Title: Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! Family fun on the beach ![On the beach, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64391200/64391179/cf01cc19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64391200/64391179/af54042c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64391200/64391179/8ac66081.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64391200/64391179/f01478d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64391200/64391179/34a4679f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this serene waterfront home on Nelson Bay, perfect for families or couples seeking relaxation and water activities. Enjoy a private sandy beach, shallow water dock ideal for smaller boats, excellent fishing and crabbing right off the dock. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer ## 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. ### Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! 3 Bedroom, One Bath Waterfront Home On Nelson Bay (Core Sound) This sound-front home is perfect for the family who enjoys water activities such as swimming, fishing, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing or just relaxing while enjoying the spectacular waterfront view. The sound is shallow and kid-friendly and an ideal site for learning to swim and frolic in the water. For a couple, it's ideal for a peaceful, private get-away. Private sandy beach, shallow water dock suitable for smaller boat, excellent fishing and crabbing right off the dock. Crab pots provided no license needed in NC for a crab pot tied to your private dock. There is a nearby boat launch. Unspoiled beaches can be reached by a boat ride across Core Sound or by car on Cedar Island, 8 miles away. Ferry's are available in Atlantic or Cedar Island for day trips to local beaches as well as Okracoke Island (a fun day trip-take bikes). Outstanding cuisine can be enjoyed 30 miles away in historic Beaufort. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub - Outdoor shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the bay - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27390000/27381400/27381323/8d98af40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Soundfront home 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Atlantic - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 135 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=27381323&PinnedHotelID=27381323&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27340000/27335400/27335367/feafdd77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3BR Waterfront Home|Fishing|Boating|Views Stacy - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 78 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=27335367&PinnedHotelID=27335367&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82940000/82939500/82939401/97b97702.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shell Hill house Waterfront, kayaks, grill, pier Sealevel - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 6 reviews CA $177 CA $800 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=82939401&PinnedHotelID=82939401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99428000/99427923/7093b3c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Core Sound beauty! 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Cedar Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 156 reviews CA $254 CA $482 total includes taxes & fees Dec 8 - Dec 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=27118684&PinnedHotelID=27118684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! Sealevel ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.861446,-76.395134&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cwxsEp%7CgqM%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40Q%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%40QBS%40QBQ%40SBQBSBQBQDQBQDQDQBQFQDODQDQFOFQDOFQFOFOHOFOFOHOFMHOHOHMHMHMJMHMJMHMJKJMJKJKHKLKJKJKLIJKLIJILKLGLIJGLILGLGNGLGLGLENGLENELELCNENCLENANELANCNALCN%3FNANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%3FNBN%40NBL%40NDN%40LDNBLDNBLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLFNFJFLHLFLHLHJHLHLHJJLHJJJJJJJJJJJJJLJJHLJLHLJLHLHLHLHNFNHLHNFNFNHNFNFNFPDNFPDNFPDPDNDPDPDPBPDPBPDPBP%40RBPBRBP%40P%40RBP%40P%3FR%40P%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FPARAR%3FPARCPARAPCPCRCPAPCPERCPEPCPENEREPENEPGPENGNEPGNGPGLIPGNGNILINGNILINILILKLILKLILKJKLKJKJKJKJKJKJMHKHMJMHKHMHMFMHMHKDOHMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDODMDOBMBOBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAMCOCOCMCOCOEMEMEOEMEOEMGMEMGOGMIMEMIKIMGMIMIKIMKKIMIKKKKMKIKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMKMIMIMIOIMIOGOIMGOGOIOGOGQGOEQGOGOEQEQEOGQCSEOEQCQEQCSCQCQCQASCQAQCSAQASAQ%3FSASAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6A-j9tIWg8HOhn6wjcKJTtPJxV0=) Sealevel, NC #### What's nearby - Cedar Creek Marina - 4 min drive - 3.3 km - Mariners - 5 min drive - 4.6 km - Cedar Island Beach - 28 min drive - 31.3 km - Beaufort Historic Site - 46 min drive - 55.0 km - Fort Macon State Park - 61 min drive - 69.3 km #### Getting around - New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 79 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Morris Marina Kabin Kamps and Ferry Service - ‬11 min drive - ‪white point take out - ‬10 min drive - ‪sea level inn - ‬3 min drive - ‪Bagwell Enterprises - ‬3 min walk - ‪Coastal Seafood - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway!? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Family-Friendly Private Waterfront Getaway! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Sealevel vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Cedar Creek Marina and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Mariners. Horse Island is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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