Title: Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown Holiday home in Wilmington, 8-minute walk to Riverwalk ## Photo gallery for Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown ![Exterior detail - Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112109700/112109661/317cc3cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112109700/112109661/3de2a98b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112109700/112109661/fbd4f427.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112109700/112109661/9d1e9f67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112109700/112109661/46e87092.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Riverwalk, Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning ## 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. ### 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 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### 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 - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - 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) ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113090000/113085900/113085805/4f5228f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Azalea Cottage - Brooklyn Arts District Brooklyn Arts District - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=113085805&PinnedHotelID=113085805&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83450000/83446100/83446025/8a9d51f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### St. James Peaceful Villa. 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 ## About the area ![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%7C34.22924%2C-77.94465&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AqCt9sfJbxTABCC2m7uEz-C-LMo=) Wilmington, NC #### What's nearby - Riverwalk \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Bellamy Mansion Museum \- 12 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Cape Fear Community College \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Wilmington Convention Center \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile #### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk - ‪Savard Beer & Board - ‬9 min walk - ‪Elijah's - ‬8 min walk - ‪Rx Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk - ‪Concorde Espresso Bar - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown? ### Where is Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill & Karen W. 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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!!!! ##### Bill & Karen W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian B. 10 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Christian B. 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