A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Cedar Point, NC

Salty Pirate Water Park8 min drive
Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead9 min drive
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier11 min drive
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

This 40 ft. floating home is located in a beautiful setting harbored on a dock off the Intracoastal Waterway! Drive to nearby towns and visit antique shops and restaurants in Swansboro, NC. Emerald Isle beaches are a 7 min drive! Beautiful Sunsets every night and guaranteed dolphin sighting! Conveniently located close to Crystal Coast Watersports and Ali-Kat Sportfishing Charters! This is a truly unique experience and one you need to mark off your bucket list! 1 Queen Bed/1 Daybed.

This is a unique space and should not be looked at as like your home! The entrance of the floating home features a living area with Tv, Dvd player, board games, and movies! Down the stairs you will find a fully stocked Kitchen as well as a dining room table that can be converted into a daybed! Across the hall you will have a full bathroom which includes a stand in shower, sink, and a portable toilet! Towards the back of the floating home is where you will find the Pirate's Suite! You will have a comfy queen size mattress as well as a storage wall! Outside is where the fun happens... here you will find a 10x8 floating dock where you can spend your days laying out and relaxing in the water. You will also have 2 Kayaks and gear readily available for your usage to explore islands and waterways all around! Right off the dock you will be able to catch many fish...due to this we supply 2 fishing rods and leave bait ready in the freezer! Tackle can be bought at Neuse which is located 2 min away! After a day full of fun, you will be able to climb the ladder up to the balcony where you will find comfortable outdoor seating to view the sunset and watch all the boats return from a day of fun or fishing! You will also find a dining table on the balcony where you can enjoy dinner!

Property manager

Marc Howell

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cedar Point

This houseboat is located in Cedar Point. Star Hill Golf Club and Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Salty Air Open Market and Emerald Plantation. MacDaddy's Entertainment Center and Salty Pirate Water Park are also worth visiting.

Cedar Point, NC

What's nearby

Salty Pirate Water Park - 8 min drive
Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead - 9 min drive
Emerald Isle Woods Park - 10 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) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
Mac Daddys - Cape Cart - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
34 Degrees North - 4 min drive
Moore's Olde Tyme Barbeque Chicken & Seafood - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3! located?

Situated in Cedar Point, this houseboat is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Salty Air Open Market and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from MacDaddy's Entertainment Center. Star Hill Golf Club and Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.4

Very good

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Holly E.

26 Nov 2023

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

Fun stay!

We enjoyed the stay! It was the perfect spot to watch the swansboro flotilla! The boat could have been cleaned a little better - dust and dog hair throughout - and easier access to get into the boat would have been helpful as it was quite tight on the side without direct ramp access. There is also not a fully functional toilet - there is a small portable potty available on board but it was not ideal. However, the host was very helpful and available to help with everything and the dock is large so this allows for good space to hang out! It’s a great concept and was a great experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Nicole B.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

cute boat but not for us

The boat itself was very cute, but the toilet situation was definitely not for us. 3 big towels for 2 adults was not enough. The shower wasn't draining very well (and yes, we did pull the little pin at the sink while taking a shower). We cleaned it as good as we could, so water would drain better. The window AC unit could use a new filter.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

BLUE-BIRD

24 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good Glamping expeience on the water!

Enjoyed sitting on upper deck for sunrise and sunsets!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Greg D.

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disappointing Host

First of all, we loved the boat except the bathroom! Was told last minute that we would be using a camping toilet and that we’d have to walk 150 feet to a dirty porta-potty to use the bathroom. The bathroom had no light, but host said he had a spot light to use, but it had no charger. Luckily, I brought a touch light that I had in my truck. Host bathroom light was disconnected for safety reasons, but there’s a propane tank in the bedroom for the stove. Even with the propane shut off, it can still leak, there was no gas leak detector in the boat. Went and brought 60.00 in groceries and during the night, the refrigerator went out. Got up and all the food was hot! Told the host, and he said he’d get his refrigerator guy to check on it. The host texted us back and said he’d put another mini frig in and that “Dinner was on him” We thought, ok that was nice and would compensate out groceries. Waited for dinner but host lied and did nothing!! Didn’t even text us to ask if everything was ok and if mini frig was working! We had to go buy a antenna for the tv cause it had no internet on the boat. Couldn’t get on the top of the boat because the rail from the ramp was in the way of the ladder. I was very disappointed about this. Overall the stay on the boat was good, and the boat was nice, but the host lied to us which disappointed us to where we’d never stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

alysa f.

26 July 2023

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

Beach trip

We throughly enjoyed staying on the boathouse! It was a fun and cool alternative to a hotel. Marc was great with communication and if we had an issue, would come right away to fix it. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marc Howell

I love hosting VRBO properties because it allows me to share unique and memorable experiences with guests from around the world. From providing cozy and comfortable accommodations to offering local tips and recommendations, hosting on VRBO allows me to create lasting connections and ensure guests have an unforgettable stay. It's a rewarding opportunity to showcase my hospitality, create cherished memories, and be a part of people's travel adventures.

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