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Private 32 acre Low Country Retreat - 10 min from Outer Banks beaches
| Sleeps | 7 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
Overview
3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 7
Private, secluded home perfect for nature lovers and kayakers--wildlife abounds on the property. This is a peaceful retreat, while still having close proximity to golf, the beaches, restaurants, and activities on the Outer Banks. Only a 10 minute drive to Kitty Hawk.
The front yard leads into our garden areas... We have 60 blueberry bushes, feel free to pick them in season. We also have an herb garden for your use.
The backyard has a patio, hot tub, fire pit and large yard. Melson's Creek adjoins us to the North and leads into the Currituck Sound. We have a dock access to the creek where you can launch kayaks or canoes and explore this unspoiled nature habitat. Bald Eagles , Osprey and Great Blue Herons are seen often. Acres of open areas to enjoy. Walk to the tip of the property from the backyard for the best views of the creek leading into the sound.
Enjoy the fire pit and horseshoes in the back yard.
If you plan to bring your boat on vacation, there is public boat ramp just 1 mile away.
The home has a large master suite with king size bed and two other bedrooms with 2.5 baths. The kitchen is well equipped with commercial appliances and furnished with cooking necessities. The hardwood floors were recently refinished. The hot tub is new.
About Eddie Griggs
I am a 8th generation native to the area. My families history is deeply rooted in the land. I love this area and would never want to live anywhere else. I enjoy sharing local history and knowledge with those that are interested. I spend a lot of time outdoors at The Garden caring for this place. My desire is to see those that visit here enjoy the peace and beauty of it as much as I do.
Eddie Griggs purchased this house in 2013
Why Eddie Griggs chose Northern Coast & Outer Banks
The acquisition of this property in 2013 allowed me to put the John Melson family farm back together again. The farm was divided into 3 pieces in 1955. I obtained the middle piece in 1979 , and the south piece in 2012.
What had been divided into 3 became 1 again.
Amenities
Harbinger House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Max. occupancy: 7
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Rural
- Water View
- Waterfront
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace ...
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining
- Dining Area
- seating for 8 people
- 2 Bathrooms,
- 1 Half Bath
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Master Bath -
toilet
,
tub
,
shower
,
bidet
Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower
Bathroom 3 - toilet
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
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Master -
1 king
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single , 1 sleep sofa /futon
- DVD Player
- Games ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Television
- Video Library
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Hot Tub ...
- arboretum
- churches
- cinemas
- playground
- restaurants
- winery tours
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- horseshoes
- miniature golf
- paddle boating
- photography
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- medical services
- deepsea fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- parasailing
- pier fishing
- sailing
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(6 traveler reviews)
best of both worlds
We had a great vacation at this house! 32 acres of quiet was very peaceful and relaxing. So much to do at the house... hot tub, fire pit, kayaks, cornhole, picking blueberries, riding bikes, plus a ton of space to throw a baseball or frisbee. Screened in porch with a porch swing was perfect for morning coffee watching the birds play and rabbits run. Our kids shared a huge room and they each had their own bed. Master bedroom is large and relaxing as well. Large kitchen and loved the dinner table right off the kitchen. Screened in porch also has a table & chairs for eating and relaxing.
All that fun at the house and then you're only 10-15 minutes away from all the activity on the island, so this was the best of both worlds for us. Beaches, restaurants, mini-golf, movie theater, grocery store and so much more are all nearby.
Our first day at the house we were already talking about coming back again. Eddie and Sibbie were such gracious hosts. Quick replies to any questions before and during our visit. Thank you for a wonderful week!
Two adventures, 1 vacation: Exploring expansive country property and the nearby beach!
Loved it! Couldn't have had better hospitality, house, land and beach opportunities! Picked blueberries, net fished, enjoyed beautiful Kitty Hawk beach (easy drive w/ free parking...just steps away from public beach access), made smores, and relaxed in hot tub...all in a single day! So much more to do like kayaking, wildlife spotting, water park adventure, and great beach restaurants like Steamers (seafood) and Southern Shores Pizza. Be prepared to be delighted by the owners' truly amazing land they share with you. The house is big, kitchen has a great set up, the screened in porch features a Nags Head Hammock Swing, and tons of household items available for use like bikes, cornhole, nets, etc. We would definitely stay again in the future!
PS I write this review based solely on our time there and having not known the owners prior to our vacation.
A home away from home
Private. Close to OBX.
Wonderful house and location
This house was the first of many we rented from Homeaway that had everything we needed, soap in every bathroom, dishwasher and laundry detergent, plenty of towels including for the beach, paper towels and the list goes on. The location is also terrific, very private and yet only a short drive from the beach. Our boys enjoyed the ponds, kayaking in the sound or discovering all the hidden treasures of this massive property. Thanks to the owners, Eddie and Sibbie we spent a wonderful wheel NC.
Fun Adventures
Had a great weekend with my son and two granddaughters. The girls enjoyed our adventure walk around the property which includes two ponds, one with a floating dock and chairs, wooded areas, a very large yard, and a dock which has access to a creek which leads to the sound. Although it was too cold to use the kayaks, we plan to return in a warmer part of the year to try it. We cooked out on the grill and sat out by the fire pit at night. The kids enjoyed playing the board games they found in the living room. The house was immaculate and very clean with all the amenities you could ask for - large kitchen area, washer & dryer, etc. The gas logs in the fireplace in the living room added a cozy touch on the cold nights. Close driving distance of the beaches and restaurants yet still the privacy to enjoy some family times together. Definitely a place I would come back to!
awesome
This piece of heaven was worth every nickel. It was close enough to everything but far enough away to be able to actually relax on vacation. The house was nice and clean. The owners were very hospitable. The hardest part of the trip was leaving because I wanted to stay.
I'll definitely be back!
Map
The property is located just a few miles from the beach. This property is not meant for those that want the convenience of walking to the beach, but is more suited for those that want privacy and peacefulness on their vacation while still having easy access to the popular tourist attractions of the Outer Banks.
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Rates & Availability
Harbinger House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Summer,
Jun 11 2017 -
Aug 19 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$425
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$2,650
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Later summer
Aug 20 2017 -
Sep 9 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$345
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$2,150
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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$250
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$1,500
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Additional information about rental rates
| cleaning | $75 + Tax |
| Tax Rate | 12.75% |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available
- Unavailable
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