High Tider Matchmaker - Cozy 1 Bedroom Home in the Heart of the Harkers Island

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a microwave.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wardrobe, and a window with blinds.
A single-story house with a metal roof, a porch with white railings, and an American flag.
A living room with a blue sofa, a television, wicker baskets, and a patterned rug.
A living room with a blue sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a TV.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Harkers Island, NC
  • Place, Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Down East Public Library
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Marshallberg Picnic Area
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Harkers Island

Harkers Island is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Harkers Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Down East Public Library - 10 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Marshallberg Picnic Area - 12 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Eastern Park - 13 min drive - 17.0 km
  • North River - 17 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Schwarzbarts Trinkhalle - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪No Name Pizza - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪SEA SIDE STOP AND SHOP - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fishtowne Brew House - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is High Tider Matchmaker - Cozy 1 Bedroom Home in the Heart of the Harkers Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at High Tider Matchmaker - Cozy 1 Bedroom Home in the Heart of the Harkers Island?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at High Tider Matchmaker - Cozy 1 Bedroom Home in the Heart of the Harkers Island on 30 October 2026 start from NZ$754, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at High Tider Matchmaker - Cozy 1 Bedroom Home in the Heart of the Harkers Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at High Tider Matchmaker - Cozy 1 Bedroom Home in the Heart of the Harkers Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High Tider Matchmaker - Cozy 1 Bedroom Home in the Heart of the Harkers Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is High Tider Matchmaker - Cozy 1 Bedroom Home in the Heart of the Harkers Island located?

Situated in Harkers Island, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lovis Shore and Down East Public Library. Marshallberg Picnic Area and Eastern Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
The hight tider was a small cozy one bedroom house perfect the wife and I.We enjoyed our stay. Was a great location for the areas we were visiting.Clean and efficient.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little cottage was very homey and quiet. A lovely place. Very clean and well put together. It is small but comfortable for 2 people. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cozy little place to stay for our visit. Very clean and the yard was nice for our dog. We enjoyed our stay and will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was our 3rd stay and all was great. We'll use it anytime it's available for our visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a great location for what we wanted to do. We had planned on spending 4 nights, but an issue arose and we had to leave after 2. We will be back again to try to get our entire time hopefully.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin for one or two. Comfortable bed and furnishings. Close to stores, restaurants, the Causeway fishing pier and Cape Lookout Visitor Center
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes! Enjoyed our 3rd stay. Cozy, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time visiting Harker’s Island! The stay at The High Tider couldn’t have been more perfect for our family! Cody is an amazing host!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time exploring the beach and the rest of the island while staying in this little house. It was just what we needed for relaxing in the evening after spending hours on the water. The host is very responsive and the accommodations more than generous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but clean, cozy and comfortable. Glad we booked for 2 weekends in October.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Stay

The property was exactly has described. Very cozy and cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Long weekend getaway

Great place for a quiet, relaxing time at the beach. We learned a lot about the history of the area at the museum and enjoyed the maritime museum in Beaufort. Delightful ferry out to the lighthouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home sweet Home

Dear Cody, I couldn‘t have picked a better place for my first visit in Harkers. Ideal for one person or a couple. I highly recommend the Matchmaker House. All the best and thank you so much
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
House was considerably small then expected. The couch was in poor condition. There was no room to put suitcases other than in the floor which meant we were tripping over them. We had to go out and purchase a frying pan large enough to fix breakfast. Grill on back porch was so rusty and dirty, I could not use it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Hi Howard. I apologize that your stay was not 5 Stars as we aim to provide great stays for everyone. I do wish you would have reached out - I could of easily and quickly fixed any issues during your stay. I will note that the listing does specify that it is a quaint space and that the pictures do show all of the home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gataway

Intimate and Cozy for my Wife and I. Our 6th anniversary. We wanted to get away somewhere that was peace and quiet. Harkers Island was it. It is located right in the middle of the island between two restaurants and seconds from the ferry terminal. Cape Lookout and Shackleford Banks We enjoyed sitting on the porch. Local story along with the house. Local islander Ms. Guthrie. Everything you need and Clean Thank You
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage

Our anniversary get away was exactly what we needed. The cottage was perfect for a couple to stay. Had a mishap with a busted pipe, but the owner was quick to respond and had it fixed same day and gave us a refund for the trouble for that day. The only thing that was uncomfortable was the shower that looked as if it was cracked before with a patch job, but was very soft to stand on so you had to stand awkwardly. But we managed and very much enjoyed our stay. Cody was very polite and we are grateful for them sharing their cottage at a reasonable price so we could have our get away. Check out in and out was very easy. We look forward to booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Retreat

Small, cute cottage in a very quiet location. Many people just pass through Harker's Island to take the ferry to Cape Lookout, but it's lovely as a destination if you want tranquility and quiet relaxation.There was a problem with the check-in: house wasn't cleaned or accessible when we arrived a couple of hours after check-in time. However, the host immediately responded to our texts and very quickly made everything right.Very nice stay - we especially loved the Seaside Galley, a hidden gem of a "gas station restaurant" that serves absolutely delicious seafood, and the beautiful Sound Side Trail at the Visitor's Center (where you take the ferry). We'd love to return to the island and this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was our home base while we explored the south outer banks. The locals are super friendly (if you are) and will point you in the right direction for food, fishing spots, rock/tooth/shell hounding beaches, and anything else you could need or want. Cody was a great host and was super quick and helpful with communication. The home is small and looks well kept from the exterior, where there is a camera facing the driveway (we prefer this but I know not all do). The inside is cozy and clean but dog and human parents beware almost all the linens/towels/decorations are white ;) There was a scent plug in that we took out for the stay and put pack in before leaving, the house smelled perfectly normal without it. The kitchen had a standard fridge/freezer which was great for storing cooler stuff. We used the coffee maker and it made coffee 10/10. Used the back porch to hang up suits and towels overnight to dry which was nice. Other reviews already talk about the shower, it’s not great. Biggest issue was the bathroom door wouldn’t shut. I mean we tried about 70 different ways and then just gave up and played the tv loud when we had to poop. Literally the only mid thing about this place is the bathroom. So to all my hot girls with tummy issues… be warned. Both the pull out and bed were comfy. One linen that was pulled from the chest was a bit dirty with dog hair and a little mud (?) Overall we loved it, better than a hotel if you are like us and want to be tf away from people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little place in the heart of Harkers Island. Everything needed for a couple and immaculately kept. Host is very responsive. Pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice house to stay in for one or two people. The house had many updates but was obviously a pretty old house. A good value for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2026
Hi Brad, I am glad you had a good trip but hate that your review was not 5 stars. As stated in the listing, I clearly stated that the home was built in the 60s as it is the old home of the old island Matchmaker and that it has "imperfect floors and doors, but is clean and ready for memories". I tried to keep as much as the original character as possible.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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