Title: 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105752900/105752865/77dad586.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105752900/105752865/44a18d35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105752900/105752865/2a90896b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105752900/105752865/6c376c54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105752900/105752865/fb1b2beb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 7.0 Good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61898 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106960000/106955500/106955446/4bddc25e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW 3 Bedroom Downtown Wilmington Bungalow with Big Fully Fenced Yard Wilmington Historic District - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 20 reviews CA $99 CA $396 total includes taxes & fees Oct 6 - Oct 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=106955446&PinnedHotelID=106955446&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113293500/113293442/w1764h1264x0y0-c510c2e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Bungalow~Charming Carolina Place~Mins to Riverfront + UNCW~7 miles to Beach Wilmington - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=113293442&PinnedHotelID=113293442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114130000/114120500/114120429/7c6b1a9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3BR Home with High Speed internet, Patio and, Gas grill Wilmington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=114120429&PinnedHotelID=114120429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112310000/112308700/112308606/321264c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3BR/2BA Historic Downtown Home & Pet Friendly! 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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 ecotours 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 - Riverwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Cape Fear Community College - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Wilmington Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Battleship North Carolina - 3 min drive - 1.7 km - Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 3 min drive - 2.6 km ### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 11 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Hidden Grounds Coffee - ‬7 min walk - ‪Elijah's - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Reel Café - ‬7 min walk - ‪Rooster & The Crow - ‬5 min walk - ‪The River Rat - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 3BR/2BA Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington located? > Located in Wilmington Historic District, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Children's Museum of Wilmington and Riverwalk. Latimer House and Burgwin-Wright House are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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