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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Stacy, NC
  • Beaufort Historic Site
    30 min drive
  • Fort Macon State Park
    44 min drive
  • Bagwell Enterprises
    10 min drive
  • Havelock Station
    51 min drive

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About the area

Stacy

Located in Stacy, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Mariners and Cedar Creek Marina. .This vacation home is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Long Bay and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Eastern Park.
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What's nearby

  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center - 27 min drive
  • Beaufort Historic Site - 30 min drive
  • Morehead City Port - 31 min drive
  • Fort Macon State Park - 44 min drive
  • Cape Lookout National Seashore - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nelson Bay Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bagwell Enterprises - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Drum Inlet Seafood Co. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Seafood - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪White Point Take-Out - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Life at the coast is always better

The home is a wonderful place to relax while still being close to everything. It has 3 bedrooms and a large loft. There are two full baths and a laundry area. The home has large porches and a downstairs patio. An outdoor shed and pier for the renters to use are on the property. The yard is large to allow for plenty of parking. The home is perfect for a family, a group of hunters or couples. It is across from the Outer Banks and a short ride to Cape Lookout. This location would also be great for wedding venues or as a reception, please contact us for further details
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features a playground, ecotours nearby, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kim Willis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Life Coast is Always Better House Stacy
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Life at the Coast is Always Better Private vacation home
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Life at the coast is always better Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
The property isn’t near all the tourist trap areas, which is what I prefer. It’s a short drive to a beach, maybe 45 minutes to Morehead city. The view off from the deck is definitely worth the drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time!
Had a great stay!!! Beautiful home with a beautiful view! I loved sitting on the back porch watching my boys fish and chase crabs around the yard can’t wait to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Get-Away
We had a very pleasant stay in Stacy. Kim was very accommodating. Home was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howell C., Elizabethtown, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Stay
This is the third year we have stayed in this property and we have it booked for next year. It is clean and well stocked with everything we need. The full moon over the sound is incredible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Buddy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gone fishing
The house was a great location, stocked with what we needed, and easy to clean up at checkout. I had a question upon arrival and it was quickly answered.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina S., Fort Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and experience
We loved being so far from the busyness of the city. The home had plenty of space and a beautiful backyard.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer getaway
Overall a decent place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha s., Chapel Hill

Liked: Cleanliness
A great getaway
Had our 5th visit and it was as good as our first. Love the back porch overlooking the marsh and sound.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was clean.
Came here for a wedding, so didn't get to use the house much. But location was quite and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Enjoyed very much we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yves B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Very nice property. Well maintained
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
We wanted someplace to go where we could rest and relax. This was perfect. We brought all our food because we didn't want to go out at all. The kitchen could use a few more items like baking dishes, tops that fit the pots, etc. Towel racks in the bathrooms would be a great addition as well. There were a few dust bunnies around, but overall it was very clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay in Stacy
The home is well appointed, and has almost anything you may need during your stay. The Open floor plan is nice for meals and resting after adventures on Core Sound. The living room is comfortable and the house has great internet for staying connected or streaming if you so choose. There was a lot of thought put into the guest book with information on nearby dining, ferries, and beach accesses. The property manager Kim and her son were both quick to respond to questions or issues, and quickly remedied schedule issues several weeks ahead of our stay as well as one problem at the beginning of our stay. The house borders a marshy area and the mosquitoes can be ferocious. I kid you not, one of them monsters drug a decent blue crab out of the canal kicking and screaming 😂. Please heed the warnings to bring bug spray for any stay on the NC sounds. They only really got bad two days of our 7 day stay, but that was plenty. The house location is a bit away from the action of Morehead City and Atlantic Beach, but still close enough for day trips to sight see or enjoy some activities. The small dock was nice and there are ample small blue crabs to see and catch if you want to drop a hand line or pot overnight. The only thing I’d like to mention is that there are 2 photos on the VRBO Listing that are not from this property. They are photo number 22 & 23 with the caption “Fishing off the dock” and “Views from the porch”. These two photos are from the yellow house Kim manages a little farther into Stacy. We enjoyed our stay and will keep Kim in mind next time we plan a stay in Carteret County. Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
So Peaceful
It was so nice and relaxing. So beautiful. Wish we had another day or two. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nayeli C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
It is very close to the boat ramp.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

brian0142

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
House was perfect. Very clean and air conditioning worked great. Awesome views of the water. Peaceful and quiet. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Leslie P.

Great location, very relaxing
Great location, cute home to rent, spacious. On the online listing, I wish I would have known the pull out couch was in the loft for proper sleeping arrangements to be planned out. The home needed a deep clean as there was candy papers, dust and dirt under the beds and couches. Overall, great experience and nearly a full kitchen of dishes and cooking supplies. Due to location, I recommend to bring your own groceries or get them on your way in as there isn’t anything local within 25 mins
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Gunther D., Elizabethton, TN

Nice place
Overall it was a nice property . Only concern we had was the amount of bird poop in the lower parking space. This could be a very big problem for someone with kids who would likely be down there running around when outside. They really need to address this problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

kay m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The property has beautiful views and was very spacious. My family loved the house and the short drive to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Martha s., Chapel Hill

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway
We've been coming for several years and love the back porch. A great place to read unwind, watch the sound, marsh, birds...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property and host
First time getting a place like this. Normally I get hotels because I was afraid of the hassle and scammers. There was zero hassle very simple booking and checking in. When I needed anything the property manager replied immediately or called. Great location we were able to visit shackleford cape lookout and Emerald Isle from this location. Clean beautiful exactly as pictured. Everything was provided even things I wouldn’t even thought to bring. I decided to extend our stay and the host made it very easy to do so. We had 7 people 4 adults three kids there was plenty of space for everyone. We’re already planning another trip and will definitely be using this hosts properties for our next trip. Worth every single penny
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hunting Trip
This was perfect for our hunting trip. We hope to return in years to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fish & fun getaway
The property was clean and in a great location. We enjoyed the fishing near by and the beautiful sunsets from the porch. The ground level was a great place to store the fishing gear as well as clean the fish (you may want to carry your own fish cleaning table as we did.....there isn't one at the house.) The property is just as you see on the VRBO pictures.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Howell C., Elizabethtown, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
The property was as described, clean, and well provisioned. The view from the porch is spectacular. I took a group of employees down for a fishing trip and this was the perfect base for a great week of fishing. We had a blast and plan to go back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Men’s fishing trip
Men’s fishing trip. This was a great spot to hang out with a group of guys for a flounder fishing trip. Great views from the back porch, convenient to several boat launches. Everything we needed for half a dozen guys to fellowship, fish, and just generally hang out and have a good time. Definitely would stay here again. We stayed last year in a similar house from the same folks,, it was great also.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021