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Historical guest house featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation!

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Beach
Children's area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, books
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Historical guest house featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation!

This charming guest house sits behind a historical home in downtown Morehead City, NC. The main home was built on Shackleford Banks in 1885 and moved to its current location in 1901 by sail skiffs. The guest house was built between the 1920's and 1930's for the second owner of the main house's son. The property sits 2.5 blocks from a sandy public access to the intra coastal waterway!

In the summer of 2017, the home was featured to be a part of the Home and Garden Television show called, Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation. Filming began in the fall of 2017 and the guest house was featured as well! The show aired on May 5th, 2018 on HGTV from 10pm to 11pm. You can find the show by downloading HGTV app and searching for Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation, Episode 308, titled “North Carolina Renewal.”

The fully furnished guest house has a living room and an eat-in kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, plates, cups, pots and pans and a coffee maker. The bedroom features a queen size bed and dresser and closet for you to store your belongings. The full bathroom offers a stand-up shower.

Amenities include linens, iron/ironing board, Keurig coffee maker, WIFI, street parking. NO smoking and NO pets. Television in the living room includes an Amazon Fire-stick. On street parking.

Big Rock Landing as well as shopping, restaurants and nightlife are all within walking distance. Morehead City Ferry Service is located within 3 blocks providing boat service to Carrot Island, Bird Shoal, Sand Dollar Island, and Sugarloaf Island. Also Beaufort, voted "Coolest Small Town" is only 3 miles away. If you are lucky, you will see wild horses just off Front Street on Carrot Island.

Historic guest house available for long term rent from mid October through mid April! Please inquire regarding discounted rental rates!

Property manager

Nicole McGuinness

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Queen size bed & couch in living room for sleeping

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Morehead City, NC

What's nearby

  • Morehead City Yacht Basin - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Morehead City Port - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Big Rock Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Triple S Marina - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 27 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AB Bottle Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taste of Napoli Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mug Shot - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical guest house featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historical guest house featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical guest house featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historical guest house featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation! located?

Situated in Morehead City, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Arts and Things Gallery and Olympus Dive Center. Morehead City Yacht Basin and Morehead City Port are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Historical guest house featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 198 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute guest house, great lication
The house was cute and nicely decorated. The location worked well for us as we were visiting the area for a family celebration.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage
Great little cottage! Well appointed with everything we needed for a weekend at the NC Seafood Festival. Easy walking distance to the festival and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cale

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beach Retreat
I had a great stay at the house. Ideal location for those who want to be near the Morehead City waterfront with easy access via a short drive to Atlantic Beach as well. Owner provided all necessities for a great stay and also plenty of extras to make sure you have anything you could need to enjoy your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Very sweet cottage
Cottage was very clean, and had everything you could need. It was only a few short blocks for restaurants and shopping. Owner was very quick to respond back to us with questions. Will most definitely return for more stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage Cuteness
I felt very safe in this cottage tucked between houses and streets.It was very quiet.Morehead City is very easy to get around.Loved that their were real houseplants.The bed and sofa were very comfortable. Enjoyed the southern books!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Morehead City Cottage
Wonderful experience Nicole was very helpful Thoroughly enjoyed our stay Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oasis E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a little staycation!!
We were in town for a birthday party this little cottage was just perfect for us!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay!
Really enjoyed our stay! Clean and cute property as described. It has everything you need if you want to cook there. Quiet neighborhood thats close to everything. Bed was super comfortable. The host responded quickly when I texted with a question. We definitely want to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location!
In for a weekend stay. Perfect for our needs! Adorable bungalow walking distance to downtown. Had a wonderfully relaxing weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Stay
Such a quaint little Cottage. It was very convenient to restaurants, the Sound for swimming, and the Morehead waterfront. Cottage was clean, comfortable, and Nicole was easy to Communicate with. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little cottage in Morehead
Lovely, clean guest house in a great location. Convenient to Morehead waterfront. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S., -

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint, rustic but comfortable guest house👏👏👍👍
Nicely renovated guest house. Furniture was comfortable.Nothing fancy but quite adequate for our stay. Owner was accessible and friendly. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

crystal d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
This guest cottage was a perfect, cozy ,clean and relaxing get away . Tranquil surroundings. Beautiful neighborhood. Fantastic host, thank you Nicole !!!! Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable, comfortable and great location!
The history alone is amazing, great location near Morehead water front. Do your homework and read about the Promise Land and how this neighborhood came about. The owner is very easy to communicate with and accessible. Great little getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie F., Wilson, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
We loved the location and interior of this home. It was so relaxing and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Guest Cottage
What a cute cozy cottage. Very well maintained and everything you need for a couple to stay. Great communication and all very well explained. The ONLY negative is… you need to know that in colder weather your only heat is space heaters. Since you don’t want to run them when you’re gone or sleeping 😴 it does keep it cool. Not so good when you have metal hardware in your back like me. If heat isn’t a concern I would highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Morehead City wedding
We had a nice stay. The home is quaint and in a perfect location for walking downtown. It was exactly as described on the site.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Morehead City Cottage
5 stars all around! The cottage is the perfect place I needed during my stay! Thanks to Nicole for making everything wonderful and I hope to be back next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gord M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Wonderful little cottage with all necessary amenities as advertised. Well located in lovely Morehead City and close to many attractions. Our host,Nicole was friendly and responsive. And Hazel was great company!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B., Murfreesboro

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
We enjoyed the property! Walking distance from water and just right for two. Would recommend highly!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loretta M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and Cozy
The cottage is cute and cozy, Easy to access the public beach, and close to many shops, restaurants, and other beaches. We will definitely stay here again. We became friends with the owner's dog. Our stay was short and sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

cara k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
House was nice and clean and perfect walking distance to downtown and several local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay ever!
I would live here if I could! It’s absolutely adorable. Hazel, the dog, is a sweetheart, and the owner is very responsive and a fantastic host! WE WILL BE BACK!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travel F., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Right
Spent 3 nights here. Comfortable bed and pillows. Had just what I needed. Did not cook but used stovetop to boil water. Worked great. Cottage is clean, cozy, and a very easy place to stay. Wifi good enough to do some work while there with not issues. Easy location to things I wanted to do. Had an absolutely fabulous dinner at Parrott's on 11th which is just down the street. Great coffee/salad/service at Mug Shot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023