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Waterfront cottage w/dock & kayaks

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A covered patio with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a lake and distant shoreline.
Adorable cottage on the water!
Steps heading down stairs from bunk room
New living room furniture!
A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bookshelf, and large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Gloucester, NC
  • Place, Marshallberg Picnic Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastern Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Down East Public Library
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back bedroom upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

3 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front Upstairs

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Back bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs bath

Toilet · Shower only

Hall bath

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront cottage w/dock & kayaks

Wake to the call of osprey and sip your morning brew as the sun rises over the creek. The dock is a great place to try chicken-necking catch for crabs or watch pelicans plop before you explore the creek on one of two kayaks.

With 4 spacious bedrooms, you can bring the family or friends as we've been doing for generations. While here, you can enjoy meals and relax on the huge screened porch overlooking the spectacular water. Read books from our stocked shelves, play board games or cards, put together puzzles. Or write that story you've been putting off.

When you arrive the homeowners will make their way down the lane to greet you and ensure you have everything you need for your stay.

Please be careful climbing the steps to the second floor as they are steep.

Please supervise all children while in and around the home. The home provides a huge yard and water access. We recommend life jackets and water shoes for all guests as the creek abounds in oyster shells.

Upon checkout, please leave the house open and the key on the table. Leave beds unmade, but don't remove the linens. Please place all used towels on the bathroom floors or in the hamper, but not on the hardwood floors. And please start the dishwasher. Thank you for your cooperation with this.

We hope you have a grand time!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please always monitor your children’s activity.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please have respect for the property. No parties are allowed without special permission. DO NOT invite guests you haven't listed in your booking.
An outdoor shower with warm water is available for use when sandy from the beach, boat or diving. Please do not bring sand into the home.
Please do not arrive with more guests than you've requested. You will be charged an extra fee of $25 per person over 6.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1939583vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at North River Golf Course and Jarrett Bay Marine Industrial Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Mount Maker Charters, or check out an event or a game at Big Rock Stadium. With kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Gloucester, NC

What's nearby

  • Marshallberg Picnic Area - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Eastern Park - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Down East Public Library - 6 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Mount Maker Charters - 8 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center - 15 min drive - 17.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Takeout - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SEA SIDE STOP AND SHOP - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪34° North Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fish Hook Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront cottage w/dock & kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront cottage w/dock & kayaks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront cottage w/dock & kayaks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront cottage w/dock & kayaks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront cottage w/dock & kayaks located?

This family-friendly Gloucester holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Marshallberg Picnic Area, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mount Maker Charters and Eastern Park. Lovis Shore and Down East Public Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay house were very friendly, absolutely family friendly area. Grocery stores were close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Javier A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice people and really nice view!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Private Property

Nice private property with excellent dock access for fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2022
I hope you caught plenty of fish!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax

Very relaxing place to stay away from hustle and bustle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2025
Thank you, William. You were wonderful guests and I'd welcome you back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Beautiful

Simply beautiful!!! We really enjoyed the awesome view, especially while having breakfast on the screen porch. This quiet location is just a wonderful getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2024
We're so grateful for the care you took of the cottage, Andy, and for the consideration you showed in leaving it in such good condition! You and yours are delightful guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JULIE A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend trip

We loved this home, it was a perfect fit for our large family. It was nice having 3 bathrooms and an outdoor shower too. Home owners were extremely nice! View was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
We loved having you all here, Julie! Thanks for being such delightful guests. Blessings, Normandie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

We had a fantastic vacation. Rest and relaxation. Very clean. It was just great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2023
Thank you for being such delightful guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

awesome!!

Love the books, front porch and the yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2020
Wonderful guests. Polite, responsive, amazingly careful with our property. We'd welcome them back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marsha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Wonderful getaway! The home was great for us...two families that consisted of 4 adults and six kids. Plenty of room for gathering together and still able to have personal space. The dock was amazing. Fishing for croaker with the added bonus of catching two small sharks and a ray! Definitely a place to make wonderful family memories ❤️
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2020
Thank you, Marsha. I'm so glad the kids had fun fishing--and actually caught multiple critters! Loved the way they set up all those poles.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

This was such a wonderful place to meet with my family. There was plenty of space- inside and out. The house is charming and had everything we needed. The location- off the beaten path, gave us privacy and beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Owners are wonderful, and if you just want a quiet spot to read, there are plenty of those as well as reading material galore! I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Peaceful Getaway

We had such a wonderful time. The house has such beautiful views, all throughout, upstairs and down. A truly peaceful location. We really enjoyed the screen porch where we had all of our meals. With short trips to the Cape, and Wade shore, this property is definitely worth visiting again. The property owners were wonderful as well. Thank you so much for sharing this little piece of Heaven
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
We're so glad you all had such a peaceful time at the cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and relaxing!

We had an awesome stay here for a week being by the water was an awesome view to wake up to and beautiful to watch in the evening. Different screened in porch was our favorite place we spent a lot of time there and ate all of our meals there. This house is conveniently located and is about 15 to 20 minutes away from everything. We enjoyed fishing off the dock every morning noon and night as well as my girls enjoyed it too
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
I'm so glad you had fun! You were delightful guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

stephen h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Property outside is beautiful!! House was stocked with everything you need, lots of towels and linens. The beds all need new mattresses and frames. The frame on our bed was so loud every-time you moved. House is definitely dated and musty... but didn't bother us but could for someone else staying on property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Thanks for letting me know about those issues, Stephen. We needed to change out the attic fan, and have just done that today, so that should help with the issue of extreme heat outside coming up against air conditioned cold inside. The fan should suck out that attic heat. I will also check out replacing the beds now that I know they're disturbing. I'm sorry you had to experience issues while staying in the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn't Ask For A Better Family Vacation

This past week was one of the best vacations my family has every taken. The owners of this property are the nicest people. They provide more than you could ever ask for with this property. The use of kayaks, a grill complete with a bag of charcoal, crab traps, and so much more. We all loved crabbing and fishing off of the dock. The property is located so close to so many attractions. We can't wait to come back. Thank you Normandie and Michael for letting us stay at your amazing cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2022
I'm so glad you had fun, Audrey! And we'll be happy to welcome you back next year. (With a screen door more easily managed by kids!) You were delightful guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect get-away

Most rental vacation places we've stayed have been sterile and stripped of any real personal touches. This hostess is an author, and books, puzzles and games abound in this house. Fun things like kayaks, fishing gear and binoculars, were available. And considerations, like coffee and laundry detergent, were provided. We had a wonderful vacation and would like to come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
You all were delightful guests and welcome back any time. I loved chatting books with you, too! (Besides meeting a young man who knows of Ursula LeGuin....)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and peaceful

Normandie and Michael went out of there way to accommodate an 81 year old we had with us that is disabled and had a special need. They are so pleasant and easy to talk to. We throughly enjoyed our stay. It was the most relaxing and peaceful vacation we have ever had. Our 12 year old daughter caught a skate fish and was quite excited over that and had a lot of fun looking for shells and lizards.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
We loved having you all at the cottage. I'm so glad you all had fun!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family trip to a beautiful, quiet place

Our family visited for a long weekend and had a wonderful time! The house was clean and very well kept with all the things we needed. The private location on the creek is outstanding. Normandie was a great host and available to answer any questions we had. Our boys loved fishing and cast netting from the awesome dock and caught lots of different types of fish. The coastal views across the creek and the quiet location were highlights. We ferried from Harker’s Island to Cape Lookout for a fun beach day. We also drove to Beaufort for lunch and Fort Macon beach access for another great day where my daughter loved seeing dolphins. Overall, we loved the house and the activities there and nearby and would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
I'm so glad you all had fun doing the sort of things we've always enjoyed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious Cottage on Beautiful Cove

This is a wonderful property. Charming cottage with three levels. The entire third level is a newer renovation. Very spacious. Main bedroom downstairs floods with light in the morning. The view outside is beautiful! Private setting but the owner lives right next door so any needs that arise are taken care of quickly. Nice pier for fishing and you should definitely make use of the two kayaks for paddling around the cove. The large screened-in porch is great for relaxing and enjoying time go by at a much slower pace.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Chris, I'm so glad you enjoyed staying at the cottage--and thank you so much for leaving the place in great shape. My housekeeper was able to devote her time to more deep cleaning because of your care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a fun stay here and loved how close the water and doc is to the house and porch. Everything was available just as stated in the Description and we enjoyed full use of the Kayaks, grill and doc for fishing and relaxing. So much history and books available so you will find something to read if you like. Normandie and Michael were wonderful and it felt like being home away from home. We'll definitely plan to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed our favorite spot and we look forward to your return visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a fabulous stay at this beautiful waterfront cottage! My husband and I loved the quiet, peaceful setting, while our two little girls were enchanted by all the surrounding wildlife — from a peacock strolling past the yard one morning to a pair of nesting ospreys off the dock, and even a sweet little kitty under the porch. What truly made the experience so special were the owners, who were incredibly kind, welcoming, and thoughtful from start to finish. They went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed, and their warmth made us feel right at home. We also had so much fun exploring nearby Beaufort and spending time at the beach. This was a wonderful weekend for our family, and we would absolutely love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
It is always a blessing to hear that guests have enjoyed a place that's been a joyous part of my life since my childhood. Thank you for being so considerate and kind in your comments and in how you and your children treated the home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

We really enjoyed our stay! The location is beautiful, with access to the water right at the dock! All amenities were there, and the agent was very attentive. We had a 21' Southern Skimmer that had no problem leaving the dock! We hope to schedule another vacation here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2021
Chris, I'm so glad you enjoyed our cottage and that Korinne took such good care of you. We'd be happy to welcome you back any time. Blessings to you all. Normandie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacay

Property was very clean and plenty of room for the 7 of us. The kids and guys loved fishing off the dock and watching all the different birds flying around. Normandie was very helpful and interesting to talk to! We would love to come back to this same place again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
I'm so glad you all had fun, Beth. I hope you liked the figs!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing trip

We had an amazing stay. The house, property and view were wonderful. The property owner was very close and helpful. We were close enough to food, the beach and other activities. We would gladly stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2021
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay, Nancy. You'll be welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sandy f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation 2020

loved the quiet area we had fun fishing and kayaking . Nice yard to play corn hole
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Normandie and Michael

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The owner's grandparents purchased the property on Sleepy Creek back in the 40s, and the family has enjoyed vacationing here ever since. The house was enlarged around 1996 as kids and grandkids came for summers of sailing the sound or boating to Cape Lookout.

They live in another house on the property and will be available if you need help or wish to use the kayaks.

Why they chose this property

Family and guests alike come to soak up the peace of being on the creek. With spectacular sunrises and sunsets, shore birds and the occasional dolphin or two, it's a perfect place to regroup and relax. More than one vacationer has said they never wanted to leave...

What makes this property unique

Beauty, the water, a fun place to stay? What more could you want? Quiet and secluded for those who just want to get away. Close enough to everything if you wish to explore or hit our beautiful beaches.

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