Title: Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=121957736&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining Holiday home with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Riverwalk ## Photo gallery for Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining ![Marina - Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121960000/121957800/121957736/619eab03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121960000/121957800/121957736/f1992051.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121960000/121957800/121957736/dfa9b2e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121960000/121957800/121957736/0a315d6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121960000/121957800/121957736/e4a8b7fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Riverwalk, Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms3836 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining Experience downtown Wilmington in this beautifully restored high-end home complete with modern décor and social spaces intentionally upfit for enjoying yourself while impressing your guests. This darling retreat has remained one of Wilmington's most celebrated homes since 1844 and is the perfect place to host your downtown stay, hold corporate meetings and events, celebrate a significant birthday, host a graduation dinner, or receive guests as 'mother-of-the-bride' or 'father-of-the-groom' while providing exceptionally more hospitality than a hotel suite. The location is simply unbeatable. This architectural gem is within walking distance of the Cape Fear riverfront and within a block of popular event venues, including The Atrium, Bakery 105, and St. Thomas Preservation Hall, award-winning restaurants, music venues, water tours, charming horse-drawn carriage tours, Historic Foundation, Historical Society, and Community Arts Center. As you enter this marvelous home away from home, you will be greeted by rift-sawn heart pine floors, an impressionable staircase, and 12-foot ceilings displaying art. Discover a spacious great room that can be separated into two separate living areas both furnished with gorgeous sofas and chairs, carved marble fireplaces (decorative only nowadays), and numerous entertaining books. This space is ideal for entertaining and hosting meetings, events, or holidays with your loved ones. Due to the luxury and refinement of this home, no house parties are permitted. If your stay involves hosting a special event, prior approval from management and the homeowners is required. Due to the luxury and refinement of this home, no house parties are permitted. If your stay involves hosting a special event, prior approval from management and the homeowners is required. Spend endless hours chatting, planning your next adventures, and creating everlasting memories. The kitchen has been restored with luxury cooking appliances, which are hidden behind panels. The refrigerator is in the scullery kitchen and beside it is one of the two Bosch dishwashers. The small oven is a Thermador speed oven. There is a Fulgor Milano undercabinet drawer that can be an additional frig, freezer, or wine cooler. There are two microwaves (one countertop and one drawer style). There is a Fulgor Milano gas range top, two kitchen sinks, and a coffee bar with an Espresso machine, coffee makers, toaster, and blender. The scullery kitchen can be closed off from the breakfast kitchen, if needed, and includes a rear entrance that can be accessed separately for catering. The home also boasts a covered front porch with stately columns fronting South 2nd Street, where you can dine alfresco, a back porch with breakfast seating, a side yard with hedges and a fountain, and a backyard for lawn games. A modern half-bath powder room is located on the first floor. Upstairs, you will discover three gorgeous bedrooms, a laundry room with a washer/dryer, two modern bathrooms, several conversation areas, and a rear balcony with a bench swing. The primary suite enjoys an en suite bathroom with a restored glass-enclosed shower and a spacious lounge area with a custom Cherrywood Japanese soaking tub. This space opens up to the laundry room. The two additional large bedrooms share one full-size bathroom with a shower in a deep tub. A quaint conversation “Tea” room adjoins the main hall upstairs - the perfect place to have memorable one-on-one conversations, catch up on your email, and get lost in a game or book. Things to Know Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. Check-out time: 10:00 a.m. All guests shall abide by the good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises. No flames of any sort. All of the fireplaces are decorative only, fires (including candles) are not allowed. Due to the luxury and refinement of this home, no house parties are permitted. If your stay involves hosting a special event, prior approval from management and the homeowner is required. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 are allowed on site Note from host: Events Allowed Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 1006747 ## About the area Located in Wilmington, this holiday home is in the city centre. Children's Museum of Wilmington and Cape Fear Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit The Cotton Exchange and Mayfaire Town Center. Wilmington Railroad Museum and Carolina Heights are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. [Visit our Wilmington travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wilmington.dx1587) [View more Holiday homes in Wilmington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Private-Holiday-Homes.d1587-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.23321%2C-77.94689&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gcMgarTlhEoH1XeJy2RcDlBnJ-4=) Wilmington, NC ### What's nearby - ![Aerial panorama view of Wilmington North Carolina historic district along the Cape Fear river, with the North Carolina battleship with cloudy sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339294/9a14c8aa-bfa6-4bba-bebe-55fab4bfb570.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Riverwalk 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Bellamy Mansion Museum showcases stunning architecture and historical significance in Wilmington Historic District, North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087235/aecff88a-fc65-4a34-acfe-6f6e5955f5fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bellamy Mansion Museum 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Wilmington_WilmingtonConventionCenter_6127710_0004](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127710/a154c312-43d2-44cd-a31e-b079fc71e9c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wilmington Convention Center 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Cape Fear Community College 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) 10 min drive ### Restaurants - Savard Beer & Board 2 min walk - Hidden Grounds Coffee 2 min walk - Concorde Espresso Bar 3 min walk - REBELLION NC 3 min walk - The Reel Café 3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining? ### What time is check-in at Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining? ### What time is check-out at Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining? ### Where is Classic estate home in heart of Downtown Wilmington curated for entertaining located? ## Have a question? 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