Location: Swansboro, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (60 miles N of Wilmington, 20 miles E of Jacksonville, NC) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
This Vacation Home could be a destination in itself with it's 2300 square feet of interior living space plus another 1000 square feet of covered porches that wrap completely around, to take advantage of the spectacular views and the back yard garden.
The Clyde S. Pittman home as it is called in the National Register of Historic Places was built in 1906 by local craftsmen for Mr. Pittman, a merchant and former Mayor of the Town of Swansboro.
The home is situated in the center of the Historic District of this almost three-hundred year old fishing village. The Historic District and much of the waterfront shopping is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The home is one block uphill from the water, and two blocks from lots of quaint shopping and dining.
Renovation and restoration of the Pittman home at 206 Elm Street was begun by the owners during April 1996, and initialy completed September 2000, with continuous improvements since.
It has all the Southern charm that an old home can have with the comfortable feel of modern conveniences. The home has three separate bedrooms and two modern full baths.
Two of the most enjoyable features of the home are the extensive porches and the tin roof, they both make for a most romantic environment especially when it rains.
However the best that the Pittman home has to offer are the panoramic views of the Town of Swansboro, the Historic District, and the other historic homes and businesses, the boat docks, the Marinas, the shrimp boats, the seafood market, the White Oak River, the Bay of Swansboro, the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway, the barrier islands, the world-famous Outer Banks, and distant views of the Atlantic Ocean breaking upon Hammocks Beach State Park (ranked the #2 best beach walk in America by USA Today).
Many renters have said the best part is the walking distance to the numerous restaurants. Other renters have told me they enjoyed the friendly conversations with the neighbors. I think you will find your own reasons to enjoy this qaint coastal town.
My wife and I have tried to make this the very best vacation value anywhere and it is an exceptional value for being so near the Atlantic Ocean (five miles by road), but don't let the low price fool you into thinking it is not a quality rental. The reason we keep the price low is to encourage couples or small families to rent our home rather than a motel room. We do not encourage our historic Home to be used for multiple family gatherings as it increases the wear and tear on this property, we hope you will agree.
Call, or E-mail for more information and verification of rental bookings dates and rates. I offer a military discount.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Separate heating and cooling systems for upstairs and downstairs
- Washer: Full size
- Dryer: Full Size
- Linens Provided
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: The street parking in front of the home has room for four cars nosed in or one RV or one truck with boat trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : Basic cable provided
- DVD (3)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: A few of both VCR and DVD
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System (2)
- Music Library: Very limited
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: with automatic ice maker
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Wraps around three sides of the back of the house
- Balcony (2) : One upper and one lower on front of house with best water views from upper balcony.
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Water View: View of the Bay of Swansboro, the White Oak River and the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway plus distant views of two of the Islands of the Outer Banks chain and numerous small uninhabited islands. Close to anything and everything having to do with water.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet: Currently provided if desired at additional cost
- Other Amenities
- Historic Charm with Modern Amenities, Renovation completed September 2000, Fireplaces, Double Porches on front with unequaled views of Harbor, Swansboro Bay, Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway, Barrier Islands, Outer Banks and the Ocean, Central Downtown Location, within four blocks of six good restaurants, five miles from three different grocery stores, Home listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Wrap-around Porch on three sides of back, Lots of outdoor seating, mature back yard English type garden, Two Heat Pumps for air-conditioning and heating, four TVs, Radios, Quality Furniture and Decorations, Parking for up to four autos, Boat slips available for rent just 2 blocks from home. Aquarium 15 miles, minutes from Hammocks Beach State Park ferry service, Great local seafood market one half mile from the front door. No Smoking inside, no pets without $200 non-refundable pet deposit
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: $200.00 non-refundable pet deposit.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Hiking (both in town and on the beach), Golf (several courses), 2 Fitness Centers nearby, State Parks, National Forest, National Seashore, Lighthouse, Wild Horses on uninhabited Barrier Islands, Fishing (both freshwater and saltwater), Saltwater Fishing includes Charter Deep Sea Fishing, Pier Fishing, and Surf Fishing, Shopping one block from front door, Six Quality Restaurants within a four block radius, Kayaking and Canoeing, Snorkeling/Diving numerous ship wrecks along the coast, Almost anything having to do with water is available locally, remodeled aquarium 15 miles away, Additionally - there are two large Military Bases nearby available to tour Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (12 miles) and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (30 miles)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Peak* .............................. $1095/week plus tax and cleaning fee
Off**... $165/night (2 night min) .. $ 850/week .. $1900/month .. $4500/3 months
*Peak Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day
**Off Season: All other dates
Off Season rates are negotiable. Expect to add 7% TAX and $55 cleaning fee
Checks or cash only, 50% deposit to hold reservation
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Historic Coastal Home with Water Views on Three Sides
Year Purchased: 1996
Why the Owner Chose Swansboro
We bought this historic home when it was in pretty bad shape and spent 5 years rebuilding it from the ground up. During the rehabilitation we fell in love with the quaint little town of Swansboro and all the friendly people. We also fell in love with this house and decided to try renting it so that we would not have to sell it.
The Unique Benefits at this House
As you will find in the remainder of the rental listing this Historic Home in the heart of the Historic District of Swansboro has water views from several rooms and windows and porches. It has wonderful sea breezes blowing accross the porches every afternoon. It is walking distance to several very nice restaurants and lots of shopping. It is a lot of fun to stay in Swansboro.
Owner's Map of Swansboro
Becky and I are from Nebraska, Becky from the Western part of the state and Harold from the central part. We met at college in 1970, married in 1971, we have two grown sons, two daughter's-in-law and two grandsons.
The USMC first brought us to Eastern NC in 1980 and we kept coming back. Harold retired from the USMC in 1997, and continues to work as a contract flight instructor at MCAS Cherry Point. Becky is a School Psychologist in the local school system.
Property Photos
- Cottage Exterior - Swansboro, NC - North Carolina Home in the Historic District - Near Hammocks Beach State Park
- Upper Porch - Swansboro, NC - North Carolina Home in the Historic District - Near Hammocks Beach State Park
- Water View from Porch - Swansboro, NC - North Carolina Home in the Historic District - Near Hammocks Beach State Park
- Aerial photo of Swansboro and the water
- Shrimp boats at sunset Swansboro, NC
- Backyard with peaches on the tree
- Front door entry to home
- Living room
- Kitchen island and dining room
- Upstairs family room
- One of the three bedrooms
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I am not sure why none of our hundreds of guests have not entered a comment here but from the hundreds of positive comments made to my face, the additional comments made in our entry table guest book and the many return renters I can assure you that our Historic Rental Home here in Swansboro is enjoyed by almost everyone who has ever visited.