Beautiful 3BR Historic Downtown - walk to the river - off street parking - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 7
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1600 square feet

Sixth on the Park is just north of Market Street across from Bicentennial Park - walk to the Riverwalk! Constructed in 1996 and completely refurnished in early 2014, savor the comfort of recent construction while in the midst of historic homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s. The home has plenty of outdoor living space: a fenced in garden, a screened back porch and a welcoming sitting porch out front for greeting the neighbors out walking their dogs (family pets are welcome upon approval). Inside, Sixth on the Park features queen beds in the front and back bedrooms and a bunk bed that sleeps three in the middle bedroom (double bottom, single top).

Extremely close to Thalian Hall and only 6 blocks from the river boardwalk, you can comfortably walk to everything that makes downtown the place to be: casual to fine dining, hip coffee homes, museums, art galleries, antique stores, the splendid county library, horse drawn carriage rides, Stores of Old Wilmington or the Cotton Exchange, historic tours, Ghosts of Wilmington Tour, haunted pub crawls, Wilmington’s Farmer’s Market (April – December), the Azalea Festival (April), Riverfest (October), the Brooklyn Arts Center, the NC Battleship (take a ferry from Water St.), PPD, Cape Fear Community College, and the new convention center.

Feel the nighttime life and then walk back to the home for the peaceful of our comfortable home. If you have a car, there is one private parking spot at the end of the driveway and an abundance of complimentary on-street parking. Wrightsville beach is roughly a 15 min. car ride from the home with Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Ft. Fisher (home to the NC Aquarium) being 30-45 mins. away. The city offers many spots for kids: Fit for Fun on 10th Street(ages 6 mo. to 5 yrs.), The Kids's Museum located downtown on 2nd and Orange (ages 2 to 10ish), Monkey Joe's, Jungle Rapids, skating rinks, an ice skating home, the list goes on.

Unwind and appreciate your stay... Get the best of what Cape Fear has to offer - the cultural attractions of downtown and the not-so-far-away beach!

Managed by Rachel de Faut, Broker, REALTOR, Sea River Realty

About the Area

Wilmington Historic District, a neighborhood in Wilmington, is home to this vacation home. Children's Museum of Wilmington and Regal Mayfaire are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Cape Fear Museum and Carolina Heights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Our top Wilmington, NC rental booking tips and tricks:

When to go & When to reserve a rental home:

• Summertime is high season in the Wilmington, NC area. Book your Wilmington, NC rental property in Spring or Fall to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities.
• In the Wilmington, NC area, The sooner your group can book a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The best rental properties are booked early. Reserving your vacation rental up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host whether your family qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Booking websites often offer their guests an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly costs 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Often, management companies supply Wilmington, NC area visitor guide magazines that include money-saving deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Planning, picking, and booking your Wilmington, NC vacation home:

• Select a group lead, select your trip dates, and select a budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your family requires. Beautiful 3BR Historic Downtown - walk to the river - off street parking has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wilmington, NC rentals search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed types is usually accessible on booking pages. Otherwise, call the property manager before you book your home. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• If there's a specific Wilmington, NC attraction you long to visit, search for properties that are either nearby, or those that cater to your needs.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for those with limited mobility. .
• Do your family pets travel with you? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your rental agreement! Pet fees or might be applied to your agreement.

Advice for your stay:

• Store the manager's information in your smartphone.
• Document any issues with the property during check in, and immediately contact the owner. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be helpful if a dispute arises.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable visitors disrupting your peace. Use the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and places you would've not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home when you are out, just like you would back home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, take a walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected everything. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property one final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the property manager isn't available, ensure that you take pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property managers rely on good reviews to compel future reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.