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The perfect home to create your Island Traditions

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Kitchen/Dining Area
Main bathroom
Screened porch
Beach
View from property

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Harkers Island, NC
  • Fort Macon State Park
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Beaufort Historic Site
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Front Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Middle Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

House bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The perfect home to create your Island Traditions

This traditional Harkers Island home is the perfect place to unwind from the hurried world. Originally built in 1925, this water view home is in the middle of the quaint island known as Harkers Island. Even though this island is off the beaten path, it boasts some of best fishing and hunting around. You are minutes from the famous Big Rock Blue Marlin tournament that takes place in June and it is home to some of the world renowned decoy carvers which can be seen at the Decoy Festival the first weekend in December.
You can take a ferry to Cape Lookout seashore and go shelling or shop in the quaint shops of downtown Beaufort.
This home has 3 bedrooms, two baths and sleeps up to 8. If you have your own boat, there is a public boat ramp right up the road and covered parking at the house for your boat and car.
Known for it’s traditional ways, come immerse yourself in the island life and begin making your own Island Traditions.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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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
Please be mindful of the noise level in the yard especially at night.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Harkers Island

Harkers Island is home to this holiday home. North River Golf Course and Jarrett Bay Marine Industrial Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mount Maker Charters and North Carolina Maritime Museum.
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Harkers Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Town Creek Marina - 26 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Beaufort Historic Site - 27 min drive - 32.1 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum - 27 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Cape Lookout Lighthouse - 38 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Fishtowne Brew House - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪34° North Restaurant - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Mezcalito - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The perfect home to create your Island Traditions pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The perfect home to create your Island Traditions ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The perfect home to create your Island Traditions ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The perfect home to create your Island Traditions located?

Situated in Harkers Island, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 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 Mount Maker Charters are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great.

As always we had a wonderful stay. The house is great and the host is even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Nice house with everything we needed. Rae made the arrival and departure process so easy and pleasant. Will definitely stay here again when we are Down East!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

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

Perfect Family Vacation For Your Family

This little get away on Harkers Island is perfect. The house is in a great location and is everything you need for a weekend away at the beach. The host and her husband are always available for any concerns or questions. We enjoyed our stay and will be back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Excellent

Perfect place to stay. Very roomy, very clean! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great!

Another wonderful stay. Rae is a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Good times

Very nice place. Not modern but it was so comfortable and charming we would highly recommend for its appeal. Close to Harkers island ferry and museum. Short drives to Beaufort and Morehead city for some great food and waterfront scenery. Good Times!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rigos H.

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

Great getaway

This is a great house close to everything on the island. Very clean and lots of open room. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ann G.

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

Quiet and spacious

Very comfortable house, loads of space and lots of storage. We really loved the welcome basket filled with goodies! Plenty of towels, blankets, and essentials. The front bedrooms were extemely bright at night, so much so that we spent a good part of our second day shopping for sleep masks. The beds were very comfortable though and there was plenty of room in the closets and dressers. Some of the soap dispensers were almost empty, but there were so many other things provided that made up for it - shampoo, conditioner, bottles of water, etc. A lot of very welcoming touches that were much appreciated!sexond
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Love Island Traditions!

Cute, comfortable VRBO. The host was thoughtful in her preparations and added touches to the rental that made the stay perfect. Location is great, parking and driveway quite sufficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Wonderful.

Another great stay. Look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle I.

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

Harkers Island annual trip

Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Lovely, Cozy Stay

This location was exactly as described and just perfect for a short family stay. We loved being on the island and the proximity to the ferry, local beaches, and more. The house was cozy, beds were comfy, and we had a wonderful time. If you're looking for a luxury experience, you may not adore this home, but if you're looking for comfort and ease, this is the perfect place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Relaxing

Lovely home, perfect for a relaxing getaway. Very clean. Boat launch and small swimming beach just a short drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LEIDY L.

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

Perfect place for a quiet weekend

The place was even better than described! It was perfect for our little family of 4. The location was exactly what we needed. Five or so minutes to the ferry, 25 minutes to Beaufort for dinner and less than 40 min away from Fort Macon. We hope to be able to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

1 week of pure fun

We had a blast and will continue to use this as our vacation spot as long as possible. We love it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna S.

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

Anniversary trip

This house is wonderful. We absolutely enjoyed every second of our stay. Lovely little extras throughout. Harker's Island is #1 in friendliness and atmosphere. Rae is a great hostess!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve t.

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

Nice Stay

Property was as described. Clean & tidy and property owner was helpful with area suggestions. Very convenient to Island Ferry to Cape Lookout.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Another great stay

Weve been to this property before and just like the other time, we loved it!!! Always very clean and tidy, has everything you need for a long stay. Rae is great, always answers our questions and likes to spoil the kids. Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

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

Hostess with the Mostest!

Cottage is wonderful, but the extra touches make this place special. Perfect for a weekend or longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

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

Quiet and Relaxing Location

The property was clean, family friendly, and the perfect place to day trip to the beach, shopping, or sightseeing. Be sure and visit the Core Sound Museum to see the amazing heritage of Down East Rae was a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

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

Lovely Getaway

We had a wonderful stay at the island traditions house. The hosts had thoughtfully left a basket of goodies that we all enjoyed. We loved sitting on the porch swing, grilling on the deck and spending family time together in a beautiful place! We also enjoyed the Harkers Island beach and collecfing sea shells. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis F.

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

Cape Lookout

Last minute reservation worked well as a prequel to our week in Corolla OBX
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nicholas D.

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

Harkers Island Fishing Trip

Great house; this is our second year! Would highly recommend! Close to marina and boat ramp
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIM L.

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

Relaxing!!

We had a great time and enjoyed relaxing at the property for an extended weekend. The owners were very responsive and great to meet.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
WE WERE ON A 30 DAY VACATION THAT INCLUDED 3 VRBO 7- NIGHT PROPERTIES AND A ONE WEEK PRIVATE TRAVEL CLUB PROPERTY. THIS VRBO WAS NOT THAT DESIRABLE. WE WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT TO FAMILY OR FRIENDS.HOWEVER, THE THREE BEDROOMS WERE NICELY DECORATED AND FURNISHED. THERE WERE NICE PICTURES AND DECOR ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT.1. THIS 100 YEAR OLD PROPERTY HAD AGE RELATED ISSUES AND MAINTENANCE ISSUES.2. THE MICROWAVE STOPPED WORKING THE 2ND DAY BUT THE OWNER REPLACED IT THE SAME DAY WITH OUR GRATITUDE.2. THE BUGS, ESPECIALLY LARGE ROACHES AND FLYING INSECTS AND THE BACK PORCH WERE A CONSTANT NUISANCE.3 THERE WAS A NOSEY NEIGHBOR.4. MANY OF THE POTS AND PANS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.5. THE CARPORT ROOF HAD HOLES, SOME LARGE.6. THE STOVE AND REFRIGERATOR WERE OLD AND VERY WORN. 7. THE SCREEN DOOR TO THE SCREENED PORCH WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE.8. NO DISHWASHER AND NO WATER IN FRIDGE DOOR AND NO ICE MAKER.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

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