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Escape at The Cove Riverwalk Villas

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A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor area with seating.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a dresser, a ceiling fan, a window with a view, and a wall decoration.
A balcony with a view of a marina and buildings.
A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a white sofa with blue and yellow cushions, and a large window with a view of buildings and trees.
A marina with docked boats, a row of buildings with balconies, and a calm water surface reflecting the structures.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Riverwalk

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

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About the area

Wilmington

Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Downtown Wilmington, a neighbourhood in Wilmington. Battleship North Carolina and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mayfaire Town Center and The Cotton Exchange. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College or Legion Stadium.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brunch Thyme - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Java Dog Coffee House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Eagle's Dare - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fear Wine And Beer - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape at The Cove Riverwalk Villas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape at The Cove Riverwalk Villas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape at The Cove Riverwalk Villas?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape at The Cove Riverwalk Villas located?

Located in Downtown Wilmington, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Riverwalk and Wilmington Convention Center. Riverfront Park and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, unique accommodations and walking distance to restaurants, shopping and entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property, the layout was really good for 2 people or if it would be 2 couples. Will definitely stay there again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Being right on the water was wonderful and the place had everything we needed. Very clean and safe location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent visit!

We loved our stay and will definitely be back! Great views! Great location for walking along the river and to all of the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super clean, fun spot

Great location, very cool home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute! The perfect backdrop to two friends catching up!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Very enjoyable. Great location and within walking distance to many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing place. Definitely will come back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, very nice people, gorgeous view

Perfect location with easy walking to downtown, restaurants, coffee, etc. Loved staying on a floating home. It was a fun experience, for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

Great location. We were in town for a show and loved the proximity. Walkability was perfect. We loved it! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

This property is located in a beautiful location and close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice for a long weekend

Great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A super nice place!

It is in a great location with excellent views and within walking distance of downtown Wilmington. The houseboat has a wonderful layout. We hope to visit again soon and stay for a longer period of time at the Cove.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Houseboat is beautifully decorated and the area is very peaceful! Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Unique

The property was very clean and comfortable. Great set up and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Cove Houseboat

Immaculate, well stocked kitchen, spectacular views and very easy to communicate with owner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient location, nice marina view

Enjoyable weekend on the water. Unique concept ! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing experience

Beautiful place and location! Only thing I would suggest is in the bedrooms a full length mirror would be awesome. Wish we could have stayed longer! We will definitely be back;)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place to stay for a concert

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Clean & Nice!

Owner was very helpful and messaged back quick. The boat was amazing. Super clean! Hoping to come back in Sept. perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One tree hill

We had a group of ladies that came to Wilmington for the one tree hill event. It was a great time and the house boats are the best!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

My husband, children and I enjoyed a 2-night stay. We LOVED the property and location. The property was clean, the kitchen was stocked appropriately with dishes and basic kitchen ware, and there is a full-size washer and dryer which would be a must if we had gone to the beach. I see this being useful if we decided to book a week-long stay or stay during beach season. Parking was simple, and coming and going was simple as well. We loved that there was no noise. I don't know if that's related-to when we visited (March 2024). Highly recommend to anyone who likes being on the water, and we can't wait to return when the weather is warmer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first trip to Wilmington and staying in this floating villa made the trip fabulous. The villas are lined up on both sides of a dock so when you are walking down the dock, it looks like you are in a little village. So cute! Our villa was spotless and beautifully decorated. We felt very safe here. You’re at one end of the marina so your view is beautiful. The communication was excellent throughout, and check-in was a breeze. The day you are to arrive they send you the door code so you go straight to your villa, you don’t need to stop in the office at all. You are right on the Riverwalk so getting to various restaurants is very easy. We are already looking forward to trying it again in the spring. This is definitely the most unique place we have ever stayed. I had wondered how much motion we would feel from the water but it was almost nonexistent. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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