, wedding parties, and milestone celebrations downtown.
-Historic charm, modern comfort – A fully renovated historic home with updated kitchens, baths, and top-tier appliances.
-Amazing Kitchen – Chef’s kitchen with bar seating so conversations flow while meals come together.
-Comfort – Comfortable beds and premium linens for restful nights after full days downtown.
-Indoor + outdoor living – Front porch, large backyard, and back porch with grill give you room to spread out.
-Walkable – Easy access to restaurants, venues, and the Riverwalk from the Historic District.
-Easy logistics – Ample free street parking and a layout that works well for larger groups.
-Designed for groups – 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and three true primary suites make it easy for everyone to have space and privacy.
-Ideal for special occasions – Perfect for family reunions, wedding parties, and milestone celebrations downtown.
-Historic charm, modern comfort – A fully renovated historic home with updated kitchens, baths, and top-tier appliances.
-Amazing Kitchen – Chef’s kitchen with bar seating so conversations flow while meals come together.
-Comfort – Comfortable beds and premium linens for restful nights after full days downtown.
-Indoor + outdoor living – Front porch, large backyard, and back porch with grill give you room to spread out.
-Walkable – Easy access to restaurants, venues, and the Riverwalk from the Historic District.
-Easy logistics – Ample free street parking and a layout that works well for larger groups.
What makes this property unique
-Managed by Wilmington’s premier short-term rental company
-Immaculately clean, with fresh linens and towels laundered in our state-of-the-art in-house facility
-Fully encapsulated mattress and pillow protectors for a sanitary, hotel-quality sleep
-Complimentary bottled water and welcome snacks on arrival
-Walk to yoga, close to downtown and all the shopping center
-Keyless, contactless check-in anytime
-Fully stocked kitchen and bathroom essentials
-In-unit guest guidebook with handpicked local recommendations
-Fast, friendly support from our Wilmington-based team
-Immaculately clean, with fresh linens and towels laundered in our state-of-the-art in-house facility
-Fully encapsulated mattress and pillow protectors for a sanitary, hotel-quality sleep
-Complimentary bottled water and welcome snacks on arrival
-Walk to yoga, close to downtown and all the shopping center
-Keyless, contactless check-in anytime
-Fully stocked kitchen and bathroom essentials
-In-unit guest guidebook with handpicked local recommendations
-Fast, friendly support from our Wilmington-based team
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