10/10 Excellent
Eric W.
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay
Eric W.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Kate's Cottage is a darling home 1 block off the water with great amenities!
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Emerald Isle, NC
- Emerald Isle Adventures11 min drive
- Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier12 min drive
- North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores15 min drive
- New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)75 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Kate's Cottage is a darling home 1 block off the water with great amenities!
Escape your everyday stressors and relax at our cheerful beach cottage, Buoy Oh Buoy AKA Kate's Cottage! We are the new owners of this charming home!
Located in the quiet heart of the Crystal Coast, you won't have to compete for the perfect beach spot. This home is outfitted with EVERYTHING you will need to relax! It has a fully stocked kitchen with appliances like an ice cream maker and Kitchenaid mixer. In the storage room you will find beach chairs, kayaks, ice maker and Yeti coolers. High speed WiFi included for streaming your favorite shows or setting up the "out of office" you forgot to post before you left.
We know you will love your time at our Emerald Isle home.
Located in the quiet heart of the Crystal Coast, you won't have to compete for the perfect beach spot. This home is outfitted with EVERYTHING you will need to relax! It has a fully stocked kitchen with appliances like an ice cream maker and Kitchenaid mixer. In the storage room you will find beach chairs, kayaks, ice maker and Yeti coolers. High speed WiFi included for streaming your favorite shows or setting up the "out of office" you forgot to post before you left.
We know you will love your time at our Emerald Isle home.
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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: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash used beach and return them to their original location.
If used, please return the cover to the fire pit and grill, and put away the outdoor throw pillows in the white deck box.
Please rinse and put away any beach chairs, coolers, and umbrellas you used during your stay.
In the Spring and Summer, please set the thermostat to 76 degrees on the “Cool” setting. In the Fall and Winter, set the thermostat to 65 on the “Heat” setting.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
About the area
Emerald Isle
Emerald Isle is home to this holiday home. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Big Rock Stadium or Cougar Stadium.
Emerald Isle, NC
What's nearby
- 3rd Street Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Emerald Isle Adventures - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
- Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
- Salty Pirate Water Park - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
- North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Frank's Pizza and Subs - 26 min drive
- The Village Market - 9 min drive
- Emerald Club - 9 min drive
- The Crab Shack - 5 min drive
- Anchor Drafthouse & Pizzeria - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Samantha P.
6 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5/5 review!
Samantha P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
martha n.
2 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach get away
martha n.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Monica M.
2 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kate's Cottage
Monica M.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Audra W.
2 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kate’s Cottage was a lovely space
Audra W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Jessica Horton
Hi! We are Jeremy & Jessica Horton. This is our new Emerald Isle property. We have been hosting renters in Carolina Beach at our other beach property for 12 years. We are parents to a little girl and love spending time at the coast!
Why they chose this property
We love how quiet this location is, and the proximity to the water on both sides.
What makes this property unique
We love how "homey" this house feels!
Languages:
English
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