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On the beach, sun loungers
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Sealevel, NC
  • Cedar Creek Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mariners
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cedar Island Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sealevel

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Sealevel vacation home, you'll find Cedar Creek Marina and Mariners. Horse Island is within 12 miles (20 km) and Cedar Island Beach is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mariners - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Cedar Island Beach - 28 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Beaufort Historic Site - 46 min drive - 34.2 miles
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center - 47 min drive - 33.0 miles
  • Morehead City Port - 49 min drive - 36.5 miles

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dons Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nelson Bay Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bagwell Enterprises - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Drum Inlet Seafood Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Seafood - ‬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.

Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway!

3 Bedroom, One Bath Waterfront Home On Nelson Bay (Core Sound)
This sound-front home is perfect for the family who enjoys water activities such as swimming, fishing, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing or just relaxing while enjoying the spectacular waterfront view. The sound is shallow and kid-friendly and an ideal site for learning to swim and frolic in the water. For a couple, it's ideal for a peaceful, private get-away.

Private sandy beach, shallow water dock suitable for smaller boat, excellent fishing and crabbing right off the dock. Crab pots provided no license needed in NC for a crab pot tied to your private dock.

There is a nearby boat launch. Unspoiled beaches can be reached by a boat ride across Core Sound or by car on Cedar Island, 8 miles away. Ferry's are available in Atlantic or Cedar Island for day trips to local beaches as well as Okracoke Island (a fun day trip-take bikes).

Outstanding cuisine can be enjoyed 30 miles away in historic Beaufort.

Property manager

Christopher and Dianna Reising

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! Sealevel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! to the airport?

This vacation home is 60.3 mi (79-min drive) away from the New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! to downtown Sealevel?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Sealevel.

Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gidget R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two weeks of pure Heaven. Spacious beach cottage overlooking the water.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Love the property. 4th year staying
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

G Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent vacation rental; fishing, crabbing, swimming, beach walks. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outdoor adventure

We recently stayed at Windswept! We had a wonderful time! The views are absolutely gorgeous. We all enjoyed fishing at the end of the dock. We brought our 14 ft boat and ventured over to Core Banks one day and found a bunch of conch shells. I also enjoyed walking the beach front every morning at the end of the board walk. We are looking forward to staying again soon!
Core Banks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B., Taylors

Liked: Cleanliness

mothers day and a 65th bday

loved the privacy and peace and quiet. caught pinfish and small croakers with shrimp to fill bait in crabpot. caught a dozen crabs in 2 days and made crabcakes. on waxing moon landed a 2lb croaker on cut bait. next day caught the coaker's twin 2 lb speckled trout but season closed in NC so he went bye-bye. trout was landed on finger mullet caught in VRBO's minnow trap. moonrise and sunsets were nice. birds were entertaining. eating,resting,fishing,was great! use spray for biting flies however.thanks for fun memories!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for quiet and solitude, along with a homey place to lay your head - Windswept is it. My husband and I took our two miniature dachshunds with us for 7 days and 6 nights. There was a yard for them to run around in, a long board walk through a salt marsh down to a private beach. We caught crabs ( and threw them back), we flew kites, and just rested. One day we did take the Cedar Island ferry to Oacrscoke (a four hour journey - there and back). Be prepared to come with groceries, as the only store is a Dollar General in Seal Level. The nearest grocery store is 22 miles away. I was able to walk my dogs, off leash, due to the privacy and lack of a lot of neighbors. You’ll enjoy the small beach. If you’re into fishing, I recommend you bring your own poles and make sure you have bait. It’s truly a comfortable house, clean with everything you’ll need. We enjoyed watching the purple martins in the backyard. It made me feel more at home, as I too raise Purple Martins. If you’re looking for comfort and privacy Windswept is for you!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great return stay

This is our second stay at the property and we enjoyed every minute. So grateful to be in the area and see friends. This is a special place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca W., Arab AL

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Vacation

Our family of 6 stayed the week of Thanksgiving '24. Everyone had a great time. Beautiful property!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful beach getaway

We enjoyed our stay very much. Very relaxing. Having the beach to walk on was so peaceful. Fishing and crabbing off the dock was so great and convenient! Loved the house, retained its original old beach house charm which we love! Would definitely return. Thank you for sharing your beach home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas m., Philadelphia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!!!!

We were blessed with sunny breezy skies for our entire two week stay. We caught blue and stone crabs clams and plenty of fish. This is our favorite place to go to such a peaceful beautiful property a real get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We shall return next season.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

NA

Lovely stay. Great owners
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

Our stay was so peaceful and amazing. We spent hours on the dock and beach area. An absolutely amazing place. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The beach was beautiful. I loved being able to leisurely watch my family have fun without the worry of there being strange people like at local beaches. The dock worried me some because of the loose boards. I have a lot of weakness in my joints due to a medical condition so trying to correct my step when a board popped up was harder for me and would be hard for older folks as well. Overall, the walk was very pretty and I just walked very slowly as to not irritate a board. I did enjoy the house very much, but was thankful to have overpacked because some of the things listed available were empty or I couldn't find where the guidebook had listed them. For example, laundry soap was empty, towels were a bit sparse, and the first aid kit I could not locate. A couple of times I stepped on loose metal tacks on the deck, luckily they did not penetrate the skin but I don't know where they came from. My only suggestion would be that if it may rain during your trip, pack some deet. The mosquitos get crazy after the rain but otherwise are not very noticeable. The bedding was clean and comfortable, but I did get chilly. When I went to the area with the extra blankets, several smelled overwhelmingly of dogs, like maybe someone used the towels for their pet during the stay and the smell just didn't wash out. I was able to locate many clean-smelling pillows and blankets aside from those. The communication is great. A lot of information is given and I would love to return. (:
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene K., Seneca,SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Great place to unwind and have family time. Loved our stay. First vacation we were not rushed to go to amusement parks, etc. Just beach and fishing. We did take a day to go on ferry to visit a couple of the other islands. Loved our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd summer

This is our 2nd summer at WindSwept and we loved it...again. Although a warning to anyone visiting this summer- the yellow flies are out for blood. That was the only bad thing about our visit. (we did not have this issue last year so I guess it just depends on the season) If you have the opportunity to introduce yourself to the neighbors, you should. They are super sweet and knowledgable about the area. We went into Beaufort twice this trip- once for the Catamaran cruise to Cape Lookout and again for the Pirate Cruise with our kids. I highly recommend both if you are looking for an excursion. If we don't buy our own coastal paradise in the coming months, we will return next summer for sure.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kjerstin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private Oasis

Windswept was exceptional. The location was private and on a nice quiet street. No need to leave the house as the private beach and dock offered everything you would need for outdoor recreating! The house is cozy and comfortable. There are two close local restaurants with great food. The house was well equipped. It is a little more secluded (which we loved) and we would definitely book and will book again in the future! The listing was very accurate with exception that they do not want pets on the carpet room upstairs, which is understandable. We had to adjust our sleeping arrangements due to this with our dog but that was a minor thing. The hosts were very responsive with any questions and so accommodating when we asked to stay one more day! We will be coming back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslye A., Greensboro, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Serene & Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Totally Awesome Experience!!

This home is warm, inviting, clean and well equipped! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The beachfront and beach equipment made for priceless family time and memories we will cherish forever!! Thank you for your hospitality!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness

An escape from the nonstop routine of life!

My Mom and I typically going to busier beach towns but wanted something more quiet this time around. This place was perfect!! Cool mornings on the back porch watching the day start and the sounds of the purple martins. Walks looking for seashells on the privates beach which my dogs loved living their best off leash lives!! The house was beyond well stocked with everything you could need. Honestly, grab some groceries on your way and just nestle into this place for your whole vacation!! Definitely would love to return here for another escape! Thank you to the owners for sharing your slice of escape with us!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

Great location. private, quite, and your own little beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten W., Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness

Worth it - even solo when it’s not that warm!

I stayed in this nature oasis with just my two dogs (was supposed to be 3, and all humans bailed). It was SO AWESOME! Walking out to the beach, working with the tides to see it all rush in, then out, the quiet, THE BIRDS, the fiddler crab town at low tide, rescuing hermit crabs at low tide by the dock… it was all with the drive and expense. The house is REALLY comfortable. I do get uneasy in some places alone, but I felt at ease as soon as I walked in the door. There are kayaks (a two person and single, plus SUPs and I wish I could’ve used them. I would stay a month if I could. I could go on and on about it for days. But this is already a novel. Oh, my dogs had a blast too! Plus you can see sunrise and sunset and travel to all the other islands/beaches easily. There is a neighbor dog who walks onto the private beach once a day, but I never saw him/her. Just tracks and ____.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

brittany u.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!

Windswept made me feel like a kid again! We spent hours on the pier and on the beach collecting shells and watching the fish. We can't wait to get back to Windswept again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful getaway

Beautiful location with stunning views. Relaxing week for the two of us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Destination

I was looking for a place that my family and our dog could enjoy without the summer crowds. Windswept certainly delivered beyond our expectations. We fished all day, walked the beach for shells and enjoyed the water toys. My older children enjoyed bike rides in the evening exploring the neighborhood. The house is older, but that is part of the charm. Our evenings were spent in the screened in porch enjoying the nice ocean breeze. We enjoyed dinner at Patty's which is right down the street. Our kids loved going to Davis Shore Provisions for souvenirs and pie! This was the most relaxing vacation we ever took and can't wait to return. The owners were excellent with communication as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

This was perfect for our family. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023