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Work? Play? Wedding? 5 ✪ Stay in Historic District

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Our historical Abbey was once home to clergy of the nearby church ~ Welcome!
Lush gardens and meandering pathways surround the house
Sophisticated living space and large windows to the front garden
The Master Bedroom offers a king bed, private bath, garden view and reading nook
This cozy bedroom has a queen bed, wall hooks for hanging and underbed storage

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Riverwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Battleship North Carolina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Room Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Work? Play? Wedding? 5 ✪ Stay in Historic District

Newly renovated, Downtown Abbey, is located on a quiet street surrounded by lush gardens offering privacy in the heart of the city and within walking distance to everything.
Stay with us and you'll enjoy: Easy self check-in & generous check-in (12 pm) & check-out (2pm). FREE parking on property for 2 cars & a Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station.

Sleep in comfort on our King and Queen USA made hybrid mattresses with lux linens, blankets & quilts. We also provide plush towels, shampoo, conditioner, hand & body soap. Washer/Dryer, hair dryer, curling iron, iron & ironing board.
We offer a fully equipped kitchen for preparing family meals and installed a REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) water filtration system for chemical free drinking water & ice. There are several coffee shops within 2 blocks and our Keurig coffee pot with organic pods are furnished so you can also enjoy a cup of coffee in our beautiful gardens.

In addition to Central Heat/AC, all rooms have ceiling fans, window blinds & Smart TV's (65"/50"/32"), Nest speakers & digital antenna; no cable tv. Our private home is on one level; no stairs.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: The Abbey, once home for clergy of the neighboring church, is generally a quiet neighborhood. We provide Yoga sleep sound machines (made here in Wilmington) but should you have noise sensitivities, please prepare accordingly and bring noise cancelling air buds or consider a rental outside of the central business district. Wilmington restricts excessive noise after12 midnight Friday & Saturday and after 11 pm Sunday > Thursday. We are not responsible nor offer refunds for city sounds.

Property manager

Jo Ann Tomaselli
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 2:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are not to be left alone or unattended.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Extra Guests.
Use appliances only for intended purposes.
Use Google Nest Hub to control temperature.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Wilmington

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Downtown Wilmington, a neighbourhood in Wilmington. Burgwin-Wright House and Latimer House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children's Museum of Wilmington and Regal Mayfaire. Cape Fear Museum and Wilmington Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prost Biergarten - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Husk Seed Store And Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Anne Bonny's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Reel Cafe - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Work? Play? Wedding? 5 ✪ Stay in Historic District pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Work? Play? Wedding? 5 ✪ Stay in Historic District?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Work? Play? Wedding? 5 ✪ Stay in Historic District?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Work? Play? Wedding? 5 ✪ Stay in Historic District located?

Located in Downtown Wilmington, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Burgwin-Wright House and Riverwalk. Latimer House and Children's Museum of Wilmington are just steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Macey Y.

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

Great place

Perfect location, clean and a great stay! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Amazing Place, and incredible host

This stay was above and beyond what I expected. Incredible location.. The house was so well designed and furnished, I could live here full time. By far the best rental experience I have had.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorreen W.

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

Wedding Stay

Location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

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

Great Spot

We had a great stay - good location, very clean. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

In the Middle of it All

This place is a gem right in the heart of Wilmington. Easy walk to coffee shops, restaurants/bars and the Riverwalk! Beautiful streets and architecture at every turn. Completely updated property made for a comfortable stay for four.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Perfect location

Perfect location to see both the parade and events.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deshea S.

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

Amazing

Amazing stay!!! Clean home and centrally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CATHY C.

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

Lovely property

Enjoyed the property. Very comfortable and host was so accomodating. Especially liked early checkin and later check out times. Good location but some noise at night. We had a great visit..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tod B.

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

Downtown Abbey - weekend wedding

As advertised - beautiful house, great location (Friday wedding at the Atrium, Saturday farmers market and Sunday street festival all within the block)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

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

Absolutely perfect!

This house is absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

70.3 North Carolina

This property was fantastic. Great walking distance to everyting. Great location if you are dking Ironman 70.3 North Carolina as it is about two blocks from the finish line.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Visit family

The was great location and very cleaned
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tori S., Greensboro

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

Lovely

Great location, adorable property! Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

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

Fabulous little Gem

We enjoyed our stay at Downtown Abbey so much. The host, Jo Ann, was so communicative and responsive to any questions we had before and during our trip. The location was absolutely perfect! We walked to everything we did downtown and dove over to the beach. Just a perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

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

Perfect downtown location!!

Excellent! Clean, had everything we could have possibly needed, easy access, and an unbeatable location for exploring Wilmington.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

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

Hidden Gem

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit at Downton Abbey and Wilmington. The house is very neat, clean, modern yet comfortable. And the host was very accommodating and helpful. We came for just a getaway. It was very relaxing and made us feel right at home. would definitely stay here again. Loved the early check-in too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Mr

The house was perfect for the weekend. It is in a great location, ver walkable which was great on a rainy day.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela K.

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

Great home

The house is impeccably decorated and very well stocked. Everything in the house is of very good quality. The location is perfect for enjoying the downtown and riverwalk, and easy to access. Owner communication was great too. My husband and I enjoyed our stay and would rent this home again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dovid B.

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

Best rental in Wilmington!

We travel often and have stayed at numerous similar rentals in Wilmington and this is hands down the best. Perfect location, very clean, and perfectly remodeled. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie E.

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

Great stay

Home was very clean and had everything we needed. Beds are very comfortable. Location is perfect. Host is very attentive. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Wilmington - 3 night stay

We all absolutely loved the property and the location! It was our first time in Wilmington and I’m so glad we stayed here. I will definitely be back. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

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

Beautiful Place!

The house was beautiful and very clean. Communication with Jo Ann was great. Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect stay for a family wedding

We stayed for a weekend for a family wedding. Both the church and reception were just a few blocks away making it the perfect place to stay. We really enjoyed how easy it was to walk to so many places in downtown Wilmington also. The house itself is so well done, everything is beautifully designed & immaculately clean. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Granddaughter’s Recital

This is our third year staying here. We had a wonderful visit with my son and crew. My grandkids love to come over because it’s near the ice cream shop. 😂. It’s close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly s.

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

Heart of Downtown

If you are looking for a home to rent in the heart of downtown Wilmington, look no further. No need for a car as you can walk everywhere. We took in great dining, shopping and markets!! The house is well equipped, clean and very comfortable with everything you could need for a great stay. JoAnn, our host, kept us well informed from the start of our vacation with things to do and see along with detailed information on the home itself. We will be coming back!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jo Ann Tomaselli

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We love Wilmington and are delighted to share Downtown Abbey with out-of-town guests so they can experience our vibrant, magical riverfront city! We respect your privacy and we're always available, via text or phone, to answer any of your questions or concerns.

Why they chose this property

We've created this space so you may enjoy exploring our beautiful historic downtown and then return to relax in a safe and comfortable place. A detailed House Manual is located inside the Abbey and a Google Hub lets you control the thermostat, Nest speakers and to see who's at the doors.

What makes this property unique

As a Super Host with 10 years experience, understanding the quality guests expect from a vacation rental is paramount. Downtown Abbey was designed to offer an exceptional experience for those wishing to stay in the heart of our vibrant, historic city. Every one of our guests, from wedding attendees to movie producers, has their own reason to love the Abbey. Please read their 5 star reviews and hear directly from them!

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English

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