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Elegant Historic Downtown Retreat | Walk to Everything | By Sea Scape

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a chandelier.
A two-story house with a front porch, a wooden door, and a brick wall.
A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed with pillows, a blue bench, and large windows.
A dining room with a round table, green chairs, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a large mirror on the wall.
A hallway with a wooden floor, white doors, a chandelier, and a wooden staircase.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Fear Community College
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wilmington

Located in Downtown Wilmington, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Riverwalk and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Wilmington Convention Center. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a dining area, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cape Fear Museum of History and Science - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Fear Community College - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hidden Grounds Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Concorde Espresso Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Reel Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪REBELLION NC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Prost Biergarten - ‬3 min walk

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Elegant Historic Downtown Retreat | Walk to Everything | By Sea Scape

Nestled among the historic streets of downtown Wilmington, Golden Hour offers the ideal setting for guests looking to experience the city's unique blend of coastal charm, history, dining, entertainment, and nightlife. Whether you're planning a couples' getaway, family vacation, wedding weekend, or friends' retreat, Golden Hour was designed to bring people together.

Welcome to Golden Hour, the place where historic charm, modern comforts, and unforgettable experiences come together.
Inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, multiple living and sitting areas, and a thoughtfully designed layout that allows groups to enjoy time together while still offering plenty of room to spread out. The home's unique coffee and tea bar serves as the perfect morning gathering spot, while the charming scullery-style kitchen makes preparing meals, sharing appetizers, or hosting casual dinners both convenient and enjoyable.

Throughout the day, guests can move effortlessly between the home's inviting indoor spaces and its exceptional outdoor living areas. Enjoy conversations on the covered porches, gather around the garden with a glass of wine, or host an evening meal in the large dining room.
The outdoor spaces feel like a private retreat tucked away in the middle of downtown Wilmington.

When it's time to unwind, the handcrafted wooden Japanese soaking tub provides a luxurious spa-like escape rarely found in downtown accommodations. Combined with numerous indoor and outdoor spaces designed for relaxation and entertaining, every detail has been thoughtfully curated to elevate your stay.

Located in one of Wilmington's most walkable and desirable neighborhoods, this home places the very best of downtown right outside your door while offering a private retreat to return to at the end of each day. Gather, celebrate, explore, and experience Wilmington from a home that is every bit as memorable as the city itself.

INCLUDED: WIFI, fully stocked kitchen, paper goods, and ALL linens, including all bedding + bath + beach towels to save you the hassle/cost of renting them separately ($200-300+ value)! When you arrive, beds will be made with crisp, fresh linens and complete sets of fluffy towels will be available.

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.

Sea Scape requires that all reservations have a signed rental agreement that will be sent to you via text message after booking. Once you've booked your stay, you will have 48 hrs. to complete the rental agreement to confirm your stay. Sea Scape reserves the right to cancel your booking if the rental agreement is not completed within 48hrs.

Booking a vacation rental can be stressful! Our goal is to make the process as easy as possible for our guests and to provide excellent customer service every time. Please contact us with specific requests, and we'll do our best to help!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

198489

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Downtown Wilmington, just steps from Riverwalk and Cape Fear River, and within a short walk of Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts. You'll also find Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Bellamy Mansion Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Elegant Historic Downtown Retreat | Walk to Everything | By Sea Scape?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Elegant Historic Downtown Retreat | Walk to Everything | By Sea Scape?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as tennis and a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Elegant Historic Downtown Retreat | Walk to Everything | By Sea Scape?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Elegant Historic Downtown Retreat | Walk to Everything | By Sea Scape?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is 5.4 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Elegant Historic Downtown Retreat | Walk to Everything | By Sea Scape?

No, there aren't any house at Elegant Historic Downtown Retreat | Walk to Everything | By Sea Scape that offer a balcony.

Elegant Historic Downtown Retreat | Walk to Everything | By Sea Scape Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was so amazing. It had everything we needed and it was perfect to have family over for dinner. It would be nice for it to have had a grill but overall it was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026