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

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Shower, towels, toilet paper
Outdoor dining
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Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Entire house boat

200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Cedar Point, NC
  • Popular LocationSalty Pirate Water Park8 min drive
  • Popular LocationCedar Point Tideland Trailhead9 min drive
  • Popular LocationBogue Inlet Fishing Pier11 min drive
  • AirportNew Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)51 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Cedar Point

In Cedar Point .At this Cedar Point houseboat, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Salty Air Open Market and 3 miles (5 km) of MacDaddy's Entertainment Center. Star Hill Golf Club and Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

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

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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪34 Degrees North - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moore's Olde Tyme Barbeque Chicken & Seafood - ‬5 min drive

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

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Kayak on site

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

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

  • No pets 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
Onsite 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3! to the airport?

This houseboat is 38.5 mi (52-min drive) away from the New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this houseboat.

How close is A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3! to the beach?

This houseboat is 8.5 mi (14-min drive) from Hammocks Beach State Park.

Does A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3! offer free breakfast?

This houseboat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3!?

No, there is no casino at this houseboat.

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.

Is there free parking at A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3!?

Free parking is not available at this houseboat.

Does A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3! have a pool?

This houseboat does not have a pool.

Does A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this houseboat.

How close is A Pirate's Life! Primitive Houseboat on ICW! Sleeps up to 3! to downtown Cedar Point?

This houseboat is 2.2 mi away from Cedar Point.

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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