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Perfect Downtown Location / Unique Historic Charm / Modern Updates

Vacation home with kitchen, near Riverwalk

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The Mason House, a charming 1902 Neo-Classical Bungalow in downtown Wilmington, offers an eclectic retreat. With original hardwood floors and stained-glass windows, this historic home boasts modern updates including a dream kitchen with granite countertops and custom coffee/wine bar. The private porch is perfect for lounging under string lights.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Perfect Downtown Location / Unique Historic Charm / Modern Updates

The Mason House (Circa 1902) offers almost 2,000 sqft of unique charm for you to relax, explore, and immerse yourself in the historic charm of downtown Wilmington. This special place is close to everything, making it easy to plan your visit. Walking distance to brunch, bars, breweries, coffee, wedding venues and so much more.

The Brooklyn Arts Center is just steps away.

The modern updates give this 1902 cottage a luxury twist. The Mason House is a must stay during your next visit to downtown Wilmington.

ABOUT THE SPACE:

This gorgeous Neo-Classical Bungalow has all of the charm of the 1900's with all of the updates of a modern home. Within walking distance to all things fabulous downtown - Flytrap Brewing, Edward Teach, Brooklyn Arts District, the Wilson Center and more. Original hardwood floors and moldings, 11 ft ceilings and stained-glass windows convey richness and volume.

You will be pleasantly surprised to find almost 2,000 sqft in this eclectic home. A full remodel was done recently - including a dream kitchen with granite countertops, double wall ovens, a professional-grade cooktop, pot filler and custom coffee/wine bar with a wine refrigerator.

The master suite and guest suite are both on the main level with King size beds. All bathrooms are updated. The master bathroom includes the original claw-foot tub, tiled walk-in shower and double vanities. You will find a private laundry room tucked away between the kitchen and master bedroom for convenience. There is an abundance of storage/closets throughout the home and 4 decorative fireplaces.

Upstairs you will find the 3rd room with a queen bed and around the corner there is a twin bed. Also upstairs you’ll find another full bathroom and cozy nooks for reading. Step out the back door downstairs to a private porch with string lights, perfect for lounging and sipping your favorite drink with friends.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • 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
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Riverwalk - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Half - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bowstring Burgers & Brewyard - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Eagle's Dare - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Canary Yellow - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Savorez - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Downtown Location / Unique Historic Charm / Modern Updates pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Downtown Location / Unique Historic Charm / Modern Updates?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Downtown Location / Unique Historic Charm / Modern Updates?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Downtown Location / Unique Historic Charm / Modern Updates located?

Located in the heart of Wilmington, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews and Riverwalk. Carolina Heights and Cape Fear Community College are also within 10 minutes.

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Perfect Downtown Location / Unique Historic Charm / Modern Updates Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katina L.

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

Cute and close to downtown!

Quiet neighborhood, very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

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

Great historic home with great location

Perfect getaway home. Short walk to everything wilmington has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Langdon H.

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

Great weekend!

Cute, clean, well-appointed home with comfortable beds walking distance of restaurants and shops! Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

timothy p.

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

Wry nice place in a great location

I think the photos and the description of this place are spot on. Very clean and in a nice neighborhood. We enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Perfect In Every Way!

Eye opener for sure. Just as listed ...with every amenity needed. My other house guests just adored this house. They wanted to live there...forever. Me too! The house was beautiful, but my niece in her wedding dress stole the show for the weekend. Many thanks for all of the great memories!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton K.

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

Great little house

Lovely little vintage house, well updated, very comfortable. Good location close to downtown. Suited our needs perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clifton G.

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

Great Location/Charming House

Great location with easy access to the downtown. The house was clean and well-appointed. We were in town over a long weekend for a wedding and the house was perfect for our group of 3 adults and 3 kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

May L., Conover, NC

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

Weekend getaway

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

The House on Walnut Street

Great property, and parking was easier than we expected. The charming home was a great backdrop for a wonderful weekend with so many great memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

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

Wonderful

It was so relaxing. The bathrooms were outstanding. The beds were comfortable especially the master suite. Definitely would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond K.

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

Wow!

Mason house is immaculate. Very tastefully decorated. Convenient to downtown Wilmington. Every expectation was exceeded.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance I.

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

Super cute and great location

Spacious, clean and very comfortable. Perfect location and walking distance to everything downtown. It was a beautifully decorated historical home. Checkin was easy. Checkout checklist explained everything we needed to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Great stay

My family took a weekend trip to Wilmington to enjoy the downtown area. The house was very clean and spacious. It’s a historic house with many nice updates to provide comfort. It had everything we needed and was in a great location. There’s also many local eats and stores that are excellent. We would definitely return and stay at the Mason House again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

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

Great Experience

We loved the Mason House. It was better than expected, and we expected it to be great! Roomy, inviting, clean, and accomodating. The host was gracious and was quick to respond to any questions we had. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Christmas in Wilmington

Our daughter had to work and couldn't make it home for the holiday, so we went to her. The house was perfect for our plans - lots of eating, watching TV and board game playing ;) The house has a beautiful and charming interior, is spacious and well-appointed and the amenities top notch. The kitchen was a joy to cook in, the sofa in the TV viewing area was comfortable, the size of the TV was perfect scale for that space and the dining table was the perfect size for playing board games. The neighborhood is historic and quiet - just what we were looking for. A very nice Christmas in a lovely home :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve h.

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

Guys trip

Group of us guys get together every year and go somewhere, unfortunately this year I got hurt, no fault to anyone or anything. But what a vibrant town. Great food and venues would like to see more vegetarian options. The Mason house is as depicted. Loved the front porch rocking chairs. Neighbors are friendly, as is the town. Only downside is parking downtown and traffic cameras. Definitely will come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

Lovely property and responsive property manager

The size, layout and bedroom/bed configuration worked well for my group of friends in town for an athletic event. The needs of individuals can be quite different from family needs and this house proved to be the perfect solution. It was nice to be able to hang out at the house to relax, make meals or to work. The WIFI seemed to be adequate for those working, which was a bonus. The convention center was within walking distance, as well as the downtown area. This was the reason why we chose this place and we were happy. Our only hiccup was the thermostat/heat for the house. It seems that they recently installed a NEST device where the guest doesn't have access to full control, but this was remedied within the day. It would have been nice to have written instructions on use and what to do. The kitchen isn't the most equipped for "full on" cooking, which is something that we did and may not be important for many. I've booked other houses that were better and worse. Lydia was great - she was responsive to our needs. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025