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Quiet Historic Retreat - 15 minutes from Riverwalk

Vacation home near Riverwalk in Wilmington

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellamy Mansion Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Wilmington

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Wilmington Historic District vacation home, you'll find Riverwalk and Bellamy Mansion Museum. Latimer House and Ted's Fun On The River are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bellamy Mansion Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape Fear Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On Thyme - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Savard Beer & Board - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Concorde Espresso Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Booty's Soul Food - ‬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.

Quiet Historic Retreat - 15 minutes from Riverwalk

Come stay in this newly renovated historic property. This upstairs unit, of a freestanding historic duplex, was built in 1903, the same year the Wright Brothers made their historic flight.

As a tribute, this unit has been completely redesigned with propeller ceiling fans and state of the art technology. This tranquil, eclectically furnished, upstairs unit, includes niceties such as open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, high speed internet, 75" OLED TV, and SMART home technologies.

You will have the entire upstairs floor (approx. 1100 square feet) to yourselves.
Everything (bathrooms, kitchen, appliances, living room, furnishings) are new as of May 2022.

Watch your favorite shows on the 75" OLED smart TV, or enjoy a glass of wine or cup of coffee on your private balcony while you plan your stay in beautiful downtown Wilmington.

Well stocked with everything you need for your short or long-term stay. Towels and linens provided.

Easy access to the Castle Arts District and the shops and restaurants on the Riverwalk!

Great natural light! Everything you need and right where you want to be!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

Self check-in with keypad No smoking No pets No parties or events Additional rules No Fires or flames inside - Breaking the no pet rule will incur a
$150 fee for cleaning and deodorizing. - Breaking the smoking policy will incur a fee of $100 per day of your visit. - No partying.
-Breaking any of the rules above may result in an immediate cancelation of the remainder of your stay without refund.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No pets allowed at this property

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Quiet Historic Retreat - 15 minutes from Riverwalk to the airport?

This vacation home is 4.4 mi (8-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Quiet Historic Retreat - 15 minutes from Riverwalk have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Quiet Historic Retreat - 15 minutes from Riverwalk to the beach?

This vacation home is 11.1 mi (31-min drive) from Wrightsville Beach and 16.3 mi (27-min drive) from Carolina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Quiet Historic Retreat - 15 minutes from Riverwalk offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Quiet Historic Retreat - 15 minutes from Riverwalk?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Quiet Historic Retreat - 15 minutes from Riverwalk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Quiet Historic Retreat - 15 minutes from Riverwalk?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Quiet Historic Retreat - 15 minutes from Riverwalk have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Quiet Historic Retreat - 15 minutes from Riverwalk have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Quiet Historic Retreat - 15 minutes from Riverwalk to downtown Wilmington?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Wilmington.

Quiet Historic Retreat - 15 minutes from Riverwalk Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, everything was clean and updated. Host communication was excellent. Looking forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming host and a nice place for a long weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kari J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazong time, beautiful place. Host very attentive, quick to respond. Would stay here every time when in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment is located in a quiet historic neighborhood exactly as the listing stated. We found it to be extremely charming. The hosts had everything we could of wanted and more. We were both surprised and delighted. The apartment is clean and comfortable with a sophisticated decor of both old and new. In short, the place is perfect. Any return visit to Wilmington will include another stay here. Jeff was a super communicator and very responsive. Thank you for an exceptional stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

The apartment was beautiful. The area was quiet and close to a lot of attractions and the airport. It was the perfect base for my home finding trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay again!

Great location-Impressed with how clean it was-Had everything you may need in the kitchen and more. The host provided a welcome appetizer and fruit that was unexpected and wonderful. Little balcony was a bonus! Plenty of safe parking and quiet street.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Staci M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Loved everything about our stay! Nice little extras scattered around the house. Owner was super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conni W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy walk to downtown Wilmington. The historic district was safe with beautiful homes. Jeff, the host provided suggestions on where to eat. Jesters which is a 1 minute walk was excellent. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony. People in the neighborhood were friendly. Overall, our stay was most enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved this place!!

Extremely nice place. Wanted to stay longer. Cool, historic neighborhood that we enjoyed walking around. Close to the river and an easy drive to the beach. If we come back to the area we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific property!

Awesome stay. Location was perfect, easy access to everything. We were able to relax and had a lot of fun. All the extras the owners supplied were great surprises, it felt like we were in a luxury rental instead of a VRBO. Would stay again, thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely week in Wilmington

My daughter and I spent the week here before she moved into her student housing. The condo was beautiful and comfortable. Our hosts were extremely kind and responsive. They even allowed us to stay 3 extra days for no extra charge because our trip was delayed by the recent hurricane! I hope to stay there again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely 2 bedroom house

This place was absolutely the best place I have ever stayed at! Jeff was quick to answer when I had a question. It was in a quiet location but close to everything! Very clean and cozy! I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Che' P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, clean space!

The space was super clean, well-equipped, and in a convenient location. The personal touches were much appreciated, and the decór is fun and beautiful. We will definitely be renting again on our next trip to Wilmington!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Exceptional accommodations! Wonderful friendly neighborhood. Easy walk to river walk district. Would definitely book again. Highly recommended! Darren W
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second trip

We had just as comfortable trip as our first time around. Super comfortable and welcoming. Quiet neighborhood. Will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Great place to stay. Contemporary apartment in a historic building. Modern appliances. Super clean. Short walk to the River Walk and restaurants. Owners were great communicators. Loved all the thoughtful treats they provided in the “treasure chest” and the fridge.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week in Wilmington

The home couldn't have been nicer. Fully renovated, beautifully decorated and stocked with every amenity one could hope for! It felt like bedding, towels and linens were brand new. Huge TVs with streaming services in every room. Jeff was extremely responsive and helpful with all communication. You will not go wrong with this lovely home in Wilmington's Historic District!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING!!!

The listing doesn’t do this place justice. It’s beautiful! The rooms are so open and airy, all very updated. The extra touches to make our stay perfect were unexpected and delighted us all. The location is in a quiet neighborhood but still within walking distance to the river. This place really raised the bar for all of our future rentals. 100% 5+ stars from all 4 of us! Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Apartment

We had a great weekend in Wilmington! This rental is awesome, and when we return to Wilmington, we will stay here again. The apartment was spotless, nicely designed, and had evrything we needed. A few lights were on, the tv's were on, and music was playing for us when we arrived. There are smart tv's in the master bedroom and living room and a google home in the kitchen. Everything was newer, clean, and very nice. They added some nice extra touches as well. Thank you, and we will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurtis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second time staying here in the last two months. I was so glad it was available again for this two week stay. The unit is top notch from top to bottom. Well furnished with a combination of modern and antique furniture, very comfortable mattresses, and nice kitchen and laundry appliances. The bonus room works perfectly as an office. The location is great!Upon arrival we were met with snack packs in the foyer, bananas on the counter, and fresh berries and bottled water in the refrigerator. There was ample supply of Keurig coffee pods, and the combination Keurig/full coffee maker worked well for the weekend when four of us were staying or the rest of the time when it was just one or two of us there.Jeff is a great host! Very responsive and he pays attention to the small details that make the unit feel like home. Hopefully, the Quiet Historic Retreat will be available next time I'm in Wilmington!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect!

The photos do not do Jeff’s place justice! It is so beautifully decorated and furnished! It’s very spacious, clean, welcoming and peaceful. Terrific location for walking to the riverfront and for driving to the beaches. The apartment is absolutely spotless—you would swear the appliances are brand new! Bathrooms and bedrooms are well appointed and nicely decorated, beds are comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. Loved the multiple charging stations around the apartment. Jeff is super friendly, helpful, and responsive. We loved the fruit and charcuterie board he left for us and appreciated how quickly he responded when we needed anything. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent experience

We had perfect stay in spotless townhouse. The beds and sheets are top notch. The inviting essentially new building was best experience. There is huge tv with comfortable sofa. Beautiful kitchen. Great shower heads. Which is a priority. Theee is inviting scents throughout. We will always use Jeff’s place for Wilmington trips again. Jeff is amazing owner with great communication. And easy to contact for small things. Thanks again Jeff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Like winning the VRBO lottery

This property was so well appointed with inteligent touches that most people would neve think of even in thier own home. A supremely Clean, comfortable and considerate space. The bed was amazing. Jeff - is the most on point host I have ever encountered. Our stay was 45 days long - and I will fight for this space next visit to Wilmington!
Stayed 46 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025