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The Gray Whale Cottage-Pet Friendly Home

Beaufort vacation home with kitchen

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, a dishwasher, and a built-in oven.
A residential area with houses, a dock, and a body of water in the background.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, a ceiling fan, and a view of the neighborhood.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a tiled backsplash.
A wooden bookshelf with various decorative items, a wooden door with a glass panel, and a hallway with wooden flooring.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51549 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Beaufort, NC
  • Place, Rachel Carson Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Beaufort Historic Site
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, North Carolina Maritime Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Beaufort

In Beaufort .Stay at this Beaufort vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Rachel Carson Reserve and 2 miles (3 km) of Freedom Park. Old Burying Ground Historic Cemetery and North Carolina Maritime Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rachel Carson Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Freedom Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Beaufort Historic Site - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Old Burying Ground Historic Cemetery - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El's Drive-In - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪No Name Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taste of Napoli - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Crab's Claw Oceanfront Caribbean Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Gray Whale Cottage-Pet Friendly Home

This home is an original cottage from the 1940s with recent renovations. It is a short walk to the Downtown waterfront along the edge of Taylor’s Creek. A short walk away is Fisherman’s Park, where you can launch your kayak for a leisurely paddle down the waterfront.

The home has hardwood floors, arched doorways, a screened porch, and back deck which opens into a mature, private back yard. The kitchen is bright, modern, and fully equipped, including new stainless appliances and a conveniently located washer and dryer. The screened porch is a wonderful place to start your day with a cup of coffee, watching the neighborhood come to life. The back deck is a peaceful space for watching the birds or grilling out with family and friends.

The primary suite is spacious and includes a half bath, while the rest of the home has access to a new full bath.

The home is equipped with high speed Wi-fi, GoogleTV, and can meet all your needs, from working remotely to turning it off and experiencing the relaxing small-town coastal life.

BED CONFIGURATIONS:
2 Queen Beds and 1 Futon

LOCATION:
1507 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516

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.

PET POLICY:
Spectrum Rental Properties must be contacted directly to add this fee to your booking unless you are booking through our DIRECT website (you may select the number of pets at checkout). Pet fees are $200+tax per pet (dogs only, one dog allowed, under 25lbs). This fee is non-refundable!

OTHER NOTES:
-Camera's are for security purposes only
-Fireplace is for decoration only
-No smoking
-Boat trailers cannot be parked at property

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,549 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

By booking this property you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Spectrum Rental Properties' Rental Agreement.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet fee(s) applied after booking. Dogs only.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

13906

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Gray Whale Cottage-Pet Friendly Home to the airport?

This vacation home is 39.8 mi (50-min drive) away from the New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Gray Whale Cottage-Pet Friendly Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Gray Whale Cottage-Pet Friendly Home to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.7 mi (14-min drive) from Circle Regional Beach Access and 8.4 mi (15-min drive) from Les and Sally Moore Public Beach Access. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Gray Whale Cottage-Pet Friendly Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Gray Whale Cottage-Pet Friendly Home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Gray Whale Cottage-Pet Friendly Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Gray Whale Cottage-Pet Friendly Home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Gray Whale Cottage-Pet Friendly Home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Gray Whale Cottage-Pet Friendly Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Gray Whale Cottage-Pet Friendly Home to downtown Beaufort?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Beaufort.

The Gray Whale Cottage-Pet Friendly Home Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alesia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with plenty of space. Everything was clean and comfortable. The bed slept wonderfully location was excellent just a quick five minute golf cart ride to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Gray Whale Cottage is lovely! The home was exceptionally clean and well maintained while also providing a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Check-in and check-out procedures were quite easy. The location of the property is not far from restaurants and shops, perhaps a 15 minute walk along Front St. and through the beautiful and charming streets. Everywhere we went, people were friendly and welcoming. The Gray Whale Cottage and Beaufort in general are lovely places to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candace H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter getaway

We had a wonderful stay at the great whale cottage! Location right on front street, so we were able to walk either way and have great nature views. The place was very clean. We had a small issue come up with the dishwasher, and they got someone out right away to fix it. Great communication. Thank you!
Stayed 43 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

James D.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Disappointing for sure

The place was clean and nicely remodeled, but 2 out of 3 TV’s didn’t work - only in MB. Big bugs in kitchen and on us in the master bedroom at night.. not good. No curtains on the street side windows? Location For the price and issues mentioned I would have expected better. Beaufort and the adventurous activities are great. We will come back just not sure it will be in this rental. No happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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