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In the heart of downtown Morehead City, Fish Tails Cottage offers a cozy retreat with a coffee bar and screened-in porch. Unwind in this 1939 cottage, now renovated to provide all you need for a relaxed stay just steps from waterfront restaurants and shopping.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Fish Tails Cottage walk to the Promise Land Downtown Morehead Waterfront

Fish Tails Cottage is located in downtown Morehead City, just a short walk to the waterfront resturants, bars, and shopping. Only 5 minute drive to the beach ad Historic Beaufort.
This 2 bedroom cottage was built in 1939 and is renovated and has all you need for a relaxed stay in the heart of Morehead City. Enjoy the coffee bar, or an evening grilling and relaxing on the screened in porch.
Three night minimum stay.

Ask about Fall weekly pricing. Perfect for working remotely and families with children doing remote schooling to enjoy a trip to the coast.
Fall/winter monthly all included $1450… deal

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Check out is by 11am. Please take out all trash and start laundry and wash all dishes.
Lock doors and place keys on key rack behind the front door
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please leave keys on the buffet and lock the doors at check out. Put all lines in the bath tub to be washed.
Please place all used towels and bed linens in the bath tub apon checking out. Lock doors and keep ac and or heat on.
Please confirm your check in time, we can be flexible if reservations allow. Text or call day before or day of check in. Check in 4pm or after by appt

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Morehead City, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. North Carolina Maritime Museum and Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Morehead City travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Aerial View of the Morehead City North Carolina waterfront looking south
    Morehead City Port
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fort Macon State Park
    Fort Macon State Park
    9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Olympus Dive Center
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Morehead City Yacht Basin
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Morehead Plaza Shopping Center
    4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station
    27 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lowes Foods
    4 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    4 min drive
  • Taste of Napoli
    4 min drive
  • Floyd's 1921 Restaurant Bar & Catering
    11 min walk
  • Mug Shot Lounge
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fish Tails Cottage walk to the Promise Land Downtown Morehead Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fish Tails Cottage walk to the Promise Land Downtown Morehead Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fish Tails Cottage walk to the Promise Land Downtown Morehead Waterfront?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fish Tails Cottage walk to the Promise Land Downtown Morehead Waterfront located?

Located in the heart of Morehead City, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Olympus Dive Center, Morehead City Yacht Basin, and Morehead City Port. Morehead Plaza Shopping Center and Big Rock Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Fish Tails Cottage walk to the Promise Land Downtown Morehead Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth W.

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

Fish Tails Cottage

The cottage is quite comfortable and very quaint. One bedroom opens up to the living room, and does not have a door. Just something to keep in mind. Otherwise, the neighborhood is very quiet, very close to the beach, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was nice and clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Great house for a long weekend to visit local friends.

Great property, location and price!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Great Little Beach House

We had a great time! So much to see and do in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexandra J.

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

Short Stay - walkable to restaurants & waterfront

Cute cottage, only a few blocks from our favorite downtown restaurants & the waterfront. Great for our quick last minute stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location—walking distance to restaurants and quick drive to the beach. Loved the screened-in porch. One window unit air conditioner can cool the living room and front bedroom, and the other bedroom has its own window air conditioner. Kitchen was a little warm. Would definitely stay here again. Only drawback was you have to pass through one bedroom to get to bathroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcie L.

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

Very cozy cottage with all the extras

This property had all the little extras! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody H.

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

Morehead City and area

We enjoyed staying at Fish Tales Cottage. Perfect size for our family of 3 with a true cottage feel. A great location for access to the coast/island and north to New Bern.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

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

Clean comfortable convenient

Nice communicative owner. Nice property. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bert W.

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

Wonderful stay in MHC

We love the area and have had our eye on this property for some time. We had a wonderful time - great location, clean accommodation. Em was always available, very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory T.

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

Nice getaway!

This was a great space for a weekend getaway. Its a small cottage that works best for a family! Close proximity to playgrounds and the waterfront. The neighbors were nice and was just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn J.

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

Wonderful in every way for family and friends

A special vacation celebrating a birthday with family and friends in a prefect setting and location. The house was cozy, nicely decorated and comfortable with a connection to historic Carteret County. It is conveniently located a short walk from the waterfront. Hard to imagine a more ideal cottage for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Renee F.

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

Cozy and quiet

Found the pictures online misleading but we still appreciated the provision of a warm comfortable space.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty P.

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

A little fishing trip

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg D.

Perfect for us!

We needed a place to stay for a last minute fishing trip, and "Fish Tails" was everything we needed and more. It is very convenient to the Morehead City waterfront, local restaurants, etc. The cottage is very nicely appointented and maintained. We go down several times a year to go fishing, and this is now our first choice for future trips!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn T.

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

Close to downtown

Quaint little house close to downtown. Cute back porch. Owners were very nice and easy to work with. I would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth M.

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

Reelin’ for Research

Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah N.

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

Girls trip

My mother, sister and my two daughters had a wonderful stay here! Em is very accommodating. If you forget something don’t worry they have it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Super awesome cottage.

Small nicely decorated beach cottage. With owners easy to communicate with and ready to answer any questions along the way. We overslept and texted the owners to request a few more minutes to check out and they put no pressure on us. Giving us the time to not feel rushed in the morning to check out. Was an awesome stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

BILL P.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

not close to what we imagined.

no central a/c -very bad location - look at the pictures of the front porch, step and veiw directly across the street. Wow. look. House is not horrible it is 100 years old. I feel like we were unfairly sold the booking. I asked to leave 10 minutes after we arrived and was told no. I felt like I was in a no win situation. VRBO is good but how do u deal with a situation when someone hates the house. The spot is bad. The smell on the front porch was so strong u would gag coming in. look at the pic's
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jodi B.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Notice that positive reviews and the photos for this home are several years old. It may have been in good condition a few years ago, but not anymore. The bathroom was fairly clean, but the rest of the house needs a good scrubbing. The kitchen and the carpet throughout the home were dirty. I realize it’s an older home, but it is just not clean. I tried to vacuum the carpet with the OLD vacuum cleaner in the closet but it had very little suction which explains the state of the carpet. The linens on the bed seem clean, but there is no mattress protector. The only thing between you and an old mattress is a thin sheet. Also, the washing machine had mold in it, and the refrigerator handle was kind of gross. The inside of the refrigerator was clean though and the window AC units did keep the home cool. I definitely feel that the photos are not a good representation of the state of the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Y.

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

Excellent location. Nice hostesses.

We enjoyed the porch during the hurricane. Location is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

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

Very fun.

Cute cottage. Not much privacy, so stay there with people with whom you are comfortable. Nice little kitchen. The big dining room table handled meals and games well. Both the front and back porches were pleasant. It is a quick walk to the restaurants and shops on the waterfront. The host was communicative and had good suggestions for us. We had a very fun stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

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

Cute, quaint, centrally located

We loved everything about this property. The owner met us at the house and it was so nice having someone who knows the area meet and greet you. They gave us some suggestions on where to go eat (which were really good) and even took time to check on us our 2nd day. The house is central to so many places so don’t just limit your time at Atlantic beach. The neighborhood looks like it’s more year round residences vs weekly rentals and the neighbors were friendly. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

John K.

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

Noisy air conditioner

Would not have rented had I seen it didn't have central air. However, it would have been fine if the unit in the small bedroom wasn't so loud! It was impossible to sleep with it on! Needs replacement!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022