Sound Front Home with Dock (Downeast Retreat)

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Wonderful

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8183.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Beaufort, NC

Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center

13 min drive

Freedom Park

19 min drive

Town Creek Marina

21 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Ensuite Bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Discover the epitome of coastal living at Downeast Retreat, a stunning sound-front property. This exquisite home features four spacious bedrooms and three luxurious baths. The heart of the home is a modern open kitchen with gleaming stainless steel appliances, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. The living room is a sanctuary of natural light, thanks to its expansive windows that frame breathtaking views of the serene sound.

The primary bedroom is a true retreat, offering ample space and a lavish en-suite bath complete with a soaking tub and a walk-in shower, ensuring ultimate relaxation. Three additional bedrooms and two other full baths provide comfort and convenience for family and guests. Step outside to your private dock, ideal for boating or simply enjoying the tranquil waters. Whether you're entertaining guests or seeking a peaceful escape, Downeast Retreat seamlessly blends comfort and elegance, promising an unparalleled lifestyle.

WHAT IS PROVIDED:
Spectrum Rental Properties will provide sheets and bath towels. Beach towels and equipment is not provided. If you would like information on beach equipment rentals, we are more than happy to provide you with a list. Properties will be provided with a starter kit in each full bathroom and kitchen. Each kitchen starter kit will contain a small bottle of dish soap, two dishwasher pods, sponge, and two fragrance free laundry pods. The kitchen will also have one extra trash bag
Each bathroom starter kit will contain a travel size shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, makeup wipe, and body bar.
Spectrum Rental Properties is unfortunately not able to provide additional boxes/bags. This is a starter kit; anything additional will be guests responsibility to provide.

PET POLICY:
Dogs are allowed with a $200 + tax non refundable pet fee per dog, with a 3 dog maximum.
VRBO guests: Guests can only add one dog to the reservation. If you are planning to bring more than one dog, please notify Spectrum Properties to add the additional pet fee(s).
Failure to let us know about your pet(s) could result in a $700 fine.

OTHER NOTES:
-No smoking
-Fireplace is for decoration only

Property manager

Mary

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pet fee is applied after booking. Dogs only.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Beaufort

Located in Beaufort, this holiday home is on the waterfront. North River and Rachel Carson Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mount Maker Charters and North Carolina Maritime Museum. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

Beaufort, NC

What's nearby

Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center - 13 min drive
Freedom Park - 19 min drive
Beaufort Historic Site - 19 min drive
North Carolina Maritime Museum - 19 min drive
Fort Macon State Park - 33 min drive

Getting around

New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive
‪34° North Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
‪No Name Pizza & Subs - ‬19 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sound Front Home with Dock (Downeast Retreat) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sound Front Home with Dock (Downeast Retreat)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sound Front Home with Dock (Downeast Retreat)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sound Front Home with Dock (Downeast Retreat) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Lovis Shore and within 6 miles (10 km) of Down East Public Library and Marshallberg Picnic Area. Mount Maker Charters and Eastern Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Eva E., Woodleaf NC

9 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

ROACH MOTEL!

On the first day we arrived the AC was on 50, couldn't understand why. When we turned the air up to 72, the ROACHES started to come out! We bombed the home on Sunday and contacted Spectrum on Monday morning, they did send a pest control company out on Tuesday at 530pm. It was so bad there was 3 different kind of roaches and the pest control confirmed that no one had sprayed in a while, but Mary from Spectrum said they had it sprayed quarterly. Not True. The homes were very dirty my husband had to help move the refrigerator to make sure it was sprayed behind and clean behind it. The pest control guy even expressed how dirty the kitchen was and how it needed to be deep cleaned. The beds had black dog hair on them but that was the least of what i was worried about. We ended up having to throw out food from the Roaches. We contacted Spectrum on Friday after all the cleaning and throwing out food and other items and basically, they came up with excuses not to refund our fees. We didnt ask for all the money back only the fees they charged since they didnt provide a clean home and or a bug free home. Spectrum did offer us another home, but it had 2 camera and I refuse to stay at a home and not have privacy. That is why we didn’t ask for all the money back just the fees. We had to keep the air on low to keep the roaches at bay. Someone either Spectrum or the cleaning person knew the home had roaches as to why the air was on 50! We will not ever rent from company again!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa B., Cincinnati

23 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Business trip/getaway

Very beautiful and comfortable home but didn’t realize how remote it was 30 minutes from anything 😬and when the wind is blowing the internet and Wi-Fi is out 😞 the 4 days we were there it was out for 2 and we couldn’t do any work 😞 they should put on their listing how remote they are and how far they are from a beach 😞

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W., Pilot Mountain, nc

16 July 2022

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

Beautiful beach getaway!

Beautiful property! Convenient location and beautiful views! House had everything needed for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

1 July 2022

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

Family Vacay

We had a wonderful time! The view was spectacular. There was plenty of room for 6 people!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

30 Aug 2021

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

Great Stay for Friends or Family

We had a great stay at the Downeast Retreat. Our group was a mix of all adults (friends & family) and the house was great. One friend was even able to utilize the dock for his flat bottom boat. Our V shaped boat was put in at the wildlife ramp just a couple miles away. My only complaints about this property is the amount of fees you have to pay almost double the cost of staying here, so keep that in mind before booking. In addition, the check in and out times seem rather harsh. You lose a lot of time when check in is at 5 (although we did get to check in earlier at 2 but that's not guaranteed) and check out is at 10 am. Finally, the trash situation is not the best. For the amount we paid to stay here, trash services should be included. You have to take out your own trash, and for weekend stays, the dump doesn't open until 1pm but you have to be out of the house by 10am.. so we had to haul all our trash home which I thought was nuts. Anytime the landfill was open we were out on the water. If we had read the manual more carefully on arrival we could have planned better but we were too excited to start having fun! For groups and families looking for a quiet place to relax, you can't beat the location. The house was clean and comfortable, with plenty of room and bathrooms for all to use. I so enjoyed having a morning coffee looking out at the water in peace and quiet. Great spot for a low-key vacation especially if you have a boat. All in all, I would definitely stay here again but I do wish some changes could be made in regards to check in/out times and the trash situation.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

22 Aug 2021

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

Serene View

We really enjoyed staying at Downeast Retreat! Really enjoyed just sitting on the porch and looking at the ocean. Thanks for sharing!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

1 Aug 2021

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

Best Place Ever!!

We have stayed at this house for the past 4-5 years and we have really enjoyed every year- that's why we come back here every year! The view off the back deck is so nice and exceptionally relaxing sitting in the rocking and enjoying the view! There is an osprey nest right in front of the house and it is fun watching the parents fishing for their babies! Highly recommended!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., CLINTON

20 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

We enjoyed our stay and would return.

Comfortable and peaceful location. We only suggest advising boat owners a bit more about the property and advising guests that final trash drop off is not possible for Sunday checkouts by10am... trash center did not open until 1pm on Sunday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

13 June 2021

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

Awesome Downeast views, with great fishing

This is such a great location with an awesome view. The fishing is great all around this area, with close proximity to Cape Lookout, and Shackleford banks. The creek feeding the dock area is very shallow at low tide but doable with a skiff. A very beautiful home well furnished with nice decor. All the neighbors were very nice. This truly is a “Downeast Retreat” Can’t wait till the next time

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

8 June 2021

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

Beautiful home with amazing views

We had an amazing time and can’t wait to come back!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S., Greensboro NC

18 Nov 2020

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

Perfect Getaway

This house was the perfect place. The views were lovely from the deck and from inside the house. The sunrises were breathtaking. There was plenty of seating and the kitchen was well supplied. The location was quiet and restful but we were very close to Harkers Island ferry and downtown Beaufort. We HOGHLY RECCOMMEND this lovely home.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

28 July 2020

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

Repeat vacationer!

Really like this property. Airy open living area, big enough bedrooms ( master of course is bigger ), big deck, dock, gorgeous view! night time viewing of the sky is spectacular!!!! (there are no street lights around!) planets, constellations, and the Milky Way- absolutely beautiful! Osprey nest out in the water and you could hear the babies chirping! This is the 4th year that we have stayed there and I hope to stay there again next year!

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

10 July 2020

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

Awesome Property

This is a very nice home. Descriptions are spot on. It is designed well and there are enough spaces so everyone is not on top of one another. The decor is modern and has a beach feel. The dock is nice and allows for access to the water and also allowed us fun with cast nets. We caught shrimp and crabs right from the dock. The location is also good related to both Harkers Island as well as Morehead City. Really nice property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Carmen P.

24 June 2020

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

Family trip

Great time at the beach with family! Loved the layout of the home and the convenience of the boat dock. The office staff (Michael and Claudia) were quick to respond and help.

8/10 Good

Nicole R.

15 Sept 2019

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

Can’t beat the view. House needs a little TLC.

Overall our family had a nice time and enjoyed a relaxing weekend in Beaufort. Pros: great view. Outdoor seating for many. Well equipped kitchen. Many bedrooms. Plenty of parking. The view was great although you can’t swim here so if you’re looking for that be prepared to drive to a nearby beach. Opportunities: damp/mildew smell - needs a refresh, dirty couches need cleaned or replaced, quicker/more clear communication from mgmt. Our family noticed a smell of mildew or dampness was that attempted to be covered up by a lot of air fresheners. Yes, we may be sensitive, but the smell was quite overwhelming. I imagine this home has seen a lot of rain, etc from hurricanes due to its location so we assumed that was why. I’m not sure what could be done about this but air fresheners made it worse to us. The kitchen was well equipped and there was plenty of space for our family. White couches may not be the best choice for a rental but other than that the living area was fine too. We stayed outside on the porch or dock much of our stay. The management company may want to take some time to re write the check in/out directions and house rules. They were there but they used a marker to X out the old mgmt company and wrote in their name. Not a huge deal but we found it odd. It would have taken 10 minutes to retype those so they were new and fresh. Also it was not clear that a pet fee would be included. The details should list that if a renter will have to pay $250 per pet. We picked this house because it was pet friendly and ended up not bringing our dog because of the large fee. I polled our family and we would rate it a 3.5/5 mainly due to the smell. The other things aren’t a huge deal. Thank you for opening your home to us.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019