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Pet friendly cottage steps from the beach

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Pet friendly cottage steps from the beach

You are a 2 minute stroll to the beach access at our 2 bedroom 2 bath Escape Hatch. We have beach chairs available and at the end of your beach day shower off at the outdoor shower with hot and cold water. Open concept living kitchen area with WiFi and smart TV. Bedrooms have queen beds and TV’s. Walking distance to local restaurants, bars and shopping.
On site free parking and pet friendly with a $50 non-refundable deposit. Max of 4 guest. Weekly rentals Sun to Sun preferred June-August.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

There is a $50 non-refundable pet fee

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2851981vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Atlantic Beach

Located in Atlantic Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum and Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Coral Bay Shopping Center and Morehead Plaza Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Big Rock Stadium or Cougar Stadium.
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Atlantic Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Crystal Coast Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Circle Regional Beach Access - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Anchorage Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 28 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowes Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mug Shot Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet friendly cottage steps from the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Pet friendly cottage steps from the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet friendly cottage steps from the beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet friendly cottage steps from the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet friendly cottage steps from the beach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Crystal Coast Beaches and Circle Regional Beach Access. Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail and Coral Bay Shopping Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is bright, cheery, and clean; the beds are comfortable; and the kitchen is well-appointed. Van, our host, was also very welcoming. The location is fantastic - just a short walk from the beach. We hope to be back!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect. So clean when we arrived, pet friendly, and great communication. Steps from the beach we were able to go everyday, and the neighborhood was great for dog walking. We loved it. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Absolutely best location

Very clean, great communication.....wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
We enjoyed hosting Patricia and hope we see her gain at the Escape Hatch
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E.

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed our stay and we look forward to coming back as soon as possible!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2022
Thank you for being a great guest. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great house and location!

We loved this house - outdoor shower was great, and it’s so close to the beach. Van was a great host, and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a super cute, clean, well cared for and well stocked property. It’s an easy walk to the beach and around the neighborhood. Owner is communicative and kind. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I want to say how nice it is to back up to the house and have about four steps to carry your luggage into the house! You can see the beach access about 3 short blocks away. Wondering places to walk the dogs. This is the most quiet place i have ever stayed. Plan on staying here again for sure. Great restaurants close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Billie, So glad you had an enjoyable stay and thanks for leaving the house so clean. We sure hope you think of us on your next trip to our beach. Van
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Great place!

Beautiful little house with plenty of room and close access to beach and walking distance to the shopping and restaurants. We had a great time and owner is very courteous and accommodating. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2025
Brandon, It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to you returning to our Escape Hatch. Van
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Great relaxing get away!

The property was everything we wanted it to be. Very enjoyable stay. Loved the outdoor shower!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2024
Kathy, We so enjoyed hosting you and thanks so much for leaving the house in perfect condition. Hope to see you back again on your next visit to the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew h.

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

Great location!

Van was great to deal with! Great location at AB.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property could not be better and have every need covered. Water pressure was so good in shower I hated to come home. I hope we were good guests. Blessed be
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Perfect getaway

Clean, close to beach property was the perfect getaway for our family of four plus dog. Conveniently located near restaurants and the beach (walkable to both) and just down the road from the grocery. Highly recommend. Host was proactive and property exceeded expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita R.

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

Awesome spring break

The house felt like a home not a rental. My family was comfortable and enjoyed our stay. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Excellent stay

This house was clean upon arrival and Van was very open and communicated well through-out the entire stay. The walk to the beach was less than five minutes, which was great when traveling with a child and dog. We are already making arrangements for a second stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time! The house was perfect for us and our dog. It was an easy walk to the beach and multiple restaurants. Van was a very thoughtful host who was responsive and checked in with us during our trip to make sure we were happy. The kitchen was stocked with necessities which made it easy to cook in. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Great little house, great location

We loved staying here. We got lucky with early May weather and the location was wonderful. My wife loves the Posh Pelican and AB Surf shop and her being able to walk to both may not be a good thing!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Very pleased.

The house was clean, quiet, comfortable and had everything we could ask for for a anniversary stay. The property manager was friendly, attentive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Just right for our short weekend

Only in for a short weekend so did not get to fully explore what the property had to offer. Location was great. Short walk to the beach. Owner very helpful and quick to respond
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
We enjoyed hosting you and thanks for leaving the house so clean. We hope to see you again on your next trip to the beach.
Verified

8/10 Good

Janette B.

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

Cute cottage close to beach

We enjoyed our stay at the “Escape Hatch”. A few minutes walk to the beach in a cute little cottage, located in a quiet neighborhood. Van was easy to communicate with and informative about the area. We hope to return next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
Janette, It was a pleasure hosting your family. I am so glad you had an enjoyable stay. Thanks for leaving the house in such a tidy condition. We will look forward to seeing you at the Escape Hatch on your next trip to Atlantic Beach. Van
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Perfect dog-friendly spot in Atlantic Beach

My wife and I stayed at the Escape Hatch between Christmas and New Year's with our dog. The location and amenities were perfect for us. The house was clean with a well appointed kitchen. We enjoyed relaxing on the wrap-around deck in the mornings with our coffee. The location was great. It is a short walk from the beach and several restaurants/bars, and a short drive to Fort Macon State Park. Staying in winter we didn't take advantage of the kayaks, but will keep in mind for a future visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Matthew was a perfect guest. He communicated well, followed all the house rules and left the house perfect and clean. I hope he considers us again on his next visit to the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

Short get away

The place was just as it stayed in the VRBO listing. It was clean and neat. Very convenient to beach and some restaurants as well as some shops. We loved that we got to take our dog with us. We loved the porch chairs where we could drink coffee and relax in the mornings and evenings. The weather was beautiful the days we stayed. We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2024
Cynthia, We enjoyed having you at the Escape Hatch and so nice meeting you guys on the beach. We sure hope to see you on your next beach vacation and I hope the fish will be biting. Van
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Relaxing

This home is furnished so cute, with everything that we could have possibly needed. The location is great on a very quite street. There's gates on the patio to contain a pet or small child. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Diane, We enjoyed hosting you and your family. I am so glad you guys had an enjoyable beach vacation. We would love to see you again at the Escape Hatch on your next trip to the area. Van
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Escape Hatch

This place is truly an escape hatch. The location to the beach and shopping places are right at your doorstep. The neighborhood is quiet and has beautiful landscaping. The house is equipped with everything you need and the host was always in touch and available. If you want to get away to escape and refresh, this is a place for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Fantastic Location & Vacation

Loved our stay! Van was welcoming and communicative. Anything you could need for your stay was available. Water pressure for the shower was awesome and height of shower was good for anybody. Most comfortable bed ever! Location of the house was perfect, 2 blocks to the beach with restaurants and shops close-by. Quiet neighborhood with welcoming neighbors. Thank you Van... We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

Cute cottage in great location

This property was as advertised and overall we were very pleased with our stay. It is a short, easy walk to the beach, shops, and a few restaurants (recommended lunch at the Shark Shack). It had a great set up for our small dog with a gated deck. The weather was great for sitting outside on the deck and the outdoor shower made return trips from the beach easy. It was a great spot for a long weekend getaway. There are a few things that could be improved like including a rod in the front bedroom closet, hooks near the showers, and a few more kitchen essentials (e.g. non-cutlery kitchen utensils, glasses). The hall bathroom door/lock also stuck sometimes. But overall these were very minor inconveniences and did not impact our lovely stay. The owner is very friendly, flexible and easy to communicate with. We would recommend this rental and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2022
Thank you for your review and am so glad you enjoyed your stay. I appreciate your suggestions. I will have the closet bar and door addressed. I will also reevaluate our kitchen utensils. Hope we see you again.

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