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Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage

Cottage near Riverwalk in Wilmington

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Fear Community College
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wilmington

Heart of Wilmington.Within a 10-minute walk of this Wilmington Historic District cottage, you'll find Riverwalk and Children's Museum of Wilmington. Latimer House and Burgwin-Wright House are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bellamy Mansion Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cape Fear Community College - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Elijah's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Reel Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Savard Beer & Board - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Maroon Monkey Coffee - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage

The Empie-Possion Cottage is located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, NC. Three blocks from the water and a 10 minute walk to the heart of downtown. This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with a pull out Queen sleeper sofa. The Empie-Possion cottage was built in 1913 and has been recently completely restored.

Enjoy a drink on the screened in patio in the back or on the historic front porch. Enjoy a stay in a recently restored historic home with a special, unique charm of its own.

Visiting the Empie-Poisson Cottage is like taking a trip back in history. Built in 1913, the Empie-Poisson cottage has been completely restored. The home has the 2 original, non-working, coal burning fireplaces, original wood floors, doors, and single pane windows. Prepare to experience historic southern charm in a cottage like no other!

The screened in porch is accessible through double doors in the bedroom. The space has a fully stocked kitchen ready to make any meal. There is a washer and dryer on the premise to wash clothes that may have gotten a spill of wine during your stay! We love your furry friends but we will ask for a non-refundable pet fee of $150 for your stay with up to two pets.

The Empie-Possion Cottage is located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington. The streets surrounding the cottage have sprawling oaks and cobblestone streets with beautiful historic homes. The cottage is 3 blocks from the Cape Fear river and six blocks or a ten minute walk to the heart of downtown. Drive to NC's most popular beach in just twenty minutes and enjoy beachfront restaurants and shopping. Bring your car or two and park in front of the house for free!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Please let me know if you would like to have more than 4 adults stay. I will do my best to accommodate but only have two beds.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 4.6 mi (8-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage to the beach?

This cottage is 11.2 mi (22-min drive) from Wrightsville Beach and 16.1 mi (26-min drive) from Carolina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage to downtown Wilmington?

This cottage is 0.5 mi away from Wilmington.

Reviews

Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Colleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location. Walkable to a couple of restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly cottage in historic Wilmington was just as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a charming property!! Had everything we needed and in a great location with access to downtown and the riverwalk!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Clean and pet friendly home with super responsive host. Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine R., Macon, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic home in a great location. Close to restaurants and the river walk. The home had everything you could need. We enjoyed the front porch and the screened in back porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful historical bungalow.

Cannot recommend this host and home highly enough. Host was responsible, welcoming, and went above and beyond. Home was utterly charming, comfortable, and perfectly located near downtown Wilmington. We would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly Charming

We absolutely loved this, everything thing was clean and comfortable, just a gorgeous home so charming and stocked nicely! Delaney was easy to work with and accommodating. Great location as well. I would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Betsy N., Roanoke, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place to stay in Wilmington

Since there hasn't been a review for a while, I wanted to provide one for our end of September stay. It is a lovely historical home, with great front and back porches, and is within walking distance to everything downtown Wilmington offers. The house was very clean inside, dogs are allowed, and the host was quick to respond when we had an issue finding the wifi code. Parking is on the street, but we didn't have an issue parking in front of or close to our house. However, the house is in need of some maintenance. and the condition doesn't quite match the photos in the listing. In particular, the front yard is overgrown with weeds, rocks, and branches, and multiple items shown in photos are missing. The heavy iron gate, while beautiful, has an issue making it extremely hard to open and close, and some basic items, like kitchen towels, dishcloths, and bathmats, are needed. Hopefully these will be addressed since it's a great little house that puts you close to everything you want to do downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

This was our second time visiting Wilmington. We selected this property party because of its closeness to the downtown area and it did not disappoint! It was so easy to get to the boardwalk and downtown restaurants and bars. The property had everything we needed for our stay, including visitor guides and suggestions on where to go. The check-in process was super easy as well. I would recommend thus property to anyone looking to spend time in the Wilmington area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely historic cottage!

We fell in love with this charming historic cottage in Wilmington. The place has every convenience needed while maintaining the beautiful old character. The location is close enough to walk to everything. Our favorite restaurant from our visit is just a few minutes walk up Castle. The best part of the space was the back porch. We enjoyed sitting out there whenever we were just relaxing at the property. The best part of was that we were able to bring our pups on our special 25th anniversary getaway. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W., Waynesville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway

Good location. Nice upgrades. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Walking distance to Restaurants on Front St

When we travel with our dog, the options can be limited. I like to be able to park my car and walk to restaurants, etc. This was perfect for both. The yard was tiny, but we had a yard and a nice screened in porch on the back that was quiet and cool. We were a 15 walk to all the restaurants on Front Street and it was a beautiful walk past all the grand renovated houses. It even smelled wonderful with all the honeysuckle in bloom. There are so many restaurants downtown, there is absolutely something for everyone. We would definitely stay here again. Delaney was easy to get in touch with and the minor issues we had, were minor. She’s very responsive and even left us treats.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A weekend stay at Empie-Possion

A great place for a couple's weekend get-a-way! Historic, cozy, comfortable, unique way to enjoy Wilmington, N.C. We will stay here again when we return to Wilmington. Delaney is a fabulous host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Stay

we had to leave early due to a family emergency. Tough to rate. Place was neat and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place in Wilmington

This was such a cute place and was in a perfect location in downtown Wilmington. We loved the screened in porch and we were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. Delaney was so awesome and quickly responded to all my questions. I highly recommend this rental and would definitely stay here again if I’m ever back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randi L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and perfectly equipped house close to everything

On a recent trip to the NC beaches we decided on a spontaneous 2 days/ one night stay in Wilmington and were lucky enough to find Delaney’s house. It is a super clean, beautifully renovated and tastefully furnished historic home within walking distance to downtown Wilmington. We were 2 parents and an almost teenager and between the 2 sofas on the veranda and the house there was more than enough room so we didn’t kill each other. The kitchen is well stocked but there’s an abundance of great restaurants and coffee shops nearby, you may not want/ need to cook. Communication with Delaney was extremely easy, she did everything she could to accommodate our funky schedule. When asked she even knew all the places you need to see if you’re a Dawson’s Creek addict. We will definitely return should this jewel ever have open dates again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021