Scott and Karen took amazing care of me when I was in town for a friend's memorial. They truly made me feel like family during my stay. Incredibly comfortable bedding, hot water with good pressure, amazingly delicious breakfasts with fresh variety every day! Thanks, y'all! read more

Over the past 12 years we have stayed at the Taylor House Inn and it is always nice to come back for a visit. Just six blocks from Front Street makes for an easy stroll so you do not have to worry about driving or parking downtown. Check in is at 4pm or later, we arrived shortly after. We were greeted at the door by the owner, Scott. Scott gave us a short orientation to the sitting room and dining room and we discussed dining options for the nights we were staying - Scott then took care of our dinner reservations for us. Then we went upstairs to check out the diggs. We stayed in the Peace Room and it was very nice. Upstairs there is a sideboard with assorted teas and coffee available in the morning. There is also a small refrigerator as well as a wine bottle opener with some wine glasses if you care to enjoy some wine on the front porch swing or rocking chairs. When we arrived there was some fresh made sweet tea with mint leaves - refreshing. Breakfast is served at 9am in a dining room with one table so you will be eating with the other guests which is always interesting. On both days of our stay we were greeted a cup of fresh fruit, fresh oj and coffee. Both days we also had some small, hot, fresh muffins to pass around. There was a variety but I went with the banana and chocolate muffin which was just a few bites of pure deliciousness. Day one we had some sausage, a butter croissant and a spinach and artichoke quiche and day two it was a blueberry buttermilk cornmeal pancake stack. Overall Taylor House Inn is a relaxing, convenient place to stay in Wilmington. We will definitely come back for another visit - Thank you for your hospitality and a wonderful weekend! read more

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Scott was able to accommodate us with very short notice to stay in their "Love" suite, and it was extremely lovely. The house is gorgeous with exceptionally beautiful woodwork, stained glass, and period furnishings. Scott and Karen keep it spotless and you can see the immaculate attention to detail in everything about the home,. The location is perfect for touring The Bellamy House and walking to the Front street area and taking in Old Wilmington. We will definitely stay here again. Of the 3 B&B's we have stayed at in Wilmington, it's tops. read more

What a wonderful stay my friend and I had! It was my first time at this bed and breakfast, and the welcome couldn't have been warmer. Scott and Karen are great at giving you space, but also providing any information you might want or need. Our rooms were so comfortable and meticulously clean, and the breakfast they prepared each morning was delicious. The extra touch of fresh coffee waiting for you outside of your room in the hallway was perfect. I loved rolling out of bed in my PJ's and pouring a cup to enjoy in my room. We were fortunate to come when they had decorated for Christmas and had a warm cozy parlor to relax in with tea and enjoy the Christmas tree and wonderful music they play throughout the home. We enjoyed sitting on the swing and rocking chairs on the front porch watching the rain - so relaxing. The location is perfect for exploring old town and the Riverwalk, and I'll definitely be back! - Happy New Year Scott and Karen! Christel (and Sandi) read more

What a great find in Wilmington! I went to stay for the night prior to a business trip and wanted to splurge a bit on my stay prior to my work trip. Being a huge fan and former resident of Wilmington, I decided to try out a B&B that I had never tried before. Luckily, my cohort found Taylor House Inn on 7th street. What a great place! This historic house is large, I believe Scott, the owner, mentioned the downstairs ceilings were 12 feet high and the upstairs 10 feet high. The wood work of the floors and crown molding was gorgeous and the stairs... oh my, the stairs! I felt like Scarlett in Gone with the Wind walking up the stairs at Twelve Oaks with the large bannister. Upon our arrival, Scott offered to take our luggage/bags upstairs for us. There was light jazz, maybe some Etta James or Ella Fitzgerald playing in the background....lovely! Scott, the owner, was WON-DER-FUL!!! He was welcoming and courteous, recommending a place for dinner. As he showed us around the house, he continued to stress that we make ourselves at home. The parlor and living areas were enticing, I only wish I had had more that one night so I had more time in this house. He had fresh iced tea on a sideboard upstairs waiting for us after we unpacked and cold water and hot water available anytime if we wanted tea service. Our room was the "Joy" room and was charming and spacy. A lot of B&B's I've stayed in are charming but do not offer a lot of room. This was a nice surprise. The bathroom included a cute charming footed bathtub and everything was decorated with and old school charm that any historic home should. Another great aspect of this room and house is that it truly is a great place to relax, no television in the room which was nice to not be tempted to turn it on and veg! :) The front porch is large and has rocking chairs and a swing. A great way to end a long hot day in Wilmington, spending time on the front porch on the swing, just as it started to storm. I actually had to leave prior to breakfast being served but my travel mate later told me it was scrumptious. I will definitely be returning, next time with my husband and for a longer stay. Love this place! read more

One of my favorite "Old Time Radio" shows was ESCAPE...it was normally a good story with interesting plot, and opened with, "Want to get away from it all? We offer you...ESCAPE" We needed to get away from it all...and so we escaped only about 16 miles from our home to a wonderful bed and breakfast to celebrate my wife's birthday. Just a few miles from our front door we took refuge in the Taylor House Inn in historic Wilmington, NC. This was our first time in a B and B and was certainly a good choice to get away and enjoy the nostalgia offered in this beautiful old home. Clean, comfortable, cozy...it made for a great place to put aside the day to day minutiae and rekindle the joy of our oneness. Oh, JOY...hmmm, yes we stayed in the JOY room that was beautifully decorated and was fitted with a kingsize bed. We we arrived for our stay we were warmly greeted by Scott...he made us feel "at home", gave us a tour of the residence, took our breakfast order, and showed us the coffee and tea station set up in the hallway for his guests. We were impressed...ahhh, and put at ease...remember this was our first B and B. The bed was comfortable, the coffee and tea fresh, and breakfast served at 9am was tasty French toast with a special cranberry syrup, sausage, a fruit salad...emmm good. Another couple celebrating their 2nd wedding anniversary provided an enjoyable early morning conversation...and Scott, serving us breakfast offered quick humor. All in all...you want to get away from it all? I would recommend reservations at the Taylor House Inn...it certainly was a GREAT ESCAPE! read more

Taylor House was the perfect pre-Christmas destination, and the perfect location for getting close to all the Wilmington area has to offer, both downtown and locally. In the same way, it offers a perfectly peaceful respite from the vibrance of the town itself. A short walk to the mansions and museums, you're also close to boutique style shopping and first-rate dining. A walk down close-by Market Street takes you to Riverwalk, which is a great way to enjoy the Cape Fear and also access the best that downtown Wilmington has to offer, from old town charm on the south end to modern bars and hotels at the north end. The owners of Taylor House, Scott and Karen, are the most gracious of hosts, providing helpful information and warmth while also plenty of space to enjoy their beautiful Inn. They prepared coffee served outside the room each morning and a hot breakfast each day. The house is a well-kept, gorgeous Victorian with all the classic appointments of an historic home, plus prime comforts in-room, including a bed that ensured a cozy, restful night's sleep. Visiting Taylor House at Christmas put us at just a short trek over to the Wilson Center to see a well produced Nutcracker, and the Market Street locale also gave us quick access to the town's horse-drawn carriage for caroling through the charming downtown neighborhoods. In all, I highly recommend staying at Taylor House any time of year for the best downtown Wilmington experience possible. (Sandi S.) read more

Made me fall in love with bed and breakfast's... would absolutely stay here again. Karen & Scott were the nicest people ever, loved conversing with them. The place was spotless, super clean, yet full of so much character. A nice easy walk to downtown as well, loved it!!! read more

Everything about this place makes a guest feel so welcomed. The southern charm of the home is breathtaking, and every detail inside is perfectly comforting and beautiful. Upon arrival, Scott was ready to tell my mom and I all we needed to know about Wilmington, where to eat, and what to see for the evening. He told us all about the bed and breakfast as he took us and our belongings to our room, which was absolutely lovely and spacious. Windows with lace accents, lush towels, and bedding that begged for someone to retire early made the room the perfect home away from home. In the hallway between the rooms was a silver tray with tea, which would magically become coffee and hot water in the morning before breakfast was served. And then breakfast consisted of scrumptious fruit parfait and French toast, the perfect start to a beautiful Wilmington morning. Thank you Scott, for making the dreaminess of vacation stay alive in my memory. I will always stay here whenever the coast is calling my name. You're wonderful! read more

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My wife and I had a two night stay here. Scott is an excellent host and a wonderful cook. The house is immaculate and very much a classic. We stayed in the winter time and it is nice to have the house pretty much to ourselves. I would recommend the Taylor House Inn to anyone who asks! read more

well how can i start. First off all dont drag Your suitcase on the beautiful floors. You will get scolded. Second if you have to use his wifi after 10:30 forget it you will be rush out from there. Forget about to relax a little bit on the room after the check out time. I will never come back there again. P.s. breakfast just some fruit and half ass pancakes read more

A few weeks ago my friend and I stopped here for a night during a road trip from Los Angeles to Baltimore. Even though we called at 8 pm to inquire about a room, Scott answered and was the most helpful and friendly. We checked in soon after and Scott made the experience easy and pleasant. He recommend great restaurants in the area and offered to help us with our bags. The house was beautiful and the interior design was lovely. Scott showed us around and showed us to our lovely room. The room was inviting, beautiful and clean. The next morning we arrived downstairs to a delicious breakfast with the other guests. Scott not only can cook a beautiful breakfast and serve it in a lovely setting, he also made sure each and every one of his guests was comfortable and well taken care of. As we were leaving, we commented about the beautiful decor and Scott took the time to tell us about some the pieces. Scott is full of really great stories and seems like the kind of person we could have talked to all day if we didn't have to get going. He is charming, delightful, witty, but most of all hilarious! He has a fantastic sense of humor and had us all entertained and laughing throughout breakfast. I was really confused by a previous reviewer that said Scott was rude. After meeting him, my friend and I both agreed that that reviewer must have been completely nuts. There are always those people out there that just don't get things, I guess. Scott, Wilmington, and Taylor House Inn all get A+++++. read more

Very nice place. Scott was super friendly and the breakfast was delicious. Beautiful and welcoming house and family. Definitely recommended!

We stayed at the Taylor house during 4th of July weekend. We lucked into the place due to a cancellation. The location was close to downtown (walking distance), on a quaint historic part of town, The room was we stayed in was well appointed and very comfatable. Service was excellent......e.g. afterrnoon ice tea, coffee promptly at 8:00 am, and the breakfast was amazing. We would highly recommend Taylor House to anyone looking for a relaxing place to stay and enjoy downtown. Tony D. read more

My husband and I wanted to go back to Wilmington for our anniversary. This would be our last anniversary together due to my husband deploying. We had a babysitter and everything for our one day getaway. I called on Wednesday to reserve the room. Scott was nice over the phone and helpful. On Saturday, we get to Wilmington early to walk around. We get a call around 11am reminding us of our reservation and check in is at 4pm. We get to the Taylor House at 4pm and Scott came to the door saying that the credit card number we gave him was stolen number and he gave our room to someone else. He didn't have the courtesy to call to ask if the number we gave him was correct or ask for another credit card number. I was humiliated in he did this in front of a costumer. I did check with my credit card company and there were no problems with my credit card. His lack of professional and heart has gave us a disgusting taste in our mouth. Due to it being last minute, we were unable to find a room anywhere in Wilmington and had to drive back home in humiliation and tears. This wasn't the anniversary getaway that I hoped for and there won't be a next one. read more

A few weeks ago my boyfriend and I stayed at the Taylor house for a little get away. It was our first time staying in a bed and breakfast and we throughly enjoyed it. The entire house was clean include our room and bathroom. Scott was great and very helpful with any questions we had. He also had the best sense of humor and make the stay even better. We plan on going back whenever we make it to Wilmington again. Taylor house is all within good distance of the riverfront and parking was very convenient. read more

My wife and I came to this place to spend our 2nd wedding anniversary and absolutely loved it! It was our first time staying in a B&B and this has completely made us want to always seek out B&Bs when we travel. Scott, the owner is wonderful, helpful and keeps the house incredibly clean and cozy. The room we stayed in (Serenity) was so comfortable, spacious and warm. He served us and two other couples breakfast by candlelight in the dining room at 9 am which included a fresh fruit dish that I do believe he had cut himself and also homemade whip cream on top. Following that were pancakes, fruit, and sausage that were wonderful! Walking distance from river walk and a 15 minute drive from Wrightsville Beach. We absolutely loved the whole experience! read more

My wife and I shared our 24th anniversary together and I was the one who selected our place to stay and I picked the Taylor House Inn. Stayed in the front room named "Love" and we found the room large, clean, comfortable and everything we could have hoped for was contained in the room. Large bathroom in addition and we really enjoyed the time period pieces in the house as well. We wanted a place that was quiet, walking distance to the Front street area and to other attractions like the Museum just one block away. Mr. Clark gave me complete instructions what to do when we arrive and at a certain time but with flexibility in case we were late . Scott was enjoyable to get to know and prepared some tasty breakfasts for us even though it was just us staying that weekend. I always like roaming the halls looking at other rooms if a door was open and he welcomed it. We couldn't have had a better experience and hopefully one day, we will come back to the Taylor house. read more

Great stay at Taylor house! The house and rooms are lovely and Scott was a welcoming and hospitable host! The location is perfect. Will definitely return again! read more

Stayed in the Love suite. Well worth it. House is perfect walking distance from downtown. Scott cooked up an excellent breakfast.

My wife and I spent a couple of nights here. Scott was very friendly, he knows the area well and recommended some fantastic places to eat. Beautiful house, easy walk to downtown, quick drive to the beach and a great host. read more

My wife and I stayed at the Taylor House in October 2014. Scott is a great host. He goes the extra mile to ensure you know about the best area restaurants and attractions based on the time of year. The breakfast is communal, but he is skilled at bringing everyone together. I did a lot of research ahead of time and found the price to be one of the better deals in the area. We plan on going back! read more