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Serenity at The Cove Riverwalk Villas

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A modern outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, large glass windows, and a wooden deck.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A modern living room with a green armchair, a white sofa, and a glass coffee table.
A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a bar area.
A modern building with a central walkway, water on one side, and a dock with a boat.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Riverwalk

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach, while Battleship North Carolina and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are cultural highlights. Wilmington Railroad Museum and Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews are also worth visiting.
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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 Serenity at The Cove Riverwalk Villas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Serenity at The Cove Riverwalk Villas?

As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serenity at The Cove Riverwalk Villas on 8 Nov 2026 start from £336, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serenity 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cove features a relaxing experience with unique accommodations in an ideal location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay and did not hurt that weather was great as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view of the working marina and restaurants when we were there. Sunrise over the apartments. Sunset over the river. Clean rooms and everything you could need for a short-time home away from home.
View of pier from in front of unit 24
View from 2nd floor balcony towards riverwalk
View from 2nd floor balcony towards the river
View of marina from 2nd floor balcony. More units being built on the foreground dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Accommodations

Everything was top quality, very clean, and very convenient to restaurants and shops. The view from the upper deck was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing time& stay

We came for Grizmas in July which was located just down the street from the houseboat location. We could not have asked for a better stay and experience. Cozy and stylish decor, super clean, and had every amenity we could ask for. Would 100% come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity at The Cove - Awesome Property & Experience!

We made it a 3 day weekend & booked a trip to Wilmington as we had family coming to NC to visit/vacation with us & thought a trip to the coast would be fun & a stay on a boathouse would be a treat & Serenity at The Cove was exceptional. The property is outstanding, so well kept, the boathouse was stylishly decorated, there was 5 of us, 4 adults and a child, and we had plenty of room. We really enjoyed the upstairs deck, sitting out on the deck on the water in the evening was a highlight. The boathouse was stocked with everything you need and more- there's nothing that they don't cover. Summer, was our point of contact and she was fantastic, very helpful. Will 10/10 recommend - it's different from renting a house or staying at a hotel and made the experience so fun for adults and child in our party. We're ready to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will be back!

We got away for 2 nights, but next time I believe 3 would be better. Ive been looking at these houseboats on Instagram, and was a much easier mini vacation, then trying to make it all the way to the West Coast to Sausalito (on bucket list). My 5 year loved going to see the battle ship (direct view end of dock) a few times a day. We toured it as part of this adventure. Lots of walkable dinner spots! A few surprises - they had a lot of kitchen stuff (salt pepper, olive oil, sugar, pam, ect). The pull out couch was VERY comfortable. Never laid on one like that! I meant to check the brand of the sectional/pull out bed! We all had our own bedrooms, but the 5 year deemed the pull out couch his room. During moving night, we all fell asleep on the couch bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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