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, gorgeous 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 pretty 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 handsome bedrooms, a laundry room with a washer/dryer, two modern bathrooms, numerous 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

How to book the best rental experience:

Get the best value:

• Summer is high season in Wilmington. Booking your Southport vacation home in the Spring or Fall is an excellent way to save on your rental home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of desirable properties. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer.
• In the Southport area, The sooner you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are reserved very early. Reserving your rental property 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and book your rental property.
• Some hosts and property managers offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Ask your property manager if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Property managers frequently offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Many management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area travel guides which will include coupons, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Finding the perfect vacation rental in Wilmington:

• Start by choosing your the best vacation week and a spending budget.
• Decide how many beds and the configuration your group requires. Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is normally accessible online. Otherwise, reach out to the property owner before booking your rental. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to establish what configuration is right for your family.
• If there's a particular Southport destination you are crazy about, keep an eye out for homes that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your requirements.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Remember to confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental
• Some rental properties allow pets, and some do not. Acceptable types of dog or cat, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added charges may apply. Ask the host about allowable breeds and types before booking.

Additional considerations:

• Take a copy of the property manager's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your .
• At Check-in, make note of any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the property manager. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, elevator or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent lots of difficulties.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud visitors disrupting your home life. Practice the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and attractions you would've not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Lock your vacation home while you're away. Protect the owner's property and your stuff!
• Double-check the rental property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items at check-out. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental one final time and scan for any damage. We recommend walking through with the host whenever you can. If the manager is not available, remember to take video of the rental to record its condition.
• Did your family have a great stay? Most rental websites make it easy for clients to provide feedback. If your rental property and/or property manager was wonderful, they would love to hear it. If anything was defective and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.