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Beautifully restored home in Wilmington Historic District with pool

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6119 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bellamy Mansion Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cape Fear Community College
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (3)
The price is €300
for 1 apartment
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
The Hive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautifully restored home in Wilmington Historic District with pool

Enjoy the charm of this historic cottage home. Located among the many attractions of downtown and within an easy drive to the beaches, this historic yet modern home makes for the perfect spot to enjoy everything Wilmington has to offer. And if you just want to escape and relax, you have private access to the beautiful pool oasis right outside your back door. (The pool is not heated and generally too cold to be in from late September through mid-May, but the pool remains open and the pool area can be enjoyed year round.)

The historic but completely renovated home includes a comfortable living room, a dining room that seats eight, a well-equipped kitchen, and a large back deck. The two bedrooms each have their own en suite bathrooms with walk-in showers. Additional sleeping is available on the fold-out sofa in the living room. The front porch, deck, courtyard, and private pool areas offer great outdoor space for enjoying coffee in the morning and cocktails in the evening, as well as a great place to soak up the sun or lounge in the shade!

All of historic downtown Wilmington is an easy walk from the house. There is off-street parking for two vehicles. All linens and towels are provided, including pool and beach towels.

This home is not only in a prime location to enjoy Wilmington, but has everything you need to make for a relaxing getaway!

Because of the outdoor space, guests often want to invite others over to join them. Small gatherings are permitted, but we ask that you inform us first if anyone not staying at the house is coming over. The house is in a residential neighborhood and we ask that our guests be courteous of our neighbors. Therefore, we don’t allow groups of more than 12 and ask hosts to monitor noise levels, particularly after 9:00pm.

Please note that we are no longer able to accommodate pets in our home.

We live right next door to the property, so if you have any needs or questions while you are staying, we are very easy to reach.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the pool at this vacation home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a private pool and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the pool
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and Bellamy Mansion Museum
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find an outdoor pool and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Matthew TenHuisen

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is permitted only in the outdoor spaces.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1278 sq ft (119 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
  • Note from host: Hypoallergenic, well-behaved pets are welcome.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Small gatherings with prior approval are allowed.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
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Beautifully restored home in Wilmington Historic District with pool Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend
The house is beautiful. The pool and outdoor areas were so enjoyable. Comfortable beds, fully stocked kitchen, everything you would need is here. Perfect location within 15 minute walk to everything! Hosts were amazing. Would definitely stay here again! If you’re thinking about booking this place just do it, you won’t regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful find In the Wilmington historic district!
Matt and Chris provided a great stay for us in their lovely two bedroom Wilmington getaway. They were great hosts and provided everything we needed . The house is super comfy with all the necessities. Make sure you bring your swimsuit for the pool and tropical sitting area, outback!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

rick l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Where we always stay in Wilmington
We’ll be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean, well appointed,
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
We spent such a relaxing week in this lovely, comfortable home enjoying all the amenities and the very walkable location. Already planning a return visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgette P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable bungalow
Our stay was wonderful. The house is well equipped with everything you may need. It’s very comfortable and quiet. Location is fantastic. Matt and Chris were great hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Perfect
Our little family had a blast, Chris and Matt were amazing and very attentative. The location was perfect, lots to explore within a short distance. The house has plenty of room and very spacious. We all enjoyed the pool so much. We hope we can come back soon. Definitely recommend. 10/10
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Look No Further!
This place is amazing. Stunning. You can walk a few short blocks to downtown Wilmington and a short 20 minute drive to the beaches. The pool is spectacular --- the pictures do not do it justice. It's your own private resort pool and cabana! Our family had a blast swimming and relaxing there.The home is immaculate and decorated perfectly. Sometimes you book a vacation rental and you show up to be a bit disappointed ---- but with this rental you will show up and have your expectations surpassed. Matt and Chris were spectacular hosts. They were kind, helpful and fun to talk with. Seriously - stop searching and book this place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Uniquely Perfect in Downtown Wilmington
Iif you are looking for a coastal vacation that is more than the beach, look no further than this charming house in downtown Wilmington. With an amazing private pool and perfectly appointed house, Matt and Chris have thought of everything you'll want during your vacation. They've taken care of the easily overlooked things - fluffy towels, a well appointed kitchen with all the gadgets, furniture that's actually comfortable, peaceful bedrooms, lots of outdoor spaces - that quickly made us feel like we were in our own home, not staying at someone else's rental. And the pool... pictures don't even do the backyard justice, and we found ourselves either in the pool or gathering around it at all hours of the day.. With it being a quick walk to downtown restaurants and sites, and only a 15 minute or so drive to the beach, this house was the perfect place for us to take in all Wilmington had to offer. We loved our time here, and can hardly imagine a more perfect place to vacation in Wilmington.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

rick l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous and felt like Home!!
My family and I had a great time long weekend at this home! It was beautifully decorated and had everything you needed. The pool area was private and so peaceful, so many seating options for sun and shade. The neighborhood is so adorable and walkable, many options for restaurants, shopping, coffee and ice cream are all in walking distance. The home owner was extremely accommodating and so friendly. I would definitely recommend and revisit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Wow, this property was amazing. Beautiful house that was very clean and close to the riverfront. We enjoyed the large pool and beautiful courtyard. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S., Davidsonville, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
I want this home at my home
Matt and Chris’s cottage is beautiful and provided a perfect home away from home for me, my husband, college-age daughter during our short stay in Wilmington. We so appreciated being able to stay in a stunningly decorated, clean and conveniently located property that is dog-friendly and allowed us to entertain relatives who were staying in nearby Wrightsville Beach. (The property’s furnished swimming pool space is a luxurious bonus room.) I have land enough for a backyard bungalow where I live. If I ever create one, I’d model it after this historic, thoughtfully renovated home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic charm with a garden oasis
Check-in was wonderful. We were given detailed instructions on how to operate the lock and were preemptively asked if we would like to check-in early-which we did. The home is exceptionally clean and well-appointed with everything we needed including abundant, fresh linen. The beds were comfortable and the kids didn’t complain about sleeping on the Pottery Barn sofa-bed. The pool area is even better than portrayed in the photos. The area is expansive with multiple areas to lounge, play, sunbathe or dine. The Hosts were very friendly, responsive, and gave us a great recommendation for outdoor dining at Indochine. This isn’t an investment property with absent owners. The hosts love their home and it shows. Parking: Pros: There is off-street parking available in the Historic District Concerns: The off-street parking area is very narrow. If you have a very large SUV (Navigator L, Suburban or similar) you will have to climb over the center console to exit the vehicle and branches will likely scrape the top of your vehicle. There is usually street parking available, but not always. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend you check it out if you are fortunate to find it available on your trip to Wilmington.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Historic Home
The house was a welcoming place to stay, very comfortable and the host thought of everything. Close to riverfront and local historic house museums. Short drive to Wrightsville beach and other area attractions. Perfect stay if you are looking for two primary bedrooms with private baths.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't wait to go back
When we arrived, Chris met us at the door. Shortly after we met Matt. I cannot say enough about these two guys. Outstanding personalities. They made us feel like we owned the cottage. We were right at home including the back oasis with the saltwater pool and the Lanai. Water was pretty chilly, but it did not stop me from getting in. I could write a short book on our 4 days stay but you just got to check it out for yourself. We also loved the fact it's in the Historic district and is a documented home. Nothing like a hotel, I'll never stay in another hotel again. Dave & Linda
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best & most comfortable in stay in Wilmington!
Our stay was exceptional. The house, rooms, family room were the best we could have imagined. The furniture was very comfortable, great quality and a perfect match throughout the house. The bedrooms & bath were very clean, well lit and all the comforts of home. The pool and the pool area were amazing, clean, landscaped and so comfortable. Best stay ever!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem
This is a beautiful home. Chris and Matt thought of every amenity possible. It is a quiet neighborhood and in close proximity to the riverfront. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House
We loved this house! The interior is beautiful and the backyard pool is out of this world. You're a short drive to the beach and walking distance to restaurants and shopping. The hosts are so nice and checked in with us during our stay to see if we needed anything. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Great location, great time; phenomenal house! Owners extremely attentive to make sure your stay is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin M., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in the historic district
We spent a week here to get a break from winter. Loved the house, the front porch, the sunny backyard and deck, the neighborhood and easy walking distance to downtown and the river walk. Matt is very responsive and the home is beautifully decorated and furnished. Would go back in heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and Beautiful
Between us, my sister and I have rented many vacation houses over the years and we agree this is the best one ever. The furnishings are both exceptionally attractive and high quality. The kitchen has high-end appliances and everything you might need, including decent knives, which are rare in a rental. The host provides many extras, from a welcoming bottle of wine to TV streaming services, even boxes of tissues. We didn't have to buy the little things normally needed in a rental; they were there! The kitchen and bathrooms have been updated to modern standards without losing any of the charm of this lovely old house in a historic neighborhood. And the large backyard pool and patio, which we didn't use because it was too cool, would provide the amenities of a luxury resort in warm weather. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the house -- and seeing Wilmington. Altogether a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

genevieve s., Pa

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming home in the historic district
Matt and Chris are excellent hosts. The house is equipped with everything you could need. It’s only a short walk to downtown and the riverwalk.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little rental!
This house was perfect for my husband and I, my parents, and our dog for the long weekend. Very clean and had all the amenities we could have wanted (the frother was the best part). Close to downtown. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michaela W.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEAUTIFUL
If you are looking for a relaxing getaway, this house is your perfect spot. The owners are so welcoming and are available for anything you may need. The pool/outdoor area is beautiful as well as the breathtaking high ceilings and kitchen. We had the best time!! Will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023