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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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Sealevel, NC
  • Mariners
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cedar Island Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Fort Macon State Park
    ‪53 min drive‬

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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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Cedar Creek Marina. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Mariners and a few minutes from Cedar Creek Marina
As a guest of Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway!, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Christopher and Dianna Reising

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are 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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! Sealevel

Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for quiet and solitude, along with a homey place to lay your head - Windswept is it. My husband and I took our two miniature dachshunds with us for 7 days and 6 nights. There was a yard for them to run around in, a long board walk through a salt marsh down to a private beach. We caught crabs ( and threw them back), we flew kites, and just rested. One day we did take the Cedar Island ferry to Oacrscoke (a four hour journey - there and back). Be prepared to come with groceries, as the only store is a Dollar General in Seal Level. The nearest grocery store is 22 miles away. I was able to walk my dogs, off leash, due to the privacy and lack of a lot of neighbors. You’ll enjoy the small beach. If you’re into fishing, I recommend you bring your own poles and make sure you have bait. It’s truly a comfortable house, clean with everything you’ll need. We enjoyed watching the purple martins in the backyard. It made me feel more at home, as I too raise Purple Martins. If you’re looking for comfort and privacy Windswept is for you!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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., 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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