On the beach.You'll find Salty Air Open Market and MacDaddy's Entertainment Center within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Star Hill Golf Club and Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Mac Daddys - Cape Cart - 6 min drive
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 5 min drive
Riptidez - 10 min walk
34 Degrees North - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Waterfront Home with a private dock, hottub, and 3 miles to the beach
Paradise awaits! Enjoy the gorgeous sunrise over the Emerald Isle bridge, and the sunsets over the islands. Watch the dolphins play, fish, enjoy the refreshing saltwater, play on the swim-mat, kayak to the islands, endless adventure. In the evenings relax in the hot tub on the back porch. 2 miles to the beach. This is a peaceful and quiet home, the most noise you will hear are the boats going by. The water is steps away from the screened in front porch. Bring your boat and tie it to the dock.
Our home is at the end of the Road, Very peaceful and quiet neighborhood. Most of our neighbors are older so we do ask that noise be kept down after 9pm.
Not much traffic on Waterway drive, there is plenty of parking for 3 cars. We do ask that there not be more than 3 cars at the home. Waterway Drive is a private and small road. - 3 CAR Maximum allowed... (if you will have more cars, we can make arrangements upon request) - Life Jackets and water shoes are HIGHLY recommended for swimming off the dock
Property manager
jonathan Robert Wrightson
Languages
English
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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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 10,764 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
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Waterfront Home with a private dock, hottub, and 3 miles to the beach Reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amber V., Chesapeake, VA
Apr 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Our family of 5 comfortably stayed a week in April. We made good use of the dock to catch fish. We kayaked to shark tooth island and found interesting teeth and shells. So close to Emerald Isle, the aquarium and the town of swansboro that we never lacked for something to do.
Amber V.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jen Y.
Apr 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
INCREDIBLE
We just needed a little cozy place by the water and we got it. The location is perfect, it's quiet and safe. Incredible sunrises and sunsets! George is a great and friendly neighbor. We heard and saw Dolphins nearly every day. Used the Kayaks so much and found several shark teeth on shark tooth island. Emerald Isle is just 10 min away and breathtaking! The point has SO MANY shells! Host's were friendly and responsive. If we could stay forever we would!
Jen Y.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa P.
Mar 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaing
Loved it
Lisa P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amanda P.
Mar 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible weekend getaway!
We reached out to the owner about our interest in the house for my brother in-laws birthday and they were nothing but kind! When we arrived they had birthday balloons, sparkling grape juice, and flowers for Wayne. This made everything more special for Wayne and all of us. The hot tub was the perfect way to relax after our drive and waking up to the beautiful sunrise over the water was just what we needed! Plus we got to see dolphins playing right from the dock! All in all this was an incredible experience and we will definitely be back! Thank you Jon and Misty for extending your home to our family!
Amanda P.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aimee W.
Feb 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Jay and Aimee
Awesome! Beautiful place with gorgeous views! We’ll be back for sure!!
Aimee W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Jan 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Waterside
Nice property! Hopefully spectrum fixes the internet connection which isn’t your fault at all. Dolphins were visible from inside looking out. Owner was great to deal with!
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
sadie s.
Jan 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful visit! We loved the doc and the nice neighborhood!
It was amazing. Definitely would stay here again! Everything was clean and the house was close to lots of good restaurants!
sadie s.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christina R.
Dec 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The Rowland’s
We stayed here for a weekend family fishing trip. We enjoyed our stay. Booking was easy. The beds were comfortable, it was very well kept and clean. This place was decorated beautifully. I loved that it had everything we could want or need. It exceeded my expectations. George was wonderful to talk to. The area seems like your home, it is safe, everyone is friendly. The best was spending time with our family, and I loved the porch, and watching the boats come through. I was able to relax. Do yourself the favor and book it. It is a 10 out of 10. Thank you for such a great weekend and allowing us to stay here.
Christina R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily L.
Oct 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful getaway!
This property has a wonderful view and is ideal for boaters. We loved the access to ICW and dock. Thank you for sharing this gem!
Emily L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
Sep 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cedar Point stay
We really enjoyed our visit and will be back. Adorable home with great water views and access. The host was amazing and very responsive and cooperative. Absolutely no complaints whatsoever and would recommend this place to our friends. Can’t wait to return!!
Mark S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly C.
Aug 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
The house was clean and had plenty of space for us and the dog crate. The neighborhood is wonderful and the neighbor is super friendly and helpful. I wish we had stayed more than a couple days! We really enjoyed sitting on the dock and relaxing. Apparently its a perfect spot for fishingg, because there were lots of people fishing from the docks on the road.
Kelly C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rob L.
Aug 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
View is awesome, great place to kayak and close to most anything you need.
Rob L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie
Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
This property was very welcoming! There was a stocked coffee bar, a nice tray of snacks. Riding toys for the kiddos, a dock, fishing, swim pad, kayaks, games for rainy days, toys. All you needed were clothes and swimsuits.
Stephanie
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carly W.
Jun 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
n/a
The house was great! perfect location on the sound. Host was great very easy to communicate and get in touch with. Very much enjoyed our little getaway will definitely recommend for future stays!
Carly W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian C.
Jun 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Water front
The house was very clean and cozy. Would absolutely recommend/ stay again
Brian C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michele T.
May 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing & Peaceful
We had a great time. The location is great & makes for a peaceful & relaxing time. The view is awesome. My grandchildren loved swimming around the dock & the hot tub. We will be back in July to make more great memories.
Michele Thompson
Michele T.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karla A.
Apr 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Relaxing
We went on a sister trip to unwind and connect. We had a great experience. It was peaceful, beautiful and met all our expectations. The home was cozy, inviting, clean and smelled good. The host was easily accessible and communicated well.
Karla A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dr. Andrea Lynne D.
Apr 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Home Base
We enjoyed our little getaway in this quaint and perfectly stocked home base. We used the hot tub several times a day, the beds are large and comfortable memory foam with excellent pillows, and plenty of space to relax and unwind on the spacious screened in porch. A few things to consider for neurodivergent or sensory sensitive folks; there were some ambient noises that are out of the owners control - the flagpole next door made a clinking noise during our windy spring trip, lots of boat traffic apparently which everyone ignores the no wake signs, and the diesel engine and lights coming from a sand barge parked in front of the island across from the house was constant day/night throughout our stay. Most people would find these to be ambient noise and would likely not affect your stay! Aside from that, we found the neighborhood to be an excellently positioned home base; the 7mph speed bump private drive and neighborhood in general were free of any “people noise” although it was the off-season. The gorgeous sunrises and sunsets are clearly visible from the private dock! We enjoyed our quick commute to Swansboro for some excellent dinners and the cottage was perfect day trip distance for traveling around Emerald Isle, Atlantic beach, Morehead City and Beaufort for shopping and eating. Jonathan made himself available for questions and was very attentive and accessible. I think families of all ages would find comfort and relaxation here and the cottage is overall a great value.
Dr. Andrea Lynne D.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Megan B.
Apr 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect 'on-the-water' location
Everything about this house is lovely and charming. From the huge screened in porch, perfect for late night conversations, to the private deck, which we spent all morning watching the sun rise and shine on the water. Even the neighbor made a point to chat with us when he saw us outside, just to make sure we were enjoying ourselves.
I can confidently say that this is the most comfortable I've ever felt staying in a rental property. The owners do such a good job at making you feel like they're letting you enjoy their home for a relaxing getaway and not that they're just renting you a property they might own. Snacks were left for us to grab along with a coffee bar, completely with a frother! Check out was an absolute breeze, they dont ask they you clean top to bottom before leaving, just that you start the dishwasher. I texted the owner a question about some lights and received an answer almost immediately, which almost never happens.
Literally, the only downside is that there weren't as many beds as listed (kings in 2 bedrooms and a twin/daybed in the laundry room), but the couch pulls out into a bed and is also comfortable enough to just sleep on as a couch. However, I wouldn't be surprised if there were another twin bed or two hiding in a closet or something, as the entire property feels a little too good to be true.
I've definitely rambled, but this is one property that deserves all the good reviews it can get.
Thank you for letting us stay in your home!! We loved it!
From the start while unloading the car, and we happened to look out to the water and we see two dolphins swimming by. Of corse my phone was not available 😂 it was my GPS ! The rest of the time was great the house was clean big enough for two in this case, but plenty of room for multiple people👍 ohh, no let's not forget the fishing 🎣 pier prívate access from porch. It was very nice to spend my 70th birthday at the Peaceful Home with the love of my life since 16 yrs old, yes high school sweethearts 🎣❤️
JUlia
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jay G.
Mar 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and setup for our needs
We really enjoyed our stay and the house had everything we needed. Host communication was excellent. Even saw dolphins from the dock.
Jay G.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melinda A.
Jan 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Communication and Flexibility
The place was great! Well decorated and comfortable.
I lost my keys at checkout time. I messaged the owner's and they told me not to worry about the checkout time. They were responsive and as helpful as they could be!
I highly recommend this spot!
Melinda A.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah M.
Nov 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving family get togethet
Had all the essentials for a great Thanksgiving get together. Not a better place to watch the Swansboro Christmas boat flotilla!! We watched from the spacious screened porch and the property’s private dock. Staying at this cottage for Thanksgiving could become a family tradition!
Deborah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
steven j.
Oct 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great location in a lovely older bungalow style house
Can't say enough about a great visit Definitely a return destination Hosts were great also
Great location!! Absolutely beautiful views. Hone was well stocked with everything you could think of. Swimming and fishing on site was wonderful, boat dock available. People were friendly and responded quickly to the few issues we had.
The only negative thing was the screen doors on the house and screened in porch did not latch. Overall we enjoyed our stay and plan to stay here again.