The Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens is the oldest and largest historic site in downtown Wilmington. They’re eight colonial structures left in Wilmington, four on are the property. Three ballast stone buildings, circa 1744, once the city jail of Wilmington and the 1770 House.
Operated as a museum house, it offers visitors a unique opportunity to view a fine example of Georgian architecture and experience what life was like during pre-revolutionary Wilmington. All rooms have been restored to the regional 1770 colors, are furnished with 18th century antiques, and showcase hundreds of objects.
Occupying two-thirds of an acre, the colonial style gardens consist of seven distinct areas, including an orchard with pomegranate and fig trees, a kitchen garden and a rose garden. Built using the walls of a former city jail as a foundation, the house retains many vestiges of its previous incarnation such as outdoor and sub-basement jail cells and a freestanding kitchen house with a massive hearth complete with period cooking utensils.
Open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, guided tours are on the hour with the last tour departing at 3pm. The visitor center, on the ground floor, house a gift shop, art gallery and exhibit hall. Guided tours include the stories about the people who lived and worked here and the women’s organization that saved this landmark from the wrecking ball.
Over the next few decades, countless renovations were made to keep the property looking brand new, as well as the acquisition and formation of the "formal gardens" bordering Market Street. Today, visitors will literally feel like they've simply stepped back in time into a wealthy Wilmington resident's home as they stroll through the pristinely kept rooms and grounds.
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For anglers who crave variety, there’s no place like Wilmington. Home to massive manmade lakes, seldom-visited creeks, wide Cape Fear River waters, and even easy proximity to ocean shorelines, the sheer options when it comes to casting a line is enough to make any fisherman excited about a visit.
The Riverwalk in Downtown Wilmington is a showstopper of a stroll that is a distinctive attraction all its own. Originally conceived in the 1980s as a way to generate more interest and tourism to the Cape Fear River waterfront regions of Wilmington's historic Downtown, today the Riverwalk encompasses a full mile of scenic boardwalk, hugging the borders of the riverfront, and providing visitors with endless views and easy access to some of the Downtown's most beloved attractions.
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and embrace beach living at ‘Sea Gem.’ This 2-bed, 2-bath vacation rental features a deck with partial beach and ocean vistas, a entirely equipped kitchen, and coastal hideaway essentials like an outdoor shower and beach chairs! Located just a short walk from the sandy shores of Spartanburg Public Beach, this beach getaway is great for bicycle rides along the ocean or shopping and dining along the boardwalk. After a day in the sun, doze off by the Intelligent TVs.-- THE PROPERTY --Across the Street From Beach | In-Unit Washer & Dryer | 2 Bikes Included Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper CouchOUTDOOR LIVING: Deck, beach chairs, partial beach & ocean viewINDOOR LIVING: 3 Intelligent TVs w/ cable, board games, ceiling fans, central A/C & heatKITCHEN: Fridge, stove & oven, microwave, toaster, toaster oven, Keurig coffee maker (starter coffee included), blender, ice maker, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, spices, trash bags, paper towelsGENERAL: Free WiFi, iron & board, complimentary toiletries, towels & linens, hangersFAQ: 3 exterior security cameras (facing out)ACCESSIBILITY: Single story, staircase to accessPARKING: Gravel driveway (2 cars), under the home (3 cars), RV/trailer parking (pull-through parking, no electric hookup)-- THE LOCATION --FIND THE SHORE: Spartanburg Public Beach Access (331 feet), Carolina Beach Lake Park (0.4 miles), Atlanta Public Beach Access (0.4 miles), Pelican Public Beach Access (1 mile), Carolina Beach State Park (2 miles), Fort Fisher State Recreation Area (5 miles)WATER SPORTS: Pleasure Island Units (0.7 miles), Fish Witch Charters (1 mile), Wet-N-Wild & Fish Dance Sportfishing Charters (1 mile), Hot Ticket Charter Fishing (1 mile), Nauti Times Boat Units (3 miles), Carolina Beach Jet Ski Units (3 miles)AREA FUN: Carolina Beach Boardwalk (0.7 miles), Kure Beach Pier (2 miles), Fort Fisher State Historic Site (4 miles), North Carolina Aquarium At Fort Fisher (5 miles)AIRPORT: Wilmington International Airport (19 miles)-- REST EASY WITH US --Evolve makes it painless to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.-- POLICIES --- No smoking - No family pets allowed- No events, events, or enormous gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book- Additional costs and taxes may apply- Photo ID may be required upon check-in- NOTE: This single-story property requires a staircase to access- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is on the front of the home, facing the beach/street. Camera 2 is under the home, facing the parking area. Camera 3 is on the back left corner of the home, facing the gravel driveway. They do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion
- Carolina Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 5