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Oceanfront 4BR | Porch Swinging + Dolphin Watching
🌊 Oceanfront family favorite! • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 2 king bedrooms with ocean views • 2 oceanfront decks for relaxing & dining • New surf-design hot/cold outdoor shower at beach stairs • Comfy Arhaus sectional for movie nights • Fully stocked with beach gear, games, linens & towels • Dog-friendly** & peaceful—perfect for making memories 🐾🏖 **pet fee automatically included when you add pets to the reservation** Traveling with a larger group? This home can be booked together with our ne

Kick back at the Slackin Shack!
Welcome aboard the "Slackin Shack" - our beautiful handcrafted houseboat, located right on the water in the heart of Historic Downtown Swansboro! This charming and unique home is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the North Carolina coast in a truly special way. The interior has been fully updated with modern amenities for a comfortable stay, while the outside spaces allow you to take in the breathtaking beauty of the waterway and scenery in style. Escape to the Crystal Coast today!

Waterfront Studio Apartment
Waterfront views ! Out door balcony/ deck for evening relaxing and watching the sunset. This second story studio apartment has beautiful views of the New River/Wilson Bay area in Downtown Jacksonville. Minutes to all Military Bases, local shopping , malls. Check out the Riverwalk downtown area for morning walks or jogging. This 1 bedroom studio is a perfect relaxing getaway . The bedroom has a queen bed with full bath. ( if needed a single roll away bed or an air mattress can be provided)

Stunning Water-front Home with Private Dock
Experience Southern Charm at “The Landing”. Situated on a very large lot with a panoramic view of the water, surrounded by majestic oaks. Private dock with water access and a public boat ramp near make this an ideal fishing destination. Recent renovations to a large portion of the home including updated bathrooms, new paint, and flooring. Plenty of room to relax both inside and out with a sun porch, deck, and patio. You will love the sunrises and sunsets at "The Landing”. No pets allowed!

Sweet Caroline on the Canal 💖
Amazingly spacious with breathtaking views of the canal, Sweet Caroline has it all!! Screened-in porch for your morning coffee, private boat dock, and best of all a five minute walk to warm sandy beaches, a park/playground, bars, an arcade, Hot Mess Studio, and the Minute Man Food Mart! Whether you’re a couple looking for a quiet getaway, a family looking to make memories, or a fisherman seeking a comfortable bed, it's the ultimate spot. Surf City is a perfect vacation destination!

Duplex delight w/gators & coffee
Centrally located to Camp Lejeune, MCAS, restaurants, shopping and beaches - 25 miles either north or south of Jacksonville. Whether your trip is for business or pleasure, make sure to keep an eye out for the gator in the backyard creek. Kayakers be mindful if you decide to cruise to the New River as gators have been sighted along that journey. Plenty of sidewalks if you must get a run/walk in before your day begins. And finally enjoy a cup of coffee relaxing on the covered porch.

Romantic Waterfront Escape with hottub and kayak
Fishing paradise and breathtaking sunrise and moonlight from your private hottub on the back deck. Tandem kayak and small jon boat included. You can fish, kayak, or wade from the back yard! We've caught drum, flounder, shrimp, etc. Master has a king nectar bed and an amazing view of the water from the picture windows. 3 miles to beach, 13 miles to Aquarium, & 13 miles to Camp Lejeune. The road is close but once you exit your vehicle, you feel like you are in your own lil paradise.

Hot tub, Beach Front, Private, Walk to Restaurants
Excellent views of the ocean from the spacious deck in the middle of the island. Enjoy your morning coffee & watch the dolphins swim by as you relax in the wonderful gazebo. Beach & pier can be had from the 3 sundecks complete with hot tub, deck furniture & benches. Transportation is not needed as Surf City Heart is centrally located within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, groceries, parks/playground boat tours and more. Direct private beach access from the back deck.

Your Private Island | Eco-Glamping | NC Coast
FEATURED ON: HGTV and TrentTheTraveler (2 Days ALONE on an Island) Glamp in a Tiny Cabin! Swansboro is named in “The 25 coolest towns in America to visit in 2021” Matador Network No boat? No problem. We have a licensed captain that will get you to and from the island included in your booking. Th entire island with Tiny House Cabin Completely private with 360 degrees of shoreline 40' Private Dock Cabin 4 kayaks 1 Queen Bed 1 Double Bed in Loft Fire pit Generator AC/Heat

We call it The Point….
If you are an artist, fisherperson, kayaker, boater or just someone who wants to chill, you will love this. It’s quirky, private, artsy and has soul to refresh yours. Our waterfront paradise sits on a point on Queens Creek with a 180-degree view of the quarter-mile-wide estuary, just upriver from the Intracoastal Waterway and 5 miles from the ocean. We’ve rehabbed a 1959 fishing cottage, 2 bed, 2 bath surrounded by glass w/ kitchen and living facing the water.

Private waterfront retreat
What sets us apart: -Private waterfront, dock, and deep water access -Fishing, shrimping, and crabbing -Tasteful furnishings and expansive amenities. We pull out all stops to ensure your stay is perfect. -Peace and tranquility unlike staying at the beach or hotel, or in a development -Convenient access to the beach, boat launch, and area military bases -A glimpse into a simpler time and life in a coastal fishing town -Ask about our kayak rentals!

New River Shanty Updated
Come and enjoy country living on the water. The sun rise over the water in the morning is a delight as well as the colorful night skies. A private screened in porch is set up for you to relax and take in the sites. The property is next door to a public boat ramp and dry stack marina. The property sits in the old part of Sneads Ferry. Camp Lejeune South gate is 1.8 miles, MARSOC 4.3 miles and Stone Bay gate is 6.2 miles away. Beach is 8.3 miles away.
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Couple of Pisces - On the Ocean

Star Struck- Oceanfront B/Pool/Steps from Beach!

Waterfront, Private Boat Ramp & Dock, Elevator

Beachfront Double Master Bedroom•Hot Tub•Toys!

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SEA STILTS. Ocean Front. 3BR/2BA. Beds Made!

Waterfront Get-Away

2 King Suites, Pool, Hot Tub & Ocean/Bay Views!
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Blue Space - a couples retreat

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The Lookout: Tranquil Beachfront Condo

Luxurious Condo,Hot Tubs,Massage Chair,Retro Games

Water’s Edge

Spectacular Balcony View-Beach Access with Pool

Luxury Ocean Front
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