Fredonia on Front ! Best Location Downtown! - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 2
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Condo
• Approximately 700 square feet

Come and savor all the simple pleasures that downtown has to offer without starting the car. Located in the center Wilmingtons most historic row of homes. Your Mansion district downtown condo is your calming hideaway. Appreciate private access to this second floor condo with comfortable furnishings, a incredible porch & park for complimentary Downtown! (yay!).

walk to:
Bars
Eateries
Riverwalk
Tours
Trolly
Mansions

Savor:
Free off-street Parking!
Snacks
Waters
Intelligent TV
Private entrance
On-site laundry

Located right downtown in a handsome historic row of mansions, you'll find this condo has old world appeal paired with modern amenities. The vintage wood floors, baseboards, and other historic details will take you back in time to the 1800's, but the comfortable furnishings, clean ambiance, outfitted kitchen, comfortable bed, intelligent TV, and wifi meet today's traveler's needs. This condo is one of five in a huge historic home on Front Street.

Your condo is private with a private entrance, and is one of 5 is an striking historic home. You can chill out on the shared porch or sit outside in the backyard on the patio. You'll have access to a shared laundry room with coin operated machines inside. You'll also get one parking pass to park a normal size car or modest pickup behind the home (complimentary parking in downtown Wilmington!!)

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This condo is located in arguably the nicest block of Old Wilmington's historic mansion district. The architecture around the neighborhood is striking, with mansions and sizable single family homes. Treat yourself to downtown's best.

If you walk out the front door onto Front Street, you'll see the glamorous Dudley Mansion from 1825, a impressive 10,000 sq ft estate that was home to North Carolina's first Governor. If you walk out the back door and down the cozy alley driveway to 2nd Street, you'll see block after block of beautiful Victorian homes. If you appreciate old homes and turn of the century architecture, be sure to make some time to take it in!

Just walk!!! You're very close to eateries, shopping, nightlife, entertainment, the waterfront and riverwalk, museums, and ghost tours!

Uber's are everywhere!
The trolley is complimentary and drives by.
Free parking means you can come and go as you like.

Located less than a half hour drive from either Carolina Beach or Wrightsville Beach.

Parking:
-Free parking behind the home: You have one (1) complimentary parking spot! The alley entrance to the parking area is 9 feet wide. That means you cannot fit a enormous work van or a big work truck and trailers are not allowed.

-Free Parking on the Street: Everyone in Wilmington knows that street parking is a drag unless you know a local with a Historic District Parking Pass. Now you do. If your truck is too big, or you need more than one space we can get you a parking pass. Contact us, pay a $50.00 deposit (returned when the pass is returned) and you'll get a parking pass that you can use on any non metered space downtown and park complimentary!!

Laundry:
There is an on site laundry facility. We try and keep soaps in there in case you need some. The machines and the laundry room are shared with the other guests but are seldom in use.

Checkout:
Checkout is 11am, but we can offer late checkout as availability accepts. 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.

About the Area

Located in Wilmington, this condo is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Children's Museum of Wilmington and Wilmington Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the best Wilmington rental experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• In the Southport area, The sooner you can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental properties are booked very early. Reserving your rental property up to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental home.
• Summertime is high season in Wilmington. Reserve your rental in the Fall or Spring to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Property managers sometimes offer special rates for veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if special offers are available for your group.
• Property management companies frequently offer their guests an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for details.
• Look for your local Southport visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local articles, visitor guide magazines have deals for nearby shops and restaurants.

How to choose the best vacation rental in Wilmington:

• First and foremost, have your group agree to date ranges and a budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration you need. Fredonia on Front ! Best Location Downtown! has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is normally accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, call the property manager before booking your home. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds.
• If your family is bringing pets, you must reserve a pet-friendly vacation rental. Get information on breed, size, and type requirements. Note that some hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Are you looking for unique amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .

More tips for your stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental. Put the host's information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, stereo or washer/dryer. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents a lot of problems.
• Keep your rental home locked while you're out! Don't let crooks spoil your vacation.
• To make sure that no damages are linked to your family's stay, inspect the property for any problem areas upon your arrival. Make contact with the rental manager immediately to record any issues. If there is a dispute, having a record of concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Respect your neighbors. Often times, adjacent homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Double-check every room of the vacation property to make sure that you've packed all of your belongings at departure. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did you have a wonderful stay? Many rental websites make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your rental and/or host was great, they would love to hear about it. If anything was out of order and they failed to correct it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your feedback.