Coastal hospitality, Core Creek style
Core Creek Inn started with a simple idea — build the kind of place we'd want to stay when visiting the North Carolina coast, then open it up to everyone else.
Core Creek Inn sits just outside downtown Beaufort, North Carolina, on a quiet stretch near the water that's close to everything and far from the noise. What started as a single farmhouse renovation grew into a duplex built for two very different kinds of trips — one side big enough for the whole family, the other simple enough to settle into for a while.
We're the Foster family, and we host Core Creek Inn the way we'd want to be hosted: a coffee bar that actually works in the morning, water you don't think twice about drinking, and enough parking for a truck and trailer when the fish are biting. It's a short drive to the Beaufort waterfront, the beach, and the boat ramp — and close enough to MCAS Cherry Point that we've gotten to know a lot of visiting military families over the years.
Whether you're here for a week on the water or settling in for a longer stay in the Bungalow, our goal is the same: make the place feel ready before you even walk in the door.
What to expect when you stay
Rooted in Beaufort
Minutes from the waterfront, the beach, and the boat ramp — we built Core Creek Inn around everything that makes this stretch of coast worth visiting.
Room for everyone
The Farmhouse and the Bungalow give every kind of trip — big family reunions or quiet solo stays — a place that fits.
Military & fishing friendly
Close to MCAS Cherry Point and set up for boats and trailers, we've become a go-to base for visiting service families and fishing crews alike.
Hosted with care
From the coffee bar to the water system, the details are handled so you can spend your trip outside, not troubleshooting.
Your Beaufort stay starts here
Browse the Farmhouse and the Bungalow, then reach out or book directly to lock in your stay.