Fantastic Authentic Farmhouse (perfect getaway for
family vacations, reunions or a special place for out
of town wedding guest), only 8 miles and one stop
light from the Intra-coastal Waterway, Atlantic
Ocean, and Emerald Isle. Also the mild climate is
perfect for playing golf 365 days a year at two public
(Star Hill and Silver Creek) golf courses only 5
minutes from the retreat.

This is a non-smoking Retreat.

The fully furnished kitchen features a new side by
side refrigerator equipped with filtered water and ice,
dishwasher, self-cleaning oven, microwave and
washer/dryer. The kitchen features a coffee maker,
wide slot toaster, crock pot, blender, and large
selection of pots and pans, and serving dishes. There
is matching dinnerware, flatware and china for 16 with
a wide selection of beverage glasses and stemware.
The kitchen/dining area easily seats 12 people.

Here's your home away from home! This spacious,
well-appointed, beautifully decorated farmhouse with
central heating and air conditioning was recently
renovated throughout with newly finished hardwood
floors and two master suites. Both master suites
have a full bath with a king size bed with memory
foam in the John & Lucille room and a queen size
bed in the Carolina room. The Mami Young room is
elegant with a full size memory foam bed. The
William Kuhn room has two full length twin beds,
ideal for children or adults sharing a bedroom. Each
bedroom has a comfortable chair, Pima Cotton
sheets, Egyptian cotton towels, extra pillows bath
robes, and blankets.

No need to pack a porta-crib, crib sheets, high chair,
or sand toys. The large yard is perfect for children to
play. Your family dog is welcome with owners
approval and pet fee of $25 nightly or $100/Weekly.

Sorry no cats.

The large family room has plenty of seating with a 90
inch sofa. It has wireless internet, phone, and cable
TV, DVD, and VCR. There is a selection of
magazines, cook books, children’s book and novels
as well as videos. We provide games, puzzles, or
toys for children.

Rock in the chairs and enjoy the Carolina Breezes.
Families cookout and gather together in this 20 X20
covered area directly out the back door of the house.
Provided is an 8 foot table and a round table seating
for 12 people. There are herbs growing for your
convenience and a gas grill for a family cookout.
A favorite of our guest is to pick the fresh fruit from
the plum, apple, and fig trees. Rest in the shade of
mature trees and soothe your senses while rocking
on the porch among the old growth azaleas and
camellias. Pecan trees drop their nuts each fall,
inviting you to crack and eat them as you enjoy
sweet Carolina breezes and the spectacular sunsets.
Gather round the grape arbor and tease your taste
buds with Muscatine grapes in the fall. The spacious
grassy yard is a great place for children to play. If
you bring your boat there is space to wash it off after
a day on the water as well as an outside shower.

Located on a 50 acre farm in Stella is this quiet,
peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of traffic
but still convenient to all the great activities available
on the crystal coast of North Carolina. Stella is
known for great fishing and hunting because it is
bordered by the White Oak River and the Croatan
National Forest. Spend your day at the beach on
nearby Emerald Isle or stroll among the shops and
museums of historic Swansboro, Beaufort, New
Bern, and Morehead City. It is a short 2 1/2 hour
drive from the Raleigh/Durham International Airport
and 45 minutes from the regional airports of New
Bern and Jacksonville.

On Emerald Isle you will find safe, un-crowded
beaches where there is plenty of room to walk, swim,
relax in beach chairs, read books or just watch the
waves rushing into shore. Emerald Isle is one of the
last real family beaches. We provide beach towels,
an umbrella (50 SPF), 4 beach chairs, boogy boards
and small cooler.

The Retreat is located a short distance from Cherry
Point and Camp Lejuene Military bases. Families find
the retreat just the right place to visit with loved ones
serving in our country's armed forces and also receive
a 10% military discount. So if you're looking for rest,
relaxation and renewal, then this is the place for you.
Time spent at this retreat is a sure path to peace.
Visit the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll
Shores. Dine at one of the many and varied
restaurants. Cruise the intra-coastal waterway or
take a deep sea fishing tour. The Crystal Coast is a
fisherman's paradise and also ideal boating,
canoeing, kayaking and golf. Throughout the year
festivals highlight the friendly atmosphere found in
eastern North Carolina's towns. In the summer there
is the Beach Music Festival and the Fall brings the
Mullet Festival in Swansboro and the Seafood
Festival in Morehead City.

We know you want to get away but it’s also nice to
be in touch so there is High Speed Wireless Internet.
Star Hill Golf Club Sands/Pines/Lakes 27-hole layout
Rated with 3-1/2 stars in Golf Digest's 'Places to
Play' Comments on Golf Digest says Star Hill is one
of the “best in the area” and a good mix of
challenging holes. Silver Creek Golf Club Public
course with 18 holes Rated 3 stars by Golf Digest’s
“Places to Play” Opened in 1986 Comments listed
with Golf Digest says that Silver Creek has
“breathtaking views and golf at a bargain.” Both
courses only 5 minutes from John & Lucille's Retreat