Location: Swansboro, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (Located Near Emerald Isle and Hammocks Beach State Park)
Accommodations: Waterfront Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Loft + Den, 1.5+ Baths (Sleeps 6)
Sands Island is a private, 32-acre island, surrounded by thousands of acres of undeveloped marshes, island beaches and meandering natural water trails. A two-bedroom cottage is the lone structure on the island. Although only ten minutes by boat (provided with your rental) from historic Swansboro, North Carolina, this quiet, peaceful refuge seems a world away.
The cottage was built in 1997 using old-fashioned craftsmanship with locally milled pine floors, walls and ceiling and cedar shakes on the roof. It is comfortably furnished and environmentally friendly with solar-powered electricity and a gas-powered generator for the air conditioner and as backup. The water heater, stove and refrigerator run on gas. The cottage has two private bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sleeping loft, a complete kitchen with dining area, a living room with a wood-burning stove, a screened-in porch and air conditioning. It can comfortably accommodate a family of four to six or two couples.
Your rental includes a motorboat, kayak and canoe for your personal use, as well as parking and dockage on the mainland. You can tour the local waters, visit nearby Hammocks Beach for swimmming and surfing, or visit the beaches of Emerald Isle.
As part of your unique experience, a local captain will take you on a brief boat tour of the surrounding waters and nearby Swansboro waterfront so you can visit those places later in your own boat provided with your rental.
Smoking is not allowed inside.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Provided by gas powered generator.
- Wood Stove: Wood is provided
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Bunk Bed: Double size lower bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): Small TV available
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: The island is surrounded by the Intercoastal Waterway, Bogue Inlet and sound areas.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: No leash law on the island. Pets allowed on the screened in porch.
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Other Activities
- Access to Hammocks Beach State Park and beaches using boat provided with rental, historic downtown Swansboro, NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, fishing charters available, at several locations, jet ski rentals available nearby.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Apr-May .. $1995/week
Jun-Aug .. $2495/week
Sep-Oct .. $1995/week
Nov-Mar .. $1495/week
Non-refundable $150 pet fee is not included in the quotes listed above.
Bring your own linens or can be supplied for additional fee.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
The Unique Benefits of this Waterfront Cottage
Sands Island, aka “Ski Beach”, is one of many small protected islands along the coast of North Carolina. It is the only one in this area where you can rent a private cabin. The house sits 15 feet above the water, with a panoramic view of waving sea oats, rolling sand dunes and watery wilderness. Thousands of acres of undeveloped pristine marshes and waterways provide abundant opportunities to fish and to view and photograph wildlife. If you have children, this is a wonderful place for them to enjoy. There are no roads or vehicles on the island, only footpaths. Despite its remote and unspoiled atmosphere, Sands Island is only a half a mile or 10 minutes by boat from the conveniences and attractions of the village of Swansboro. The island is entirely private except for occasional boaters on the beach on the other side of the island on weekends.
Property Photos
- Your private island retreat. - Sands Island, North Carolina Waterfront Vacation Cottage With Fishing & Boating
- Relax in your rocking chair and enjoy the view from the screen in porch. - Sands Island, North Carolina Waterfront Vacation Cottage With Fishing & Boating
- Screened in porch - Sands Island, North Carolina Waterfront Vacation Cottage With Fishing & Boating
- Den area with wood stove overlooking Huggins Island.
- Den area with sofa bed.
- Kitchen and dining area with a view.
- Dining area - other small tables are available for extra seating.
- Wood stove in den.
- Bedroom with bunk bed.
- Second bedroom with a double bed.
- Beach area on Intercoastal Waterway side of the island.
- A skiff (small boat and motor) comes with your rental.
- Located at the intersection of Bogue Inlet and the ICW.
- View of Intercoastal Waterway.
- Boat and kayaks supplied for your stay.
- Explore the natural beauty of the island
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #238363
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