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Water Street Cottage

Beachfront vacation home in Swansboro Historic District

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Property grounds
Exterior detail
Fireplace
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Swansboro, NC
  • Place, Salty Air Open Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Swansboro

On the beach.With a stay at this Swansboro Historic District vacation home, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Salty Air Open Market and 6 miles (10 km) of Hammocks Beach State Park Visitors Center. MacDaddy's Entertainment Center and Star Hill Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Salty Air Open Market - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 15 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 16 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 27 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Marine Corps Air Station New River - 41 min drive - 26.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Smokehouse & Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Water Street Cottage

In Swansboro's historic district, this cottage built by a sea captain, exudes charm + nostalgia while boasting the comfort of modern amenities. It underwent a total renovation in 2024. On the waterfront of the Intracoastal Waterway + adjacent to the historical landmark Poor Man's Hole, it offers direct water access on two sides with pier and boat lift. Adjacent to the restaurants + special attractions of the downtown, this is a rare opportunity to stay in a historic yet transformed modern gem.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

667534

Frequently asked questions

How close is Water Street Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 39.5 mi (53-min drive) away from the New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Water Street Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Water Street Cottage to the beach?

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

Does Water Street Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Water Street Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Water Street Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Water Street Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Water Street Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Water Street Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Water Street Cottage to downtown Swansboro?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Swansboro.

Water Street Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was amazing! Decorated beautifully! Wonderful view of water! Great space
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Over the years, we have stayed in several vacation homes in the mountains, cities, etc. but this was the best and most relaxing cottage. Beautifully decorated and inviting cottage with all amenities, Shops & restaurants within short walking distance along with a quiet neighborhood to stroll. The area is very dog friendly. We took advantage of the outside fire pit area & fishing pier. My husband caught numerous pin, black sea bass and puffer off their private fishing pier while I sat in the swinging bench under the live oak trees. Even the king size bed was comfortable. When we stayed at other places, even hotels, we would leave with back pain due to uncomfortable mattresses; not here! And Jordan is a gracious host answering my texts and providing guidance even before arriving at the cottage. We plan to return soon to the Friendly City by the Sea ! Restaurants/eateries we patroned & highly recommend: Cigna Italiano, By the Bridge restaurant, Church Street Market & Pub, Giovanni Bagels
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable little cottage in downtown Swansboro. Cute shops and restaurants walking distance. About 10 minute drive to Emerald Isle beach. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Beautiful house by the sea. Looks small from the outside, but much more spacious inside. And Swansboro is a very nice village!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and property. Extremely clean and great house

Great location. House was extremely clean and fresh. Loved the place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a beautiful spot to stay and the town had plenty of shopping and dining options. The host left an amazing welcome packet that had good information on where to eat and where to go.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

We Loved it!

This property was beautiful! Everything looked exactly as pictured, and the decoration was gorgeous. We loved the location as we had access to our own pier and were literally only a 3 minute walk from the little downtown. The check in process was super easy, and the hosts had left a few things for us like hygiene products, wine, popcorn, and coffee pods. Being only 15 minutes from Emerald Isle was lovely, and we did the Lady Swan Sunset cruise which boarded only 3 minutes from our house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024