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, appreciate a completely 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 entirely 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 huge 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 savor 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 conveniently 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 marvelous 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

Our top Vacation rental booking tips and tricks:

Sticking to your budget:

• To find the largest rental home for your budget, we suggest reserving in Spring or Fall. You'll benefit from lower rates, greater selection, warm weather and the absence of large crowds at popular Carolina Beach attractions and restaurants. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Carolina Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Reserve your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules usually become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacation rentals during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Property management companies sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Property managers typically offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for details.
• Find a copy of your local Carolina Beach visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, travel guide magazines have coupons for local shops and restaurants.

Make a plan and pick the bestrental:

• Start by selecting potential vacation weeks and a maximum budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. 1916 Coastal Grandmother & modern ADU with firepit has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed types is almost always available online. If you don't see them listed, contact the host before reserving the rental. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds.
• Visiting for a specific attraction? Use a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before booking
• Some properties allow pets, but some don't. Acceptable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask the owner about pets before booking.

Tips for a smooth stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Save the directions to your phone, and take a printed backup.
• Record any damages to the property during check in, and immediately contact the property manager. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are helpful if a dispute arises.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, intercom or appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents many difficulties.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant vacationers disrupting your peaceful neighborhood. Employ the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and places you would've never otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can usually help. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are out, just like you would back home.
• Double-check every room of the rental property to confirm that you've packed all personal items at departure. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Please make sure to walk through the property a final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can. If the host isn't available, remember to take pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property managers rely on good reviews to propel more bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other families will be thankful you shared your experience 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 expeditiously to solve it.