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The perfect home to create your Island Traditions

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Kitchen/Dining Area
Main bathroom
Screened porch
Beach
View from property

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Harkers Island, NC
  • Place, Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Down East Public Library
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Marshallberg Picnic Area
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Front Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Middle Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

House bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The perfect home to create your Island Traditions

This traditional Harkers Island home is the perfect place to unwind from the hurried world. Originally built in 1925, this water view home is in the middle of the quaint island known as Harkers Island. Even though this island is off the beaten path, it boasts some of best fishing and hunting around. You are minutes from the famous Big Rock Blue Marlin tournament that takes place in June and it is home to some of the world renowned decoy carvers which can be seen at the Decoy Festival the first weekend in December.
You can take a ferry to Cape Lookout seashore and go shelling or shop in the quaint shops of downtown Beaufort.
This home has 3 bedrooms, two baths and sleeps up to 8. If you have your own boat, there is a public boat ramp right up the road and covered parking at the house for your boat and car.
Known for it’s traditional ways, come immerse yourself in the island life and begin making your own Island Traditions.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please be mindful of the noise level in the yard especially at night.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Harkers Island

Harkers Island is home to this vacation home. North River Golf Course and Jarrett Bay Marine Industrial Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mount Maker Charters and North Carolina Maritime Museum.
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Harkers Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Down East Public Library - 9 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Mount Maker Charters - 11 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Marshallberg Picnic Area - 11 min drive - 13.9 km
  • North River - 15 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Fishtowne Brew House - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Blackbeard's Grill And Grog - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪George's Takeout - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Redneck BBQ Lab - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The perfect home to create your Island Traditions pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The perfect home to create your Island Traditions ?

As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The perfect home to create your Island Traditions on Jun 2, 2026 start from $158, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The perfect home to create your Island Traditions ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The perfect home to create your Island Traditions ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The perfect home to create your Island Traditions located?

Situated in Harkers Island, this vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lovis Shore and Down East Public Library. Marshallberg Picnic Area and Mount Maker Charters are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 168 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay on the Island again. Rae is the best host on Vrbo.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay as always!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was cozy and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the fourth time we have stayed here and as always the owner and the property were just perfect ! Thank you Rae for opening your property for us !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was very pleasant to work with. House was great. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This House was the perfect play to stay for a weekend getaway with friends. Only 25-30 minutes from Morehead City.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

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

Harkers Island Traditions

Perfect place and location for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great again! Everything needed for a stay plus extras. Rae the host is awesome! Thanks Rae
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

My Stay in Harkers island

House is very clean, and the area is amazing. Yes, it is an older house but amazing place to stay, and communication with the property manager was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute little old house. Very homey. Well stocked kitchen including a really nice coffee bar. Plenty of room for our family of 5. My boys said they would love to go back. The host was super quick to answer any questions we had during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Nice house with everything we needed. Rae made the arrival and departure process so easy and pleasant. Will definitely stay here again when we are Down East!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great.

As always we had a wonderful stay. The house is great and the host is even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

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

Perfect Family Vacation For Your Family

This little get away on Harkers Island is perfect. The house is in a great location and is everything you need for a weekend away at the beach. The host and her husband are always available for any concerns or questions. We enjoyed our stay and will be back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Great stay

Our stay over the weekend was great. The house was very clean and the host was super easy to contact and fast with answers. Thank you so much for our great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra K.

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

Weekend getaway!

Super clean, great location. We enjoyed our stay and can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Excellent

Perfect place to stay. Very roomy, very clean! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Wonderful place!

The house was perfect for a girls weekend! We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Perfect vacation

Absolutely loved our vacation at this perfect spot. We will be back soon
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great!

Another wonderful stay. Rae is a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Weekend get away

Nice home for a relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rigos H.

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

Great getaway

This is a great house close to everything on the island. Very clean and lots of open room. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle I.

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

Harkers Island annual trip

Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Wonderful.

Another great stay. Look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Another great stay

Weve been to this property before and just like the other time, we loved it!!! Always very clean and tidy, has everything you need for a long stay. Rae is great, always answers our questions and likes to spoil the kids. Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

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

Quiet and Relaxing Location

The property was clean, family friendly, and the perfect place to day trip to the beach, shopping, or sightseeing. Be sure and visit the Core Sound Museum to see the amazing heritage of Down East Rae was a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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