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Sandbar Cottage - Close to downtown Morehead City

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Exterior
Outside table for relaxing and enjoying the breeze.  Ashtray supplied
Welcome to the Sandbar
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Sandbar Cottage - Close to downtown Morehead City

This house was built by my grandfather around 1940. It has been passed down through the generations and there is lots of family history between it's walls. The Sandbar is located in a quaint, quiet neighborhood within walking/biking distance to downtown Morehead where beautiful boats are docked and great restaurants, bars and shops await you. There also is a new playground with splash pad, tennis courts and pickleball courts available just blocks from the house. It is only a short walk down the alley to the Bogue Sound where you can sit and relax on the beach and watch the boats go by and the sun set. The Atlantic ocean is a short 2 1/2 mile drive across the bridge to Atlantic Beach. Just east of Morehead is beautiful Beaufort, a must see while you are in the area, which is the third oldest town in North Carolina.

The house has two separate apartments. The downstairs is for our guests and the upstairs is my personal apartment. Everyone has their own private entrance. You will find the newly remodeled kitchen and dining room ideal for cooking and entertaining your family and friends. The space includes a bright sunroom and outdoor deck for grilling out and relaxing.

There is a washer and dryer in the bathroom off of the sunporch for your use. There is also an outside shower with hot and cold running water for your convenience to rinse off or shower as you come in from the beach.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking/vaping inside. Smoking/vaping permitted outside on deck or front porch. Ashtrays will be provided. No parties or events of any kind.

Please be mindful of sand and use outside shower/faucet to remove as much as possible from feet/shoes/beach items before entering the house.

Washer and dryer are available for guests' use. Please make sure majority of sand is removed before washing beach towels/bathing suits.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2388188vb
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Morehead City

Located in Morehead City, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Fort Macon State Park and Beaufort Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Morehead City Port and Morehead City Yacht Basin. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Maritime Museum and North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
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Morehead City, NC

What's nearby

  • Morehead Plaza Shopping Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Olympus Dive Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Big Rock Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Morehead City Port - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Morehead City Yacht Basin - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 26 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowes Foods - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taste of Napoli - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mug Shot Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandbar Cottage - Close to downtown Morehead City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandbar Cottage - Close to downtown Morehead City?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandbar Cottage - Close to downtown Morehead City on 6 July 2026 start from AU$242, 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 Sandbar Cottage - Close to downtown Morehead City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandbar Cottage - Close to downtown Morehead City?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandbar Cottage - Close to downtown Morehead City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandbar Cottage - Close to downtown Morehead City located?

This family-friendly Morehead City holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Morehead Plaza Shopping Center and Olympus Dive Center. Carteret Community College and Big Rock Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ludie had amazing communication & her property was perfect. Great home, convenient, safe, & easy parking. Amenities were very good & the entire experience was great, this is my 2nd time at the Sand Dollar & I’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, Todd. I so glad you enjoyed your stay even if the weather was not the best. So glad to have you back and we look forward to hosting you again. You were the perfect guests. Ludie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to downtown and sound. Super easy to find and access with instructions. Super clean and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2026
Thank you, Michelle, for your kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. You were perfect guests and we would be glad to host you again, anytime. Ludie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross C.

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

Nice place great location

Place was in a great location and perfect for our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
So glad you enjoyed your visit, Ross. Thank you for the great review. You were an awesome guest. Hope you will come again. Ludie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kailey D.

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

Cousins Trip

We absolutely loved our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
So glad you did, Kailey. We hope you will come back again. You were excellent guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

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

Cozy cottage

Cute and beach decor
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thank you, Melissa. Thank you for being a good renter. Would love to have you back anytime. Ludie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will N.

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

Great stay

Lurie’s home was perfect and she is a wonderful host. Looking forward to another stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
Thank you so much for the nice review, Will. So glad you enjoyed your stay at the Sandbar. We would love to host you again anytime as you were perfect guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great place for a family to get together.

Great place for family to reconnect. Lots of things to do close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you for your nice review, Michael. Hope to see you again, sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

milton H.

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

Great weekend

Great place to stay. Clean, Beautiful, and close to anything you want to do in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
Thank you, Milton, for the great review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. You were the perfect guests. We hope you will come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice R.

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

Love Morehead City!

Loved our visit to Morehead City!We were in town for a family wedding.We felt at home at Ludie’s house! Such a convenient location to restaurants and the beach! We would definitely stay again and looking forward to it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2025
Thank you, Candice, for your kind review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to having you again if that works out. Ludie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

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

Sandbar cottage

Everything was wonderful. Would stay again! Highly recommend if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
Thank you for your kind review, Julie. We hope you will come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

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

Great location. Place was very nice and had everything we needed. Would definitely rent again.

Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2022
Thank you, Jeffrey. You were great renters and we would welcome you back again, anytime. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanamera B.

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

Excellent

Perfect Christmas vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2025
So glad you all enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Comfortable Space

We loved everything about the stay. Great communication, very nice accommodations, and a great location. We will be looking to return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thank you Mark, for your very kind review. We look forward to you staying again in the near future if that works for you. You were perfect guests, and we look forward to you coming back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe L.

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

NC Wedding Trip

In Morehead City for a wedding this weekend and had a lovely stay! Very comfortable and clean and perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Thank you for your very nice review, Phoebe. So glad you enjoyed your stay. We would love to host you again sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! The house was spotless and beautiful. It was so close to the sound. We can not wait to go back. Lucie is an amazing owner. She even left the light on for us when we were arriving later than I had expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you so much for your nice review, Joy. You were great guests and I would welcome you back anytime. So glad you have enjoyed your stay. Ludie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam L.

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

Nice comfy apartment

The apartment was perfect! It is just a block or 2 away from the sound! The beds were super comfy too! Close to many restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2024
Thank you Adam for the kind review. I hope to see you again sometime in the future. You were excellent guests. Ludie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT

We absolutely LOVED this adorable house!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2022
Thank you so much for your kind review, Lori. I am so happy to hear you loved the house and that you had a good time in Morehead. I hope that sometime you can make a return visit. We would love to have you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna M.

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

Very nice home

We stayed here for a wedding in town. The home was very clean and welcoming. The neighborhood was very quaint and safe. We would stay again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2022
Thank you, Shauna, for your kind review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. We would welcome you again anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

Second stay of many, hopefully

This was the second trip to stay with Ludie, and it was just as great as the first. Booked the house for our uncle, and he thoroughly enjoyed his time there. Hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2022
Thank you Alicia. So glad Uncle Phil enjoyed his stay. I hope to see you all again sometime soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Sandbar Cottage: The three C's

Had an excellent time in Morehead City for the NC Seafood festival. The cottage was comfortable, cozy, and convenient. Had an excellent time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Thank you Timothy for your kind review. We hope you will come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hampton M.

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

Homey Quaint & Quiet and Convenient

Great little 2BR with all the amenities. Very clean, had everything we needed. Easy checking, and great communication. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2024
Thank you for the very nice review, Todd. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Sandbar. Please come again. Ludie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Best vacation ever

The place was great and I and my cousin loved it . Nice and quiet and homey. The lady who owns it was a great and wonderful person. She made us feel welcomed. Would recommend to family and friends. We will definitely be staying here again on our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review, Tammy. We were glad to have you as our guests and so happy you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome to come back anytime. Ludie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradie C.

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

Great location!!

We loved the house and all that came with it!! Close walk to the sound. An easy drive to Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, and Morehead City attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Thank you Bradie. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Thanksgiving

Needed a small place near other family for the Thanksgiving holiday - this cottage worked perfectly for our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
Thank you, Stacey. Thank you for being great guests. We hope you will come back soon. Ludie
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

It was as expected stay!

It was a great place to stay. It was close to Atlantic Beach! For a family wedding. There were a few flaws but other than that I was glad to be there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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Hosted by Ludie Moore

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