Christmas at The Cove
There is something different about winter on the water.
The air slows down.
The sky deepens.
And the string lights along our docks glow a little brighter as the Cape Fear River flows beneath.
A quiet moment of holiday magic when the marina becomes an enchanting village of floating villas, each with its own story.
Christmas at The Cove is not just décor.
It’s a feeling.
It’s where couples come to reconnect before the rush of the season. Parents bring children to make new memories in a place unlike anywhere they have stayed before. And friends gather under the glow of our holiday lights to laugh, reminisce, and slow down.
A Floating Christmas Village
Every boat at The Cove is decorated outdoors. Each walkway is lit. Every dock corner holds warm cheerful details. You feel it the moment you arrive.
If you are looking for an even more festive stay, several villas also feature Christmas trees inside:
Adrift, Harmony, Amalfi, Serenity, Anchored, Hideaway, Tranquility, Celebration, and Leisure.
Winter Stays That Actually Feel Like a Break
The holidays are beautiful but they can also be loud and busy.
The Cove offers a different rhythm.
Guests tell us this is the first time they wake up and feel like they get to enjoy the season instead of keeping up with it. Slow mornings. Board games around the dining table. Sunset walks on the Riverwalk. The kind of peace that lets you reflect on the year and dream about the one ahead.
It is also an incredible way to use PTO before it expires or to step away before the holiday chaos hits. Our villas give you space to breathe and arrive back home actually rested.
Experiences You Cannot Get Anywhere Else
A quiet floating community in downtown Wilmington
Thousands of outdoor lights glimmering along the dock
Walkable access to the Holiday Markets and drone shows, local restaurants, and event venues
Christmas at The Cove is close to everything but feels like its own private world.
Book Your Holiday Stay
Houseboats fill quickly once the lights go up, and returning guests usually reserve early.
If you already know the dates you want, it is worth locking them in now.
Book directly through our website for the smoothest experience. You can search your dates and see every available villa at once. No accounts to create. No platform messages. Our crew has full control of your reservation and will support every step of your stay.
