Secluded waterfront home that is 5 min away from downtown Beaufort - Vacation rental home in Beaufort, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 9
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2200 square feet

Ballyhoo House is a waterfront home with elegant vistas of the North River. It was rebuilt in 2022 to have a modern open floor layout. It has 3 bedrooms with queen beds, 2 full baths, and a sleeper couch in the living room. The backyard patio is very private and has amenities for most outdoor activities(gas grille, gas fire pit, 4lounge chairs, outdoor lighting, outdoor dinner area). The home also has a gameroom with foosball and pool table as well as an additional sectional couch that can double as another bedroom if needed. The driveway is rather enormous, it is wide enough to fit three cars side by side or your boat. Harkers Island bridge boat ramp is 9 miles away, Lennoxville boat ramp is 6 miles, and Radio island boat ramp is 6 miles away.

About the Area

Located in Beaufort, this vacation home is on the waterfront. North Carolina Maritime Museum and Mount Maker Charters are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Arts and Things Gallery and Morehead Plaza Shopping Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Cashless transactions are available

Pet Policy

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Vacation rental tips and tricks:

When to book a New Bern rental home & When to go:

• In the New Bern area, The sooner you can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are reserved early. Booking your rental home up to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental property.
• Summer time is high season in the New Bern area. To get the best value, try changing your vacation dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer warm temperatures, fewer crowds, and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a New Bern vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• Some hosts offer special rates for veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if special discounts are available for your family.
• Property management companies usually offer renters an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally costs 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed days as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local New Bern visitors guide magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitors guide magazines contain money saving offers on nearby attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

How to choose the perfect vacation home in the New Bern area:

• Choose vacation dates and maximum budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration your group needs. Secluded waterfront home that is 5 min away from downtown Beaufort has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always available on booking websites. If not, email or call the host before you book the property. Remember that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds. You'll need to work out what is right for your family.
• If your group is bringing pets, you must book a pet-friendly rental. Make sure to ask for details on breed, size, and type requirements. Usually, property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Are you looking for particular amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

Considerations for your stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Save the instructions to your smartphone, and take a printed copy.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home while you are gone, just like you would back home.
• During check-in, record any damages to the property and immediately contact the host. Record all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an excellent source for finding the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• On check-out day, complete a walk-through to confirm you have not forget any personal items. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Property managers rely on great feedback to stimulate future bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will appreciate that you share your review find their best vacation home. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.