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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Swansboro, NC
  • Place, MacDaddy's Entertainment Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Woods Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Beds, 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4147589vb
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 on the beach, this holiday home is in Swansboro Historic District, a neighbourhood in Swansboro. Emerald Isle Beach and Hammocks Beach State 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.
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Swansboro, NC

What's nearby

  • MacDaddy's Entertainment Center - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Emerald Isle Woods Park - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Emerald Isle Beach - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 11 min drive - 10.9 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
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Street Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Water Street Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Water Street Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water Street Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Water Street Cottage located?

Located in Swansboro Historic District, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Hammocks Beach State Park, Hammocks Beach State Park Visitors Center and MacDaddy's Entertainment Center. Star Hill Golf Club 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. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely adorable cottage and the waterfront had the most relaxing vibes! Able to walk downtown in only a matter of minutes. Perfect get away for our family and fur baby!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cortnie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location. Everything is easily walkable. Beautiful house, and amazing yard. Everything was very clean. Jordan was a fantastic host, great communication. And there were plenty of restaurants within walking distance that had everything you could want. If you prefer to cook the kitchen is big and has everything you need to prepare meals.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Water Street Cottage in Swansboro was an absolute gem. The home is beautifully decorated, with thoughtful design and gorgeous details everywhere you look. It feels cozy, stylish, and incredibly welcoming from the moment you walk in. We loved the special curated music playlist the host put together to play on Alexa. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and the linens felt high quality and luxurious, which made it easy to relax and get a great night’s sleep after a day exploring.We loved starting our mornings by taking a short walk to pick up bagels at Giovanni’s and bringing them back to enjoy before heading out for the day. One evening we had a fantastic dinner at The Boro, which was another highlight of the trip.One of our favorite parts of the cottage was the backyard. It’s private and peaceful, creating the perfect little retreat after exploring town. The tree swing was such a fun touch and made the space feel even more special.Everything was spotless when we arrived, and the home was exactly as described in the listing. Fantastic furnishings!We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend Water Street Cottage to anyone visiting Swansboro.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Awesome property. Everything was beautiful. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

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