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The Exum Cottage - Beachfront in Atlantic Beach, NC

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Exum Cottage runs of a 12 Kw Solar Array with back up batteries. Beachside
Deck View faces due south so we catch the sunrise and the sunset from this deck.
Beach side of cottage just after sunset.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 182950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Atlantic Beach, NC
  • Triple S Marina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Fort Macon State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Exum Cottage - Beachfront in Atlantic Beach, NC

The Exum Beach Cottage - Come relax in our classic and charming beachfront cottage equipped with an enormous deck featuring 180-degree beach views. The cottage sits at the end of a dead-end street, a very short walk from the Oceanana fishing pier. This a five bedroom, three full bath Crystal Coast cottage that sleeps 15 people. After an early 2021 renovation, the house has a fully updated kitchen, two updated bathrooms and a new ground floor entryway sitting room. The 3rd floor is a master suite that sleeps 2 people with a desk, flat screen TV, surround sound stereo system and an unbelievable ocean front panoramic view. Our family cottage has been lovingly maintained and enjoyed for three generations and features nostalgic pinewood walls, central Heat/Air, water softener, Internet TV, Apple TV, fast Wi-Fi, Bluetooth equipped stereos, washer/dryer, a level two electric vehicle charger 220 volt outlet and cord, and a classic 1950’s build style. This cottage has ample parking for a large family or group of friends. This vacation cottage is ideal for a weekend getaway or week-long retreat for guests more interested in disconnecting from screens and enjoying face time with one another rocking on the porch or burying toes in the sand with waves lapping at your feet. While the home is equipped with speedy WiFi and internet TV, we hope our guests can find time to disconnect from the distractions of computers, mobile phones, and television, and enjoy classic vacation past times like body surfing, beach walks, reading in the hammock, shell collecting, game nights, cocktails on the deck, and watching the sunset. Guests also have use of a laundry room, indoor and outdoor games, bicycles, charcoal grill, beach chairs and floats, and an outdoor shower making the Exum beach cottage ideal for a family vacation. During the summer months, the cottage is available for week-long bookings only that start and end on a Sunday. When you book please indicate the number of beds you would like linens for and we will adjust the linen fee accordingly. The cost for linens and bath towels is $25/per bed. The cottage has 12 beds:1 king, 4 queens, 1 double, and 4 twins. The property is equipped with exterior Ring cameras for security.

Property manager

Steve & Molly Exum

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 29
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Atlantic Beach

Located in Atlantic Beach, this cottage is on the beach. Fort Macon State Park and Beaufort Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Anchorage Marina and Triple S Marina. Traveling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, or check out an event or a game at Big Rock Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Atlantic Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Anchorage Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Triple S Marina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Morehead City Port - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 29 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AB Bottle Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crab's Claw Oceanfront Caribbean Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Turtle Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Exum Cottage - Beachfront in Atlantic Beach, NC pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Exum Cottage - Beachfront in Atlantic Beach, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Exum Cottage - Beachfront in Atlantic Beach, NC?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Exum Cottage - Beachfront in Atlantic Beach, NC located?

This family-friendly Atlantic Beach cottage is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Anchorage Marina and Triple S Marina. Coral Bay Shopping Center and Fort Macon State Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lu B.

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

Perfect Anniversary Getaway

The Exum Cottage was accommodating just as described with everything you need for a beach vacation. We had an awesome time exploring the area and did not want to leave. The beach is simply amazing! We hope to return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

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

Fantastic beach house

This house was perfect. We loved the big porch, grass lawn, and direct access to the beach. The kitchen is very well stocked and there is lots of beach gear - we felt right at home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

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

Great location!

Located right on the beach and the house has everything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing Beach Getaway

Steve is a fantastic host and so kind and responsive. Amazing property in a great location. Will definitely look to book here again for our next trip to Atlantic beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

Charming Beach Cottage

This was a wonderful getaway for our family! Beautiful and charming Cottage with lots of space but still feels cozy. Great views of the ocean and pier. We are already making plans to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Great Vacation

We had a wonderful vacation at the Exum property. Communication with the owner was great and the location and house were just what we were looking for. All the amenities, tons of beach, comfortable living space, all around a great place. Thanks for the stay and we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

Great space that is obviously cared for by its owners. We felt privelaged to stay in your family hom

The cottage has been built for family fun. It is a perfect location for large families and is built in a way that families within the family can have their own space. I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

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

New Year’s Eve

We had a great time! The check in/out process was so easy and Steve was very easy to communicate with. Accommodations were great! Would definitely recommend for a large group!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Wonderful beach getaway spot for the family!

Very comfortable home well suited for family gatherings...private beach access w great views day & night from a very large deck. Well organized & equipped (ex, kitchen area, beach chairs, nice outdoor shower & convenient washer/dryer area) to support a relaxing time! Responsive property management support if questions arise. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely stay at Exum Cottage

We had a lovely stay at Exum Cottage! Property was beautiful. The house was great for our large group (8 adults, 3 kids and 1 infant). Lots of room to hang out and quiet areas for reading. The room upstairs has gorgeous views! Location was great as it is right on the beach and close to restaurants and shopping. Steve was very pleasant and responsive. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

seung (steve) H.

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

Nice place

It was very pleasure renting place and host was great with lots of very useful information . Very easy to communicate with host. All of my friends were happy with place and will be glad to male trip out here again. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Harriet S.

Fabulous February weekend!!

Wow - who would have thought a sunny and warm beach day in February - was fabulous!! This was the PERFECT home for a weekend trip to the beach - especially LOVED the porch!! Only downside was the weekend was too short!! Definitely recommend the house - location is wonderful, great parking and home is very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Great deck with ocean view

We stayed at Exum Cottage over the Memorial Day weekend with our children and grand children. Everyone had a wonderful time. The cottage is well equipped with everything you need. Our grandchildren used the beach toys and boogie boards that were kept in the storage area. Also included was a shibumi which was easy to put up to provide shade from the sun while on the beach. The large deck was where we spent most of our time while at the house. The views on the deck were fantastic and all 17 of us has plenty of space to relax and enjoy our meals.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie K.

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

Exum Cottage is a must!

We celebrated our daughter’s graduation with friends and family. The cottage was perfect! Steve is wonderful to work with in booking our reservations. He continued to check on us to make certain we enjoyed our time there. Will definitely be back! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

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

Great

Our stay was amazing! We had 14 that stayed in the house and there was plenty of space for everyone. There was plenty of space for everyone to have their own space but a beautiful deck overlooking the ocean that was plenty big for all with room to spare. It was very well kept and clean. The property owner was great and very quick to respond. Will definitely be booking this place in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Conor H., Durham, NC

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

Beautiful, quiet cottage - great shade on the porch

We had an exec planning meeting over several days. The porch is beautifully shaded with a constant breeze and made the outdoor meetings delightful. The property manager couldn't have been more responsive and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Lovely and quaint home on the beautiful ocean front

This is an older home, but has been well kept. The kitchen has everything you would need at a beach home. There is roomy parking in the front for at least 3 cars. Just walk out the back door for easy excess to the beach. Also, Steve, the owner, was such a nice person from whom to rent this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Such a great weekend!

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was clean and very comfortable. The location in Atlantic Beach is close to everything. The ocean views were great. Steve is an amazing host - communicates regularly and follows-up to make sure we had everything we needed. It rained the majority of the weekend so beach time was limited. That said - the cottage makes you forget that it was raining. Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Perfect Location, amazing ocean views!

The Exum cottage is the perfect place for a beach getaway. There are nearby restaurants and grocery stores to ensure you are well fed. We stayed with a group of 9 adults and had plenty of room to spread out with the 4 bedrooms. (7 beds!). The best part was the HUGE deck. We ordered take out from the amazing Amos Mosquitos restaurant and dined oceanside on the deck. You'll love walking the beach and listening to the waves crashing. Highly recommend this cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Audrey B.

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

Fantastic Family Vacation!

10/10! I can’t say enough of how much we loved our time at the Exum Cottage. Steve is by far the best host we’ve ever had. From the beginning of our family inquiring about this beach home to the very end, he was on top of everything. Steve is also extremely kind and allowed our family an extra night’s stay. We will definitely book this home for future vacations- it’s beautiful, cozy (feels like home), and the perfect place to spend time with family. If you are looking for the perfect beach house, look no further!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Best Beach Trip EVER!!!

My family rented The Exum Cottage for 5 nights to an Easter/Spring Break getaway. The location is fantastic - right near the public access walkway to the beach, and an easy drive to Morehead City, Beaufort, Pine Knoll Shores and Harker's Island. Some of us even walked back along the beach from Fort Macon (about 3 miles) which allowed us to watch pelicans diving for food and to find a rare whole sand dollar on the beach. The kitchen is well-equipped to prepare an Easter feast with very nice appliances. We enjoyed the view from the back deck and even saw a pod of bottlenose dolphins the morning of our departure looking for breakfast near the shore. Finally, we have loved making arrangements with Steve and look forward to a return visit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Pure relaxation at the edge of the sea

This seaside vacation to me was better than a fancy Caribbean island. It was the simplicity of being on the deck from the early morning through gorgeous sunsets highlighting the fishing pier, usually with a cool breeze taking all worldly worries away. The crashing waves hypnotize you. Never slept better--great bedding and comforts in the house. I would say the house is wonderfully retro--tasteful but not chic. Not extravagant--just honest and basic. The luxury of Steve's place is real communion with the sea, lovely dinners on the deck, walks on the shore, swimming in the waves, starlit nights, heavenly peacefulness.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

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

Better than imagined!

Some pictures made the beach walk look like a distant walk but it was not. There was an awesome grill and the kids enjoyed trying out the skim board. The neighborhood was quiet and the beach was not crowded. the pier was a beautiful walk in the mornings, we found shark teeth and crabs. Beaufort is just a short 15 minute drive with beautiful boats and scenery and shops to check out. The beach is very dog friendly and our pups enjoyed sunny days and playing in the ocean just like the kids. I can’t say enough about Steve he was an amazing host! check in and check out was an easy task although we did not have any specific accommodation requests he was available throughout our stay and I would highly recommend anybody traveling to Atlantic Beach to check out the Exum cottage!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura C., Chapel Hill area of NC

Great beach house with a beautiful view!

My husband and I and our 3 adult children had a very relaxing week at the Exum beach cottage. The front porch was big enough for us to eat a meal, sunbath, read, do yoga or just sit in the rocking chairs and look out at the amazing view! We had some beautiful sunsets and moon rises! The easy walk to the pier for an afternoon or evening cocktail was a real plus. We ordered a steampot from Atlantic Beach Seaford Market and I highly recommend it! We cooked most meals in a well stocked kitchen. Went out to eat only one night to Beaufort for a birthday celebration. We especially liked the easy drive to Fort Macon State Park and Beaufort. The beach in front of the cottage was never too crowded. It was just families renting other houses. Nice, quiet beach to walk, run and play bocci ball on! We would definitely go back! The owner/manager was very nice to work with. Very smooth experience! Thanks Steve!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

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

Fantastic Older Construction Oceanfront House

The house was built in about 1955 and has the 1" x 4" and 1' x 6 " stained pine timber throughout the interior - simply beautiful. This in not paneling but is construction as I remember it when I grew up on the coast. The house is furnished with every imaginable appliance and utensil that could be desired. The WIFI signal was excellent throughout. The beach has been replenished and there is a wide beach with a dune/seawall protecting the house. Our stay included tropical storm/hurricane Isaias. The property was in the NW quadrant of the storm and as such was subject to stronger wind gusts in the category 1/2 hurricane classification. The house was sound with no problems. The house is one door down from the end of a dead end street so there was not a problem with traffic or people trying to park for easy beach access. Perhaps the most impressive part of our stay was the owner/manager, Steve Exum. Knowing we could be facing challenges from the storm, Steve arrived at the start of our vacation to provide a backup generator capable of maintaining the whole house including AC should there be an outage. Steve stayed in contact during the storm ready and willing to do whatever necessary to ensure a great vacation. Through the years I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel globally a lot for both business and pleasure; I have never had such professional service/attention anywhere else. I would highly recommend the Exum Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Steve & Molly Exum

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Steve Exum is the president and principal photographer at Exum Photography, LLC. Exum is a North Carolina native who grew up in Raleigh. Steve, his wife Molly, their daughter Bella and son Sawyer live in Elon, NC with their dog Murphy. We are an adventurous family and the Exum Beach Cottage is our go to home for beach adventure. I manage the rentals on behalf of the owners my mother and father Jim and Judy Exum from Greensboro, NC. From this old house, we surf, skim board, fish, shell hunt, sail, sunbath and yes, even scuba dive. This cottage was built by my grandfather James Gooden Exum, Sr. in the 40’s and was one of the original cottages built on Club Colony Drive. Hurricane Hazel blew it down and my Grandfather rebuilt it in 1955. With it’s nostalgic knotty pine walls, this cottage has been the base for huge Exum Family gatherings, marriages and accommodated countless friends for great beach vacations. She withstood a number of hurricanes and the occasional water spout keeping her visitors and contents safe and dry. We Love this cottage and you will, too.

Why they chose this property

This vacation cottage is ideal for a weekend get away or week long retreat for guests more interested in disconnecting from screen time and enjoying face time with one another rocking on the porch or with toes buried in the sand and waves lapping at your feet.

What makes this property unique

This house is intoxicating. Its close proximity to the beach, the Oceanna Fishing Pier, Amos Mosquitos Restaurant, and the Fort Macon Historic site make it very special.

Languages:

English, Spanish