Title: Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown - 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 # Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown Vacation home in Wilmington, 8-minute walk to Riverwalk ## Photo gallery for Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown ![Exterior detail - Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112109700/112109661/317cc3cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112109700/112109661/fbd4f427.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112109700/112109661/3de2a98b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112109700/112109661/9d1e9f67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112109700/112109661/46e87092.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Riverwalk, Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available ## 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. ### Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown Welcome to The Historic Gem! Located in Downtown Wilmington's Historic District, our home was built in 1889! Known as the "Cummings-Taylor House", on a cobblestone paved-road and consists of three spacious, private/separate apartments. It has been completely, meticulously renovated & decorated to preserve its rich history + aesthetic. • 10 minute walk/4 blocks to the heart of downtown Wilmington & Riverwalk! \- Come relax, enjoy & make yourself at home in this spacious and serene space. Embrace all the charm of a historically-preserved property, filled with natural lighting throughout, yet every amenity of a modern home that you'll need during your trip! • You'll be staying in the completely private/separate, bottom floor apartment of the triplex. • There are guests that may be staying in the apartments located above and below. ☀ 10 minute walk (.4 miles) to the heart of downtown Wilmington! \- You'll be a quick & stunning stroll to all of the local favorite restaurants, bars, concerts, and family activities we can't wait to share it with you! \~ KEY FEATURES \~ ☀ Private, spacious second floor of the triplex ☀ 2 Bedrooms - 2 Queen sized beds (fresh + comfy linens) ☀ 1 Full Bathroom ☀ Fully stocked kitchen, equipped with everything you need for a delicious meal (complete list is located below!) ☀ Stocked coffee & tea for your morning cup ☀ Central AC / Heat ☀ 55" Smart TV (brand new) with access to streaming platforms for you to log-in and watch your favorite shows ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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 the marina ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Motor boating 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) ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113090000/113085900/113085805/4f5228f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Azalea Cottage - Brooklyn Arts District Brooklyn Arts District - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=113085805&PinnedHotelID=113085805&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83450000/83446100/83446025/8a9d51f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### St. James Peaceful Villa. 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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 ## About the area Located in Wilmington, this vacation home is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College or Legion Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [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%7C34.22924%2C-77.94465&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AqCt9sfJbxTABCC2m7uEz-C-LMo=) Wilmington, NC ### What's nearby - Riverwalk \- 6 min walk \- 0.5 km - Bellamy Mansion Museum \- 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts \- 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Cape Fear Community College \- 16 min walk \- 1.3 km - Wilmington Convention Center \- 18 min walk \- 1.6 km ### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 9 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk - ‪Savard Beer & Board - ‬9 min walk - ‪Concorde Espresso Bar - ‬8 min walk - ‪Elijah's - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Pilot House - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Gem - A Short Walk to Downtown Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill & Karen W. Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our stay at the "Historic Gem" was excellent. Owners were very communicative and provided us a wonderful experience while we were in Wilmington. Being so close to downtown was great and allowed us to explore historic Wilmington. I would definitely stay in the Historic Gem again. Beds were great, amenities were very comfortable and the unit was very clean and east to access. Wonderful time!!!! ##### Bill & Karen W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian B. Nov 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Christian B. 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