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Sound Front Home-Sunset Bay Retreat in Harkers Island

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Interior
Aerial view
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms216 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Sound Front Home-Sunset Bay Retreat in Harkers Island

Welcome to Sunset Bay Retreat, a stunning 4-bedroom, 3-bath sound front home offering breathtaking water views. This beautifully appointed home features an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, perfect for preparing family meals.

The large primary suite, located on the main floor, features an en-suite bath with a luxurious soaking tub and a walk-in shower, providing a serene retreat after a day of exploring.

The other three bedrooms are situated on the second floor, ensuring ample space and privacy for everyone.

Enjoy your mornings with a cup of coffee on the deck while taking in the tranquil sights and sounds of the water.

Sunset Bay Retreat promises a perfect blend of comfort and elegance, making it an ideal getaway for families and friends. Book your stay today and experience the ultimate in relaxation and luxury.

BED CONFIGURATIONS:
3 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds

WHAT IS PROVIDED:
Spectrum Rental Properties will provide sheets and bath towels. Beach towels and equipment is not provided. If you would like information on beach equipment rentals, we are more than happy to provide you with a list. Properties will be provided with a starter kit in each full bathroom and kitchen. Each kitchen starter kit will contain a small bottle of dish soap, two dishwasher pods, sponge, and two fragrance free laundry pods. The kitchen will also have one extra trash bag
Each bathroom starter kit will contain a travel size shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, makeup wipe, and body bar.
Spectrum Rental Properties is unfortunately not able to provide additional boxes/bags. This is a starter kit; anything additional will be guests responsibility to provide.

OTHER NOTES:
-Any reservations booked on or after June 28, 2024, pets will no longer be allowed at the property
-No smoking

Property manager

Mary

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,328 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Sunset Bay Retreat Beaufort
Sunset Bay Retreat Private vacation home
Sunset Bay Retreat Spectrum Rental Properties
Sunset Bay Retreat Private vacation home Beaufort
Sunset Bay Retreat 4 BR / 3 BA House in Beaufort Sleeps 8
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About the area

Map
Beaufort, NC

What's nearby

  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Freedom Park - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Beaufort Historic Site - 19 min drive - 20.9 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum - 19 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 33 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fishtowne Brew House - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪34° North Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mezcalito - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sound Front Home-Sunset Bay Retreat in Harkers Island pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Sound Front Home-Sunset Bay Retreat in Harkers Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sound Front Home-Sunset Bay Retreat in Harkers Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sound Front Home-Sunset Bay Retreat in Harkers Island located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lovis Shore and within 6 miles (10 km) of Down East Public Library and Mount Maker Charters. Eastern Park and Marshallberg Picnic Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Sound Front Home-Sunset Bay Retreat in Harkers Island Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and view!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Beautiful, clean, well maintained property. Very quiet and an overall enjoyable vacation with our family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda V.

Soundside house
The house and location are both beautiful. The washer and refrigerator need repair. Mattresses are old. The floor was dirty. The kitchen was supplied well. The neighbors were great too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful view
Great view .The house was wonderful for a family with lots of room. This was our second time renting this home and plan to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway! We
Everything about this property is amazing. The furniture was comfy as were the beds. Being so close to the water was a BIG plus. Sitting on the back porch in the evenings was a treat. Wonderful setting! Don’t hesitate to book this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family home
A very enjoyable stay..home had a great open living area… the sunsets were unbelievable ..plan to go back..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very nice home
Exceeded our expectations
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation!
One of our favorite finds Down East! A great place to unwind
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
Comfy not stuffy. Spacious. Great water location. Well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful home and location on Goose Bay!
Excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie & Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter GetwY & Adventures!
We loved our stay, everything you could want, a beautiful home with plenty of room. Furnished with everything you could possibly need. The view was amazing, enjoyed every gorgeous sunset. We took our kayaks and enjoyed them so much. We would go right out back and enjoy the marshes across the way, and took them to Beaufort and went across the river and hiked the trails to find wild horses and the beautiful beach. Thank you for sharing your home. Steve & Val
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house for our daughters wedding weekend
View and house were awesome; furniture in den could be a little more comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!!
I rented this property for a stay to attend my granddaughter’s wedding! We had 4 generations under one roof. The home is beautiful, spacious, and had three bathrooms (which came in real handy with all us girls.) Spectrum was very responsive when I couldn’t get the lockbox open. Someone arrived within 10 minutes to help. Superior service!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Rashida W.

Relaxing retreat house but could have been cleaner
This was a great place to relax and recharge. It fit our family and it was a peaceful space. When we arrived we noticed that the house could have been cleaned more thoroughly and during our stay we saw a few cans and paper plates scattered in the bush area around the side of the house. Though, those experiences did not significantly impact our enjoyment of the house. What did have an impact was that most of the waterfront area is gated off by the neighbor and only a very small grassy part of the waterfront was accessible. Based on the pictures, we had expected to have more space on the beach area behind the house to enjoy. On the brighter side, when we had challenges with the internet and the grill, the property managers were very helpful and even came to the house to help turn on the grill. All things considered, we had a good experience at this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kathryn Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
The views and location were phenomenal. We loved it so much we are looking to buy near by property. The house has the best stocked kitchen for gadgets and what not of any place we have ever stayed. It made cooking there a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation at the River
We spent hours looking at properties to rent and decided on this one. The rental process was easy and the communications leading up to our arrival were concise and provided all of the info we needed. The home was clean and inviting. The natural light and the view out the back is amazing. The kitchen is well-stocked with everything needed for meal prep. Beds were comfortable. Our favorite part was being so close to the water. We could launch our kayaks from the little sandy beach at the edge of the backyard. Great place to paddle! It is close to Beaufort, Harkers Island and a quick ferry ride to Cape Lookout and a fantastic beach. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beaufort
We enjoyed our stay, would defiantly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cristina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Tranquil - stunning views and sunsets!
The minute you open the door you have a clear straight view to the water in the back. The layout of the home is open and roomy. The kitchen is spacious and well stocked with pans and utensils. The decor is lovely. Privacy lattice on deck so you can enjoy your morning coffee in your PJs. Close to Beaufort and Morehead City. We have stayed here twice and love it. Very clean -housekeeping does a very thorough job.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Candy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and view
We had a wonderful time. The home is amazing. And we loved the neighbor Sandy she was so Nice.

8/10 Good

angi j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home & Views
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The view was amazing and the property is beautiful. We only had a couple of issues: 1. No WI-FI for the first 2 days. 2. Fan with light in living room didn't work therefore we either had to have the really bright main lights on or leave it completely dark.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

joan r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular View!
The view alone was worth every penny of reservation. The sunsets were amazing. When standing on the back porch, .you see water from left to right...as far as you can see and you're literally 10 steps to the waters edge. The kitchen and dining area were huge with plenty of room for a large family. Very remote quiet and peaceful location. Pizza delivery service was available from Harkers Island. Spectrum Properties were easy to work with on reservation. Overall stay and accommodations were excellent. The only negatives would be the upstairs carpet needs cleaning and there's only 1 TV in the living room area and 1 older tv in a nook area upstairs. No TV''s in the bedrooms. We did bring an extra TV from home for my boys to play video games but who needs TV's when you have such incredible views of the sound :). Overall great choice for a week or weekend get away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The views are absolutely gorgeous and the location for us was perfect. The back deck was nice to relax on. The living room and kitchen were very spacious with enough room for us all to spread out. The house was stocked with everything we needed for our stay. The only thing I wished had of been different was that there had been 3 bedrooms with queen beds instead of 2. There were 3 couples and only 2 queens beds. The other rooms had bunks and twin beds. Wasn’t a huge deal because we pushed the twins together to make a king but definitely would have been nice to not have to deal with that. Otherwise the house was perfect for us. Plenty of parking for our vehicles and boat. We will be renting again if available for our dates!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

tody w.

Liked: Cleanliness
BUSINESS GETAWAWY
GREAT VIEW AND SECLUDED
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

QUINTTA W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Experience
The stay was great everything we needed was provided did not have to buy anything. Neighbors was great. The only down fall was that the TV's need to be upgraded the living room had a small 18"tv. Overall family had a great stay and will be doing it again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Retreat
Nice spot to relax and enjoy family time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019