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Private house in quiet village close to Cape lookout National Seashore

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William Andrew Way House circa 1872
Way House entry
Living room
Staircase
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Marshallberg, NC
  • Bells Island
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Cape Lookout Lighthouse
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Private house in quiet village close to Cape lookout National Seashore

The William Andrew Way House, ca. 1872, is one of the oldest remaining homes in the charming village of Marshallberg, North Carolina. Marshallberg is one of the 13 communities of Down East on North Carolina's Crystal Coast. Marshallberg is close to the Cape Lookout National Seashore and is part of the North Carolina Outer Banks Scenic Byway. The Way House was thoroughly remodeled and modernized in 2012.

The kitchen is well equipped by the owner who loves to cook. It has a gas stove and dishwasher, an island counter with stools and a custom-built wooden table that seats 10 (and is great for working on jigsaw puzzles).

The master bedroom has a queen bed and private door into the bathroom.
The second bedroom has a queen bed and a single bed.
The library has a new Ikea couch that folds out into a single bed.
The library has a smart TV, DVD and Blue Ray player. There are also books and jigsaw puzzles and yoga equipment.
The house has WiFi.

The Way house has a private screened-in porch off the kitchen surrounded by bird-filled green space with a table and chairs for dining al fresco and the house comes with a gas Bar-B-Q.

The location is very quiet. There is a public dock off Center Street that faces Core Banks across Core Sound. The park at the end of the Marshallberg Road is a favorite place to watch the sunset. Beside the park a small harbor holds both pleasure and working boats. The village offers interesting walking and bicycling; two bikes are included with the rental.

Marshallberg is a short drive from the Harkers Island ferry to Cape Lookout National Seashore, the Harkers Island Waterfowl Museum, the Cedar Island ferry to Ocracoke, lovely Beaufort NC, Atlantic Beach, hiking in Croatan National Forest, historic Fort Macon State Park, historic New Bern and other historic North Carolina coastal towns.

The Way House suits couples and young families or as a writer's retreat.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The Way House is not childproofed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
With constraints. Need to accept our pet policy.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on front and back porches
Pantry items: Staples are usually on hand and available for use. Please replace them if something runs out.
Trash pick is on Mondays. Trash bags in pantry (beige garbage/black recycling). Disposal directions for other days on the side of refrigerator.
If you are bringing your dog with you we request that you pick up after them and not allow them to urinate outside the front or back door.

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Marshallberg

Located in Marshallberg, this holiday home is in a rural area. Beaufort Historic Site and Core Creek Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at North River Golf Course and Jarrett Bay Marine Industrial Park. Mount Maker Charters and North Carolina Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
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Marshallberg, NC

What's nearby

  • Marshallberg Picnic Area - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Beaufort Historic Site - 24 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Morehead City Port - 26 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Cape Lookout Lighthouse - 51 min drive - 25.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪SEA SIDE STOP AND SHOP - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Kindred Spirit - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fish Hook Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Big Seafood - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private house in quiet village close to Cape lookout National Seashore pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Private house in quiet village close to Cape lookout National Seashore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private house in quiet village close to Cape lookout National Seashore?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private house in quiet village close to Cape lookout National Seashore located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Marshallberg Picnic Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of Eastern Park and Down East Public Library. Lovis Shore and Mount Maker Charters are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Best Trip Evee

House is perfect!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Another Wonderful Week in Way House

We have been fortunate to stay in this beautiful, historic home several times over the past few years. It has become our "home away from home" in the Beaufort area. It's a beautiful, spacious, and comfortable house that perfectly fits our needs! The hosts are fantastic-- always very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

Quiet Retreat

Beautifully restored home in a very quiet neighborhood. Short drives to Beaufort, Atlantic Beach and Moorehead City. Plenty of places for kayaking and fishing nearby. We had a great time exploring the area and coming back to a beautiful home and grounds.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy G.

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

Nice stay

Very clean and comfy beds
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Lovely Historic Home in Marshallberg

This was the third time we stayed for a week in Way House, which has become a "home away from home" for us in the Beaufort area. It is a beautiful, historic home in a peaceful setting with all the modern amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeRoy G.

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

Wonderful home

Had a cozy and wonderful stay here. Couldn't recommend more highly. The decor was also lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Shelling

Property great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colby B.

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

Wonderful stay

We always enjoy visiting Marshallburg. This home provided everything that we needed, including a big yard for volleyball games!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

We loved the house. It is a first class property.

We enjoyed staying in a great rural property, but with Beaufort’s wonderful restaurants and waterfront only 20 minutes away
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Relaxing getaway

Property information and pictures were accurate. Very clean and located close to everywhere we wanted to go. We loved our time there and definitely plan on going back. Thanks SO MUCH!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

A Wonderful Week in Way House

This was the second time we had stayed for a week at Way House in Marshallberg. Everything was as perfect as the first time! We love staying here and hope to again sometime.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Beautiful home

We enjoyed our stay. The house and yard were beautiful and clean. The house was not far from many wonderful experiences.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob V.

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

Honeymoon getaway

This was a fantastic get away for our honeymoon. Quiet area very clean and comfortable house. Centrally located in the outer banks to most everything. Will recommend to everyone!!!! 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

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

Great getway!

We really enjoyed everything about the house. Everything was clean and tidy. The location was very nice, being close to Harkers island and Beaufort. Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

Great time

My husband and I had a very nice time staying at this quaint little house. It is located in a quiet and walkable neighborhood. We enjoyed the large kitchen, the screened in back porch, and the library/TV room. Nicole and Alan are very gracious and helpful hosts and we are glad they shared their family’s vacation home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

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

Family Vacation

We were extremely pleased with the property, both the house itself and the grounds. The circle drive was an added bonus especially with a 24 ft. boat in tow. The house was neat, clean and absolutely beautiful. The location was great with a public boat ramp within a short distance away. Our family had a wonderful week visiting Cape Lookout, seeing the wild horses on Shackleford Banks, NC Aquarium as well as Carteret Historical Museum, Fort Macon and the Maritime Museum.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Wonderful Down East Retreat

We loved our week-long stay at Way House in Marshallberg! The house is beautiful & comfortable and located in a tranquil setting within a short drive to Beaufort and other area attractions. It was perfect for our needs. Nicole and Alan are excellent hosts--very responsive to our questions. We are looking forward to a return visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Polly Way Stay

Our family of 4 stayed here for 5 nights as we visited Cape Lookout and surrounding areas. It was a nice getaway home, comfortable, quiet, and clean. We enjoyed all of the amenities that were offered to us. The only issue we had was the water was slow to drain down the tub. I would recommend this home and we would use it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana S.

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

beautiful home in a quiet area yet close to the Atlantic Beach attractions

We have spent several weekends in this house and would love to come back. Unique atmosphere of a historic house with all modern amenities. half hour from Atlantic beach, 20 minutes from Beaufort, 15 min from the ferry to Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Great place to relax after a day of swimming, hiking, and all other vacation things to-do!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G., North Carolina

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

Can't say enough nice things

The photos are accurate but cannot capture just how lovely and peaceful this house and property are. Beautifully and lovingly maintained, updated, and outfitted for guests, with a great cook's kitchen that is a joy to prepare meals in. There is also a great selection of books to read during your stay. Very grateful to have the opportunity to stay here. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanja V.

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

Lovely, charming stay at Way House

Very well maintained property. Lovely and charming. Peaceful and quiet. Well appointed kitchen. Easy communications and instructions for house wifi and air-conditioning. Recommend! Just know that there is not much around in terms of grocery, gas, food options. Do go to Beaufort and travel around!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., United States

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

A spacious, comfortable, charming home, adjacent to a jewel in North Carolina's waterway crown.

This area (with its close access to Cape Lookout and boat ramps, and all the glorious associated waterways) is as good as coastal North Carolina gets (if you love the water and don't love crowds). This home is the perfect companion piece. We will be back, whenever it is available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Beautifully remodeled old coastal home

This property is absolutely beautiful and very well decorated and maintained. The yard is big and spacious and very well groomed. The back porch is screened in and an excellent place to just sit and enjoy a cup of coffee or just a cool morning or evening. the only complaint I have is the ants in the downstairs restroom and kitchen over by the sliding door to the porch. My wife and I really enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Karin R.

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

Cute farmhouse away from the bustle of the main beaches

Overall we really enjoyed our stay at this cute renovated little farmhouse. It was very clean on the inside and comfortable. The neighborhood is fairly quiet and about half hour away from various activities like access to the ferries, beaches and shops. The only reason we give a four-star to the check-in process is because of our little snafu with the keys. Thanks to very helpful neighbors who helped us get in contact with the owners who live in Canada, we were able to resolve the issue. We would definitely recommend this house for couples and small families. The beaches in the area are absolutely beautiful for the North Atlantic. We highly recommend making use of the various ferries, especially to the lighthouse.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Sophie L., Kernersville, NC

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

Peaceful, comfortable, and great location!

We just finished up a week's vacation at Nicole and Alan's Marshallberg Way House and had a wonderful time. The house is inviting, comfortable, peaceful, extremely clean and well furnished, and felt more like a home than a house, with lots of family photos and artwork. The place has character! Each morning, we took our time and enjoyed observing and listening to all the birds who also make the place their home. There are plenty of bird identification books and even binoculars for birdwatchers. And our two dogs loved the large, private yard. We all also really took to the screened in porch. Each day, we set off for a different adventure, exploring the Down East area of the Crystal coast of NC. We had such a great time. The highlight adventure was taking the ferry out to both Shackleford Banks and Cape Lookout on the same day. We saw the Spanish Mustangs on Shackleford, visited the lighthouse at Cape Lookout, and spent hours on the beach hunting for shells, with great success, I must say. :) Harker's Island was a lot of fun and we really enjoyed the Core Sound Museum as well as visiting some of the locals' decoy workshops. We spent a day over at Morehead City and Atlantic Beach, as our nearly 4 year old daughter is definitely a beach girl, but we highly preferred the greater area surrounding the house. We had many great meals in Beaufort, which is just a 20 minute drive from the house and has plenty of nice restaurants. We definitely took advantage of the area's fantastic seafood. We highly recommend the Way House. Nicole and Alan are welcoming hosts and will quickly answer any questions you may have. We look forward to returning and exploring more of the area, including the Cedar Island area, as we ran out of time on this trip. Thanks so much, Nicole and Alan!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nicole Bernard and Alan Rogers

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English, French