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Peaceful Waterfront Retreat. Beach minutes away. Gorgeous views

Holiday home in Newport with kitchen and patio

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Salty Pirate Water Park
  • Place, Emerald Isle Adventures
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Waterfront Retreat. Beach minutes away. Gorgeous views

Discover this waterfront beauty on the Crystal Coast at Still Waters, formally known as Skippers Watch. This cozy, sun filled, one level, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath waterfront escape offers incredible views of the ICW and sound. Tastefully appointed throughout, boasting luxurious amenities such as brand new Memory foam mattress toppers, bamboo sheets, all season duvets on every bed, and plush bath towels. Wake up to serene water views from both the primary king bedroom and 2nd queen bedroom. Left your toiletries at home? Rest assured, we’ve got you covered with wonderfully scented shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and the like. Fully stocked kitchen with all the cooking and entertaining essentials to include a Blackstone grill at your disposal. Keurig with fully stocked coffee bar, crockpot, rice cooker, blender, and toaster just to name a few of the items. Plenty of spices and condiments as well. Board games, puzzles, and cards for inside fun. And Roku supplied for all the tv’s.

Peace and quiet abound on the property. Take in the spectacular views on the wraparound back porch any time of the day. Sip on your morning coffee watching the sunrise on the comfy outdoor swivel chairs or enjoy that evening cocktail at sunset in the Adirondack chairs on the dock. Dine under the string lights on the covered porch and enjoy a fire pit on cooler evenings while star gazing.

You’ll catch site of a multitude of coastal wildlife from osprey, pelicans, cranes, egrets, geese, ducks, and song birds. You might even catch a glimpse of the playful sea otters and porpoise’s in the protected sound. Looking at the water at low tide, you’ll see fish jumping and fiddler crabs scurrying about.

On a rare occasion, you might hear a bit of rumbling coming from from a different type of bird and if you look up to the sky, you’ll get to witness of one of our countries most impressive Osprey’s, our US military Osprey aircraft which occasionally run maneuvers along with the Harrier and F35’s on the nearby Bogue Airfield. An incredible display of the sound of freedom.

There are tons of family fun games supplied in the shed. Take in a game of corn hole, spikeball, horseshoes, or badminton on the expansive back yard. Enjoy getting on the water with multiple kayaks and paddle boards onsite which can easily be placed in the water from the newly installed kayak launch. Drop in a fishing line or tie up one of the crab pots from the sunny dock. Want to venture out a little further on the water? You can launch your boat or jet ski at the nearby public boat ramps and tie up to the dock when the tides are right.
Interested in enjoying a first rate fishing experience inshore or offshore or explore the sand bar islands? Please inquire in advance of your stay to secure a reservation with one of our experienced local guides.
Heading to the beach? It’s just a quick drive over the Emerald Isle bridge. You’ll find beach chairs, umbrellas, and various beach toys in the shed. A footwash is available to rinse away the sand upon your return.

Be sure to check out one of the areas favorite locations, Carolina Home and Garden. Within walking distance, a re-imagined nursery turned into a magical garden wonderland where you can get fresh eggs, custom coffees, craft drinks, and food at the various food trucks on site. There’s a petting zoo and an Adventure park for the kiddos as well. Most every night of the week, they provide some sort of entertainment from family trivia, live bands, to music bingo. Walking the grounds, you’ll find an eclectic mix of decor in every room and a beautiful live atrium.
Some of North Carolina’s most quaint, picturesque small towns dot the Crystal Coast with Swansboro, just a 15 minute drive and Morehead and Beaufort, 15 to 30 minutes respectfully. Tons of incredible restaurants to choose from offering fresh seafood dishes that are a culinary delight!

Enjoy all that the area and this home has to offer when you stay at Still Waters.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children should wear life preserver by the water.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Newport

Newport is home to this holiday home. Star Hill Golf Club and Silver Creek Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Salty Air Open Market and Emerald Plantation. MacDaddy's Entertainment Center and Salty Pirate Water Park are also worth visiting.
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Newport, NC

What's nearby

  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • The Sweet Spot - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 14 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 23 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Marks Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Which Wich - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Waterfront Retreat. Beach minutes away. Gorgeous views pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Waterfront Retreat. Beach minutes away. Gorgeous views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Waterfront Retreat. Beach minutes away. Gorgeous views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Waterfront Retreat. Beach minutes away. Gorgeous views located?

Situated in Newport, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Croatan National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Star Hill Golf Club and MacDaddy's Entertainment Center. Cougar Stadium and Cedar Point Tideland Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Pamela Murphy

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It was always my dream to own a Bed and Breakfast one day. I loved the idea of welcoming people in, having a beautiful space for them and making them feel comfortable and at home. Though the Bed and Breakfast never came to reality, I felt like this was the next best thing!
We actually discovered the home after staying at it as guests while we were in the area looking for a property to purchase. We fell in love with the home, known then as Skippers Watch, and inquired to the owners about purchasing it! Lo and behold, we did, and the rest is history.
Ties with work (our real jobs) have kept us in Raleigh, NC, though we aren’t too far from the Crystal Coast and love our little sound front gem we call “Still Waters.”
We hope you find the home as relaxing and peaceful as we do. We are delighted you can have the opportunity to enjoy it as well!

Why they chose this property

We think of our place as the diamond in the rough. Once you enter the home and look out back to the water, you’re hooked. It’s incredibly peaceful and quiet. The area is extremely safe and everyone is super friendly. Our favorite thing to do while at the house is sit on the back covered porch, with the string lights on, music from Alexa playing, and just relaxing with friends and family enjoying the view from sunrise to sunset. We also love to go down to the dock and sit by the water and watch all the different sea birds go by. Or jump on a paddle board and just float around the secluded sound. It truly is one of the most relaxing, peaceful experience you could ask for.

What makes this property unique

Our property has just about everything you’d need for your home away from home! It’s comfy and inviting. And most every need or want has been thought of. It’s well appointed and tastefully decorated both inside and out. We pride ourselves in ensuring cleanliness is of the utmost importance.
We are attentive to guests needs and questions, though rarely do guests need anything while at the house!

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