Wilmington, North Carolina
Welcome to The Cove, Wilmington's most unique vacation rental community.
Floating atop the Cape Fear River, our Riverwalk Villa community offers an experience unlike any you've had before.
From the gentle rocking of the river, to the peaceful view of the sunset, your stay at The Cove is sure to leave you feeling refreshed, restored, and wanting to return again soon.
The space
After parking in our free lot and making the 4 minute stroll down onto the docks of the Port City Marina, you’ll arrive at The Cove, Riverwalk Villas. Secured with dock ties and connected to electricity and water, you'll quickly realize that a stay at our dockside community offers the perfect mix of adventure, luxury and relaxation.
Upon entering your villa, you’ll notice the spacious open concept kitchen/dining/living area and think to yourself, "I should have brought more friends!" (Don't worry, there's always next time.)
Cooking & Eating:
With a dining table that seats four, three benches along the island, and a kitchen stocked with everything you need to make a great meal, you could actually host your next Thanksgiving here. Complementary coffee, creamer and sugar are provided, alongside a drip coffee maker.
Living Room 1:
If cooking isn't your idea of fun, you may be more drawn to the beautifully decorated downstairs living space, where you can relax on the cozy couch surrounded by tall windows that overlook the Marina.
Bathroom 1:
Just past the common area is the first floor bathroom, which features a walk-in shower and full size washer and dryer. Complementary shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided in each of the bathrooms, as well as laundry pods, dryer sheets, hair dryer and a steamer.
Bedroom 1 (Queen):
Connected by a pocket door is the downstairs bedroom with a Queen bed, large closet, ceiling fan, 40" Smart TV, and access door to the quaint back patio; a great spot for some quiet reading or alone time.
Living Room 2:
As you make your way upstairs, you'll discover another large living space with cozy furniture, a 60" Smart TV, and a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River through the sliding glass doors.
Upstairs Patio:
Just outside those doors, you'll find yourself on a large patio featuring an outdoor bar (sink & mini fridge), and a variety of comfortable furniture options. This patio is a fan favorite for everything from morning coffee, afternoon reading, evening spirits, or enjoying a meal. In the Summer months, you'll often hear live music coming from Marina Grill, our delicious on-site restaurant, or Live Oak Bank Pavilion Amphitheater, which is only a block away.
Bedroom 2 (King):
Back inside and beyond the living room is the second floor bedroom, featuring a King bed, dresser, large closet, ceiling fan & 55" Smart TV.
Bathroom 2:
The pocket door connects you from the bedroom to the second floor full bath.
Location:
The Cove is located in Port City Marina, which sits on the North end of the Riverwalk in Downtown Wilmington. Just a few steps from the Wilmington Convention Center and one block from both The Wilson Center, and Live Nation's Live Oak Bank Pavilion Amphitheater, a stay at The Cove offers the perfect solution for those wanting to avoid the chaos of parking, event traffic, and needing a DD.
Less than a mile away you'll find the heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington. Whether you choose to stroll along the Riverwalk, take the free trolley, or drive a few blocks down Water Street, getting there is easy. With many local shops, restaurants, breweries, live music, and events, Downtown offers something for everyone to enjoy. Check out our Guidebook or "Wilmington and Beaches" online for recommendations and events.
Beyond the borders of Downtown, a quick 8 minute drive or Uber ride will get you to the Wilmington International Airport (ILM), and within a 10 mile radius you'll find Wrightsville Beach, Jungle Rapids amusement/water park, UNCW (Go Seahawks!) and much more.
If you're interested in bringing your boat, our friends at Port City Marina would love to rent you a slip! Please reach out to them directly to coordinate that for the dates of your stay.
If this Villa is not available during your preferred time frame, please check out the listings for our other Riverwalk Villas at The Cove, and don't hesitate to reach out for assistance. We would love to have you Stay Afloat!
When we walked in the door, we were amazed at how the house seemed brand new. Beautifully decorated, smelled nice, incredibly welcoming. The house had everything we needed and was a great location to spend a great time with friends for a long weekend. Even better, Marcia and Summer worked with us before we go there for a request and were incredible responsive when a minor issue came up while we were there (a TV issue). We plan on returning and would highly recommend!
First time staying on a house boat. Will absolutely do it again. Super clean with up to date decor. Beautiful place!! Great communication with the owner! I would recommend having a cart if you pack heavy like me. I felt super safe and it was beautiful at night. Definitely recommend.
Clean and well done! Home away from home and no neighbor interfierence. All and all an excellent stay!!
We just loved this property! It was so clean and tidy and well equipped with everything we needed! My husband and I went with friends to see a concert at the amphitheater and we had a fantastic time. The only negative thing I could say is the parking didn’t go as expected. The amphitheater uses the lot where we were instructed to park for concert parking and the lot was full when we arrived at checkin. The same thing happened Saturday night as well. It just made us park in the convention pay lot which wasn’t terrible but it would’ve been nice to have a guaranteed spot as that’s what I expected with the check in information. Otherwise, everything was exactly as promised! We would certainly visit again!
The houseboat was amazing. Loved sleeping on the boat and the porch in the morning and evenings to see the sunrise and sunset on the river. Friday night we had the best seats for live music. Walking distance to downtown and all sorts of things to do… great cafes, restaurants, and breweries. Driving distance to the beach. We are definitely going to do this again for our next visit.
The houseboat was just amazing. It was quiet at night and full of excitement in the day. It was clean and the view was gorgeous. We'll be back.
We loved the houseboat! We had everything we needed and more! Thank you for sharing this lovely place with us. We'll definitely be back!
Such a relaxing and peaceful stay on a charming houseboat in Wilmington Harbor. It was so relaxing to sit in the upper deck and watch the sunset and the water in the evenings. The entire house was much more spacious than I had envisioned and there was more than enough space for the four of us to enjoy time together and apart. Marina Grill is an easy 5 min walk away and had wonderful drink and food for all. Wrightsville Beach was a quick 20 min drive, so there is plenty to do. The kids are already asking when we can come back! A lovely, beautifully decorated getaway for anyone! I highly recommend staying here!
My husband and I celebrated his birthday by spending two days in Wilmington on this beautiful houseboat on the Cape Fear river. The place was very clean, well stocked and in a great location right on the river walk. Clear directions for parking, and check in made the process very easy. We had a little trouble with the internet but communication with Marcia was great and the problem was solved early the next morning. Such a fun and unique experience and I would highly recommend.
Another great weekend!! Would recommend adding the iron and ironing board along with coasters to ensure your tables are protected.
Everything from start to finish was great! Communication was stellar, the property was extremely clean and very well appointed and you can’t beat the location! We enjoyed it so much we have already booked our next weekend getaway.
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