Title: 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington ![Interior - 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105752900/105752865/3dc6998d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105752900/105752865/6c376c54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105752900/105752865/77dad586.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105752900/105752865/44a18d35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105752900/105752865/5787fcf7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In Historic Downtown Wilmington, Second to Nun offers a charming retreat with a front porch perfect for sipping sweet tea and taking in the scenic neighborhood. This home features original hardwood floors throughout, a traditional parlor with funky flair, an upgraded kitchen with gas cooking and Keurig coffee maker. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61898 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington This historic home is jam packed with traditional charm and original character - that is why we call it Second to Nun! Located in Historic Downtown Wilmington neighborhood just a 4 minute walk to the Riverwalk. Front porch perfect for sweet tea sipping and taking in the scenic neighborhood. Formal foyer and original hardwood floors throughout, the first level includes a traditional parlor with a funky flare, dining room with seating for 6, living room with streaming TV, spacious upgraded kitchen with gas cooking & Keurig coffee maker, washer/dryer, and a full bathroom with a shower. Fenced backyard with patio area. Upstairs you'll find a main bedroom with a king size bed & streaming TV, bedroom with a full size bed & streaming TV, third bedroom with a queen size bed, and a full bathroom. This home sleeps 6 in total, there is an driveway that can fit about 3 cars tandem. There is 2HR parking on the street, otherwise it is paid public parking. Park your car and walk to everything Downtown Wilmington has to offer! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,898 square feet ## Similar properties ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95320000/95318100/95318027/w547h683x240y0-154efac5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Crane on Dock Bungalow 3BR 2BA Sleeps 6 and Dog Friendly Wilmington Historic District - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 9 reviews CA $223 CA $553 total includes taxes & fees Jan 25 - Jan 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=95318027&PinnedHotelID=95318027&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92722000/92721985/3fefbefd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect Downtown Home Brooklyn Arts District - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 34 reviews CA $125 CA $447 total includes taxes & fees Jan 27 - Jan 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=92721985&PinnedHotelID=92721985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70880000/70877900/70877802/9dd76cd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage Wilmington Historic District - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=70877802&PinnedHotelID=70877802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109520000/109513700/109513650/46eecc40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lux Historic Dist. – Walking Distance to Riverwalk Wilmington Historic District - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=109513650&PinnedHotelID=109513650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95810000/95806300/95806285/4466d389.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hemingway Suite: 1 BR, 1 BA Apartment in Wilmington, Sleeps 2 Wilmington Historic District - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=95806285&PinnedHotelID=95806285&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99410000/99400600/99400502/be59ce14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DT Oasis \~ Great Amenities, WFH Set-up, Outdoor Dining, Tennis & Pickleball The Bottom - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=99400502&PinnedHotelID=99400502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92722000/92721979/ccb86b53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Magnolia House - Central Downtown The Bottom - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 41 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=92721979&PinnedHotelID=92721979&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21697900/21697888/16ec15b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DR 1403- Beautiful Oceanfront Condo at Duneridge Resort. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 2983-263739 ## About the area Located on a river, this vacation home is in Wilmington Historic District, a neighborhood in Wilmington. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Children's Museum of Wilmington and Cape Fear Museum are also worth visiting. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Wilmington travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Wilmington.dx1587) [View more Vacation homes in Wilmington](https://www.expedia.ca/Wilmington-Private-Vacation-Homes.d1587-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.23025%2C-77.94639&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pT7QD7e51DSMS2O7mWd0Pabt7Ac=) Wilmington, NC ### What's nearby - ![Aerial panorama view of Wilmington North Carolina historic district along the Cape Fear river, with the North Carolina battleship with cloudy sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339294/9a14c8aa-bfa6-4bba-bebe-55fab4bfb570.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Riverwalk 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Wilmington featuring a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087235/354f6ada-5d07-4bf2-ac5a-394ffa9556a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bellamy Mansion Museum 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - ![The Old Thalian Hall In Wilimington, North Carolina Was Built In 1858 As City Hall And A Performing Arts Center.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247548/b2ae394b-a147-4166-aeeb-0dbc5394280b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![Wilmington_WilmingtonConventionCenter_6127710_0004](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127710/a154c312-43d2-44cd-a31e-b079fc71e9c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wilmington Convention Center 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Cape Fear Community College 14 min walk \- 1.2 km ### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) 11 min drive ### Restaurants - Savard Beer & Board 6 min walk - Hidden Grounds Coffee 7 min walk - Concorde Espresso Bar 5 min walk - The Reel Café 7 min walk - Elijah's 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington? ### What time is check-out at 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington? ### Where is 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington Reviews ## Reviews ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Sarah A. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location but property needs some airing out We went to visit family in the local area and this property was close by. The house is charming, nicely decorated, and spacious with onsite parking for 2 cars (not really three as advertised and there are some street parking restrictions which made having 3 cars a little harder). The house was built in the 1920s and, having a mother who lives in a historic property nearby, we know you sometimes get funky things in older houses (read: sloping floors, older stuff, etc.), but we were not prepared for the musty odor that permeated the house (my brother said it reminded me of our grandfather's old house that sat on a creek and was in bad shape), and some of the softer furniture (like the black sofa in the sitting/tv room on the 1st floor). There was also a closest off of that same tv room that smelled terrible - like a wet dog or wet dog carpet that was in there rotting or something, and the upstairs shower curtain really needed to be cleaned or replaced. So, while things can be overlooked, it was was hard to escape the smell. So --- be mindful. I have no idea of the source and really don't want to cast dispersions, but it was bit much to overlook. Other than that, I would recommend this house because it charming, a great location, spacious and comfortable. ##### Sarah A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### NORMA C. Jul 21, 2025 #### Historic house with lots of charm! Nice location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I (grandparents with grown children and grandchildren) stayed for a long weekend 07/25\. The location of this property is in a very nice area of the historic district and within walking distance of the Riverfront shopping and restaurants. The house itself was clean and had ample space. As others have stated, it is an older home and has a profound musty smell (would consider having the ducting cleaned out). The owners have several items for the kids, i.e., a crib in 1 of the bedrooms, 2 baby gates, and a basket of toys. There were a couple of downsides. First, the driveway parking is NARROW. Ideally, the shrubs near the house should be cut down or cut back. One of our 2 vehicles could not open the driver’s side doors and had to crawl out of the passenger doors. Second, the overall upkeep of the landscaping and yard left little to be desired. We could not use the back patio area at all, as it was overgrown with climbing trees and tall grass/weeds. Overall, we would definitely recommend this property if you are looking for a rental in Wilmington! ##### NORMA C. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Sheraton Charlotte Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Charlotte-Hotels-Sheraton-Charlotte-Hotel.h11574.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Mississauga](https://www.expedia.ca/Mississauga-Hotels.d7954.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Royal Inland Hospital](https://www.expedia.ca/Royal-Inland-Hospital-Hotels.0-l6257935-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Cabos-Hotels-Riu-Palace-Cabo-San-Lucas-All-Inclusive.h1143264.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Malta](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Malta-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d111-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Romantic Hotels in Alberta](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Alberta-Romantic-Hotel.0-0-d11111-tRomanticHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Holiday Inn Calgary South Conference Center by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Calgary-South-Conference-Center.h17911740.Hotel-Information) > > [Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Northlake](https://www.expedia.ca/Charlotte-Hotels-Drury-Inn-Suites-Charlotte-Northlake.h2097104.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Renfrew](https://www.expedia.ca/Renfrew-Hotels.d55397.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Rooms on the Beach Negril](https://www.expedia.ca/Negril-Hotels-Rooms-On-The-Beach-Negril.h2201226.Hotel-Information) > > [Studio 6 - Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Studio-6-Toronto.h12388.Hotel-Information) > > [The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Asheville-Hotels-The-Omni-Grove-Park-Inn.h438107.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Charlotte](https://www.expedia.ca/Charlotte-Hotels-The-Westin-Charlotte.h899229.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Orlando (MCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/buf/mco/buffalo-to-orlando) > > [Flights from Cassidy (YCD) to Mississauga (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ycd/yyz/nanaimo-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Clearwater (PIE) to Mississauga (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pie/yyz/st-petersburg-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Parañaque (MNL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/mnl/toronto-to-manila) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to St. Louis (STL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/stl/calgary-to-st-louis) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Guangzhou (CAN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/can/toronto-to-guangzhou) > > [Flights from Ahmedabad (AMD) to Jamaica (JFK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/amd/jfk/ahmedabad-to-new-york) ### Activities > [Things to do in Los Angeles](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Los-Angeles.d178280.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Las Vegas Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas.d178276.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Porter Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Porter.d6085289.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [San Francisco Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco.d178305.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General