**Ghost Tour & Dinner Experience** This was one of the most bizarre and unprofessional dining…read moreexperiences I've ever had. My mom and sister and I visited from Charleston and planned a trip to Little River specifically to have dinner at The Brentwood and take their ghost tour. The entire evening though was one disappointment after another: from the food to the service to the "ghost tour". Dinner was chaotic before it even began. The menu was changed multiple times by head cook Steve...first the chicken was unavailable, then it was duck, then suddenly chicken Marsala, then back to chicken Caprese. My sister and I went with the chicken caprese and our mom the short ribs. When we finally did get our meals, the chicken dish looked NOTHING like what was described and it was NOT good. It was almost like they just took whatever extra ingredients they had in the kitchen and threw it together to make some type of a chicken pasta dish. They were literally giving away additional plates of it to the other diners during the ghost tour experience for free. My sister and I both left our plates mostly untouched, and our server Lorena didn't ask a single question about why two entrées went back almost full. For the price, it was disappointing to leave hungry. Dessert didn't help either...no one around us finished theirs. And then there was the ghost tour. To call it a "tour" is generous...and it was somehow even worse than dinner. It started with reality TV clips from different ghost hunting show that we could've watched online for free. After that, our guide Steve (yes, the same person who cooked our dinner) led us on what was maybe a 15-minute walk while repeating the same stories multple times he'd already told us earlier in the evening. He seemed extremely disheveled and under the influence of something. His Levi's boxers were literally hanging out of his jeans the entire time. It was unprofessional and uncomfortable. When the "tour" ended, we didn't even bother sticking around to explore the historic property. We were over it. We ended up talking with another couple who had driven in (like us) to celebrate their anniversary, and they were just as disappointed and confused by the whole experience as we were. I absolutely would not recommend this restaurant or the ghost tour to anyone in its current state.

Fully functioning website and reservation system. Even got text this morning to confirm…read morereservations for 4. Drove 30 minutes to an empty parking lot, overgrown grass, and note on door the that business is closed. When they reopen, we won't be back. Owners should have the foresight to not let this happen.

Such a cute place and delicious teas. The sandwiches were unique (in a good way) and the desserts…read morewere good too. The staff were lovely as well. Looking forward to going again.

We went to the 1:30 seating and had a nice cozy table for two. The tea service is wonderful. Our…read moreserver was friendly and personable. She checked on us many times and made sure we were satisfied with every little thing. We found pretty, fun hats to try on for pictures. The table scape was lovely and the china beautiful. There was the cutest piece atop the water glass that looked like a bird. In it was a lemon slice that you squeezed and then poured the lemon juice into your water. What a wonderful touch. They have warmers in place to hold your tea pot to keep warm. I tried the hot cinnamon spice tea and it was lovely. Full of flavor and so fragrant. We tried the tomatoe bisque soup which was full of flavor and nice and warm. We enjoyed a nice salad with the secret homemade dressing. The 3 tier stand with all the goodies was wonderful. The presentation with ribbons and roses was elegant and inviting. We sampled lovely tea sandwiches, scones and Madeline cookies and chocolate covered strawberries. The scones were warm and delish filled with cranberries and white chocolate. I believe the best scone I've ever tried. My favorite little sandwich was the cranberry bread filled with a cream cheese spread with Kaluha, maple and walnuts. OMG! Absolutely loved our tea today and will return near Christmas time as they change up the menu several times per year. This was an enjoyable and delicious experience.

Pictures of this event space do not do it justice. It is simply amazing. Small but intimate and…read moreopen, this is the perfect place for a rehearsal dinner, wedding, party, or even meeting space. Owner Ray Baca, has created a dream space for any event planner. The walls are original historic brick, and the furnishing is clean and modern. My favorite feature is the raw feel; this space can easily be outfitted to fit any event. The venue is also unique because of the kitchen and easy setup space for catering. You will not find another venue of this caliber with this unique setup anywhere is downtown Wilmington. The central location is also wonderful if the weddings located in downtown Wilmington. I am using this venue to host a business owner's info session. Mr. Baca has been a pleasure to work with and I hope to host other events here in the future. Tuesday night is open house if you are ever interested in dropping in to check out this beautiful event space.

We used this space as our bridal suite in April. What an amazing space to get ready. From the bar…read morearea, to the bathrooms, to the hair/makeup room, to the open area for my bridesmaids to dance and do cartwheels...it was the perfect, relaxed atmosphere I wanted. Ray was a great host and made sure that we had everything we needed, without being intrusive. If you want some good photos on your day, this place will not disappoint.

I had my wedding at The Cooper House. From the moment I toured the property I knew it was the one…read more My guests are still talking about how perfectly beautiful it was. Marnie is the best; she helped with every aspect of the planning all the way up to and through the wedding day. She helped in coordinating the ceremony and the reception. Being from out of state it was great having someone I could rely on to recommend places (hair salon, florist, cake, etc) within my budget. Marnie was great with answering any questions or concerns I had. She really knows her stuff. The food is delicious, trust me I've had it several times. I would definitely recommend The Cooper House for any celebration, even if it means traveling 7 hours to get there.

I traveled down from NY to marry my fiancé. The original plan was have a simple marriage ceremony…read moreon the beach. As soon as we got down here, a last minute bomb cyclone struck and left us to abandon our plans. Luckily, The Cooper House was available and these guys salvaged our wedding. My bride and all our guests were stunned at how beautiful the property was. We were able to have the ceremony in the old general store. The lighting, chairs, and overall ambiance was perfect. They even left us water and champagne for a toast! We were allowed to take pictures on the grounds (and we did when we got a break from the rain) and the place is gorgeous. I cannot stress how pleased I am with how it turned out with only 24 hours of planning. I can't even imagine how much better it would be with more planning. I highly recommend this place and thank them from the bottom of my heart for helping a complete stranger out.

Please do NOT use this place. Communication and customer service was terrible. when we first met…read morethe so- called owner my family and I was excited because it was black owned, however, this experience with this business has been a nightmare. I asked this young lady about the color of table cloths. she stated to me that she wasn't sure if she had pink but she will check and get back to me, she never did! I reached out to her and asked, she sent a Docusign asking for the color of tablecloth and how I wanted the tables set up. All information was sent to this young lady however when entering the venue, NOTHING and I mean NOTHING was set up. my package came with the Light Decor and we did not receive anything. but it was my daughter special day and we were going to make this special for her. We clean the venue taking before and after pictures, we were supposed to receive a $100 refund. When reaching out to her she decided to ghost us. have sent several text to this young lady and she has yet to respond. It's not so much about the refund but how she tried to handle us with complete unprofessionalism. PLEASE DON'T RENT FROM THIS VENUE. so many people advised me not to do but I wanted to give her a chance. I regret doing this.

From the owner: What we offer: We…read moreare a multi-purpose smoke free event venue that offers luxurious rental space (1,500 sq. ft. that can accommodate up to 50 guest(s). Type of Events: wedding ceremonies, birthday parties, anniversary parties, baby showers, engagement parties, retirement parties, book signings, corporate meetings, business launch parties, sip & paint, pop-up shop,etc. Golden Luxe Party Venue is a locally Owned business in the Conway area. Call today for a free quote today (843) 624-4092

I am beyond displeased with this company. There was hardly NO communication during the whole…read moreplanning process..we constantly had to get ahold of someone to find out what the plan was, they got us confused with another couple on a completely different wedding date. Our colors werent even CLOSE to what was asked..the photographer seemed bored during the whole thing and kept asking what pictures we wanted...isnt that her job? And here it is going on 3 weeks after my wedding and i still dont have any pictures to get printed off for my reception.

Great business very professional the wedding​ ceremony of my best friend was gorgeous perfect set…read moreup beautiful arrangements will probably use them for my wedding

What a wonderful afternoon in tended, maintained, and planted nature gardens. We spent 2.5 hours…read moreenjoying every trail and side trails. It felt like we had the place to ourselves for the most part today.

Airlie Gardens is one of those places that reminds you why folks used to put on a good pair of…read morewalking shoes and spend an afternoon outdoors instead of staring at a screen. The grounds are beautiful, peaceful, and rich with history. Even though only some of the flowers are blooming right now, there is still plenty to enjoy--towering live oaks draped in Spanish moss, winding paths, ponds, sculptures, and the feeling that you've stepped back into old Wilmington. The famous Airlie Oak and the historic chapel make it feel more like wandering through a living postcard than just another garden. Airlie dates back to the late 1800s and was created by Sarah and Pembroke Jones before becoming a public garden preserved for future generations. The gardens are well kept, easy to stroll through, and especially lovely this time of year with the Azalea Festival season beginning. It is the kind of place where you slow down, take a deep breath, and remember that nature did landscaping long before homeowners associations started issuing warning letters. The one drawback--and for us older folks it is a real one--is that there simply are not enough restrooms spread throughout the grounds. With so much walking involved, having a few more bathrooms around the gardens would make a tremendous difference and would make the experience more comfortable for seniors and families. Overall: 4 out of 5 stars. A beautiful, historic Wilmington treasure that is absolutely worth visiting, especially in the spring--just be sure to make a restroom stop before setting out on the trails.