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Walk Score 99/ Waterfront/Upscale Design/ 2 Kayaks

Riverfront apartment in Swansboro with free breakfast

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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Swansboro, NC

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk Score 99/ Waterfront/Upscale Design/ 2 Kayaks

Guests will enjoy easy access to shopping, restaurants, and everything beautiful downtown Swansboro has to offer. This newly renovated apartment features gorgeous water views of the White Oak River and overlooks Swansboro, Bicentennial Park. This apartment is located beside a kayak rental shop and a restaurant (By the Bridge). It is a great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just hanging out. Parking is free public parking. Perfect for a couples getaway or small family retreat!

Get ready to relax and recharge in this charming waterfront studio apartment, located in the heart of downtown Swansboro. With a cozy king bed and stunning views, this is the perfect spot for your next coastal getaway. Includes 2 kayaks for your whole stay from Swansboro Paddle and Kayaking!

When you step outside, you’ll find adventure waiting for you. A public fishing pier is right outside your door, making it easy to cast a line and enjoy the peaceful water views. If you’re feeling adventurous, head next door to the watersports business where you can rent kayaks, paddleboards, or boats to explore the beautiful waterways at your own pace.

When hunger strikes, you won’t have to go far—there’s a fantastic restaurant on-site called `By the Bridge,` where you can treat yourself to delicious local dishes. Plus, you’ll love being within walking distance of Swansboro’s charming shops, cozy cafes, and lively downtown scene.

Whether you’re here for a weekend escape or a longer stay, this studio offers everything you need for a relaxing and fun waterfront retreat. Book your stay today and make Swansboro your home away from home!

We provide keyed entry, so you will not have to meet someone to pick up a key or check in at an office.

An email will be sent out 3 days prior to check-in with arrival instructions to include:

Property Address
Lock Code
Wi-Fi Password
Other important details

Available whenever needed!

Apartment is located in Downtown Swansboro in Bicentennial Park. Around you is a few businesses as well as a public park with a fishing pier! Lots of outdoor activities and shopping available within walking distance!

Parking in front of the Airbnb is public. Please travel in one car. Weekends tend to be trickier for parking. If there are not any spots available, you can park across the street in Downtown Swansboro or up the road at Riverside Park!

Need an early check in or checkout? Just let us know it is a $100 Fee.

Downtown Swansboro:

Explore the “Friendly City by the Sea” with its charming boutiques, antique shops, and waterfront views. Don’t miss dining at local favorites like `By the Bridge.`
Hammocks Beach State Park

Take a ferry or kayak to Bear Island for pristine, undeveloped beaches, perfect for shelling, birdwatching, and relaxing in nature.
Watersports Adventures

Rent a kayak, paddleboard, or boat to explore the White Oak River and surrounding inlets. Perfect for a day on the water!
Fishing and Boating

Drop a line at the public fishing pier or charter a boat for inshore or offshore fishing excursions.
Swansboro Music and Arts Scene

Enjoy local festivals, outdoor concerts, and art galleries showcasing regional talent.

Emerald isle:
Emerald Isle Beach

Relax on the soft, sandy beaches, known for their family-friendly vibe, clean waters, and breathtaking sunsets.
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

Spend the day fishing or simply take a stroll to soak in panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Emerald Isle Woods Park

Hike nature trails, picnic in serene settings, or launch a kayak for a tranquil paddle along the sound.
The Salty Pirate Waterpark

A hit with families, this waterpark features slides, lazy rivers, and splash zones for kids and adults alike.
Bike the Emerald Path

Cruise along the 11-mile multi-use path that stretches through Emerald Isle, offering scenic views and a safe way to explore the island.
No parties, no outside vendors, no overnight guests without our approval prior to your stay.
Do not engage in illegal activity on the property at any time.
If you break or damage anything in or on the property, please let us know so we can arrange for its repair before the next guest’s arrival.
No smoking
Pets are allowed, however, please keep them off the couches and bed.

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties, no outside vendors, no overnight guests without our approval prior to your stay. Do not engage in illegal activity on the property at any

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 apartment is on the waterfront. 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. Emerald Forest Golf and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Swansboro, NC

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 34 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jordan's Smokehouse & Seafood - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk Score 99/ Waterfront/Upscale Design/ 2 Kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Walk Score 99/ Waterfront/Upscale Design/ 2 Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk Score 99/ Waterfront/Upscale Design/ 2 Kayaks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk Score 99/ Waterfront/Upscale Design/ 2 Kayaks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Salty Air Open Market and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hammocks Beach State Park Visitors Center and MacDaddy's Entertainment Center. Star Hill Golf Club and Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the decor and the location. The little bar/restaurant two doors down was another great perk/benefit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway!

Booked at the last minute for a weekend getaway. Marc was very communicative and accommodating! The unit is cute and perfect for our interests of shopping, food, and beach time. There were even games in the unit that we took next door to the cafe for a relaxing, fun meal. The reason for 4 stars: we could easily hear people walking on the floor above us in the morning hours and the property's parking lot is shared with the community, and it was full (as was the one across the street) when we returned to the unit around dinner time/sunset. This said, we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

A F.

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

Cute place

Wonderful host and neat, well-appointed room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elwood S.

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

Elwood from Suffolk Virginia

Great place. Great location. Great people. Great Vacation. Already sharing with friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna M.

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

Very cute place that’s super convenient!

The location is amazing and views are gorgeous! Close to so much, including the beach!! Perfect place that’s nicely decorated. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Swansboro! We had great food and hospitality everywhere we went.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Brad H.

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

Nice Place

Marc is a very accommodating gentleman with a neat little place. I really appreciate the hospitality.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

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

Fabulous waterfront stay

This apartment is in a great location in downtown Swansboro. It's right on the water and next to a nice little park. It's perfect for a couple, especially if you like kayaking. We had the good fortune of meeting Marc and it was a pleasure. We have been coming to the area for several years and were very pleased to find this spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S., Griffin

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

Nothing but great

I booked this place because my daughter is stationed at Camp Lejune. Her baby was due to arrive on Feb 3 and I had reservations for that date. Life through a minor curve and we needed the place sooner. Marc was amazing at changing my dates as well as making arrangements so we could check in a day ahead of our reschedule reservation. The place was wonderful. The location is perfect and the accommodating hospitality was amazing. Thank you again we highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Ryan L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dirty, Not Family Friendly, Live Music and Like Sleeping in a Bar

Checked in late at night after a day of travel. The sleeper sofa was covered with dog hair and food crumbs and seemed to have not been cleaned for some time. The duvet provided for the sleeper sofa was covered with dog hair and had multiple urine stains, this was unusable. It was too late for any resolution so we made the best of it and went to bed. It was difficult getting to bed as there was a lot of foot traffic as well as vehicle traffic directly outside of the room coming from the bar next door. Yes the restaurant listed in the description turns into a full blown bar in the evening. Following morning my wife got a total of 5 minutes of “warm” water in the shower. I texted the owner and he said they only have a 10 gallon tank and that you should only expect 8-10 minutes of hot water. 8-10 minutes of hot water for 3 people is unacceptable. Brushed my teeth in the sink and it was slow to drain leaving a nasty film on the sink. I notified the owner and he told me “there is draino under the sink if you want to try that”. While I appreciate his prompt response, I’m not paying to fix his issues. The following night we returned after a day at the beach to a live music concert taking place on the opposite side of the unit from the bar. So think loud live music about 30 feet from the head of the bed in the room. Lots of patrons outside of the room drinking snd smoking. It was like living in a live music bar. Contacted the owner and left as the room was uninhabitable for a family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

kitsy g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and hope to go again. I could not walk far and hubby can so the location where he could be active and I enjoyed the water. Love the decor too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was nothing really "wrong" with it. It was smaller than we thought (especially the toilet). The "free breakfast" was not included, which we found out about after booking. The first day we were there, Monday, the shop was closed and we could not use the kayaks which were included as well. We found out late on Monday that we could have gone out and just let them know, but there was no information or communications about that until we called with a cable issue. The rest of the week was GREAT with the kayaks! Very friendly and responsive to issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

desiree h.

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

Weekend trip

10 out of 10 definitely would come back again views were amazing definitely some good fishing people are very nice and the restaurant next door AMAZING
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Lovely place

Lovely place in an excellent location. Walkable to restaurants etc and clean. Will for sure stay again when in the area and needing a place to rest. Host was very communicative throughout the stay and check in was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

cute vs practical

this is were cute clashes with practical, we were surprised but no place to hang up and clothes, no way to wash out any glass etc. it had a sux drawer dresser with 5 of them full of misc stuff.although nice and close to downtown swansboro, it just wasnt for us
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

Convenient location

Easy walk to several restaurants and short drive to Carteret speedway for the Croatan Buck Fifty
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Great place

Super cozy place. Great location, nice restaurant next door. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Henry d.

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

Ghosted Property Owner

I booked the weekend for my parter and my 1 year anniversary. Swansboro is a town I fell in love with when I moved to NC and was excited to show her the charming town. Unfortunately, starting the day before we were set to leave I started losing vision in my eye. On the morning we were to leave for the vacation, I had to go into the ER to have emergency surgery to save my vision. I messaged Marc, the property owner, that I would be unable to make it due to emergency surgery and if there was any way I could cancel. Marc didn’t respond despite quickly replying to my questions prior to the visit. After a week, I tried again, asking if we could discuss the unfortunate cancellation. Now, multiple messages to him and calls from VRBO’s customer service over the last month and a half, Marc has continued to ghost both me and VRBO. I understand I cancelled past the cancellation policy, but I was hoping to maybe work out a discounted stay off-season, maybe getting my cleaning fee back as I gave him notice it wasn’t needed, or at least some acknowledgment. I can’t speak to the property, I know I was excited to visit and I’m sure it is wonderful, but I can say the Host Marc is not a great communicator and lacks basic empathy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Spectacular

The property was very nice and clean, had everything we needed. We loved the restaurant next door and loved the fact we could walk under the bridge to go to the downtown Swansboro. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice place

The decorations were very nice and it was clean! I loved the town of Swansboro and access to the fishing pier/park right outside the door. It was very picturesque and convenient since we brought the dog. The only think I will say is that I didnt realize this was an old store front which is super cool and different but several people tried walking in until we learned to lock the door at all times and pulled the curtain. Also didnt see a hot tub while we were there althought I didnt reach out to the host to ask either so thats on me.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

Hidden Jewel

Looking forward to our next stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Perfect trip

Just as advertised - just a short walk under the bridge (which is cool!) to downtown. Great little town with a lot of history, shops, and restaurants/bars. The apartment has been meticulously crafted inside a storefront - very well done! Just park in front of the sign...it looks like a storefront, but it's a cute little place that is perfect for 2 people
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia T.

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

Great getaway

It was a very pleasant stay and just like the pictures! With a great view and right beside downtown
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Location is amazing

Loved the place! Super clean and inviting, will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie H.

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

Seaside stat

Great location with access to downtown swansboro in walking distance. Check in process was seamless as was checkout. The property manager was available via phone without issue. Would definitely stat here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carol K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice for a weekend

We stayed for a week and it would’ve been fine for a weekend. There is no kitchen-not even sink in kitchen. I didn’t realize it’s a storefront. It was probably mentioned, but I must not have noticed. Nice decor. Beautiful park right next door and cute little shopping and restaurants within walking distance. Easy access to Emerald Isle Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marc Howell

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Marc has been hosting bnb’s for 3 years now! He currently manages 6 properties on the East Coast of NC! He loves the outdoors and running his two small businesses!

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