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Steps to the beach! 3BR/2.5BA Oceanfront condo complex

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign reading "Owner's Guest."
A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, white chairs, a sofa, and a TV.
A balcony with a blue chair, a pool, and a building with multiple balconies in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a TV, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
An aerial view of a residential area with multiple tennis courts, a swimming pool, and surrounding greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Crystal Coast Beaches

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Atlantic Beach, NC
  • Place, Crystal Coast Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Country Club of the Crystal Coast
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Macon State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd bedroom

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hall Bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower

Master Bath

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Atlantic Beach

Located in Atlantic Beach, this condo is on the beach. Fort Macon State Park and Beaufort Historic Site are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Coral Bay Shopping Center and Morehead Plaza Shopping Center. Traveling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway. Motor boating, surfing/body boarding, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
Atlantic Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Crystal Coast Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Country Club of the Crystal Coast - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 9 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 31 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El's Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Wheelhouse Taproom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to the beach! 3BR/2.5BA Oceanfront condo complex have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to the beach! 3BR/2.5BA Oceanfront condo complex?

As of Nov 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to the beach! 3BR/2.5BA Oceanfront condo complex on May 3, 2027 start from $370, 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.

Is Steps to the beach! 3BR/2.5BA Oceanfront condo complex pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the beach! 3BR/2.5BA Oceanfront condo complex?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the beach! 3BR/2.5BA Oceanfront condo complex?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the beach! 3BR/2.5BA Oceanfront condo complex located?

Nestled on the beach, this Atlantic Beach condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal Coast Beaches and Country Club of the Crystal Coast. Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail and Coral Bay Shopping Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect as well as the location to the beach and the pool, the host were wonderful to deal with. The area was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo and location, just steps away from the beach. Plenty of room for our family and it had everything you could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice condo on the first floor. Short walk to the beach. Communication with the host was fast and easy. Beach supplies (chairs, umbrella, boogie boards) in the room and available to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Our group had a wonderful stay! We had everything we needed, and everything was as listed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocepek Stay

We enjoyed our stay and all the surrounding areas while there. From Morehead City to Beaufort. Found many restaurants to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach Stay!

The place was lovely and just as described. The hosts provided excellent and detailed information about the property, how everything operated and regarding check-in. They were responsive and very kind. We would stay here again and recommend the place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for providing us with an great place to stay for our beach vacation this year! Communication was excellent throughout the process and our stay. We had a problem with the microwave shorting out (brand new unit, manufacturing defect) They ran us out another unit right away! Such great service! While the grounds and the complex were a little dated and slightly rough in spots, the unit was in great shape and current. It provided us with a perfect "Home Base" for all our vacation activities. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would recommend this condo for a beach stay. The unit is a very short walk to the Atlantic Beach which is delightful. This beach with clear water and soft sand is incredibly clean. I will return to this beach. The area is a short drive to some great restaurants. The condo is decorated nicely and the owners are quick to respond with concerns. My only hesitation with the property is the internet is very slow and at times, did not work at all.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Clean, well-stocked kitchen, laundry was convenient and even had beach chairs, umbrellas and toys. Easy access to the beach and pools. Quiet and pleasant. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

We really enjoyed our stay! Jason was great at answering my questions promptly and suggesting restaurants! This condo was a great location for our family. So close to the beautiful beach. Hoping to be back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very Nice

Wonderful condo perfect for the family. This particular development is really nice with 3 pools.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

The Sheppards made our stay easy! Everything was clean and very well stocked. The boardwalk to the beach in new and well lit at night. The salt water pools were great too, not to busy and very clean. We will be return customers for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well maintained, lovely property. No view, but very private. Close to the beach and the pool. Corner unit feels bigger and has more light!
Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Walk

The walk to the beach was close and neat. Easily accessible. Enjoyed the beutiful coastal decor. Only wish there was an ocean view but we could hear the surf from the porch
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

We had such a great experience last year, we decided to do it again this year. To our surprise it was even better! It’s such a great location for the beach and pool. Our little ones didn’t want to come home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steps to beach

Needed room for 6 adults & 1 preteen. This was perfect. Had previously stayed a few miles down the road & were apprehensive about switching. This was great!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, friendly people on site & neighbor’s. Green turtles hatched and we seen it. Amazing!!

The gate access to beach was stuck and difficult to use the whole time. Frustrating. Kids room sink water wouldn’t go down. Killed a cockroach. NC Aquarium excellent, and Ferry shuttle to Shackford Island, wild horses, and light house was great. Fort Macon tour and Maritime museum great. Overall amazing time. How does the deposit refund come ? We left it much cleaner than we found it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 20, 2022
Hi Karen, We are thrilled to hear you had an amazing time during your stay! We do apologize for the issues you noted below. We have personally confirmed the gate for the beach is working appropriately, and have made adjustments to the sink in the half bathroom to ensure the pop up drain is functioning correctly. Our unit is treated monthly by a pest control service, in addition to other steps, to try to ensure our guests' stays are bug free. We’re very sorry you experienced an incident otherwise, and we will work with our pest control and cleaning teams to take further action as possible. As you know, we have spoken directly regarding your question on a deposit, but will comment on this for the good of any other potential guests that may read the review. No specific security deposit is collected for a stay with us through VRBO. In the event that damages were to occur that require compensation, VRBO reserves the right to charge up to $250 to the card used for the booking. Therefore, since no funds are held during your stay, there is no need for a refund. Again, we are so thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and really appreciate your feedback! The Sheppards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This condo had everything we needed and wanted except the view. We’ve stayed at the Island Beach & Racket Club 4 years in a row and this was the best unit yet. Closest unit to the steps, pool, and boardwalk to the beach we’ve ever had, the only thing lacking was a view of the beach from the unit & a working elevator. The unit had one of the largest balconies of any unit we’ve previously stayed in, was well decorated, but we wish was setup a bit better for Relaxing in front of the TV for late family movies. The staff was friendly and courteous, and wanted to ensure our stay was good. The unit had a great washer and dryer that was full-size enabling us to keep things clean without creating a workout due to its full size capacity and working condition. The price was a little high especially lacking the view, but made up for it some with its location. The unit has a well stocked kitchen also that will likely need some attention soon, as the doors and drawers are showing signs of significant wear but had everything we needed for the week and then some. While we were on sight a storm took out the elevator so being on the 1st floor was a blessing. In general this is also the only beach we’ve ever been to where we felt we could setup up our stuff and leave it without having to worry about someone bothering with our belongings, everyone we met was friendly and the location was centrally located for all of the area things we wanted to do. We’d stay again and go back today if we could.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacay 22

Very Nice location. Easy access to the beach, pool, local shops and restaurants. Short walk to the Sound side for fishing or nature hikes. Nice screened in porch to relax at night. No issues with parking. Overall very nice, and very enjoyable vacation. Would definitely go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!

This property is the most perfect spot! We had the best vacation ever! The location is perfect and the condo had everything we needed . Getting to beach and store was so easy! Love love this place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family beach trip

The Shepherds were great. The condo had plenty of room and the short walk to the beach made life easy for out little ones. We couldn’t have been happier!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

May Beach escape.

Jason is a wonderful communicator. Very helpful and everexpected was there plus. Very clean comfortable place. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

I took my kids and grandbaby for a mini vacation. This was a great place, very convenient location, and very clean and nice. Beach access was just a minute walk. Owners were very responsive and easy to communicate with. We will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo, great location

The condo was clean, bright, and spacious. We had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable, kitchen well equipped, and there was plenty of hot water in the the bathrooms. The parking area was convenient and easy to use. The best part, of course, was the proximity to the beach. The wooden walkway to the private beach access is just a few steps away and leads to an uncrowded, beautiful beach. Mr. Sheppard is a great host and very easy to communicate with. I highly recommend this rental to anyone going to the Atlantic Beach area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Condo with backdoor access to beach

Handy to the beach, Swansboro, Beaufort and Morehead city. Nice to have pools as well as the sea to swim at.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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