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Solar Home "Nimbus Novem" At Beaucoast

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Steve & Molly in front
Aerial showing pond behind home, Taylors creek and the Bogue Sound in background
Home is powered by a 10kw solar array w/2 Tesla Powerwall battery backup.
Taylors creek near the Beaucoast community dock & Carrot Island in background.
Wild horses on Carrot Island

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Beaufort, NC
  • Beaufort Historic Site
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Fort Macon State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 2 on 2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 on 2nd Floor

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Garage Apartment Efficiency Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master on 2nd Floor

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Second Floor Hallway

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony

About this property

Solar Home "Nimbus Novem" At Beaucoast

Our family has a love for the coast and an affinity for the historic town of Beaufort, North Carolina, a waterfront community and one time home of the notorious pirate, Blackbeard. We love to boat, surf, scuba dive, sail, kayak, fish and wander the beaches in search of ocean treasures. We gravitate to all things nautical including GREAT seafood and seaside ambience. We are adventure seekers and this coastal home is the perfect getaway where we can pursue all our seaside passions. We named the house Nimbus Novem which was the name of our first sailboat, a 1972 29 foot Ericson that was our young family's camper on the water from 1999 to 2015. Nimbus Novem or Cloud Nine translated from Latin, was built in 2019 in the community of Beaucoast and is a 2nd home for the Exums. The house runs off a solar array system with Tesla panels and 2 whole-house backup Tesla Powerwall batteries. In the event of a power outage, this house will continue to be powered by solar energy and battery backup. Nimbus Novem is also vacation rental we are excited to share with other adventure seekers. Beaucoast is a planned community with dock for launching kayaks and temporary boat mooring, a kayak storage barn, a community swimming pool, a fitness center, a boutique convenience store “Traders”, a clubhouse with ping pong tables, picturesque kayak & fishing ponds and an inviting close knit community of homeowners and vacation goers. Google "Beaucoast" to find out more. It's nestled in Beaufort just off Taylor's creek with countless restaurants, bars, a brewery, coffee shops and shopping. You are a 15 minute car ride to some amazing beaches in Atlantic Beach. This 4 bedroom house sleeps 16 comfortably, 4 of which have their own space in our studio apartment with kitchenette, full bath and an outside shower. The apartment is over the garage. This house has a screened in porch in front and outdoor terrace in the back with table, chairs and rockers, a garage and level II EV (Electrical Vehicle) charging outlet. House has 7 adult bicycles, and 2 kid bikes. PLEASE NOTE: we sometimes block the studio apartment room for owner usage for brief maintenance trips, while tenants are staying in the MAIN house. Please make sure when you inquire that you specify that you need the 4th bedroom which is the studio apartment. The house sleeps 12 and the with the apartment over the garage the property sleeps 16. The property is equipped with exterior Ring cameras for security purposes.

Property manager

Steve & Molly Exum

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
This property uses solar energy
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Beaufort

Located in Beaufort, this holiday home is near the beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum and Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Morehead City Yacht Basin and Town Creek Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider Mount Maker Charters and North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Beaufort, NC

What's nearby

  • Freedom Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rachel Carson Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Beaufort Historic Site - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 21 min drive - 19.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fishtowne Brew House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪34° North Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Solar Home "Nimbus Novem" At Beaucoast have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Solar Home "Nimbus Novem" At Beaucoast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Solar Home "Nimbus Novem" At Beaucoast?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Solar Home "Nimbus Novem" At Beaucoast?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Solar Home "Nimbus Novem" At Beaucoast located?

This family-friendly Beaufort holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Freedom Park and Rachel Carson Reserve. North Carolina Maritime Museum and Old Burying Ground Historic Cemetery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

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

Amazing host and location

Our stay was fantastic and the host, Steve, is incredibly friendly and helpful. The house is beautiful and well stocked in a great location. 10/10 stay - would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Amazing stay

We loved this house, the lcoation and amenities!! The owner's communication was quick and easy. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Amazing stay in beaufort

The place was very clean and beautiful. The neighborhood has all the amenities. It is very close to downtown. I enjoyed the tesla charger as well as the ease to play ping pong and fuseball
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Beautiful Home and Community!

We had such a wonderful time experiencing the beauty and comfort of Nimbus Novem! The house was perfect for an incredibly memorable trip with our whole family. The home provided a perfect launch point for our adventures along the Crystal Coast. The neighborhood was a great place for us to walk and exercise with the gym and abundant sidewalks. The pool was a great place to relax at the end of the day. On top of all of that, Steve and Molly were excellent hosts! We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Great Stay at the Nimbus Novem

First time staying at Beau Coast but long time visitor to the area as we lived in the area about 15 years ago and visit as often as we can. The house was wonderful and was a great getaway from the normal hustle and bustle. The community pool, Beau to Go (Beaufort Grocery shoutout!), and the numerous ponds were great for the kids and adults. I would highly recommend this house and the community. We had great walks and runs in the morning and evenings and love how close it was to downtown Beaufort. The kids could ride bikes and had a wonderful time exploring and fishing. Didn't get a chance to use the kayaks but its a great access. If we get another house rental down there, this will be our first choice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

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

Beautiful home, stunning neighborhood, exceptional hosts!

Steve was beyond communicative and helpful from the start of the booking process. As a host, Steve went above and beyond to assure the check-in process was seamless for our family. We were highly impressed with the cleanliness of the home, along with the abundance of inclusions. The home was well equipped with kitchenware and even outdoor activities for the children (bicycles, ping pong, cornhole, etc.). The neighborhood is in a prime location for convenient access to downtown Beaufort. Our children loved the community pool and the ability to safely walk the neighborhood. We can't thank Steve enough for his hospitality and will certainly be booking again for our family and friends!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

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

Amazing house

Loved the house. Very clean in great condition and well-stocked. Perfect layout downstairs with beautiful kitchen, living room, and dining room with large long table. Kids loved playing ping pong in the garage. Very nice community clubhouse and fitness center. Owners are so nice-helpful and great communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Home away from home!

Beatiful, great location and fabulously decorated. It had everything you could possibly need in the rooms, bathrooms and kitchen. A gas grill and extra fridge in the garage. Pingpong table was enjoyed! We rode the Nimbus bikes around the neighbourhood and on Front street. So much to see and discover. Loved our visit. Communications with Steve and Molly were excellent. Cannot thank him enough for our perfectly wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

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

Excellent Stay

We absolutely loved our visit to Beaufort. I found the home to be beautiful, clean and comfortable. The community pool was a wonderful amenity to have, especially for the little ones. The location was great as well in relation to Beaufort’s downtown area. I loved the small beach side feel while also being close enough to the beach which was absolutely beautiful. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Awesome!

This home has it all. Very accommodating and clean. Well appointed decor. The community amenities, outdoor shower, bikes, beach toys/accessories, location, all make this home a slam dunk for your next vacation. Thank you for allowing us to make such great memories in a new community.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

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

Amazing home!

Our week in Beaufort was perfect in large part due to Steve and his beautiful home. The house was so clean, everything in working order, and if we had question on where to find something Steve was quick to call or text me. We loved having the games in the garage and bikes to ride. I can't recommend this property enough if you are headed to Beaufort!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

taylor s.

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

Very clean, beautiful house

Beautiful, immaculately clean home. Pictures on site don’t do it justice. Decor looks professionally done. Beau Coast is a great vacation spot for families. Our young children loved the pool. Exactly as described. Would definitely recommend for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

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

Like flying first class!

Everything about this house is first class. The furnishings are top of the line…chef’s kitchen with everything you could possibly need. (even a butler’s pantry) Bedrooms are spacious and comfortable with a tv in each bedroom. Loved the outdoor shower for getting rid of sand. Only problem was our stay was too short!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Exceptional value and experience

Novus Nimbem's interior furniture, artwork, and overall set up was absolutely fantastic. You can tell they put a lot of thought and care into the house. Great speakers, huge TV, brand new refrigerator, spacious screened in porch. Top notch. I could not think of a better value in beaufort if you're looking for a place to sleep 6+ people. Steve was very helpful and reponsive as well ... I'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noah R.

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

Excellent Stay

We were group of 10 friends in town for a wedding. Steve was a great communicator and the house was excellent. While the full 16 allowed would be cramped, all advertised beds have real, comfortable mattresses, whereas many properties just have some very uncomfortable futons or cots. Owners put real thought and money into furnishing the house well. Would absolutely stay at nimbus novem again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Perfect Extended Family Vacation!

Our family decided to take a last minute Spring Break trip to Beaufort and it turned out to be one of the best trips we have ever had. My parents as well as my sister and her family decided to join us. The house was perfect for all of us and my parents enjoyed the garage apartment! The layout of the house worked perfect for our family with mostly small children and a couple of teenagers. The kids also enjoyed all the fun things the house offered including the bikes and game tables! We also loved the neighborhood and spent a lot of time walking and biking. We loved our evening walks to the dock to watch dolphins and horses while the sun went down. This was our first time to the area and Steve had a great book of suggestions for adventures and restaurants in the area. We spent time at Cape Lookout gathering sea shells, ate some really awesome meals at area restaurants and took a wonderful sunset cruise on our last night! Steve was also very helpful and responsive with any questions we had. We hope to come back very soon again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Superb property

Home was clean, very nicely maintained, wonderful amenities that unfortunately we were able to use due to rain, owners were accommodating and easy to work with. Would recommend this property with the caveat that “big brother” is watching with outside cameras. We enjoyed the property and did everything we could to take care of it while we were there but I have to admit knowing you were being watched felt a little odd. Outside of that, great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene H.

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

Beautiful in Beaufort

Excellent attention to detail in every area is the best way to describe this home and its hosts. Even the decorations and furniture arrangement was condusive to relaxation and fun. Conversations before, during and after our stay were easy and helpful. Everything we needed and more than we could use was available. Our kids enjoyed ping pong, Foosball, and several family games. All seven of us were able to ride bikes together with an adukt tricycle to spare. Our host even had a kid's seat installed for us so our 3 year old could ride. The location was wonderful with the water, the town and a nice park all within minutes of walking, biking, or driving. Exciting adventures were available from 2 to 30 minutes away. We did not use many of the neighborhood amenities because of the season but did enjoy a couple of meals from Traders. We highly recommend this home as a great home base for the trip you want.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Wedding Weekend

We had a family wedding at the Beaufort Hotel, which was a 2 minute drive… some even walked! The home was very, very comfortable, clean and beautiful. We drove to the beach for the morning, went to the outdoor market and had a delicious take out lunch from Beaufort Grocery in our own back yard. We needed and wanted more time!! Next time…!! Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

Wonderful place to stay in Beaufort! Highly Recommend!!

What a wonderful place to stay in Beaufort NC! It was absolutely perfect for our family get-together to celebrate our parent's 50th anniversary! It's in a lovely quiet neighborhood, and still plenty close enough to Beaufort and the other nearby cities. The house was extremely clean, spacious, and comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. We really enjoyed hanging out in the screened font porch, playing cornhole, ping pong, and foosball, and catching some nice bass in the pond behind the house! Steve and Molly were absolutely wonderful hosts, and they really went the extra mile to make sure we had everything we needed for our stay! You can tell they really care that their guests have the absolute best experience possible. Communication with the hosts was also wonderful before, during, and after our visit. If you're planning a visit to Beaufort, I highly recommend staying at Nimbus Novem!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

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

Fantastic summer vacation

Beautiful home with lots of space for our group of 10 to spread out. Great kitchen. Kids loved spending time at the pool. Communication with the host was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James Corey W.

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

Great

Fabulous location with great amenities. The kids loved the pool, and the adults loved the proximity to Front Street in Beaufort and the short drive to Atlantic Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

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

Great times at Nimbus Novem

We had a great stay with our friends and family. We really loved biking around the neighborhood in the mornings. We used the house’s kayaks to paddle over to horse /carrot island with the kids, which was very cool. We packed a lunch and did this trip one morning. Definitely recommend watching the sunset on the water at the Beau Coast community dock. You may see dolphins and wild horses. We saw them one evening!! Awesome local shopping and food options at Beaufort waterfront nearby. We’d recommend the fish tacos at Front Street Tacos for lunch one day. (Great vegetarian taco options as well.) The kiddos (ages ranging 7-10) loved the neighborhood pool as well as playing foosball and table tennis in the garage. Really comfortable beds also!! We visited Morehead city for the beach (new Bern st beach access, has great parking and restrooms/showers) Thanks so much Nimbus Novem!! We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

fran m.

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

Amazing location and Owners

We stayed at Nimbus Novem over Memorial Day for our annual family vacation. It’s always a challenge to find a place that works for our family as we have 5 kids currently under the age of 5 plus 8 adults and 2 teens. This house has everything we need and also a wonderful location. We rented golf carts which the kids loved and was able to ride to town in them without having to load all the kids in the cars and search for parking. The house had incredible kitchen items providing everything we needed. The community offers an incredible pool and other outdoor activities that you can’t get in most other locations such as Kayaking and play grounds. We loved loved our stay and the owners. They were very responsive every single time we contacted them before during and after our stay! Out of all the places we’ve visited, this was our favorite and we will be back! Thank you so much for such a lovely home and for sharing it with my family!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H., Julian

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

Wonderful time in Beaufort

Talk about the perfect place to relax! This was our second visit to Beaufort and Nimbus Novem, this time bringing my in-laws. Steve, the owner, sends a great “things to-do” list of attractions for the area that made unified decisions on how to spend our time so much easier. The house is fantastic! The size allows for everyone to spread out when they want to relax quietly while someone else watches a movie or listens to music in the den. The screened porch was excellent for reading and storm watching. My father-in-law went fishing in the waterway behind the house and landed 9 big mouth bass in one day. If you want to show your kids how much fun fishing can then this is an excellent place to start. My mother-in-law took full advantage of the Beau Coast Gym. She said the equipment was in excellent shape and clean. Thanks for a wonderful and much needed getaway. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steve & Molly Exum

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Steve Exum is the president and principal photographer at Exum Photography, LLC. Exum is a North Carolina native who grew up in Raleigh. Steve, his wife Molly, their daughter Bella and son Sawyer live in Elon, NC with their dogs Cooper & Fisher. We purchased this house in Beaufort in the planned community of Beaucoast because we believe it would be both a perfect second home for trips to the coast and a great rental. This is one of two properties on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina we manage. We named the house Nimbus Novem (or Cloud 9 translated from Latin) because this was the name of our 1972, 29 foot Ericson Sailboat Molly and I bought in partnership with my dad, Jim Exum, in 1999 the same year Molly and I got married. The boat needed a lot of love and we spent countless hours making her our first floating vacation home in Oriental, NC. Our family learned a lot about sailing and life sailing her around the Neuse River and Pamlico sound. Our first overnight voyage to Ocracoke was a beautiful journey to the Outer Banks. The return trip however was test of fortitude and nerves as we white knuckled it through a series of horrible squalls in the shallow Pamlico sound. We lost our engine halfway across the sound requiring a tow back to our marina for repairs. That was just the beginning of so many adventures boating around the crystal coast. We also found buried treasure on Shackleford Banks but that's another story. We sold our sailboat in 2015 but the name Nimbus Novem was synonymous with Exum family adventures around the waters of Beaufort, Atlantic Beach and Morehead City. So we've named our Beaufort house in the Beaucoast community Nimbus Novem to keep the name alive.

Why they chose this property

As a planned community with so many amenities, this property is very special and so is the Crystal Coast area of Beaufort, Atlantic Beach and Morehead City. In addition to Nimbus Novem on Gray Duck Drive, we manage the Exum Beach Cottage on Club Colony in Atlantic Beach, NC. This Exum Cottage was built by my grandfather James Gooden Exum, Sr. in the 40’s and was one of the original cottages built on Club Colony Drive. Hurricane Hazel blew it down and my Grandfather rebuilt it in 1955. With its nostalgic knotty pine walls, this cottage has been the base for huge Exum Family gatherings, marriages and has accommodated countless friends for great beach vacations. We are intimately familiar with areas of Beaufort, Morhead City and Atlantic Beach having vacationed their for just over 50 years. For more information about the Exum Cottage look up the VRBO property # 756264.

Languages:

English, Spanish