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. painless 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 appreciate our firepit in 1 of 2 seating areas by the creek (400ft of water front)! Appreciate 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 enormous, 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 effortlessly. 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 appreciate 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 Morehead City rental experience:

Get the most from your budget:

• Summertime is high season in the Morehead City area. Reserve your rental home in Spring or Fall to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rental homes during holiday get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if discounts are available for your family.
• Property management companies frequently offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Many rental management companies supply Morehead City area visitor guides which often include money-saving deals, either offered directly by local companies, or through a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Morehead City visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Finding the perfect vacation rental in Beaufort:

• Select a group lead, choose your vacation week, and select a maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group 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 vacation rental search.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed counts is almost always available online. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property owner before booking the rental. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds.
• If there's a particular Morehead City attraction you crave, browse homes that are either close by, or those that cater to your needs.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for those with limited mobility. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or costs applied to your agreement.

During your stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental. Put the manager's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Upon arrival, document any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the owner. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious vacationers bothering your home life. Employ the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and attractions you would've not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Lock your vacation home while you're away. Keep your property safe!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the property to confirm you've collected all of your things. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property owners rely on excellent reviews to stimulate more bookings. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best rental home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.