16 Beds! 3 acre waterfront retreat, easy walk to Beaufort docks - Vacation rental home in Beaufort, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 16
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1800 square feet

Tucked away on a peaceful dead end road mins. from Beaufort's Historic district, this former church fellowship hall is now a 4 bedroom home ideal for a family reunion or modest group gathering. (The attached sanctuary is not rather ready for rental yet). It's only a 15 min. simple walk (8 min. bicycle ride) to the Historic District waterfront shopping/eateries/bars/museums. Our peaceful maritime forest backyard is home to many waterfowl, fish and deer. Swing under the old live oaks or savor our firepit in 1 of 2 seating areas by the creek (400ft of water front)! Savor the prevailing sw breeze as it comes across the marsh while watching egrets, herons, ibis and osprey! Sunsets are FANTASTIC! The kayak accessible creek feeds to Town Creek Bay & Gallant's Channel. The old menhaden rr track bed (used by Harvey Smith's menhaden plant, The Fishmeal Company, that used a spur of the Beaufort & Morehead Railroad) runs parallel to the creek right through the middle of our property! This is a hidden getaway in a busy historic coastal town.
Our open floor plan accepts you to have plenty of comfortable room to prepare and entertain, watch tv, play pool or simply lounge and read with tons of very comfortable seating! We have 4 private bedrooms, 2 that each have a bunk bed with a dbl on the bottom and a sgl on top. The other 2 bedrooms have 3 sgl bunk beds each. The sizable, open kitchen is PERFECT for cooking/entertaining. It features a new 5 burner glass top conduction stove with 2 ovens (1 lg. convection oven and 1 sm. regular oven), lg. microwave, fullsize refrigerator as well as a commercial dishwasher. You'll find plenty of cooking supplies and plates, glasses etc. to host a feast! Our wraparound bar seats 10 comfortably. We have 2 bathrooms with 2 toilets each and a separate shower room with 2 showers and a washer/dryer. There is a amazing outdoor shower as well! The decor consists of decades of our family loving and exploring the area and collecting many unusual artifacts, natural treasures and local art.
The attached sanctuary was constructed in 1933, 8 miles east in the modest fishing village of Bettie. In 1979 The Crystal Coast Sanctuary was created when the sanctuary was picked up and moved here and the fellowship hall was added. Leave your car parked for your stay and instead walk or ride bicycles or paddle your way around town! There is plenty of parking for your boat trailer if needed. Public Beaches are only a short 5-15 min. drive (Radio Island or Atlantic Beach) or go by ferry boat from the Front St. docks to Rachel Carson Nature Preserve (Carrot Island or Sand Dollar Island), Shackleford Banks or Cape Lookout! Hopefully you'll see the famed wild ponies and some dolphin! We live close by and will happily answer any questions about where to go and what to do! We hope you'll adore our little slice of heaven as much as we do! PLEASE REMEMBER>>>
Neighborhood peaceful hours are 11pm to 7am. This is our family home, respect our property, DO NOT take anything that doesn't belong to you! If something breaks just let me know:)
Special events/events allowed by permission only. Event fee/security deposit may apply! Must speak with owner before booking/planning. Over 16 people on property NOT allowed without permission.

About the Area

Located in Beaufort, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. North Carolina Maritime Museum and Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Arts and Things Gallery and Morehead Plaza Shopping Center. Mount Maker Charters and North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect Beaufort rental experience:

Get the best rental value:

• In the Morehead City area, The earlier you can book a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable properties are reserved very early. Reserving your rental home 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental property.
• Summer months are high season in the Morehead City area. To book the best rental within budget, we highly recommend reserving in the Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, better selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of large crowds at popular attractions and restaurants. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Morehead City vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Owners sometimes offer promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Booking websites usually offer customers an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed days as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for details.
• Often, management companies and vacation rental houses supply Morehead City area travel guide magazines which often include money-saving offers, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a partnership between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

How to pick the perfect vacation rental in the Morehead City area:

• Begin by selecting your vacation dates and a maximum budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. 16 Beds! 3 acre waterfront retreat, easy walk to Beaufort docks has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Morehead City rental home search.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is generally available online. Otherwise, contact the host before you reserve the rental. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches. You will need to determine what is best for your family.
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Extra fees or charges could be applied to your contract.
• Visiting for a single attraction or event? Try a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .

More tips for your stay:

• Add the property manager's phone number to your phone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Hosts are available to help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Lock your vacation home while you are out and about. Protect your property!
• Document any damages to the rental upon arrival, and immediately contact the owner. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are useful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant visitors bothering your peace and quiet. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and places you would have never otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the property to make sure you've collected all personal items. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Please make sure to walk through the property a final time and scan for damage. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can. If the host is not available, take pictures of the property to record its condition.
• Did your family have a great vacation? Many rental websites make it easy for guests to provide reviews. If your property and/or host was terrific, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was wrong and they failed to correct it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.