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Core Sound beauty! Easy access to Core Banks and Cape Lookout. - SLEEPS 11

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A room with a view of the beach, a couch with a knitted blanket, a table with books and a plant, and a window with a view of the ocean.
A wooden pier leading to a house by a body of water, with a bench at the end.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, a black oven, and a countertop with a coffee maker and other appliances.
A kitchen with a double sink, wooden cabinets, a window with a view of a building and trees, and several potted plants.
A wooden pier leading to a house by a calm body of water, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness center
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Davis, NC
  • Place, Eastern Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Down East Public Library
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mariners
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Davis

Located in Davis, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Cedar Creek Marina and North River Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North River and Eastern Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Davis, NC

What's nearby

  • Eastern Park - 8 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Down East Public Library - 11 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Mariners - 11 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Marshallberg Picnic Area - 14 min drive - 19.4 km
  • North River - 17 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Takeout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blackstones Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪collard Shack - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Davis Shore Provisions - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Core Sound beauty! Easy access to Core Banks and Cape Lookout. - SLEEPS 11 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Core Sound beauty! Easy access to Core Banks and Cape Lookout. - SLEEPS 11?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Core Sound beauty! Easy access to Core Banks and Cape Lookout. - SLEEPS 11 on Oct 30, 2026 start from $512, 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 Core Sound beauty! Easy access to Core Banks and Cape Lookout. - SLEEPS 11?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Core Sound beauty! Easy access to Core Banks and Cape Lookout. - SLEEPS 11?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Core Sound beauty! Easy access to Core Banks and Cape Lookout. - SLEEPS 11 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Eastern Park, Down East Public Library, and Mariners. Marshallberg Picnic Area and Cedar Creek Marina are also within 12 mi (20 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. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and experience! 10/10 would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot on the water! We loved our stay and hope to return!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable house with amazing views. My boys loved fishing off the dock. Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2026
Great to hear your boys enjoyed fishing off the dock and that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean, host was great to communicate with, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 18, 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay and plan to return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great stay

enjoyed getting away to Davis for a few days...great view, nice and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home! It was so nice to sit on the dock and enjoy the view. We loved watching the car ferry go by and it wasn't loud or disruptive at all. It was very, very, clean and I loved the little sitting area to drink coffee in the morning and look at the ocean. We made day trips to Shackleford Banks to see wild horses and did a Crystal Coast Ecotour with Captain Tony in Moorehead City. Both were highlights of our trip. The host was very easy to communicate with and check in and out were easy. Had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Vacation at The Ferry HouseOur family had a tremendous vacation at The Ferry House in Davis, North Carolina. From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home. The house was clean, comfortable, and very well-equipped, providing everything we needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.The location was excellent, allowing us to enjoy the beauty of the Crystal Coast while also providing a peaceful place to come back to each day. We especially appreciated the spacious accommodations, which worked wonderfully for our family and allowed us to spend quality time together.The Ferry House was the perfect setting for making special memories, and we are grateful for such a wonderful experience. We would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet, comfortable, and family-friendly getaway in Davis. We hope to return again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2026
So glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the house clean and containing everything you needed for a nice family vacation! Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire experience was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, includes everything you need for your family. Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 18, 2026
We are looking forward to welcoming you back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was well stocked with everything I needed to prepare my meals.Very spacious refrigerator and freezer. I really liked the 5 burner gas stove. It made the meal preparation fast! The layout of the house was well thought out, everything just flows. Plenty of comfortable seating inside and on the front porch to watch the amazing sunrises!! This is a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 18, 2026
So glad you enjoyed the sunrises, the view. It’s great to hear that the kitchen had everything you need and that the sectional sofa, swivel chairs and the additional sitting area was comfortable for you and your family. The sofas and porch chairs are my favorite spot to sit - it’s nice you enjoyed them. Thanks for sharing your feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot before we headed to Cape Lookout for camping/fishing. Caught LOTS of mullet off the dock so we departed with fresh bait! Perfect location to catch the ferry the next morning. Very clean and nice spot for the night. Will return next year.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 17, 2025
So glad that you enjoyed Sound Escape before heading to Core Banks/Cape Lookout for fishing/camping. That is wonderful you caught so many mullet!! Looking forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

We had such a wonderful and relaxing time! Beautiful house, property, and water views! Quiet neighborhood. Will definitely stay again if we are in the area
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Core Ferry House

Beautiful property with the most amazing sunrises. Perfect accommodations for eight persons
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Day Weekend

Enjoyed our stay! Thoughtful details throughout the house - coffee and good linens were appreciated. Spent most of our time relaxing on the porch and dock. Enjoyed watching the ferry come and go. Our son caught crabs and had the best time! Until next time...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2024
Dasha, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Ferry House. It is so great to hear that your son caught some crabs and that you were able to enjoy the dock and outside space. We are looking forward to hosting you again! Laurie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

We were looking for a nice place on the core sound to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. This place was perfect for us. It was clean and very well appointed. The rooms were comfortable and nicely decorated. We enjoyed the spacious dock and did some kayaking with the two provided kayaks and a couple we brought with us. The owners were terrific hosts and were responsive to any questions. The location was mostly quiet and good
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2024
Forty years is certainly worth celebrating! So glad you picked The Ferry House and that you were able to enjoy kayaking on Core Sound as well :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely breathtaking!

The view was everything. We could sit outside and look at and listen to the water for hours. It was secluded from the hustle and bustle, which we wanted. Very peaceful. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2024
So glad you enjoyed the peacefulness of Down East, NC. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent vacation

Loved the house. It is beautiful. Made you feel welcome withe the bread and pasta. House was child friendly. Enjoyed swimming at pier. Unfortunately the wind picked up and curtailed our water activities. Would go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Vacation Home

My family had a great time at the Core Sound Home. The home was spacious and very clean and neat. We had a ball fishing and crabbing and walking around the area. Waking up to the beautiful scenery and sitting outside on the back porch in the evening was great. We had a great time exploring Beaufort , Atlantic Beach and Morehead City. Such a relaxing and great home. Will definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2024
So glad you enjoyed the Ferry house porches and views - and crabbing and fishing! Also, it is wonderful you were able to explore Beaufort and surrounding areas. We are looking forward to hosting you again. Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Reunion

We stayed at the home for four days for a family reunion with our seven adult siblings and elderly mother. The home was beautiful and very comfortable to stay in with all the amenities of home. We had a wonderful time sitting on the porch watching the moon rise in the evenings and the sun rise in the morning. The view over the sound was amazing. The area was very peaceful and relaxing, and wasn't prohibitively far from activities in Beaufort and Atlantic Beach. We loved our whole stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2024
We think making memories is the best thing to do in vacation! So glad The Ferry House was a great place to do that. That full moon during your stay was truly beautiful. Glad you enjoyed it and were able to enjoy Beaufort and Atlantic Beach as well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can’t wait to come again!

We had the best time here! We absolutely loved our stay - from swimming in the sound, using the crab pots to catch crabs, taking a short drive into Beaufort to explore, and taking the ferry out to Shackleford Banks. The hosts were great and very responsive with a nice little welcoming gift! The house is very well stocked with just anbout anything you could need! We enjoyed using the bikes to venture down to the gift shop just down the street. We have told everyone about how much we enjoyed our trip here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay!

I am for sure saving this property in my favorites. Host had everything needed and very decorative beach theme. Kitchen loved the retro look. Coffee machines drip of pod choice. The view from the back and dock. Amazing view! Water like any beach setting is to be expected. Bring water to drink. That is common with ocean property. I will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2024
We are glad you added The Gerry House to your favorites and that you enjoyed the Nespresso/coffee/tea bar. Can’t wait for your return!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Absolutely Beautiful Core Sound!!

Stunning, amazing, gorgeous property!! House very clean accurate pictures and description!! Please update about free ferry passes because those were not part of the original description. Lots of workers coming and going on property for landscaping it would have been appreciated to have been forewarned plumber came by unexpectedly otherwise everything was as expected would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2024
So glad to hear you enjoyed The Ferry House so much that you want to return! We are also so glad the landscaping project that ran long is completed and are sorry that it impacted your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed...

This house was perfect for our needs and satisfied our wants. From the interior decor and amenities to the perfect location. The fishing pier and dock are amazing and were used 24/7. We took the ferry over to the outer banks and had the beach to ourselves! The kitchen is fully appointed, and the bedrooms and bathrooms are like hotel rooms. The porch and landscaping made for a peaceful retreat. We had a blast and I totally recommend this home to anyone. Laurie is an amazing host who answered all my questions and I even got to meet her in person when she brought the crib for my grandson. It's all in the little details too, from the homemade chocolate chip banana bread, the pasta and sauce, and the guestbook. Well done!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2024
Thanks so much for sharing all that you loved about the Ferry House. We are glad you felt special - as this is what we are hoping for!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Relaxing Vacation!

We had a wonderful time staying at the Ferry House. From the moment we arrived, it was more than we expected and a lot nicer than other properties we have stayed at in the past. The key to the door was easily accessible, and the information given before arrival was timely and thorough. The entire house was clean and well-appointed for our stay. The bonus banana bread and pasta/spaghetti sauce upon arrival was a nice surprise. The bread was delicious! We loved all the seating that was available in the living room space. There were six of us staying for the week, and at other properties we have stayed at, there were never enough seats for everyone to sit around and watch TV together. So it was nice that we could all sit down together. I do wish there had been tv's in the bedrooms, as we had children with us, it would have been nice for them to be able to hang out in their rooms while the adults watched tv in the living room. But that is a small complaint, and we made it work. We loved the extras provided: deodorant, face wipes, soap, trash bags, coffee pods, and so many other goodies that were a pleasant surprise. Overall, we had a wonderful time at the Ferry House, and we look forward to a possible return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay and the fact that there is ample seating for guests. We made a choice to just include the one TV in the great room but we appreciate the comment and we will update the description to specify that detail. We hope to see you again as well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is beautiful. Very roomy. Children and I played in water everyday. This is second time I rented property and will rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2026
So glad you were able to enjoy Core Sound every day! The best compliment you can provide is to stay with us again. Looking forward to having you again!
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