WHAT MAKES THE COTTAGE AT THE CRYSTAL COAST A UNIQUE VENUE EXPERIENCE?
The Cottage at The Crystal Coast is the only beach front venue on the coast of North Carolina. With the venue’s breathtaking views, The Cottage is the perfect destination venue for an unforgettable coastal experience. Within seconds you and your guests can have your toes in the sand and Atlantic Ocean.
The Cottage is located in Atlantic Beach, a charming and quant little beach town in The Crystal Coast area. It is a generational beach perfect for celebrating any and all occasions with your closest friends and family.
We believe you will fall in love with the surrounding little beach towns and charming communities as you explore the lively downtown areas, stores, shops and delicious restaurants. We can’t wait for you to come experience all that The Cottage at The Crystal Coast has to offer!
WHAT KIND OF EVENTS CAN THE COTTAGE ACCOMMODATE?
The Cottage at The Crystal Coast is a multiple purpose venue with the ability to book all types and sizes of events. The Cottage has booked weddings, corporate retreats and events, business conferences and meetings, luncheons, reunions, private events, community functions, local tastings, activity gatherings, live entertainment, concerts, shows and more. Our team can’t wait to work with you to make your visions and ideas become a reality!
WHAT IS THE COTTAGE’S INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN?
The Cottage is a mostly outdoor, oceanfront venue. Our venue manager will work closely with you to come up with an inclement weather plan based on the needs of your specific event. The Cottage deck is equipped with a pergola that can be vented or closed for covering. The surrounding retractable screens on both the main and top deck also provide protection and shelter from rain and winds. The venue manager will advise client of the operating conditions and limitations if pergola and/or screens are needed during your event.
DO I HAVE TO USE VENDORS FROM THE COTTAGE’S APPROVED VENDOR LIST?
The vendors we have hand selected to partner with from The Crystal Coast community, exhibit the same business values we enforce and want to be remembered for by our clients. They are dedicated to creating memorable experiences, providing a high level of customer service and care, impacting our community, and being a light. We have worked closely with our local vendors to create a higher quality experience for our client’s from start to finish. Our preferred vendors know exactly how to utilize our venue to its maximum capacity to provide you with a unique experience. If there is an outside vendor you would like to use for your event, please discuss this with venue manager for approval. Outside vendor fees and requirements will apply.
CAN WE PROVIDE OUR OWN ALCOHOL?
Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited. The Cottage at The Crystal Coast WILL PROVIDE ALL ALCOHOL SERVICES. Outside alcohol is not permitted anywhere on The Cottage’s property including 302 and 304 Glenn Street. It is against the law to serve or consume alcohol not provided by and served by The Cottage’s staff. Failure to comply with these regulations will result in a contract breach and The Cottage reserves the right to conclude any event that does not abide by these rules. The Cottage’s staff reserves the right to confiscate any alcohol found on property that has not been purchased and/or controlled by The Cottage.
ARE THERE SOUND OR NOISE RESTRICTIONS?
All outdoor amplified music must end Sunday through Thursday by 10:00pm and Friday/Saturday by 11:00pm (and government recognized holidays) as stated in The Town of Atlantic Beach’s town ordinances.
IS EVENT INSURANCE REQUIRED WHEN BOOKING MY EVENT AT THE COTTAGE?
Yes. Client’s will be required to submit a copy of their event insurance policy to the Venue Manager 90 days prior to the event. All deposits and payments made to The Cottage at The Crystal Coast based on contracted payment plan are non-refundable. Event insurance is very inexpensive in comparison to how much the average event costs. Event insurance is designed to compensate you if you must cancel or reschedule your event.
IS THERE PARKING ONSITE?
There is NO PARKING ONSITE at The Cottage.
Attendees are encouraged to utilize local taxi, rider share, and transportation services. Please note, Cottage is located in a residential area. To protect our neighbors, all speeding and/or reckless driving will be reported to local authorities immediately. Vehicles are prohibited from dropping attendees off in-front of The Cottage.
Any and all transportation services MUST drop off at the corner of Money Island Drive and Glenn Street. Parking in The Island Grille restaurant lot OR along the residential streets is strictly prohibited and towing will be strictly enforced.
Off site parking and shuttle services can be coordinated through The Cottage with our transportation partners at an additional cost. Contracted clients with The Cottage will have access to offsite parking solutions.
The Cottage reserves (2) ADA parking spaces onsite offered to guest on a first come first serve bases. Please contact The Cottage today for details to reserve.
DOES THE COTTAGE ALLOW PETS?
Certified service animals will be allowed. For wedding ceremonies specifically, we understand pets are family. Therefore, we allow clients to have their pets onsite for their wedding ceremony only. Pets must be attended to at all times and are not allowed on the 3rd floor of The Cottage at any time due to food preparation and regulations. Please discuss details with Venue Manager as soon as possible to ensure proper planning for pets being requested onsite. Emotional support pets are not allowed.
HOW DO YOU HANDLE LONG-DISTANCE PLANNING?
We have clients book The Cottage from all over the United Stated. The Cottage at The Crystal Coast is the ONLY beach front venue on the coast of North Carolina making it the ultimate ocean front destination venue. Our team will work closely with the client via phone and email to ensure all venue planning details are secured and handled in a timely manner. Today, technology has made it easier than ever to plan events from a far with live virtual tours and chats. Our team of professionals have the tools and experience to help you plan your special event from anywhere.