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Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!

Welcome to the Marilyn. NO CLEANING FEE. Drop dead gorgeous 3 bedroom steps from downtown Wilmington river walk and all restaurants and bars. Fully stocked with EVERYTHING you need. Keurig and full coffee maker all linens and sheets provided. Just bring clothes!
There is nothing like this in Wilmington. 1 off street and ample free on street parking included! 3 bedrooms. Queen, Queen and King sleep 6. There is also an air mattress that can sleep 2 more for a total of 8. Washer and dryer included with supplies. All towels, linens and sheets are provided. Plenty of paper towels, toilet tissue, dishwasher and a FULLY stocked kitchen for making memories with family.
Hi Speed WIFI, Steamer for clothes also available
All TVs are smart TVs as well. One off street space parking space is included and there is ample free street parking as well. this is the bottom floor of a 2 unit duplex. Both can be rented together :)

Property manager

steven kefalas
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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

About the area

Wilmington

Wilmington Historic District, a neighbourhood in Wilmington, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. 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.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Prost Biergarten - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Husk Seed Store And Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Anne Bonny's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee! located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey R.

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

Great Place. Great Location.

Overall I was impressed. The place was great, clean, easy to check in and there were no crazy clean up procedures. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Great Stay!

Nice place. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles b.

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

Excellent stay in Wilmington

Very much enjoyed wilmington and our stay at stevens house. Highly recommend to anyone in the area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

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

Great quick stay!

We were just in town for one night and this was a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

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

Excellent place to stay

Close to downtown without all the noise from the bars.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Fantastic!!

Great location, walking distance to downtown and the riverfront. Great bed! Great shower, the water pressure was amazing! The pups enjoyed walking around the neighborhood too
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and the owner is great to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Great stay!

If you are looking for a convenient location to a fun downtown Wilmington, this is it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Nice family stay

Clean and comfortable for our family of five.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

We had a wonderful stay!

We absolutely loved the house. The listing was 100% accurate. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Great Spot Downtown!

This property was very clean and easy to access, walking distance from the boardwalk in downtown ILM. I’d highly recommend this spot for your next IPM vacation!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

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

Girls Trip

We loved our stay at the “showstopper”. Everything about the house was wonderful and location could not have been better. We walked to several areas of Wilmington and always felt safe and had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mei P.

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

Great place to stay.

Steve was a wonderful host. My family and I had a great stay at his place, which is located near downtown and convenient to everything we were looking for. We only stayed a night but my family enjoyed our time at the house which was located on a quiet street. Rooms were spacious and welcoming. Thank you Steve!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn S.

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

Lovely Historic Area House

House is located in the beautiful historic area of Wilmington. We loved reading the neighboring house historic plates as we walked downtown, super cute area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Fun whimsical place close to everything!

We loved staying at this cute little place. Everything was perfect!! We will definitely stay here again if we get the chance!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Family vacation

The neighborhood was very quiet and close to shopping. Not a long drive to get to the ocean for some sun. We enjoyed each day we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

A quick stay in downtown Wilmington

We were in town one night for a wedding and needed a convenient place to stay within walking distance of the venue. This location was perfect and we loved having a parking spot instead of fighting for street parking. The hosts were very accommodating with our need for an earlier check in. If we ever needed a place to stay in Wilmington again we will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Great location and home

We stayed for a quick weekend trip with my family and the home is just as listed. It was clean and exactly like the pictures. The location is perfect to visit the battleship and other downtown locations with just a short drive. The beds were very comfortable. Will certainly stay again when we come to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Everything you can need was included. Very clean. Love how it’s decorated. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

Modern decor in heart of Historic Wilmington

Came here with my husband when he wanted to take a fishing charter out of Wrightsville Beach with one of his friends. The area is very quiet and very close to the Riverwalk and local restaurants, boat rides, etc. Also appreciated that it is pet friendly. Steven the host is very accommodating and very quick to respond. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

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

great place!

close walk to everything downtown, great communication with the host, and very clean!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Great overall

As y first walk in everything matches what was seen online. Great place and location. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great vibe

Good location and great interior vibe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

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

Perfect Location/So clean

What a beautiful property! We took a quick trip to Wilmington to tour the college and stumbled upon the gem on VRBO. I’m so glad we did! It was clean and spacious. You can tell this home is loved and well taken care of. We could walk downtown to the restaurants and shops in about 10 minutes. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

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

Lovely home, wonderful host

We loved staying at “the Marilyn”! The home is beautiful and the neighborhood is fantastic. Our host Steve went above and beyond to be an amazing host when I reached out about a very minor inconvenience. I cannot recommend this property - or this host - enough!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by steven kefalas

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Hi I'm Steve and fortunate to call beautiful Wilmington Home. I'm from NYC originally.
I manage my own homes and take extraordinary efforts to insure my guests have a memorable stay

Why they chose this property

Absolutely sexy and sophisticated sexy 3 bedroom in the heart of downtown Wilmington historic district. Mere minutes to the River walk, and all the restaurants and downtown scene

Private off street as well as ample free on street parking as well.
This house combined with the other 3 bedroom is a masterpiece. Can be rented together for a total of 6 bedrooms and sleeps 16 total.

What makes this property unique

Fabulous historic house and amazing location put you right in the center of it all
You may even get lucky and see a horse and carriage walking by!

Languages:

English

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