Papa Jim's Front Porch-Oceanview Condo, Community Pool, 2 min walk to Beach
Sunday to Sunday, 7 day rentals only, during the prime season of June, July, and August. Unit must book a 7 night stay, but off season the check in and check out date can vary. Please inquire!
This Tar Landing condo is the perfect family vacation home! Families and friends will enjoy the breath-taking ocean views. Come sit on Papa Jim's front porch and have an ice-cold glass of sweet tea, or relax and enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine. The spacious & comfortable condo is outfitted with everything you will need while on vacation. Plus the community pool and clubhouse are always a hit! There is also a small shallow pool for very young children, and plenty of nice lounge chairs and seating to catch some rays and relax. There is a swing set area for the little ones to get rid of some of their energy. And the best part about this unit is the private community beach walkway is directly across from the unit! Just a 2 minute walk to the beach from your front door. Can't beat that! The walkway features an area to rinse off all the sand from the beach, including a foot spray and shower.
Please be aware this unit only allows 2 car parking spaces. There is an area by the mailboxes where one other car can be parked. It is located outside the gate. But this space cannot be guaranteed. There is no other overflow parking inside the gated community. HOA requires parking passes inside the complex, and they monitor this daily. HOA will not allow more than 10 people to stay per unit, so please keep this in mind when booking. Guests are not allowed to have pets. All At Waves Edge guests pay a 55.00 damage protection fee at time of booking. This covers you up to 1500.00, ONLY IF GUESTS REPORT the DAMAGES BEFORE CHECK OUT to the PROPERTY MANAGER. No willful damages will be covered. Check in after 4 pm, and check out before 10 am.
As you enter into this gorgeous condo, on the left side you will see a bedroom with two twin day beds. A full bath connects with the next bedroom-which has three twin beds and a full bed. This area would be perfect for the children to gather in. There is a Smart TV in this room for the kids to enjoy. The washer and dryer are on this floor in a hallway closet, and across from the laundry is a closet with an extra fridge to keep cold drinks and extra food supplies.
Head upstairs to the second floor where you will find the beautiful kitchen with stylish granite counter-tops. The kitchen opens up directly to the living room and dining area, and from there head outside on the deck to see the spectacular view of the ocean. There is a Smart TV in the main living room for family viewing. Just past the kitchen are a bar area and a full bath that leads into another bedroom. This bedroom has a queen bed and a set of bunk beds. Notice the private door that leads outside...
The top floor has two bedrooms, both with king-size beds. Each bedroom has it's own large bathroom with double vanities and a garden tub/shower combo.. *Bonus* there is an extra stand up shower that joins both bathrooms together! Plenty of places for everyone to get cleaned up after the beach :) Both of these rooms have Smart TVs to enjoy a little relaxing time.
This amazing home is extremely close to Fort Macon’s State park. No boats, jet skis, trailers, campers, or motorcycles are allowed at Tar Landing. All TVs are Smart TVs, so log into your own apps or bring your Roku or Firestick. Each TV also has regular cable to enjoy from the Spectrum TV app.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the neighborhood
Atlantic Beach
Located in Atlantic Beach, this condo is on the beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum and Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway.
Atlantic Beach, NC
What's nearby
Fort Macon State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Crystal Coast Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Triple S Marina - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Les and Sally Moore Public Beach Access - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Anchorage Marina - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
Havelock Station - 31 min drive
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Floyd's 1921 Restaurant Bar & Catering - 9 min drive
Circle K - 3 min drive
Tight Lines Pub & Brewing Co. - 9 min drive
Jacks Waterfront Bar - 9 min drive
AB Bottle Co - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Papa Jim's Front Porch-Oceanview Condo, Community Pool, 2 min walk to Beach pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Papa Jim's Front Porch-Oceanview Condo, Community Pool, 2 min walk to Beach?
As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Papa Jim's Front Porch-Oceanview Condo, Community Pool, 2 min walk to Beach on Aug 23, 2026 start from $562, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Papa Jim's Front Porch-Oceanview Condo, Community Pool, 2 min walk to Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Papa Jim's Front Porch-Oceanview Condo, Community Pool, 2 min walk to Beach?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Papa Jim's Front Porch-Oceanview Condo, Community Pool, 2 min walk to Beach located?
Nestled on the beach, this Atlantic Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Macon State Park and Crystal Coast Beaches. Les and Sally Moore Public Beach Access and Triple S Marina are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great as always. We’ve been going to Tar Landing for 45 years and have stayed at Papa Jim’s porch multiple times. We love it there.
My family and I came down from Montana and this was the perfect size house for all of us. We enjoyed the property and being able to wake up and look at the ocean. The property manager Heather was awesome and very helpful. All in all a wonderful place to stay on vacation.
Alyssa O.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to review us!
Heather :)
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sharon G.
Aug 16, 2022
Excellent Tar Landing Condo
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great week, great condo
We had a wonderful stay at Papa Jim's. There was plenty of room for everyone! Really loved have the extra fridge on the first floor. The view of the ocean was really nice and relaxing. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed. The area was very quiet and peaceful. Would love to stay here again! :)
Alan K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dana K.
Jul 4, 2023
Great view and location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice condo. Very clean & Close to beach. Heather is very easy to communicate with and close by if needed.
Another amazing vacation at Atlantic beach NC. Check in was simple, Heather made everything perfect. I called her with a few little problems, and she sent out Andy right away, and took care it things immediately. . Plenty of space for our family, with room left over.
Betty K.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2021
Thx Betty! Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you back again soon.
Heather :)
Loved the condo. We’ve stayed at probably 6 other condos in Tar Landing over the last 40 years and this was our favorite. Best view in the whole complex. The beds already being made was a nice extra touch.
Heather was great to work with and very helpful. Can’t wait till next year.
Jamie n.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Katie G.
Jul 3, 2024
The best experience in the last several years
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our family goes to Atlantic Beach every year and this rental was the best experience we’ve had in a long time. Details on how to access the property were very clear and everything within the rental was better than expected.
Katie G.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 12, 2024
Thanks so much for the great review!
Heather
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Katie G.
Jul 2, 2024
The best experience in the last several years
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our family goes to Atlantic Beach every year and this rental was the best experience we’ve had in a long time. Details on how to access the property were very clear and everything within the rental was better than expected.
Great property with even better location. Very clean and linens and towels were plentiful! Kitchen is well stocked but they could replace some of the pans that have the finish coming off. VERY small kitchen, so use it wisely! Loved the 2nd fridge downstairs, the filtered water at the kitchen sink and the amazing views. Thanks for sharing your property with us again (also stayed in 2020).
Jenny W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2022
Thx so much Jenny! I will get those pans replaced :) Hope to have you again next summer as well!
Heather/Property Manager
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brenna P.
Feb 6, 2019
Awesome rental!
We loved our stay! We have been coming to Atlantic Beach for over 15 years for summer vacation. Our family has grown and we decided to try a new place. The condo was perfect for our group of 9 and we still had plenty of extra room. It was 3 levels, so a great option for families with young kids who want to stay up after the kids are in bed. It was clean, beds were very comfortable, condo was well stocked and it was a perfect walking distance to the beach. Heather was great to work with! We would definitely stay here again :)
Brenna P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Thank you SO much for the lovely review :) I try to make things easy as possible for my guests. Thank you for noticing :) Sure hope to see y'all again this coming summer!
Heather
Beautiful view, kept up well with the exception of the oven not working the last three days of our stay and the stovetop not working the last two days of our stay. Tar Landing is very nice and we love that property, I was disappointed we had to throw out a lot of food upon leaving and we were on a one week vacation so making time for repair people to come i and fix the stove and oven was not something we wanted to wait around for, I feel that we should have been given some money back due to that issue alone, but it was not offered.
Rebecca K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lee Ann F.
Jun 16, 2025
Funk vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The rental was wonderful as usual. The only suggestion or thing I would say is the pillows on the beds really need to be replaced. They are old and flat. The sheets this year were also difficult bc they are obviously not deep pocket so never stayed on the mattress. Otherwise the unit is just what we needed!
The condo was well equipped with everything we needed. Very convenient to go to the beach and the pool. It was the best location of the complex. The lighting in the condo was great, but might need an up date on a few fans and fixtures, but that’s just an opinion from a lighting girl. My daughter asked if we could stay at this condo every time we come. So I would say it was a great mini vacation for our family and friends. ❤️❤️
Melissa F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 27, 2020
So glad y'all enjoyed your stay! Come back again soon :)
Heather
Such a great week in AB while participating in the Big Rock Fishing Tournament. We would definitely stay here again! Great spot, awesome access to the beach and lots of space for a crowd. Some comments below, but great rental overall!
Pros:
Front door access to the beach
Space throughout the condo
2 full refrigerators
Very comfortable beds, pillows and bedding
Comfortable porch furniture, including a cool swing
Filtered water in kitchen
Well stocked kitchen
Grill, grill utensils and charcoal
Comfy living room
Property manager, Heather is a gem, so easy to work with, and cares about her owners and guests! Very easy to work with.
Cons:
Small Outside trash can and dumpster is far away and gets full quickly
Small kitchen
Kitchen furniture takes up a lot of space, so it's tough to move around during meals
Parking - only 2 spots
Out of date TVs and Stereo equipment
No TV in front downstairs basement (with two trundles)
Jenny W.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2020
Thanks for the great review :) Great feedback as well. We will be updating the tvs very soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Grace H.
Aug 6, 2024
2024 Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family had a wonderful week staying at papa Jim’s Front Porch! The condo was as listed and more. The view was wonderful from the deck. We sat on the swing every day. The property was clean and well maintained. Heather was wonderful to work with!! I would recommend, but would rather keep it a secret..lol! We have been coming down and staying only at Tar Landing on and off since 1987. We spend most of our time at the beach. But do love Amos Mosquito and The Island Grille. We always visit Beaufort and the water front in Morehead City. I gave 5 stars on everything except the condition, but only for a couple things that could use a refresh.
Grace H.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Robby H.
Jul 24, 2024
Location-Location-Location!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
What can I say about Papa Jim's? Amazing views, plenty of beds, and the perfect spot for a family vacation. We have been staying at Tar Landing Villas for 25 years. My family owned a condo there until 2021. It is the best place to vacation on the island in my opinion. The Property Manager, Heather went above and beyond to help us with some issues we had with the cleaners and some things we needed for the condo and she was so kind and helpful. The beach is private and I was really surprised that it wasn't as busy as I thought it would be, which we loved. We normally come down in August but July was great. We love the pool and the views of the ocean were great. We even left the doors open one night to listen to the ocean while we slept. It is a great spot for a large family with children. Thank you to Heather for making our stay amazing! And this is a place we would definitely stay at again!
Robby H.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Lori R.
Jul 26, 2023
Papa Jim’s Recent Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Heather was very polite, professional and helpful. Overall, we liked the community and size of the condo. There were a few issues with cleanliness, leaks that caused wet ceiling tiles, trash receptacles that were too small and numerous spiders (on the bottom floor). View was great, and a quick walk to the beach. I’m sure the issues we noticed will be remedied with Heather’s involvement.
Thx for the nice review. Hope to see y'all again soon.
Heather
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sharon G.
Aug 17, 2022
Excellent Tar Landing Condo
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great week, great condo
This was not our first time staying at this property. It is just as advertised with plenty of space for a family with children to spread out. The place is always clean, the kitchen is well stocked, and the views are amazing. Property manager is wonderful to work with. Very responsive and helpful! We will surely be back again!
We had an amazing stay! The only thing we’d say needs to be improved is the age of the TV and remotes. I don’t even think they need to be upgraded to the newest models, but at least a few years newer! Other than that everything was absolutely stunning!!
Juawon K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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