Walk downtown from this beautiful 1850 Antebellum home - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 4
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1000 square feet

Located in the Wilmington Downtown Historic District , the Antebellum House is loaded with appeal and elegance. Our goal in offering this suite to you is to bring you the character and history of our home , while still giving you modern amenities and comfort.

Throughout this first floor suite you will find the charm of a home constructed ten years before the Civil War, such as beautiful plaster crown molding and original well maintained wood floors, while being upgraded to give you modern conveniences to help you relax and savor your time. This rental is for ground floor only... the home was converted to a duplex in the early 1900's. My wife and I stay upstairs for most of the year and it is never rented. The upstairs has a separate entrance and there are no shared spaces.

● Romantically themed bedroom with decorative granite fireplace, queen bed and room enough for a playpen or portable crib
● Living room with new queen size memory foam sleeper couch
● Kitchen amenities include stainless steel stove and refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, dishwasher, microwave
● Private entrance via backyard with patio for relaxation
● WiFi and Cable TV included

Located ideally to appreciate the greater Wilmington and Port City areas
● Walking distance to the Riverfront which includes dozens of eateries, wine bars, craft breweries, antique shopping, retail stores
● Savor history and culture by walking to the Cape Fear Museum, Kids’s Museum, Bellamy Mansion Museum or USS North Carolina Battleship
● 15 min. drive to Wrightsville or Carolina Beach

We look forward to your stay in this home away from home as you enjoy all that Wilmington and the surrounding areas have to offer.

About the Area

Wilmington is home to this vacation home. Bellamy Mansion Museum and Burgwin-Wright House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Cape Fear Museum and Carolina Heights are also worth visiting. With motor boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Strategies for getting the perfect rental home experience:

Sticking to a rental budget:

• Summertime is the most expensive season in the Wrightsville Beach area. Reserve your rental in Fall or Spring months to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds.
• Reserve your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually open a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacations during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Booking websites typically offer their guests an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which usually will cost 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Many management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area visitor guides which will include money-saving deals, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Planning and picking a perfect Wrightsville Beach rental home:

• Choose vacation dates and max budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your family requires. Walk downtown from this beautiful 1850 Antebellum home has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is almost always available online. If not, email or call the host before you book the rental. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches. You'll need to determine what configuration is optimal for your family.
• Are you looking for specific amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental.
• If your family is traveling with pets, you will need a rental that allows animals. Request specifics on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Note that some hosts charge additional pet fees.

More tips for your stay:

• Add the property manager's phone number to your smartphone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Document any issues with the rental at check in, and immediately send them to the host. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be beneficial if a dispute arises.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, television set or coffee maker. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents quite a few difficulties.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be a fantastic source for finding the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental while you are away, just like you would at home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all of your things. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the rental a final time and scan for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager isn't available, ensure that you take photos and video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did you have a terrific stay? Most rental websites make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your rental property and/or property management company was wonderful, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was out of order and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.