Joyau historique 1889 · À pied du Riverwalk & centre-ville

Welcome to The Historic Gem!

A private 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in an 1889 historic triplex in downtown Wilmington's coveted Historic District. Fully renovated with all modern amenities — fully stocked kitchen, 55" Smart TV, in-unit washer/dryer, central AC/heat, and complimentary coffee and tea — just a 10-minute walk from the Riverwalk and downtown dining.



One of three private apartments in the Cummings-Taylor House, a landmarked cobblestone-street Victorian that has been meticulously restored to honor its 130+ year history.



The Space:

• Private ground-floor apartment in an 1889 historic triplex — your own entrance, your own space

• 2 bedrooms — both with queen beds and fresh, quality linens

• 1 full bathroom with tub/shower combo

• Fully stocked kitchen — appliances, cookware, and everything you need for a real meal

• Complimentary coffee and tea provided to start your mornings right

• In-unit washer and dryer

• 55" Smart TV — log into your streaming services and settle in

• Dedicated desk — perfect for remote work or planning your next day out

• Central AC and heat

• High-speed WiFi throughout

• Charming front porch on a cobblestone street in the Historic District

• Free on-street parking directly outside

• 10-minute walk to the Riverwalk, downtown dining, bars, boutiques, and live music



🚦A Few Things to Know Before You Arrive



We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Historic Gem! To ensure you have a seamless and wonderful stay, here are a few quick details to keep in mind:



🔏 Security Deposit: A $200 refundable security deposit is required for each reservation.



🏢 Triplex Living: The Historic Gem is one of three apartments in a historic triplex. As with any well-loved old building, you may occasionally hear light sounds from neighboring units—it’s all part of the charm!



👤 Primary Guest: The guest who made the reservation must be present for the duration of the stay.



🚫 🎉 No Parties or Events: Because we are located in a historic residential neighborhood, we maintain a strict no-parties policy out of respect for our neighbors and the building.



🚭 No Smoking Indoors: There is no smoking indoors, please. However, the porch is all yours.



🧼 Care of the Home: The Historic Emerald Gem is professionally maintained to a standard we're genuinely

proud of. To preserve the quality of our linens and finishes, please refrain from using bleach-based cleaning products during your stay—our team handles all the deep cleaning between guests.



🌿 Fragrance-Free Space: To keep the air clear and comfortable for guests with sensitivities, please leave incense, essential oil diffusers, and similar fragrance items at home.



🧴 Toiletry Checklist: We provide the essentials to get you started! For longer stays, please plan to bring along your personal toiletries to supplement.



👥 Large Groups: Interested in booking the whole house for a larger group? The other two apartments are

listed separately under our profile—just reach out and we can help you coordinate!



📜 Guests are required to provide a government-issued photo ID and complete a signed rental agreement prior to check-in, as required under North Carolina law (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42A-10). This is completed through our complimentary guest portal, which also offers optional keyless entry and check-in convenience features.



🐾 Pets are not allowed



We kindly ask that you treat the home with care, as if it were your own. Our goal is to provide a beautiful, comfortable retreat where guests can truly relax and make lasting memories. This property is professionally managed by Host Help Property Management. Our team is available to assist with any questions or needs during your stay, with office hours from 8am–12am EST.