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Downtown Wilmington Retreat in Soda Pop District! Pet Friendly.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Bellamy Mansion Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Fear Community College
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wilmington

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Wilmington, a 2-minute drive from Riverwalk and 7 minutes from University of North Carolina at Wilmington. .This vacation home is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 16.9 mi (27.1 km) from Carolina Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Bellamy Mansion Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Riverwalk - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Cape Fear Community College - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On Thyme - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crofton's Pretzels - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪East Coast Seafood - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hidden Grounds Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Booty's Soul Food - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Downtown Wilmington Retreat in Soda Pop District! Pet Friendly.

Newly renovated 1912 home in the Soda Pop District of downtown Wilmington, NC . Everything is brand new! Cozy 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a fenced in backyard and inviting front porch. This property is only blocks from historic downtown Wilmington, breweries and bars, as well as some of the finest restaurants in the city. Downtown Riverwalk, convention center, and Live Oak Bank Pavillion are a short 5 minute drive away. The Soda Pop District offers Hi-Wire Brewery, Cugino Forna Pizza and Gelato, Bowstring Brewyard and more! Only 10 minutes to UNCW campus and 15 minutes to Wrightsville Beach.
Pets are welcome! There is a washer and dryer onsite and sheets and towels are provided.
Let us be your host while you enjoy all that downtown Wilmington has to offer!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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 the marina

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please clean up after your pet.
Please lock the door as you exit the property.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Downtown Wilmington Retreat in Soda Pop District! Pet Friendly. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was hands-down my favorite Vrbo I’ve ever stayed in. My daughter and I stayed for a week and it was close to all the beaches, restaurants, coffee, shops, and much more. The beds were very comfortable and the amenities were top-notch. When I visit Wilmington again, I will definitely be staying back at this cute little home.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at a great home
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

scott h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great backyard, close to everything downtown. We stayed there for our son’s graduation and it was perfect. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house super close to downtown. The bed was so comfortable, house was clean and everything we needed. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gene t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean Listing was very accurate
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This vrbo was excellent. They were extremely pet friendly and the location was close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was beautiful, clean, and we had everything we needed. Scott was a wonderful host! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay in this well appointed home! Very clean and comfortable inside. The house is in a great location, walking distance from the riverfront but an easy drive to the beach and other points in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friend and I just stayed here for a three night trip to attend a wedding. House was perfectly renovated and spotless clean! Very nice attention to details throughout and we couldn’t have asked for more. Communication was perfect so we would definitely stay here again.We went to Folk’s Cafe for breakfast, Hi-Wire Brewing and Cugino Forno Pizzaria which were all excellent and walking distance as an added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was amazing. Location was great and the house was equipped with everything we needed. Also loved the backyard. Will rent this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randall B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House has been updated very nicely. Cute backyard and very nice for the pups. Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every we needed was there! Everything was clean and in working condition. We walked to eat a great breakfast and pizza. We would definitely return. Easy access into Wilmington.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean rooms and overall home was amazing. Nice location to shops, restaurants, and cafes!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was adorable. It was very well furnished and the perfect size for our 2 couples. The location was great too. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this house!

Not a detail was left undone, we loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jordan h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

House was very nice, loved how it was decorated, very clean, I really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The picture online are nice, but the property is even nicer in person. The hosts did an amazing job renovating the property. The location was great. We would definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very comfortable, nicely decorated and has many nice touches like some toiletries and other helpful items for travelers. The location is great. I walked from the house every day for exercise and enjoyed beautiful and interesting neighborhoods. Check-in and check-out are easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The house was beautiful and well stocked with all of our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing stay! Super clean, stocked nicely, and the beds were incredibly comfortable! The host was kind and quick to respond. We were able to check in early as well. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is super clean! Unfortunately, it was raining the entire time so we didn’t get to walk to downtown. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as described and completely redone-lovely! The host provided little extras to make it very welcoming!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay and space for 2 couples. Loved the fenced in backyard for our dog. Great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Downtown Wilmington Retreat

Beautifully restored older home. We really enjoyed our stay and the home was conveniently located for sightseeing in historic Wilmington as well as the nearby beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I recently stayed here for a week with our pup and couldn’t have been happier with this property! The house is in a great location- we walked downtown almost every day and there’s a great brewery and pizza place just down the street plus an amazing ice cream spot just a little farther down. The house itself was perfect and you can tell a lot of care was put into it; it literally had everything we needed. The backyard was perfect for our pup to do zoomies in, and it was also nice to sit back there and read a book. I could go on and on about how great this property is, and I know we’ll certainly be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026