Waterfront cottage w/dock

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Gloucester, NC

Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center16 min drive
Beaufort Historic Site21 min drive
Fort Macon State Park35 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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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 entire family and friends too. Please do not try to bring more guests than we've agreed to; if you do, I'll have to charge you. 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. Have fun!

When you arrive the homeowners will make their way down 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 enjoy your stay.

Property manager

Normandie and Michael

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please always monitor your children’s activity.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gloucester, NC

What's nearby

Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center - 16 min drive
Beaufort Historic Site - 21 min drive
North Carolina Maritime Museum - 22 min drive
Morehead City Port - 24 min drive
Fort Macon State Park - 35 min drive

Restaurants

Fish Hook Grill - 12 min drive
34° North Restaurant - 24 min drive
The Handlebar - 19 min drive
George's Take-Out - 7 min drive
The Kindred Spirit and Green Gables Tea Room - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront cottage w/dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront cottage w/dock located?

This family-friendly Gloucester holiday home is located on the waterfront, 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Mount Maker Charters, and within 12 mi (20 km) of North River Golf Course and Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center. North Carolina Maritime Museum and Freedom Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

12 April 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

JULIE A.

21 August 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

17 August 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

13 August 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

27 July 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Normandie and Michael

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.