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Relax by the River at the Cottage at Cedar Point

Relax by the River at the Cottage at Cedar Point

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Overview of Relax by the River at the Cottage at Cedar Point

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 497 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Cedar Point, NC
  • Popular LocationSalty Pirate Water Park8 min drive
  • Popular LocationCedar Point Tideland Trailhead8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBogue Inlet Fishing Pier11 min drive
  • AirportJacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Relax by the River at the Cottage at Cedar Point

**Please note the maximum stay length is 2 weeks (14 days) absent written approval by owner before booking**

Welcome to the cottage, where you can kick back, relax, and appreciate down time, Southern-style. Whether you're a kayaker interested in exploring Eastern NC waterways, a family visiting a loved one at Camp LeJeune, or a couple wanting a romantic refuge, the cottage at Cedar Point can provide a wonderful base for a few days or more. Working remotely or have children in remote schooling? We have high speed internet and lovely places to work from with great views. Your well-behaved dog can join you!

Enjoy the lounge furniture on the front porch with a lovely sunset view. Stretch out with a novel (or take a snooze) in the hammock on the screened porch, where you’re looking out on the White Oak River. Enjoy dinner under the pergola with string lights. When feeling more ambitious, you can put in kayaks and paddle toward the marshes of Croatan National Forest, or around the bend and under the Swansboro bridge, across the Intracoastal Waterway, and out toward Bear Island State Park. The cottage is located one (empty) lot from the White Oak River. It’s about a 5-10 minute drive to the public beach at Emerald Isle, or to the scenic Tideland Trail of Croatan National Forest.

Walk or ride your bike to the Salty Air Market and the Salty Bee, and grab a cold beverage from the converted school bus, munch on some boiled peanuts, peruse local vendors and listen to live music. Close by in Cedar Point is 34 North - a great spot for those looking to unwind with outdoor games, craft beer pouring system, and usually a food truck. If you're the wine type, check out nearby Christina's Wine Boutique for a glass of wine and pick up a unique bottle from their curated selection. The kids will love putt putt, bowling, games and more at nearby MacDaddy's, a boat trip to "Shark Tooth Island" to collect shells and shark teeth, or a day trip to the Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

Ride your bikes to Swansboro just back over the bridge. Swansboro is an historic fishing village with a beautiful and quaint waterfront downtown. A few of our favorites in downtown Swansboro: dinner or brunch at The Boro; classic diner breakfast at Yana's (with Elvis flair); ice cream on the second-story deck at Bake, Bottle & Brew (keep an eye out for dolphins!); lunch at Church Street Pub (or get takeout and pack the sandwiches for the beach!), live music on the dock at Saltwater Grill; browsing nautical treasures and antiques at Poor Man's Hole; and exploring lots of other lovely shops!

Inside the cottage, WOW! There are vaulted ceilings, beachy colors, lots of windows, shiplap, recently restored original heart pine floors in living room and kitchen, and heritage plank flooring in the bedrooms. Ceiling fans in every room and on the front and side porches. Dining room table seats 6. Great collection of puzzles, games, books, and DVD library. Large comfy sofa for the whole family to relax. Internet access; TV with Roku (SlingTV package and Netflix) in living room and TV with Chromecast in master bedroom.

Master bedroom has a comfy firm king-sized bed; master bath has a large jacuzzi and walk-in shower with two shower heads. The shower includes a steam generator, which is especially nice in cooler weather. Second bedroom has two twin beds; second bath has a combo tub/shower. Linens and bath towels are provided (please bring your own beach towels).

If you’re inclined to cook, you’ll enjoy the cottage’s well-equipped kitchen. We have a propane grill available on the side deck, along with ample seating for outdoor dining with a water view and string lights. And you won’t find seafood fresher than the fish sold at Clyde’s, between the two bridges on the way to Swansboro.

We have three sea kayaks (one double and two singles; includes paddles and lifejackets) and four adult beach bikes with locks (BYO helmets) — kayaks & bikes available for rent upon request. If interested, please inquire and we can add this to your reservation.

We allow a maximum of 4 guests. The house is a no-smoking zone. Ours is a quiet neighborhood, so please, no house parties. The yard is not fully fenced, but you can walk your dog along the road, which borders the river.

Check out our new Instagram page, @cottageatcedarpoint!

We believe that "Y'all means ALL," and are intentionally inclusive in welcoming guests without regard to race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family structure, or political affiliation.

If you love the coast and are looking for a quiet place to stay for a few days, we hope you'll inquire about the cottage. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have, or to suggest things that could improve your visit.

CAMERA DISCLOSURE: We have a Ring doorbell on the front door. We do not use this to monitor guest activities, it is for security of the property when not rented. Aside from the Ring doorbell on the front door, we do not have cameras at the property (inside or outside). We trust our guests to take care of the property and treat it as their own.

Property manager

Imogen & Brad
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum stay length of two weeks (14 days) absent permission from owner in advance of booking.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cedar Point

Located in Cedar Point, this cottage is by the sea. MacDaddy's Entertainment Center and Salty Pirate Water Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Salty Air Open Market and Emerald Plantation. Travelling with kids? Consider Emerald Forest Golf and Emerald Isle Adventures. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 8 min drive
  • Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead - 8 min drive
  • Emerald Plantation - 9 min drive
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 10 min drive
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 32 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Mac Daddys - Cape Cart - 6 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • 34 Degrees North - 4 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax by the River at the Cottage at Cedar Point pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Relax by the River at the Cottage at Cedar Point?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax by the River at the Cottage at Cedar Point?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax by the River at the Cottage at Cedar Point located?

This family-friendly Cedar Point cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Salty Air Open Market and MacDaddy's Entertainment Center. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Forest Golf are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable Cottage near Swansboro & Beach
This cottage is adorable and has everything you need. It is close to Swansboro and the beach. We stayed for 5 nights while our hardwoods were being done and our stay could not have been better! Our dog felt right at home.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We had an amazing time. The cottage was the perfect place to celebrate our 30th anniversary.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
Overall we really enjoyed the property. Had no issues with the house, location or area.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Jan H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Don't waste your Time or Money on this Rental!
Wow!! Where do I start!!!! Checking in was a problem as the front door handle is almost broken. You have to be very careful with it. We had to leave the side door open when we were not in the cottage because we were afraid we would be locked out, what a pain it was. Obviously the owner does not want to fix it as other renters had left reviews about this same issue. The fridge door where the ice comes out was frozen when I tried to get ice out. I opened the door and all this ice just came falling out all over the floor. The dining chairs look like something the owners picked up at a Flea Market. They were metal with no cushions, very uncomfortable! According to a picture on VRBO, it looked like they had regular dining chairs at one time but traded them out for these awful sitting metal ones. Also, please be careful when flushing the toilets, taking showers/baths and running the dishwasher. We had to stagger all of the use of these things because they have a septic tank issue. The toilets would back up and almost flowed over a couple of times. You could smell the awful odor outside on the screened in porch and see it puddling in the yard. Other renters had complained about the same thing.Again, it looks like the owners aren't doing anything to correct this problem. Probably the most annoying and aggravating issue was the mosquitoes! There were so many of them you can't enjoy the outdoors Owners need to have a professional company spray regularly. We will never stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable & welcoming cottage
We had a great stay in a perfect cottage. Loved the proximity to both Swansboro & the beach. Quiet street. Our dogs felt right at home. The owners were very responsive. Perfect spot for our week of working remotely.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Imogen & Brad

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Hi! We are Imogen and Brad and we are the happy owners of this lovely cottage. Brad is a Swansboro native and we love spending time down here with family and friends! We hope you love this slice of paradise as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

This is our second home, and we enjoy sharing it with friends. It's a refuge! Cedar Point is a delightful town.

What makes this property unique

Although this property does not have a dock, it is one (empty) lot from the White Oak River and it's easy to pull kayaks across the path we keep mowed. Paddle under the Swansboro bridge, and head toward Bear Island. Or paddle toward the Croatan National Forest.

Languages:

English

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