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Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway!

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A beach with a wooden walkway leading to the water.
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a staircase leading to a loft area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a window providing natural light.
A two-story house with a front porch and a staircase leading to the door.
A two-story house with a wooden deck and a covered outdoor area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Sealevel, NC
  • Place, Cedar Creek Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mariners
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Island Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sealevel

Located in Sealevel, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Mariners and Cedar Creek Marina. .This beach vacation home is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Horse Island and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Cedar Island Beach.

What's nearby

  • Cedar Creek Marina - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Mariners - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Cedar Island Beach - 22 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Beaufort Historic Site - 38 min drive - 35.0 miles
  • Fort Macon State Park - 51 min drive - 44.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪white point take out - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Drum Inlet Seafood Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nelson Bay Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Don's Grill - ‬11 min drive

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! Sealevel

Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like it seems everyone that stayed, we just loved Dianna's place. We found it so hard to leave in fact, and hope to come again. Communication was great, privacy and peace. What more could you ask?
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Harold M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location perfect to have a quiet family beach vacation. Was nice to be able to let the dogs roam. Loved looking for seashells and sea glass.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kjerstin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at this peaceful oasis and won’t be our last! The host was very prompt with communication and the house and property were clean and very inviting! Calm, peaceful place and great for young children with private beach. Close to National Seashore and in such a quiet neighborhood with a street great for bike riding and walks. Definitely our favorite vacation spot and we will be back for many years to come!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

thomas b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what I thought it would be. Caught a bunch of crabs and fish.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay, we enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dianna was very responsive and a wonderful host! The house is just so peaceful and relaxing. Our family really enjoyed our time and will definitely be back for years to come!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

thomas m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fantastic vacation down east!!! Seems to get better every time. Thanks for the great memories!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

NA

Lovely stay. Great owners
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslye A.

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

Beautiful

Serene & Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Outdoor adventure

We recently stayed at Windswept! We had a wonderful time! The views are absolutely gorgeous. We all enjoyed fishing at the end of the dock. We brought our 14 ft boat and ventured over to Core Banks one day and found a bunch of conch shells. I also enjoyed walking the beach front every morning at the end of the board walk. We are looking forward to staying again soon!
Core Banks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

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