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Sound View, Pet Friendly Home in Harkers Island, NC (Core Sound Lodge)

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms94 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sound View, Pet Friendly Home in Harkers Island, NC (Core Sound Lodge)

Welcome to Core Sound Lodge, a serene retreat near the sound on Harkers Island. This charming cabin offers three cozy bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms, providing the perfect getaway for families and friends. Immerse yourself in nature as you unwind on the screened-in patio, surrounded by the soothing sounds of the nearby sound and the rustling of trees. The lodge is a haven for those seeking tranquility and a connection with the great outdoors. Whether you're enjoying a morning coffee on the patio or exploring the natural beauty of Harkers Island, Core Sound Lodge promises a memorable escape. Book your stay today and experience the ultimate blend of comfort and nature.

WHAT IS PROVIDED:
Spectrum Rental Properties will provide sheets and bath towels. Beach towels and equipment is not provided. If you would like information on beach equipment rentals, we are more than happy to provide you with a list. Properties will be provided with a starter kit in each full bathroom and kitchen. Each kitchen starter kit will contain a small bottle of dish soap, two dishwasher pods, sponge, and two fragrance free laundry pods. The kitchen will also have one extra trash bag
Each bathroom starter kit will contain a travel size shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, makeup wipe, and body bar.
Spectrum Rental Properties is unfortunately not able to provide additional boxes/bags. This is a starter kit; anything additional will be guests responsibility to provide.

PET POLICY:
Dogs are allowed with a $200 + tax non refundable pet fee per dog, with a 3 dog maximum.
VRBO guests: Guests can only add one dog to the reservation. If you are planning to bring more than one dog, please notify Spectrum Properties to add the additional pet fee(s).
Failure to let us know about your pet(s) could result in a $700 fine.

OTHER NOTES:
-No smoking

Property manager

Mary

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1008 sq ft (94 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pet fee is applied after booking. Dogs only.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Core Sound Harkers Island
Core Sound Lodge Harkers Island
Core Sound Lodge Private vacation home
Core Sound Lodge Spectrum Rental Properties
Core Sound Lodge Private vacation home Harkers Island
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About the neighborhood

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Harkers Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center - 10 min walk
  • Beaufort Historic Site - 27 min drive
  • Morehead City Port - 30 min drive
  • Rachel Carson Reserve - 31 min drive
  • Fort Macon State Park - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪34° North Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Fish Hook Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪George's Take-Out - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Kindred Spirit and Green Gables Tea Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Big Seafood - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sound View, Pet Friendly Home in Harkers Island, NC (Core Sound Lodge) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sound View, Pet Friendly Home in Harkers Island, NC (Core Sound Lodge)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sound View, Pet Friendly Home in Harkers Island, NC (Core Sound Lodge)?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sound View, Pet Friendly Home in Harkers Island, NC (Core Sound Lodge) located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lovis Shore and Down East Public Library. Marshallberg Picnic Area and Mount Maker Charters are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Sound View, Pet Friendly Home in Harkers Island, NC (Core Sound Lodge) Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Evelyn W.

Needs updates on interior
Needs newer bed linens, a/c upstairs not adequate/doesn’t cool,throw rugs need replacing, floors have a lot of weak areas feels like could fall through, middle ceiling fan on screen porch doesn’t work. Outdoor building w shower had not been cleaned and was nasty. Chloroxed and cleaned myself so could use outdoor shower. Couldn’t get the shower head to work by attaching hose from the house to outdoor shower so brought my own hose and just used a hose. Needs a non-stick frying pan and some plastic storage containers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela b., Maiden, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint & Relaxing
The location is perfectly lovely looking out over the water towards Cape Fear lighthouse. The porch is perfect for lazy afternoons or gathering with friends. Accommodations are dated but clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Osbourne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
We stayed for a fishing trip in the fall. The place was great and fit our crew's needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Pam W., Ennice, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday trips
Lovely place to stay would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even Better than we remembered it!!!!
Second year in a row we have rented this house and loved it even more this year! It has excellent boat parking and facilities!! It has great cooking and dining area. It was extremely clean and well stocked. It is beautifully located and decorated in coastal theme and has outdoor screened in porch with amazing views of sunrise and sunsets and a beautiful yard! We cannot wait to stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home with Lovely View
We absolutely loved staying here, home had beautiful views and very close to all the things we needed. Our 5 year old grandson already eager to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

James E.

Excellent
Great location and a quit area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHARON F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Life on the Island
We enjoyed our stay at such a lovely place. We really liked being on the island where we could enjoy life at a slower pace.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL W.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Family Vacay
Perfect place for our first vacation as a married couple! House was clean, location was perfect, an the trees were gorgeous! Loved it! Will def be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Core Sound Lodge
The lodge is located in a private serene setting with three views of the water. It sits among huge live oaks, beautiful azaleas, Holly bushes, and lantanas which makes it seem like a garden. The owners have furnished it so it feels like home with everything you need for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Home
I enjoyed staying here. It was so quiet and peaceful. The home is well equipped and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Tranquility
Amazing Lodge- we loved the Island and loved the Core Lodge from beginning to end!! We never wanted to leave!! The house is awesome and completely perfect for an island getaway! We loved the outdoor porches and yard and great boat parking! We cannot to come back- already plan to book here again ASAP!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Good fishing hideaway
Surprised because wasn’t sure what was stocked at house, description was vague. Pictures good for furniture but in the kitchen wasn’t sure & it was well stocked. Only thing I am glad I brought was a large crock pot, they had a small one. We brought our boat and if your boat has T top, be careful due to the abundance of low lying trees. They were lovely on the property, but could rip or scrape a top. The property had a nice sink to clean fish, would be nice if the hoses worked around the property. I think only one outside hose worked. In addition, we had several things that happened that the property managers had to be called. The code didn’t work to get into house but only had to wait about 30 minutes for them to get that worked out. Also, washing machine had leak and water was turned off to the machine. Luckily, Caleb came to the rescue and discovers the only leak was the hot water and could use the cold only and it would work. But, the property managers were quick to answer calls. Lots of little fixes would be nice to add to the property. You pay enough for the stay, it really should be expected not to have the nuances, but it happens. The screening on the porch should be a definite fix, it’s a focal point of the house. Bugs can and are able to join in on the porch with you due to rips in the screening. Another odd thing happened. Someone showed up with binoculars and said they were returning them. Seems they had a sick parent, maybe with dementia and she took them, and they were retuning them. We left them on a table as we weren’t sure where they went. Overall, we would love to stay at that property, but for amount charged per night, definitely not worth. If you get a half price deal, I would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sbellie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the view of Cape Lookout
Loved the Core Sound Lodge! Will definitely be staying there again!! Had everything we needed for a great week of vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Lovely home with perfect views.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed another great stay
Enjoyed the stay at this nice property. Well furnished and quiet area.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home beautiful yard nice view
Listed price a little off after booking and fees was about 3 times higher than listed price I’m used to fees but most of it is worked in on listed price but overall great place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Room with a view
This home is set up well for a family or group of guys that enjoy being near the water but not directly on it .
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Quiet Among the Trees
Highly recommend. Great stay again. Everything you need is provided in the well equipped kitchen. Great views from the porch and the surrounding live oaks.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!!!
We loved it! Quiet and restful.... comfortable....great location. Hope to come back sometime
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little family getaway
This property is perfect for a quick weekend getaway or extended stay! We loved everything about the location and comfort! This is a definite place to return! Mary was amazing at answers all of my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacation
Loved the location of the property. The view from the front porch of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse across the water never got old. Discovered trails over by the ferry and even a bird blind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mix of old and new. Nice stay!
Nice new appliances. Great central family space. Nice front porch with the lighthouse clearly visible. It’s so close to the ferries! Would be nice if the outside shower was turned on since we were pretty sandy a lot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
Clean, well stocked , nestled within the trees. Great screened porch. Enjoyed the stay and recommend
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Chelsea O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, clean and cozy
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021