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Elephant on Market Wilmington 2 King BR + Parking

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Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Wilmington, NC
  • Riverwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Battleship North Carolina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Elephant on Market Wilmington 2 King BR + Parking

Welcome to Elephant on Market! Stunning, fully renovated condo located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington. Industrial meets mid-century modern in your new home away from home. Soaring brick walls, 14' ceilings, large windows, exposed beams, and original heart pine floors await. Restaurants, nightlife, and shopping are at your doorstep. One block from the famous Riverwalk. 2 King BR, 1 BA with covered garage parking provided. Registration number STL2019-0437

Property manager

Paula R Warren
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Quiet time after 10 PM. Contact me if you have ANY
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Checkout time is firm. We try to accommodate reque

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
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
Property Registration Number STL2019-0437

About the area

Wilmington

Located on a river, this condo is in Downtown Wilmington, a neighbourhood in Wilmington. City Stage Theatre and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Cotton Exchange and Mayfaire Town Center. 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 jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Front Street Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Husk Seed Store And Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Reel Cafe - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elephant on Market Wilmington 2 King BR + Parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elephant on Market Wilmington 2 King BR + Parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elephant on Market Wilmington 2 King BR + Parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elephant on Market Wilmington 2 King BR + Parking located?

Located in Downtown Wilmington, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of City Stage Theatre and Riverwalk. Burgwin-Wright House and Cape Fear River are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abby L.

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

Wonderful Condo perfect location

We had a wonderful stay. The condo comes with everything you need and is in the perfect location. Paula is a wonderful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

We do!

The Elephant on Market is a wonderful VRBO. We were in Wilmington for our son's wedding. Very nicely decorated with comfy furniture. Nice Kitchen area with glasses, mugs, plates, utensils, coffee maker. Beds are comfy with overhead fans. Shower is large with great water pressure. Love the hardwood floors. Not loud and you do not hear traffic. We felt safe at night walking the couple of blocks from the wedding venue.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cutest place ever! Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

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

Book It

From A-Z this property checked all the boxes. The location is perfect as restaurants, stores, pubs, bars, etc. are all walking distance. Also near the river. The property has a elegant vibe and very modern. Paula is also an excellent host, providing excellent communication. The beach is about 20 out, a very easy commute. Overall very impressed and will be booking when I make my return to Wilmington. Thank you Paula, we had a blast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

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

Great spot in downtown

Beautiful and well-appointed space in a perfect location downtown. Our family absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

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

Amazing

Absolutely gorgeous place with EVERYTHING you can imagine to make you feel right at home!! Paula really has a gem and so glad we got to enjoy it! Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

Graduation trip

What an amazing place! It was absolutely gorgeous, with great care taken with the details to ensure guest comfort. The location what perfect, exactly what we were looking for! I've lived in Wilmington before and was back in town for my niece's graduation. I knew we wanted to stay downtown and this could not have been more perfect! It is far enough back in the building that you cannot hear any noise from the late night crowds, but so perfect for just popping out of the door and you are right in the middle of downtown. Will absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Great host and accommodation!

Super place to stay in Wilmington!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn K.

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

Perfect downtown location!

Everything about our stay was wonderful! Great host and the property was full of character and comfort! An overall very cool place to stay in the heart of walkable downtown Wilmington!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay. Everything was considered here down to the smallest detail. Having a parking spot was awesome and so was the proximity to walk to so many restaurants and the river. We will definitely be back to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W., East Bend, NC

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

Great stay for New Year's!

Our stay at Elephant on Market was great!. Perfect location - walk to the river, shops, restaurants, bars, etc. The parking spot across the street was so convenient. Very nice accommodations and did not need for anything. Host thought of all the extras! Would definitely stay there again. Thank you for a beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

DANIELLE N.

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

Elephant on Market

Amazing property in the heart of downtown Wilmington. Has all the amenities and the host was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly L.

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

Best stay in downtown Wilmington !

The Elephant on market is absolutely amazing. Location is right in the middle of downtown and easy walking distance to restaurants, shopping and the water. The loft apartment is beautiful, cozy, great natural light and eclectic vibe. The furniture is comfortable, kitchen stocked, bedrooms are spacious and the shower has great water pressure. Super clean. checkin instructions organized and communicated well. Paula is a gracious host, welcomed us in and let us drop our bags /checkin in early due to arrival time and loft being ready . The parking spot across the street was a bonus , it can get expensive and inconvenient to find parking downtown. My sister and I + daughters had a girls weekend with my daughter currently in school at UNCW- our sta y at the elephant on market was the best way to start a long weekend - we will be back and this will be our place from now on. I have stayed at 5 properties in downtown Wilmington and this is a gold star rating. Thanks Paula!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily Z.

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

Excellent!!!

Our stay was wonderful. The property was beautiful and located in a perfect area. It was so convenient having parking included. We didnt realize how important that was until we arrived. It was our first time in Wilmington. The record player was so cool! There was a yoga mat, puzzles, games, coffee, snacks, beach gear.. I cant even name all of the extras! Communication with Paula was so easy and she responded quickly to any concern and then checked back with us to make sure we were okay. I'd recommend this property in a heartbeat and when we come back to Wilmington, we will stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Everything you need and more

This place is better than the pictures. Exceptionally clean, comfy beds and linens, perfect location and EVERYTHING you need and more. Communication with host was quick and easy. Detailed check-in instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

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

Perfection

Could not have asked for more. An adorable place, an attentive property manager and stocked coffee bar. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

Wonderful experience

We loved staying here ! Host was extremely helpful and kind. Place was incredible
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty P.

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

NC experience

:-)Adorable little spot. Walking distance to everything. Quiet. Property manager Paula was very accommodating and sweet. Makes all the difference when you travel quite a bit like we do. Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

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

10 stars!

I travel everywhere and this is by far the best ever! I would definitely stay here again! 1. The decor looks like something out of a magazine! This place is absolutely stunning with no detail overlooked. 2. I was traveling with someone who needs knee surgery so having an elevator was perfect! 3. The location was in the heart of all shopping, restaurants, pubs, wine bars, history, River, etc. The location was wonderful. 4. The apartment was very clean, beds were so comfortable, shower was beautiful, very stocked with supplies, coffee, large TV, nice linens, plenty of towels, quiet, etc. 5. Paula is a gem! Excellent communication and goes above and beyond to ensure that your stay is the best ever. Cannot say enough about this wonderful host! If you are traveling to Wilmington, I hope you get the opportunity to stay in this beautiful place. I am already looking forward to returning. Thank you, Paula for allowing us to stay in your lovely home!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel L.

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

Home Away from Home

Thank you Paula for such a lovely home away from home. My husband and I live in Topsail (about an hour away) and had tickets to a show at the Wilson Center. We love downtown Wilmington and have stayed at many VRBO spots over the years. This is by far my favorite. Location, comfort, style, thinking of things you don't know you need. I had to work and found it easy to have a remote office with the essentials like power cords and a comfortable chair. While we are in Wilmington about 2-3 times a month we discovered a whole new city due to Paula's recommendations. As owners of a rental ourselves we notice the little things...that really are the big things. Can't wait to return! Laurel and Norm
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi D.

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

Amazing Experience - Will be back!

Loved this cute space. We are local and did a stay-cation here for our honeymoon. It was in the most convenient location - super close to all my favorite shops and restraunts. Would give 10 stars if I could!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Elephant on Market

This stay was one of the best VRBO places I have ever stayed in. It was clean, well supplied with towels, kitchen items, and very well decorated. Paula did an excellent job communicating with me and was prompt in doing so. The location was excellent to restaurants, bars and shops. I will definitely stay here again on my next visit to Wilmington!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al B.

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

Perfect stay!

We loved staying in this little gem. It was perfect for our needs and the location is fantastic! If you are a lover of historical buildings/homes this is the place for you to be. I only have 2 small suggestions: Maybe add a decent sized salad bowl for mixing a salad, and some aluminum foil/ziplocs to the kitchen. Thank you for a perfect stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Paula R Warren

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Hi, I’m Paula!
My husband Chan and I moved to Wilmington in October of 2020 after living in Alexandria VA for most of our lives. We visited Wilmington for the first time in April of 2019 and fell in love with it. I immediately began searching for our first short term rental. Within a few months we purchased what is now known as Elephant on Market. Fast forward a year, and after spending lots of time at the loft visiting, the pandemic hits and we can work from anywhere. So we threw caution to the wind and decided to buy a historic home in downtown Wilmington. Talk about an adventure. We are now in the midst of a pretty substantial restoration project just a few blocks from the condo and have built our second short term rental - now known as Steer on Dock. The house was built in 1855 by the same architect as the Bellamy Mansion. It's been a lot of work but will be AMAZING when it's done. Fast forward a little bit more and we have a 3rd short term rental named Crane on Dock - it's an amazing bungalow in historic downtown.

I’m fun and easy going and really love meeting new people on my adventures. My favorite things in the world are music, animals, photography, and interior design. I especially love the beach and am completely obsessed with my French bulldog Atlas. Oh, and I love coffee and foodie stuff and WINE! I also have a passion for real estate and would love to learn additional languages.

Come stay at Elephant on Market or Steer on Dock or Crane on Dock!
Paula and Chan Warren

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location.

Features at a glance:
• Walk-in tile shower!
• 2 king beds – featuring Indigo Mattresses made with the finest materials (certified through CertiPUR-US program) These beds use clean chemistry and are environmentally friendly, gifting you deep, regenerative sleep.
• Sectional sofa (please keep in mind there is only one bathroom if you choose to sleep 5 in the condo)
• Original heart pine floors throughout
• Large original windows in living room on backside of building
• Quartz and granite counter tops in kitchen & bathroom
• Central Heat & Air-Conditioning
• 65" 4k Roku Smart TV in Living Room
• 55" 4K Roku Smart TV in Bedroom
• Full Kitchen: Pots, pans, knives, Nespresso, glassware, cocktail glasses, etc.
• Luxurious linens provided
• Condo is on 2nd floor with elevator and stair access as well as private entry code
• Coin-operated washer and dryer available on the 1st and 3rd floor
• Parking pass included for the Wilmington parking garage directly across the street
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire condo. The condo has two bedrooms with closet, full bathroom, open living room, dining area, and kitchen. The building and condo are protected by a coded entrance. There is an elevator for your convenience to the second floor. The unit is located in the back side of the building.
Other things to note
1. Our check out time is firm. If you have a request for an early check in or late check out please make those at the time of your booking and understand that due to cleaning schedules we can't always accommodate, but we try!
2. Contact me if you have ANY issues, I can only help if I know there is a problem!
3. Have an amazing time here in Wilmington at Elephant on Market!

What makes this property unique

Elephant on Market features two super-comfortable king-size Indigo beds* wrapped in luxurious 100% Egyptian cotton and/or Supima bed linens. The cement tile–accented shower is stocked with bath essentials. An open floor plan kitchen/living room with an industrial dining table that converts into a stand-up desk for all that important work you’ll pretend to be doing. Restore yourself in the morning with a Nespresso and peacefully end your day with the invigorating aroma and flavor of fair-trade caffeine-free Harney & Sons organic peppermint tea. 65" 4K Roku smart TV in living room and 55" 4K Roku smart TV in bedroom. Beach chairs and supplies (sunscreen, beach towels, beach bag, cooler) are at the ready for a quick trip to one of the many local beaches for a tranquil day of sun and relaxation. Curl up with Legends of Old Wilmington & Cape Fear coffee table book or challenge your brain assembling the 550-piece “Historic Downtown Wilmington” jigsaw puzzle. And don't forget the hundreds of amazing bars and restaurants just steps outside the front door!

No details were spared to ensure you have an amazing stay. Stunning, fully renovated kitchen. Quartz and granite countertops. Stainless steel appliances. Break a sweat at the fitness basket (includes yoga mat, two 10-pound kettle bells, and resistance exercise bands) to get the kinks out from your travel.

Well-maintained building with security entrance code, elevator. All linens provided. New shared coin-operated washer/dryer.

Languages:

English

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