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Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!

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In the heart of downtown Wilmington, The Marilyn offers a charming retreat. Unwind in this fully-stocked 3-bedroom haven with Keurig, coffee maker, and plush linens. Enjoy high-speed WiFi and smart TVs while making memories with family.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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.

Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!

Welcome to the Marilyn. NO CLEANING FEE. Drop dead gorgeous 3 bedroom steps from downtown Wilmington river walk and all restaurants and bars. Fully stocked with EVERYTHING you need. Keurig and full coffee maker all linens and sheets provided. Just bring clothes!
There is nothing like this in Wilmington. 1 off street and ample free on street parking included! 3 bedrooms. Queen, Queen and King sleep 6. There is also an air mattress that can sleep 2 more for a total of 8. Washer and dryer included with supplies. All towels, linens and sheets are provided. Plenty of paper towels, toilet tissue, dishwasher and a FULLY stocked kitchen for making memories with family.
Hi Speed WIFI, Steamer for clothes also available
All TVs are smart TVs as well. One off street space parking space is included and there is ample free street parking as well. this is the bottom floor of a 2 unit duplex. Both can be rented together :)

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Lock the doors
Please put any used sheets & towels in a pile on the floor. We wash blankets off site
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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

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. Visit our Wilmington travel guide
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Aerial panorama view of Wilmington North Carolina historic district along the Cape Fear river, with the North Carolina battleship with cloudy sky
    Riverwalk
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bellamy Mansion Museum
    Bellamy Mansion Museum
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Old Thalian Hall In Wilimington, North Carolina Was Built In 1858 As City Hall And A Performing Arts Center.
    Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wilmington_WilmingtonConventionCenter_6127710_0004
    Wilmington Convention Center
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cape Fear Community College
    16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    7 min walk
  • Savard Beer & Board
    9 min walk
  • Concorde Espresso Bar
    8 min walk
  • Hidden Grounds Coffee
    10 min walk
  • Rooster & The Crow
    8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee! located?

Located in Wilmington Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Latimer House and Riverwalk. Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center and Children's Museum of Wilmington are also within 10 minutes.

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Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gracious and responsive host. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had the most amazing one night stay here! The place is stunning - great location, great price, comfortable beds, very clean and well stocked! The check-in was quick and easy. A huge thank you to the hosts for being so helpful and responsive. It was greatly appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Great stay!

If you are looking for a convenient location to a fun downtown Wilmington, this is it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and the owner is great to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Nice family stay

Clean and comfortable for our family of five.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Great Spot Downtown!

This property was very clean and easy to access, walking distance from the boardwalk in downtown ILM. I’d highly recommend this spot for your next IPM vacation!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenn S.

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

Lovely Historic Area House

House is located in the beautiful historic area of Wilmington. We loved reading the neighboring house historic plates as we walked downtown, super cute area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula J.

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

Cousins trip

House of was great! Beds comfortable close to restaurants and river walk! Would certainly stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Family vacation

The neighborhood was very quiet and close to shopping. Not a long drive to get to the ocean for some sun. We enjoyed each day we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

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

Girls Trip

We loved our stay at the “showstopper”. Everything about the house was wonderful and location could not have been better. We walked to several areas of Wilmington and always felt safe and had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Fantastic!!

Great location, walking distance to downtown and the riverfront. Great bed! Great shower, the water pressure was amazing! The pups enjoyed walking around the neighborhood too
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Everything you can need was included. Very clean. Love how it’s decorated. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Great location and home

We stayed for a quick weekend trip with my family and the home is just as listed. It was clean and exactly like the pictures. The location is perfect to visit the battleship and other downtown locations with just a short drive. The beds were very comfortable. Will certainly stay again when we come to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mei P.

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

Great place to stay.

Steve was a wonderful host. My family and I had a great stay at his place, which is located near downtown and convenient to everything we were looking for. We only stayed a night but my family enjoyed our time at the house which was located on a quiet street. Rooms were spacious and welcoming. Thank you Steve!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Great overall

As y first walk in everything matches what was seen online. Great place and location. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Get location for 70.3 race weekend!

This was a very clean, well maintained property. It is very close to the downtown. It was quiet and perfect for us. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale R.

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

Wonderful house in a great city

Conveniently located. Tastefully decorated. Great communication with host. Lovely downtown and waterfront. Easy walking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

A quick stay in downtown Wilmington

We were in town one night for a wedding and needed a convenient place to stay within walking distance of the venue. This location was perfect and we loved having a parking spot instead of fighting for street parking. The hosts were very accommodating with our need for an earlier check in. If we ever needed a place to stay in Wilmington again we will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

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

Perfect house in the heart of Wilmington

Beautiful 3 bedroom home 10 minute walk from downtown Wilmington. Was perfect for our group of 6 including 4 elderly grandparents. Clean, spacious first floor apartment. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

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

Lovely home, wonderful host

We loved staying at “the Marilyn”! The home is beautiful and the neighborhood is fantastic. Our host Steve went above and beyond to be an amazing host when I reached out about a very minor inconvenience. I cannot recommend this property - or this host - enough!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

Modern decor in heart of Historic Wilmington

Came here with my husband when he wanted to take a fishing charter out of Wrightsville Beach with one of his friends. The area is very quiet and very close to the Riverwalk and local restaurants, boat rides, etc. Also appreciated that it is pet friendly. Steven the host is very accommodating and very quick to respond. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

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

Comfy beds, GREAT air conditioning, and all of the essentials

Loved that the beds were comfy, everything we needed was there (dishwasher pods, coffee and creamer, pack n play). The owner even purchased a highchair for the place when he found out we had a baby coming with. Very communicative and easy to get ahold of
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deana S.

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

Thanksgiving visit

Visiting family for thanksgiving—we were able to do a full dinner without issue and location was easy to get to small businesses Saturday in downtown Wilmington. We are repeat guests at this Vrbo and will continue to be back. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Lovely Home in Historic District

House is beautifully decorated, spacious, well appointed and in prime location to enjoy the riverfront. Only downside is single bathroom but our group of 5 managed fine. Don’t let that scare you off from this premium rental. We would definitely stay again. Owner is super responsive and accommodating as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jesse s.

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

Wedding Weekend

House was perfect for what we needed. Beds were comfortable enough, house was clean, and location was great (easy walk to the river front as well as the wedding venue). Host allowed us to check-in early and was very responsive. Minimal thing to do before check out. We'd stay here if we were to visit Wilmington again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024