Holiday rentals in Barden Inlet

See Seas Cottage - Soundview

This cozy, well-equipped 3-bed, 1.5-bath bungalow is ready to be the basecamp for your next getaway! Perfectly positioned between Cape Pointe Marina and the Cape Lookout ferry, and a short 500-foot stroll to a public water access park, you are minutes away from being on the water! There is ample space for boat and car parking and the “Cadillac of outdoor showers” is ready to wash your worries away before you relax on the deck, enjoying the view of Shackelford Banks. Keep an eye out for dolphins!

Live Oak Lookout-Waterfront, Private, Pet Friendly

Come see paradise for yourself! This is arguably the most beautiful private waterfront property in all of the Crystal Coast. Watch the sun rise and set from our south facing island cottage. It is known to be the closest Harkers Island Home to Shackleford Banks, at less than 2 miles. Cape Lookout Lighthouse is in clear view! Fishing, hunting, shelling & other water adventures are all at your fingertips. The Dollar General Store is walking distance and Billy's Grocery is less than 1 mile.

The Yates Cottage

Welcome to the beauty and nature of Core Sound! The Yates Cottage is directly on the water and has spectacular views of Core Sound and Cape Lookout Lighthouse with large windows. Other amenities are a screen porch, fire pit, and a large yard for lawn games. The Yates cottage is great for couples, families, dogs (with a single $150 pet fee), joggers, walkers, bikers, fishers and boaters. You will be welcomed with freshly-made beds, towels and a full kitchen with Keurig and Rachel Ray cookware.

50 Sheeps of Gray

Enjoy a breath of fresh air in this chic 2 bed, 2 bath third floor condo overlooking Taylor Creek, Carrot Island, the occasional dolphin pod or wild horse sighting, and all that Beaufort has to offer! Enjoy the scent of Black Sheep’s wood fired pizza wafting up to the balcony, grab a ferry to Shackleford, take a walk down Front St or simply relax on one of two outdoor decks in the sun. If you’re looking for a place to unwind, this is it! Great for one or two couples, or a family! See you soon!

Waterfront | Private Beach & Dock | Sleeps 9

Soundfront stunner on Harkers Island. Your front-row seat to NC's Crystal Coast: a quiet waterfront home w/ your own private beach. Bring your boat and leave it tied off at our private dock. The main-level deck is the star - sip sunrise coffee with 180° waterfront views and frequent dolphin sightings. House includes a two-person kayak + beach gear, new outdoor shower, blazing fast Wi-Fi, and sleeps 9 (3BR/2BA). Minutes to great eats on the island; Historic Downtown Beaufort just 20 mins away.

Captain Brown's Farmhouse

Enjoy this unique and family/pet-friendly home (with a single $150 pet fee). Captain Claude Brown built this charming farmhouse in 1945 for his bride Belle. The Brown family is well-known in Marshallberg, NC. The road and an island are named after them! The farmhouse was lovingly renovated in 2023 and is ready for guests, both 2- and 4-legged. There is a water view from the front porch, the Marshallberg Harbor and boat ramp are a 1/2 mile away, and a doggy door leads to a fenced-in area!

Couples Waterfront Retreat with Lighthouse View

Couples retreat just a few dozen feet from Back Sound, with amazing views of Shackleford Banks and Cape Lookout Lighthouse, come stay at our cozy cottage in one of the best kept secrets of the Crystal Coast. Harkers Island is a short drive to historic Beaufort, and Morehead City, NC, and gives you the quiet, out-of-the-way peace that can be so hard to find! Coffee in the morning, or a cocktail in the evening while sitting out on the patio and watching the dolphins swim by is in your future!

Waterfront 122 Shoreline w/Private Dock

Enjoy this peaceful place on the shore of Gloucester, NC complete with private dock! View is spectacular! 3 Bdrms (1 K/2 Q), Living Area, Reading Area, Kitchen, Screened in Porch, Outdoor Shower, and Fish cleaning station. 3 miles from public boat ramp, 35 min to Atlantic Beach, 15 min from Beaufort for local restaurants/bars, and 10 min to the end of Harkers Island to the Core Sound Museum and a Ferry Service to Cape Lookout Lighthouse or Shackleford Banks. No pets. A quiet get away!

The Gypsy Gull

Welcome to The Gypsy Gull! This is a great home for your next vacation getaway. A cozy farmhouse style home in the heart of quaint Harkers Island, NC. Just a short walk to The Harkers Island Fishing Center and the local’s favorite restaurant, The Fish Hook Grill. Completely fenced in yard with plenty of room for kids to play and pups to roam. Rainy days are no problem, enjoy playing Ping Pong and Foos Ball, or just relaxing on the screened porch of the spacious garage/game room.

Ant’s Corner

Ant’s Corner is a cozy coastal retreat with a water view in a quiet neighborhood conveniently located near Island Express Ferry Service and Core Sound Waterfowl Museum. Home updates done in spring of 2024 include- entire interior painted, popcorn ceilings removed and other drywall repairs, new ceiling fans and interior lighting, and more! House is stocked with plenty of kitchen necessities and other conveniences so all you need to do is show up ready to relax!

Amazing Water Views

Relax with the whole family on beautiful Harkers’ Island. Leave your day to day grind behind as you sip your morning coffee enjoying water views and birds chirping from the screened in porch. This 3-bed, 2-bath home will feel like your very own ocean retreat. This home is beautifully decorated with a nautical theme and large picture windows. Nearby activities include the island’s renowned fishing, kayaking and the ferry to Shackleford Banks and Cape Lookout.

The Lookout Waterfront Escape

Escape to Harkers Island in this waterfront retreat with stunning Back Sound views and a private dock. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets, spot the Cape Lookout Lighthouse in the distance, or take the nearby ferry to explore the National Seashore. Inside, enjoy cozy coastal charm, an open living area, and three floors of space. Relax on the porch, fish off the dock, or bring your boat for adventure. A perfect getaway for family, friends, and fishing enthusiasts!