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Wilmington's Downtown Unicorn

2.0 star property

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Fridge, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
3 bedrooms, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Smart TV
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Welcome to the Unicorn, a beautifully restored 1940's home in Wilmington, North Carolina. Experience a perfect blend of original charm and modern comfort with an open floor plan downstairs, chef-ready kitchen for cooking nights and spacious bedrooms with king-size Casper beds. Unwind by the firepit area or enjoy al fresco dining on the back deck off the kitchen/laundry.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1812 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly

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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.

Wilmington's Downtown Unicorn

- Another Professionally-Managed Home by Carolina Vacays, LLC -

About the Unicorn......

We love pets!! NEVER a PET DEPOSIT or PET FEE during your stay!!

Welcome to our beautiful, 1940's built 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home located in the heart of Wilmington, North Carolina! Situated in between Historic Downtown Wilmington and the UNC-W area commonly referred to these days as Midtown, this home has been meticulously restored to preserve it's original flooring, brick, and charm, all while creating fantastic comfortable spaces for sleeping, dining, cooking and entertaining.

The Space

● Open floor plan downstairs
● Completely renovated, chef-ready kitchen for your stay-at-home cooking nights
● Farm-table dining room currently set to seat 6 people, but easily transitions to 8 with the addition of 2 chairs located in the kitchen.
● Coffee bar includes a Cuisinart coffee maker, a Keurig coffee maker, French press, K-pods and coffee condiments.
● Living room has a Samsung 'The Frame' TV which allows you to choose art to be displayed when the TV is not being used to log into your favorite streaming apps.
● The 1st floor primary bedroom has a king-size Casper bed for a restful night of sleep, Smart TV, makeup vanity, en-suite bath with walk-in shower, body wash, shampoo and conditioner provided.
● The 2nd bedroom upstairs has a king-size bed with Casper mattress.
● The 3rd bedroom has a queen-size bed and bunk bed with a full-size bed below and twin up top.
● All sheets, bath towels, linens, kitchen towels, extra pillows, extra blankets and beach towels included.
● Smart TVs in every bedroom.
● Laundry room with full size washer and dryer.
● The pantry in the laundry room holds small appliances, some cleaning supplies, first aid supplies, games, puzzles, and some beach towels.

Outside of Home

● Firepit area with Adirondacks for seating
● Gas Grill with tank and grill tools supplied
● Ample parking in the rear of home for 3 vehicles
● Plenty of outdoor seating on back deck off the kitchen/laundry.
● Horseshoe-shaped driveway from the front of the home, to the back and back to the front of the home. (No backing out onto the street).

Guest access

● You have access to the entire home with the exception of the basement. No entry to the basement is permitted for any guest.
● Electronic lock keypad for entry. No keys needed. You will have your own UNIQUE code for entry.
● EXTERIOR security cameras on property!!! There are 4 security cameras: 1) “Ring” style camera located at the front door facing the street; 2) side patio facing the driveway; 3) back door facing the backyard; and 4) the last is located INSIDE the off-limits basement. It is on and recording 24/7 only inside the basement for security purposes. There are NO CAMERAS in any of the living spaces, public or private areas!
● Please note that the house is on a well-traveled road that leads directly to downtown. Like most cities, you will hear some traffic noise.

The Details

● Soap, body wash, shampoo and conditioner included in all bathrooms
● Both full baths have blow dryers
● Refrigerator with ice maker
● Blender
● Microwave
● Toaster
● Air Fryer
● Bed linens, coverlets, pillow and blankets included (extras also)
● Ample clothing hangers
● Clothing storage: walk-in closets, regular sized closets, and dressers
● Living room and all bedrooms have Smart TV's
● Wi-Fi and dedicated office space
● Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguisher and first aid kit


Optional Concierge items - May be available for an extra fee:
● Baby/Toddler package
● Starter groceries
● Beach Package
● Arrange for special pickup and deliveries

Property manager

Dena Daniels and Darren Skeen: Carolina Vacays

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,812 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

You must be 25-years old or older to rent the Unicorn. Absolutely NO SMOKING or vaping of ANY KIND inside the property.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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 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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Battleship North Carolina - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fermental - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mess Hall ILM - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Indochine - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪East Coast Seafood - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilmington's Downtown Unicorn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Wilmington's Downtown Unicorn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wilmington's Downtown Unicorn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wilmington's Downtown Unicorn located?

Situated in Wilmington, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Cape Fear Museum and Carolina Heights are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Wilmington's Downtown Unicorn Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

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

Great stay

We were in town for a soccer weekend. This home was lovely. It was clean, comfortable, well appointed, and close to everywhere we needed to go. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sara a.

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

The perfect house in the best location!

We LOVED our stay here and will 100% be coming back soon. Dena and Darren were the best hosts!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

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

Pleasant stay

Easy going family contacted with a question about our golden retriever and said the love animals they are family too, great stay and no stress with 3 kids house friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

A Wonderful Christmas Gathering

We thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas gathering with our family. Staying at the house gave us a chance to spend time together with the grandkids and to share Christmas Eve and Day together! We were able to prepare our Christmas meal in the kitchen with no problems and store what leftovers we had in the fridge easily. Thank you for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024