About this Property

Nestled on a peaceful dead-end road just minutes from Beaufort’s Historic District, this unique property offers the perfect blend of history, charm, and comfort. Once a church fellowship hall, this spacious 4-bedroom home is ideal for family reunions or group gatherings. It’s our hidden oasis in a lively and historic coastal town. The sanctuary itself was built in 1933 in the small fishing village of Bettie, and was later moved to Beaufort in 1979 when they added the fellowship hall. In 2019 we purchased the property and began the long process of renovating and creating The Crystal Coast Sanctuary Retreat.

The property is just a 15-minute leisurely walk (or an 8-minute bike ride) to the Historic District’s waterfront, where you’ll find shops, restaurants, bars, and museums. Back at home, enjoy our serene maritime forest backyard, home to waterfowl, fish, and deer. Relax on the swing under the old live oaks or gather around the firepit in one of three creekside seating areas. With 400 feet of waterfront, you can soak in the tranquil coastal breeze while spotting egrets, herons, ibis, and ospreys. And don’t miss the spectacular sunsets!

Our kayak-accessible creek flows into Town Creek Bay and Gallant’s Channel, perfect for paddling adventures. History buffs will enjoy discovering the old menhaden railroad bed, once used by the Fishmeal Company, which runs along the back of our property.

The Bunkhouse

Inside, the open floor plan offers plenty of space for cooking, entertaining, or relaxing. The fully equipped kitchen features a new 5-burner glass-top induction stove with two ovens (one large convection and one small), a large microwave, a full-size refrigerator, and a commercial dishwasher. With ample cookware, dishes, and glasses, hosting a feast is easy, and our wraparound bar comfortably seats 10. The property has two bathrooms (each with two toilets), a separate shower room with two showers, a washer/dryer, and a fantastic outdoor shower.

The home includes four private bedrooms (no sheets provided—rental available for $10/bed with one week’s notice):

• 2 Bedrooms each with a Queen Size Bed
• 2 Bedrooms with 6 single bunks each (total of 12 single beds).

The Sanctuary

For an extra $350/night you can add on the attached historic church sanctuary building which is a newly renovated large “living room” style space furnished with 4 sofa beds, 2 blowup mattresses, 2 large dining/game tables and an 85″ screen tv w/ sonos sound system. In the back there is a private master suite with it’s own full bath. There is an additional half bath on this side as well.

Step outside to enjoy our beautiful new 500 sq. ft. covered back porch. The decor throughout the home reflects decades of our family’s love for the area, featuring unique artifacts, natural treasures, and local art.

Crystal Coast Sanctuary is the perfect place for family reunions, church youth and adult groups, scouts, yoga/health retreats, and small business work retreat weekends.

Leave your car parked and explore Beaufort by foot, bike, or kayak! There’s plenty of parking for boat trailers, and public beaches are just a short 5–15 minute drive away (Radio Island or Atlantic Beach).

Or take a ferry from Front Street to Rachel Carson Nature Preserve, Shackleford Banks, or Cape Lookout to experience wild ponies, dolphins, and pristine sands.

We live nearby and are happy to offer recommendations for activities and local spots to explore. We hope you’ll enjoy this little slice of heaven as much as we do!

PLEASE REMEMBER:
Quiet hours: 11 PM to 7 AM.
This is our family home—please respect our property and leave everything as you found it. If something breaks, just let us know!
Special events/parties require prior approval. Additional event fees or security deposits may apply. Groups of more than 25 people are not allowed without permission.

We look forward to hosting you!