General Features[>
- 2 bathrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Air conditioning
- Beach sun loungers
- Bed sheets provided
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Children's games
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- English
- Fishing nearby
- Free WiFi
- Golf nearby
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- In the city center
- Iron/ironing board
- Kitchen island
- Laundry facilities
- Living room
- Microwave
- Near the beach
- No pets allowed
- On the river
- On the waterfront
- Onsite parking
- Outdoor furniture
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Patio
- Power boating nearby
- Refrigerator
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Smart TV
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Soap
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
- Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)
- Washing machine and dryer
- Wildlife and game walks nearby
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- House boat
- Approximately 1100 square feet
Striking 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 couch bed. The vistas from the roomy second floor outdoor patio (with retractable privacy fence) with sink and mini refrigerator and comfortable seating will have you planning your next visit. We are in a premier location with direct vistas 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, trendy Front Street and the Historic District. If you appreciate music, Downtown Wilmington is the place to be. There are concerts at Marina Grille, the Marina Pier and the Live Oak Amphitheater, all riverfront. You can appreciate this live music directly from our outdoor patio. Wilmington has been newly ranked as the top up-and-coming destination in the South.
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About the Area
Located on the waterfront, this houseboat is in Downtown Wilmington, a neighborhood in Wilmington. Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews and City Stage Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Wilmington Railroad Museum and Children's Museum of Wilmington. 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. With motor boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Nearby Restaurants
- Paddy’s Hollow - 0.5 miles
- The Basics - 0.5 miles
- Java Dog - 0.5 miles
- Flytrap Brewing - 0.5 miles
- Dead Crow Comedy Room - 0.5 miles
- Port City Brew Bus - 0.6 miles
- Laws and Libations - 0.6 miles
- Detour Deli & Café - 0.6 miles
Nearby Activities
- Wilmington Railroad Museum - 0.3 miles
- The Cotton Exchange - 0.5 miles
- Battleship North Carolina - 0.7 miles
- Cape Fear Museum - 1.1 miles
- Greenfield Lake Park - 2.3 miles
- Cameron Art Museum - 4.8 miles
- Wilmington Riverwalk - 0.8 miles
- Long Leaf Park - 4.7 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Old Wilmington City Market - 0.9 miles
- Cameron Art Museum - 4.8 miles
- Ivy Cottage (The) - 2.6 miles
- Keeping It Glam - 0.5 miles
- The Exchange - 0.5 miles
- Literary History Walking Tour - 0.6 miles
- ACES Gallery - 0.6 miles
- Cape Fear Wine & Beer - 0.6 miles
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