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Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway!

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On the beach, sun loungers
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Outdoor shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Bicycle on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a first aid kit
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

Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! Sealevel

About the neighborhood

Map
Sealevel, NC

What's nearby

  • Cedar Creek Marina - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Cedar Island Beach - 22 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Beaufort Historic Site - 39 min drive - 46.8 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 53 min drive - 61.1 km
  • Cape Lookout National Seashore - 107 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 73 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!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sealevel vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Cedar Creek Marina and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Mariners. Long Bay and Horse Island are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca W., Arab AL

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

thomas m., Philadelphia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
NA
Lovely stay. Great owners
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Amber

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The beach was beautiful. I loved being able to leisurely watch my family have fun without the worry of there being strange people like at local beaches. The dock worried me some because of the loose boards. I have a lot of weakness in my joints due to a medical condition so trying to correct my step when a board popped up was harder for me and would be hard for older folks as well. Overall, the walk was very pretty and I just walked very slowly as to not irritate a board. I did enjoy the house very much, but was thankful to have overpacked because some of the things listed available were empty or I couldn't find where the guidebook had listed them. For example, laundry soap was empty, towels were a bit sparse, and the first aid kit I could not locate. A couple of times I stepped on loose metal tacks on the deck, luckily they did not penetrate the skin but I don't know where they came from. My only suggestion would be that if it may rain during your trip, pack some deet. The mosquitos get crazy after the rain but otherwise are not very noticeable. The bedding was clean and comfortable, but I did get chilly. When I went to the area with the extra blankets, several smelled overwhelmingly of dogs, like maybe someone used the towels for their pet during the stay and the smell just didn't wash out. I was able to locate many clean-smelling pillows and blankets aside from those. The communication is great. A lot of information is given and I would love to return. (:
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene K., Seneca,SC

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Stephenie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kjerstin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Leslye A., Greensboro, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Serene & Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Roxanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
An escape from the nonstop routine of life!
My Mom and I typically going to busier beach towns but wanted something more quiet this time around. This place was perfect!! Cool mornings on the back porch watching the day start and the sounds of the purple martins. Walks looking for seashells on the privates beach which my dogs loved living their best off leash lives!! The house was beyond well stocked with everything you could need. Honestly, grab some groceries on your way and just nestle into this place for your whole vacation!! Definitely would love to return here for another escape! Thank you to the owners for sharing your slice of escape with us!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten W., Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

brittany u.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Eric O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tabitha U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
This was perfect for our family. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber w.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

peggy c.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Timothy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Stephenie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Isolated and fabulous
We had a fantastic week. My only complaint is that it wasn't long enough. I sat on the private beach and read while my husband fished on the dock and my kids played, fished and swam. We are all about laid back vacations so it was perfect for us. Pros: Isolated Nice private beach Shallow water for swimming Kayacks/Lifejackets/Bait traps/etc in "toy shed" Stocked Kitchen 2 smart TVs (1 upstairs in kids suite/1 in living room) Lovely screened in porch for meals Cons: small beds (my husnand and I slept in different rooms- we are used to a king bed. The listing says queen but I'm pretty sure the beds downstairs are doubles- I need my space. haha) Dog poop on beach (apparently a neighbor has a dog and it's his favorite spot to poop. I did a lot of scooping and tossing each morning) Loose boards leading to water- be careful, especially if you have little ones. No stairs to get down to the beach- there is a makeshift platform but no stairs. My kids had no trouble but the over 45 crowd did. lol. The good news is, my legs are stronger after spending a week walking the boardwalk and getting up and down from the beach :-) If you are looking for something to do while you are there we highly recommend taking the Harkers Island Ferry to Cape Lookout and renting a UTV for the day. The scenery is beautiful and the shells are amazing. We also enjoyed visiting the Maritime Museum in Beaufort, the Old Burying Ground and having lunch on the water. We will be back for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Olga G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marsh dream come true
My family and I had a fantastic stay. I wanted to title this "An Abundance of Curiosities" after the recent book by Bolen and Parnell on NC's Coastal Plains. The property and the experiences it offered were everything we wanted and needed. We met lovely people and made friends, caught fish and crabs, saw amazing birds, and rested. Our 9 year and 6 year olds both had a great time. The screened porch was fixed mid week after some serious wind early on, but not only was this not a disruption, it was welcomed! It was a real pleasure to meet Tom, who fixed the screen and only added to our week. The house itself was very tasteful; we loved the arrangement, the hominess, (the kids and I loved looking at the big map in the kitchen and doing puzzles on the big table looking out at the marsh) and the way it allowed us to be connected to the rest of the property and surrounding area. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff b.

Liked: Cleanliness
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