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“The Cottage" Waterfront Access to Bouge Sound!

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Beach
Beach/ocean view
Property grounds
Exterior
Interior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Newport, NC
  • Brandywine Bay Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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!

Property manager

Hines & Sarah Scott

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water 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
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 on the waterfront. 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.
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Newport, NC

What's nearby

  • Brandywine Bay Country Club - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Country Club of the Crystal Coast - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 22 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 24 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Beach Wheels Bike Rental - 27 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pita Plate - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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.

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?

Situated on the waterfront, this 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

9.2

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

Eric W.

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

exploring

This old school cottage fit our needs well! Great for the dogs, access to different areas and communication with Sarah was great. Washer and dryer with dogs would be helpful but not a game changer! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 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

Louisa S.

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

Beautiful and peaceful

We had a lovely stay! The hou
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brian C.

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

Anniversary Getaway

The house has the most beautiful views and the back yard was excellent for hanging out with family. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Beautiful location

Very nice cabin on a beautiful lot. We were there for the airshow but wished we had more time to enjoy the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

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

Great Retreat with our Dog, Maddie

It was a great location. Plenty of room for the dog to run and sleep. Tired her out before we spent time on our own. Also, plenty of places nearby to walk her including the fort. Host was very quick to respond. Great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

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

Wonderful Vacation Spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It’s like the coziest little cottage on the sound. Caught some nice fish off the dock and the boys had a blast. Would definitely come back! Sarah the host was so kind and accommodating always checking in to see how things were. We are grateful!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

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

The cottage

What a beautiful property! Was a little apprehensive about staying on the sound vs ocean beach.. but would come here time and again. Easy to get around the area.. beautiful sunsets.. moon shine.. (not the liquor) lol. Owner easily accessable andfriendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

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

Spring 2024 vacation

Everything was wonderful as usual. This was our 3rd stay at this location! We love it! Wonderful memories made here ❤❤❤
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

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

perfect family getaway

Our family of 4 and two dogs thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the beach. The cottage has a homey and well loved feel and the view is unmatched! We all enjoyed the large yard while the kids played in the water off the dock. We are all ready to return next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Wonderful

This is our second summer staying at the cottage. We loved every minute of it. We will be booking again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 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

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

Samantha D.

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

Our Weekend at the Cottage!

We had the best time. It was clean, cozy and felt like home away from home. The neighborhood was peaceful. The owner had a very quick response when questions were asked. We will DEFINITELY be coming back again. 10 out 10 recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

8/10 Good

julie j.

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

Salty cottage

Great 3 day weekend! The neighborhood is quiet. Once arrive I didn’t go in the house just laid in hammock looking at sound. The house has a lot of windows in back face the sound. At night could see inland across sound lit up The beds slept great, good water pressure in showers. Owners quick to respond to needs. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna S.

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

Stayed for a wedding

My friends and I stayed for a wedding at the nearby military base. Checkin and check out was so easy. Cutest house and on the sound with a beautiful view. We spent a night out on the dock just star gazing and it was so beautiful!! Easily a memory I will never forget with my friends staying at this house. I would highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy P., Mt Airy, NC

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

Great beach house

The house was just what we needed. It was spacious, large back yard for my family and our dogs. The dock was a plus, as we love to fish. Beautiful view. Beds were comfy. The neighborhood was nice and safe. We meet a view neighbors, they were friendly. We would definitely stay again. We loved the cookies left for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

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

Tim B.

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

Fantastic!!

Wonderful views, comfy beds, peaceful neighborhood, easy access to town and beaches and fishing and restaurants. Easy check in and check out process. Already planning a return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin C.

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

Beautiful location!

You can’t beat the view! It was beautiful at sunrise and sunset! It was perfect for our little family weekend getaway. We really enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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

Beautiful and Perfect Location

There wasn't a better location and yard for a family with kids and a dog. The house was exactly as described, an older home left down through the generations but on a gorgeous piece of property. This part of the sound side was perfect for playing in the water with a dog and young kids. They had such a blast searching for clams, oysters and anything else. There is a sand bar during the day at low tide that the boys just loved! The house was clean and provided all necessities. The owners were very quick in returning messages...and left us some yummy treats that my boys devoured the first night :) due to this house and location, we now prefer to stay here versus on emerald isle. Everything was just so close! We visited the island, Fort Macon, Beaufort and took a ferry to Shakleford Island (saw horses and got some beautiful conch shells and sand dollars). All attractions and restaurants were less than 20 minutes away with grocery stores 3 minutes away. We even took a quick trip Wilmington to visit the battleship :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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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English