The Exum Cottage - Beachfront in Atlantic Beach, NC - Vacation rental home in Atlantic Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 18
• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Cottage
• Approximately 2950 square feet

The Exum Beach Cottage - Come relax in our classic and beautiful beachfront bungalow equipped with an enormous deck featuring 180-degree beach vistas. The bungalow sits at the end of a dead-end street, a very short walk from the Oceanana fishing pier. This a five bedroom, three full bath Crystal Coast bungalow that sleeps 15 people. After an early 2021 remodel, the home has a entirely refreshed kitchen, two updated bathrooms and a new ground floor entryway sitting room. The 3rd floor is a master suite that sleeps 2 people with a desk, flat screen TV, surround sound stereo system and an unbelievable ocean front expansive view. Our family bungalow has been lovingly maintained and appreciated for three generations and features nostalgic pinewood walls, central Heat/Air, water softener, Internet TV, Apple TV, fast Wi-Fi, Bluetooth equipped stereos, washer/dryer, a level two electric car charger 220 volt outlet and cord, and a classic 1950’s build style. This bungalow has ample parking for a sizable family or group of friends. This vacation bungalow is ideal for a weekend hideaway or week-long getaway for guests more interested in disconnecting from screens and appreciating face time with one another rocking on the porch or burying toes in the sand with waves lapping at your feet. While the home is equipped with speedy WiFi and internet TV, we hope our guests can find time to disconnect from the distractions of computers, mobile phones, and TV, and appreciate classic vacation past times like body surfing, beach walks, reading in the hammock, shell collecting, game nights, drinks on the deck, and watching the sunset. Guests also have use of a laundry room, indoor and outdoor games, bicycles, charcoal grille, beach chairs and floats, and an outdoor shower making the Exum beach bungalow ideal for a family vacation. During the summer months, the bungalow is available for week-long bookings only that start and end on a Sunday. When you book please indicate the number of beds you would like linens for and we will adjust the linen fee accordingly. The cost for linens and bath towels is $25/per bed. The bungalow has 12 beds:1 king, 4 queens, 1 double, and 4 twins. The property is equipped with exterior Ring cameras for security.

About the Area

Located in Atlantic Beach, this cottage is on the beach. Fort Macon State Park and Beaufort Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Anchorage Marina and Triple S Marina. Traveling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, or check out an event or a game at Big Rock Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the best Atlantic Beach rental experience:

When to book & When to go:

• In the Morehead City area, The earlier your group can book a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation home up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental home.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in Atlantic Beach. To book the most suitable rental home for your budget, we recommend booking in Fall or Spring months. You'll enjoy lower rates, greater selection, warm weather and the absence of giant crowds at restaurants, beaches, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Morehead City vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host whether your family qualifies for a price reduction.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local Morehead City area magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guide magazines contain money saving offers on nearby attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

Make a plan and choose yourrental home:

• First and foremost, have your family decide on the best dates and a budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your group needs. The Exum Cottage - Beachfront in Atlantic Beach, NC has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Morehead City rental home search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly available online. If they are not listed, email or call the property management company before reserving the property. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, search for a pet-friendly rental. Request specifics on breed, size, and type requirements. Often, property managers charge pet deposits and fees.
• Is your group looking for special amenities? Most rental websites include search filters for amenities. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. .

More tips for your stay:

• Get the host's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental. Put the manager's information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or kitchen appliance. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent quite a few problems.
• Protect the owner (and your things!) by locking the rental while you are away, just like you would back home.
• Upon check-in, record any damages to the property and immediately alert the host. Record all coorespondence.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Frequently, surrounding homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking policies reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Double-check every room of the vacation property to make sure that you've packed everything on check-out day. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the manager is not available, remember to take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your group have a great vacation? Many vacation rental websites make it easy for customers to provide feedback. If your property and/or property manager was terrific, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was amiss and they failed to fix it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.