Leaning Lorelei is a striking 120-year-old bungalow located in the heart of Downtown Wilmington, only a 15 min walk/5 min drive to the Riverfront. Located across the street from a park and just two blocks to local coffee stores, dining, and shopping. Freshly refreshed and full of handsome architectural details, such as tall ceilings, upsized windows, and original wood floors. 2BR/1BA, 2 work desks, 2 car private driveway, modern appliances and furnishings, completely equipped kitchen.
Located in Wilmington's Castle Street Arts District, this turn of the century (the 1900 one) bungalow was originally constructed in 1903, the same year the Wright Brothers made their historic flight, and has been made new for 2023. The bungalow is an eclectic mix of new and old, blending broad renovations and upgrades with old world appeal and character.
Visiting Leaning Lorelei is like taking a trip back in time. As you enter into the sizable central hall you will immediately notice the tall ceilings, original wood floors, and an abundance of upsized windows which fill the space with natural light. That theme carries over into the two bedrooms, each equipped with a desk ideal for remote work. The front bedroom even has the original coal burning fireplace (although no longer functional) and ties into the fireplace in the living room (also inoperable). The full bathroom is packed with charm – you will appreciate the clawfoot tub/shower combo with a floor-to-ceiling tile surround, as well as the refinished antique sink vanity. Several stained glass windows carry the whimsical nature of the home all the way through the back door, leading you to an outdoor dining area and huge fenced yard.
The bones of the home remain intact (including that old home lean!), otherwise everything is new as of 2022. Features include 2 car private driveway, fenced in yard and back patio, new furnishings, Fiber internet, Intelligent TV with all streaming services (use your own login), record player with constructed-in Bluetooth speaker, board games, washer and dryer, 100% cotton linens and towels, USB charging hubs and sound machines in both bedrooms, and a well outfitted kitchen that comes with all the essentials (e.g., plates/bowls/cups/silverware, pots/pans/baking sheets, knife block, cutting boards, microwave, toaster oven, blender, drip coffee maker, coffee, filters, tea, etc.). Other amenities include hair dryer, iron and iron board, and shampoo/conditioner/body wash.
Savor coffee in the morning or wine in the evening as you relax on your rocking chair front porch overlooking Robert Strange Park. The park, located directly across the street from the bungalow, has well maintained tennis/pickleball courts (open to the public), a community pool ($3/day/adult, $1/day/kid), playground, Fit for Fun Center (kids play place), and an adult exercise center. You will find four pickleball paddles at the bungalow for your use.
Kids are welcome, but the home is not childproof (100+ year old uneven hardwoods, brick hearth fireplaces, raised transitions between rooms, etc.). Pack ‘n play and high chair supplied.
About the Area
Located in Wilmington, this vacation home is in the city center. Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit The Cotton Exchange and Mayfaire Town Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Carolina Heights, or check out an event or a game at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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