Beautiful Upstairs Suite in The Historic Firehouse At 5th Ave. & Castle St.

Room	Count	Capacity	Details
bedrooms	2	sleeps 6	1 Queen Bed 1 Double Bed
bathroom	1		Toilet · Shower only

Beautiful Upstairs Suite in The Historic Firehouse At 5th Ave. & Castle St.This one of a kind property is truly the way to experience historic Wilmington. Note: this is a second story unit without an elevator; the unit is not handicapped accessible; you must be able to climb stairs to access the unit.In April 1915, Engine Company 2 began operation at 5th and Castle Streets. Their new station housed six men, two horses, and a two-horse hose wagon. Designed by local architect James F. Gause, Jr., the Italianate structure also housed a bell relocated from the corner of 4th and Dock Streets. The bell sounded alarms until the last fire horse was retired in 1918. In 1956, Engine 2 relocated to the new Headquarters Station on Dock Street. Downstairs is our beautiful Station No. 2 venue. No events are held while you are staying upstairs in the Firehouse Suite.Once the bunk house to the firemen, this spacious second floor apartment with open floor plan, has recently undergone an outstanding renovation. The gracious apartment is 1709 square feet of light & luxury. Decorated by an acclaimed designer, with understated historic detail throughout, this unique and very large space combines comfort and privacy with a refreshingly hip style.The unit offers 14 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, concrete counter-tops, stainless steel appliances along with elegant furnishings and finishes. Original art work hangs in every room, including most pieces by renown local artists.This is a pet-friendly building. (Those with severe allergies should consider a different rental.) We ask that pets are kept off of the furnishings. There is a pet fee.The living room offers quality and luxury including a large flat screen television with DVD, relaxing seating for your group and a dining area large enough to seat 10 comfortably. Reading nook in the tower and an office set up for those who still have to get work done.The Firehouse is ideally located at the gateway to the Castle Street Art & Antique District. Enjoy the Saturday Peddlers Market while perusing unique antique shops, vintage clothiers, retro furnishings, wine shops, art galleries and restaurants.Only a few blocks further you can enjoy the activity and excitement of historic downtown Wilmington after a quiet night’s sleep in the historic Castle Street Firehouse located 5 blocks from the waterfront. You can take a lovely stroll through the beautiful historic homes or jump on the District Trolley which will pick you up at the corner or 5th and Castle. The location is convenient to everything downtown Wilmington has to offer: Thalian Hall, The Brooklyn Arts Center, casual to fine dining, hip coffee houses, art galleries, excellent county library, horse drawn carriage rides, Shops of Old Wilmington or the Cotton Exchange, historic tours, Screen Gems Studio tours, Ghosts of Wilmington Tour, haunted pub crawls, Wilmington’s Farmer’s Market (April – December), the Azalea Festival (April), Riverfest (October) and the NC Battleship. PPD, Cape Fear Community College and the new convention center are within easy walking distance. You can experience the night life, then walk a couple of blocks back to the apartment and spend a safe and quiet evening in your beautifully furnished unit. If you have a car, there is an abundance of free on-street parking . No need to pay for parking.

Attraction	Distance
Riverwalk	12 min walk
Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens	2 min drive
Wilmington Convention Center	3 min drive
Battleship North Carolina	3 min drive
Live Oak Bank Pavilion	4 min drive

Restaurant	Distance
Burger King	7 min walk
Anne Bonny’s Bar & Grill	16 min walk
Axes & Allies	14 min walk
Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream	16 min walk
The Husk Seed Store And Bar	15 min walk

Transportation	Details
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)	Wilmington Intl.)

Is Beautiful Upstairs Suite in The Historic Firehouse At 5th Ave. & Castle St. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful Upstairs Suite in The Historic Firehouse At 5th Ave. & Castle St.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Upstairs Suite in The Historic Firehouse At 5th Ave. & Castle St.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Upstairs Suite in The Historic Firehouse At 5th Ave. & Castle St. located?

Located in the centre of Wilmington, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Latimer House and Riverwalk. Children’s Museum of Wilmington and Bellamy Mansion Museum are also within 15 minutes.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedOn-site parties or group events are strictly prohibitedHost has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the propertyHost has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the propertySafety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlockWe should mentionA car is required for transport to and from this property

Located in Wilmington, this apartment is in the city centre. Shoppers can check out Mayfaire Town Center, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park, or check out an event or a game at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.