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Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway!

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Boardwalk to beach and dock
Front entrance
Back deck
Canal through the beach
Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Sealevel

Located in Sealevel, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of North River and Mariners can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Cedar Creek Marina. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sealevel, NC

What's nearby

  • Cedar Creek Marina - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mariners - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cedar Island Beach - 28 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Beaufort Historic Site - 46 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Big Rock Stadium - 55 min drive - 63.0 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sealevel holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Cedar Creek Marina and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Mariners. Horse Island is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

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

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca W.

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

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

John L.

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

NA

Lovely stay. Great owners
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

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

Good location

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

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

Rachel B.

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

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

Rene K.

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

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

Eric O.

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

Beautiful getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

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

Very nice stay

We had a very nice stay at Windswept and would love to return in the future. Very secluded and quiet. This home was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

thomas m.

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

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

Kim E.

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

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

Tabitha U.

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

Perfect getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

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

TOTALLY AWESOME PLACE!

This place is totally awesome loved everything about the area the dock the beach the fishing sunsets sunrises everything is awesome! This is great for family fun privacy was the best! We are considering this place for next year's beach trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

brittany u.

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

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

peggy c.

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

Retrieve

This is like our 5th time here, first time with new owner. Our stay was great, sitting on the dock and just chilling is the best. Everything was as always, great and sometime we will come back. Our dog loved getting in the ocean and just having a blast. Kids as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff b.

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

Very beautiful setting

We've stayed in the Sealevel area several times and second time at this house. The house is not fancy, but has everything you need, including a well supplied kitchen. The sunrises and sunsets over the tidal marsh are amazing and walking out the boardwalk to the beach area, seeing great blue herons, egrets and pelicans and others as well as a deck to view all this from is what brought us back. The stars at night are also amazing as there's very little light pollution. It's also very nice to be if the beaten path and have privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kjerstin W.

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

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

Kelly W.

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

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

Amber w.

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

Amazing!!

One of the best vacations we’ve ever had! We have 4 children (10,9,8, and 3.5). If you love the beach, but don’t love crowds, THIS is your place. The water was calm and we never worried about waves being an issue for our children, it was so quiet and peaceful. The house is clean, but the star of the show is not the house, but the outside (quiet, private beach, all the beach accessories you could need). Husband and I fished A LOT and caught about 8 species of fish. We trapped crabs, tried to do some clam digging (with no luck). Our kids are begging to go back next year. Thanks for sharing such a great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie K.

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

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

Kirsten W.

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

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

8/10 Good

Michelle U.

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

Salt marsh heaven

The location is wonderful and the boardwalk out to the sound heavenly. Great for bird watching and dangling legs into the water and daydreaming. The house has everything one needs and has a great shower. The furniture could use a little bit of updating - esp. the sofa facing the TV which verges on uncomfortable as no more springs and loft left, and the floor tile in the hallway is coming loose. There is a little bit of mouse action in the house but if you keep all the food put away it should be fine. Super quiet location and good night sky. House was thoroughly cleaned and had lots of towels and cleaning supplies and good washer and dryer. Convenient location to Cedar Point Wildlife Refuge and Beaufort and Atlantic Beach. We visited in December so not a ton of bugs but can imagine in warmer months that the screened-in porch would come in handy.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Olga G.

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

fun vacation

Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The views from the porch and the deck are truly stunning, and the surroundings are peaceful. We used the kayaks and we crabbed. Kids had fun being outdoors. The location of the property is a bit remote (which was why we chose it, but in hindsight, it was the wrong kind of remote). The private beach for this property is very small, so we couldn't really walk around much to enjoy the beautiful views. So we ended up driving to see beaches and to walk. There are lots of beautiful things to see, but not without driving out for at least 20-30min. Unfortunately during our stay there were some significant issues with water (the pump broke down a few times and we had no water in the house... ). The owners were very responsible and did their best to fix the situation and were kind to reimburse us for our troubles. However, this definitely impacted our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jacinda C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Secluded home with privacy

House is very old but cute. Stains on sheets and bedding with blood that didn’t care for and thought it was going to be a queen size bed but only a full so very tight sleeping with my husband in bedroom by the bathroom. Could of used a better cleaning especially in bathroom. And a full load of towels wet in washer. Don’t know how long that was in there but we re washed them. I hope cleaning lady will wash the bed coverings for next people because I don’t think mine were cleaned. Ants all in kitchen but didn’t bother me to much. Nice long cat walk to water witch was nice and kids had a blast swimming. Had a blast fishing! Had a blast chilling out on the deck! Watching wild life. Super nice home owner and would work with again in future.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Sue O., Mt Airy

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

windswept

We have stayed at this property 4 times over the last several years. Cleanliness has declined. We found a rug in the washer which had soured and had to vacuum one of the lower bedrooms to get up a large amount of dog hair. The air conditioner went out on Monday afternoon and was out until Wednesday. I got a call from the owner on Thursday and was told the repairmen were coming back to the house to finish. At that time we were on a ferry in the middle of the sound and were told the repairmen would be going into the house. They went into the house with no one there. Overall it was difficult to say the least. Also, it is advertised as having a king bed. THERE ARE NO KING BEDS!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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