Title: Unique deluxe houseboat at Port City Marina named the “Sea Ranch” - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=94707100&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # Unique deluxe houseboat at Port City Marina named the “Sea Ranch” Houseboat in Wilmington, steps from Riverwalk ## Photo gallery for Unique deluxe houseboat at Port City Marina named the “Sea Ranch” ![Outdoor dining - Unique deluxe houseboat at Port City Marina named the “Sea Ranch” (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94710000/94707100/94707100/b3df6a66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Unique deluxe houseboat at Port City Marina named the “Sea Ranch” (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94710000/94707100/94707100/87acdd81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Unique deluxe houseboat at Port City Marina named the “Sea Ranch” (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94710000/94707100/94707100/a472423b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Unique deluxe houseboat at Port City Marina named the “Sea Ranch” (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94710000/94707100/94707100/4502ae1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Unique deluxe houseboat at Port City Marina named the “Sea Ranch” (Wilmington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94710000/94707100/94707100/815e5f39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Riverwalk, Unique deluxe houseboat at Port City Marina named the “Sea Ranch” provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire house boat 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Unique deluxe houseboat at Port City Marina named the “Sea Ranch” Stay on the water in unique upscale houseboat, a”boatominium” with luxury throughout - floating at dock on the Cape Fear River. Within walking distance to historic Wilmington, Live Oak concert arena, river walk, restaurants, museums and convention center. The accommodations: Two bedrooms, two full baths and two spacious living areas, fully equipped kitchen, dining area and three decks with seating, outside dining and bar. Linens, complimentary coffee and toiletries included as well as free parking. Upscale and well appointed furnishing in spacious 1500 sq foot space with washer and dryer and electric fireplace. Beautiful river and harbor views. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85480000/85477200/85477140/5ea33fa1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquility @ The Cove Riverwalk Villas Downtown Wilmington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 34 reviews CA $167 CA $439 total includes taxes & fees Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=85477140&PinnedHotelID=85477140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95810000/95806300/95806269/360c3b53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brooklyn Arts Cottage Brooklyn Arts District - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.0 Wonderful 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=95806269&PinnedHotelID=95806269&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101930000/101922800/101922791/e881725f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amalfi @ The Cove Riverwalk Villas Downtown Wilmington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $167 CA $439 total includes taxes & fees Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=101922791&PinnedHotelID=101922791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85480000/85477200/85477127/67abe9e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Delight @ The Cove Riverwalk Villas Downtown Wilmington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 10 reviews CA $157 CA $428 total includes taxes & fees Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=85477127&PinnedHotelID=85477127&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92725000/92724907/574d0c05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Awarded! - Walk to city center-Live Oak Pavillion Brooklyn Arts District - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 19 reviews CA $228 CA $539 total includes taxes & fees Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=92724907&PinnedHotelID=92724907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50550000/50546500/50546489/38699484.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "The Sun Spot": Pup friendly, a Pool & the Ocean! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.244682,-77.95151&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kh%60pE%7C%7BwzM%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%3FQBQ%40S%40Q%40QBQBQBSBQBQBQBQDQDQBQDQDQDQDOFODQFQFODOHOFQFMFQHMFOHOFMHOHMJMHMHMHMJMHMJKJMJKJKJKJKJIJMLIJILKLGJILILILGLILGLGLGLGNGLELELGNENELCLCNENCLCNCNCNALCNANANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBNBLDNBLBNDLDNFLDLDLFNFLFLFLFLHLFLHJHLHLFJJLHJHJLLHJJJJJJJJJLHJJLHLJLHLHLHLHLHNHLFNHNHLFPFLFPFNFNFNDPFPDNFNDRDNBPDPDPBPDPBPBPBPBRBP%40P%40PBR%40P%40P%40R%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAR%3FPAPARAPAPCRAPARCPCPCPCPCPERCPEPENCPEPEPGNEPGPENGPGLGPGNGNGNINILGNINILILINILIJKLILKLIJKLKJKJKJKJMJKJKHMJKHMHMHKFMHMHMFMHMFMDOFMFMDMFODMDODMBODMDO%40OBMDO%40OBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOAOEMCOAOEMEMCOEOEMEMGMEOGMGMEMGMIMGMIMIMGKIMIMIKKMIKKKKKKKKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMIKIMKOIMIMGOIOGMIOGOGOGOIQEMGQGOEQGQEOEOESEQCOEQEQCSCQCQCQCQCQCSAQAQASCQ%3FQASAQ%3FSAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5Yd6GeKZ1_btcaIZdIIv1XtE6fo=) 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 \- 7 min walk \- 0.7 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 6 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Brunch Thyme - ‬11 min walk - ‪Bonita Latin Fusion - ‬4 min walk - Tequila Comida & Cantina - ‪Eagle's Dare - ‬14 min walk - ‪Marina Grill - ‬1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Unique deluxe houseboat at Port City Marina named the “Sea Ranch” pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Unique deluxe houseboat at Port City Marina named the “Sea Ranch”? ### What time is check-out at Unique deluxe houseboat at Port City Marina named the “Sea Ranch”? ### Where is Unique deluxe houseboat at Port City Marina named the “Sea Ranch” located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Unique deluxe houseboat at Port City Marina named the “Sea Ranch” Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 38 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara W. Jul 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Wilmington Getaway! This property was absolutely beautiful and in a great location! Would definitely stay again. ##### Kara W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David C. Mar 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, Location, Location! Great place with lots of amenities/conveniences on board as well as within easy walking distance. Great views on board the houseboat. ##### David C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky C. Jan 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sea Ranch The houseboat, “Sea Ranch”Was so nice and in a perfect location. We would stay there again ##### Becky C. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy S. Mar 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay!! Clean, detailed, comfortable and all- around amazing. ##### Tracy S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lene' A. Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place Very comfortable and clean. Looking forward to going back soon! ##### Lene' A. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael C. Oct 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice property!!! The stay was great! This property is Amazing!!!! Very nicely decorated, comfy beds, all the necessities we needed. Absolute best views on the river. We are definitely staying again when in downtown Wilmington. ##### Michael C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leigh F. Jul 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay! The Sea Ranch is the perfect place to stay in Downtown Wilmington. We had an amazing time as the house boat is located centrally to everything. The views from the top deck are unbeatable. We highly recommend the Sea Ranch. ##### Leigh F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin M. Oct 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend Had a great trip. Love the area. Love sitting outside and watching boats. Grilled in common area and it was all great. ##### Kristin M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie S. Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Experience All Around Love the house boat decor! Everything you need is stocked well to ensure a comfortable stay. Spacious, quiet, perfect spot for a vacation. We will be back again! ##### Stephanie S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth M. Nov 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Holiday! We had a small Thanksgiving vacation and the Searanch made it extra special. The villa is wonderfully equipped with an excellent location. I highly recommend staying here. The owners were responsive and provided easy instructions. I would absolutely return! ##### Beth M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas May 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The whole experience was great! The cleanest, peacefulness, the view was awesome! Definitely going to do again. ##### Thomas Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig R. Feb 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday Surprise Got this houseboat for birthday weekend on the river. House was very clean, stocked, and perfect for our weekend getaway. Assigned parking lot was a plus so we didn't have to worry about where we were going to park our vehicle. ##### Craig R. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hope C. Jun 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time Amazing property. Great location with a prooerty that made everything so easy. Thanks ##### Hope C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John G. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute, Cute, Cute!! The outdoor balcony area was a great place to meet and socialize. The houseboat had everything we needed. ##### John G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon b. Nov 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Unique Waterfront Getaway in Wilmington! This houseboat at Port City Marina in Wilmington offered a unique waterfront experience with modern amenities and stylish decor. We enjoyed the convenience of nearby downtown attractions, spacious outdoor decks for relaxing, and thoughtful touches like fully equipped kitchens and comfortable furnishings. Ideal for couples, families, or small groups, these houseboats provided an alternative to hotels, with easy access to restaurants, live music, and events in Wilmington. Highly recommended for a fun, distinctive getaway! ##### Shannon b. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Jo R. Feb 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular House Boat We loved the Sea Ranch! The place is truly fantastic, beautifully decorated and charming. It was surprisingly spacious, with a lovely covered porch area, and comfy living room on the second floor. The beds were comfy too and it was clean, clean, clean. Great for 4 people. The host was terrific too. Our best VRBO to date! ##### Mary Jo R. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca L. Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay! The Sea Ranch is adorable! The little community of houseboats was inviting and very clean. All seem very well maintained. Had a great meal at the Marina Grill and enjoyed the music from our patio. Recommend. Property owner was wonderful to work with! ##### Rebecca L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. Dec 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Perfect Wilmington Getaway The Sea Ranch is as beautiful as it is clean! The perfect stay while visiting Wilmington that allows you to be close to all but provides a very unique experience. It provides the luxury of space and certain amenities that a hotel room just can not. The host was extremely helpful and accommodating and very quick to answer any questions. We very much look forward to staying at the Sea Ranch again. ##### John S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Time! Our stay on the Sea Ranch could not have been more fun. The location, the house boat itself, everything was beautiful! I was stunned at the interior design and personal touches by the owner that made our trip extra special. It was an unforgettable 50th anniversary experience! Thank you! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine P. Sep 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Houseboat Heaven We had a fun weekend! The houseboat was well equipped and comfortable. We spent most of our time on the top deck enjoying the view. It was a unique experience that I will likely do again, especially when bands I like perform at the River Oaks Pavilion nearby. ##### Katherine P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany H. Oct 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### WOW!!!! The word all four of us used upon entering the boathouse, “WOW”!!!! Beautifully decorated, CLEAN, comfortable and 100% inviting. Of all the boathouses along the pier, it had to be the nicest one. When you can sleep straight through the night (not having to get up) you know you slept sooooo good!!!! Easy walk to all the restaurants and shopping. Nice view of all the boats in the marina. LOVE, LOVE, LOVED the upstairs outside deck. So comfy and welcoming. Overall, AWESOME place to stay!!! ##### Brittany H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa C. Jan 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Holiday Ever! Wow! Holiday on a Luxury Boat Home! Nestled in the Marina in Wilmington is the most fabulous community, The Cove. The Sea Ranch home in The Cove community is beautiful and well appointed. Exquisitely clean, this home boasts a great kitchen with everything you need including a top of the line Keurig Coffee Pot/KCup. There are two living areas, two nice bedrooms (one upstairs and one down) each with their own en-suite. We spent most of our time relaxing and enjoying the upper deck that has amazing views of the river and the marina. The upper deck has its own outside bar as well! We felt extremely safe on the docks and enjoyed the close proximity to everything along the Riverwalk and downtown Wilmington. You can walk to restaurants, bars and shows. Designated parking was close as well. So much to enjoy at the Sea Ranch! We are so excited to return in the spring! ##### Lisa C. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helene S. Jun 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Experience My friend and I stayed at the Sea Ranch in mid May and had an absolutely wonderful time. The unit is clean, nicely appointed, and it was everything that the pictures and write up said it would be. We spent the majority of our time sitting on the upper outside deck, enjoying the view of the marina and beautiful sunsets. We loved that the boat was located just steps from the River Walk and there were many restaurants and shops within easy walking distance. It's important to note that each of the house boats are one right next to another in a long row, so when you're out on the deck, if it's a busy time, others will be on their deck as well, so there's little to no privacy. Also, there are no USB ports in the unit and Wi-Fi reception is poor at best. Be sure to bring outlet plugs with a USB port. I took one star off on Communication only because I forgot an item on the boat and I texted the host twice and never heard back. Overall, we loved our Wilmington trip and staying on a house boat made it all the more fun and unique. ##### Helene S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri W. Jun 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Experience Sea Ranch is gorgeous. The downstairs includes a small living room, extremely well appointed kitchen (only appliance missing is a toaster), bedroom w/ queen bed and attached bathroom/laundry. A small deck facing the marina is accessed thru a slider. Upstairs is another bathroom, attached to the 2nd bedroom w/ king size bed. There is a large living area here, with sectional couch and TV. Thru sliders here is a larger covered deck with 2 seating areas and small fridge and sink, also overlooking the marina. Both bedrooms also include TVs. It is pretty quiet here and people are very nice. The convention center, behind the boat houses does have outside gatherings. Our first night, the rap type music from there was extremely loud and disruptive. The noise ordinance is 10 p.m., and it did stop promptly at that time. The Riverwalk is beautiful, although, if you are planning to walk to restaurants and shopping, wear comfy shoes....it is a hike of about a mile and three quarters depending on where you are heading. The Marina restaurant and Mexican restaurant nearby are both good as nearby options. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and Johnsie was wonderful to work with. ##### Terri W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phylissa G. Sep 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We loved our stay here at the Sea Ranch! It was a beautiful home that felt like a home away from home. Our most fun times were spent on the upper deck with games and laughter. We did not want to leave and plan to come back! ##### Phylissa G. 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