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1860 House In the Heart of Downtown

Riverside holiday home with kitchen, 9-minute walk to Riverwalk

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Located in the Heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington, this 1860 residence offers a charming retreat. With an open kitchen and living room, two master bedrooms with private baths, and plenty of sleeping space for your group. Enjoy original heart pine floors throughout the house.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1860 House In the Heart of Downtown

Brand New Renovation! Just placed into service July 2022
Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located place in the Heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington.
An open kitchen / living room for socializing with your entire group.
Lots and lots of beds. 2 Master Bedrooms with private baths.
The space
Our house was built in 1860 and we have just done a complete renovation converting it back in to a single family residence (it has been a law office for the last 40 years). The open kitchen and living room are unique to a house from this era. Plenty of room for a family gathering. 2 Master bedrooms. One on each floor. Each has its own private bathroom. A "Kid" bedroom has 2 bunks, one with a double bed and the other with a full size mattress trundle. It also has a sleeper sofa. A great house for a family reunion, bridal party, college reunion, or two couples with their kids. There is also futon (and an option for an air mattress) in the downstairs front library if your group needs more space.
Original Heart Pine floors throughout.
Guest access
The whole, 2 story, 2400 square foot house is yours.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

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 bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Wilmington Historic District, a neighbourhood in Wilmington. Bellamy Mansion Museum and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Burgwin-Wright House and City Stage Theatre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College or Legion Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours. Visit our Wilmington travel guide
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Bellamy Mansion Museum showcases stunning architecture and historical significance in Wilmington Historic District, North Carolina
    Bellamy Mansion Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Old Thalian Hall In Wilimington, North Carolina Was Built In 1858 As City Hall And A Performing Arts Center.
    Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Aerial panorama view of Wilmington North Carolina historic district along the Cape Fear river, with the North Carolina battleship with cloudy sky
    Riverwalk
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Fear Community College
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion
    2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Half
    9 min walk
  • Copper Penny
    7 min walk
  • Slice of Life
    6 min walk
  • Savorez
    3 min walk
  • Hell's Kitchen
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1860 House In the Heart of Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at 1860 House In the Heart of Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1860 House In the Heart of Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1860 House In the Heart of Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1860 House In the Heart of Downtown located?

Located in Wilmington Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bellamy Mansion Museum and Riverwalk. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and Burgwin-Wright House are also within 10 minutes.

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1860 House In the Heart of Downtown Reviews

Reviews

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Cleanliness

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Great place for group stays

Listing was accurate and great location! We enjoyed our stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Great location!

We loved staying here! Beautiful home, and we loved the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends were here from the midwest.They were impressed with the spacious home.The closeness of the downtown area.You did a great job in remodeling. They would love to stay there again if ever in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorden L.

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

Bachelorette weekend

We had a wonderful stay! The home was in walkable distance to everything around downtown and the riverfront. It was spacious and clean. The owners communicated very well. We’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

Perfect location

We were in town for my son’s wedding with family members and friends coming from all over the southeast. The location of the home was fantastic as it was within walking distance's to both the wedding venue and brunch event. The house was spacious and having 3 large bathrooms really helped with getting everyone ready and together on time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

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

Great house!

We loved staying at this house. The location was absolutely perfect for us. We were in town for a family wedding and the church was just across the street! The pre-wedding parties were very close by as well as the reception. The house was very clean, and it accommodated my family of 8 quite well. Neal was very responsive to my questions before and during our stay. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location great house
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, large comfortable living/sleeping space. Great for our family trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can’t say enough great things about this property and the host! It was spacious, clean, ample secure parking, conveniently located, and seamless to check in/out of. The home itself had everything we needed for a race weekend and made logistics super smooth. It’s walking distance to downtown Wilmington (seriously just straight down Market) and the neighborhood was great for walking the pups.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best stay at this sweet Greek Revival home! It was the perfect location to walk downtown with our kids, visit Wrightsville Beach, adventure to Carolina Beach and just enjoy the company. We were two large families traveling to spend time all together and this home made that happen. The kids loved bunking together, reading books and playing games. The large kitchen made cooking family dinners so much fun. Although it was so close to downtown, we never felt as if it was busy or loud.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay T.

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

Fantatic

Second time renting here and it didn’t disappoint!! Great house, great location and I can’t wait to stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith A., Salisbury, NC

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

great stay!

Great home close to everything. We were able to walk to the Live Oak Bank Pavilion/Riverfront Park and everything downtown. Suited our group perfectly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to be together

We were in Wilmington for a family wedding. The house was beautiful, big, clean and exactly as advertised. The location was wonderful. We could walk everywhere for the gatherings. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi B.

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

Great House and Location

Such a fabulous house with historical flare and yet all the comforts. We had twelve people comfortably in this home. It was so open and easy to get to anywhere. Perfect distance to the river walk. I loved drinking my coffee on the porch each morning. It was so nice and clean and the hosts were very accommodating. We would love to go back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darci B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1860 House is absolutely perfect for any length of stay! It is comfortably appointed and has been tastefully renovated. There is a small section (not to spoil the fun of finding it) of the original interior wall that's framed that sparked a wonderful discussion amongst my family about historical architecture:) Make sure you enjoy time on the front porch swing and take a leisurely shower in the ground floor double shower! Be careful on the steps to upstairs as they are original and VERY narrow. Our small dog was at home as well.We also cannot say enough about hosts Neil and Jeanine, who made us feel like family! They truly are super hosts and set the standard for other hosts to aspire to. Thank you for everything! We are trying to figure out when we can come back...after hurricane season, of course!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca J., Minnesota

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

Great location

Close to the airport and downtown. Easy to find. Beautiful house. Beautiful spacious open kitchen. Good parking. The house does sleep about 10 maybe 12 comfortably. If you can bring a blow up bed or two that’ll be helpful if you’re party has a lot of couples or older people. On of the spaces on the main level is huge but it only has a sofa and a futon. The only thing I didn’t care for is we pay a cleaning fee but some of the existing checkout rules is to strip all used bedding, put all used towels in the washer and start it, take out all trash and start the dishwasher but I guess that keeps the cleaning fee low… But I would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023