A Block from the Dock in Historic Beaufort - Vacation rental home in Beaufort, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2200 square feet

Beaufort is known for it's coastal southern appeal, natural beauty and rich maritime history. Beaufort's accolades include "South's Finest Modest Town" by Southern Living and "America's Favorite Town" by Travel + Leisure.

Appreciate your Beaufort stay at "A Block From the Dock" in Beau Coast. With 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths there's plenty of space and community amenities for the ideal coastal hideaway!

*Please note: you must be at least 25 years of age to book this property, thank you.
The space
Welcome to this delightful vacation home located in the gorgeous town of Beaufort, North Carolina. The home is tucked in the fresh resort-style neighborhood of Beau Coast. You are close enough to ride the bicycles along waterfront to the historic downtown Beaufort, offering you the best of both worlds.

Walk out the front door with your morning coffee and walk a block to the private community dock on Taylor’s Creek. Return in the evening to watch the sunset over the water and the passing the boats, shorebirds and dolphins. Keep an eye out for wild horses across the water on Carrot Island!

With four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, this home is ideal for families or groups of friends looking for a calming hideaway. The open floorplan and tasteful décor create a welcoming ambiance that will make you feel right at home. The property also offers shared community spaces such as access to the private community dock for catching a sunset, kayaking or fishing on Taylor's Creek, zero entry community pool, exercise gym, pickle ball courts and community clubhouse with ping pong, shuffle board and corn hole. Trader's Club offers a market and cafe and remote meeting/work rooms.

About the Area

Beaufort is home to this vacation home. North Carolina Maritime Museum and Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Arts and Things Gallery and Morehead Plaza Shopping Center. Mount Maker Charters and North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the best vacation property experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• Summer time is high season in the New Bern area. To find the best vacation home for your budget, we suggest reserving in Fall or Spring. You'll enjoy lower rates, better selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of giant crowds at the beach and popular attractions.
• In the New Bern area, The sooner your group can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation home up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation rental.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner whether your vacationing group qualifies for a special rate.
• Property managers usually offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally will cost 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for details.
• Find a copy of your local New Bern visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitors guide magazines contain discounts for local attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

Selecting and booking the right New Bern rental:

• To start, have your group choose dates and a maximum budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your family requires. A Block from the Dock in Historic Beaufort has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is almost always accessible online. If not, email or call the property management company before reserving the rental. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Is your family looking for particular amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find your ideal rental.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before booking.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Extra fees or costs could be applied to your agreement.

More tips for your stay:

• Store the manager's contact information in your smartphone.
• At Check-in, note any issues with the rental property and immediately alert the owner. Record all coorespondence.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Often, surrounding homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Lock your rental home while you're away. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• When it's time to leave, complete a final walk-through to make sure you didn't leave anything behind. Make sure to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your group have a fantastic time? Many rental management companies make it easy for vacationers to provide comments. If your property and/or property manager was wonderful, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was imperfect and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.