Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House

9.5

Outstanding(128 Reviews)

House in Wilmington, NC

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Solidly renovated 1866 Italianate House in the Historic District in the Downtown Wilmington neighborhood .Gorgeous old hardwood floors, footstep-worn thresholds, tiled fireplaces & time-shifted glass panes tell you this house has been here 150 years! Our 3 bedroom/2-bath/full-kitchen duplex is walking distance to anywhere downtown & short 17 minute drive to the beach! A very large backyard for hanging out.

Hello GUEST
We expect you around 5-6 PM but if this is not correct and you come later , let us know before your arrival. We live next door with our 12 year old who goes to sleep at 8:30 PM , which means we will be upstairs and won't hear any knocking . We live on N.6th Street near the Princess St. intersection and the house is colored pale rose. Your entrance is on the left . Please call us 30 minutes before arrival so that we can arrange to meet you and give you the keys .The Doorknob in front is historic and decorative, please use Metal handle to push door open and be gentle with the old doors.
Now about the place.....You have a functioning kitchen with glasses and cups for all beverages, a coffee machine with filters and grinder plus toaster and a working oven . Recycling and trash pickup is early on Monday morning so we will let you know when we pull all the receptacles to the street . Let us know if you need another bag .Please put all TRASH out on sunday evening
Linens and towels are all there with soap but you will need Shampoo if ours is wrong for you, shower gel and more toilet paper.
The 2 toilets use Eco-Flush so please hold handle 3 seconds when you flush.

You have 2 bedrooms upstairs , both with queen beds plus a sunroom in the back with a doublebed . The Sunroom is accessible through the second bedroom but all the rooms have doors for privacy. There is a Shower and bathroom upstairs. There is also a fully equipped laundryroom. Laundry detergent is ultra concentrated so please fill cap up to line 2 for each load. When using dryer, please put on LOW HEAT, HIGH does not work .Extra blankets and towels . Access to upper floor is by spiral staircase from living room and by a straight stairwell from back porch leading to second bedroom upstairs. All switches and pullchains control light and fans .
Downstairs is a queen sofa bed with the sheets and pillows in the 2 grey ottoman, a bathroom with tub and shower.Have beach towels if you do go to Wrightsville Beach or buy them because all the house towels are only for showering in the house.
Any other questions please do not hesitate to contact us ......a lot to read uh.
Amy and Luca

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Wilmington, NC

Nearby attractions

Battleship North Carolina

1.2 mi

Fort Fisher State Historic Site

29.6 mi

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

30.6 mi

Long Leaf Park

6.4 mi

Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House

9.5

Outstanding(128 Reviews)

House in Wilmington, NC

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Wilmington, NC

Nearby attractions

Battleship North Carolina

1.2 mi

Fort Fisher State Historic Site

29.6 mi

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

30.6 mi

Long Leaf Park

6.4 mi

Reviews

9.5

Outstanding(128 Reviews)

10.0

Aug 2024

We were in town to visit UNCW and decided to stay near the historic riverwalk. Had a lovely stay and saw the sights. Great location.

10.0

Aug 2024

It was simply a wonderful spot to stay.

10.0

Jul 2024

Location was ideal for visiting Wilmington and the Riverfront. Had everything we needed and Luca was very friendly and helpful!

10.0

Jun 2024

Perfect location and wonderful hosts!

8.0

Jun 2024

Nice place. Old home with a few quirks but very convenient to Downtown. Homeless problem is pretty bad in Wilmington but the food and riverwalk are still beautiful. Host is very accommodating.

10.0

May 2024

Great spot just a short walk from downtown. Everything was comfortable and clean. Very welcoming hosts.

10.0

May 2024

We had a wonderful stay in this spacious, clean and friendly historical treasure. If you are looking for a nice accommodation near the heart of downtown Wilmington, then this is a great choice. Have fun !!!

8.0

Apr 2024

Property is accurately described. No issues. Historic home. Walking distance to waterfront which was great.

10.0

Apr 2024

The accommodations of this historic home are lovely and comfortable. The hosts are super and the location is prime, just a short walk to the historic river front and all it has to offer.

8.0

Apr 2024

Great neighborhood, easy walk to food, fun and donuts. Fabulous house!

10.0

Mar 2024

We really enjoyed our stay, the house was clean and the owners very accommodating. We brought our 2 dogs and enjoyed walking to downtown and along the river. Would stay here again.

10.0

Mar 2024

Wonderful visit. Great location in quiet historic neighborhood was perfect spot to rest while working each day on my son’s house. The home is packed full of classic historic charm and hosts were great. Walked to downtown eateries.

8.0

Feb 2024

This was just what we needed, looking for a convenient place in Wilmington to stay with our dogs. Important to read the listing-the house has a metal spiral staircase inside (but exterior normal stairs outside-which works for the dogs). My one dog went up the metal staircase once, but it took him 10 minutes with lots of encouragement so I figured the outside stairs were fine the rest of the stay. The house is older with a mix of decor-but very clean and everything worked great (electric/plumbing/tv/wifi). I was a little worried about parking but we had 2 cars and were able to park reasonably close. The property managers live next door and were very friendly. We wished we could have stayed longer!

10.0

Feb 2024

We loved our stay at this amazing historic house! Amy and Luca are great hosts! The house is so close to downtown that we easily walked down there several times. Close to many delicious restaurants! Beds are comfortable. We would love to go back again!

10.0

Feb 2024

Had a great girl trip with my bestie to see my daughter. Great stay at the Curtis Foster house! I love old houses and this one has so much character! Wonderful hosts, great location and everything needed for a long weekend stay!

10.0

Jan 2024

This is a lovely, historic home with everything you need for a great visit to Wilmington. Luca and Amy are incredibly thoughtful and accommodating hosts. The location couldn’t be better. It’s walkable to downtown for coffee, shopping, drinks, ice cream, dinner, and the waterfront with amazing views and people watching. The neighborhood is so charming and far enough away from the noise of nightlife and bars. UNCW is an easy 10 minute drive. Wrightsville Beach is about 15 minutes away.

10.0

Dec 2023

Place was great, even had a Christmas tree and lights set up. Host was very friendly and the whole experience was a lot of fun.

10.0

Dec 2023

Communication with the friendly host was very easy. You can walk anywhere so the car can stay parked. Friendly neighbors. We had our family Thanksgiving at the house - I would do it again.

10.0

Oct 2023

Great location, near downtown, great place for triathalon, very comfortable place, the owner made us feel welcome and saw to all of our needs. I would definitely stay there again!

10.0

Oct 2023

The locations is great, just a short walk to the main strip of downtown with other options even closer to the house. The house was bigger than expected which was great for multiple people to work from the space. There were plenty of places to set up the home office. Wi-Fi signal was good if you are looking to log some work hours while you’re there. Luca was overall very accommodating and I would recommended this spot for anyone looking to work and play in downtown Wilmy.

10.0

Oct 2023

This historic property was perfect for our family trip that included 4 adults and 2 small children. Luca , the host couldn’t have been more welcoming and accommodating. This was our second time staying here and would highly recommend to others.

10.0

Oct 2023

Planned a weekend getaway to see our son in Wilmington. Wanted a place to stay that was convenient and with some character. The CF house was charming, the hosts were friendly and inviting, the location was ideal. Only negative is that parking is on street only and not reserved, meaning you might have to walk up the street a bit to your car. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again.

10.0

Sep 2023

Three friends from work stayed to visit one’s daughter who’s in school in Wilmington! Great historic house. We’ll maintained! Super convenient backyard for kids or just adults hanging out around the fire pit! Only negative is 3rd bed is a futon & not very comfortable. Other 2 rooms are fantastic! Owner is very kind & offered to assist if we had any needs! Would definitely stay again! ❤️

10.0

Sep 2023

1866 house -restored- in wilmington NC' s historic district. Lovingly maintained and improved by the wonderful owners, and convenient to the entire historic district. Our group was two couples (long time Navy friends) who vacation together every year. This charming home gave us a slew of new memories and stories to recount in years to vome. Fabulous all around experience!

10.0

Aug 2023

Fun place with old home charm!

10.0

Aug 2023

We were in town for a wedding, and wanted a place walking distance to the wedding shuttle/downtown activities that could accommodate us all. Luca was very communicative and transparent throughout the process and answered any questions I had. We had a great stay and would recommend if you're heading to Wilmington with a group! Very nice neighborhood

10.0

Jul 2023

Luca was amazing! Super accommodating and very understanding. Would stay again in a heartbeat

10.0

Jun 2023

What a cute and spacious spot. Very convenient to everything downtown and enjoyed the stay. The owners are very nice and helpful.

10.0

Jun 2023

This is a charming, historic home near downtown Wilmington. It is walkable to all the restaurants, breweries and shops in downtown Wilmington, and also to Live Oak Bank Pavilion (15-20 minute walk). It’s also an easy drive to see the USS North Carolina or to hit the beach. Amy and Luca are gracious hosts who are easy to communicate with. They have provided some nice touches to make traveling easier – sheets, towels, dish soap, laundry detergent, coffee pods, etc. The WiFi worked great. As the listing says, the 3rd bedroom in the back is only accessible through another bedroom; this wasn’t an issue for us on a short stay.

10.0

Jun 2023

Luca was an excellent host. We loved being walkable to so much of historic Wilmington. A very nice house

10.0

May 2023

Beautiful, clean, well furnished historical property conveniently located in the historical district in Wilmington. A quick drive/walk from Front/Water Street.

10.0

May 2023

We spent 2 nights here and really enjoyed the property. The place had everything we needed and it was great to be able to walk around the historic district.

10.0

Apr 2023

Luca and Amy were so kind and hospitable. The house is an amazing historical home in the historical district of Wilmington. The location couldn’t have been better! We could walk everywhere. We would definitely stay there again.

10.0

Mar 2023

Lots to like about his house: friendly and helpful owners, great location, roomy and comfortable, historic and attractive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

10.0

Mar 2023

We had an awesome experience! The location was fantastic, perfect access to downtown and just a quick drive to the beach if you need an escape. It was a beautiful old home perfectly matching the description and the hosts were awesome as well. Friendly and helpful!

10.0

Feb 2023

Great location and Luca was so helpful.

10.0

Jan 2023

We were traveling to Wilmington for a wedding and were fortunate to stay at this house. It was exactly what we needed. The house is split into a duplex with the owner and his wife living in the south side of the house completely separated from the north side. We had a small puppy and felt very comfortable in the neighborhood taking her out for walks. Not sure which bedroom would be considered the main bedroom. We stayed in the bedroom closest to the street. Very comfortable bed. Upstairs bathroom with shower and downstairs bathroom with a tub with shower. Tv has local hd tv channels. We went and toured the USS North Carolina battleship which is docked on the Cape Fear river close to the house. Well worth seeing if you haven’t been on a battleship.

10.0

Oct 2022

Great location, close to plenty of food, views and entertainment.

4.0

Sep 2022

Location Location Location Thats about all this smelly old house with the vintage thrift store decor had going for it. Spiral staircases was awkward, only had one shower and the crusty old towels smelled like mildew. The beds were very uncomfortable to say the least but loved the location

10.0

Sep 2022

We love Wilmington and visit a couple times a year. This location was in a great part of town, not a far walk from anything. We really enjoyed the house and the historic block. Owners were lovely and even went out of the way to meet some additional accommodations for us. Absolutely wonderful.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Wilmington?

The average price for a rental in Wilmington is $347 per night. This rental is $67 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House ?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House

House in Wilmington, NC

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Wilmington, NC

Nearby attractions

Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House

House in Wilmington, NC

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Wilmington, NC

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Wilmington?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Downtown 1866 Curtis Foster House ?

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