Private Island | Eco-Glamping | North Carolina

Swansboro, NC, United States

6 guests
1 bedroom
1 bathroom

Glamp! Tiny House Swansboro is named in “The 25 coolest towns in America to visit in 2021” Matador Network No boat? No problem. We have a licensed captain that will get you to and from the island included in your booking. Th entire island with Tiny House Cabin Completely private with 360 degrees of shoreline 40' Private Dock Cabin 4 kayaks 1 Queen Bed 1 Double Bed in Loft Charcoal BBQ Fire pit Generator AC/Heat

Good to know

THE Island is all you can ask for and more! Featured on HGTV island hunters. This is a glamping experience. Prepare for your trip as you would for a tent camping expedition. However, we have many creature comforts including a generator, rain barrel non-potable water, AIR CONDITIONING, infrared fireplace, charcoal grill, propane cook top, and even hot water shower! This is a pack in/pack out location. Anything you bring with you must be taken off the island. Please be respectful of the marine environment. Your cleaning fee includes bed linen that is professionally washed and pre-packed for you to bring to the island. The fee also includes a personal greeting by a guide that, if needed, will ferry you to island upon arrival and pickup at departure. If you have a boat or would like to kayak to the island yourself you're welcome to. We provide 4 sit top kayaks for free. Local kayak and boat rentals are easily accessible to get to and from the island. The rental locations typically charge $50 a day to rent. Yes! That's correct, you have 4 kayaks to use absolutely free. It's kind of like us giving you $200 a day. We want guests to enjoy themselves! Come see what this place is so amazing. The town and several marinas are just across the Intracoastal waterway if you want to go out for dinner or grab ice, beer, etc. There is a kayak dock right in downtown Swansboro and a town dock if you have a boat. This is a wild space. There are cactus, ants, mosquitos, oyster, etc. While we keep the area around the cabin “domesticated”, we leave the rest of the island natural. Plan accordingly. By private we mean we do not rent the island to anyone else during your stay. It is yours exclusively. That said, in North Carolina no one owns the beach or “wet sand” (below the high tide mark). The waterway and shoreline is a resource for all to enjoy. We are also in close proximity to other islands that are part of the state park or privately owned. We have signs posted marking our property but tourists kayaking don't always know which islands are private and which are open for use. This often non-issue as most of our guests just say "Hi," to fellow travelers, then move on their way. We like for guests to know the area and what entails in this unique experience. If you have questions, please ask during your pre trip planning call.

Other Details to Note

Linens (top/fitted sheet, pillowcases) provided with lots of pillows. Suggest bringing blankets and/or sleeping bags during the winter months. No potable water available; that means you need to bring what you will drink and cook with, don't forget extra for the pets. A few pots, pans, and cooking utensils provided. You will need to bring flatware, plates, and cups. Either reusable or disposable are fine. Propane is provided for the cooker but you’ll need to bring charcoal for the grill. We provide a full tank of fuel for the generator (2.3 gallons) and spare fuel can that you can refill at the marina. Two bundles of firewood are also provided (1.5 cu ft). Some amenities might be restricted or limited during your stay due to weather or other factors. Your local guide will help explain this but if you have questions don't hesitate to ask. This is a wild space. There are cactus, ants, mosquitos, oyster, etc. While we keep the area around the cabin “domesticated”, we leave the rest of the island natural. Plan accordingly. By private we mean we do not rent the island to anyone else during your stay. It is yours exclusively. That said, in North Carolina no one owns the beach or “wet sand” (below the high tide mark). The waterway and shoreline is a resource for all to enjoy. We have signs posted marking our property but we are also in close proximity to other islands that we don’t control. If you have questions, please ask during your pre trip planning call.

What this place offers

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

What this place offers

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

Heating and cooling

  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • First aid kit

Kitchen and dining

  • Barbecue utensils
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Mini Fridge
  • Stove

Location features

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Waterfront
  • Beach access
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • BBQ grill
  • Boat slip
  • Fire pit
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony
  • Outdoor kitchen

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

1 John Jones Island is a private island that guests will have completely to themselves. Located within kayaking distance to Historic Swansboro North Carolina this island was used as a meeting place for indigenous tribes, sea fairing people, and even pirates! Guests have complete privacy while still being within a quick kayak or boat trip to restaurants, shops, and grocery stores.

Guest Access

Guests have private access to the entire island and private 40' dock Tiny Cabin and island are for you and your guests only. No other guests will be on the island.

Find us

Swansboro, NC, United States

Guest can bring their own boats and kayaks to access the island or rent one locally.

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Reviews

Tracy
September 2025 · Airbnb
We were looking for a place to get away from everything and Aaron’s place was just what we ordered! I read through many other comments, so we tried to take all the things, annnd definitely overpacked LOL!! Cpt Mikey was fabulous! He gave us the tour and explained everything we needed to know. When leaving, the dolphins came to say goodbye, so he took the boat over so we could get a video. There were others that used the sand bar pretty close to the cabin both days but they kept to themselves and weren’t an issue at all. I would definitely listen to the other recommendations regarding footwear to avoid those little prickly pear cactus. From WV, but never kayaked a day in my life until our trip. We kayaked both days. It truly is an amazing place and just sharing our trip has many friends asking where. Pack light, bring a sweatshirt or light jacket, and most of all enjoy your time without the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Thanks for a great trip!
Brandon
September 2025 · Airbnb
Adventure is the first word that comes to mind when thinking about our time on the island. My girlfriend and I are nature and adventure buffs, and our stay did not disappoint. As stated in the description, it is a wild island, and there is a plethora of amazing coastal wildlife to see and connect with. From dolphins and birds, to crabs and fish, we were never bored, and had plenty to explore. We took advantage of the kayaks paddling around the island, and in and out of the marshes. Sipping drinks on the dock was the perfect way to end the day, and felt almost surreal as you realize you are on your very own island. This was truly a unique stay. We didn’t have a lot of time to explore Swansboro, but we got a quick bite to eat, and would love to return to experience more of that delightful little town. We didn’t require anything from our host, but I felt confident if we had they would’ve been right there to support us. Thank you for such a memorable time!!
Robert
August 2025 · Airbnb
This was a great get away. Had the island to ourselves. Had 4 dogs and they did so many zoomiies. Just be sure to look out for cactus and wear hiking shoes when not going along beach. Bring blanket if someone in your party gets cold. Air conditioner had inside perfect for me and wife. In-law was frozen lol. Great hot shower plenty of water for shower. Always had response within a hour to any questions I had. Loved kayaking around island. Beautiful views. It is made for glamping . Has compost toilet . Look up if you don’t know what that is. Generator had plenty of gas and had full gas can in reserve. Mikey the captain helped load and unload all our equipment and supplies. Was very helpful and knowledgeable. Can’t wait to go back.
Hunter
July 2025 · Airbnb
The island was exactly how it was described and was an amazing/unique experience.Having the kayaks available to use was nice, so you could explore around the island or even get back to your car/marina to get more supplies. Capt. Mikey was awesome,very helpful and explained everything we needed to know. All in all it was an amazing glamping trip/experience! Highly recommend trying!