• As low as $345/Night
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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General Features

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • 20 stairs to reach property
  • Air conditioning
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Bidet
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Chef
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Electric kettle
  • English
  • Free WiFi
  • Hair dryer
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Heating
  • Highchair
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Ice maker
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Local artist showcase
  • Microwave
  • No elevators
  • Onsite parking
  • Oven
  • Pet friendly
  • Printer
  • Refrigerator
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Soap
  • Stair gate
  • Stovetop
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Travel crib
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Welcoming dogs only

About this Property

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Apartment

Welcome to our newest luxury short-term rental in Historic Downtown Wilmington featuring impressive work by local artists, The Art Loft on Princess!! Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington this 240-year-old property is a one-of-a-kind experience! You get to appreciate the energy of the Downtown area while taking advantage of the privacy of this second-floor property. Surrounded by striking coffee stores, eateries, galleries, retail, performance halls, museums, nightclubs, and wedding venues and 2 blocks from the nationally recognized Wilmington River Walk. This is the ideal place to park your car and savor the ability to walk to everything…Savor a long weekend or even a longer stay in The Art Loft on Princess. The building was originally finished in 1785 and served as the County Jail. The 24-inch thick walls, exposed beams, and high ceilings remain, though the remainder of the property is handsomely modernized with modern details and amenities to ensure your comfort. Unwind in Downtown Wilmington in this historic jewel. You'll find everything you need for a enchanting stay. The property has a completely equipped kitchen, with granite countertops, modern appliances, a dining room, office space, a living room with a 65-inch TV, and a unique art installation on the ceiling. King-size master bedroom with fine linens and walk-in closet. Queen-sized second bedroom…both bedrooms with blackout draperies and 55-inch TVs. The full bath features a huge walk-in shower, bidet toilet…plush towels, and robes. We nearly forgot to mention the entirely outfitted coffee bar, with a Nespresso, Krups, Cuisinart Coffee Maker, French Press, Pour Over, and Electric Tea Kettle for those who like to enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee/tea in the morning.
Also supplied is a full laundry room washer/dryer, cable TV and internet streaming channels, and of course, wireless internet. Please note that there is a Ring doorbell/camera at the entry door off Princess Street and at the entry door of the unit. If you have any problems entering the unit please Ring us at any time and we will respond immediately. Please keep in mind that this striking property is located on the second floor of the building and there are no elevators. We can promise the climb is worth the effort! Whether you're exploring the city or simply calming indoors, this unique loft is the ideal home away from home. This is a family-operated property and our business, MoMentum Companies, is located at 103 S. Front St….just a short walk from this property. We are available 24/7. If you have trouble with the home, feel complimentary to contact us:
Donna Wallin
Terry Espy
Drew Espy
John Sharkey
Kennan Espy

About the Area

Downtown Wilmington, a neighborhood in Wilmington, is home to this apartment. Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Children's Museum of Wilmington and Wilmington Railroad Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Cape Fear Museum, or check out an event or a game at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Tricks and tips to get the best Southport vacation property experience:

Money saving strategies:

  • Reserving a rental home in Fall or Spring is our favorite way to save money on your vacation home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of suitable properties. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable 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 the beach.
  • In the Southport area, The earlier you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation homes are booked very early. Booking your rental six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your rental home.
  • Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
  • Property management companies frequently offer guests an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost you 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
  • Often, rental management companies supply Southport area visitors guides that include coupons, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Selecting and booking your Southport rental home:

  • Select dates and maximum budget.
  • Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. The Art Loft - A Luxurious 2-BdRm in the Heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
  • Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts is normally available on booking websites. If they are not listed, contact the property owner before you book the property. Note that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds in living rooms.
  • If there's an individual Southport attraction you are enamored with, search for homes that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your desires.
  • Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. .
  • Traveling with pets? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Pet fees or charges might be applied to your contract.

Have a great stay:

  • Take a copy of the owner's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental home.
  • To make certain damages aren't attributed to your stay, note any problem areas upon check in. text the rental manager immediately to record any issues. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be very helpful.
  • Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
  • Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud visitors disrupting your life at home. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and scenic spots you would have not otherwise known about!
  • Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can frequently help. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
  • Protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are out, just like you would back home.
  • Double-check every room of the vacation property to make sure that you've packed all of your family's items at check-out. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
  • Record a video to document the condition of the property.
  • Remember to leave a review! Property managers rely on great feedback to drive future reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.

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Victory Beach Vacations

Visitors who are on the hunt for the postcard-perfect vacation rental in the heart of the Carolina Beach or Kure Beach area will find an enticing selection and plenty of friendly customer service when they rent through Victory Beach Vacations. Based in Carolina Beach in the coastal Cape Fear region, Victory Beach Vacations has more than 100 vacation rentals in all shapes and sizes to ensure that every vacationing family can find their dream home away from home on the beach.   When you book your Cape Fear getaway with Victory Beach Vacations, the fun doesn’t end when you leave the beach, it continues with an array of privately-owned properties outfitted with all of the amenities needed for a fabulous beach vacation.   Jenna Lanier, General Manager, explains that her family first opened the rental and property management business in 2002. At the forefront of Victory Beach operations is Lanier’s mother, Caroline Meeks. Meeks is both the Broker in Charge and co-owner with husband, Buck Meeks, who manages the Field Services team with Lanier’s husband, Scott.   For nearly 20 years, the Victory Beach team has worked tirelessly to establish a network of top-of-the-line rental properties for Cape Fear visitors to enjoy. “As far as our properties go,” explains Lanier, “they are all updated, well-furnished and appointed. “We have always performed post-cleaning inspections and since the pandemic, have put freshly laundered duvets over all of the comforters between rentals.”   Lanier emphasizes how important the guests experience is “we strive to give our guests a relaxing, stress free, memorable vacation.” This emphasis on customer service has led to Victory Beach Vacations having a 4.8 Google rating with over 300 reviews by happy owners and guests.In addition to Victory Beach’s superior sanitation practices, the company offers properties for every type of visitor. Choose from luxury oceanfront houses and condos to more reasonbly priced 2nd row properties with oceanviews. Many properties include pools and hot tubs as well, perfect for outdoor entertaining, and many are dog friendly.   Lanier also notes that all properties are within walking or driving distance to Pleasure Island’s main attractions – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. The former, as described by Lanier, is the more commercialized of the two destinations and features a boardwalk, outdoor dining options and a plethora of weekly activities including fireworks, live music, amusement park pop-ups, and movies under the stars. Kure Beach offers a more residential feel with its fishing pier, intimate restaurants and family favorite, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.More water fun awaits, too. “There is a harbor and a canal that feed into the intercoastal. We have several properties on the harbor so guests can bring their boat, kayak, [or jet ski] and travel between islands,” says Lanier.   A stay with Victory Beach Vacations is an annual pilgrimage for most. “A large percentage of guests are previous guests. Some even reserve the same property for the next year as they’re checking out,” Lanier says. “It’s almost like it’s their personal vacation home.”   Even before guests arrive at their vacation destination, the Victory Beach Vacations’ website greets them with a live beach cam and exquisite aerial footage of both Carolina and Kure Beaches. See for yourself by scanning the QR code and call Victory Beach Vacations at 910.458.0868 to book your Cape Fear getaway. Start making your memories today! —Grace Silipigni