Dog-friendly home near downtown with fenced yard, patio, & fireplace
Swansboro Serenity
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Walk to Swansboro Municipal Park and great local dining options from this inviting home located just outside downtown Swansboro. Furnished for family comfort, this convenient home base also places you within minutes of natural features and attractions like the Croatan National Forest and Hammocks Beach State Park.
Everyone will love the easy accessibility throughout the single-level interior. The fully enclosed backyard provides a sunny spot for outdoor living complete with a furnished patio.
After the day's adventures, gather in front of the fireplace to stream shows or a movie on the living room smart TV. A collection of board games is also provided for added family fun. The full kitchen is well-equipped to handle everything from beach snacks to home-cooked meals. Central air-conditioning, free WiFi, and a private washer/dryer round out the everyday essentials.
Things to Know Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. Check-out time: 10:00 a.m. All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
This Vacasa Guestworks vacation rental is operated and managed locally by an independent host. Prior to your arrival, you will receive local host contact information, who will manage your guest reservation. Your local host will provide in-stay support, secure entry, and arrange pre- and post-stay housekeeping services. If you need anything during your stay, the home’s independent local host is ready to help 24/7! Guestworks is a service offering of Vacasa that allows homeowners to smoothly and efficiently manage their own properties.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
Security camera details: 1 doorbell camera 1 over driveway 1 on side of home
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property manager
Vacasa of North Carolina
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
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
About the area
Swansboro
Located in Swansboro, this holiday home is by the sea. Hammocks Beach State Park and Croatan National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include MacDaddy's Entertainment Center and Salty Pirate Water Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Emerald Forest Golf and Emerald Isle Adventures. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Swansboro, NC
What's nearby
Hammocks Beach State Park Visitors Center - 9 min drive - 4.2 km
Salty Pirate Water Park - 15 min drive - 12.1 km
Emerald Isle Woods Park - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
Emerald Isle Adventures - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 18 min drive - 14.5 km
Getting around
Havelock Station - 38 min drive
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
Pizza Hut - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Mac Daddys - Cape Cart - 12 min drive
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 10 min drive
Is Dog-friendly home near downtown with fenced yard, patio, & fireplace pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Dog-friendly home near downtown with fenced yard, patio, & fireplace?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dog-friendly home near downtown with fenced yard, patio, & fireplace?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dog-friendly home near downtown with fenced yard, patio, & fireplace located?
This family-friendly Swansboro holiday home is located by the sea, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Salty Air Open Market, and within 6 mi (10 km) of MacDaddy's Entertainment Center and Hammocks Beach State Park Visitors Center. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Forest Golf are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The property is spacious, comfortable, and well equipped. The fenced in back yard was perfect for our dog. Excellent wifi and televisions. Easy and clear communication with the host.
This home is beautiful, very clean and a perfect location.
Joseph B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
tim l.
13 July 2025
Pet friendly very welcoming home in Swansboro!
This was our first trip with our new dog. Planned a rental boat trip. Didn’t think about a life jacket for our girl. Laying in bed night before our boat rental I thought of it. Said a little prayer for safety no matter what.
Next morning I got up and read the welcome book. They provided two different sizes life jackets for dogs! Thank you Lord! Peace of mine. We did put it on her but thankfully was not needed. It gave me peace of mind.
They provided kennels and toys and treats and food. Very pet welcoming!
And the house was clean with furniture covers over things for easy pet hair clean up! And a great back yard fenced it for peace of mind!
Truly was very pleased with this beautiful home.
Thank you and thank you for loving animals!
Great location. We came for a wedding and didn't realize it was also the Mullet festival.....it was close and the festival was fun. Home was clean and great fenced in yard for my dog. Would stay again!
STACEY W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Rachel T.
24 July 2024
Great
It’s was a great stay, yard was huge, storm door was so clean my dog didn’t realize it was there and booped their nose lol. Would def stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent
Daniel R.
3 April 2024
Perfect rental for traveling with a fur baby
Home was very clean, well furnished, and well stocked. Fenced in backyard was perfect for traveling with a dog. We will defiantly consider renting the location again on our return travels.
Daniel R.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
8 September 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
House
We were not happy that there was no cable and the television in two of the three bedrooms did not work. The house itself was beautiful. The cleaning staff should pay more attention to under the couches, there was a lot of stuff under them. The host was very nice and answered any questions right away but did not have the knowledge to fix tv.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Linda H.
29 April 2024
Notes
Ice maker didn’t work had to buy bags of ice. Water thru fridge door was a trickle so couldn’t fill a glass.
One roll of toilet paper.
No toilet bowl cleaner for a 28 day rental.
Only 6 dishwasher tabs for 28 day rental.
Note: paid a nightly rental and not a monthly rate!