Heave on Seventh - Vacation rental home in Wilmington, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 9
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2800 square feet

This roomy historic single family home with 4 bedroom and 2 1/2 baths, is located on a peaceful corner lot in Downtown Wilmington and is ideal for bigger family vacations and trips with friends. It was newly refreshed and is nice, clean, and well appointed with many high end features.

With 2,900 sq ft of living space and high ceilings, there’s plenty of room for gatherings of up to 9 people. There are many windows throughout the home and natural light pours in, giving the home a cheerful ambiance.

The beautiful wrap around porch has a swing and seating on the front, and additional seating on the side that wraps around to back yard with a privacy fence. You’ll adore the inviting feeling of the porch when you’re hanging out in true southern style.

The home is arranged so that the entire first floor is gathering space and the entire second floor is sleeping space, and it makes it painless for guests to co-exist with different sleeping schedules. The cavernous open concept living room has a huge couch and additional comfortable seating and a intelligent TV. The colorful dining room has a long table and 8 chairs, and could seat 10.

The gourmet kitchen is located next to the dining room and features a commercial gas range, bespoke cabinetry, granite countertops, a breakfast nook, and all of the kitchen basics you’ll need so you can feed the whole crew.

There is a cute half bath located on the 1st floor.

Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

The upsized primary suite has a comfortable king bed, splendid natural light, a walk in closet, an office, and a sizable bathroom with tiled shower.

At the top of the stairs is a modest bedroom that would have originally been a nursery, but now has a queen sized bed and can sleep two. It’s ideal for the kids!

The other two bedrooms each have a comfortable queen size bed and closets, and can sleep two people each.

The remaining sleeping space is the sunroom located off of the primary suite and has a classy fold-down couch and linens.

The 2nd floor full bath in the hallway has nice tile work and a bathtub and shower. Next to that is a washer and dryer.

The backyard with a privacy fence is ideal for a family gathering. There is plenty of seating on the porch and additional seating in the yard. There is a modest play set for the kids too!

Located on a peaceful corner lot in the Castle Street Arts District, you’ll be able to appreciate calming relaxation while still being located close by coffee stores, eateries, antique stores, second hand stores, a record store, a convenience store, and ice cream. It’s also just a short 10 min. walk past handsome historic homes to get to downtown, the riverwalk, eateries, shopping, nightlife, entertainment, museums, and more. This home is located a short distance from Robert Strange Park, which has tennis courts, a exercise center, basketball court, and more.

Street parking is ample in this neighborhood.


You will find some water and snacks when you arrive.

Checkout: Checkout is 11am, but we can offer late checkout as availability accepts. 12pm checkout is $20, and 1pm checkout is $30. Please contact us first and if we can accommodate your late checkout, we will be happy to.

About the Area

Located in Wilmington, this vacation home is in the city center. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Battleship North Carolina, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Cape Fear Museum and Children's Museum of Wilmington. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water skiing, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips to get the best Wrightsville Beach vacation rental experience:

When to go & When to book:

• Reserve your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually open twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacation rentals during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are high season in the Wrightsville Beach area. To find the best vacation home within your budget, we recommend reserving in Fall or Spring months. You'll benefit from lower rates, greater selection, beautiful weather and the absence of giant crowds at restaurants, beaches, and activities.
• Property managers sometimes offer promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your group before you book.
• Booking websites usually offer renters an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Wrightsville Beach visitors guide magazine upon checking in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guide magazines have offers and deals for local accommodations and attractions.

Make a plan and choose the bestrental home:

• Begin by selecting potential vacation weeks and a max budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration your group needs. Heave on Seventh has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed types is usually available on booking websites. If not, email the property manager before reserving the home. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• 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! Additional pet fees or charges might be applied to your agreement.
• Looking for specific amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all required amenities are included before reserving a rental.

More tips for your visit:

• Get the property manager's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental property.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or WIFI setup. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent a lot of concerns.
• Keep the property locked while you're away! Don't let thieves spoil your holiday.
• During arrival, make note of any damages to the property and immediately alert the property manager. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Respect your neighbors. Often times, surrounding homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking regulations reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• At departure, complete a walk-through to confirm you did not leave anything behind. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Remember to leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent reviews to propel more reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to solve it.