1916 Coastal Grandmother & modern ADU with firepit - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

Step into the past at our downtown Wilmington historic home & modern converted studio with 8 car driveway. Meticulously restored, it combines vintage appeal with modern comfort. Unwind in decorated bedrooms, appreciate a completely equipped kitchen and relax in the private garden patio with fire pit. Centrally located, discover the vibrant downtown, historic sites, and riverfront just steps away. Free Wi-Fi, intelligent TV, and attentive hosts ensure a memorable stay. Immerse yourself in the charm of Wilmington.

The space
Whether you want to visit the Cargo District, Soda Pop District, or Riverwalk, you're located right in the heart of everything we've come to appreciate about Wilmington.

ILM Airport: 2.9 miles (5 min. drive)

Kitchen: Main suite kitchen is entirely equipped with plates, mugs, bowls, toaster, wine glasses, cutlery to margarita glasses! There is a double oven and XL refrigerator and freezer. Child friendly cups, plates can be found in the microwave pantry.

Master Guest Room 1: First floor main suite has a king bed with access to the backyard, private bathroom and walk in closet. Desk available for work that might need to be done during your stay and a intelligent TV.

Master Bathroom 1: private bathroom with tub and shower located in the Master Guest Room 1.

Guest Room 2: First floor guest room has a queen bed, intelligent TV, and original constructed in book shelf.

Bathroom 2: is located right next to Guest Room 2 and also homes the washer and dryer.

Queen Pull Out Couch 1: is located in the living room next to matching adore seat.

Living Room: has a huge sectional, reading lamp, and 55” intelligent TV and xbox.

Half Bath: Located between the kitchen and the living room.

Guest Room 3: The first room as you come up the stairs. A queen bed, TV and comfortable feel. Please watch your head in this room as the ceiling follows the roof line.

Guest Room 4: Down the hall as you make your way up the stairs, this room features two queen beds, shared nighttime stand and dresser.

Upstairs Bathroom: Full bathroom on the second floor in-between Guest Rooms 3 & 4.

Detached Suite: A converted garage has been charmingly transformed into a lofted Guest Room 5. With a spiral staircase that leads to a queen bed. This is the ideal space for some tranquility and peaceful. A kitchen, intelligent TV, full bathroom, kitchen table and Queen Pull Out Couch #2 to complete the space.

Backyard: The calming backyard was bespoke designed to block out the busy-ness of the city. With a fire place, multiple seating areas and overgrown ivy, this is a great place for a calming dinner, a warm fire or just to get some sun.

Child Friendly: We have a pack and play stored in the master suite’s closet. Parents, please clean up and pack away after use so future guests can also savor this perk!

Follow us on social media:
@coastalgrandmother for the main home
@coastalgranddaughter for the modernized garage
Guest access
Please make yourselves at home in BOTH the main home and the freshly remodeled detached suite.

The listing does not include the locked up basement in the main home.

Early Check In: We can accommodate early check ins effortlessly since our cleaning crew starts on the detached suite first and should be done by 12pm EST. You can drop off your bags/freshen up while they finish the main home.

Late Check Out: Depending on whether or not we have a same day check in, we will do our best to accommodate but please ask first!

Fun Facts:

- The hit show "The Summer I Turned Pretty" was filmed right on our block!

- One Tree Hill was also filmed in Wilmington and shot many scenes on this very street.

- Michael Jordan is Wilmington's most famed resident. He and his siblings were raised right here!

Destinations to Visit

- 10 min. walk to the Wilmington Riverwalk through Historic Downtown Wilmington
- 15 min. drive to Wrightsville Beach
- 30 min. drive to Carolina Beach

Eateries and Food:

Pinpoint: Farm to table, American fare. Finest restaurant in Wilmington!
Indochine: Thai and Vietnamese food with a marvelous outside seating area.
Savorez: Latin American close to downtown. Modest venue so call ahead!
Seabird: Seafood done the right way right in the heart of downtown.
Prost Biergarten: German fare and great beer!
Ceviches: Seafood by Wrightsville beach. Great ambiance.
Maroon Monkey: Best coffee in Wilmington! I recommend the Banana’s Foster.
Cheesesmith: Grilled cheese is their specialty and a great lunch spot in the cargo district.
The Half: The very best sub shop in all of Wilmington!

Breweries and Nightlife:

Hi-Wire Brewery: Great beer and great pizza next door. Thursday is trivia nighttime!
Wrightsville Beach Brewery: Great food and beer stop after a long day at the beach.
Mad Mole Brewery: Good beer, good prices. Very underrated in Wilmington.
Pour Taproom: Don’t know what you like? Check out pour downtown to sample over 100 beers!
Edward Teach: Teaches Peaches is one of our favorites. Close to downtown and often hosts live music.
Flytrap Brewing: Great outdoor seating, just a hop, skip and a jump from Edward Teach.
New Anthem Beer Project: Great beer and great murals by @Jenks_NC
Blue Post: A haunted past in this now billiards bar. Check out the haunted pub crawl to learn more!
Reel Cafe: If you appreciate to sing to strangers, this is the best spot for Karaoke!