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Swanky Retreat - Downtown

Condo near Riverwalk in Wilmington

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TV
Interior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bellamy Mansion Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Wilmington

South Front District stay.With a stay at this South Front District condo, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens and 2 miles (3 km) of Latimer House. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater and Riverwalk are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Riverwalk - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Bellamy Mansion Museum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On Thyme - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Winnie's Tavern - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Savard Beer & Board - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pickle & Taps - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Swanky Retreat - Downtown

This gorgeous condo is bright and modern and offers two-bedroom suites with 2.5 baths. It is PERFECT for weddings guests! Identical Queen bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, full-length mirrors, walk-in closets, and a balcony! Downstairs there is a fully stocked kitchen, laundry, open living and dining area, and a half bath. While there is no designated parking spot for the condo, there is plenty of free street parking right in front of it. This place has everything you need for your downtown vacation! Across the street from celebrity chef Vivian Howard's Pizzeria and fantastic bars and restaurants. Your Wilmington Vacation Awaits!

Guests will have full access to the entire condo, balcony, and patio. There is a locked owners closet for our supplies, but everything else is yours to use.

Please be sure to review our cancellation policy prior to making your reservation. We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance at the time of booking.

Thanks for booking with us!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

16020

Frequently asked questions

How close is Swanky Retreat - Downtown to the airport?

This condo is 7.7 mi (15-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Swanky Retreat - Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Swanky Retreat - Downtown to the beach?

This condo is 11.8 mi (28-min drive) from Wrightsville Beach and 15.5 mi (27-min drive) from Carolina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Swanky Retreat - Downtown offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Swanky Retreat - Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Swanky Retreat - Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Swanky Retreat - Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Swanky Retreat - Downtown have a pool?

This condo does not have a pool.

Does Swanky Retreat - Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Swanky Retreat - Downtown to downtown Wilmington?

This condo is 1.2 mi away from Wilmington.

Swanky Retreat - Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great experience at Swanky Retreat. We had everything we needed and it was very clean. The location is next to train tracks, but it wasn't an issue for us because we were awake so it didn't disturb us. Host was very responsive. Location is also close to some really good restaurants just a couple of blocks away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place, good location to downtown, only downside was it’s on a very busy road and it’s RIGHT NEXT TO VERY LOUD TRAIN TRACKS, the trains blow their hours for a solid 2 minutes literally right next to the condo, there are about 3 to 4 trains a day including on about 10PM
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maussab S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calm welcoming time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jordan s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Nicely decorated and stocked with the essentials, refrigerator, washer and dryer, coffee maker.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jaimie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right next to active train line

The property was super cool and the rooms were great. The neighborhood is just on the edge of what I would call safe. Had to park on the street, but it ended up not being an issue. Everything was going great until 12am when the first train rolled by blaring its horn constantly and literally shaking the beds. We hoped it was a one off but then it all happened again at 3am. Also the street light comes directly into the bedroom without any blinds in the door. We only stayed one night because we literally got no sleep. Asked for a refund and was told it was typical urban noise. I really wish more people would have left honest reviews about the townhome being 20-30 ft from a very active train line.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great condo

The location was great, close to downtown and a short drive to the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clean C.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd year celebrating here for my wife's birthday. Same great stay. Great location and within proximity to everywhere you want to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd Stay

We loved it so much the first time that we booked a second stay! This place is awesome. Absolutely love it. Highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

This place is awesome. Loved everything about it. Great location. Great communication. I highly recommend a stay here to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD, Starrucca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the property, it was exactly as described!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JD M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really nice place

Really nice place, great clean interior and exterior the only complaint I had is it’s pretty close to a railroad track but it is a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hit the SAc

Well appointed new appliances clean. Location beside train tracks makes it noisy when you are accustomed to a quiet environment. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint

Facility was as advertised but beware of the loud train traveling through 1-2x nightly. Convenient short Uber ride to downtown. Ok for short visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Clean C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Swanky

I took my wife to stay here for a 1 day fishing trip, as apart of her 40th birthday celebration. Starting with the cons: it's located in a gentrification block, so it's literally 2 blocks from the projects, which leads to the next con: in order to keep an eye on our car, we had to park in front of the property which is located off a main street and can be super dangerous as you have to be careful of vehicles racing by to ensure you don't end up as human roadkill. The last 2 cons were one of the bedrooms has a glass door leading out to the upstairs patio but it doesn't have a screen or shade blind to keep people from being able to see directly into the room at certain angles, then the outside patio in the backyard was filled with cobwebs and the future was littered with debris and the backdoor also packed a door cover. With the cons side, the host is super cool and allowed us to check in 3 hours before our official check in time and she was very responsive to messages. The property is super chic with some industrial flair. The design and decor is excellent and we loved all the different lighting in the house. It's super close to downtown Wilmington and there's a lot of nearby places to hit. All in all, I'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Toledo, Ohio, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

This townhouse is absolutely beautiful. It looks to be professionally decorated in the industrial style. Great location and very clean. The area is a bit noisy like some had mentioned but didn’t bother us at all. Slept great - the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cute

The space was very cute. Manager was easy to communicate with. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to Downtown

Nice place to stay, very well decorated. Near downtown without the hustle and bustle of being downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wiley P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Swanky Retreat Downtown

Property as described. Very hip decor. Location convenient to everything. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Barri B., Chapel Hill, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient and Affordable spot near downtown Wilmington

Modern condo just over a mile from downtown Wilmington. Was a great location for getting to the convention center or CFCC if you don’t want a downtown hotel. Great value- full nice kitchen and laundry, nice TV set up, and two master suite bedrooms. Please note: it is as close to the train tracks as you can get. So if hearing the train horns and rumbling train cars at night (1:30am) will bother you, look elsewhere. We’re heavy sleepers so we easily fell back asleep, but it will wake you up. All in all it was a great option for two couples hanging in Wilmy for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Whitney L., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness

Spotless but noisy

The condo itself is fantastic! Very clean and convenient and fantastic layout. Everything you need. Great restaurants within walking distance and easy access to downtown. The only challenge is noise. The train runs directly beside the property and at 10pm and 12 am it ran both nights with horns blaring. The traffic on 3rd street also picks up about 5:30/6am and is quite loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023