Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2200 square feet

Solidly remodeled 1866 Italianate House in the Historic District in the Downtown Wilmington neighborhood .Handsome old wood floors, footstep-worn thresholds, tiled fireplaces & time-shifted glass panes tell you this home has been here 150 years! Our 3 bedroom/2-bath/full-kitchen duplex is walking distance to anywhere downtown & short 17 min. drive to the beach! A very enormous backyard for hanging out.

Hello GUEST
We expect you around 5-6 PM but if this is not correct and you come later , let us know before your arrival. We live next door with our 12 year old who goes to sleep at 8:30 PM , which means we will be upstairs and won't hear any knocking . We live on N.6th Street near the Princess St. intersection and the home is colored pale rose. Your entrance is on the left . Please call us 30 mins. before arrival so that we can arrange to meet you and give you the keys .The Doorknob in front is historic and decorative, please use Metal handle to push door open and be gentle with the old doors.
Now about the place.....You have a functioning kitchen with glasses and cups for all beverages, a coffee machine with filters and grinder plus toaster and a working oven . Recycling and trash pickup is early on Monday morning so we will let you know when we pull all the receptacles to the street . Let us know if you need another bag .Please put all TRASH out on sunday evening
Linens and towels are all there with soap but you will need Shampoo if ours is wrong for you, shower gel and more toilet paper.
The 2 toilets use Eco-Flush so please hold handle 3 seconds when you flush.

You have 2 bedrooms upstairs , both with queen beds plus a sunroom in the back with a doublebed . The Sunroom is accessible through the second bedroom but all the rooms have doors for privacy. There is a Shower and bathroom upstairs. There is also a entirely equipped laundryroom. Laundry detergent is ultra concentrated so please fill cap up to line 2 for each load. When using dryer, please put on LOW HEAT, HIGH does not work .Extra blankets and towels . Access to upper floor is by spiral staircase from living room and by a straight stairwell from back porch leading to second bedroom upstairs. All switches and pullchains control light and fans .
Downstairs is a queen couch bed with the sheets and pillows in the 2 grey ottoman, a bathroom with tub and shower.Have beach towels if you do go to Wrightsville Beach or buy them because all the home towels are only for showering in the home.
Any other questions please do not hesitate to contact us ......a lot to read uh.
Amy and Luca

About the Area

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Wilmington Historic District, a neighborhood in Wilmington. Bellamy Mansion Museum and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit The Cotton Exchange and Mayfaire Town Center. Cape Fear Museum and Carolina Heights are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

2 total pets

Strategies to get the optimal rental experience:

How to get the best rental value:

• The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The best vacation rentals are reserved very early. Reserving your rental property 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Wrightsville Beach area. Book your Wrightsville Beach vacation home in the Fall or Spring to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Property managers usually offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Look for your local Wrightsville Beach visitors guide magazine upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitors guides contain coupons for nearby shops and restaurants.

Narrow your rental Search:

• Select a group lead, select your vacation week, and select a maximum budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your group requires. Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is almost always available on booking pages. Otherwise, email the property owner before reserving the vacation home. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds and bunks. You'll need to establish what configuration is optimal for your vacation group.
• If your group is bringing pets, you will need a pet-friendly vacation rental. Ask for information on breed, size, and type requirements. Some hosts charge pet deposits and fees.
• If there's a particular Wrightsville Beach attraction you are crazy about, search for properties that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your needs.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to ask about wheel chair entry, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

Know before you go:

• Be sure you get the owner's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental home.
• Property managers are available to help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Lock your rental home while you are away. Protect your property!
• Record any damages to the rental upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the owner. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be helpful if there is a dispute.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Frequently, nearby homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking regulations reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Re-check every room of the rental property to make sure that you've packed all personal items at departure. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental one final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the host isn't available, remember to take photographs of the property to record its condition.
• Did your group have a great vacation? Most rental managers make it easy for customers to provide feedback. If your rental and/or property manager was great, they would love to hear about it. If anything was defective and they failed to address it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.