Title: On the water 5 mins from Emerald Isle. Awesome kayaking with kayaks and Launch! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=105785069&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # On the water 5 mins from Emerald Isle. Awesome kayaking with kayaks and Launch! Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for On the water 5 mins from Emerald Isle. Awesome kayaking with kayaks and Launch! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - On the water 5 mins from Emerald Isle. Awesome kayaking with kayaks and Launch! (Swansboro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105790000/105785100/105785069/26dde750.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - On the water 5 mins from Emerald Isle. Awesome kayaking with kayaks and Launch! 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(Swansboro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105790000/105785100/105785069/a72ebd2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Kayakers Haven is your peaceful coastal retreat located on the water near Emerald Isle's beaches. Launch a kayak from the house into secluded creeks and wildlife-packed waterways or unwind at the patio with outdoor dining, chiminea, cornhole, and grill. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Gym ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### On the water 5 mins from Emerald Isle. Awesome kayaking with kayaks and Launch! Located on a very peaceful loop road with nothing across the street except the still-water finger creek and kayak launch out into some of the best kayaking in the area. We have kayaks, bikes, a soft-top surfboard, a bodyboard, beach chairs, sandcastle set, life jackets, and much more you are welcome to use at your own risk! Our home also offers direct access to Cape Carteret’s new bike path, which loops around the entire town. Grab one of our bikes or hop on our fun and unique double-bench trolley bike — an unforgettable way for the whole family to cruise around town together! Explore nearby attractions just 1–2 miles away, including Mac Daddy’s Amusement Center, a full-service gym, parks, restaurants, and more. The main living area has plenty of room for the whole family to gather, eat, and enjoy each other’s company. For movie nights, relax with a theater experience on the 75" smart TV. The dining table conveniently slides away from the wall to reveal a bench, comfortably seating up to eight guests. Rest easy on our high-quality mattresses in both bedrooms, each equipped with blackout curtains to ensure a restful night’s sleep. Outside, there are picnic tables, a covered patio that features two dining tables, a bar-height table, grill, and a full covered outdoor bathroom. Enjoy friendly games with cornhole boards, our mini disc golf course, badminton or toss a football or frisbee in the spacious back yard—perfect for relaxing and playing. All outdoor spaces are shared between the main house and small guest house, so feel free to enjoy whatever is available! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near an outlet shopping mall - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Gym - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycles - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Recycling - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Water dispenser - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105790000/105784800/105784767/a50e4342.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 minutes from the beach! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Cedar Point, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Star Hill Golf Club and Silver Creek Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Salty Air Open Market and Emerald Plantation. MacDaddy's Entertainment Center and Salty Pirate Water Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. [Visit our Cedar Point travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cedar-Point.dx6058258) [View more Vacation homes in Cedar Point](https://www.expedia.ca/Cedar-Point-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6058258-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.70808%2C-77.07236&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=63wIxtXT1srRXPtr--njGORKwbs=) Swansboro, NC ### What's nearby - ![Great pier in Emerald Isle ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183749/ee91b74b-6f78-4b14-af03-139c9001d977.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier 9 min drive \- 9.8 km - Star Hill Golf Club 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - MacDaddy's Entertainment Center 2 min drive \- 2.6 km - Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center 37 min drive \- 45.3 km - Marine Corps Air Station New River 50 min drive \- 68.6 km ### Getting around - Havelock Station 29 min drive - New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) 47 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 4 min drive - Marks Restaurant 4 min drive - Coastal Haze 20 min walk - Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits 4 min drive - Angie's Lighthouse Cafe 7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is On the water 5 mins from Emerald Isle. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth W. Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot for family Clean, well supplied, great indoor & outdoor for family ##### Beth W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. Jul 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation This is a great place to stay for a family vacation. So much to do with a centralized location. Host was very nice to work with. Wonderful week! ##### Lisa S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie M. Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We enjoyed our time vacationing and spending time with th family. The house was set up with many amenities that we didn’t get a chance to use. We did cook and the appliances worked well. Because she it was over July 4th we got this cake and lived it. We don’t take any pictures because we got a chance to meet and spend some good quality timeout the owners. Our stay was very enjoyable and the company the cottage was very enjoyable. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0ae8e695-513b-4dc7-9bc4-26e20bd2a67b-1752207831451.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Debbie M. 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