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Front of the Guest House
Front of the Guest Cottage
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Morehead City, NC
  • Place, Olympus Dive Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Morehead City Yacht Basin
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Morehead City Port
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historical guest house featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation!

This charming guest house sits behind a historical home in downtown Morehead City, NC. The main home was built on Shackleford Banks in 1885 and moved to its current location in 1901 by sail skiffs. The guest house was built between the 1920's and 1930's for the second owner of the main house's son. The property sits 2.5 blocks from a sandy public access to the intra coastal waterway!

In the summer of 2017, the home was featured to be a part of the Home and Garden Television show called, Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation. Filming began in the fall of 2017 and the guest house was featured as well! The show aired on May 5th, 2018 on HGTV from 10pm to 11pm. You can find the show by downloading HGTV app and searching for Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation, Episode 308, titled “North Carolina Renewal.”

The fully furnished guest house has a living room and an eat-in kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, plates, cups, pots and pans and a coffee maker. The bedroom features a queen size bed and dresser and closet for you to store your belongings. The full bathroom offers a stand-up shower.

Amenities include linens, iron/ironing board, Keurig coffee maker, WIFI, street parking. NO smoking and NO pets. Television in the living room includes an Amazon Fire-stick. On street parking.

Big Rock Landing as well as shopping, restaurants and nightlife are all within walking distance. Morehead City Ferry Service is located within 3 blocks providing boat service to Carrot Island, Bird Shoal, Sand Dollar Island, and Sugarloaf Island. Also Beaufort, voted "Coolest Small Town" is only 3 miles away. If you are lucky, you will see wild horses just off Front Street on Carrot Island.

Historic guest house available for long term rent from mid October through mid April! Please inquire regarding discounted rental rates!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children allowed with parents or family members
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Morehead City

Located in Morehead City, this cottage is in the city centre. North Carolina Maritime Museum and Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Morehead City Port and Morehead City Yacht Basin. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkelling and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Morehead City, NC

What's nearby

  • Olympus Dive Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Morehead City Yacht Basin - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Morehead City Port - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Morehead Plaza Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 8 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 27 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowes Foods - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taste of Napoli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Floyd's 1921 Restaurant Bar & Catering - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mug Shot Lounge - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical guest house featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historical guest house featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation!?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historical guest house featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation! on 10 May 2026 start from AU$204, 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 Historical guest house featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historical guest house featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical guest house featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historical guest house featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation! located?

Located in the heart of Morehead City, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Olympus Dive Center, Morehead City Yacht Basin and Morehead City Port. Morehead Plaza Shopping Center and Big Rock Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 212 reviews

10/10

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10/10

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Location

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Easy walk to downtown. Cute and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this cute little cottage, and had the best time on our trip! The host was great and replied fast to any of our questions!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

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

Great stay

Great stay just a few blocks from the waterfront! Property was clean and just as advertised. Perfect for 2 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Quick Trip

It was a perfect place for us to stay with a great location and very clean! The host was wonderful and the place has everything we needed for our stay. I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heather s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location more than anything!! Curb Market was in full swing just down the block on Saturday morning and the walking distance to the sounds was amazing. Perfect little bungalow, just right for the two of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

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

Reel’n 4 Research

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying in Nicole’s guest house. It is in a great location, walking distance to the Morehead City waterfront and a short drive to Atlantic Beach. The guest house is cute and clean. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

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

Girls Trip

Great location! House is so cute!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

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

Great place

Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will N.

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

Great stay

A great place to stay for visiting a couple of days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Great location.

Me and my brother went on a three day fishing trip and this place was perfect. The location was in a perfect spot in Morehead City. It was clean and the host was very accommodating to any needs I had. Will stay again next time I come down.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Penny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
It was a cute little home and decorated nicely. The mattress was old and uncomfortable. The bathroom is just too small. Had no room to move in shower and, hit my elbow trying to wash my hair. I understand it’s an old home, but beds and showers don’t have to be. We left a day early.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B.

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

Cute guest house, great lication

The house was cute and nicely decorated. The location worked well for us as we were visiting the area for a family celebration.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Great accommodations!

Sweet property and loved Hazel the puppy that visited us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cara k.

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

Great place!

House was nice and clean and perfect walking distance to downtown and several local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Great stay

The property is in a nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Wonderful cottage

Great stay. Wonderful little cottage, excellent location, clean, beautifully decorated with everything you need!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Great Cottage

Great little cottage! Well appointed with everything we needed for a weekend at the NC Seafood Festival. Easy walking distance to the festival and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

Great little cottage!

This cute little cottage was just what we needed... super clean, comfy (beautifully decorated) and in a great, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Sandy W.

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

Morehead City Cottage

Wonderful experience Nicole was very helpful Thoroughly enjoyed our stay Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

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

Adorable Guest House

We enjoyed our stay. It was a lovely, clean guesthouse. We'd definitely rent this guesthouse again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niki K.

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

Perfect little cottage in Morehead

Lovely, clean guest house in a great location. Convenient to Morehead waterfront. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Best Place Ever!

This in a great place ,water is walking distance,Clean near great restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Beautiful stay!

The cottage is lovely and had everything we needed for our week’s stay. Location is great as it is near many restaurants. It is also in walking distance to the water. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline G.

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

Great property just minutes from our Dive shop!

The cottage was perfect!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

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