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Santorini at The Cove Riverwalk Villas

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Interior
A marina with docked boats, a calm water surface, and a row of buildings with balconies.
A waterfront property with multiple docked boats, a pedestrian walkway, and a view of the water.

Reviews

10 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
    Near Riverwalk

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King 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. Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wilmington Railroad Museum and Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, or consider a night out at The Eagle's Dare.
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Map
Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brunch Thyme - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Java Dog Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Eagle's Dare - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fear Wine And Beer - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Santorini at The Cove Riverwalk Villas pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Santorini at The Cove Riverwalk Villas located?

Located in Downtown Wilmington, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Riverwalk and Wilmington Convention Center. Cape Fear River and Cape Fear Community College are also within 10 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. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip! Perfect accommodations for 2 couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing and beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication and friendly staff. Great location and comfortable accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool location. Quiet with great restaurants that were walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The houseboat property was better than advertised. Our short stay was great and we look forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Boathouse!

We had a fabulous stay at the Cove. What a great location, nicely decorated and plenty of space for 2 couples. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best of Wilmington

We were visiting friends for a short trip to Wilmington. Santorini could not have been more perfect. The property is so fun, clean and close to wonderful restaurants and shops. I would highly recommend this for families or an adult get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place!!

We love the Cove houseboats. Great location, clean properties. Encourage everyone to give it a try.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

First time staying on a house boat and it did not disappoint. Very clean, all of the amenities and walk to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ultimate Unique Experience

Our stay was the ultimate unique
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely houseboat in Wilmington

Our stay at Santorini was amazing! The Cove community is great. It is very conveniently located an easy walk away from the downtown area and the Live Oak Bank Pavilion. Communication from the hosts was excellent. Check-in instructions and process were easy. I would definitely recommend and hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Santorini

Beautiful and spotless! Accommodations were perfect! This was our 2nd stay. Unfortunately we did not read the email on the parking changes since 1st stay. Construction of sidewalk in front of Coves was torn up and getting your luggage to house took my husband 4 trips to parking lot that is basically 2 blocks away. We were there for our suns wedding for 9 days and had more luggage and our dog. It’s a lovely place for a short term visit.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great unique stay very close to Live Oak Pavilion and Downtown

We really enjoyed our stay! The houseboat was amazing. Brand new, perfect condition and beautifully accommodated in every way. It was about a 5 minute walk to the Live Oak concert pavilion. Perfect location for something like that. And, very close in the other direction to restaurants, shops etc. The house boat was super cool and a great idea. Easy to get in the marina and very unique and fun. Great communication with the owners as well. We would highly recommend it. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2 teenage boys, father, silver lab..😀😀😀

I can tell you that someone that loves dogs as much as my family owns this vrbo. It was perfect in ever way. Meticulously constructed, impeccably clean, and the custom made furniture covers for the dog made me and my boys feel so welcome with our pooch. I guess what the owner was saying is that, I love my dogs as much as you do, so I know your dog might be watching tv next to you, so please put the covers over these and respect like your own home🐶❤️ I believe he owns the marina bar and grill, so think I will go thank him personally for sharing his home next weekend when I am back in town 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Location and Beautiful Space on the Water in Wilmington!

We loved everything about our stay the Cove’s Santorini! This floating condo is in an amazing location on the river in Wilmington with a gorgeous sunset view. The two-story unit has multiple decks with seating and all the comforts of home including a well-stocked and appointed kitchen and 2 beautiful bedrooms and indoor living/seating areas. The 2nd story deck was my favorite, complete with comfortable seats, a table that would fit 6 comfortably, an outdoor TV and frig/sink/counter. It was still a bit chilly in the evenings when we were there because it is still March, but we had lunch on the deck in the sun and it was divine!The staff are extremely friendly and ready/willing to help make your stay excellent. We loved having so many wonderful places to visit so close by, within walking distance and walking on the Riverwalk is amazing. We love Sugo at the Hotel Ballast for an upscale Italian meal and drinks, and the Marina Grill was great for a more casual, yet still delicious lunch or dinner. The Cotton Exchange is an easy walk away.I truly cannot say enough good about Santorini and The Cove!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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