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Cedar Island cottage, short walk to beach

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Beach nearby
TV
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Cedar Island, NC
  • Place, Cedar Island Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
  • Place, Fort Macon State Park

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About the area

Cedar Island

When you stay at this cottage in Cedar Island, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Cedar Island Beach and Pamlico Sound. .This cottage is 24.6 mi (39.7 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Mariners.
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What's nearby

  • Cedar Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Beaufort Historic Site - 49 min drive - 73.8 km
  • Morehead City Port - 52 min drive - 77.5 km
  • Morehead City Yacht Basin - 52 min drive - 77.5 km
  • Big Rock Stadium - 58 min drive - 81.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Quality Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sharky's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Cedar Island cottage, short walk to beach

Cozy Cedar Island Cottage! Cottage sleeps 4 and is furnished with a queen mattress in loft and bunk beds downstairs (both new). Fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker. The cottage has a 200 square foot finished porch with a swinging daybed and views of the Pamlico sound. There is a charcoal grill available at the cottage.

The beach is about a 5 minute walk from the cottage. There is also a public boat ramp and kayak launch within a 5 minute walk. The cottage is located next to Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge. This is a remote location, which makes it an outdoor-lovers paradise.

Favorite Activities on the island:
• Kayaking/Canoeing – this location is a haven for kayakers who want to experience the natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Incredible bird watching location and you may also encounter the wild cattle and horses that roam freely.
• Horse back Riding on the beach guided tours available
• Beach relaxing
• Hunting/Fishing – incredible red drum, speckled trout and flounder fishing in creeks and on Pamlico Sound.
• Take the ferry to Ocracoke Island to explore the undeveloped beaches

Bring beach chairs, beach towels, sunscreen, and insect spray.

Wifi is century link DSL (slow and spotty).
Smart TV that has antenna
No smoking or pets.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Cedar Island cottage, short walk to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house in a quiet community
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arrived at start of nor'easter. Owner texted us to let him know if we needed anything. It was a cozy place with good entertainment to be house bound for a couple days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the perfect stay for what we needed. We really enjoyed the enclosed patio and the easy access to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don P., Sneads Ferry, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet place to get away. Had everything you need and was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
we loved it! Most especially the swing on the porch! Everything was clean and really cozy! There was plenty of supplies! Close to the beach and very private! we would love to do it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexandria h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time staying, we absolutely love the house and cedar island. Bob is an excellent host and very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great as always! Have stayed here multiple times.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ginger S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was fine, just too bright to sleep upstairs in loft..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew V., Portland , Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and Quiet

The property was clean and well kept. The outside was cleared enough to park and walk around the house but enough flora was kept to keep the birds around for easy viewing. The interior was clean and well laid out. The kitchen was stocked well enough to prepare dinner and all appliances worked. The screened porch was most enjoyable and the swing turned out to be our favorite spot. Good views, easy access to the beach and close proximity to the ferry are a big plus. There is a military live fire range a few miles away. While the noise is not loud at all, at night you will be wondering what “that sound” is. Quiet but just enough to hear. Once you figure out what you are hearing, it is very easy to sleep. I will be returning, this is an enjoyable property.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our long weekend getaway

It had everything we needed. Short walk to the Cedar Island Ranch where we went horseback riding. We took the ferry to Ocracoke for 1 each. We walked there from the house. Very quiet except for the sound of wind and waves. Great place to disconnect. Leave the laptop at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan V.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great spot but a little more info would have been helpful

We had an amazing time and this was a great location! So close to the beach, very comfy for our family of 4, and the porch was the perfect spot for all our meals and post-beach relaxation. The only thing I’ll flag for future renters is that I felt like the supplies at the house were really limited, and given how remote the area is it would have been helpful to know that ahead of time. We were only given 1 roll of toilet paper, half a roll of paper towels, 1 spare trash bag, and really limited dishwasher detergent. Most places we’ve rented have more available and those that do not provide extra supplies usually make it very clear in the description or check-in information. We’d stay here again so it wasn’t a huge deal, but wanted to flag for future renters.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

alexandria h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our yearly trip

The house was phenomenal, well equipped with everything you need. Beds and lien were clean and comfortable. Location is within walking distance to the beach, boat ramp, park, and ferry. I absolutely loved the enclosed porch and porch swing while drinking my coffee watching the sunrise.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cedar Island Cottage

Wildwinds Cottage was clean, nicely decorated/ furnished and in good shape. Beds were comfortable and daybed porch swing was heavenly. Kitchen is small and location is away from bigger grocery stores so bring prepared food or groceries in (unless you like longer drives). We loved the quiet area and not very crowded beach. This cottage is ideal for a couple or small family, and the thoughtful hosts have shared books, puzzles, and games. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jalen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property!

Loved the stay, house was everything that was advertised. Very relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E., Richmond VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

Our first stay on Cedar Island and we will be back. Beautiful sunsets, perfect little beach (if you are ok with no waves). Take everything you need as it is remote. We greatly enjoyed taking ferries to nearby islands. House was clean and cozy, and a short (10 min) walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little getaway

House is so cute…just as described.We enjoyed our stay so much…fishing , clamming and laying on the beach. Would definitely recommend this rental property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful with amazing views

We loved the peaceful atmosphere. The location was perfect for a relaxing getaway. We were able to view a variety of wildlife so close. The local community was welcoming and very kind. We will definitely return again for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great value, peaceful, gorgeous location

This was our third trip to Cedar Island, so we had realistic expectations. If you are unfamiliar with Cedar Island, and you are expecting a typical outer banks type experience, you may be disappointed. Cedar Island is remote, and it's mostly nature preserve. Depending on the season, there are persistent and pervasive mosquitoes anywhere other than the beach. Bring reliable bug repellent. The main attraction on the island is the beautiful, natural beach with calm, shallow water, which is great for kids. You can also book a beach-side horseback ride at the local campground (somewhat expensive, but a very nice experience). There is one store, a gas station/general store that also has scooped ice cream. Dollar General is about a 17 minute drive; big box store is 45 minutes. Bring food, bring essentials, bring beach towels, don't expect good wifi or cell reception. Instead, plan to unplug and enjoy nature. The bug-free, crowd-free beach is a short walk. Hunting, fishing, and kayaking are other options. There's a ferry that goes to Ocracoke if you're looking for a more touristy island. The cottage is wonderful, clean, and roomy. The porch was lovely at night. The price was incredibly reasonable and convinced us to rent this over a hotel room. There was a scheduling error, and the owner graciously credited us an extra night when we had to book a night at the hotel. We would love to stay here again and would definitely recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful and Quiet

Enjoyed our stay, walking distance to beach (sound), horseback riding, fishing, crabbing, and ferry to Ocracoke. Is a distance from a large grocery store and restaurants but well worth it for the price and peacefulness of this gem.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Great Visit
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous view and cozy stay

Beautiful remote fishing town. Access to many outdoor fishing and boating activities. Gorgeous sunsets. Fresh seafood at local restaurant. Short walk to the beach on the sound. Host was exceptionally kind and prompt with responses. House was cozy and equip with all that we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

It was a very nice place and perfect for a short getaway. Love the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022