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Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House

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living room from front door
Living area
Interior
Bathroom
1st floor tub converted to shower-bath

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Front Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Sunroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House

Solidly renovated 1866 Italianate House in the Historic District in the Downtown Wilmington neighborhood .Gorgeous old hardwood floors, footstep-worn thresholds, tiled fireplaces & time-shifted glass panes tell you this house has been here 150 years! Our 3 bedroom/2-bath/full-kitchen duplex is walking distance to anywhere downtown & short 17 minute drive to the beach! A very large backyard for hanging out.

Hello GUEST
We expect you around 5-6 PM but if this is not correct and you come later , let us know before your arrival. We live next door with our 12 year old who goes to sleep at 8:30 PM , which means we will be upstairs and won't hear any knocking . We live on N.6th Street near the Princess St. intersection and the house is colored pale rose. Your entrance is on the left . Please call us 30 minutes before arrival so that we can arrange to meet you and give you the keys .The Doorknob in front is historic and decorative, please use Metal handle to push door open and be gentle with the old doors.
Now about the place.....You have a functioning kitchen with glasses and cups for all beverages, a coffee machine with filters and grinder plus toaster and a working oven . Recycling and trash pickup is early on Monday morning so we will let you know when we pull all the receptacles to the street . Let us know if you need another bag .Please put all TRASH out on sunday evening
Linens and towels are all there with soap but you will need Shampoo if ours is wrong for you, shower gel and more toilet paper.
The 2 toilets use Eco-Flush so please hold handle 3 seconds when you flush.

You have 2 bedrooms upstairs , both with queen beds plus a sunroom in the back with a doublebed . The Sunroom is accessible through the second bedroom but all the rooms have doors for privacy. There is a Shower and bathroom upstairs. There is also a fully equipped laundryroom. Laundry detergent is ultra concentrated so please fill cap up to line 2 for each load. When using dryer, please put on LOW HEAT, HIGH does not work .Extra blankets and towels . Access to upper floor is by spiral staircase from living room and by a straight stairwell from back porch leading to second bedroom upstairs. All switches and pullchains control light and fans .
Downstairs is a queen sofa bed with the sheets and pillows in the 2 grey ottoman, a bathroom with tub and shower.Have beach towels if you do go to Wrightsville Beach or buy them because all the house towels are only for showering in the house.
Any other questions please do not hesitate to contact us ......a lot to read uh.
Amy and Luca

Property manager

Luca Coletāo
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
There is a pet fee of $ 75 .
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
See rules and details in attachment after reservation is made

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Wilmington

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Wilmington Historic District, a neighbourhood in Wilmington. Bellamy Mansion Museum 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. Cape Fear Museum and Carolina Heights are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Half - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Edward Teach Brewing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Savorez - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hell's Kitchen - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House ?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House located?

Located in Wilmington Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bellamy Mansion Museum and Riverwalk. Carolina Heights and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carey W.

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

A delightful stay

This house is located in the historic area of downtown Wilmington and was very quaint. The ex owners are extremely accommodating and very responsive! The neighborhood is quiet and close to everything you could want to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin S.

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

Wilmington

Great location.Old house with lots of charm. Third bedroom a little tight.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Wonderful stay in this historic home.

This house is full of historic charm. It has everything you need for a relaxing stay. It is in a greaf location- we were able to park and walk to all the fun of down town willmington. While the house is pet friendly it does have 2 stair cases that were a little steep for our old dog. The house is also listed as a full house but it is a duplex. There is plenty of space and all you could need but you do share a wall with the owners. They were delifhtful hosts upon pur check in and very quiet but i worried we were disturbing them..The house is lovely and we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Heather P.

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

Pink House

Nice location. Luca was nice and helpful. Had fun at wrightsville beach and downtown Wilmington.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Historic house

We had a nice stay. Luca and Amy communicated with us promptly. Allowed additional family to stay one evening. It is a very old historic house. Close to downtown. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Historic Duplex House in Historic Wilmington

Amazing, walkable location in heart of historic Wilmington. House was as described in listing and hosts get an A for communication and tour of home. Very nice neighborhood. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis L.

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

Nice visit

Great location. Very comfortable house and friendly owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Nice accommodations in great location

We had a great stay at this home. The location is very convenient for walking to downtown and a quick drive to the nearby beaches. The host was very accomodating. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert B.

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

Great place to stay

I highly recommend this vrbo, the host was warm and welcoming. We found the apartment to be very comfortable. It is close to downtown. We had a dog and it was easy to care for her there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

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

This old house

Visiting our son at UNCW and love to explore different parts of town. This stay was a lot of fun. Great walkability to riverfront for healthy folks. The accommodations aren’t fancy, but if you’re into the history of place vs. pristine condition, you’ll enjoy your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

Charming historic pink house

We loved staying in the pink house. We could feel the history, still with the convenience of the modern amenities and walk downtown to explore and experience what the city has to offer. Trader’s Joe and Whole Foods are few minutes away. It took us 15 min to go to the beach. Luca and Amy were great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

College visit

We were in town to visit UNCW and decided to stay near the historic riverwalk. Had a lovely stay and saw the sights. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Great house.

It was simply a wonderful spot to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Lovely historic house close to Riverfront

Location was ideal for visiting Wilmington and the Riverfront. Had everything we needed and Luca was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily V.

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

Wedding in Wilmington

Perfect location and wonderful hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Taylor K.

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

Great location but lots of homeless Downtown

Nice place. Old home with a few quirks but very convenient to Downtown. Homeless problem is pretty bad in Wilmington but the food and riverwalk are still beautiful. Host is very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Quaint, cozy and close to downtown

Great spot just a short walk from downtown. Everything was comfortable and clean. Very welcoming hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George G.

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

Family Weekend in Wilmington

We had a wonderful stay in this spacious, clean and friendly historical treasure. If you are looking for a nice accommodation near the heart of downtown Wilmington, then this is a great choice. Have fun !!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

2 night stay visiting dtr in college

Property is accurately described. No issues. Historic home. Walking distance to waterfront which was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT W.

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

Wilmington Treasure

The accommodations of this historic home are lovely and comfortable. The hosts are super and the location is prime, just a short walk to the historic river front and all it has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dee H.

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

Easter fun!

Great neighborhood, easy walk to food, fun and donuts. Fabulous house!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy O.

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

Lovely home with great location.

We really enjoyed our stay, the house was clean and the owners very accommodating. We brought our 2 dogs and enjoyed walking to downtown and along the river. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven N., Kalamazoo, USA

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

Working visit

Wonderful visit. Great location in quiet historic neighborhood was perfect spot to rest while working each day on my son’s house. The home is packed full of classic historic charm and hosts were great. Walked to downtown eateries.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Luca Coletāo

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Luca Coletao is a master printmaker from New York City and Amy Howell is a former middle school teacher and translator plus a bookeeper for several clients .We are parents to young Asa Matisse and we both speak , read and write french. We have lived in town since 2014.

Why they chose this property

We absolutely love our neighborhood. Stroll around the streets nearby and admire the beautiful historic homes, such as the Bellamy Mansion which is just around the corner. Walk six blocks to the Riverfront walk and five blocks to the restaurants on Front Streets. We love to eat at Le Bistro Caprice on Market and Water St or PinPoint right on Market between 2nd & Front St.. You'll also find cool places even closer that Amy has listed inside the unit' kitchen . On 4th and Walnut is Flytrap Brewery where there's usually some live music on the weekends and a local food truck. Head south on 6th St., and you land on Castle St. in the heart of the Antiques district. Among the boutiques, you can find Jester's Java for delicious lunch or brunch and Luna Caffe if you just want to take a break and plan your next stop. Also on the south side on 2nd and Orange is the Children's Museum and a few blocks further is Greenfield Lake park, where you can rent paddle boats, canoes and kayaks or just let the kids run around the playground.

What makes this property unique

How many 4000 + sq.foot Historic District homes with a quarter acre backyard can you find in Downtown Wilmington ? Answer : four. Our rarity makes us unique .

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

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