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WATERFRONT, gorgeous, PVT DOCK, relax, DOWNTOWN, fish, RETREAT

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Swansboro

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Swansboro, NC
  • Place, Hammocks Beach State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hammocks Beach State Park Visitors Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Swansboro

Seaside stay .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Swansboro vacation home, you'll find Hammocks Beach State Park Visitors Center and MacDaddy's Entertainment Center. Star Hill Golf Club and Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hammocks Beach State Park - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Hammocks Beach State Park Visitors Center - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • MacDaddy's Entertainment Center - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Emerald Isle Beach - 14 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 34 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Smokehouse & Seafood - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 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, gorgeous, PVT DOCK, relax, DOWNTOWN, fish, RETREAT

Step off the back porch and onto your PRIVATE dock!!! Watch the egrets soar, hear the rustle of wind in the marsh, and smell the salt air!

This adorable cottage by the sea has been here more than 100 years, and is just as adorable today as it was when it was built. It's got a wonderful open layout, with a nice deck and back yard that leads to your private dock! The side porch is a great place to sit and relax in the shade

Inside you will find a huge kitchen, with tons of working space, a cozy living room and 50” tv.

There is one bedroom on the main level with a queen bed, and a twin bed. There’s a full bath, washer and dryer on this level.

Upstairs you will find two light filled bedrooms and a full bath between them.
The bedroom overlooking the water has a king sized bed, and the one overlooking the street has a queen.

High end towels and linens, comfortable beds, black out curtains - we want you to love your stay here.

Large back deck with a gas grill, private dock that you can moor your boat!

Well equipped kitchen, washer/dryer. This is a cute home, built in 1910. It's survived most of the hurricanes and is packed with history. It's steps from downtown Swansboro, and you can walk to almost everything. The home has been in my family more than 50 years, and it's got a great feel.

BEACH ACCESS: The closest beach with "waves" is Emerald Isle. Its about a 20 minute drive. You can take a private charter to "bear island" aka Hammocks Beach State Park on the Lady Swan for a minimal fee. There is also the NC State Ferry that you can take to Hammocks Beach State Park, google for all the info.

BOAT RAMP: The boat ramp (NC Wildlife ramp) is about a mile from the house, very convenient for launching and retrieving the boat or jet ski!

BOATERS: Dock info. The dock is private. It has about 2 feet of water at low tide and 6 feet at high tide. It's easy to access from the ICW. You need to make certain the tower/console will fit under the White Oak River Bridge. It has about 6 feet of clearance from waterline to bridge at high tide. Most boats under 26' don't have any problems.
Contact host for more info

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Sandy Point Historic Cottage on the River!!!
Sandy Point! WATERFRONT gorgeous PVT DOCK relax DOWNTOWN

Frequently asked questions

How close is WATERFRONT, gorgeous, PVT DOCK, relax, DOWNTOWN, fish, RETREAT to the airport?

This vacation home is 39.3 mi (53-min drive) away from the New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does WATERFRONT, gorgeous, PVT DOCK, relax, DOWNTOWN, fish, RETREAT have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is WATERFRONT, gorgeous, PVT DOCK, relax, DOWNTOWN, fish, RETREAT to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.7 mi (13-min drive) from Hammocks Beach State Park and 17.3 mi (26-min drive) from Hurst Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does WATERFRONT, gorgeous, PVT DOCK, relax, DOWNTOWN, fish, RETREAT offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at WATERFRONT, gorgeous, PVT DOCK, relax, DOWNTOWN, fish, RETREAT?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at WATERFRONT, gorgeous, PVT DOCK, relax, DOWNTOWN, fish, RETREAT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at WATERFRONT, gorgeous, PVT DOCK, relax, DOWNTOWN, fish, RETREAT?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does WATERFRONT, gorgeous, PVT DOCK, relax, DOWNTOWN, fish, RETREAT have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does WATERFRONT, gorgeous, PVT DOCK, relax, DOWNTOWN, fish, RETREAT have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is WATERFRONT, gorgeous, PVT DOCK, relax, DOWNTOWN, fish, RETREAT to downtown Swansboro?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Swansboro.

WATERFRONT, gorgeous, PVT DOCK, relax, DOWNTOWN, fish, RETREAT Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phlip B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lock code given by VRBO (last 4 digits of renters phone) was incorrect. Had to call the property manager to get correct code and gain access. We have stayed at Sandy Point on and almost since its move and renovation. Beautiful site, but showing its age. Could stand to have the floors refinised, the door repalced, new windows
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a nice house for up to 6 adults in a great area. Lots of restaurants, bars and beautiful sights in the area. We were visiting our son on USMC liberty and this house was great for us to gather in. I would caution those with small children, the water and the proximity to the roadway would be a concern anytime they were outside. While the house is located close to a four lane road, it was surprisingly quiet inside. Additionally, the parking for the house is adjacent to a very popular (for good reason) Italian restaurant. The staff was very respectful of the house parking area. Up to three vehicles would no be an issue. This area was relatively quiet around November when we visited, but in peak summer season I'm sure it is very busy. The house was clean, comfortable and well stocked. Overall, if you are okay with the location and have older kids and/or only adults, this is a good stay in the Swansboro area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Geannine H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was great being there were restaurants and great views in walking distance. Amazing view and very tranquil to sit out on the dock. However, the house was filled with palmetto bugs/cockroaches. They were visiting us throughout our stay and were on the countertops which is not ideal when you’re trying to cook. Was looking for a convenient place to stay with young children for a destination wedding but unfortunately was on edge the whole trip while opening cabinets etc. The bugs were pretty large and tainted our stay. The owner said they spray but thinking they need to get a better handle on the bug situation because who wants to deal with that when they are on vacation. Other than that, the upstairs bathroom had great water pressure and a clean/new tub for the kids bath. Enjoyed the space and the views. House is stocked with basically what you need in the kitchen, bedrooms and bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Joy S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The code to checkin/unlock the door was incorrect. There were dead bugs on the floor and it looked like no one had been there in quite some time. Beautiful location, but the house needs work.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was perfect for our family and accompanied our two flats boats easily. Parking was a bit tricky while we got unpacked, etc but the owner of the restaurant next door was very pleasant to work with. This was only a concern while we had our boats on trailers, etc. Host was a pleasure to work with!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolute GEM!!

Love our stay at this home! The age of the house gave it so much character! From what appeared to be the original floors, doors and steps, it is a very cozy stay with great space and the best damn view you could ask for. My family enjoyed fishing from the private pier, rear deck and back yard. The only 2 challenges were the parking that you share with the great Italian restaurant next door and the home sits off a pretty busy road. But honestly, i never heard how busy the road was during the entire stay and my family with 6 vehicles still managed the parking over Father's Day weekend. My only recommendation would be a 11am check out vs a 10am check out.I would definitely return to this beautiful home for a future vacation stay with my wife.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic spot

We visitors this property for a short visit. We found it charming and convenient. There is a wall of windows that face east and in the morning at sunrise the space is bathed in a beautiful golden yellow. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

December 26th-December 29th

My husband, sister, and brother-in-law enjoyed the quaintness and character of the home. Views were amazing! I loved the fact that I knew the people associated with the house. We enjoyed being able to walk to the shops in downtown Swansboro. Even though the fish were not biting, it was still nice having a private dock. It was a very relaxing getaway! Thanks for a great stay!Belinda K. Turner
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Thanksgiving

House is lovely - beautiful view of the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

The home was spacious and accommodating. Loved the view of the sound. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall vacation

Great view of river and fish were biting. House nice and clean and very inviting. Would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house

Perfec
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy H., Snow Hill, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely old home on the White Oak

It was so peaceful on the dock. I just chilled for several days and walked across the highway to eat. My grandson packed up my bathroom things for me and accidentally put your blow dryer in my bag, sorry. I need an address to mail it back. Such a lovely old home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Made the Best of it Despite Tropical Storm

House was clean and well stocked. Views of White Oak River were incredible. Walking distance to all the restaurants in Swansboro. The shared driveway with Il Cigno Italiano was a little annoying at dinner time, but that was minor. Evan was super responsive and helpful and on top of things when the power went out due to a tropical storm. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phylis B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay

The cottage was perfect for us to spend time with our grandson. We fished on the dock and at the point. Everything at the cottage was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brooks Wedding

Perfect spot for the wedding. We were very close to the venu at Hammocks Beach. Very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our little rental

Beautiful views, good fishing, great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M., Conway Springs

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

The house is in very good shape and we were provided with all of the necessities, including trash bags, dishwashing detergent, paper towels, toilet, paper, etc. The owners took great care in making sure the house was perfect for a group of four adults. The house would be also very good for a family. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Swansboro

Great location. We had so much to do and so.much fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

This house is special - both secluded and convenient to many things, with a view second to none. Perfect for our group, we will return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay in a great location

We had such a wonderful weekend here! The house is conveniently located, clean and comfortables with a great dock and back yard! My Mother-in-law said she had the best sleep she’d had in years! We’re already checking our calendars to see when we can come back😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage

Great view of water-ideal for our family to spend the weekend for a friend’s wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

Wonderful place to stay for a couple of days when to visiting my son whoo is a marine stationed at New River. Came to spend the Easter holiday. This home is situated off a busy road butlt you don't hear the traffic and it's like you're in your own little Oasis. Beautiful water views, wonderful sunrises ,clean comfortable beds, and close to so many restaurants and shopping within walking distance. Looking forward to staying again. We used the kyak and the house had plenty of beach chairs for a relaxing day at the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

C R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Had a great time at Evans historic home. Close to downtown Swansboro and other area attractions. Absolutely beautiful sunrises from the dock.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024