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The Shore House

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A covered porch with wicker furniture, a large potted plant, and hanging lanterns.
A large tree with a thick trunk and dense foliage in a backyard setting.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a bookshelf, a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a bench, and two windows with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Swansboro, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Swansboro

Located in Swansboro, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Hammocks Beach State Park and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Swansboro, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 20 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 35 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪34 Degrees North - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shore House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shore House?

As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shore House on 10 March 2027 start from NZ$784, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Shore House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Shore House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shore House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Shore House located?

This family-friendly Swansboro holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Hammocks Beach State Park and Hammocks Beach State Park Visitors Center. MacDaddy's Entertainment Center and Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage,great location, excellent communication with the hosts.Already looking into booking another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is comfy, clean, and spacious.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time and felt at home! Loved the house and close to so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfect for our last minute stay. It was cozy, comfortable, and convenient to the various areas. Thank you for sharing this little gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was great!! The host has everything you need and then some! Frosted glasses and 2 beers in the fridge told me right away that we had picked a great stay! SO many other thoughtful touches like toiletries, restaurant recommendations and locations, noise machines and even a jar of candy. Easy walk to town and easy drive to Emerald Isle! Thank you Kim!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Shore House was an excellent stay. The home was provided with all the necessity as you would have at home. The host was excellent and quickly provided information and answers to questions. I would definitely consider a future stay when in the area again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. House was beautiful, updated.Hosts were very accommodative.Would definitely book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean home. Has everything there you need or might have forgotten to bring. Host was great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is as advertised - both clean and spacious with great fenced in back yard - and the hosts are both friendly and responsive. Great get-away place and convenient location
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Such a pleasure to host Mitch, his wife and pups! They were clean, tidy, and mindful of the space throughout the stay. Always welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim was more than helpful in making sure our stay was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Everything here was just perfect. Everything we could possibly have asked for - thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

We had a wonderful time.So close to town and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for family vaca

We had a fantastic time at the shore house. It was perfect for our family visit, close to so many family activities, parks, restaurants. Property was so cute and extremely clean/organized. We would absolutely stay at the shore house again
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend!

Great relaxing weekend with my sons! Enjoyed the house, so inviting and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

excellent

Went there to race at carteret speedway and this place was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most perfect house and experience! Our stay and experience couldn’t have been more spectacular…everything we’d hoped for! HIGHLY recommend the property and owners of this beach town cottage! Five stars, without a doubt! Clean, convenient, cozy, and stocked with anything you could need!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property, well maintained, beautifully decorated. We appreciated the attention to details, we were provided all the little extras so it felt more like home. Thank you for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful place to stay! The house is perfect—clean, well-decorated, new appliances, and well-furnished. We loved the layout of the house, the screened-in front porch, and the deck. Beds were so comfortable! We would definitely stay here again, and we just might. The neighborhood was quiet and we took walks each day. The nearby playground was also a favorite!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Vacation

The property was perfect. Close to Emerald Isle as well as Onslow Beach on Camp Lejuene. We walked to breakfast and Dinner the restaurants in the area were excellent. The home was the cleanest property we have ever visited and anything we needed was in the home. We hope to visit again soon. Excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely very dog friendly home

We stayed at this VRBO for a week as we celebrated our son’s 20 year military retirement. I was especially impressed with the awesome dog friendly accommodations from the wooden fenced yard area to the doggie bowls and pads supplied. This VRBO is close to shopping, restaurants and the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and would choose this place again if needed. Thanks sooo much for the hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

This little house was the perfect house for my sister and myself. It is a beautiful, well-equipped house in a quiet neighborhood. The hostess, Kim, was very welcoming and quick to respond if we had any questions. The house is a short walk to the Swansboro water-front, and a short drive to Hammock's Beach state Park or to the Point in Emerald Isle. Many restaurants and shops are also withing walking distance. Absolutely loved our stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable family vist

This was the perfect place for a weekend visit with family. Very clean home with everything in its place. Renovated home conveniently located to everything. There is a public park within eyeshot of the driveway. The fenced in back yard is perfect for pets if you have them. The owners were welcoming and flexible with our potentially changing plans.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2024
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting your family. We appreciated your sweet note and picture your daughter colored for us. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Shore House felt like “home away from home” the minute we walked in the door! The house was above and beyond expectations! From the thoughtfully provided amenities to the beautifully decorated and comfortable home. Our hosts responded quickly to any questions. We will definitely return the next time we vacation in the Swansboro-Emerald Isle area! (It’s only a 15 minute drive to Emerald Isle.) We highly recommend vacationing at The Shore House!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Stay in Swansboro

The house on Shore Dr was perfect for our family and dog. The house was very organized and clean. It was very cute. The bedding was excellent and very comfortable. The amenities and location of the house to downtown Swansboro was ideal for walking to dinner or the waterfront where we had access to kayaks/SUP and place to keep our boat. Kim and Jerry were great hosts. We would recommend this place to anyone. John & Lori
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim was amazing! We were planning a trip from South Carolina to coincide with the birth of our second grandchild. The timing was unpredictable, as births can be. Kim was so flexible with us. We were able to give her updates and get a response in a very short amount of time. The house was perfect, thoughtfully-decorated, with comfort in mind. So many short-term rentals have furniture that looks trendy but is not comfy! This house is truly comfortable. The location was convenient to everything we needed, included the neighborhood park within walking distance! We enjoyed walking our dogs in the neighborhood too! This will be our go-to place to stay when visiting our kids and grandchildren!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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