Wilmington Getaway Near Riverwalk + Downtown!

Reviews

• Just be wary and you'll be fine.

  4/5

  I was completely unfamiliar with Wilmington when I made this booking, and wanted a "beach vacation" for our family. I didn't do literally any research and picked the highest-starred rental from a list of options, so a lot of this is "my bad," honestly.

  This house is in a VERY mixed area as far as quality of homes, behavior of neighbors, etc. Typically of a lot of historic districts, there were houses which were boarded up or falling apart, and then houses which were pristine. The neighbor keeps a lot of eclectic stuff on his porch and came out to wish us a nice vacation / offer help or weather updates as he saw us outside. We did not feel safe walking at night, and observed lots of concerning behavior on our walk to downtown at 2 p.m.

  When we first got in, I did a walkthrough of the house and found the second bathroom ceiling/upper wall was covered in bleed-through mold or mildew. In the master, there's the same thing all around the bathroom fan. Water droplets collected on the rusted a/c vent in the master as well, even when we left the exhaust fan on all day. The closet of the master bedroom was also lined with mold on all walls and the ceiling. There was a definite smell of mold/mildew upstairs from this.

  The a/c worked well there were fans in the upstairs rooms, the windows opened (screens had a lot of holes) just fine and the stove/microwave/fridge/dishwasher/laundry were all in great shape. The toaster did not work properly and it was plugged into a surge protector which was then plugged into yet another surge protector, which is very dangerous. So we plugged it into the wall directly and hoped for the best. Cabinet space was ample.

  There were several roaches (large and small) found inside the home, but otherwise the bugs stayed outside. The garbage can was small, so we had to take several bags to the curb over our 3 day stay. The laundry only had 2 wash packs, so we bought and left additional ones. The selection of pans/pots is limited, but we were able to make dinner with very little struggle. Sinks, showers, and toilets all worked well and had good pressure.

  Manager's Response:

  Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear the AC, major appliances, plumbing, and overall functionality of the home worked well during your stay. We appreciate the opportunity to provide some additional context for future guests. Wilmington’s historic downtown neighborhoods can vary from block to block, and we encourage travelers to review the location and surrounding area before booking to ensure it fits what they’re looking for. Our home receives routine professional pest control, most recently in July, although occasional insects can still occur during Wilmington’s hot summer months. We also recently identified the discoloration in the bathroom and closet areas and are taking steps to address it. Additionally, our cleaner inspected the toaster following the stay and found it to be functioning properly. We appreciate the detailed feedback and will continue working to maintain and improve this historic home for our guests.

• 4/5

  Great house to stay in for the Ironman race. Close enough to walk to the historic downtown and far enough away not to be stuck in any traffic.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Great home

  5/5

  Great place that was close to the river view and 20 mins from Wrightsville beach. We got in late, but was still able to get in contact with someone to accommodate our stay and answer our questions. I admit I didn't read the welcome guide and instead pestered the contact for information which they gladly helped with. All the answers were in the welcome guide but the contact was still very friendly and helpful. We ran into a small problem that required a handyman and the contact was able to quickly remedy the situation while we were out. Great place to stay and can't say enough good things about the contact.

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "John, thank you for your positive review. I was so happy to help answer any questions that made your stay so pleasant. I am also glad I was able to get a handyman to quickly fix the small issue for you and not derail your weekend. Being available to my guests is so important because this is more than a place to stay, I want it to feel like a home with someone who cares about your experience."

• Wilmington NC 24’

  4/5

  Property was very clean, well kept and close to downtown. The location was ok (which is out of owner control) but the rear driveway is beneficial for safe entry into property and keeps your vehicle off the street.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We pride ourself on providing a clean space for you to enjoy the near by downtown. We agree the parking in back is a highlight for this property. We hope you consider staying with us again."

• Great visit to Wilmington

  5/5

  This property was a great home base for our vacation in Wilmington. Very comfortable, so close to downtown. Would be happy to stay here again!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and the convenient location to downtown. Making the space a great home base and comfortable space is our goal, so it is great to hear we made that happen for you. We hope you choose to vacation with us again in the future."