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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Deck or patio
Free Wi-Fi
Balcony or patio
Explore the area
Morehead City, NC
Olympus Dive Center
Place, Olympus Dive Center
8 min walk
Morehead City Yacht Basin
Place, Morehead City Yacht Basin
17 min walk
Morehead City Port
Place, Morehead City Port
18 min walk
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
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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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
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.
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
Taste of Napoli - 3 min drive
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
Mug Shot Lounge - 19 min walk
Floyd's 1921 Restaurant Bar & Catering - 16 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 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historical guest house featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation! on 29 May 2026 start from AU$308, 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
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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!
Kim H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! Please come see us again soon!
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.
heather s.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! Please come back and see us again soon!
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!
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.
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.
Penny R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kara B.
6 Dec 2018
Great little cottage!
This cute little cottage was just what we needed... super clean, comfy (beautifully decorated) and in a great, convenient location.
Kara B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind review! I work hard to keep the cottage clean! I am glad you find it beautifully decorated! Thank you for staying and we hope to see you back soon!
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.
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.
David L.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your kind remarks! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and the cottage's location. I hope you come back to see us soon! Thank you again!