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Cozy Historic Downtown Apt: Quiet St. & Walkable

Wilmington, NC, United States
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About

Welcome to the River Retreat, located in the heart of Wilmington’s downtown historic district. This 1-bedroom Victorian style historic apartment is the perfect place for a weekend getaway or summer vacation. Located within a short walk to the Cape Fear River Walk, restaurants/bars, shops, nightlife entertainment, the Castle Street District and more. This centrally located apartment is a short drive to several local beaches and UNC Wilmington. Come see everything Wilmington has to offer.

Good to know

- Private 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath apartment in downtown Wilmington - 1 king bed with highly rated Eight Sleep memory foam mattress - Fully equipped kitchen (coffee pot, French press, microwave, blender, pots/pans, dinnerware, utensils, cooking sheets, & more) - High-speed Wi-Fi - (2) HD Smart Roku TVs - Full length mirror with steamer and hangers - Two private decks with outdoor furniture; perfect for a cup of coffee and a good book - A short walk to the Cape Fear Riverwalk, tons of great restaurants and bars, shops, and entertainment and nightlife (see our guide book once you check-in for our favorite recommendations - We supply bed linens & bath towels. (if you are planning on going to the beach, make sure to bring your own beach towels) - We also provide enough hand soap, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, & trash bags to get you started upon arrival. However, if you are staying longer than a couple nights, please plan to supplement with your own supplies based on your personal needs

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens

Family

  • Board games

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

House Rules

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Guest Access

Reviews

Megan
March 2026 · Airbnb
We only stayed one night at Calvin and Faith’s home but must have said 20 times while we were there that we wished we could have stayed a week! Everything was very clean and comfortable, and although the apartment is small it never felt at all cramped. The location was perfect, just a 10 minute walk to the start of the Riverwalk, and even though there isn’t a designated parking space, we had no trouble quickly finding a spot on the street on the same block. The neighborhood was wonderful, full of gorgeous historic houses and gardens and the sweetest neighbors. Calvin and Faith were great hosts, very kind and always very quick to respond to messages, and we appreciated the extensive list of local recommendations they provided. We will absolutely look into staying here again on our next trip to Wilmington, and highly recommend it to other travelers as well!
Vanessa
March 2026 · Airbnb
Calvin's place was exactly as described and exactly like the pictures. It was absolutely charming. For us it was the perfect location and walking distance to restaurants and shopping. It was in a quaint neighborhood with cobblestone streets. I thought on-street parking might be a problem but it never was over our 3 night stay. We will stay here again.
Kyra
March 2026 · Airbnb
My friend and I had a wonderful stay at this home. It’s on a beautiful, peaceful street, and we loved sitting on the front porch. Very tidy and had plenty of amenities. Walkable to the waterfront and so many other places. Thank you for hosting us!
Trinia
February 2026 · Airbnb
We stayed one night to have some fun in Wilmington. Apartment was as described except the porch in tiny,as a tall person there wasn’t much leg room but aside from that it was very clean and exactly what we needed.
Katherine
February 2026 · Airbnb
We had a wonderful night! The Airbnb was exactly as described, quaint, and had everything we needed. It was within walking distance to so many local restaurants and bars. Very private! We could hear the upstairs neighbors walking around and talking but it was still a cozy place. Will stay again!

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