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Salty Oak Cottage 1 mile from downtown Swansboro

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A two-story house with a front porch, a brick pathway leading to the entrance, and a small garden area with potted plants and a plaque.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace.
A brick pathway leading to a house with a welcoming sign, surrounded by lush greenery and potted flowers.
A living room with a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A dining area with a round table, wicker chairs, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home offers space for 8 guests with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It includes 1 separate living room. Enjoy the patio for outdoor relaxation. Explore Salty Air Open Market and MacDaddy's Entertainment Center for nearby attractions.

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Swansboro, NC
  • Place, Hammocks Beach State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Master

1 King Bed

Downstairs Suite

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Beds

Upstairs

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Master

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

Downstairs Suite

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

Salty Oak Cottage 1 mile from downtown Swansboro

Salty Cottage is the perfect family home located less than one mile from historic downtown Swansboro and 6 miles from the beach's of Emerald Isle.
Salty cottage is a fully remolded 19th century historic home that was moved from downtown Swansboro to the banks of the
White Oak river.
You'll find the amenities are bountiful from the views of the white oak river through the live oaks off the back deck to the private bricked courtyard for morning coffee located just off your master suite.
The space
On the first floor you will find.
* living room
*Dining room
* Queen bedroom with on-suite bath and tv
* King bedroom with on-suite bath and tv
* Kitchen
* Laundry room/pantry
* front porch
* Back deck
* side walled courtyard

Upstairs you will find
* family room with sectional and 70" tv
* foose ball table
* Built-in double sized bunk beds with tv
* Twin bedroom with two twin size beds and 55" tv
* Full bath shared with twin bedroom and family room

Outdoors
* fire pit

Guest access
Full house, decks, courtyard, grounds all open to our guests.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4026947
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
Onsite 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 neighborhood

Swansboro

Swansboro is home to this vacation home. Star Hill Golf Club and Emerald Forest Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit MacDaddy's Entertainment Center and Salty Pirate Water Park. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also worth visiting.
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Swansboro, NC

What's nearby

  • MacDaddy's Entertainment Center - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Hammocks Beach State Park - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Emerald Isle Beach - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 15 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 39 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪34 Degrees North - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Salty Oak Cottage 1 mile from downtown Swansboro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Salty Oak Cottage 1 mile from downtown Swansboro ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salty Oak Cottage 1 mile from downtown Swansboro ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Salty Oak Cottage 1 mile from downtown Swansboro located?

Situated in Swansboro, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Hammocks Beach State Park, Hammocks Beach State Park Visitors Center, and MacDaddy's Entertainment Center. Star Hill Golf Club and Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is beautiful, private, and very relaxing! Hope to stay here again one day.
Stayed 40 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is lovely. We had a few bumps in the road but all addressed quickly. Would recommend and will stay again. Thank you Walter for sharing your home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I absolutely love this place. I would stay again. It is beautiful. The house is put together with so much detail and intention. It makes you feel very welcomed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was everything we dreamed of and more. My family is already ready to plan another trip! They had everything we needed, the beds were SO comfortable, and my kids loved having the entire upstairs to themselves. The gaming machine was also a hit. Communication was great with Walter. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would rent again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. Location is close to Swansboro and short trip to Bear Island. House had everything we needed. Front yard was great for the kids to have water guns and nerf guns. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing southern cottage!

We had the best wedding weekend at this gorgeous house. The interior and exterior are stunning and have so much character. The hosts were so accommodating and responded quickly if there were questions. Will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2025
Thank you Jordan, we're glad you chose to stay with us on your big day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Funeral

Walter was excellent to deal with. Great customer service and had the house ready for our family prior to the original check in time. We were thankful to stay in such a beautiful place close to our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Trip

We had a great stay! Walter was great about responding quickly! The house was cute and well stocked. The beds were comfortable. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home!!

Property is just as listed. Property is conveniently located to beach, shopping, restaurants, etc. Host was very responsive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay at the Salty Oak Cottage! It was beautiful, cozy, clean, and I love the way it was decorated. The beds and furniture are all comfortable and there’s plenty of sleeping space. Sitting out back felt like sitting in the woods and was so peaceful. We appreciated the little touches like coffee pods, snacks, and a charging cord. Wish we could’ve stayed longer, but we will definitely book again when we’re back in town to visit family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely charming Swansboro house!

My entire family could not get over how quaint this beautiful Swansboro home was…we enjoyed coffee on the back deck, the proximity to downtown and how the host added little touches for their guests including water, snacks and welcome card. Host was excellent at communication and this was probably our best VRBO experience to date. Checking out was a breeze, we just hated to leave!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2024
Thank you for the kind words Megan! We enjoyed hosting you and your family and hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Emerald Isle/Swansboro

The 5 of us had a nice stay in this charming home. Beautiful plants, flowers and brick walkway. Had the weather not been so very hot we would have utilized the nice sitting areas outside more, especially quaint at night with the string lights on. The home had nice decor items all around which would make me nervous if I had young children with me. There are a couple steps in one of the bedrooms, which is nice to know if you have older guests who don’t do well with stairs. The smaller bedroom has a mounted tv that is too large and has to be slid over to get into closet or bathroom. My teen enjoyed the whole upstsairs. Kitchen was well stocked. Plenty of space to park in large driveway. Quick drive into Swansboro and to Emerald Isle. We had no problem finding beach parking. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was amazing. Family loved the house and location. Host was great with communication and very easy check-in / check -out....The kitchen could use a bit more room to store the food the renters bring..but that was the only slight negitive.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My small group enjoyed our stay thoroughly. The house was very charming and tastefully decorated. We were able to relax comfortably with no worries. The house is also conveniently located close to several places of interest. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 18, 2026
Thanks Chris, we've enjoyed having you guys!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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