In the heart of downtown Wilmington, The Marilyn offers a charming retreat. Unwind in this fully-stocked 3-bedroom haven with Keurig, coffee maker, and plush linens. Enjoy high-speed WiFi and smart TVs while making memories with family.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$225
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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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.
Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!
Welcome to the Marilyn. NO CLEANING FEE. Drop dead gorgeous 3 bedroom steps from downtown Wilmington river walk and all restaurants and bars. Fully stocked with EVERYTHING you need. Keurig and full coffee maker all linens and sheets provided. Just bring clothes! There is nothing like this in Wilmington. 1 off street and ample free on street parking included! 3 bedrooms. Queen, Queen and King sleep 6. There is also an air mattress that can sleep 2 more for a total of 8. Washer and dryer included with supplies. All towels, linens and sheets are provided. Plenty of paper towels, toilet tissue, dishwasher and a FULLY stocked kitchen for making memories with family. Hi Speed WIFI, Steamer for clothes also available All TVs are smart TVs as well. One off street space parking space is included and there is ample free street parking as well. this is the bottom floor of a 2 unit duplex. Both can be rented together :)
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking
Street parking available
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Lock the doors
Please put any used sheets & towels in a pile on the floor. We wash blankets off site
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the area
Wilmington Historic District, a neighbourhood in Wilmington, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College or Legion Stadium. Visit our Wilmington travel guide
Is Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!?
As of 14 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee! on 22 Mar 2026 start from AU$225, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee! located?
Located in Wilmington Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Latimer House and Riverwalk. Hannah Block Historic USO Arts Center and Children's Museum of Wilmington are also within 10 minutes.
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Showstopper 3 BD heart of downtown historic district. No cleaning fee! Reviews
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Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gracious and responsive host. Great location
ricardo
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amanda
10 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had the most amazing one night stay here! The place is stunning - great location, great price, comfortable beds, very clean and well stocked! The check-in was quick and easy. A huge thank you to the hosts for being so helpful and responsive. It was greatly appreciated!
This property was very clean and easy to access, walking distance from the boardwalk in downtown ILM. I’d highly recommend this spot for your next IPM vacation!
House is located in the beautiful historic area of Wilmington. We loved reading the neighboring house historic plates as we walked downtown, super cute area!!
Great location, walking distance to downtown and the riverfront. Great bed! Great shower, the water pressure was amazing! The pups enjoyed walking around the neighborhood too
We loved our stay at the “showstopper”. Everything about the house was wonderful and location could not have been better. We walked to several areas of Wilmington and always felt safe and had a blast.
Steve was a wonderful host. My family and I had a great stay at his place, which is located near downtown and convenient to everything we were looking for. We only stayed a night but my family enjoyed our time at the house which was located on a quiet street. Rooms were spacious and welcoming. Thank you Steve!
We stayed for a quick weekend trip with my family and the home is just as listed. It was clean and exactly like the pictures. The location is perfect to visit the battleship and other downtown locations with just a short drive. The beds were very comfortable. Will certainly stay again when we come to visit.
We were in town one night for a wedding and needed a convenient place to stay within walking distance of the venue. This location was perfect and we loved having a parking spot instead of fighting for street parking. The hosts were very accommodating with our need for an earlier check in. If we ever needed a place to stay in Wilmington again we will definitely come back.
Beautiful 3 bedroom home 10 minute walk from downtown Wilmington. Was perfect for our group of 6 including 4 elderly grandparents. Clean, spacious first floor apartment. Highly recommend!
We loved staying at “the Marilyn”! The home is beautiful and the neighborhood is fantastic. Our host Steve went above and beyond to be an amazing host when I reached out about a very minor inconvenience. I cannot recommend this property - or this host - enough!!
Came here with my husband when he wanted to take a fishing charter out of Wrightsville Beach with one of his friends.
The area is very quiet and very close to the Riverwalk and local restaurants, boat rides, etc.
Also appreciated that it is pet friendly.
Steven the host is very accommodating and very quick to respond.
Would highly recommend!
Comfy beds, GREAT air conditioning, and all of the essentials
Loved that the beds were comfy, everything we needed was there (dishwasher pods, coffee and creamer, pack n play). The owner even purchased a highchair for the place when he found out we had a baby coming with. Very communicative and easy to get ahold of
House is beautifully decorated, spacious, well appointed and in prime location to enjoy the riverfront. Only downside is single bathroom but our group of 5 managed fine. Don’t let that scare you off from this premium rental. We would definitely stay again. Owner is super responsive and accommodating as well.
Visiting family for thanksgiving—we were able to do a full dinner without issue and location was easy to get to small businesses Saturday in downtown Wilmington. We are repeat guests at this Vrbo and will continue to be back. :)
What a beautiful property! We took a quick trip to Wilmington to tour the college and stumbled upon the gem on VRBO. I’m so glad we did! It was clean and spacious. You can tell this home is loved and well taken care of. We could walk downtown to the restaurants and shops in about 10 minutes. We will definitely be back!