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Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway!

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

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
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

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
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding 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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Exterior

WATERFRONT TRANQUIL SETTING

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (70)
WATERFRONT TRANQUIL SETTING

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

  • Mariners - 4 min drive
  • Cedar Island Beach - 22 min drive
  • Beaufort Historic Site - 39 min drive
  • Fort Macon State Park - 53 min drive
  • Cape Lookout National Seashore - 107 min drive

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!?

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).

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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

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

Leslye A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Serene & Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

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

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

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

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

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time!
What a wonderful vacation spot! Our family had a fabulous time enjoying all this property had to offer. We caught crab, saw dolphins every day, went swimming and paddle boarding. Such a fun spot for a family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne A.

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
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

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

6/10 Okay

Tonya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mosquitoes are AWFUL
I liked the house but feel like people should know that the mosquitoes were no joke! We bought deet 40% and the mosquitoes still tore us up. You will not be able to sit on the porch, the beach, the dock, etc and relax! Even at the end of the dock they will still come. I'm from Florida and live in Coastal NC and I'm still in shock over the mosquitoes. Our poodle got covered in them just going out to potty. There is also an ant problem in the kitchen. There were dirty dishes left in the oven, so when I pre-heated the oven that was fun. I would also suggest bringing any items you may need because there isn't anything close by. The water had a weird taste so bring a gallon. But, I truly thought the house was cute and the area serene. There was a nice grill and owners left us a filled propane tank so that was appreciated. They have a shed full of water recreational items.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie K.

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

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

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