Cedar Island cottage, short walk to beach

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Cedar Island, NC

Cedar Island Beach9 min walk
Cape Lookout beach camping13 min drive
Fort Macon State Park66 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy Cedar Island Cottage! Cottage sleeps 4 and is furnished with a queen mattress in loft and bunk beds downstairs (both new). Fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker. The cottage has a 200 square foot finished porch with a swinging daybed and views of the Pamlico sound. There is a charcoal grill available at the cottage.

The beach is about a 5 minute walk from the cottage. There is also a public boat ramp and kayak launch within a 5 minute walk. The cottage is located next to Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge. This is a remote location, which makes it an outdoor-lovers paradise.

Favorite Activities on the island:
• Kayaking/Canoeing – this location is a haven for kayakers who want to experience the natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Incredible bird watching location and you may also encounter the wild cattle and horses that roam freely.
• Horse back Riding on the beach guided tours available
• Beach relaxing
• Hunting/Fishing – incredible red drum, speckled trout and flounder fishing in creeks and on Pamlico Sound.
• Take the ferry to Ocracoke Island to explore the undeveloped beaches

Bring beach chairs, beach towels, sunscreen, and insect spray.

Wifi is century link DSL (slow and spotty).
Smart TV that has antenna
No smoking or pets.

Property manager

Bob Shellenbarger

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cedar Island

Located in Cedar Island, this cottage is near the beach. Ocracoke Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cedar Island Beach and Pamlico Sound.

Cedar Island, NC

What's nearby

Cedar Island Beach - 9 min walk
Cape Lookout beach camping - 13 min drive
Beaufort Historic Site - 52 min drive
Morehead City Port - 55 min drive
Fort Macon State Park - 66 min drive

Restaurants

Quality Seafood - 4 min drive
Bay Breeze - 5 min walk
Sharky's Bar & Grill - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Island cottage, short walk to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Island cottage, short walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cedar Island cottage, short walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cedar Island cottage, short walk to beach located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Cedar Island Beach and Pamlico Sound. Cape Lookout beach camping is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jalen M.

10 August 2023

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

Great Property!

Loved the stay, house was everything that was advertised. Very relaxing getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E., Richmond VA

1 August 2023

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

Loved it!

Our first stay on Cedar Island and we will be back. Beautiful sunsets, perfect little beach (if you are ok with no waves). Take everything you need as it is remote. We greatly enjoyed taking ferries to nearby islands. House was clean and cozy, and a short (10 min) walk to the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P.

16 July 2023

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

Great little getaway

House is so cute…just as described.We enjoyed our stay so much…fishing , clamming and laying on the beach. Would definitely recommend this rental property!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

12 July 2023

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

Peaceful with amazing views

We loved the peaceful atmosphere. The location was perfect for a relaxing getaway. We were able to view a variety of wildlife so close. The local community was welcoming and very kind. We will definitely return again for another stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

3 July 2023

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

Great value, peaceful, gorgeous location

This was our third trip to Cedar Island, so we had realistic expectations. If you are unfamiliar with Cedar Island, and you are expecting a typical outer banks type experience, you may be disappointed. Cedar Island is remote, and it's mostly nature preserve. Depending on the season, there are persistent and pervasive mosquitoes anywhere other than the beach. Bring reliable bug repellent. The main attraction on the island is the beautiful, natural beach with calm, shallow water, which is great for kids. You can also book a beach-side horseback ride at the local campground (somewhat expensive, but a very nice experience). There is one store, a gas station/general store that also has scooped ice cream. Dollar General is about a 17 minute drive; big box store is 45 minutes. Bring food, bring essentials, bring beach towels, don't expect good wifi or cell reception. Instead, plan to unplug and enjoy nature. The bug-free, crowd-free beach is a short walk. Hunting, fishing, and kayaking are other options. There's a ferry that goes to Ocracoke if you're looking for a more touristy island. The cottage is wonderful, clean, and roomy. The porch was lovely at night. The price was incredibly reasonable and convinced us to rent this over a hotel room. There was a scheduling error, and the owner graciously credited us an extra night when we had to book a night at the hotel. We would love to stay here again and would definitely recommend this rental.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bob Shellenbarger

We are a busy family that enjoys whatever time we can find to be outdoors, especially at the beach. Finding a place where we can get away from our hectic days, enjoy being together, have adventures and relax has been an absolute dream.

Why they chose this property

We have looked at numerous properties over the years trying to find a place that suits our whole family. For Robert, who loves to fish, Cedar Island has yet to let him down. This is his favorite place to fish in all of North Carolina. For his wife, Mellissa, having wild beaches to walk along, take morning jogs or just sit with her tea and listen to the waves while watching all the wildlife has been an absolute dream. Our middle school-aged girls love running through the surf, marveling at the wildlife and taking regular trips to Islands Choice market! We all love kayaking and Cedar Island offers unparalleled adventures.

What makes this property unique

Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge is a unique coastal environment that is a nature-lover's dream. Wildwinds Cottage is walking distance from the Cedar Island ferry which takes you to Ocracoke. If you are looking for more in the way of shopping and dining, then we are a short drive from Beaufort and Morehead city.

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