A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Swansboro, a 3-minute drive from Salty Air Open Market and 7 minutes from MacDaddy's Entertainment Center. .This vacation home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Hammocks Beach State Park Visitors Center and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Star Hill Golf Club.
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Burger King - 5 min drive
Jordan's Smokehouse & Seafood - 4 min drive
Dunkin' - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 3 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.
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
On the waterfront
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 1,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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
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
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
667534
Reviews
Water Street Cottage Reviews
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Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sheila B.
16 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
House was amazing! Decorated beautifully! Wonderful view of water! Great space
Sheila B.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia B.
19 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Cynthia B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kassie R.
31 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable little cottage in downtown Swansboro. Cute shops and restaurants walking distance. About 10 minute drive to Emerald Isle beach. Highly recommend
Kassie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eva J.
22 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Beautiful house by the sea. Looks small from the outside, but much more spacious inside. And Swansboro is a very nice village!
Eva J.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
David G.
10 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and property. Extremely clean and great house
Great location. House was extremely clean and fresh. Loved the place.
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.
Madison
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Colleen R.
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.