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Swanky Retreat - Downtown

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A modern living room with a leather sofa, glass coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background. - Swanky Retreat - Downtown (Wilmington)
A hallway with a dark-colored reception desk, a decorative vase with feathers, framed artwork, and a wall-mounted thermostat. - Swanky Retreat - Downtown (Wilmington)
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a built-in oven. - Swanky Retreat - Downtown (Wilmington)
A balcony with wicker furniture, a small wooden table, and a view of a wooden fence and greenery. - Swanky Retreat - Downtown (Wilmington)
A staircase with wooden steps and a colorful geometric wall design. - Swanky Retreat - Downtown (Wilmington)
This modern condo in downtown Wilmington offers a perfect retreat for wedding guests and vacationers alike. Enjoy two spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, walk-in closets, and balconies. Downstairs, relax in the open living area or prepare meals in the fully-stocked kitchen.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
The current price is £183
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul

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About this property

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 note - this is a multi story property and stairs are required for access.

    Good to Know Before Your Stay:

    Verification & Rental Agreement
    To help ensure a safe and secure experience for everyone, we use SafeGuest for identity verification and rental agreement review. After your reservation is confirmed, you'll receive a link with simple instructions to complete this process prior to arrival.

    Check-In & Check-Out
    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, and check-out is 10:00 AM. These times allow our cleaning team the opportunity to thoroughly prepare the home for each guest.
    During our busy summer season (Memorial Day through Labor Day), we are generally unable to accommodate early check-ins or late check-outs from Friday through Sunday due to tight turnover schedules. During the week, we are happy to check availability within 24 hours of arrival or departure. When accommodations are possible, a fee of $25 per hour applies for early arrivals or late departures.

    A Note About Coastal Wildlife
    One of the joys of the coast is being surrounded by nature. Our area is home to a variety of local insects, including spiders, ants, and palmetto bugs, particularly during warmer months. The home receives regularly scheduled professional pest control treatments, but occasional sightings can still occur despite our best efforts. If you encounter any concerns during your stay, please let us know and we'll gladly arrange additional treatment if needed. Seeing native insects will not be grounds for a cancellation or refund.

    Television & Streaming
    While this property does not offer cable service, smart TVs or Rokus are available for you to access your favorite streaming platforms using your personal accounts. Please remember to log out before departure, or remotely through your streaming service if needed.

    Cleanliness
    Our housekeeping team takes great pride in preparing the home for every guest, however everyone is human. If anything doesn't meet your expectations upon arrival, please let us know as soon as possible so we can address it promptly and help ensure you have a comfortable stay.

    Respect for Our Neighborhood
    This home is located in a residential community, and we kindly ask guests to be mindful of our neighbors. Quiet hours are between 10:00pm and 7:00am each day. Parties and events are not permitted in accordance with Airbnb policies. Excessive noise or unauthorized gatherings may result in the reservation being terminated without refund.

    Travel Insurance
    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your vacation investment from unexpected events. Reservations and cancellations are handled according to the cancellation policy selected at booking, and we are unable to modify reservation dates within 30 days of arrival.

    Location Information
    One of the best parts of this location is its convenient access to nearby restaurants, shops, and attractions. As a result, you may occasionally hear sounds associated with downtown living, including pedestrians, vehicle traffic, nearby trains, or aircraft overhead. Most guests find the area pleasantly active without being overly noisy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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
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
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
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.

About the area

South Front District, a neighbourhood in Wilmington, is home to this condo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach, while Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Battleship North Carolina are cultural highlights. Ready for a night out? Consider Waterline Brewing Co. and Ted's Fun On The River. Visit our Wilmington travel guide
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • A forested area with a water body and blooming pink azaleas along a path.
    Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A river winding through a city with industrial areas and green spaces.
    Riverwalk
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • A white colonial-style building with green shutters, columns, and a balcony.
    Bellamy Mansion Museum
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • A large white building with columns and arched windows.
    Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    11 min walk
  • On Thyme
    2 min drive
  • Winnie's Tavern
    19 min walk
  • Pickle & Taps
    18 min walk
  • East Coast Seafood
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swanky Retreat - Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Swanky Retreat - Downtown?

As of 19 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swanky Retreat - Downtown on 21 Jul 2026 start from £183, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Swanky Retreat - Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swanky Retreat - Downtown located?

Located in South Front District, this condo building is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Riverwalk. Greenfield Lake and Cape Fear River are also within 15 minutes.

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Swanky Retreat - 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wiley P.

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

Swanky Retreat Downtown

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

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

Very cute

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

10/10 Excellent

JD M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Whitney L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Barri B.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Clean C.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Clean C.

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

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

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

10/10 Excellent

Curtis T.

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

Great condo

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

10/10 Excellent

Maussab S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calm welcoming time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Great place

Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

8/10 Good

Kimberly M.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda P.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jaimie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle E.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jordan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024