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 charmingly 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 huge kitchen and a sizable 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 Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. 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

Getting the best Wilmington rental home experience:

When to visit Wilmington & When to book:

• Summertime is high season in Wilmington. Booking your Carolina Beach vacation home in the Fall or Spring is our best tip for saving money on your vacation rental. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of desirable homes.
• Reserve your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules usually open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacations during holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Some owners offer rate reductions for active duty military and veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if special discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer guests an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitors guides contain discounts for nearby shops and restaurants.

How to choose and book the perfect Carolina Beach rental:

• Select vacation dates and spending 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 information about bedrooms and bed counts is almost always accessible on booking websites. Otherwise, contact the property manager before you reserve your home. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds.
• Does your group require particular amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these filters to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you'll need to search for a pet-friendly vacation rental. Ask for details on breed, size, and type requirements. Note that some hosts charge additional pet fees.

Considerations for your stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before leaving home. Save the directions to your smartphone, and take a printed backup.
• To make sure no damages are linked to your family's stay, inspect for any problem areas upon your arrival. text the rental manager right away to relay any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome vacationers bothering your peaceful home. Apply the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and attractions you would have never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking and securing the home while you are gone, just like you would back home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all belongings. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property one final time and keep an eye out for damage. We recommend walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, take photos and video of the rental to record its condition.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property owners rely on great reviews to inspire more bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.