Beautiful 3BR Historic Downtown - walk to the river - off street parking - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 7
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1600 square feet

Sixth on the Park is just north of Market Street across from Bicentennial Park - walk to the Riverwalk! Constructed in 1996 and entirely refurnished in early 2014, savor the comfort of recent construction while in the midst of historic homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s. The home has plenty of outdoor living space: a fenced in garden, a screened back porch and a welcoming sitting porch out front for greeting the neighbors out walking their dogs (family pets are welcome upon approval). Inside, Sixth on the Park features queen beds in the front and back bedrooms and a bunk bed that sleeps three in the middle bedroom (double bottom, single top).

Extremely close to Thalian Hall and only 6 blocks from the river boardwalk, you can conveniently walk to everything that makes downtown the place to be: casual to fine dining, hip coffee homes, museums, art galleries, antique stores, the superb county library, horse drawn carriage rides, Stores of Old Wilmington or the Cotton Exchange, historic tours, Ghosts of Wilmington Tour, haunted pub crawls, Wilmington’s Farmer’s Market (April – December), the Azalea Festival (April), Riverfest (October), the Brooklyn Arts Center, the NC Battleship (take a ferry from Water St.), PPD, Cape Fear Community College, and the new convention center.

Feel the nighttime life and then walk back to the home for the peaceful of our comfortable home. If you have a car, there is one private parking spot at the end of the driveway and an abundance of complimentary on-street parking. Wrightsville beach is roughly a 15 min. car ride from the home with Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Ft. Fisher (home to the NC Aquarium) being 30-45 mins. away. The city offers many spots for kids: Fit for Fun on 10th Street(ages 6 mo. to 5 yrs.), The Kids's Museum located downtown on 2nd and Orange (ages 2 to 10ish), Monkey Joe's, Jungle Rapids, skating rinks, an ice skating home, the list goes on.

Unwind and appreciate your stay... Get the best of what Cape Fear has to offer - the cultural attractions of downtown and the not-so-far-away beach!

Managed by Rachel de Faut, Broker, REALTOR, Sea River Realty

About the Area

Wilmington Historic District, a neighborhood in Wilmington, is home to this vacation home. Children's Museum of Wilmington and Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Halyburton Park and Brunswick Nature Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Cape Fear Museum and Carolina Heights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

How to book the best Southport rental home experience:

Get the most from your vacation rental budget:

• Summer time is high season in Wilmington. Booking in the Fall or Spring is our best tip for saving money on your vacation rental. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of acceptable homes.
• The earlier your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental homes are reserved very early. Reserving your rental up to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• Some property management companies offer rate reductions for active duty military and veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your family.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer guests an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost you between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Many property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area visitors guides which will include special offers, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport area magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

How to pick the best vacation home in the Southport area:

• Select a group lead, select your vacation week, and select a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration you need. Beautiful 3BR Historic Downtown - walk to the river - off street parking has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts is almost always accessible on booking websites. If they are not listed, email the property manager before reserving the rental. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds and bunks. You will need to establish what configuration is best for your trip.
• If there's a specific Southport beach you crave, search for properties that are either nearby, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. .
• Do your family pets travel with you? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Pet fees or charges might be applied to your invoice.

Have a great stay:

• Store the manager's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• To ensure that damages aren't linked to your stay, inspect the property for any problem areas when you arrive. message the property manager immediately to record any issues. If there is a dispute, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Hosts are available to help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be a fantastic resource to find the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by locking the property while you are gone, just like you would back home.
• When it's time to leave, take a final walk-through to make sure you didn't forget anything. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property managers rely on good feedback to stimulate more reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.