• As low as $385/Night
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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General Features

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Video games
  • 5 bathrooms
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach towels
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Blender
  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Car recommended
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Cycling nearby
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Fenced yard
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fireplace
  • First aid kit
  • Fishing nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Golf nearby
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Highchair
  • Hiking nearby
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In the city center
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Living room
  • Marina nearby
  • Microwave
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near laundromat
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • Note from host: Smoking inside will incur a $500 fee.
  • On the river
  • Onsite parking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Oven
  • Patio
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Smoke detector
  • Smoke-free property
  • Soap
  • Sofa bed
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Stroller
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Travel crib
  • Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Water park

About this Property

  • Sleeps 13
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Private vacation home
  • Approximately 4000 square feet

We invite you to savor the Port City from the comfort of this handsome, 4000 square foot home, ideally located amid the peaceful, tree-lined residential streets of historic downtown Wilmington. The Magnolia House is located in historic downtown Wilmington just 15 blocks from the river. We are close to The Brooklyn Arts Center, numerous downtown coffee homes and art galleries, horse-drawn carriage rides, the Cotton Exchange, Screen Gems Studio, haunted pub crawls, the BEACH, golf, and acclaimed eateries and shopping. Located in Carolina Heights, the Magnolia House is in an superb location- just a 15 min. walk to the bustling riverfront, a 20 min. drive to the beach!. All linen, towels, kitchen items (service for 12) are supplied so you just need to pack your suitcase and make yourself at home!

The Magnolia House is a gathering place for families celebrating milestones, or visiting together and seeking peaceful refuge after a day of sightseeing. This impressive historic property is a delight! Every room is bathed in sunlight with giant windows, many facing the sizable garden in the backyard with its old magnolia tree, and pathway leading down three steps to a lower formal garden, Camelia trees and Azaleas.

The home, constructed in 1921, is filled with original details including 10-foot ceilings, a wide brick path, the old call buttons used in the 1920's. There are 3 fireplaces (one functional) with sizable decorative mantels. The home has been supplied in the Wilmington Historic Foundation's Historic Home Tour and has also been used as a location for numerous TV series and commercials..

Our guests tell us that they appreciate the chef’s kitchen with its stainless steel countertops and three sinks. Cooking for a huge group is a enjoyment in this well equipped and cavernous kitchen. There is seating for 6 around the kitchen island for informal meals. The formal dining room seats 10-12 people comfortably for formal meals and holiday dinners.

The den is a comfortable getaway with a huge sectional, constructed-in bookshelves with books to read and a 42-inch flat screen HDTV which accepts you to wirelessly stream movies and TV shows and surf the Web. There is also game table seating six that opens for an impromptu poker nighttime! The shelves are supplied with puzzles and all the best board games for a fun evening in with the family. There is an XBOX to keep the kids (and maybe even a few adults) entertained with wireless remote controls and multiple games. Bring your games along with you if you have a favorite!

The den also has a doggy door out to the fenced yard.

There is also a formal living room with ample seating that is ideal for entertaining guests or simply appreciating a drink by the fireplace on a winter nighttime.

There are 5 enormous bedrooms (all located upstairs) with the following configurations:
Bedroom 1: Master bedroom: One King sized bed (with flat screen tv)
Bedroom 2: One Queen sized bed (with flat screen tv)
Bedroom 3: Second Master Bedroom-One King sized bed (with flat screen tv)
Bedroom 4 : One Full sized bed
Bedroom 5: Two twin sized beds and one full sized bed -OR can be configured as ONE full sized bed and ONE King sized bed--(This room connects to the master bedroom with solid wood french doors, so if you would like the doors open or closed, you have a choice. When the doors are closed, there is complete privacy, and the bedrooms are completely separate. if left open, the two rooms are connected and ideal for parents with very young kids or infants.)

There is also a queen sized sleeper couch in the living room downstairs,which can be set up for guests who cannot walk up the stairs with ease.

There are three full bathrooms with deep, upsized tubs located upstairs, and there is a half bath (no tub or shower) downstairs.

*Please note that all full bathrooms are located upstairs. There is a half bathroom (no bathtub) located downstairs near the sleeper couch. The home is not handicap accessible.

The bathrooms have original fixtures and floor tiles to preserve the beauty and integrity of this historic home. This is not new construction. There may be a creaky floorboard, a dripping faucet here and there, but it is all original to this home constructed in 1921.

Animals will be considered on an individual basis, so please inquire before booking the home. We are generally a pet-friendly home! There is even a pet door to the fenced backyard. If your pet is authorized, you must sign a pet agreement. Your pet MUST BE on flea control to be considered. Family Pets are not allowed on furnishings, including beds.

Savor the calming backyard and watch the kids play on the swing set (there is an infant seat, too) and slide while you grille outdoors on the gas grille.

We have a pack 'n play, stroller, and high chair for infants. There are also many puzzles and books and a few toys for kids to keep them happy during your stay.

**Please also note that we do not authorize the use of the home for large, noisy events. You may have a modest event for the number of guests staying with you. This is a residential neighborhood and we are respectful of our neighbors' right to a peaceful and peaceful environment.

Throughout the year, the Magnolia House offers the amenities of home in the phenomenal Port City! Come and appreciate!

*** Also of note--Our property has a B&B license and this B&B is a modern take on the way people travel. With an on-site manager who resides on the property, you will still feel as though you are completely alone and have complete privacy. Our manager, Katie, lives in a separate unit on the grounds. She has a separate entrance to the yard and is available only to the extent that you wish her to be. We offer keyless entry to the home so you don’t even have to meet anyone, but Katie is available for any emergencies during your stay. Need to find a flashlight? Katie can be there to show you where it is! But, if you want privacy and the feeling that you are home without having to say "hello" to anyone, you can have that as well. We can also provide grocery shopping service prior to your stay and have the refrigerator supplied with all your favorite items and provide you with the receipt (hourly rate applies for shopping service). Welcome to the modern B&B in the historic neighborhood!

Keywords: House, Vacation, Wilmington, NC, Rental

About the Area

Located in Wilmington, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. The Cotton Exchange and Mayfaire Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Halyburton Park and Brunswick Nature Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Cape Fear Museum and Carolina Heights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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

Note from host: Pets considered on an individual basis.

Wilmington vacation rental booking tips:

Money saving strategies:

  • Book your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules usually become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families book their Summer rental homes during holiday get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
  • Booking a rental in the Spring or Fall is our best tip for saving money on your vacation home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of suitable properties.
  • Some owners offer special rates for active duty military and veterans. Ask your host or property manager if special offers are available for your group.
  • Property managers typically offer renters an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually will cost between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
  • Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, travel guide magazines have discounts for local attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

Filter your rental search:

  • Select your dates and spending budget.
  • Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your family needs. Gorgeous, HUGE 5 bedroms, 3.5 bath, 4000 Sq ft Sunlit Beauty, Downtown has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Southport rental home search.
  • Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts is almost always accessible online. If not, email the property owner before you reserve the rental. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches. You will need to establish what is right for your vacation group.
  • Some properties allow pets, but others do not. Allowable types of family pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and added fees may apply. Ask your host about allowable breeds and types before booking.
  • If there's an individual Southport attraction you are crazy about, keep an eye out for rentals that are either close by, or those that cater to your needs.
  • Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

More tips for your stay:

  • Add the owner's phone number to your smartphone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
  • Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, stereo or appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief call prevents lots of concerns.
  • Keep the property locked while you are gone! Don't let crooks ruin your trip.
  • At Check-in, note any damages to the rental property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all coorespondence.
  • Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful visitors bothering your peace. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and places you would have never otherwise known!
  • Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
  • Re-check every room of the vacation property to make sure that you've packed all personal items at check-out. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
  • Go through the rental a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager is not available, remember to take photos of the rental to record its condition.
  • Leave feedback! Property managers rely on great reviews to propel future bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your review find their best vacation home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.

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