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Downtown Bliss

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Exterior
Exterior
Smart TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Wilmington

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Wilmington, a 2-minute drive from Riverwalk and 8 minutes from University of North Carolina at Wilmington. .This apartment is 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from Carolina Beach.

What's nearby

  • Bellamy Mansion Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Riverwalk - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Savorez - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hell's Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Half - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Canary Yellow - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Downtown Bliss

This charming 1800’s Victorian duplex used to be our worst place. That is, until it underwent an extensive renovation that was completed in summer of 2023. It retains its historic charm with original wooden doors, a bedroom fireplace (now decorative only), and its location on a quiet cobblestone street. However, it was thoughtfully modernized with new plumbing, electric, flooring, appliances, and light fixtures and is decorated in a timeless style with a nod to its heritage but in no way retro. This downstairs 2 bedroom 2 bath duplex has lots of historic charm. You enter the duplex from the back of the house into the cozy living room that has comfortable seating and a large smart TV. The primary suite has a queen bed with hybrid mattress, TV, decorative original fireplace, and spacious private bathroom with a tile shower. The bright and airy second bedroom is in the front of the house and has a queen bed with hybrid mattress and TV. The second bathroom is located under the staircase but is surprisingly roomy and has a tiled shower.

The large eat-in kitchen with seating for 4 is outfitted with all new appliances, including a gas stove, dish washer, and washer/dryer laundry center. It includes cookware, dishes, and kitchen basics and includes a coffee bar, bottled water, and some snacks.

The back porch has 4 rocking chairs and overlooks the backyard garden and is a perfect place to relax.

This duplex is just a stone’s throw to downtown Wilmington, so you can walk to downtown and enjoy the historic north end of downtown. Off street parking is included (small and mid sized cars only as the driveway is narrow) and there is always plenty of street parking for larger vehicles, vehicles pulling a trailer, or additional vehicles. Located a short pleasant walk to the riverwalk, restaurants, breweries, museums, entertainment, and more. Just a 30 minute drive to the beaches.

Checkout: Checkout is 11am, but we can offer late checkout as availability allows. 12pm checkout is $20, and 1pm checkout is $30. Please contact us first and if we can accommodate your late checkout, we will be happy to.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Downtown Bliss Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bridget J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay, quiet neighborhood and super nice neighbors. Home was exactly as stated in description, with exception to parking. Parking was in rear of property, and a little tight driving back to parking for a full size vehicle; but plenty of parking behind home. Will stay again for next trip to area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sherell C.

Liked: Cleanliness
My stay at Downtown Bliss was exceptional. The home was very clean l. The neighborhood was very quiet. River Walk and other attractions are very close by. Shopping and restaurants were all within 15 minutes or less. Curt, our host, was very helpful, and responded quickly to any questions I had. At the rear of the home there was ample space for parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved staying here!! 100% recommend staying here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is in a great location-- walkable to downtown yet on a nice quiet tree lined street with quaint historic homes. The property is beautifully maintained and the apartment is so well decorated. The full sized kitchen is great so you don't have to eat out for every meal. They really thought of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

samantha n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
I’ve stayed in many STR’s and this has by far been my best experience! The home is lovely, cozy and just as beautiful as the pictures. The location is perfect for walking anywhere you need to go downtown. Safety and comfortability is super important to us as we’re a gay couple with a child and we felt safe the entire time. The response time and communication from the host was so quick! They have a really cool guide book that has a bunch of recommendations of things to do and places to eat and visit. Definitely will be rebooking in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Louis D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were very comfortable, host and help made us feel very welcome. The home was very well equipped and cozy. I would highly recommend
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great and as advertised. We will see you next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy and welcoming setting. 2 apartments available are perfect for graduation weekend celebration with blended family. Lovely touches with snacks and coffee, and more. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Appreciated the easy check-in and check-out processes. Loved that my cleaning fee meant I didn't have to clean too much before leaving. Comfortable beds, spacious, waters in the fridge when we arrived, light snacks, and very close to downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host communicated well throughout our stay. The property was beautiful and parking was convenient. We were close to everything... We didn't walk, but had no problems with parking around town. We absolutely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mckenzie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and great location! Super cute home was perfect for our weekend in Wilmington! Hosts make it easy to check in and out! Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

bridget s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location! Walking distance to all the things! Beautiful, clean home with attention to every detail! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place. Very clean, quiet, and comfortable. Perfect place for our girls getaway except there weren’t any wine glasses.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay to visit my daughter that attends UNCW. The property has all the amenities needed for our stay and was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla N.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a lovely stay while attending a work conference in downtown. Very clean and nicely furnished/comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely apartment

Apartment is in conversation location. Well appointed. Communication was helpful and timely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

wyatt c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

Not what I expected until I walked in. Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved everything about this property. It was decorated very nicely and was clean. They thought of everything in terms of amenities. The property was walkable to restaurants and shopping. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautifully Appointed

Lovely house with thoughtful amenities and comforts. A great downtown location in a friendly neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely!

Lovely- perfect for a girls trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025