Historic Hideaway Downtown, Wilmington w\/ parking - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 2
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Apartment
• Approximately 400 square feet

This historic, pretty, hideaway apartment is located upstairs in the second story of a attractively landscaped and maintained historic home that homes Heinberg Insurance Agency, a long-running family-owned business and downtown institution. The agency operates 9am-5pm Mon-Fri and 10-2pm on Sat. The apartment is separate and completely private and in the evening guests have the premises all to themselves.

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The space
Up a flight of exterior stairs, the apartment has a modest private porch overlooking the parking lot and tree-filled area. The home sits next to the Cape fear museum and catty corner across the street from Wilmington downtown fire station. Located on 8th and Market Street, the space is just a few mins. walk to the heart of downtown. The apartment has a well-equipped sizable eat-in kitchen with a full-size refrigerator/ oven/ stove/ microwave/ dishwasher and washer & dryer, and a midcentury modern dining table and 4 chairs. The bedroom is roomy and pretty with a new queen bed, a couch and a desk. Additionally there is a full bath and a enormous hall that doubles as living space. WIFI signal is strong as it is shared with the business housed downstairs. This space is comfortable and visitors feel welcome here.
Guest access
Guests have access to a parking spot in the parking lot and their own private balcony as well as the entire apartment which consists of a huge kitchen and a huge bedroom, full bathroom and large hall that doubles as living space.
Other things to note
This is an apartment located on the second floor of a historic home. The downstairs of the home is used as an insurance agency where clients come and go throughout the day. Any interaction with the staff or clients of Heinberg insurance agency would only happen in the parking area unless a visitor needed help for some reason.

About the Area

Located in Wilmington, this apartment is in the city center. 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 Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Cape Fear Museum and Carolina Heights are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the best Southport rental experience:

How to get the best value:

• Book your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually open a year in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacations during Christmas and Thanksgiving get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Summertime is the most expensive season in the Southport area. To get the best value, consider shifting your trip dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer great weather, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Some property managers offer promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer their guests an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great information, travel guides have coupons for local accommodations and attractions.

Filter your search:

• First and foremost, have your family choose a vacation week and a maximum budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Historic Hideaway Downtown, Wilmington w\/ parking has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Southport vacation rental search.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is commonly available on booking pages. Otherwise, email or call the property manager before you book the property. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to determine what bed configuration is suitable for your vacation group.
• Are you bringing the family pet? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or applied to your agreement.
• Does your group require unique amenities? Most websites include search filters for amenities.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. .

During your stay:

• Get the owner's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your . Store the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Hosts are available to help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking and securing the home when you are away, just like you would back home.
• To make sure that no damages are attributed to your visit, note any problem areas during check in. Speak to the property manager right away to relay your findings. If there is a dispute, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be useful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud visitors disrupting your peace. Apply the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and places you would've not otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the property to confirm you've collected everything. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the property a final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager isn't available, take video and pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property managers rely on good ratings to drive new reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will be thankful you shared your feedback 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 expeditiously to fix it.