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Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown

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Smart TV
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Close to Riverwalk, Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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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 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)

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Located in Wilmington, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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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
  • ‪Hidden Grounds Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Elijah's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Reel Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The River Rat - ‬10 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

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Exceptional

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10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill & Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the "Historic Gem" was excellent. Owners were very communicative and provided us a wonderful experience while we were in Wilmington. Being so close to downtown was great and allowed us to explore historic Wilmington. I would definitely stay in the Historic Gem again. Beds were great, amenities were very comfortable and the unit was very clean and east to access. Wonderful time!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025