Historic Hideaway Downtown, Wilmington w\/ parking - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 1
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Apartment

This historic, pretty, hideaway apartment is located upstairs in the second story of a delightfully landscaped and maintained historic home that homes Heinberg Insurance Agency, a long-running family-owned business and downtown institution. The agency operates 9am-5pm Mon-Fri and 10-2pm on Sat. The apartment is separate and completely private and in the evening guests have the premises all to themselves. (Stl 2020-0026)

Please note that we have another AirBnB close by at https://abnb.me/7Rv3h3HDb7.
The space
Up a flight of exterior stairs, the apartment has a modest private porch overlooking the parking lot and tree-filled area. The home sits next to the Cape fear museum and catty corner across the street from Wilmington downtown fire station. Located on 8th and Market Street, the space is just a few mins. walk to the heart of downtown. The apartment has a well-equipped huge eat-in kitchen with a full-size refrigerator/ oven/ stove/ microwave/ dishwasher and washer & dryer, and a midcentury modern dining table and 4 chairs. The bedroom is cavernous and pretty with a new queen bed, a couch and a desk. Additionally there is a full bath and a enormous hall that doubles as living space. WIFI signal is strong as it is shared with the business housed downstairs. This space is comfortable and visitors feel welcome here.
Guest access
Guests have access to a parking spot in the parking lot and their own private balcony as well as the entire apartment which consists of a sizable kitchen and a huge bedroom, full bathroom and large hall that doubles as living space.
Other things to note
This is an apartment located on the second floor of a historic home. The downstairs of the home is used as an insurance agency where clients come and go throughout the day. Any interaction with the staff or clients of Heinberg insurance agency would only happen in the parking area unless a visitor needed help for some reason.

About the Area

Wilmington is home to this apartment. Children's Museum of Wilmington and Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Halyburton Park and Brunswick Nature Park. Cape Fear Museum and Carolina Heights 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 Carolina Beach rental home experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer is high season in Wilmington. Reserve your vacation in Fall or Spring to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer guests an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
• Find a copy of your local Carolina Beach visitors guide magazine when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitors guide magazines contain deals for local accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Planning, picking, and booking your Carolina Beach vacation home:

• Select a group lead, select your trip dates, and select a maximum budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Historic Hideaway Downtown, Wilmington w\/ parking has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is regularly accessible on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, contact the property owner before you reserve the vacation home. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to establish which bed configuration is best for your vacation group.
• Traveling with pets? 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. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or may be applied to your contract.
• If there's a certain Carolina Beach destination you are enamored with, keep an eye out for rentals that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your requirements.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before booking.

More considerations:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the directions to your smartphone.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are out, just like you would at home.
• To ensure that damages are not linked to your family's visit, inspect the rental for any problem areas upon your arrival. E-mail the host immediately to record your findings. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll increase your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are often an incredible source for finding the best local scenic spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• When it's time to leave, complete a final walk-through to confirm you have not leave anything behind. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Did your family have a fantastic vacation? Many rental websites make it easy for guests to provide reviews. If your rental property and/or host was fantastic, they would love to hear it. If anything was inoperable and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.