Sunset Cottage on Calico Creek

Morehead City, North Carolina
$451 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Sunset Cottage on Calico Creek is an updated, vintage fishing cottage, built in 1942 but with all the modern conveniences. It lies right on the bank of Calico Creek and in the heart of Morehead City at 20th street.
Kayak from the side yard or the 20th street bridge, walk or ride your bike 1/2 mile to the beach on the Sound and the downtown waterfront filled with shops and restaurants, put your boat in at the Morehead City public ramp at the Visitor's Center less than 2 miles from the cottage, or drive the 7 minutes to Atlantic Beach. You can do it all from Sunset Cottage, at an affordable rate, and then enjoy spectacular sunsets on the water from the screened porch or the second floor deck overlooking Calico Creek.
Decorated like the fishing cottage it was intended to be, Sunset Cottage has two bedrooms - a primary with a queen bed and a second with a queen and two twins. There is a full hall bathroom upstairs that the bedrooms share, and a powder room downstairs with a private outdoor shower.
The modern kitchen has a ceramic cooktop and oven, fridge, and a counter-top ice maker. The coffee bar offers a drip coffeemaker, grinder, a cartridge machine (Keurig-style), and an electric kettle for tea drinkers. A kayak and corn hole game is provided for your enjoyment but once the peaceful setting soaks in, you may not want to do anything but watch the water, sky and wildlife that surrounds you. Be one of the first to book this just listed vacation rental using the coupon code fallcall for 10% off your wonderful fall getaway.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Ice Maker Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Dryer Laundry Facilities
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Kayak On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Brandy W.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2026

    Stayed Jun 10, 2026

    Loved the house and the location. Clear communication and very responsive. Wished it had been listed that it has one and a half bath inside. The additional shower is an outdoor shower. Also there is no dishwasher.

  • Nanyeli S.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2026

    Stayed May 29, 2026

    We loved the place! Convenient location.I wish we could’ve stayed longer.

  • Kathryn S.

    Submitted May 24, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    Very nice

  • Sharon L.

    Submitted May 18, 2026

    Stayed May 6, 2026

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our favorite room in the house was the screened in porch. When it rained, we could still be out there and the view of the marsh with oyster beds watching the tides go in and out was wonderful. Great Egrets visited frequently and some snowy egrets, plovers, curlews and of course sea gulls also visited. There are snails and fiddler crabs in the boggy area as well. Very peaceful to sit and breathe in the sea air.The house itself is a piece of history, and the furniture, décor and art reflect this old fishing home, which is decorated very tastefully. The window at the kitchen sink looks out to the marsh and you can imagine the fisherman’s wife looking out there back in the day and enjoying that beautiful sunset. We have a larger and not agile dog, so we monitored her on the stairs. The owners informed us that there is a busy road in front of the house. We take our dogs out on leash all the time, so this didn’t bother me. However, if a dog got off leash, this would be a concern. The screened area has a door to the back yard (not fenced), so we took the dogs out on leash that way unless we were all going for a walk or ride in the car and then went out the front door to ensure the home was locked. You can hear the traffic, but I focused more on the sounds of nature and didn’t have a problem with it. There are wooden decks going over the marsh areas on both sides of the street, which was a nice place to walk the dogs in addition to walking down some neighboring community streets.Although the home is older, it is tastefully updated to be modern with a nice shower and the modern conveniences one would want. The home was clean and only a short drive to area sights, shopping and beaches. We greatly enjoyed our peaceful stay at Sunset Cottage on Calico Creek.

  • Lutsiya H.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    The photos are deceiving. While the cottage itself is comfy and cozy, it sits directly on a busy street with constant traffic — day and night, without pause. Any hope of a peaceful sunset or a quiet moment outside is completely overshadowed by the noise and movement of passing cars.There is no beach access, and the kayak launch requires hauling equipment nearly 2 miles away, making water activities far more effort than advertised. A simple stroll or sitting outside to enjoy the scenery simply isn’t possible given the location.For the price, this property falls well short of expectations. If you’re looking for a tranquil retreat, look elsewhere.

  • Michelle S.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2026

    Stayed Apr 1, 2026

    This was a quant house just right for our family.

  • Hannah M.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    We loved staying here! Perfect location, beautiful views. Perfect accommodation. We would definitely stay here again and have recommended it.

  • Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Was a cute house in a convenient location

  • Hillary S.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    This is such a cute place to stay. The location is convenient, and the manager is responsive.

  • kyle z.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Great property for a family of 4 for our beach vacation

  • Suzanne R.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    Location was great! Management company was great! House itself was just ok, but could be cute as a button! Den and porch furniture need to be donated to Good Will or thrown in dump. They were old, stained , uncomfortable ,etc. We covered them up prior to sitting on them. Also need more sitting options in den. House had one couch and one chair. Decor is awful as well but the furniture was definitely our biggest complaint. Rest of house was fine though! The last suggestion would be to have cleaning supplies avaliable to help keep house tidy. House didnt have a broom, toilet bowl brush etc. I'm just one who likes to keep things clean etc. We would stay here again IF owners updated the furniture and decor. Again, the house has so much potential! Wouldn't take much to make it a more comfortable, appealing vacation home. Overall our time in Morehead City was great!

  • Allen O.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was ok. Both bedrooms upstairs. Furniture to sit on (inside and out) both need updating and improving upon. Old and uncomfortable. Enjoyed the screened porch since the weather was very nice.

  • Colby R.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Beautiful cottage in a gorgeous location while still being conveniently close to Beaufort, Atlantic beach, and anything else. Cottage was clean, cozy, with stunning views inside or out. All together made for a great trip!

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$451+
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