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Cozy Houseboat in Port City Marina Wilmington, NC Nestled among The Cove Villas

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Exterior
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a view to a bedroom.
A marina with a white boat docked, buildings with balconies, and a clear sky.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, a dining area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of a marina, and buildings in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

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About this property

Cozy Houseboat in Port City Marina Wilmington, NC Nestled among The Cove Villas

Cozy houseboat located in the downtown Port City Marina nestled among The Cove Riverwalk Villas. It is centrally located between the Wilmington Convention Center and the new City Park and Amphitheater. Rare opportunity to stay not near the water but ON the water. Amazing views not only of the Cape Fear River but also of the beautiful yachts that visit and call Port City Marina home.

Beautiful open layout with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. First floor includes full kitchen, dining room, living room, one of the bedrooms and full bathroom that includes a washer and dryer. The second floor includes the master bedroom with a full bathroom and additional living room with sectional couch that includes a pullout queen sofa bed. The views from the spacious second floor outdoor patio (with retractable privacy fence) with sink and mini fridge and comfortable seating will have you planning your next visit. We are in a premier location with direct views of the Cape Fear River and the yachts in the marina.

Port City Marina is also a center for entertainment and dining along downtown Wilmington's Riverwalk, popular Front Street and the Historic District. If you love music, Downtown Wilmington is the place to be. There are concerts at Marina Grill, the Marina Pier and the Live Oak Amphitheater, all riverfront. You can enjoy this live music directly from our outdoor patio. Wilmington has been recently ranked as the top up-and-coming destination in the South.

For video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAqRUqzm1MI
During your stay at this houseboat, you're just a quick walk from Riverwalk. You'll find features like laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Riverwalk and 5 minutes by foot from Live Oak Bank Pavilion
This houseboat offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Wilmington houseboat is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Cozy Houseboat in Port City Marina Wilmington, NC Nestled among The Cove Villas Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and such a unique place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and the house was amazing! Great views!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property, everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot! Super cute house!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house boat and location were perfect! Great communication with the owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very nice and responsive let us check in early neighborhood safe. Lots of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique place to stay in downtown Wilmington. We rented this place for UNCW Family Weekend and had a blast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay in downtown Wilmington.

Great accommodations. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Staycation.

Houseboat had everything we needed! Plus, walking distance to restaurants, events and a farmers market.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

Very clean, great location, loved sitting out on the deck at night. Host was great and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stay

Great location. Stay was very cozy and open feel. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

What an amazing little spot! I highly recommend this property! My only wish is that I could've stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this place!

Host is amazing, houseIs spotless and well equipped. Very comfortable and great place to stay for. Long weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a great time at HB3. The home is beautiful and the owners made the check in and out process very easy. Would highly recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional!!

Very clean, comfortable houseboat in a great location with an exceptional host!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rahshad H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect. The house boat was immaculate inside and out. The balcony had views of the marina and cape fear river. Our host had everything you could possibly need for an extended stay. I highly recommend, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAYLEY T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Easy walk to conference center and Cotten Exchange. Beautiful view of sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique

Great stay would recommend to anyone coming to downtown Wilmington for a trip
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Social C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as beautiful in person as on the site. A contemporary home with the perfect beach touch. Our hosts were excellent. They communicated providing detailed instructions that were so helpful and provided information regarding events occurring while we were in town. Great touches greeted you such a goodie basket, plush towels, and little extras - not your typical rental property fare. The boat home is located near great restaurants and are a short walk to shopping. I can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary trio

My spouse and I had a wonderfully relaxing stay. The houseboat was beautiful, clean, and had everything that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Directly on the Riverwalk, at Marina restaurant, Enjoyed sitting on porch of the boat and could hear the music , see the lights at night, Quiet after 10, View of water was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House boat stay

Wonderful location and beauitful houseboat. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time

Very nice property. Enjoyed sitting on deck and watching water. We were pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024