Ocean View - Oceanside Beach Retreat - Vacation rental home in Atlantic Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 4
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Condo

Pristine, NEWLY refreshed, OCEAN VIEW queen suite featuring a NEWLY modernized, OCEAN VIEW wraparound covered deck. Located in an oceanfront condo community in Atlantic Beach, your private-to-the-community beach access is only a few steps away, and the broad ocean view is yours to take in from inside the comfort of your beach getaway. Outside the unit, get comfortable in the oceanfront seating on the shared wraparound deck, relax in the gazebo atop the dunes, grille out, or savor the oceanside pool.

The two-story condominium building is oceanfront, and your suite is ocean view. Your second-floor room is on the side of the building, three doors down from the oceanfront corner of the building. From the wraparound shared deck, you can see Shackleford Island where the descendants of the wild Spanish mustangs roam, and on a clear day, you can see the Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance.

Atlantic Beach is located on a southward-facing island which, depending on the time of year, gives you the opportunity to see both the sun rise and set over the ocean! When the sun does set over the sound vs the ocean, you can take a fast drive across the street and down Pelican Drive where the public pier offers striking photo opportunities.

This elegant space is your own personal oceanside getaway. We remodeled the condo with care and expert craftsmanship to bring tranquility and luxury to your beach vacation. We are proud of this handsome ocean view unit and would appreciate for you to call it home for your Atlantic Beach vacation.

---COMMUNICATION---
Your CAREFREE beach vacation is our TOP PRIORITY! If for any reason you need anything during your stay, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are local, professional hosts, and we want you to appreciate this space and this area as much as we do!

---INSIDE YOUR UNIT---
- High-speed WiFi
- 50” flat-screen Intelligent TV
- Blackout curtains
- Queen bed with memory foam bed AND memory foam pillows
- Full-size futon bed
- Kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, two-burner cooktop, toaster oven (no conventional oven - there is also a community charcoal grille by the pool/picnic table area)
- Eat-in dining area in the kitchen

---WIFI INTERNET/SMART TV---
- WiFi download speed of 482 mbps
- WiFi upload speed of 19.5 mbps
- Ethernet port accessible for hardwiring
- Samsung 50” flat-screen Intelligent TV with cable package featuring over 100 fashionable channels
- Samsung Intelligent TV includes the following apps that you can access with your personal login: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, Apple TV, HBO Max, Sling, YouTube, VUDU, Tubi, and Hulu

---WHAT IS PROVIDED---
- Bed linens for queen bed and full-size futon bed
- Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths
- Black makeup washcloths
- Dish towels
- Cooking oil and spray, salt/pepper, Montreal steak seasoning, Lawry’s seasoned salt, and garlic powder
- Dishes, pots/pans, cutlery, and grilling silverware
- Keurig K-cup coffee maker along with complimentary k-cups, creamer, sugar, and Splenda
- Shampoo/conditioner, body wash, toilet paper, paper towels, dishwashing detergent/sponge (There is a Dollar General across the street.)
- Garment steamer and distilled water
- Two beach chairs
- Beach bocce ball
- Books, a deck of cards, and Monopoly (The NC Crystal Coast version!)

---WHAT TO BRING---
- Beach towels
- Additional beach chairs (if more than two are needed)
- Beach umbrella/shade (A Shibumi Shade works great!)
- Don’t forget your sunscreen!
- Food, drinks, condiments, additional spices and coffee, charcoal (There is a Food Lion down the street.)

---LAUNDRY/CLEANING---
- In the community building next to the pool, you’ll find a credit card operated laundry room.
- There is no daily maid service, but we do provide disinfectant wipes/spray and a broom/dustpan.

---POOL---
- The pool is typically open mid-April through the first week of October.
- Hours: 10:00 am-9:00 pm

---PARKING PASS---
- Each reservation is allowed one parking pass.
- For nightly reservations, an additional pass is available for $25 for a max of two parking passes total per reservation.
- For monthly reservations, an additional pass is available for $100 for a max of two parking passes total per reservation.
- Upon booking, please let us know if this is something that you will need.

---THINGS TO NOTE FROM THE HOA--
- This is a non-smoking condominium community.
- Family Animals are not allowed in our particular space. You may, however, notice family pets on the property as owners are allowed to have pets.
- Boats/boat trailers are not allowed in the parking lot.
- Be sure to hang your parking pass from your car’s rearview mirror. The HOA tows cars without a parking pass.

--MONTHLY STAY LINEN/CLEANING RE-FRESH--
You have a couple of options for linens/cleaning during a monthly stay:
- There is a laundry facility with card-operated machines onsite at Ocean Sands.
- We can offer a towel swap for $15.
- We can offer a bed linen swap for $15.
- Or we can do a full linen and towel swap, replacing all towels and bed sheets for $25.
- We also offer a top-to-bottom cleaning for $89.

---GUEST ACCESS---
You will have full access to:
- Your private unit
- The shared second-floor deck which wraps around the entire building and includes oceanfront seating
- Two brand-new, private-to-the-community beach access pathways, each showcasing a huge covered gazebo with seating
- Charcoal grilling and picnic table area
- Outdoor pool
- Community, card-operated laundry room
- Outdoor shower near the gazebo to rinse off the beach salt and sand

GETTING AROUND
Your ocean view suite is located in an oceanfront condominium community with over 600 ft of direct oceanfront shoreline. There are two direct, private-to-the-community beach access pathways, each with its own covered gazebo with seating. The community pool, charcoal grilling area, and picnic tables are in the middle of the property alongside the dunes, and you can effortlessly walk around the property.

You can walk down the beach to the close by pubic pier and grab a bite to eat oceanfront on the pier at Molly's Beachside Bar & Grille. You can also walk across the street to Dairy Queen, Beach Burgers, On the Rocks Restaurant and Bar, The Wheelhouse Taproom, Kitty Hawk Kites Gift Shop, Dollar General, and a convenience store. Within a 3-5 drive is the NC Aquarium, Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach Circle, Atlantic Beach Town Park, Crystal Coast Brewing Co, Amos Mosquitos, Food Lion, surf stores, and other eateries.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
- Tour the Cape Lookout Lighthouse
- Take in history and appreciate weekly cannon firings and expansive vistas of the ocean at Fort Macon in Atlantic Beach
- Take a ferry to Shackleford Island to see the wild Spanish mustangs; walk on the nearly empty expansive beaches, and go shelling
- At low tide, take the ferry to Sand Dollar Island
- Visit the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
- On select Fridays during the summer, enjoy complimentary live music at Fort Macon State Park
- Visit the Atlantic Beach Town Park which features mini-golf, a skate park, splash pad, playground, basketball court, grassy field, and snack shop
- Catch an outdoor family-themed nighttime movie in the park every Friday during the summer at the Atlantic Beach Town Park
- Rent a jet ski, kayak, or boat at AB WaterSport
- Go deep-sea fishing on a charter fishing boat with Captain Stacy or the Carolina Princess
- Try your aim at laser tag or axe throwing at Battle Works
- Listen to live music at multiple local places like The Wheelhouse Taproom, Idle Hour Biergarten, Beach Tavern, King Mackerel's, and Jack's Waterfront Restaurant and Bar
- Eat oceanfront at the Crab’s Claw Restaurant
- Have date nighttime sound front at Food Network featured Amos Mosquitos
- Listen to beach music and shag the nighttime away at Atlantic Beach’s Memories Beach Club
- Fish from the pier at the Oceanana or fish from the beach right in front of your room
- Walk across the street for a sweet treat at Dairy Queen
- Appreciate fresh produce, delicious treats, and positive vibes at Island Produce
- Drive to Salter Path in the center of the island for soundside fun at Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway
- Drive to the far end of the island to visit Emerald Isle’s mini-waterpark, The Salty Pirate
- Head to Cape Carteret on the mainland for fun at MacDaddy’s Entertainment Center - ropes course, driving range, raceway, bowling, arcade, batting cages, restaurant and bar
- Learn how to build a wooden boat at the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort
- Play disc golf in the Emerald Isle Woods
- During the off season, get a beach pass and drive on the beach!

LOCAL EVENTS
- Atlantic Beach Penguin Plunge (New Year’s Day)
- Carolina Chocolate Festival (February)
- Beachfront Easter egg hunt & photos with the Easter bunny (April)
- Atlantic Beach International Food Festival (April/May)
- Atlantic Beach, Beach Music Festival (May)
- Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament (June)
- 4th of July fireworks, live music, & festivities (July)
- Band the Billfish Tournament (July)
- Crystal Coast Grandiose Prix - Race (September)
- Crystal Coast Seafood Festival (October)
- Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Fishing Tournament (October)
- Atlantic Beach Christmas Parade (December)
- Morehead City Christmas Parade (December)
- Morehead City Flotilla - This is a special event you won’t want to miss! (December)
- Atlantic Beach Smoke-on-the-Water Bonfire (December)
- Join the Crystal Coast Stargazers to check out the nighttime’s sky at locations like Fort Macon State Park and Cape Lookout National Seashore (All Year Long)

About the Area

Located in Atlantic Beach, this condo is on the beach. Country Club of the Crystal Coast and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Coral Bay Shopping Center and Morehead Plaza Shopping Center. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the best vacation rental experience:

Sticking to your spending budget:

• The sooner you can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable properties are booked early. Reserving your vacation home up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation home.
• Summertime is high season in Atlantic Beach. To find the most suitable rental for your budget, we highly recommend booking in the Spring or Fall. You'll enjoy lower rates, better selection, warm weather and the absence of giant crowds at restaurants, beaches, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Morehead City vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host if your family qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Property managers frequently offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for details.
• Look for your local Morehead City visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local stories, visitor guide magazines contain deals for local shops and restaurants.

Use filters to narrow your search:

• Choose a group leader, select your vacation dates, and choose a budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Ocean View - Oceanside Beach Retreat has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is generally available online. If not, email or call the property owner before you reserve your rental. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to establish what is optimal for your family.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or charges applied to your agreement.
• If there's a certain Morehead City destination you long to visit, search for rentals that are either close by, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

More considerations:

• Add the host's phone number to your phone. Take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, A/V setup or kitchen appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent a lot of issues.
• Keep the property locked while you're gone! Don't let thieves spoil your vacation.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your visit, note any problem areas upon your arrival. E-mail the host right away to record any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be useful.
• Be respectful. Frequently, adjacent homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can frequently help. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Just before checking out, complete a walk-through to confirm you did not leave anything behind. Re-check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on good ratings to inspire new bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will will be grateful for your feedback find their best rental home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.