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“The Cottage" Waterfront Access to Bouge Sound!

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Beach
Beach/ocean view
Property grounds
Exterior
Interior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Brandywine Bay Country Club
  • Place, North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

“Guest Quarters”

1 Queen Bed

“Soundside Serenity” Primary Bedroom I

1 King Bed

“Sound Sway Suite” Primary Bedroom II

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

“Soundside Serenity” Bathroom I

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

“SPLASHback Sanctuary” Bathroom II

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

“The Cottage" Waterfront Access to Bouge Sound!

Welcome to "The Cottage on Bouge Sound," a timeless retreat where classic Southern charm and simple living intersect. This single-story bungalow, perched on higher ground overlooking Bouge Sound, stands proudly as one of the few original sound-front cottages.

Step inside to discover two primary bedrooms, a guest bedroom, and two baths, each corner echoing the original southern charm character. The open floor plan seamlessly connects a spacious kitchen stocked with necessary amenities to a breakfast lounge, providing an inviting space for gathering and hosting. The cozy living room, adorned with panoramic windows, offers spectacular views of Bouge Sound inviting you to become part of its story.

As you unwind at the cottage, we encourage you to unplug, savor the natural beauty of our expansive front yard, and relish in the tranquility of simple luxuries. This haven, holds a special place in our family's heart, serving as a reminder to appreciate every moment with loved ones around you. It's a destination where laughter and generational tales linger in the air, and we're delighted to share these experiences with you.

From sunrise to sunset, find joy in embracing the serenity of the early hours or basking in the activities brought by sunshine. Experience the water, with a gentle reminder about occasional oyster beds – we encourage you to swim or float around! For those who prefer to stay dry, we invite you to sunbathe, lounge, or fish from the pier. Evenings unfold best with charcoal grilling, water-side dining, and toasting to memories past and those yet to come!

Conveniently located near Morehead, Beaufort, Swansboro, Atlantic Beach, and Emerald Isle, "The Cottage" offers proximity to additional entertainment and conveniences. Explore the local culture with recommendations provided in our welcome package, and make this charming retreat your home base for creating your cherished memories. "The Cottage on Bouge Sound" awaits, where Southern hospitality and the beauty of simple living converge!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Clean all dishes and put them away!
Leave beds unmade!
Towels gathered and in the hamper, that includes bath mats and kitchen rags!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please notify us if something is to break, you will be held responsible for replacement. We understand accidents happen!
Keep Pets off of our furnishings, we will have to charge for any damages or additional cleaning.

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 deadlock

About the area

Newport

Located in Newport, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Fort Macon State Park and Beaufort Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brandywine Bay Country Club and Morehead City Port. MacDaddy's Entertainment Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newport, NC

What's nearby

  • Brandywine Bay Country Club - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center - 18 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Country Club of the Crystal Coast - 24 min drive - 24.8 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 26 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 29 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 21 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kabuto Japanese Steak House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “The Cottage" Waterfront Access to Bouge Sound! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at “The Cottage" Waterfront Access to Bouge Sound! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “The Cottage" Waterfront Access to Bouge Sound! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “The Cottage" Waterfront Access to Bouge Sound! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Newport holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Croatan Game Land and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Brandywine Bay Country Club. Croatan National Forest and Fort Benjamin Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Great Views

Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have come here for 2 years. And we are coming next year. We stay 2 weeks and we love it. We have a son, grandson and great grandson we visit. We have the best time,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Memorial Day Weekend

The house was exactly as described. Location is perfect! Close to everything but extremely quiet neighborhood. We would stay here again in the future!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our only issue was one of the toilets which we understand is going to be replaced this fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

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

Great house at a perfect location

A perfect house located in the perfect place. Nice and quiet area to get away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas all around, but still close enough to everything for very easy, short drives. The host was excellent and easy to get in contact with for any questions. If we're back in the area, this place will definitely be the place we choose to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay here! The hosts were incredibly communicative and helpful, which made everything smooth from start to finish. The neighborhood itself is beautiful and peaceful, and we loved being able to walk to the corner store, Waves. The employees there were so kind, and their breakfast was delicious — it quickly became part of our routine.Every day we watched both the sunrise and sunset, and some of our best memories were made right on the dock. We fished, relaxed, and honestly spent more time there than we did at the beach. This is a simple, quiet place — the perfect spot to slow down, enjoy the water, and take in the beauty around you. We’re grateful for our time here and would love to return!
View from the dock
Sunset on the dock
Fishing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn K.

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

Perfect spot to unwind!

quaint and cozy cottage with amazing view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish B.

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

Paradise

What an amazing place😁
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect spot to relax with your family! Close to the beaches, or enjoy fishing and swimming off the dock- we did both! There is nothing like walking out on a soft green lawn overlooking the sound on a sunny morning, and wandering down to the dock with coffee in hand. We lived outside during our stay, though the views from inside are also spectacular. The property is gorgeous, the house is cozy and comfortable. The bathrooms have older fixtures, but are fine. The kitchen is simple, but has everything you need. If your focus is on outdoor fun for the whole family, I highly recommend this cottage.We plan to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charli L.

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

Lovely cottage. Nicely decorated. Quiet. Would rent again.

Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tobi M.

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

Wonderful family home

This property made it easy to relax. It has a large yard which we enjoyed with our dogs. The neighborhood is also walkable. The home is furnished comfortably for an enjoyable stay, and the location is convenient to shopping and restaurants. The owner is very welcoming and quick to respond. We would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora S.

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

The Cottage

We have been to this area many times and it never disappoints. This is our first time staying at this particular property and we would stay here again. The host checks on you periodically to see how your stay is going. The views of the sound never gets old. We love fishing off the pier and the hammock was a big hit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

As advertised

Property was as advertised. The house was well stocked. Loved hanging out on the dock and being by the water. Nice quiet neighborhood. Will definitely consider booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Wonderful!

We have booked many vacations on VRBO and there is almost always something about the property that is misleading or not what you expect based on the listing. The Cottage was the wonderful exception! Everything was exactly as we expected if not better! The host was very friendly with lots of great suggestions. Best vacation ever! Thank you!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James I.

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

Nice place

House was very clean and great view of the sound. Really enjoyed walking out on the pier. Couple of things we didnt like was no blinds or curtains in the TV and sitting area. It gave no privacy. It looked like it did have blinds at one time but they have been removed. We would have liked solid doors on the bathrooms instead of the shutter kind. You can hear everything going on in the bathroom but that is just personal preference The gutters could use some repair. One area there is a plant growing out of the gutter. No dishwasher. All of this did not affect our stay, I would stay here again and will.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is an excellent way to spend a peaceful view of Bogue Sound. Plenty of space to spread out throughout the house and still have amazing views of sound. Close to grocery store and several eating facilities, shopping and just simply enjoying the Newport area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Broda R M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just completed a two-week stay at this quiet, clean, and relaxing property. Most exceptional was the availability of our host whenever a question was raised. A great location with the shopping and dining in Morehead City and Atlantic Beach just a few minutes away. Certainly a great property for just getting away and having some quiet time and enjoying nature. Certainly worthy of a return trip.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This fantastic sound-side waterfront home with a dock was the perfect starting point for our two week vacation in Carteret County. Our family spent a week here with our toddler and old dog. Everyone had a blast. The house was located in a nice quiet neighborhood yet close to activities & many stores. It was well appointed and had everything we needed for a week by the water. The fishing was awesome from the end of the dock. The dog and toddler enjoyed the huge yard. Sarah was very responsive and was eager to help with any questions. This was an amazing VRBO experience with a phenomenal host and fantastic home. I will definitely book “The Cottage” the next time we are visiting Carteret County.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was really quiet and a nice place to get away from the fast past life style.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our third visit to the cottage, we love it there! Has everything we need and close to everything we like to do. Grandson was delighted to catch shrimp right off the dock!! Beautiful sunsets, very friendly and accommodating hosts. Thx for having us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

R S.

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

Great Location

Quiet neighborhood, beautiful view of Bogue Sound. Pier is great, enjoyed watching beautiful sunsets. Next time we’ll bring our paddle boards! Cottage is quaint and comfortable. Owner is very responsive. Drive to Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle is very easy. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best time! We love it here. See family we don’t see often. We have a great time
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Perfect!

Our second time here at the cottage was just as wonderful as our first stay last year. Great location near everything but private. Looking forward to our return stay in August! Thank you for sharing your amazing home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Beach House

Great place to stay. Quiet neighborhood with great view of the sound.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun stay

We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Hines & Sarah Scott

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Hines and I, (Sarah Scott) call Snow Hill, North Carolina, home – a town that echoes simplicity and genuine warmth. As small-town people, we deeply value life's simple pleasures, and you'll find that essence reflected in every amenity provided at "The Cottage." Here's to embracing the beauty of simplicity and creating lasting memories together.

Hines inherited this beautiful haven after his father's passing in October 2020, and much like his dad, Hines has a heart for sharing. He cherishes the idea of creating a welcoming space, not just for friends and family, but for kindred spirits seeking a peaceful escape by the sound. That's why we've opened our doors to guests on VBRO – to extend the warmth and joy that "The Cottage" embodies.

We find joy in sharing the experience of creating lasting memories with other families. From sunrise to sunset, the echoes of laughter and shared moments are what make this place truly special. It's not just a house; it's a home that carries the legacy of love passed down through generations.

When the house is not rented, we share the home with our family and friends! If you find a stray dog toy in the house or yard, fear not, we bring our three golden retrievers every time! They add an extra layer of warmth and joy, just as we hope your stay at "The Cottage" will be filled with moments that create bonds and stories to cherish.

We look forward to welcoming you to "The Cottage” and sharing the love, laughter, and serenity that make this place a haven for all who step through its doors. Here's to creating memories that will be enjoyed for generations to come!

What makes this property unique


Nestled in the heart of Newport, on the Bouge Sound our property is more than just a house; it's a repository of history and simple charm. The echoes of family tales and the timeless allure of Southern living infuse every corner. From its roots as a cherished family home to the serene simplicity that defines it, "The Cottage on Bouge Sound" stands as a unique haven where the past and present intertwine, inviting you to be part of its story. Step into a space where history meets simple charm, and discover the distinct warmth that sets our property apart.




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