Location: Atlantic Beach, Central Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (Club Colony neighborhood, near The Dunes Club (private)) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Keywords: House
Guests from NC and across the US have enjoyed this beautiful, 3rd row family home with gorgeous ocean views, tucked away in the dunes of Atlantic Beach in a picturesque family neighborhood just 2 miles from Fort Macon State Park.
Walk to the beach from the house whenever you want. No trolley rides or electric carts necessary! The beach is only 200 footsteps away on the sandy dune trail behind our house, or, walk/ride bikes around the block on the flat paved road. Amazing views of the ocean and the sound surround the home.
This is a warm and welcoming North Carolina beach home, not a generic rental property, owned and lovingly maintained by a family who treasures the NC coast- No management company to deal with; you will be talking with the owners who built the house and take special care of it year in and year out.
You will find this home well stocked with beach equipment, books, movies, toys, games- all updated regularly. With plenty of room for multiple families to spread out- over 3,700 square feet of living space on 4 floors with high ceilings and pine hardwood floors. Beautiful antiques, comfortable furniture, original art, relaxing outdoor decks, swings- you'll feel right at home. Coastal camper families? We are a 45 minute drive to Camp Seagull and Seafarer (our family favorites).
Special features of the home include: Two full kitchens, a 4th floor kids’ playroom decorated with custom "Blackbeard the Pirate" mural by North Carolina artists, filled with toys and video games, 52" flatscreen TV and entertainment center, wireless internet, 5 outdoor decks, 2 screened porches, freight elevator for groceries and luggage, new appliances, outside hot shower and gated privacy fence around property.
Atlantic Beach is located on the southern outer banks of North Carolina, in an area known as the Crystal Coast. Besides relaxing and having fun on the beach, there’s plenty to do while you visit. We send our guests a welcome package with links, info and descriptions of area activities, including:
Go antiquing, shopping, or enjoy great restuarants in Atlantic Beach, Morehead City or Beaufort. Tour historic places like the NC Maritime Museum and Fort Macon State Park. Visit the incredible NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, about 5 miles away. Take a day trip to Ocracoke Island by ferry and visit some of Blackbeard's haunts. Spend the day at Cape Lookout National Seashore; the deserted island that boasts the diamond shoals lighthouse and a herd of the spectacular wild Shackleford ponies.
Go fishing: inshore, off shore, or off the pier…Atlantic Beach is a boater's delight and marina access is only a few blocks from the house. Play golf at the nearby courses. Enjoy fantastic waterfront restaurants for the adults, or family-friendly places if you have the kids in tow. Ride bikes. Read. Walk the beach…Do as much as you want, or as little as you want, just ENJOY!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Elevator : freight elevator only- luggage, groceries, etc- no people!
- Washer : private laundry room is attached to master bedroom
- Dryer
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed : Two master bedrooms, both with wonderful king mattresses
- Queen Bed : Queen bedroom has private deck
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed : One room has 2 twins...another room has twin and double
- Bunk Bed : Single on top, pillowtop Queen on bottom
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (5) : 5 Cable TVs
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : many great, recent movies to choose from
- Video Game Console : Nintendo Wii and Game Cube and games
- Video Games : Several children's games to enjoy
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Full kitchen on the 1st and 3rd floors
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher (2)
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : There are 7 total decks - 2 screened, and 5 open air - for everyone to spread out and enjoy
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Beautiful views of the Atlantic ocean, beaches and dunes from many rooms and decks. Great view of the intercoastal waterway and bridge lights from the other side of the house.
- Water View : great views of the sound and beautiful bridge from Morehead City to Atlantic Beach
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : wireless internet throughout the house
- Other Amenities
- fenced in yard with privacy gate
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Historic Ft. Macon State Park, used during Civil War, with construction dating back to 1750's, is only 2 miles from the house. Site of Blackbeard's shipwreck "The Queen Anne's Revenge" is just off shore. Historic Beaufort, NC is on the mainland, across the bridge. World famous bill fishing tournament, "The Big Rock" is held every June with a multi million-dollar purse. Cape Lookout National Park makes a wonderful day trip. Accessible only by boat, ferries run from Harkers Island to Cape Lookout daily. Bring a picnic and enjoy miles of undeveloped beach for shelling and walking.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
SUMMER Memorial Day to Labor Day ............... $2,950/week
FALL Sept, Oct, Nov... $2,100/week
WINTER Dec, Jan, Feb.............. $2,100/week
SPRING Mar, April, May...........$2,400
$200 housekeeping fee
$350 nightly rate in Spring, Fall and Winter only
$400 refundable security deposit, assuming normal wear and tear
Linens are not included. Linen rental services available in Atlantic Beach.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Fantastic, 4-Story with Gorgeous Ocean Views- Sleeps 12 to 14!
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Atlantic Beach
For years we looked at beach property up and down the Carolina coasts. We chose Atlantic Beach for its unbeatable combination of natural beauty, history, and authentic character. Atlantic Beach is a uniquely North Carolina beach, with area history dating back to the 1700's. Nearby Morehead City and Beaufort offer fine dining, boutiques, art galleries, and a boater's paradise. The beaches are wide, full of shells, and never too crowded. Our neighborhood is just that- a neighborhood, with families enjoying the North Carolina coast the way they have for generations.
We find this area to be the perfect destination for a beach trip- for families, for reunions, for gatherings of friends.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We are located 2 miles down the island from Ft. Macon State Park...a beautiful and historic 400-acre park right on the tip of the island, with gorgeous views of the ocean and sound from every angle. Our home is also just a 5-7 minute ride from the newest North Carolina Aquarium, in Pine Knoll Shores. The sharks that swim with the sunken German submarine are our favorite, but the sea turtles are a close second!
Though these national-calibre attractions are very close, the house is so comfortable, you'll have a fabulous vacation even if you never venture out. The beautiful beach is only 200 footsteps away from our back door, through a sandy trail in the natural dune area that gives our house it's privacy. The views from our home of the ocean and sound are gorgeous. There are swings and rocking chairs on the 2nd and 3rd floor oceanfront decks (2 of 7 decks/porches for you to enjoy).
The beach house is 3,700 square feet- stocked with games, movies, books and toys. We keep the house updated and very comfortable so you'll feel you are visiting a friend's home, not staying in a bland rental house or hotel.
The second-most visited state park in North Carolina, Ft. Macon dates back to the 1750's and offers visitors unique history and scenic beauty.
Amazing aquarium with nature trails through the sound-side marsh. See sharks, sea turtles, alligators, jellyfish, sea horses, and many, many more coastal creatures. Educational and entertaining for all ages.
Visit the waterfront shops, watch the boats come in with the day's catch, and enjoy some fresh seafood as you stroll the historic Morehead City waterfront.
Fabulous shopping, dining, and sight-seeing. Museums, historic homes, even a ghost walk at night! See the historic British cemetery, and stroll along the path to the legendary home of Blackbeard. Catch a ferry to Shackleford Island to spend a day sunning, shelling and looking for wild ponies.
Catch one of the many water ferries that run all day from Morehead and Beaufort waterfronts to the Shackleford Banks, Sand Dollar Island, or Carrot Island. See the dolphins, wild ponies, and other co
Owner's Map of Atlantic Beach
We live in North Carolina with our 3 sons. Our family has enjoyed Atlantic Beach for over 20 years. Our kids love Camp Seagull which is located about 50 minutes away. Boating, beach combing, and exploring Ft. Macon and other area historical sites are our favorite things to do.
Property Photos
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- Beach house exterior - Atlantic Beach Vacation Home Rental
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- 3rd floor great room - Atlantic Beach Vacation Home Rental
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- Custom painted, pirate ship mural surrounds 4th floor bunks and playroom - Atlantic Beach Vacation Home Rental
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- 3rd floor living, dining, kitchen area, with ocean view and sound view decks
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- Ocean view from the 3rd floor deck
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- 3rd floor kitchen- doors open to deck w/table seating for 8
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- New 52" flat screen TV and entertainment center
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- Screened porch, 3rd floor off kitchen
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- View from the 4th floor deck
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- 2nd floor master bedroom with private ocean view deck and master bath
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- 2nd floor master bathroom with garden tub
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- 1st floor den w/ deck, fenced in back yard, and dune trail to the beach
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- Outside, hot water shower
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- best spot for morning coffee- on the 3rd floor screened porch facing the sound
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- Cape Lookout Seashore- US Park Service- easy and fun day trip from our house!
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- Dolphins playing in the surf right in front of our house! (photo taken Jan 2012)
Traveler Reviews (34)
Great Retirement Surprise Party Location
Guest: DPau
(Durham )
Date of Stay: 09/05/09
Review Submitted: 09/10/09
This house is amazing. We had my husband's surprise retirement party in September with plenty of room for all! The house is beautifully decorated with all the amenities. The owner was easy to reach for any questions and very accommodating. Our family and friends felt comfortable and at home in this lovely beach house. Hope we get the chance to rent again.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Family Beach Vacation
Guest: Connie
(Lexington,NC)
Date of Stay: 08/15/11
Review Submitted: 08/21/11
The house is beautiful,there is anything in it you could ask for [toys,games,movies] .My grandkids had a wonderful time,the youngest is 3 he is already asking when can we go back to Bethanys.We will be back again,thanks for all your help.Connie
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Family Reunion Aug 2011
Guest: Michelle
(Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 08/07/11
Review Submitted: 08/18/11
We had an excellent stay at your beautiful home! It was absolutely perfect for hosting our family reunion. The open kitchen/dining/living space on the 3rd floor is ideal for gathering and hanging out, but you could still get away to a quiet place when you needed. Our favorite porch is the one overlooking the back of the house and out to the ocean - great for an early morning cup of coffee while the rest of the crew slept in. My kids (11 and 9) were thrilled with the 4th floor game/bedroom and bunk. Lots of kid-friendly games and toys. We also found a great supply of beach supplies in the garage! The beach was beautiful - nice sand, no crowds, shells...You thought of everything, and we talked often about making regular trips/reunions to this wonderful house. There was SO much to do in the area - we ran out of days long before we ran out of ideas!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
A lovely home!
Guest: Happy Guest
(Greensboro, NC)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 06/02/11
Our time here felt more like a visit at the well-kept home of a close friend than a normal beach rental. We just enjoyed a wonderful Memorial Day weekend here with several of our friends. The house exceeded our expectations in every way - the decor, furnishings and location were fantastic, and there was plenty of room for everyone. The owner was extremely helpful in helping us finalize the details of our stay, which made things much easier upon arrival. The location is ideal for days on the beach and walks to dinner at Amos Mosquitos. We highly recommend it!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Amazing Rental Property
Guest: Leighton
(Pinehurst, North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11
Review Submitted: 05/14/11
This house was perfect for our group and really made the weekend. We had a close friends wedding down in Atlantic Beach and so we rented this home with 5 other couples. The house was exactly what we were looking for, very spacious and close to the beach, The house was in very good condition, plenty of bathrooms and a nice kitchen to cook in. If we ever go back to Atlantic Beach we will definitely be staying at this home. Enjoy!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Bayne,Berry, Hartman Get Away
Guest: alibay
(Mt. Holly, NC)
Date of Stay: 11/24/10
Review Submitted: 12/02/10
The Dugg Inn was the perfect for my family consisting of three families plus me. Seven little ones and 1 teen. Everything we needed was there. The home is decorated beautifully, but very livable. It was a treat to have a space where 3-3yr. old boys could be comfortable and have fun. There was also space for each family to have its own alone space. We had a marvelous time.
Recommended for:
Relaxing Weekend With Friends
Guest: Mariah
(Mebane, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10
Review Submitted: 09/15/10
Our stay in this charming home was perfect. We spent the weekend with 3 other families and we all had a wonderful time. I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a family get together. There's lots of room and you won't feel like you are right on top of each other. Its so close to the beach and convenient to restaurants and shopping.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
SChilton Raleigh, NC
Guest: S. Chilton
(Raleigh)
Date of Stay: 08/26/10
Review Submitted: 09/06/10
We had a wonderful time. The house was perfect. It had plenty of room and was very we'll kept. We all had our own spaces and thought the kitchen and living areas were designed to perfectly fit a big family like ours. We loved it and will be back. B- Thanks again for everything...
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Week get away with the families
Guest: Jake
(Greensboro NC)
Date of Stay: 08/08/10
Review Submitted: 08/17/10
Just got back from a wonderful week at the "Dug Inn". It was a lovely home. There was enough room for everyone to spread out and we never felt like we were on top of each other. Nice neighbors also !
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WE LOVE OUR WEEK!!!
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/11/10
Review Submitted: 08/04/10
Our third year staying at the Dug-inn was on par with the first two! The beach is beautiful, and then we retreat to our beautiful home away from home! The house is always impecably clean, and just a wonderfully relaxing getaway! We loved our day trip to Shackelford from the ferry in Beaufort, a great idea!! Our 25th anniversary dinner at the Blue Moon Bistro in Beaufort was spectacular, as well. We always look forward to next year in Atlantic Beach. We have truly found our vacation spot! The Roberts Family Bel Air, MD
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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