A Block from the Dock - 4 kayaks - 5 bikes - Beach gear - Gameroom garage - Pool - Vacation rental home in Beaufort, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2200 square feet

Feel coastal living at its best in this 4BR/3.5BA getaway, just a half-mile from the Beaufort Hotel. Launch one of four kayaks to discover pristine Carrot Island, or make memories in our game-filled garage featuring ping pong, cornhole, and ring toss. Beach gear supplied! Explore downtown's waterfront by bicycle (5 available) or rent a golf cart. On a low-key day, stay to the neighborhood and appreciate the community docks, pool, clubhouse, and lake.

The space
Welcome to this enchanting vacation home located in the elegant town of Beaufort, North Carolina. The home is tucked in the fresh resort-style neighborhood of Beau Coast. You are close enough to ride the bicycles along waterfront to the historic downtown Beaufort, offering you the finest of both worlds.

Walk out the front door with your morning coffee and walk a block to the private community dock on Taylor’s Creek. Return in the evening to watch the sunset over the water and the passing the boats, shorebirds and dolphins. Keep an eye out for wild horses across the water on Carrot Island!

With four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, this home is ideal for families or groups of friends looking for a calming hideaway. The open floorplan and tasteful décor create a welcoming ambiance that will make you feel right at home. The property also offers shared community spaces such as access to the private community dock for catching a sunset, kayaking or fishing on Taylor's Creek, zero entry community pool, exercise gym, pickle ball courts and community clubhouse with ping pong, shuffle board and corn hole. Trader's Club offers a market and cafe and remote meeting/work rooms.

About the Area

Beaufort is home to this vacation home. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the best Crystal Coast vacation rental experience:

Getting the most from your vacation rental budget:

• To get the best value, change your vacation week to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer great weather, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic.
• In the Crystal Coast area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best properties are booked very early. Reserving your rental home six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental property.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your property manager if special discounts are available for your group.
• Property management companies typically offer guests an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitors guide magazines have deals for nearby restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Select vacation week and max budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. A Block from the Dock - 4 kayaks - 5 bikes - Beach gear - Gameroom garage - Pool has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is commonly available on booking websites. Otherwise, call the property manager before booking the property. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches. You will need to work out what is best for your trip.
• If there's a particular Crystal Coast attraction you are crazy about, keep an eye out for properties that are either near by, or those that cater to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are included before booking.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you must reserve a pet-friendly property. Get specifics on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Be aware that some property owners charge pet deposits and fees.

More tips for your visit:

• Add the owner's contact information to your phone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• During check-in, note any damages to the rental property and immediately alert the property manager. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, stereo or kitchen appliance. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent a lot of difficulties.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay more pleasurable. You will enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are an excellent source for finding the best local spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Keep your rental home locked while you're away! Don't let burglars spoil your family vacation.
• At departure, complete a walk-through to confirm you have not forget any personal items. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property one final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the manager is not available, take pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property owners rely on excellent reviews to stimulate new bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other families will be thankful you shared your review find their best rental home. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to solve it.