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Modern home with lookout in the heart of downtown

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Light-filled living room in an open floor plan.
Wraparound front porch is the perfect place to enjoy the coastal weather.
New home inspired by the craftsman architecture in Downtown Wilmington.
Exterior detail
Enter the house through the wraparound porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Riverwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Battleship North Carolina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Modern home with lookout in the heart of downtown

This unique new build in Historic Downtown Wilmington is perfect for large groups wanting to experience all the city has to offer. Four tree-lined blocks from the Riverfront District, the house offers a beautiful walk to some of Wilmington’s best restaurants - Seabird, Dram Yard, Savorez and more. The house is ideally located between the river and the beach - just a twenty minute drive to the waves of Wrightsville Beach, one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best Beaches in the US.

The space
Spacious and light-filled with tall ceilings and unique accents, the Lookout sleeps up to 14 guests with 4 bedrooms and a lofted lookout. The home's design blends a modern aesthetic into the historically-inspired space - furnished with premium furniture brands like Floyd and Crate & Barrel and styled with locally commissioned art from Modern Coast Co. Designed to accommodate large groups, the open floor plan features an oversized dining table, breakfast nook and 4-top kitchen island. The wrap-around porch includes loungers, and an eight-seat dining table - a great place to enjoy the coastal weather.

The bed and bath setup:
-Bedroom A (downstairs) - 1 queen bed, a desk, and a shared full bath
-Bedroom B - 2 queen beds, and a private full bath
-Bedroom C - 1 queen bed, a desk, and a private full bath
-Bedroom D - 1 king bed, and a private full bath with a soaking tub and a shower
-Lookout - Day bed with a trundle - 2 twin beds
-Living room - Oversized Floyd couch can sleep at least one (there is also an air mattress)

Other amenities include:
- In-house guide to the city
- Full service kitchen with Keurig coffee system
- Smart TVs in every room
- Two desks in private rooms - perfect for work-from-home
- Electric fireplace
- Backyard patio
- Two bikes (upon request)

Guest access:
-Guests will have access to the entire home, porch and patio.

Property manager

Jared Childs
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Wilmington

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Wilmington Historic District, a neighbourhood 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.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Prost Biergarten - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Husk Seed Store And Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Anne Bonny's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Reel Cafe - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern home with lookout in the heart of downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern home with lookout in the heart of downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern home with lookout in the heart of downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern home with lookout in the heart of downtown located?

Located in Wilmington Historic District, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Latimer House and Riverwalk. Bellamy Mansion Museum and Children's Museum of Wilmington are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Perfect location to walk downtown

This home was perfect for my family to stay in for my son’s wedding. The home is spacious and the location is great.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty A.

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

Enjoyed our stay

House was located in a beautiful neighborhood. We enjoyed walking around the neighborhoods and looking at the historic homes in the area. Our house was just as described with everything we needed! Great location with a short walk to the boardwalk. Jordan was quick to respond when needed. Definitely recommend this VRBO for anyone’s stay in this area!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RJ A.

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

New and spacious

The home was incredibly comfortable and very spacious. Very high ceilings and open concept was amazing. This home is in a nice area and close to a lot downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

Amazing stay

This was the best vacation rental we’ve ever stayed in! We had a big family (7 adults and 2 babies) staying and it was perfectly sized. It was clean, well stocked and in a very convenient location. The host was amazing!! Very quick with responses and very accommodating. I will be recommending anyone staying in Wilmington to book here. Thank you for the great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

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

Perfect Location to Front Street

This beautiful home has spacious bedrooms, all with their own bathrooms. The kitchen is wonderful, although the refrigerator is a bit small. The laundry was nice with its full-size washer and dryer, too. The house is walking distance to Front Street, so it's close to great restaurants and the river. This property is a gem!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia F.

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

Wonderful

We were in Wilmington for a family wedding. There were a lot of activities nearby on Front Street associated with the wedding. The house location was perfect. The house was beautiful with all the needed amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Family Wedding Weekend

516 allowed our family a comfortable stay while celebrating our youngest son’s wedding in downtown Wilmington. Conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants and waterfront. The home was spacious and comfortable. A lovely wraparound front porch was enjoy all! Any questions for owners had a rapid response time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atilla k.

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

Wonderful

Absolutely wonderful and charming historic district home, meticulously kept and enough room for our family of 9 with even extra space! We will be coming back in the future! Very well stocked kitchen and the beds are the most comfortable we have ever had in a rental. Thank you for a great vacation experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

TC C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Fun family vacation

Beautiful very spacious home in a great location. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. Easily accommodated our large party of 11. Loved that every bedroom has a full bath. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

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

Wonderful Home in Wilmington

Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The door access code worked on the first attempt and our initial impression was that the home was beautifully decorated and very calming. Each time we returned to the home, someone in our group would comment on how appealing it was. Each room had a minimalist feel and was roomy, clean, and bright. The dining area and living room had plenty of seating for our group of six adults. The beds were so comfortable that we asked Jared (host) where we could purchase similar mattresses and he promptly provided the information. There were plenty of electrical outlets in the main area to recharge our eleven laptops, tablets, phones, and drones and the wifi was fast and flawless. It was appointed with everything we needed, and the location was within walking distance to dining options and within 10 minutes drive to the airport. The next time we visit Wilmington, this home will be our top choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Wonderful home in Wilmington

Very clean, nice home in Wilmington. Close to downtown. 4 spacious bedrooms. Great space for family to gather for a vacation. The owner was very easy to communicate with. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

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

Beautiful home in Historic District

This was one of the nicest VRBO homes we’ve stayed in. Walkable to downtown Wilmington and a short 20 minute drive to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Denise R.

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

Wonderful house and inside space for family

We had a wonderful time in Wilmington. It’s about a 15 minute walk to the riverfront. We had a great stay. We were in town for a wedding. The place accommodates 10 but plan to eat out or cater in. It has a small refrigerator and freezer with limited cooking ability. Very clean. Parking is tricky if you have more than two cars. The Neighbors watch closely if you have an extra spot and were kind to ask us to move but the off site location that was offered by the owner for additional parking did not feel safe and is a good walk away.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimery C.

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

Great location and property

This house was perfect for our stay in Wilmington. Very clean and very well laid out for everyone to have their own space. Kitchen was well stocked. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Perfect location, perfect house

Loved everything about this house. No problem parking in front of the house. Rooms were very spacious and clean. Perfect place to celebrate my mom’s 92nd bday with several of my sibs. Easy to walk to restaurants and the waterfront. And Jordon was quick to respond when we had a slight problem getting hot water in one of the showers. Thanks for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia K.

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

Gorgeous home!

We gathered in Wilmington for my daughter's Leap Day wedding. The home was beautiful and quite spacious for the eleven of us: The photos in the listing do not do it justice! A wonderful time was had by all...Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackson F.

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

Great stay

Perfect housing for a large friend reunion. Walking distance downtown with plenty of space. Would stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Beautiful home

No complaints. Beautiful home. Lots of space. Very clean. Everything we needed. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

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

Great Spot

We enjoyed our stay. House was great and had plenty of room for all of us. Walking distance to downtown but a nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Great place to stay near Downtown Wilmington

This house was perfect. We had a golf trip with 6 guys and the house had plenty of space and beds/bathrooms for everyone. Very clean and about a 10 minute walk from all the places we wanted to eat in downtown ILM. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Jodie C., Woodland Park, Colorado

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

Beautiful New Home

Beautiful home in the heart of Wilmington. Short walk to everything. Truly enjoyed our stay here. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Wedding Central in Wilmington

We thoroughly enjoyed out stay at the house. It was plenty big enough for our large group. It was very clean and cute. We'd book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine B.

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

Such a great spot!

Very clean, newly updated, and well-decorated. Super comfortable and spacious for a large group on a weekend trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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Hosted by Jared Childs

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