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The Shore House, with private boat access in neighborhood

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Shore House
Screened front porch
Screened front porch
Property grounds
Fully fenced backyard

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Swansboro, NC
  • Place, Hammocks Beach State Park Visitors Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hammocks Beach State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

The Shore House, with private boat access in neighborhood

At The Shore House, every detail is carefully curated to provide a memorable coastal retreat for our guest. Our accommodations feature cozy interior , WI-FI, complimentary bikes, beach chairs/towels. We offer wet mooring dock access (located about a mile away) for those guest who would like to bring a boat. Embrace the coastal lifestyle of historic Swansboro and enjoy local boutiques, eateries and festivals. You will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located place.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Additional $ 50
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Sand is better at the beach, not in your bed…we ask that shoes are removed on screened porch or placed in basket provided inside the house.
Please bring your dog’s personal bed/crate. I have provided blankets for your pet; please avoid pets lying directly on furniture and beds.
One pet limit with breed and size restrictions. Additional $25 fee for additional pet, upon owners approval . No cats.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3900487vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Swansboro

Located in Swansboro, this holiday home is near a water park and by the sea. Hammocks Beach State Park and Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include MacDaddy's Entertainment Center and Salty Pirate Water Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Emerald Forest Golf and Emerald Isle Adventures. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Swansboro, NC

What's nearby

  • Hammocks Beach State Park Visitors Center - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Hammocks Beach State Park - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Emerald Isle Woods Park - 15 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Emerald Isle Beach - 15 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 35 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shore House, with private boat access in neighborhood pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shore House, with private boat access in neighborhood?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shore House, with private boat access in neighborhood on 11 May 2026 start from AU$567, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Shore House, with private boat access in neighborhood?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Shore House, with private boat access in neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shore House, with private boat access in neighborhood?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Shore House, with private boat access in neighborhood located?

This family-friendly Swansboro holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hammocks Beach State Park and Hammocks Beach State Park Visitors Center. MacDaddy's Entertainment Center and Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mitch E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is as advertised - both clean and spacious with great fenced in back yard - and the hosts are both friendly and responsive. Great get-away place and convenient location
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2026
Such a pleasure to host Mitch, his wife and pups! They were clean, tidy, and mindful of the space throughout the stay. Always welcome back!
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim was more than helpful in making sure our stay was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Great stay

Everything here was just perfect. Everything we could possibly have asked for - thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Great for family vaca

We had a fantastic time at the shore house. It was perfect for our family visit, close to so many family activities, parks, restaurants. Property was so cute and extremely clean/organized. We would absolutely stay at the shore house again
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

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

Fishing trip

We had a wonderful time.So close to town and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most perfect house and experience! Our stay and experience couldn’t have been more spectacular…everything we’d hoped for! HIGHLY recommend the property and owners of this beach town cottage! Five stars, without a doubt! Clean, convenient, cozy, and stocked with anything you could need!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

molly o.

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

Great Weekend!

Great relaxing weekend with my sons! Enjoyed the house, so inviting and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deanna s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property, well maintained, beautifully decorated. We appreciated the attention to details, we were provided all the little extras so it felt more like home. Thank you for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful place to stay! The house is perfect—clean, well-decorated, new appliances, and well-furnished. We loved the layout of the house, the screened-in front porch, and the deck. Beds were so comfortable! We would definitely stay here again, and we just might. The neighborhood was quiet and we took walks each day. The nearby playground was also a favorite!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

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

excellent

Went there to race at carteret speedway and this place was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Short Vacation

The property was perfect. Close to Emerald Isle as well as Onslow Beach on Camp Lejuene. We walked to breakfast and Dinner the restaurants in the area were excellent. The home was the cleanest property we have ever visited and anything we needed was in the home. We hope to visit again soon. Excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth J.

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

Perfect!

This little house was the perfect house for my sister and myself. It is a beautiful, well-equipped house in a quiet neighborhood. The hostess, Kim, was very welcoming and quick to respond if we had any questions. The house is a short walk to the Swansboro water-front, and a short drive to Hammock's Beach state Park or to the Point in Emerald Isle. Many restaurants and shops are also withing walking distance. Absolutely loved our stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Shore House felt like “home away from home” the minute we walked in the door! The house was above and beyond expectations! From the thoughtfully provided amenities to the beautifully decorated and comfortable home. Our hosts responded quickly to any questions. We will definitely return the next time we vacation in the Swansboro-Emerald Isle area! (It’s only a 15 minute drive to Emerald Isle.) We highly recommend vacationing at The Shore House!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Lovely very dog friendly home

We stayed at this VRBO for a week as we celebrated our son’s 20 year military retirement. I was especially impressed with the awesome dog friendly accommodations from the wooden fenced yard area to the doggie bowls and pads supplied. This VRBO is close to shopping, restaurants and the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and would choose this place again if needed. Thanks sooo much for the hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Comfortable family vist

This was the perfect place for a weekend visit with family. Very clean home with everything in its place. Renovated home conveniently located to everything. There is a public park within eyeshot of the driveway. The fenced in back yard is perfect for pets if you have them. The owners were welcoming and flexible with our potentially changing plans.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2024
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting your family. We appreciated your sweet note and picture your daughter colored for us. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karla b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim was amazing! We were planning a trip from South Carolina to coincide with the birth of our second grandchild. The timing was unpredictable, as births can be. Kim was so flexible with us. We were able to give her updates and get a response in a very short amount of time. The house was perfect, thoughtfully-decorated, with comfort in mind. So many short-term rentals have furniture that looks trendy but is not comfy! This house is truly comfortable. The location was convenient to everything we needed, included the neighborhood park within walking distance! We enjoyed walking our dogs in the neighborhood too! This will be our go-to place to stay when visiting our kids and grandchildren!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

The Perfect Stay in Swansboro

The house on Shore Dr was perfect for our family and dog. The house was very organized and clean. It was very cute. The bedding was excellent and very comfortable. The amenities and location of the house to downtown Swansboro was ideal for walking to dinner or the waterfront where we had access to kayaks/SUP and place to keep our boat. Kim and Jerry were great hosts. We would recommend this place to anyone. John & Lori
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

The Shore House

We did enjoy staying at the Shore House!! We loved the remodeling! You had it well supplied! In fact, I found the iron & used it. Couldn’t find iron board till last day!! We did have unexpected guest. My brother & his son joined us for 2 days, thus I owe you more money! I didn’t get to take the sheet off their beds. My only suggestion for you is in bathroom. I would add a rail to hold on to when getting out of the tub. The towel rack should never be used as rail. We are 75. We are coming Sept 26 for niece’s wedding!! We will probably book it! Thank you! Barbara
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kim and Jerry Bessette

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Welcome to the Shore house, a place where the sea breeze carries whispers of joy and memories yet to be made. As you step onto the sandy shores of our little slice of heaven, may the waves of tranquility wash over you, bringing serenity to your soul.
Growing up at the crystal coast, surrounded by the beauty of nature's wonders, has instilled in us a deep appreciation for the simple pleasures of life.
From boating adventures to lazy days on the beach with family, each moment has shaped us into who we are today.
Our journey together, intertwined by fate and love, began at Camp Lejeune where my husband served in the USMC. Through the twists and turns of life, we have wandered across the vast expanse of this great country, but the call of the ocean has always drawn us back to our roots.
Swansboro, the friendly city by the sea, welcomes you with open arms and warm hearts. Here, amidst the laughter of seagulls and the gentle lullaby of the waves, may you and your loved ones forge unforgettable memories that will stand the test of time. So, embrace the sun-kissed days and starlit nights, for this is where magic happens, and dreams come to life.

Why they chose this property

Explore beyond your room at The Shore House and discover a variety of activities and attractions to enhance your visit. Embrace the coastal lifestyle exploring the stunning shores of Emerald Isle, day on the boat exploring nearby islands, let your kids play at the nearby Pirate's Den playground, or wander through historic Swansboro to find local boutiques and eateries. Boating enthusiasts can enjoy dock access for convenience.

What makes this property unique

Each room is a sanctuary of relaxation, thoughtfully designed to guarantee your utmost comfort throughout your stay. Enjoy cozy bedding, high-speed WI-FI, complimentary bikes, and all the amenities needed for a blissful getaway. Whether you seek a romantic retreat, a family vacation, or a solo adventure, we cater to your every need, promising a peaceful and enjoyable time by the shore.

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