Davis, North Carolina
Serenity abounds in this nicely appointed 2 bedroom 1 bath waterfront delight! Relax and take in the views of the sound or bring the boat (with boat slip on property available) and be at Core Banks in minutes, Cape Lookout Lighthouse or Drum Inlet (less than 7 nautical miles). Above ground pool and deck added for guest use (waiver required).
Ferry service available just minutes down the road. Linens provided and small dogs accepted. Popular fishing, shrimp, crabbing spots along with local guides for duck hunting (in season). Sandy beaches are a ferry ride away or enjoy Atlantic Beach in just a short 20 mile drive from the house. Public boat ramp within a mile.
The house is really nice and clean. The views from the living room and deck were beautiful with lots of different water foul and we even saw dolphins in the early morning. It’s a super quiet neighborhood. We were a little turned off with all of the abandoned structures on the road to the house but once we got there it was like a little oasis and very private and quiet. The only issues we had was with the quality of the water at first. The owner responded quickly to our concerns about the odor of the water and remedied it in short order. Whenever the odor came back we just had to run the outside hose for a while to eliminate it. The water pump makes a lot of noise after running the water but does eventually stop. It was annoying at first but we got used to it. The above ground pool was open and the deck around it looked nice but it was too cold to use it. Overall it’s a lovely house to stay in.
We gave this trip to an employee for her 20th anniversary. Katrina was great to work with as we wanted this to be a surprise. Jody and her husband enjoyed their time away and the house was just as described.
Wonderful sunrise light streaming in every morning. Great way to start the day. Core sound. Is very tranquil to watch an occasional fishing boat pass by along with many sea birds. We have stayed here in the past to look forward to staying here again.
Delightful 5 day stay with great views and quiet vibes
The house and property were immaculate, with amazing views! A thunderstorm rolled through and was amazing to watch with wall to wall windows. I absolutely love the location and privacy. Close enough, and yet just far away to enjoy some alone time. The pool is superb, sparkling clean and being able to look out at the sound was both soothing and refreshing. Could not have had better communication with the host, she answered all my questions and was very easy to communicate with. There was minimum expectations upon departure, less than most rentals require. Can't wait to be able to book another trip as soon as we can, definitely one of my favorite places to stay downeast!!
Gorgeous views; amenities met all our needs. I’ve stayed in the area before so knew to meal plan ahead of time. Spent a day in Beaufort, fished off dock, kids swam in pool, could have done much more if the weather was nicer. Even with a little rain, drinking coffee on the deck with those views is exactly what I hoped for. Yes, the street is unique but everyone we spoke to was nice and it felt safe. The three dogs who explore off lease are friendly.
We had a great stay. Pros: lots of areas to fish and crab at. Place was clean. Pool was wonderful. Beds were nice. Cons: entrance driveway was awful with holes and since it rained. They were big mud holes. Glad we drove a truck. Washer/dryer combo had no instructions to use. Toilet seat was wobbly and would bang up against the wall when sat on. Neighbors complained of kids in the pool yelling and playing. We are on vacation, we were having a good time. Didn't like the security camera outside near the pool. Lights on the stairs at night were good so we could see the small mice that would be walking up and downstairs at night. Eeeek! I'm terrified of mice. I guess they were there because of all the run down stuff and junk that was on the sides of the driveway. Needs more storage space for clothes. There were no closets in rooms for clothes. Our clothes had to stay in the suitcase and were wrinkled. The light from the building near the pool shined through the queen bedroom at night, which made it hard to sleep. Stray dogs would come up in the yard every day barking at us. Other than those cons, we had a pretty good time. Caught some nice fish at the end of the dock. Katrina was a good host. Thank you so much.
We enjoyed our recent visit and hated to leave. Such a relaxing place to stay. The view was amazing. The house was very nice inside and well kept. We will definitely be coming back!
Pros: The house looks nice inside. Pretty private, but a lot of construction work going on right near property. The glass windows make for a pretty view during sunrise. Did not smell like animals. Kitchen had plenty of cooking supplies. Towels and sheets were provided. Beds were pretty comfortable. We recommend the Island Express Ferry Service. They gave great ferry trips to the light house and were very engaging. Cons: Water had a terrible, TERRIBLE, smell of rotten eggs. It was so foul it was difficult to take a shower and at times was hard to sit in the living room for the odor after someone showered. Had to do things we would rather not do on vacation like, drive to the dump daily. No bigger trash cans provided, so we didn't have a place to put trash and certainly did not want more nasty smells in house. If we used the pool we had to take the cover on an off, which was quite cumbersome. We weren't given a passcode until the day of the stay, which made me wonder if they simply do not change the passcode with each guest. We also did not get the large list of chores/ house rules until the day we arrived. We felt that should be provided during the cancellation period in case the rules are too much, but that is just our opinion. There were outside cameras they said they used for when the property was vacant (which is understandable) but, it still felt weird hanging outside by the pool of deck. Paid a cleaning fee but had to strip the beds and collect the towels and put in specific area to make it convenient for the cleaning person. Plus, the morning we checked out we were told to throw stuff in washing machine and start it. Umm, cleaning fee? It was a washer drier all in one machine combo and got very hot during use so we did not feel comfortable starting it since no one would be there. The road to the property looked sketchy, we don't think it was dangerous, but not very attractive. There were a number of abandon tractors trailers, old boats and what looked like abandon buildings. If you plan to eat out you had better leave early because there is nothing close by, except a pizza place and maybe an ice cream shop. The owner could not do anything about these cons: The county was spraying (I guess for mosquitoes) when we had our dog out for his last walk at night. They sprayed over our car and us! They were also doing assessments, but were not very intrusive, but did come 2 days in a row. The cable went out. This place wasn't for us.
This is our 2nd stay and we just love this cottage. It is truly one of my favorite places on Earth. The property is super clean and equipped with absolutely everything we could have wanted or needed. The decor is modern and bright with wraparound window views to die for. The pool is awesome and just standing in the pool with such incredible views of the sound is surreal. We also love exploring the area. The people here are wonderful and friendly. That unique brogue accent is live and well in Davis, NC too. If you are seeking blissful tranquility, a desire to bond again with nature and something a little off the beaten path, you will love this place as much as we do. Katrina is very quick to respond, very accommodating and a wonderful host. I would recommend highly! Thank you for sharing your property with us.
Wedding guests stayed here and really enjoyed the accommodations.
As a local business owner and a mother to a special needs young man, vacationing away from home is quite difficult for our family. So we “staycation”. This property was everything my soul needed and more! Beautiful views, fishing, crabbing, clamming…. We had two different clam chowder dinners, and feasted on rock crab claws. The sunrises and sunsets were food for my soul! We will for sure be back. ❤️??
We took this trip for a relaxing getaway by the sea and it provided just that.
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