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Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown

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Relax in this stylish living room with a large sofa, flat-screen TV, and cozy fireplace.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, dresser, and mirror, plus a window with curtains and a painting on the wall.
Relax on the covered porch with wicker furniture and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a gas stove, microwave, and oven.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and microwave.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown

Welcome to The Historic Gem!
Located in Downtown Wilmington's Historic District, our home was built in 1889! Known as the "Cummings-Taylor House", on a cobblestone paved-road and consists of three spacious, private/separate apartments. It has been completely, meticulously renovated & decorated to preserve its rich history + aesthetic.

• 10 minute walk/4 blocks to the heart of downtown Wilmington & Riverwalk!

- Come relax, enjoy & make yourself at home in this spacious and serene space.
Embrace all the charm of a historically-preserved property, filled with natural lighting throughout, yet every amenity of a modern home that you'll need during your trip!

• You'll be staying in the completely private/separate, bottom floor apartment of the triplex.
• There are guests that may be staying in the apartments located above and below.

☀ 10 minute walk (.4 miles) to the heart of downtown Wilmington!
- You'll be a quick & stunning stroll to all of the local favorite restaurants, bars, concerts, and family activities we can't wait to share it with you!

~ KEY FEATURES ~

☀ Private, spacious second floor of the triplex
☀ 2 Bedrooms - 2 Queen sized beds (fresh + comfy linens)
☀ 1 Full Bathroom
☀ Fully stocked kitchen, equipped with everything you need for a delicious meal (complete list is located below!)
☀ Stocked coffee & tea for your morning cup
☀ Central AC / Heat
☀ 55" Smart TV (brand new) with access to streaming platforms for you to log-in and watch your favorite shows

Property manager

Bill Riesner

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Prost Biergarten - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Husk Seed Store And Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown located?

Located in Wilmington Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Latimer House and Riverwalk. Children's Museum of Wilmington and Burgwin-Wright House are also within 15 minutes.

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Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

7 external reviews