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Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway!

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On the beach, sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Escape to this serene waterfront home on Nelson Bay, perfect for families or couples seeking relaxation and water activities. Enjoy a private sandy beach, shallow water dock ideal for smaller boats, excellent fishing and crabbing right off the dock.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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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 amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 - 3.3 km
  • Mariners - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cedar Island Beach - 28 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Beaufort Historic Site - 46 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 61 min drive - 69.3 km

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morris Marina Kabin Kamps and Ferry Service - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪white point take out - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪sea level inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bagwell Enterprises - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coastal Seafood - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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. Horse Island is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

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

Great Stay

Great Property, we always have a good time here.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gidget R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two weeks of pure Heaven. Spacious beach cottage overlooking the water.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

G Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent vacation rental; fishing, crabbing, swimming, beach walks. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Relaxing

Love the property. 4th year staying
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Great return stay

This is our second stay at the property and we enjoyed every minute. So grateful to be in the area and see friends. This is a special place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca W.

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

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

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

John L.

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

NA

Lovely stay. Great owners
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

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

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

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

Kenneth B.

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

mothers day and a 65th bday

loved the privacy and peace and quiet. caught pinfish and small croakers with shrimp to fill bait in crabpot. caught a dozen crabs in 2 days and made crabcakes. on waxing moon landed a 2lb croaker on cut bait. next day caught the coaker's twin 2 lb speckled trout but season closed in NC so he went bye-bye. trout was landed on finger mullet caught in VRBO's minnow trap. moonrise and sunsets were nice. birds were entertaining. eating,resting,fishing,was great! use spray for biting flies however.thanks for fun memories!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

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

Leslye A.

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

Beautiful

Serene & Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

Rene K.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

christopher r.

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

Great Fun

Everything we wanted. Caught nearly 100 blue crabs and 4 stone crabs in one week. Redfish, spotted sea trout, flounder (released) Spanish Mackerel (I think) right off the dock. Big bonus NO Stingrays! Stretches of empty sandy beaches to explore, very private an secluded.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

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