Waterfront Cottage on Taylor's Creek w/ Boat Dock - Near Shops and Restaurants
House in Beaufort, NC
7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
We would like to welcome you to "The Easy Plateau" cottage on Taylor's Creek in Beaufort.
Our home is comfortable and clean and is supplied with everything you need, including TVs with Roku in the living room and each bedroom, high speed wireless internet and a modern kitchen with all new appliances. Fresh bed linens are provided free of charge, as are bath towels and wash clothes.
Our cottage has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The shower for the second bath, is an outdoor shower which is private and easily accessible directly from the bathroom.
There is also a bonus room off the living room which has a comfortable day bed. We call it the "Hemingway Room" as the decor is inspired by Hemingway's boat, Pilar.
We've just added a huge floating dock with room for 2 boats and there is also a floating kayak dock, fold down swim ladder, fish cleaning station and bench seating on the pier.
From the front porch and dock, you will enjoy a continuous parade of boats, wild horses and pirate shenanigans. With deep and calm water, Taylor's Creek is the perfect harbor.
You will only be 1/2 mile from downtown Beaufort, where you'll find plenty of restaurants, bars and shops.
It's a quick drive to world class beaches, the ICW, the North Carolina aquarium, charter boat fishing and cruising and diving. There are fishing tournaments and festivals galore, including The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, The Beaufort Pirate Invasion, The Beaufort Historic Home and Garden Tour, The Beaufort Music Festival, Wooden Boat Show, Harker's Island Duck Decoys, and NC Seafood Festival. There are always fun activities in town including live music almost nightly on the town boardwalk.
Beaufort was one of Blackbeard's favorite hangouts. Had you been our guest in 1717, you would have laid gaze on Blackbeard's mooring , as the home that he frequently visited while on holiday from pirating, is diagonally behind us. There is little doubt that he walked across our property to reach his girlfriend's home. He ran aground off Beaufort's coast 300 years ago, and the Beaufort branch of the North Carolina Maritime Museum proudly displays artifacts salvaged from his ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge.
Beaufort has been voted best yachting destination and America's Coolest Small Town. The Cape Lookout National Seashore was recently voted best National Park.
If you rent our home we ask that you respect the peace and privacy of your neighbors. While Beaufort has become a tourist destination, it is still a quiet community, especially after dark.
We know you will enjoy your vacation at "The Easy Plateau" in Beaufort .
Our home is comfortable and clean and is supplied with everything you need, including TVs with Roku in the living room and each bedroom, high speed wireless internet and a modern kitchen with all new appliances. Fresh bed linens are provided free of charge, as are bath towels and wash clothes.
Our cottage has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The shower for the second bath, is an outdoor shower which is private and easily accessible directly from the bathroom.
There is also a bonus room off the living room which has a comfortable day bed. We call it the "Hemingway Room" as the decor is inspired by Hemingway's boat, Pilar.
We've just added a huge floating dock with room for 2 boats and there is also a floating kayak dock, fold down swim ladder, fish cleaning station and bench seating on the pier.
From the front porch and dock, you will enjoy a continuous parade of boats, wild horses and pirate shenanigans. With deep and calm water, Taylor's Creek is the perfect harbor.
You will only be 1/2 mile from downtown Beaufort, where you'll find plenty of restaurants, bars and shops.
It's a quick drive to world class beaches, the ICW, the North Carolina aquarium, charter boat fishing and cruising and diving. There are fishing tournaments and festivals galore, including The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, The Beaufort Pirate Invasion, The Beaufort Historic Home and Garden Tour, The Beaufort Music Festival, Wooden Boat Show, Harker's Island Duck Decoys, and NC Seafood Festival. There are always fun activities in town including live music almost nightly on the town boardwalk.
Beaufort was one of Blackbeard's favorite hangouts. Had you been our guest in 1717, you would have laid gaze on Blackbeard's mooring , as the home that he frequently visited while on holiday from pirating, is diagonally behind us. There is little doubt that he walked across our property to reach his girlfriend's home. He ran aground off Beaufort's coast 300 years ago, and the Beaufort branch of the North Carolina Maritime Museum proudly displays artifacts salvaged from his ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge.
Beaufort has been voted best yachting destination and America's Coolest Small Town. The Cape Lookout National Seashore was recently voted best National Park.
If you rent our home we ask that you respect the peace and privacy of your neighbors. While Beaufort has become a tourist destination, it is still a quiet community, especially after dark.
We know you will enjoy your vacation at "The Easy Plateau" in Beaufort .
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Beaufort, NC
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Reviews
10.0
We had a wonderful family vacation. The location can’t be beat and our own private dock was key!
10.0
The Easy Plateau was quite possibly one of the best places our family has every stayed at along the Carolina Coast. The house itself was amazing and very well done, and the property, especially with it's easy walk to downtown Beaufort and that it has it's own boat dock makes it all the more better. We'd certainly recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in the Beaufort area. We'll certainly be back again. Thank you!
10.0
We would highly recommend staying in Amy's Home!
It is so comfortable and stocked with everything you need!
We are returning guests because we love this home so much! The front porch is perfect for enjoying watching the boats go by and all the friendly people taking a stroll down the street. Amy is always so attentive in answering questions and making sure we are comfortable.
We can't wait to stay next year!!
10.0
This was our fifth year staying at Easy Plateau: we keep coming back for the comforts of home in a beautiful setting! Amy is a wonderful host, and the home is well-stocked and super-clean. You can’t beat the front porch, outdoor shower, or direct water access (we always bring the boat!). Can’t wait to return next year!
10.0
My family and I decided on a last minute vacation before back to school and this house happened to be available and I’m so glad it was. The house was great! Great location, clean, and on the water with boat dock. We will definitely be looking to stay here again!
10.0
This house was perfect for our family. Directly across from the water with access for our boat. Within walking or golfcart riding distance to all the restaurants and shops. We fished off of the pier, sat on our front porch and watched the water in the evenings. It was perfect!
10.0
Comfortable, relaxing and convenient to everything.
10.0
Fantastic home and location. The host was excellent and responded immediately to any issue. Truly an amazing stay in a great town. The front porch and dock are wonderful. Highly recommended!
10.0
This was by far the best vacation experience I have had yet. The house was adorable and situated right on Taylor Creek so we had unlimited access to the dock where we tied up our kayaks. We could walk into town for dinner and shopping and catch the ferry to the barrier islands or just paddle over to a beach to explore Carrot Island. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking most of our meals and we could eat inside or out on the picnic table on the front porch. I think Amy must have a background in hospitality because everything we could have asked for was there including plenty of first aid supplies which someone always seems to need. Everyone who walked, biked, drove by on their golf carts was friendly and I got the sense that Beaufort is a community which is so refreshing after spending many years going to the upper parts of the Outer Banks. I would go back to this property in a heartbeat!
10.0
The only negative is no dishwasher. Great location. All your worries will melt away when you sit on that porch.
10.0
What a wonderful stay! Perfect location and the house has everything you could possibly need. I was worried about the one full bathroom and ended up loving the second bathroom with outdoor shower.
10.0
This property was the perfect size for my family of 4. We loved spending time on the front porch. Great space for morning coffee and afternoon cocktails. Fantastic communication from Amy. All our needs were met and she was super accommodating with arrival and departure. Loved it and we will be back!!
10.0
This is the second year in a row that we booked this property. As was true last year, it could not have been more enjoyable. The property manager checked with us on a regular basis to ensure that there were no problems. See you again next year
10.0
The Easy Plateau is a charming house located across the street from Taylor Creek. Within walking distance to all of the shops, dining, and history of Beaufort, yet removed from the crowds. Daily sightings of Carrot Island horses was a bonus during our visit. Listing photos and descriptions were spot-on. We’ll definitely book Easy Plateau again when returning again Beaufort.
10.0
We had a lovely time at this beautiful home.
Everything we needed was at the house. Enjoyed using the dock for our kayaks. Loved the location with lots to do and great restaurants.
Thanks for sharing your home.
10.0
This home was fabulous, it was just as advertised. The kitchen was well stocked and equipped. There were little details tucked in all over that were so appreciated - noise cancelling machines, fans, bug spray, oils and a diffuser, make up wipes, etc. The view from the porch was amazing, we saw the horses right across the creek several times. We will be back!
5.0
We love this rental so much and have stayed about 4 times and will be back!
5.0
I can not say enough about Amy and her home! Everything was perfect! She was an awesome host and very informative. We appreciated all the details in the home. We literally only needed to bring a tooth brush, food and clothes. She stocks her home with everything you need! The location is so convenient to town. We can't wait to come back!! Thank you for sharing your home Amy!!
5.0
This is by far one of the nicest homes we have stayed at through VRBO. It was exceptionally clean and beautiful, the host had so many extra touches that made us feel so welcome and the location was perfect! It is close to downtown and is so convenient with the dock, if you are coming over with your boat. Great communication from the host and was very accessible if we needed anything. I would highly recommend this home!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at the Easy Plateau. Amy was very helpful and communicative. Location was superb for boating.
5.0
Couldn't ask for a better home base to explore Beaufort! This is a great house with a fantastic dock -- right on beautiful Taylor's Creek where you can see a variety of wildlife and tons of boat traffic. The house is great for a family, has a kitchen where you can cook and eat comfortably, and a front porch where a group can hang out and watch the water. A personal favorite was the Hemingway Room -- like a Man Cave for a seafarer! House is well-placed to go to downtown Beaufort. Excellent spot overall!
10.0
Wonderful Waterfront Retreat on Taylor's Creek
This home is so quaint and peaceful. Very clean and wonderful communications with the owner. We loved having our boat docked right on Taylors Creek. Fun family time, memories made! You can't go wrong here!
10.0
Perfect Start to Vacation
This was an absolutely perfect Beaufort cottage. We loved the Front St. location and felt like we were living in a Nicholas Sparks novel the entire time. Communication with Amy was excellent and the cottage is simply beautiful. The little touches throughout make it feel like home and it's evident this is a loved location. We felt very honored to stay in this lovely home. We hope to return sometime soon!
10.0
Perfect Vacation
This house made our family vacation stress free and so comfortable. Already looking to book again. Very relaxing, perfect layout and location. Felt as if I was home and able to relax and enjoy the week! Highly recommended.
10.0
Perfect Getaway
We loved every second of our stay! Beautiful waterfront views with floating dock for boat, easy walk or bike ride down Front St. to restaurants and shops and peaceful front porch. The house was stocked with just about anything you could possibly need and beds were super comfortable. Host was very helpful and available to answer any questions. We will definitely stay here again!!! 5 Stars!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
10.0
Exceptional, as always!
Another fabulous stay at our favorite vacation home, in our favorite coastal town!
Our family has rented from Amy for the past four summers. She is a wonderful, responsive host, and the house is perfect: comfortable, quiet, clean, and well-stocked. This was the first year we had a minor maintenance issue: Amy had a repair person to the home within an hour.
100% recommend. We can’t wait to return to enjoy the porch, outdoor shower, and boating and fishing from the dock!
10.0
All we needed and more for a holiday weekend
The dock was killer but our teens loved the freedom of walking downtown the best. The house was better supplied than our personal home.
10.0
Beaufort, NC
Exceeded all of our expectations. The location was perfect; the house was furnished nicely; and the owner communicated with us on a daily basis to ensure we had no problems. Look forward to a return trip.
10.0
Wonderful stay!
We so enjoyed staying at your home, everything was lovely and our favorite spot was just sitting on the beautiful front porch! Everything was so comfortable and clean and the owner was always available and checked in on us. We will definitely be back!
10.0
Great house on the water in historic Beaufort
Great house. Comfortable and clean. Loved being on the water and kayaking Carrot Island. Great communication from Amy. Thanks again!
10.0
Beautiful weekend in Beaufort
We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend in Beaufort. We were in town for a big family wedding and had lots of activities, however our favorite times were spent on the Easy Plateau porch. The view is lovey and. the house is perfect. Amy was super communicative and checked in with us several times. We’re in Beaufort a few times a year and would definitely stay in her lovely home again.
10.0
Awesome house & location!
We enjoyed our time in the lovely home! It was well stocked with everything that you might need ! We will definitely stay here again!
10.0
Great Getaway
Loved renting this property! Very clean, phenomenal view/location, and overall great experience! Worth renting, especially if you’re into boating
10.0
Waterfront Getaway
Awesome property and Amy is super easy to communicate with. This was our third year at the property and the dock makes enjoying our boat even easier.
10.0
Family Favorite
The property was fantastic! Great location, beautiful home and the host was absolutely amazing. She kept in contact with us and suggested so many neat things for us to do with the family. She went above and beyond to make our stay as wonderful as possible!
10.0
Happy place
We enjoyed our stay. Loved the big front porch looking out on the creek, the pleasant 12-15 min walk along front street to town, renting kayaks to explore the Rachel Carson reserve, etc and being able to tie them up on the dock, grilling in the back yard. With the “Hemingway room,” this actually a four bedroom. We’ll stocked with everything too (if anything too much so—personally I’d prefer there not be half-finished jams in the fridge). Would also recommend adding an ice maker and garbage disposal. We had an issue with the washer, and the owner addressed it promptly and compensated us generously. She is very Responsive. Overall, highly recommend this property and Beaufort.
10.0
Relaxing!
Beautiful relaxing waterfront cottage. Quick walk to many dining options and shopping. Taylor Creek is a great location for taking your boat out or sitting on the front porch and watching the boats pass.
10.0
Great Property and Wonderful Accomadations
Amy is the best, the location is top notch, easy walking to everywhere! Sitting on the deck, enjoying coffee and wine in the evenings was the best. Love the dock and watching the boats go by.....hope you enjoy this gem as much as we did!
10.0
perfect getaway!
This property is perfect for falling in love with Beaufort! Best location and having the dock is amazing! The house has all you need and was very comfortable!!
10.0
One of our favorite getaways!
Our family loves this home! We’ve rented three years in a row, and are already trying to find the right dates for our next stay. Amy is exceptionally helpful and a great communicator. The home is clean, very well-stocked, and comfortable - and you can’t beat relaxing on the front porch, with a great view! Other favorite features are the kitchen, and the outdoor shower… and the convenience of laundry. The ease of dock access is wonderful, and the walkability into town is perfect. A true gem that we’ll continue to return to year after year.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Beaufort?
The average price for a rental in Beaufort is $366 per night. This rental is $615 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waterfront Cottage on Taylor's Creek w/ Boat Dock - Near Shops and Restaurants. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Waterfront Cottage on Taylor's Creek w/ Boat Dock - Near Shops and Restaurants. Enjoy the water!
Is Waterfront Cottage on Taylor's Creek w/ Boat Dock - Near Shops and Restaurants pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Waterfront Cottage on Taylor's Creek w/ Boat Dock - Near Shops and Restaurants?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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