Going to Carolina! Historic Downtown Wilmington - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

Historic appeal abounds in this turn-of-the-century arts and crafts era home located on a peaceful one-way brick lined street in Downtown Wilmington. Boasting 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 2 half baths, 3 covered porches, and a private backyard, this historic gem is ideal for families, friends, and old home lovers. This home was modernized over the course of numerous years with emphasis on restoring and preserving the original details. The big pocket doors which separate the living room and dining room are completely functional. Fireplaces throughout the home are non-functional but boast handsome surrounds and mantles. The original woodwork and trim are throughout and the original wood floor was restored. With a new living room couch, chandeliers, period correct furnishings like alluring armoires and desks, and some windows with wavy glass give them home a striking vintage feel.

The striking neighborhood is full of meticulously restored historic homes and the short walk to the riverwalk and other destinations in the heart of downtown is a very pleasant one. The neighbors are friendly and often seen appreciating the evening air from their porches with a glass of wine.

All of the common spaces are on the first floor, from the front covered porch to the living room, dining room, kitchen, and covered back porch. The 3 bedrooms are on the 2nd floor up a flight of stairs. All of the bedrooms have new comfortable beds and bed protectors and have room darkening window treatments. The front bedroom which would have initially been the nursery is a modest bedroom with a queen bed. The middle bedroom is bigger and has a California King bed. The back bedroom is huge and has a king bed and its own private covered porch with lounge chairs.

The kitchen is entirely modernized and remodeled, with new cabinets, new countertops, a dishwasher, and a gas stove. It is completely supplied with cookware, flatware, dishes, and cooking basics. It also has a vintage desk for work or additional prep space.

The dining room table seats 6, has a gorgeous cabinet with wavy glass, a non-functioning decorative fireplace and mantle, a chandelier, and accesses the back covered porch.

The living room has a new couch, other period correct furnishings, a cute table that is ideal for snacks like a charcuterie board, a non functioning fire place, enormous vintage oriental rug, and TV.

The backyard is sizable and private.

Street parking is complimentary and usually very plentiful.