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The Bay House

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A wooden deck with a swing bed overlooking a beach.
A spacious living area with a sofa, a patterned rug, and a dining area with bar stools.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a seating area with bar stools.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a coffee maker.
A single-story building with a large glass front and a covered porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated at the riverfront, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It accommodates 8 guests and offers water views. Enjoy the outdoor patio area, perfect for relaxation. The property is pet-friendly and located near Palmetto-Peartree Preserve and Somerset Place. Experience nature and local attractions during your stay.

Highlights

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Patio

Explore the area

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Columbia, NC
  • Place, Pettigrew State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Tyrrell County Visitor Center
    ‪12 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Bay House

Relax with the whole family or a group of friends at this peaceful place to stay. Located in Bulls Bay on the Albemarle Sound. Less than 1 hour west of OBX.

Cozy home perfect for your next vacation with amazing views of the bay. Two bedrooms with king size beds and one room with a set of full size mattress bunk beds. Home designed for quality family time in the open concept full kitchen and living area. The large screened in porch allows for greater gathering space to dine out and relax. Fishing pier and water access. Come visit our peaceful retreat and enjoy a painted sky with amazing Eastern NC sunrises and sunsets.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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 (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3569058vb
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

About the area

Columbia

Located in Columbia, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Somerset Place and Newbold-White House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Palmetto-Peartree Preserve and Lake Phelps.
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Columbia, NC

What's nearby

  • Pettigrew State Park - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Palmetto-Peartree Preserve - 11 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Tyrrell County Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Vineyards On The Scuppernong - 12 min drive - 14.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Blue 252 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Barnyard Betsy’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stick Burnin - BBQ Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Depot - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Crossing - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bay House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Bay House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bay House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bay House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bay House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Palmetto-Peartree Preserve, Tyrrell County Visitor Center and Vineyards On The Scuppernong. Somerset Place and Lake Phelps are also within 16 miles (25 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 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this place. It was clean and had everything we needed. Excellent accommodation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a beautiful, clean, and very practical property. Very family and pet friendly!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! So clean and everything we could need. Scenic views and pretty sunsets from the large screened porch. About an hours drive to OBX. Great communications with host- quick and helpful. Thank you for sharing your lovely place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blessed

The property, the location - all beautiful. A home, a respite, very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beyond amazing!

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Bay House. The views were amazing ... the house was comfortable and beautiful. Absolutely could not have been better. Thank you, Janna and Justin!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a beautiful house and we had a great time. Everything about getting in and taking care of the place was easy and we appreciate it. The layout is stunning and fun for all. I would happily stay again. Additionally, the whole neighborhood is nice and quaint. A fun vibe with character.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing family vacation spot!

We had an amazing 6day,5 night stay at the Bay House. What an amazing size for my family of 5 and our friends family of 3. The two bathrooms a huge plus. Kitchen had everything we needed and more. After kids went to bed the porch overlooking the sound was the perfect spot for the adults to hang and play games the rest of the night.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely recommended

Loved the location, and the updated kitchen is a dream. We cooked a lot and we had access to everything we needed. Everything was well kept and clean, and the common areas were extra great for hanging out and relaxing. Neighborhood was quiet and felt very safe. Place is easy to find and has great views over the water. Communication with owners was easy and quick. We'd stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully relaxing and peaceful. Loved the porch swing and close proximity to the water. It’s a quiet area but that’s what we wanted. Clean & well-appointed, rooms were a bit smaller than we were expecting but they were comfortable and clean. The kitchen was superb: modern and fully stocked. The hosts thought of it all, even a frozen pizza and bottle of wine were there on arrival. Hospitality A TYSM
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Bay House

If you are looking for a peaceful, clean place to relax near Columbia on the Albemarle Sound. then Bay House is your place. Our family of 4 spent 7 nights there and enjoyed it tremendously! We spent a lot of time at OBX so there is some driving involved but we saw a lot of the area, including seeing 3 bears along the way. We did not have any issues with our stay and Janna even helped us arrange some water sports rental since we were not familiar with area!Thanks Janna and Justin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

Perfect little getaway for me, my husband, daddy and our fur babies. The Bay House is absolutely one charming little home. The home was immaculate, fully stocked with supplies and the view was incredible. Fishing was good, caught a good variety from the pier. Coffee early in the am, on the screened porch and watching dolphins swimming was no doubt the best! Definitely will be going back, soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2023
Stephanie, thank you so much for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed our little place! You were the best guests and are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Janna and Justin Spruill

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Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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