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

Getting the best Havelock vacation rental experience:

Money saving strategies:

• Reserve your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often open twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups book their Summer rental homes during Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer time is high season in the Havelock area. Booking in the Fall or Spring is our favorite way to save money on your vacation rental. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of desirable homes. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Havelock vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Property managers sometimes offer discounts for veterans. Ask your property manager if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites frequently offer guests an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which generally costs 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Many management companies and vacation rental houses supply Havelock area visitor guides which often include special offers, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Havelock visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Choosing the best rental home in the Havelock area:

• Choose vacation dates and budget.
• Note the number bedrooms 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 Havelock rentals search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is normally accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, email the property management company before booking the property. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches.
• Some rentals allow pets, and some don't. Acceptable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask the property management company about pets before booking.
• Visiting for a specific event or attraction? Use a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. .

Tips to have a fantastic stay:

• Be sure you get the property manager's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental. We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Hosts are available to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Lock your rental while you are out and about. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• To make sure damages are not linked to your stay, make a record of any problem areas during arrival. Call the rental manager right away to relay any issues. If there is a dispute, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant visitors disrupting your home life. Practice the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and attractions you would have not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• On check-out day, take a walk-through to confirm you didn't forget any personal items. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property a final time and scan for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, take photos of the property to record its condition.
• Did you have a wonderful vacation? Most rental home management companies make it easy for travelers to provide reviews. If your rental and/or host was fantastic, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was wrong and they failed to correct it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.