Title: Historical Mattocks House - Waterfront, Downtown Swansboro, Boat Slip - 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 # Historical Mattocks House - Waterfront, Downtown Swansboro, Boat Slip Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118090000/118082400/118082360/e5fb081a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118090000/118082400/118082360/b8b476f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118090000/118082400/118082360/52994153.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118090000/118082400/118082360/f4745fe8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118090000/118082400/118082360/ab30c70d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Historical Mattocks House - Waterfront, Downtown Swansboro, Boat Slip provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 6 bedrooms4 bathrooms2952 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### Historical Mattocks House - Waterfront, Downtown Swansboro, Boat Slip Welcome to the historic Mattocks House, a beautifully preserved piece of Swansboro heritage now available as your perfect coastal getaway. Built in the late 1800s and thoughtfully restored to blend historic charm with modern comforts, this distinctive property offers a truly unique vacation experience in North Carolina's captivating Crystal Coast. Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Swansboro, the Mattocks House puts you steps away from everything this charming coastal town has to offer We are happy to offer self-check-in for your convenience, but we're also available for any questions or concerns throughout your stay. Feel free to message anytime, and we will respond quickly. We live and work in the area, in case of emergency, we're just a phone call away! Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Swansboro, the Mattocks House puts you steps away from everything this charming coastal town has to offer: Stroll to waterfront restaurants, unique boutiques, and art galleries along Front Street Watch fishing boats come and go at the scenic harbor just one block away Private boat dock accommodating vessels up to 28 ft—Extra fee applies, bring your own boat or rent locally. No onsite boat parking or launch. Must launch your boat & park your trailer at the nearby public boat launch. Launch kayaks or paddleboards directly into the White Oak River Just minutes from pristine Hammocks Beach State Park and its unspoiled Bear Island Quick drive to Crystal Coast beaches, including Emerald Isle (10 minutes) Easy day trips to Beaufort, Morehead City, and Jacksonville The entire house is available for each guest. Keep one foot in today and one foot in the past in the historic William Edwards "Mattocks" House, a coastal plain cottage originally built in the early 1900s and on the National Register of historic places. This home offers plenty of space for your entire group to spend together, private space for checking up on emails and multiple sitting rooms for private games and conversations. Just a short 10 minute drive to Emerald isle, (traffic depending). You will be strolling distance to amazing restaurants featuring local seafood, live entertainment, shopping & local boat charters. Mattocks House is situated on the waterfront of downtown Swansboro and offers boaters a day dock (max 28 ft boat) with the boat ramp under a mile away. Bring your own or rent locally! \*\*There is no boat parking on the property, you will have to park your trailer at the public launch area. 6 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, comfortably sleeping 14 guests Spacious living room with original hardwood floors and coastal-inspired décor Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances Large porches with rocking chairs—perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails Expansive backyard with outdoor dining area and gas grill Free WiFi and smart TV Washer/dryer for your convenience Swansboro is a bike friendly town, with easy driving access to Jacksonville & Morehead City. Downtown has sidewalks and is easily walkable to stores and restaurants Prior to your stay, we require you to complete a pre-arrival form and sign & agree to our rental conditions. IMPORTANT: Parking is free street parking anywhere you can find a space without a yellow marking. The parking lot directly behind the house is available for use but we can only guarantee parking for 2 cars. Dock: The dock is available to rent for an additional fee, there is no boat ramp or parking. You must launch your boat and keep your trailer at the Cedar Point Wildlife Ramp public boat ramp nearby unless other private arrangements are made. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 2,952 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107840000/107839300/107839235/800edfa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Water Street Cottage Swansboro Historic District - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=107839235&PinnedHotelID=107839235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91690000/91686100/91686097/d6bde0ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Fun in the Sun --- just a short walk from the beach with great amenities! 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Additional fee p/guest applies ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events 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 Parties and events are allowed on site 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### Property is also known as 4e365d64-3563-47bc-80d3-f5120dcb2297 ## About the area ![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%7C34.68755%2C-77.11783&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Bfibyp7u9W8SUL_8a9aoH4UBuH8=) Swansboro, NC #### What's nearby - Salty Air Open Market - 3 min drive - 2.0 km - Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 16 min drive - 11.6 km - Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 27 min drive - 26.1 km - Marine Corps Air Station New River - 42 min drive - 42.9 km - Fort Macon State Park - 46 min drive - 50.2 km #### 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 - ‬20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historical Mattocks House - Waterfront, Downtown Swansboro, Boat Slip pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Historical Mattocks House - Waterfront, Downtown Swansboro, Boat Slip? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historical Mattocks House - Waterfront, Downtown Swansboro, Boat Slip? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Historical Mattocks House - Waterfront, Downtown Swansboro, Boat Slip located? > Located in Swansboro Historic District, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Salty Air Open Market and within 6 mi (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 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question