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The Yellowfin Inn- Down East Vacation Home with Sound Side Views

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A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with bar stools, and a dining area with a blue sofa.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, a wicker chair, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with decorative items.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden flooring, and modern bar stools.
A spacious living area with a kitchen, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and ottoman.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101700 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gloucester, NC
  • Place, Marshallberg Picnic Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Down East Public Library
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastern Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gloucester

When you stay at this vacation home in Gloucester, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Marshallberg Picnic Area and Eastern Park. .This vacation home is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Lovis Shore and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Down East Public Library.
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What's nearby

  • Marshallberg Picnic Area - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Down East Public Library - 6 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Eastern Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • North River - 13 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center - 15 min drive - 9.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪George's Takeout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪34° North Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dragon King - ‬19 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 Yellowfin Inn- Down East Vacation Home with Sound Side Views

The Yellowfin Inn is a relaxing, newly updated home that welcomes family, friends and pets. Enjoy mornings or evenings on the back porch with great views of the large yard and the sound. Tucked away Down East, you'll enjoy your private vacation or getaway. Perfect for duck hunting or fishing groups, the Cape Lookout National Seashore is minutes away. Plenty of parking to bring your boat or kayak to explore all the area has to offer. Near Harkers Island and the Downtown Beaufort waterfront is a short 15 minute drive from the property with many excellent shops and restaurants.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Yellowfin Inn- Down East Vacation Home with Sound Side Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
what a great place to stay! the home is lovely, comfortable, pet friendly and stocked with everything you need. The view of the sound was beautiful. The host was quick to respond and answer questions. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and welcoming upon our arrival. Kitchen was well stocked, though we chose to eat out. Beautiful and bright decor as well as quiet and relaxing. Would definitely stay again if we ever get back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean, well stocked and very comfortable. Property is very quiet and has beautiful water views. Property manager responded right away and was helpful. Overall our stay was very nice and we hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything here was the best. No problems. If I needed to ask the a small question, the owner responded quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Freddie S.

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

Great stay

Great stay we enjoyed our stay at this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome host and home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculately clean and beautiful home! Well stocked with everything you can think of and a very helpful and friendly host! Recommend the Yellowfin to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter H.

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

Review of stay

We enjoyed our stay, although we found that we did have to bring in more toilet paper and bathroom soap.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Perfect location and home!

We had the best week at The yellowfin! The house was in a great quiet location, well stocked. Beds very comfortable. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Thanksgiving with family

Enjoyed our stay, relaxing atmosphere with great view of water, and very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

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

Wonderful Stay

Beautiful home with water views. Great outdoor seating space. Appreciated the amenities provided for our convenience. Quick drive to the Cape Lookout ferry.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

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

Cute spot would stay again

We loved the cute area and the inlet views the home offered. Will be adding this to our homes we like to stay in along the NC coastline.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariano Z.

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

Great weekend retreat place

Lovely house with a huge yard, almost a waterfront, and freshly renovated. And a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica F.

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

Fishing trip

Great location and able to have room for our boat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious & clean home stocked with anything you could possibly need, comfy beds, beautiful view, quiet neighborhood, family & pet friendly. Host is very nice & quick to respond. No issues and hope to return.
Sunset view from back yard
View from back yard
Sunrise view from house
Sunrise view from 2nd floor bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, comfortable. very commutative.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tenika K.

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

Short getaway

Overall stay was great, Jason was a great host. If you like quiet and secluded, this is your place. Not far from Beaufort or Morehead city.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Excellent stay

We enjoyed very much our stay over the weekend. Nice weather, quiet neighbor, clean facility, well-equipped kitchen . We wished there was a place to launch a kayak from the back of the house .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janie O.

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

Perfect!

The property was perfect and met all our needs. It was nicely decorated and very comfortable. The owner was great and quick to respond to our questions. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Great place and host

This house was perfect for us! We enjoyed the quiet and privacy. A short drive to multiple beaches! Jason is a great host! We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dylan L.

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

The Yellowfin Inn

Great experience. House was very clean. Jason was great. Very nice views. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Ladies Retreat

We Had a delightful time. The home was wonderful, and my friends even commented how very nice it was when they walked in!. The home was Welcoming and well stocked. The owner communication was excellent! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

onalee b.

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

Great location

Really loved sitting on the porch watching the sun rise! Great communcation with the owner. Beautiful house! We definitely want to come back! Took the Ferry to cape lookout and we loved that also! Highly recommende.q
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clarence G.

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

Great Hidden Treasure

The property is located in a spot that is perfect if you're looking for seclusion. The owner was very friendly and very hospitable. He made sure we had everything we need.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hailey D.

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

Best Vrbo Experience

Jason was a wonderful host. He was very welcoming and good to my family. Will definitely be recommending him to others, and hope to return sometime in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024