Title: Highsmith Cottage (Oceanfront Home) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Highsmith Cottage (Oceanfront Home) Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Highsmith Cottage (Oceanfront Home) ![Terrace/patio - Highsmith Cottage (Oceanfront Home) (Atlantic Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104750000/104748000/104747937/04e38ba3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Highsmith Cottage (Oceanfront Home) (Atlantic Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104750000/104748000/104747937/f4c341e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Highsmith Cottage (Oceanfront Home) (Atlantic Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104750000/104748000/104747937/3479b80f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - Highsmith Cottage (Oceanfront Home) (Atlantic Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104750000/104748000/104747937/e9ae7955.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Highsmith Cottage (Oceanfront Home) (Atlantic Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104750000/104748000/104747937/e1b22fa2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled along Ocean Ridge Drive, this oceanfront gem offers coastal bliss. Step onto the expansive deck to savor panoramic ocean views and salty breezes. With four bedrooms, three baths, a luxurious primary suite and spacious guest accommodations, comfort abounds in this thoughtfully appointed interior. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81953 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Highsmith Cottage (Oceanfront Home) Nestled along Ocean Ridge Drive, this oceanfront gem promises coastal bliss. Upon entry, an open living room and updated kitchen welcome you, filled with natural light and modern amenities. With four bedrooms and three baths, including a luxurious primary suite and spacious guest accommodations, comfort abounds. Step onto the expansive deck to savor panoramic ocean views and salty breezes. Whether lounging under the sun or dining al fresco, this oasis offers endless relaxation. This property epitomizes coastal living at its finest, with thoughtfully appointed interiors and prime location. Prepare for a journey of seaside serenity and timeless elegance in this exquisite retreat. BED CONFIGURATIONS: 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, and 2 Twin Beds LOCATION: 303 Ocean Ridge Drive Atlantic Beach, NC 28512 WHAT IS PROVIDED: Spectrum Rental Properties will provide sheets and bath towels. Beach towels and equipment is not provided. If you would like information on beach equipment rentals, we are more than happy to provide you with a list. Properties will be provided with a starter kit in each full bathroom and kitchen. Each kitchen starter kit will contain a small bottle of dish soap, two dishwasher pods, sponge, and two fragrance free laundry pods. The kitchen will also have one extra trash bag Each bathroom starter kit will contain a travel size shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, makeup wipe, and body bar. Spectrum Rental Properties is unfortunately not able to provide additional boxes/bags. This is a starter kit; anything additional will be guests responsibility to provide. OTHER NOTES: \-Fireplace is for decoration only \-No pets allowed \-No smoking allowed ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Shampoo - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,953 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36460000/36452800/36452769/f0693727.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home with golf cart,community pool,easy access,Spinnakers Reach community Emerald Isle - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=36452769&PinnedHotelID=36452769&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100750000/100745500/100745422/e40e1a6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aye Candy, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! 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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 A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 13860 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.69810%2C-76.74937&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jO8-dKq5uL2dw7buMfajBBTqv3g=) Atlantic Beach, NC #### What's nearby - Coral Bay Shopping Center \- 7 min walk \- 0.7 km - Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail \- 7 min walk \- 0.7 km - Circle Regional Beach Access \- 11 min walk \- 0.9 km - Anchorage Marina \- 2 min drive \- 2.7 km - Les and Sally Moore Public Beach Access \- 3 min drive \- 3.6 km #### Getting around - Havelock Station - 29 min drive - New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive - ‪Oceanana Grill & Pier - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk - ‪The Bite at the Box - ‬12 min walk - ‪Crab's Claw Oceanfront Caribbean Restaurant - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Highsmith Cottage (Oceanfront Home) pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Highsmith Cottage (Oceanfront Home)? ### What time is check-out at Highsmith Cottage (Oceanfront Home)? ### Where is Highsmith Cottage (Oceanfront Home) located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Highsmith Cottage (Oceanfront Home) Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Inett C. Nov 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach house bliss Everything was wonderful, had a few days alone with my better half, and then our guest arrived. It was just the best ##### Inett C. 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