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Oyster Shack by the Bay / 4 minutes to Morehead City Waterfront/Big Rock Landing

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Sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, printers
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

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Morehead City, NC
  • Fort Macon State Park
  • Morehead City Port
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Morehead City Yacht Basin
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Oyster Shack by the Bay / 4 minutes to Morehead City Waterfront/Big Rock Landing

This immaculate 2 bedroom, 1 & ½ bath cottage, including an enclosed double car garage, is located within minutes of downtown Morehead City’s waterfront and all the fun activities and restaurants it has to offer. The cottage can house 4 people comfortably, and I just recently replaced the couch with a sleeper sofa that can accommodate 2 additional guests. It is in a transitional neighborhood and within walking distance of the Calico Creek Boardwalk/Bird Sanctuary and Morehead City Waterfront where the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament and NC Seafood Festival are held each year. Many other water accesses are close by, including the Intracoastal Waterway and sandy beaches overlooking it. Historic Beaufort is 9 minutes away by car.

The cottage is equipped with a full kitchen, high speed internet, and 3 smart TVs. There is also a gas grill and all kinds of equipment to enjoy the beach or try your hand at catching fish or crabs. Bring your boat as there is parking space for 3 cars and a boat with trailer.
Well behaved pets are welcome for an extra fee. If you would like to let them outside for a while unleashed, the enclosed garage has a doggie door that leads into a small fenced-in area outside. There is also an off-leash dog park at the Rotary Park Dog Park a few miles away from the cottage.

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During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Arts and Things Gallery. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Olympus Dive Center and a few minutes from Arts and Things Gallery
As a guest of Oyster Shack by the Bay / 4 minutes to Morehead City Waterfront/Big Rock Landing, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Padel
  • Tennis

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,344 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Smoking is allowed outside only

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: $85.00 fee for each pet per stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Oyster Shack by the Bay / 4 minutes to Morehead City Waterfront/Big Rock Landing Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joel n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time & the rental was very nice.only a couple of problems....came back Thurs after being gone for the day & found deck canopy pedestal base leaned over deck railing & pole was bent.It was stormy before we got back so probably a gust of wind.So I retracted shade assembly & put in a safe spot.Also front door latch kept coming off because set screw on latch needs tightened.The entire place is so beautifully decorated and accented, and so fully stocked! We can tell you put a lot of thought into making it truly a home away from home. It's like it's your personal home and that you just let us stay while your gone! I don't know of ANYTHING that is missing. I''m sure it's not easy having strangers come and go next door, we've stayed at other places where the neighbors weren't friendly at all, but the neighbors here were so friendly, they spoke and waved every time we saw each other! They made us feel welcome
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pamela was great in communication. She left a welcome Basket with some bottled coca-cola and some chips which I greatly appreciated. It was so nice. The place was really clean. As well as dog friendly which I appreciated. Will definitely be in contact to stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our first time using VRBO and staying somewhere that wasn’t a hotel, and I cannot say enough good things about this place! The owner has thought of EVERYTHING you could possibly need for your stay. All bathrooms were completely stocked, the kitchen has everything you need. This house is pet friendly (thank goodness) I was having a hard time finding a place that allowed dogs larger than 50 lbs, but Pamela’s house was so accommodating to my boy. There’s 4 dog beds throughout the house with dog toys on them. Along with dog treats, food and extra food and water bowls as well. We will absolutely be staying here every year from now on when we go back home to visit. If you’re on the fence about this place, just book it! You won’t regret it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is incredible! The host has stocked the house so well. Anything you need, she has already thought of it and placed it somewhere. The house felt like "home." She is a very responsive host and the home was very clean. We saw Dolphins from the balcony each morning. She even has binoculars to view them! Highly recommended this place. It is about a 10 minute drive from Atlantic Beach (which is beautiful more touristy and huge waves) and a 5 min drive from Radio Beach (inlet, no waves). Perfect location for some peace and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was great and was perfect for what we needed it for. Myself and a buddy were in town diving with Olympus Dive Center, and this accomodated our needs perfectly. The house was super clean, and super comfortable. There was a hose where we could rinse off our gear, and a garage where we could hang stuff to dry. Honestly I could not have asked for anything better. The neighborhood is in transition, but I have had zero issues the multiple times I have stayed on this side of the tracks. I hope this place is available again next time I am in town as I would definitly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pamela was so easy to chat with. We just got home from a great time at the oyster shack. The house has everything you need. We had a 3 day baseball tournament and the location to the field was perfect as well as the home run derby. Tower 7 was our favorite restaurant and all the kids loved sunset slushy. We cooked out on the grill 3 times and we even used the ball field down the street for some hitting practice. Thanks again Pamela for a great stay.
Our CBB family
View from the deck
View from the deck
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

The property was beautifully decorated, the host, Pamela, was so nice and promptly responded to any questions I had. This was probably one of the best vacation homes I’ve ever stayed in. We had a great time and hated to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July

Excellent property. Owners take care to make you feel at home! Great location in heart of activity.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney N., Selma, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a wonderfully stay

Pamela had the “shack” so cute and comfortable for our stay. We enjoyed every part of it and made so many memories on our trip with the family! We will definitely be coming back soon to stay at this lovely place. Can’t say enough good things about it! Xoxo
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

What a wonderful place to stay! Pamela is a wonderful host and makes everything go smoothly. Would definitely recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Our family stayed for one week to attend our daughter's wedding at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. The house was very clean and had everything we needed such as bathroom supplies, soap, shampoo, q-tips and lotion. The location was close to all of our activities and site seeing during the week including the North Carolina Aquarium Pine Knoll Shores, Fort Macon, Beach, Beaufort, Lookout Cruises, Offshore Outlaw charter boat fishing, shopping, restaurants and Olympus Dive Center (owned by our daughter's new in-laws). The bottle of champagne and snacks made us feel welcome. Thankful to have beach chairs which came in handy since we went to the beach twice. Pam was a great host and communicated well throughout the process. Even the neighbors were friendly and offered to move the garbage can to the curb the night before pick up. When we visit from Michigan, we hope we can stay at the Oyster Shack again. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keleigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was amazing, perfect for our little get away with everything that we needed. Host was amazing and very responsive! Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We spent little time in the cottage except for sleeping, as we were fishing all day. Very clean, and the coffee bar was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oyster Shack By The Bay

Really enjoyed our stay at this property. The location was excellent for us, very close to Morehead City Waterfront. Property owner communicated easily and was very friendly. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was beautiful. In a great location. Not far from anywhere we wanted to go
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was great with communicating, house was beautiful inside, super clean and smelled wonderful throughout! Super close to the bridge to Atlantic Beach/ Emerald Isle so location is very close to everything! Would def recommend and stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Host

Communication was great. The house is fully stocked and the host has provided anything you could possibly need. The house was very clean and the location is convenient to most anything in the area. Will definitely return on future trips to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett E.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to stay!

My wife and
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House, Great Host

Beautiful Home, located close to everything. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hampton M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oyster Shack

Cute, clean, convenient, quiet, all needed amenities. Great communication, all around great experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Beach Escape

The house was immaculate! The 15 yo boys loved the garage and all the fun things it had to offer. It was a great relaxing weekend. Owners really thought of everything you may need. The welcome bottle of wine was a great personal touch! Bathrooms included essentials like toothbrushes, q-tips and all the little things travelers typically forget!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful !!

We stayed for a week in the Oyster Shack and it was so lovely and inviting! Anything but a “Shack” Close to all the main attractions in the area. Harkers Island, Beaufort just to name a few. The beds were very comfy it was just a wonderful week! Thank you for letting us rent your “ Shack”
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guardian O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Jem

This is infact...The Best Hidden Jem of Morehead City...Im telling you great place for you & your fury Family...You couldn't ask for a better place.....We are returning once a year On This Hidden Jem
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 year plan

My husband traveled south from Maryland to begin to figure out the next chapter of our life together. Our VRBO was our head quarters for a few days. We chose well. Our was inviting and well equipped. We felt at home the moment we walked in. Our dog was a fan as well!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025