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Idyllic waterside home with a hot tub, open-concept layout, W/D, & central AC

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8179.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

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
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Idyllic waterside home with a hot tub, open-concept layout, W/D, & central AC

The Rhododendron Cottage

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This creek-side four-bedroom home is the perfect place to bring your family on your next trip to North Carolina! With private dock access, enjoy the sights, sounds, and local wildlife viewing every day, go kayaking, or try your luck at some fishing. When you aren't gazing out at the gleaming water, head for the private hot tub for a bubbling soak under the star-speckled sky.

Inside, discover an open-concept living room, dining area, and kitchen. Promoting family time, this space is large enough for everyone to feel comfortable. Gather on the soft seating in the living room while streaming your favorite TV shows and movies. Or, don your chef's hat and show off your culinary skills amongst the stainless steel appliances, wood countertops, and center island in the full kitchen. When mealtime rolls around, dine at the formal dining table or dine alfresco and continue to enjoy the sunshine on the home's patio.

Additionally, the sunroom offers a private space to sit, visit, and look out at the water, and the private washer/dryer ensures that chore time is the least of your concerns.

With four spacious bedrooms to choose from everyone in your family is sure to be satisfied. Private TVs, high-quality linens, and ample natural lighting come with each. To round out the home's stellar amenities, be sure to utilize the central air-conditioning, keeping you cool and comfortable no matter the temperature outside!

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Home operates on a well system with a water softener.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: There is a doorbell camera monitoring the front door and the front yard of the home.

Dock details:




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 4.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Beaufort

Located in Beaufort, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Beaufort Historic Site and Core Creek Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at North River Golf Course and Morehead City Yacht Basin. North Carolina Maritime Museum and Mount Maker Charters are also worth visiting.
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Beaufort, NC

What's nearby

  • Beaufort Historic Site - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Morehead City Port - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Jarrett Bay Marine Industrial Park - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 19 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 29 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fishtowne Brew House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪34° North Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic waterside home with a hot tub, open-concept layout, W/D, & central AC pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic waterside home with a hot tub, open-concept layout, W/D, & central AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic waterside home with a hot tub, open-concept layout, W/D, & central AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic waterside home with a hot tub, open-concept layout, W/D, & central AC located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from North River Golf Course and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Freedom Park. Old Burying Ground Historic Cemetery and Beaufort Historic Site are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

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

Location

This was our second time staying at this house. The location is awesome, close enough to everything but far enough away. Beds are comfortable and the house had everything we needed. The views from the backyard are the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

GREG S.

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

Peaceful

Nice location such a private area, with beautiful views. The house was very nice the kitchen was set- up with everything you need. Close to some great restaurants. Laid back town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

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

Fabulous trip

Epic views, great hot tub star watching
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

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

Beautiful setting

A long driveway leads to a beautifully situated home overlooking the sound. Tons of privacy and really convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

Great property

Great private location with excellent views. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Beautiful

Perfect and relaxing get away. So serene and the most beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, very private home on the water

This was our second stay at this property. We had such an amazing time when we came last year that I couldn’t wait to return. It really is a piece of paradise, nestled back in the woods and on a peaceful and very private marsh with amazing views of the intercoastal waterway. The sunsets are the prettiest I’ve ever seen and it’s so quiet. Soaking in the hot tub with that view is like nothing I’ve ever experienced. The house was not as clean as I would have hoped when we arrived but the host Vacasa was very attentive and took care of everything quickly. Absolutely beautiful home and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Rhonda S.

Rhododendron cottage

House was beautiful.. GPS didn't give accurate directions.
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10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

Fabulous home on the water

The location was perfect. The water view was amazing. The home is huge. Very clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jun M.

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

Nice and quiet location

Sunset view was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Laura J.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Property is lovely, but needs care and love

The house itself and the location were great. We also enjoyed the hot tub. We didn’t appreciate that the bathrooms were not clean properly (we found hair, dirty toilets, roaches). We encountered mice, mice’s poop over the counters in kitchen, ants (we didn’t care much as it is to be expected) and cockroaches in one of the bedrooms, kitchen, living room, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee C.

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

I'll be back!

Advertisement describes this home perfectly. Location was great, near everything! Secluded area with a dock to fish and catch crabs fun for the young ones. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was huge. Made it easy to prepare meals. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra T.

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

Quiet location

The property is well maintained. Love the marsh where there was lots of wildlife. We saw everything from crabs, to cranes, to lizards. 15 minute drive to the Atlantic Beach Boardwalk. Convenient to shopping and food.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

steven s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nice view, bad house

Glad to leave
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MJ P.

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

11/9-11/12/2023

Nicely appointed property with beautiful views! Clean and comfortable. The only issue we had was the internet was spotty at times. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Piece of paradise

Gorgeous house, the pictures don’t do it justice! Minutes away from downtown waterfront Beaufort but nestled into your own private waterfront t paradise in the woods. Soak away your stress in your own private hot in, surrounded by views and sounds of the marsh and creek under the stars! Very private! I can’t say enough. We can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Gary M.

House by the sound

Layout of house

8/10 Good

Trae H.

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

Great getaway

Love the location of the house and the dock. The layout of the house is great as well. Plenty of fish to be caught off the dock although the picnic table was in pieces when we arrived. Also don't expect to launch kayaks without getting very muddy and only at high tide. We paddled elsewhere. Being close to the marsh, lots of dead bugs inside, but we could over look that due to all the other positives. Otherwise very clean and well kept home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Lovely water view!

We really enjoyed this house. The location is quite peaceful; it has water on three sides and a large amount of "yard,", great for my grand-dog. The house is nice too, a bit worn in spots and some small things to fix, but nothing major. There's lots of space and the living room is large and comfortable. There's a nice dock (shallow water, but fine for kayaks), two screen porches, a hot tub, and a deck with a porch swing. The bedrooms are pleasant and the beds are comfortable. The kitchen is large with lots of counter space and an amazing amount of cooking equipment. We made Thanksgiving dinner there. The view can't be beat! And if you are a bird-watcher or photographer, you will love this location! The sunsets were amazing. My only complaint is about Vacasa; next rental I will look for houses not managed by them. You have to go to their office to get a "Packet" and then you have to return it at the end--yes, another drive. The office staff was very nice but I would have rather not go to the office. Also it was impossible to get good information from them. I asked some questions about the house and got exactly opposite results from different people. No, "there are no bowls or frying pans", "yes there are some basics" (neither of these were true--there was lots of stuff!) Leave the sheets on the bed, strip the bed, put away the dishes, don't put away the dishes....sigh...
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Bob A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Rhododendron Issues

Lights in one bathroom not working. Found large water bugs in the home. Barbecue gas tank was empty. Poison ivy growing around the barbecue grill. Sliding glass doors on the shower in the bathroom fell off their tracks. One could not be fixed. Name of person given to contact with problems in the off hours was no longer doing this work. Spent lots of time on these issues. Requested a partial refund , but still have NOT received it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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