1916 Coastal Grandmother & modern ADU with firepit - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 16
• 4 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Step into the past at our downtown Wilmington historic home & modern converted studio with 8 car driveway. Meticulously restored, it combines vintage appeal with modern comfort. Unwind in decorated bedrooms, savor a entirely equipped kitchen and relax in the private garden patio with fire pit. Centrally located, discover the vibrant downtown, historic sites, and riverfront just steps away. Free Wi-Fi, intelligent TV, and attentive hosts ensure a memorable stay. Immerse yourself in the charm of Wilmington.

The space
Whether you want to visit the Cargo District, Soda Pop District, or Riverwalk, you're located right in the heart of everything we've come to appreciate about Wilmington.

ILM Airport: 2.9 miles (5 min. drive)

Kitchen: Main suite kitchen is completely equipped with plates, mugs, bowls, toaster, wine glasses, cutlery to margarita glasses! There is a double oven and XL refrigerator and freezer. Child friendly cups, plates can be found in the microwave pantry.

Master Guest Room 1: First floor main suite has a king bed with access to the backyard, private bathroom and walk in closet. Desk available for work that might need to be done during your stay and a intelligent TV.

Master Bathroom 1: private bathroom with tub and shower located in the Master Guest Room 1.

Guest Room 2: First floor guest room has a queen bed, intelligent TV, and original constructed in book shelf.

Bathroom 2: is located right next to Guest Room 2 and also homes the washer and dryer.

Queen Pull Out Couch 1: is located in the living room next to matching adore seat.

Living Room: has a enormous sectional, reading lamp, and 55” intelligent TV and xbox.

Half Bath: Located between the kitchen and the living room.

Guest Room 3: The first room as you come up the stairs. A queen bed, TV and comfortable feel. Please watch your head in this room as the ceiling follows the roof line.

Guest Room 4: Down the hall as you make your way up the stairs, this room features two queen beds, shared nighttime stand and dresser.

Upstairs Bathroom: Full bathroom on the second floor in-between Guest Rooms 3 & 4.

Detached Suite: A converted garage has been charmingly transformed into a lofted Guest Room 5. With a spiral staircase that leads to a queen bed. This is the ideal space for some tranquility and peaceful. A kitchen, intelligent TV, full bathroom, kitchen table and Queen Pull Out Couch #2 to complete the space.

Backyard: The calming backyard was bespoke designed to block out the busy-ness of the city. With a fire place, multiple seating areas and overgrown ivy, this is a great place for a calming dinner, a warm fire or just to get some sun.

Child Friendly: We have a pack and play stored in the master suite’s closet. Parents, please clean up and pack away after use so future guests can also appreciate this perk!

Follow us on social media:
@coastalgrandmother for the main home
@coastalgranddaughter for the modernized garage
Guest access
Please make yourselves at home in BOTH the main home and the freshly refreshed detached suite.

The listing does not include the locked up basement in the main home.

Early Check In: We can accommodate early check ins comfortably since our cleaning crew starts on the detached suite first and should be done by 12pm EST. You can drop off your bags/freshen up while they finish the main home.

Late Check Out: Depending on whether or not we have a same day check in, we will do our best to accommodate but please ask first!

Fun Facts:

- The hit show "The Summer I Turned Pretty" was filmed right on our block!

- One Tree Hill was also filmed in Wilmington and shot many scenes on this very street.

- Michael Jordan is Wilmington's most famed resident. He and his siblings were raised right here!

Destinations to Visit

- 10 min. walk to the Wilmington Riverwalk through Historic Downtown Wilmington
- 15 min. drive to Wrightsville Beach
- 30 min. drive to Carolina Beach

Eateries and Food:

Pinpoint: Farm to table, American fare. Finest restaurant in Wilmington!
Indochine: Thai and Vietnamese food with a amazing outside seating area.
Savorez: Latin American close to downtown. Modest venue so call ahead!
Seabird: Seafood done the right way right in the heart of downtown.
Prost Biergarten: German fare and great beer!
Ceviches: Seafood by Wrightsville beach. Great ambiance.
Maroon Monkey: Best coffee in Wilmington! I recommend the Banana’s Foster.
Cheesesmith: Grilled cheese is their specialty and a great lunch spot in the cargo district.
The Half: The very best sub shop in all of Wilmington!

Breweries and Nightlife:

Hi-Wire Brewery: Great beer and great pizza next door. Thursday is trivia nighttime!
Wrightsville Beach Brewery: Great food and beer stop after a long day at the beach.
Mad Mole Brewery: Good beer, good prices. Very underrated in Wilmington.
Pour Taproom: Don’t know what you like? Check out pour downtown to sample over 100 beers!
Edward Teach: Teaches Peaches is one of our favorites. Close to downtown and often hosts live music.
Flytrap Brewing: Great outdoor seating, just a hop, skip and a jump from Edward Teach.
New Anthem Beer Project: Great beer and great murals by @Jenks_NC
Blue Post: A haunted past in this now billiards bar. Check out the haunted pub crawl to learn more!
Reel Cafe: If you appreciate to sing to strangers, this is the best spot for Karaoke!

About the Area

Northside, a neighborhood in Wilmington, is home to this vacation home. Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Burgwin-Wright House and Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews. Carolina Heights and Children's Museum of Wilmington are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

How to find the best Wilmington vacation home experience:

When to book & When to go:

• Summer is the most expensive season in the Brunswick area area. To find the most suitable rental home within your budget, we recommend reserving in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons. You'll benefit from lower rates, greater selection, warm weather and the absence of large crowds at local restaurants, tours, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Brunswick area vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• In the Brunswick area area, The sooner you can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best properties are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation rental six to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental property.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer customers an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which generally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed days as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Many rental management companies supply Brunswick area area travel guides that include money-saving deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Brunswick area area magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Planning and choosing the perfectrental home:

• Start by selecting your the best vacation week and a max budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. 1916 Coastal Grandmother & modern ADU with firepit has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Brunswick area vacation rental search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is normally accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, call the property management company before you reserve the property. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Does your family require specific amenities? Most websites include search filters for amenities.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all required amenities are included before booking.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Pet fees or costs could be applied to your invoice.

Advice for a fantastic stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Add a note with the instructions to your smartphone, and take a printed copy.
• Document any damages to the property during check in, and immediately e-mail them to the property manager. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that are very helpful if damages are assessed.
• Hosts are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are often a terrific source for finding the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking the rental when you are gone, just like you would back home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, walk through the rental property to confirm you've collected everything. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent reviews to stimulate new reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.