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Beautiful pet friendly lodge in a quaint fishing village and sleeps 16

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Exterior
Our horses on the farm out the front door of the lodge.
Living area
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Engelhard, NC
  • Place, Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Dowry Creek Marina
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Downstairs Back

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Front

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Downstairs Side

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful pet friendly lodge in a quaint fishing village and sleeps 16

This spacious charming lodge is located in Engelhard. Boasting five bedrooms and two baths, this house could easily accommodate two families or a large group. We are pet friendly. Renters are responsible for any pet damage. There is a beautiful farm across from the lodge that has black Angus cows, horses and a small pond.

Pamlico Sound is just down the street. Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge (full of trails suited for hiking or biking) and Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge are both just a few miles away. The beaches of the OBX are 45 minutes away, including Kitty Hawk, NC Aquarium @ Manteo, Wright Brothers Memorial, Jennette's Fishing Pier, and The Lost Colony. Historic Bath is an hour away where you can learn more about Black Beard. Swan Quarter National Wildlife Refuge is 30 minutes away. Pungo National Wildlife Refuge is about 45 minutes. Eco Tours are available at neighboring townships. Charter boats and hunting guides are for hire in the area. Numerous State of North Carolina Game Lands surround the area.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2013166vb
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 a carbon monoxide detector 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

Engelhard

Located in Engelhard, this holiday home is in a rural area. Local points of interest include Pamlico Sound. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Engelhard, NC

What's nearby

  • Mattie Arts Center - 27 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge - 29 min drive - 51.9 km
  • Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge - 36 min drive - 67.7 km
  • Dowry Creek Marina - 55 min drive - 90.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Martelle's Feed House Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Martelle's Feed House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Williams Seafood - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sugar & Spice - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Big Trout Marina - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful pet friendly lodge in a quaint fishing village and sleeps 16 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful pet friendly lodge in a quaint fishing village and sleeps 16?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful pet friendly lodge in a quaint fishing village and sleeps 16?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful pet friendly lodge in a quaint fishing village and sleeps 16?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful pet friendly lodge in a quaint fishing village and sleeps 16 located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 32 miles (52 km) of Mattie Arts Center, Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge and Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
great location and nice property! Would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great place to stay! Something we look forward to all year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, and host. Very clean! Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2026
Thank you for choosing our lodge! Hope you will come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William O.

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

very quite area, just a great place to stay and have fun

love the invirment, great games in the house to play, can crab right there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Thank you Billy! We hope you come back next year and every year! Second time staying with us and we look forward to the third!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

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

Great stay

The house is great and has all of the conveniences that you need. Great location to catch the ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2021
Thank you Phillip! We hope that you will come back and stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william b.

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

Wonderful property and hosts

Very clean and relaxing property - great place to stay for outdoor activities in the area. Would highly recommend! Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patti D.

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

Beautiful home

Beautiful place that is very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
Thank you Patti. 😊
Verified

8/10 Good

Pj R.

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

Great get away

This is a nice get away from traffic and city noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Thank you for your review Pam. Hope you will visit again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

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

Duck Hunting Trip

The Gibbs are great hosts. We always enjoy our stay at their house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Wonderful weekend

Stay was short but the house was excellent. Enjoyed our stay and will return again. Host was attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
Thank you for staying at our lodge Josh!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Pleasant stay in Englehard

Very clean and comfortable. The host was very accessible and informative. Accommodations were perfect for our needs. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2022
Thank you for staying with us! We will look forward to you visiting again soon. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kymberlei S.

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

Great get away

Great place to get away from the busy city life. Full of nature, beautiful sunrises and bright stars.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Thank you for the review. We hope you come back to visit real soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William O.

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

Wonderful place to stay on vacation, we enjoyed it very much. Looking forward to getting to stay

Very nice house with plenty of room for my family. Plenty of towels and other necessities. Very pleasant and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2022
Thank you for staying at our lodge! We hope y'all will come back and visit soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin b.

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

Excellent house with incredible owners

Top to bottom the best owners we ever worked with. The house was advertised and we had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2022
Thank you Kevin! We hope you will come visit again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Justine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice for a large group, We had plenty of room for our family of 7. The house was clean and comfy. Roanoke island/Nags Head is about an hour away. The plus side to that is that it’s very quiet with no traffic congestion. The negative is that larger grocery stores are a bit of a drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessy C.

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

Home away from home

Great spot to just get away in the country. Quiet, small town that has lots of little fishing holes and excellent crabbing. Just a hours drive into town and beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Thank you and we hope you will visit again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huili W.

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

Very nice host!

The Gibbs' family gave us the best for what we can have for a vacation,fish, play guide, road assistance, and produce on their farmetc
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

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

Perfect clean home for your ENC getaway

We came down for a hunting trip and this property was great. Great area in Engelhard, ample beds, spotless on the inside, fully equipped kitchen and so much more. The owners made us feel at home and communication was great with some spot on recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

This little country lodge was a home away from home. It was very clean and well kept. Enjoyed stay.

No issues renting this property. The owners answered every question and were always assessable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2022
Thank you for staying at our lodge! We hope you come back again real soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

We had a great time!

We went to celebrate my mom’s 60th birthday and we had a great time. The neighborhood is not the best but the owners were wonderful and the house was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2020
Happy you enjoyed your stay. Our neighborhood is very safe, most residents of Engelhard are commercial fisherman and farmers. Good people, great neighbors, old families, just trying to earn a living in a poor rural community.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

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

Quiet neighborhood on the coast. Central to OBX!

The house was central to places we wanted to see. Quiet neighborhood. Owner was very responsive and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank for staying at our lodge!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

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

Great Stay

The house was very well kept and clean when we arrived. There were easy to find instructions on the kitchen counter. Greg even had some suggested places to visit during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review. We hope you will come back real soon! Greg & Caroline
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel C.

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

Relaxing

Away from the hustle and bustle. If you are looking for a place away from it all and just relaxing, this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2021
Thank you for review and we hope you will come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette D.

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

nice get away

My family and I enjoyed staying here. We were able to visit many things in the OBX from here. The house was big enough for 11 of us and2 dogs. The owners love animals as there are chickens, horses and cows that come with this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Thank you staying at our lodge and we are so pleased you had a great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gusmansammymaggie

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

Sept 16-18

Excellent house, location, fishing. Everything was great, listing description very accurate! Great fun was had by all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2022
Thank you for staying at our lodge! :)

About the host

Hosted by Gregory Gibbs & Caroline

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The Gibbs family goes back to days when Blackbeard called the OBX home. In fact my family descended from Blackbeard's first mate Gibbons, who had the choice to walk the plank or to be sent ashore at Gibbs' Point. Engelhard has been home for our family since the 1600s.

Why they chose this property

This location affords you the ability to enjoy the OBX, hunting, fishing, crabbing, touring historical sites, boating, bird watching, and much more in a serene peaceful setting that is relaxing and gets you back to nature.

What makes this property unique

This property is very reasonably priced, unlike properties that are beach front. We include bed linens and towels at no additional cost. The lodge is one of the only rental properties in the area that can accommodate big/multiple families or groups. Very unique location that allows you to take advantage of everything our part of the world has to offer.

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