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Sandbar Cottage - Close to downtown Morehead City

Family-friendly holiday home in 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

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Morehead City, NC
  • Place, Fort Macon State Park
  • Place, Morehead City Port
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Triple S Marina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

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. Morehead Plaza Shopping Center and Arts and Things Gallery are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail and Rachel Carson Reserve. 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

  • Olympus Dive Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Carteret Community College - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Morehead City Port - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Morehead City Yacht Basin - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Triple S Marina - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowes Foods - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taste of Napoli - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪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.

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, Arts and Things Gallery and Olympus Dive Center. Carteret Community College and Big Rock Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tanamera B.

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

Excellent

Perfect Christmas vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delaney D.

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

The perfect getaway spot

Ludie’s place is unmatched in my book! The perfect cozy coastal stay. She was friendly and easy to communicate with. This place is spacious and has a charm that we are already missing. The public walk way to the sound (water) was the best unexpected surprise! We walked in the evenings and it was such a joy. Looking at dates for next year…. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bradie C., Greenup, USA

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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

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

Home away from home

This property has a lot of character, very charming. Great space. The owners do a good job having most everything a renter would need or want.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Felt at home.

This type of rental gives you the feel of home. Everything you need is available. Close to family and the beach was like having you own personal beach within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Susan W.

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

Location, location, location

This 1930s home is charming and comfortable, with a modern, well-equipped kitchen. Evans St is one block off the main drag, so the noise of traffic is buffered but getting to places is easy. Three blocks west is the causeway to Atlantic Beach and 10 blocks east is Morehead City’s waterfront district. If you’re a walker/runner, you’ll love passing the nearby homes in the Promise’ Land.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Chris C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as expected

Nice neighborhood; main bath very small; other bath in laundry room, also tiny! Did not realize host would be staying upstairs, taking up parking at rear of home! Did not feel like we had privacy! maybe my fault for not being more diligent with pictures, description of property; I encourage anyone considering this unit to review carefully. Not really host fault, decent rental for the right people, just not for my family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nicely decorated, furnished, and maintained property in a pleasant, quiet neighborhood. A bit far for walking to downtown but downtown parking is plentiful. Five-minute drive to a grocery store and, incidentally, the best pizzeria I've found anywhere in NC, Loretta's Pizza.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

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

Morehead wedding weekend

My (now) husband and I, along with another couple stayed for the weekend while we tied the knot in Beaufort. Really wonderful experience! This rental is full of charm and inviting places to sit and relax. It is quiet and comfortable with all of the cool quirks you find in a property this age. There is a great, eclectic mix of modern upgrades/finishes and vintage coastal town home. The property manager(s) are lovely and attentive. We highly recommend this rental and look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

TROY D.

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

Relaxation at the Sandbar

A wonderful property with easy access to downtown or any of several public beaches. Home-y touches throughout the property, several ceiling fans to dial-in ones comfort level, and very nice hardwood floors that do not squeak at all; quite impressive. The Sandbar is an easy choice when we return to Morehead City.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ludie Moore

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