Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3836 square feet

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Feel downtown Wilmington in this elegantly restored high-end home complete with modern décor and social spaces intentionally upfit for appreciating yourself while impressing your guests. This darling getaway has remained one of Wilmington's most celebrated homes since 1844 and is the ideal place to host your downtown stay, hold corporate meetings and events, celebrate a significant birthday, host a graduation dinner, or receive guests as "mother-of-the-bride" or "father-of-the-groom" while providing exceptionally more hospitality than a hotel suite.

The location is simply unbeatable. This architectural gem is within walking distance of the Cape Fear riverfront and within a block of fashionable event venues, including The Atrium, Bakery 105, and St. Thomas Preservation Hall, award-winning eateries, music venues, water tours, appealing horse-drawn carriage tours, Historic Foundation, Historical Society, and Community Arts Center.

As you enter this marvelous home away from home, you will be greeted by rift-sawn heart pine floors, an impressionable staircase, and 12-foot ceilings displaying art. Discover a roomy great room that can be separated into two separate living areas both furnished with elegant couches and chairs, carved granite fireplaces (decorative only nowadays), and many entertaining books. This space is ideal for entertaining and hosting meetings, events, or holidays with your appreciated ones. Due to the luxury and refinement of this home, no home events are allowed. If your stay involves hosting a special event, prior approval from Vacasa management and the homeowners is required. Due to the luxury and refinement of this home, no home events are allowed. If your stay involves hosting a special event, prior approval from Vacasa management and the homeowners is required. Spend countless hours chatting, planning your next adventures, and creating everlasting memories. The kitchen has been restored with luxury cooking appliances, which are hidden behind panels. The refrigerator is in the scullery kitchen and beside it is one of the two Bosch dishwashers. The modest oven is a Thermador speed oven. There is a Fulgor Milano undercabinet drawer that can be an additional frig, freezer, or wine cooler. There are two microwaves (one countertop and one drawer style). There is a Fulgor Milano gas range top, two kitchen sinks, and a coffee bar with an Espresso machine, coffee makers, toaster, and blender. The scullery kitchen can be closed off from the breakfast kitchen, if needed, and includes a rear entrance that can be accessed separately for catering. The home also features a covered front porch with stately columns fronting South 2nd Street, where you can dine alfresco, a back porch with breakfast seating, a side yard with hedges and a fountain, and a backyard for lawn games. A modern half-bath powder room is located on the first floor.

Upstairs, you will discover three pretty bedrooms, a laundry room with a washer/dryer, two modern bathrooms, multiple conversation areas, and a rear balcony with a bench swing. The primary suite enjoys an en suite bathroom with a restored glass-enclosed shower and a cavernous lounge area with a bespoke Cherrywood Japanese soaking tub. This space opens up to the laundry room. The two additional sizable bedrooms share one full-size bathroom with a shower in a deep tub. A cozy conversation “Tea” room adjoins the main hall upstairs - the ideal place to have memorable one-on-one conversations, catch up on your e-mail, and get lost in a game or book.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is allowed anywhere on the premises. No flames of any sort. All of the fireplaces are decorative only, fires (including candles) are not allowed.
The property is not appropriate for kids or kids’s events.
Due to the luxury and refinement of this home, no home events are allowed. If your stay involves hosting a special event, prior approval from Vacasa management and the homeowner is required.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is complimentary parking available for 2 cars.

Security camera details: There are five active cameras on the exterior and one inside that is not activated during units.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

About the Area

Located in Wilmington, this vacation home is in the city center. The Cotton Exchange and Mayfaire Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Halyburton Park and Brunswick Nature Park. 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. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Our top Rental home tips and tricks:

How to get the best value:

• Summertime is the most expensive season in coastal NC. To book the best rental within your budget, we highly recommend booking in the Fall or Spring. You'll enjoy lower rates, greater selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of large crowds at Cape Fear area restaurants, beaches, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Cape Fear area vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Book your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacation rentals during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host if your group qualifies for a discount.
• Property managers frequently offer customers an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Often, rental management companies supply Cape Fear area area visitors guides which include coupons, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a partnership between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Filter your search:

• First, have your group agree to trip dates and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your family needs. Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts is often available on booking websites. If not, email the property manager before reserving the vacation property. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to establish what bed configuration is best for your family.
• Visiting for a specific attraction or event? If so, use a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all required amenities are included before reserving a rental.
• If your family is bringing pets, you will need a pet-friendly property. Get specifics on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Note that some property owners charge additional pet fees.

Some things to know before you go:

• Store the manager's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your stay, note any problem areas upon check in. Speak to the property manager right away to record any issues. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are often an excellent resource to find the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Lock your rental property while you are away! Don't let thieves ruin your vacation.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the rental property to make sure you've collected everything. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental a final time and look for any damage. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager is not available, remember to take video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your group have a terrific stay? Many rental websites make it easy for vacationers to provide reviews. If your rental and/or property management company was wonderful, they would love to hear it. If anything was out of order and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.