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Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown

Vacation home near Riverwalk in Wilmington

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Exterior detail
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Smart TV
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellamy Mansion Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

Wilmington

Heart of Wilmington.Within a 10-minute walk of this Wilmington Historic District vacation home, you'll find Riverwalk and Latimer House. Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center and Children's Museum of Wilmington are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bellamy Mansion Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 9 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

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown

Welcome to The Historic Gem!
Located in Downtown Wilmington's Historic District, our home was built in 1889! Known as the "Cummings-Taylor House", on a cobblestone paved-road and consists of three spacious, private/separate apartments. It has been completely, meticulously renovated & decorated to preserve its rich history + aesthetic.

• 10 minute walk/4 blocks to the heart of downtown Wilmington & Riverwalk!

- Come relax, enjoy & make yourself at home in this spacious and serene space.
Embrace all the charm of a historically-preserved property, filled with natural lighting throughout, yet every amenity of a modern home that you'll need during your trip!

• You'll be staying in the completely private/separate, bottom floor apartment of the triplex.
• There are guests that may be staying in the apartments located above and below.

☀ 10 minute walk (.4 miles) to the heart of downtown Wilmington!
- You'll be a quick & stunning stroll to all of the local favorite restaurants, bars, concerts, and family activities we can't wait to share it with you!

~ KEY FEATURES ~

☀ Private, spacious second floor of the triplex
☀ 2 Bedrooms - 2 Queen sized beds (fresh + comfy linens)
☀ 1 Full Bathroom
☀ Fully stocked kitchen, equipped with everything you need for a delicious meal (complete list is located below!)
☀ Stocked coffee & tea for your morning cup
☀ Central AC / Heat
☀ 55" Smart TV (brand new) with access to streaming platforms for you to log-in and watch your favorite shows

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  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

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)

Policies

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown to the airport?

This vacation home is 4.7 mi (9-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown to the beach?

This vacation home is 13.3 mi (24-min drive) from Wrightsville Beach and 16.2 mi (29-min drive) from Carolina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

Is there free parking at Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown to downtown Wilmington?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Wilmington.

Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill & Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at the "Historic Gem" was excellent. Owners were very communicative and provided us a wonderful experience while we were in Wilmington. Being so close to downtown was great and allowed us to explore historic Wilmington. I would definitely stay in the Historic Gem again. Beds were great, amenities were very comfortable and the unit was very clean and east to access. Wonderful time!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025