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3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington

Vacation home near Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington

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A staircase with white railings and wooden steps leading to a black door with a window.
A living room with a red ottoman, a black sofa, a chandelier, and a kitchen in the background.
A brick house with a porch, steps, and a circular pattern on the ground.
A living room with a fireplace, a red sofa, and a wooden chest of drawers.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large island.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6176 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellamy Mansion Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Wilmington

Seaside stay .At this Wilmington Historic District vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Riverwalk and Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center. Children's Museum of Wilmington and Cape Fear River are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bellamy Mansion Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Concorde Espresso Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Savard Beer & Board - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hidden Grounds Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rooster & The Crow - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington

This historic home is jam packed with traditional charm and original character - that is why we call it Second to Nun!
Located in Historic Downtown Wilmington neighborhood just a 4 minute walk to the Riverwalk.
Front porch perfect for sweet tea sipping and taking in the scenic neighborhood. Formal foyer and original hardwood floors throughout, the first level includes a traditional parlor with a funky flare, dining room with seating for 6, living room with streaming TV, spacious upgraded kitchen with gas cooking & Keurig coffee maker, washer/dryer, and a full bathroom with a shower. Fenced backyard with patio area. Upstairs you'll find a main bedroom with a king size bed & streaming TV, bedroom with a full size bed & streaming TV, third bedroom with a queen size bed, and a full bathroom. This home sleeps 6 in total, there is an driveway that can fit about 3 cars tandem. There is 2HR parking on the street, otherwise it is paid public parking.
Park your car and walk to everything Downtown Wilmington has to offer!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,898 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

2983-263739

Frequently asked questions

How close is 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington to the airport?

This vacation home is 4.6 mi (11-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington to the beach?

This vacation home is 13.3 mi (28-min drive) from Wrightsville Beach and 16.3 mi (30-min drive) from Carolina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington to downtown Wilmington?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Wilmington.

3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

traci h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
It’s a Great house in a Fantastic location. The street is gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

NORMA C.

Historic house with lots of charm! Nice location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I (grandparents with grown children and grandchildren) stayed for a long weekend 07/25. The location of this property is in a very nice area of the historic district and within walking distance of the Riverfront shopping and restaurants. The house itself was clean and had ample space. As others have stated, it is an older home and has a profound musty smell (would consider having the ducting cleaned out). The owners have several items for the kids, i.e., a crib in 1 of the bedrooms, 2 baby gates, and a basket of toys. There were a couple of downsides. First, the driveway parking is NARROW. Ideally, the shrubs near the house should be cut down or cut back. One of our 2 vehicles could not open the driver’s side doors and had to crawl out of the passenger doors. Second, the overall upkeep of the landscaping and yard left little to be desired. We could not use the back patio area at all, as it was overgrown with climbing trees and tall grass/weeds. Overall, we would definitely recommend this property if you are looking for a rental in Wilmington!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sarah A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location but property needs some airing out

We went to visit family in the local area and this property was close by. The house is charming, nicely decorated, and spacious with onsite parking for 2 cars (not really three as advertised and there are some street parking restrictions which made having 3 cars a little harder). The house was built in the 1920s and, having a mother who lives in a historic property nearby, we know you sometimes get funky things in older houses (read: sloping floors, older stuff, etc.), but we were not prepared for the musty odor that permeated the house (my brother said it reminded me of our grandfather's old house that sat on a creek and was in bad shape), and some of the softer furniture (like the black sofa in the sitting/tv room on the 1st floor). There was also a closest off of that same tv room that smelled terrible - like a wet dog or wet dog carpet that was in there rotting or something, and the upstairs shower curtain really needed to be cleaned or replaced. So, while things can be overlooked, it was was hard to escape the smell. So --- be mindful. I have no idea of the source and really don't want to cast dispersions, but it was bit much to overlook. Other than that, I would recommend this house because it charming, a great location, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madeline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025