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A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3!

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Property grounds
Property grounds
View from property
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Fridge, oven, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 318.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3!

This 40 ft. floating home is located in a beautiful setting harbored on a dock off the Intracoastal Waterway! Drive to nearby towns and visit antique shops and restaurants in Swansboro, NC. Emerald Isle beaches are a 7 min drive! Beautiful Sunsets every night and guaranteed dolphin sighting! Conveniently located close to Crystal Coast Watersports and Ali-Kat Sportfishing Charters! This is a truly unique experience and one you need to mark off your bucket list! 1 Queen Bed/1 Daybed.

This is a unique space and should not be looked at as like your home! The entrance of the floating home features a living area with Tv, Dvd player, board games, and movies! Down the stairs you will find a fully stocked Kitchen as well as a dining room table that can be converted into a daybed! Across the hall you will have a full bathroom which includes a stand in shower, sink, and a portable toilet! Towards the back of the floating home is where you will find the Pirate's Suite! You will have a comfy queen size mattress as well as a storage wall! Outside is where the fun happens... here you will find a 10x8 floating dock where you can spend your days laying out and relaxing in the water. You will also have 2 Kayaks and gear readily available for your usage to explore islands and waterways all around! Right off the dock you will be able to catch many fish...due to this we supply 2 fishing rods and leave bait ready in the freezer! Tackle can be bought at Neuse which is located 2 min away! After a day full of fun, you will be able to climb the ladder up to the balcony where you will find comfortable outdoor seating to view the sunset and watch all the boats return from a day of fun or fishing! You will also find a dining table on the balcony where you can enjoy dinner!

Property manager

Marc Howell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Unit size: 200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Cedar Point, NC

What's nearby

  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Emerald Isle Woods Park - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 11 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 32 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mac Daddys - Cape Cart - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moore's Olde Tyme Barbeque Chicken & Seafood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3! located?

This family-friendly Cedar Point houseboat is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Salty Air Open Market and MacDaddy's Entertainment Center. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Forest Golf are also within 6 miles (10 km).

A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
Stayed here for a long weekend with my daughter before she started back to school. The property had everything we needed and was close to the beach (maybe a 10minute drive). Marc provided 2 kayak’s for our personal use and any questions or concerns I had he promptly responded. Keep in mind it only has a camp toilet but that didn’t bother us. Had a great time, very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The housebouse was absolutely adorable and romantic with a huge upper deck fully furnished and enough room for several people to have dinner and watch the absolutely stunning sunsets every night and a higher flat area you can sit or lay out on. It also sleeps 3, maybe 4 with the bench sitting area in the upper front of the boat, full kitchen with fridge, stove and everything you need to cook, bath towels, etc... Right on the water with 2 complimentary kayak's. Very close to Shark tooth island and a few minutes drive to Emerald Isle, Bouge Inlet Pier. There's also jet skis available for rent, but it's back behind you and does not disturb your privacy as your at the very end of the dock with a huge decking area to yourself as well overlooking the water and small islands. It's close drive to Walmart, ice cream shops, restaurants and great communication with the Host if you needed anything. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

shonia b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorable!
It was one of the best places we have ever stayed! Locals were so friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
I loved my time on the boat this weekend. It’s very relaxing and the roof deck is to die for. The bed is comfy and the AC keeps the boat cooler than you’d expect. If you don’t mind a bit of inconvenience that comes with boat living, then you’re in for a treat. I’ve already started looking at dates this summer to head back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Holly E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun stay!
We enjoyed the stay! It was the perfect spot to watch the swansboro flotilla! The boat could have been cleaned a little better - dust and dog hair throughout - and easier access to get into the boat would have been helpful as it was quite tight on the side without direct ramp access. There is also not a fully functional toilet - there is a small portable potty available on board but it was not ideal. However, the host was very helpful and available to help with everything and the dock is large so this allows for good space to hang out! It’s a great concept and was a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Nicole B.

cute boat but not for us
The boat itself was very cute, but the toilet situation was definitely not for us. 3 big towels for 2 adults was not enough. The shower wasn't draining very well (and yes, we did pull the little pin at the sink while taking a shower). We cleaned it as good as we could, so water would drain better. The window AC unit could use a new filter.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

BLUE-BIRD

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Glamping expeience on the water!
Enjoyed sitting on upper deck for sunrise and sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Greg D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointing Host
First of all, we loved the boat except the bathroom! Was told last minute that we would be using a camping toilet and that we’d have to walk 150 feet to a dirty porta-potty to use the bathroom. The bathroom had no light, but host said he had a spot light to use, but it had no charger. Luckily, I brought a touch light that I had in my truck. Host bathroom light was disconnected for safety reasons, but there’s a propane tank in the bedroom for the stove. Even with the propane shut off, it can still leak, there was no gas leak detector in the boat. Went and brought 60.00 in groceries and during the night, the refrigerator went out. Got up and all the food was hot! Told the host, and he said he’d get his refrigerator guy to check on it. The host texted us back and said he’d put another mini frig in and that “Dinner was on him” We thought, ok that was nice and would compensate out groceries. Waited for dinner but host lied and did nothing!! Didn’t even text us to ask if everything was ok and if mini frig was working! We had to go buy a antenna for the tv cause it had no internet on the boat. Couldn’t get on the top of the boat because the rail from the ramp was in the way of the ladder. I was very disappointed about this. Overall the stay on the boat was good, and the boat was nice, but the host lied to us which disappointed us to where we’d never stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

alysa f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach trip
We throughly enjoyed staying on the boathouse! It was a fun and cool alternative to a hotel. Marc was great with communication and if we had an issue, would come right away to fix it. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel J.

Liked: Cleanliness
House Boat Living
Unique experience. MH is a great host. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pavel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay ever
Had an amazing stay had the chance to catch multiple different species of fish and everyone was so friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Houseboat Glamping
Fun weekend on the water! We kayaked, swam, floated and had tiki drinks on the top deck while watching the boats go by and the sun set. Picked up fresh seafood on the bridge for a low country boil. After a day in the sun we sank into the cozy bed for a great sleep!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023