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Water Street Cottage

Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace

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Water Street Cottage provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10112 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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.

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

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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

Property is also known as

667534

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Swansboro Historic District, a neighborhood in Swansboro. Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead and Emerald Isle Woods Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include MacDaddy's Entertainment Center and Salty Pirate Water Park. Emerald Forest Golf and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting. Visit our Swansboro travel guide
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NC, Swansboro

What's nearby

  • Great pier in Emerald Isle
    Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    16 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Salty Air Open Market
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Emerald Isle Beach
    14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center
    27 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station New River
    41 min drive - 42.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Pizza Hut
    6 min drive
  • Burger King
    5 min drive
  • Jordan's Smokehouse & Seafood
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Street Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Water Street Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water Street Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Water Street Cottage located?

Located in Swansboro Historic District, this vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Salty Air Open Market and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hammocks Beach State Park Visitors Center and MacDaddy's Entertainment Center. Star Hill Golf Club and Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Water Street Cottage Reviews

Reviews

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9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Kassie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Colleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was amazing! Decorated beautifully! Wonderful view of water! Great space
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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