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Oceanfront house with many upgrades in the heart of Atlantic Beach!

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Sand Castle
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Atlantic Beach, NC
  • Place, Crystal Coast Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Triple S Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Macon State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Oceanfront house with many upgrades in the heart of Atlantic Beach!

This charming cottage offers a floor plan that will fit any vacationer's needs. Third floor has an open living area, principal bedroom with private bath & a half bath. Second floor has 3 bedrooms with 1 bath. Private walkway to the beach.

Bedroom One: Queen Bed
Bedroom Two: Queen Bed
Bedroom Three: Queen Bed
Additional Sleeping area two Double Beds



*2-3 WEEK RENTALS WILL CHARGE 1 1/2 FEES FOR LINENS & CLEANING PRICE WILL NOT REFLECT ON WEBSITE * * 1 MONTH RENTALS WILL BE DOUBLE THE LINENS & CLEANING PRICE WILL NOT REFLECT ON WEBSITE *
* PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS *

All rates are subject to a departure cleaning, linen and reservation fee, 12.75% sales tax and a $79.00 Vacation Rental Damage Protection Plan. All fees and taxes are subject to change without notice.

NO SMOKING, NO PETS

All prices and/or descriptions are subject to change. Although every precaution is taken, errors in prices and/or descriptions do occur on our web site and in printing. We reserve the right to correct any such error.

** TWO OPTIONS FOR DAMAGE PROTECTION **
1. Damage Protection Insurance – For an additional $79.00, this plan covers up to $3,000 in unintentional damages to the rental unit that may occur during your stay. Report the damage to us, we’ll take care of the rest!
2. Security Deposit - $1,500 is immediately charged at time of booking. If the property is left undamaged, keys & parking passes returned, your security deposit will be refunded within 45 days after check out.
** PLEASE INITIAL ON YOUR PAPERWORK WHICH OPTION YOU PREFER ** ONE MUST BE SELECTED
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Atlantic Beach

Located in Atlantic Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. Fort Macon State Park and Beaufort Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and North Carolina Maritime Museum. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway and Mount Maker Charters are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Atlantic Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Crystal Coast Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Triple S Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Les and Sally Moore Public Beach Access - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Anchorage Marina - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 30 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Floyd's 1921 Restaurant Bar & Catering - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Sanitary Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tight Lines Pub & Brewing Co. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Amos Mosquitos - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront house with many upgrades in the heart of Atlantic Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront house with many upgrades in the heart of Atlantic Beach!?

As of Apr 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront house with many upgrades in the heart of Atlantic Beach! on May 23, 2026 start from $501, 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 Oceanfront house with many upgrades in the heart of Atlantic Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront house with many upgrades in the heart of Atlantic Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront house with many upgrades in the heart of Atlantic Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Atlantic Beach vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Triple S Marina, Crystal Coast Beaches, and Fort Macon State Park. Les and Sally Moore Public Beach Access and Anchorage Marina are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

marcia m.

Sand Castle is Great

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: We had family stay at the Sand Castle and we loved the house. The rooms suited our family perfectly. The view was lovely and all had a good time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandra V.

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

Beach

Good stay. Could use an awning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great beach escape

We had a great time as a family staying here for a long weekend. The property was very clean and the property manager was extremely helpful and easy to get in touch with. You can’t beat the proximity to the beach. Would definitely recommend this house to friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Great Place

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: Family and friends enjoyed the stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sand Castle - Atlantic Beach

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: Overall, Sand Castle was a great experience. The house, although a little older, was in good shape. We also really enjoyed being just a couple of miles from Fort Macon, and having our own personal walkway to the beach through the dunes.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Nora R.

Great Location but meh

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is great but the house is old and a bit rundown. We had issues with the TV not working but staff at Cannon & Gruber, the property company, responded quickly several times. Mike, the handy man, went above & beyond to get it working and came back when there were still issues on our third day. The roof leaked during a storm and the door on the top floor did not lock. It needs some refreshing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah S.

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

Nice house

So overall, we enjoyed this property. Even though it was oceanfront, it was quite a walk to get to the beach. Timed myself and it took nine minutes from the back porch till I actually reached the ocean. Considering it was oceanfront it was quite a walk. It is actually an easier walk to take the public access. I should’ve read the reviews about that earlier. The kitchen is a bit small and needs updated pots and pans. The washing machine is possessed and definitely needs to have a new one installed. I had to wash and then do an extra rinse and spin just to have the water drained from the clothes. The house had lots of room and we enjoyed that. It was a bit cluttered with decor, especially in the kitchen. But we had a nice time and enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jenny S.

Convenient, Clean, and Roomy!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay at the Sand Castle! The home was clean, spacious, and in a nice location. The private walkout was a bit weedy and tricky getting over the dune, apparently atlantic beach does not allow homes to build a walk out over the dunes. We discovered the public beach walkout just on the other side of the neighbors house was much easier to travel with a wagon and family members that have a hard time walking. The beach was very wide and not crowded. It's a farther walk to the ocean than anticipated. We also could not see the beach over the dunes from the deck. We did have a problem with the dryer not working but the realtor was quick with a response and had a repair man out the next day. Unfortunately it required a new part and could not be fixed til Thursday. We made the best of the situation and was able to laundry before heading home. The bedrooms were very spacious and had nice size closets and bathrooms. The kitchen is a little small for a home that sleeps 10 and the furniture in the living room could use an update along with more seating at the dinner table. It is nicely decorated but some are visibly broken and dusty. It could do without some decorations to allow for the occupants things. The garage was a nice added bonus to store our beach items in. Overall, we had a fun and relaxing week and that's what matters most.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

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

Sand Castle was a good choice!

Sand Castle is a great house in a great location. This is a spacious 3-story house with large rooms and a great floor plan for families or groups. There is an owner-suite on the third floor w/ a double vanity, large closet, etc. On the 2nd floor there are actually three bedrooms that share a spacious buddy-bath. (There’s a half-bath on the 3rd floor that adds some flex.) The rear bdrm on this floor is huge with two beds, a sofa and TV, plus a nice covered patio outside with a dune view. We appreciated the larger living room upstairs, although as some others have mentioned, one sofa is torn. Wish there were more chairs for the dining table because it only seats four. The rear deck is large with a great ocean view, although there is no sun protecting other than the umbrella at the table. We were lucky to have temps in the 80’s while we were there, but I imagine it would be too hot to use sometimes. The kitchen has plenty of silverware, dishes, pots etc. but was missing plastic pitchers and storage containers. We appreciated that there were chairs and some beach toys available to use, and I loved the private outdoor shower after the beach! The ocean front location is great! There is a long private boardwalk. The beach is really deep and uncrowded. The house was clean and the beds were comfortable; there are extra pillows & blankets. The décor was super-cluttered with shells, glass and breakable stuff everywhere which was really a headache with our small children (we moved a lot of it to the closets). I think the owners should have a locked closet and put lots of that stuff away when they rent! But the location is hard to beat! You can walk to Ft Macon and Amos Mosquitoes (the take-out there was fast and very good). We were thrilled to find this place for just 3-nights in mid-Sept....provided lots more space than a condo for just a little more money. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Beth L.

Meh

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Canon and Gruber are amazing so this is NOT a review of them! We were moved to this house after orginal reserved had issues. This house is old and dirty in a lot of places. Mold on the ceiling and in bathrooms. IT is very large and could accomdate a lot of people BUT if you want to cook, the oven and stove are barely functional - we cook and were unable to. You are a long walk from the beach and can see the ocean but not the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thom D.

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

Nice Place, Convenient

My wife's parents came to NC from Wisconsin, and we wanted a place that was close to Cape Lookout. This place was perfect. Great views. Clean. Close to the restaurants and really close to Fort Macon. We have a fantastic time!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Nice place!

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: Very nice place, but parking is a bit tight, especially with neighbors, service vehicles, etc. Really enjoyed the easy access to the beach!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger W.

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

Very nice and relaxing

Great property. Neighbors were awesome. We had a great time. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Kathy M.

Will Not Return

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First of all, there is only one way in and out of the house unless you jump off a 1 or 2 story deck. Upstairs door does not lock. All of the carpet was absolutely filthy and there was mold in the downstairs bedroom. We could not use the outside shower because the builder of the house next door said he was paying Mrs. Parnell's water bill and the faucet was in the shower which they had to go in. We could not park in the second parking place because of materials used for the new house was sitting on it. Any time we wanted to leave or return in our car, we had to ask the workers to move their vehicles. Trash and soiled clothes were all around the outside. "Stuff" was in every closet of the house, even men's underwear in the upstairs closet! In fact, there was so much "stuff" EVERYWHERE that we didn't have room to put the things we needed to have during our week of vacation. There was no mixer or measuring cups or mixing bowls in the kitchen, even though there were about twenty skillets. Go figure! It was advertised as having internet but internet wasn't installed until five days later. The dishwasher was not attached to cabinet. This cottage was not set up to be a "rental" and this rental agency needs to check this house out before renting it. The good news - we had plenty of towels but we paid extra for that.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jonathan H.

Sand Castle

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: Great House, needs some maintenance. Kitchen needs new appliances and yard needs better upkeep. Stairs from the decks to the walkway to the beach would be nice. I would stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Excellent Stay

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: 7 day rental, worked very well for our family get together. easy access to a lot of great dining options and stores, will keep them on our list for future stays.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich G.

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

Very comfortable stay

The property is right on the beach with easy access. So convenient with young kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

Another great stay at "Sand Castle"

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: This is the second time we have stayed at "Sand Castle." We love the location, at the Fort Macon end of Atlantic Beach, and we love the size, with four bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. The kitchen is well equipped, and the decks have a beautiful view directly over the ocean. The door knob from the garage to the front storage room was locked and broken. We had to walk out the back entrance and around the house to get to the beach. No response to the "Fix It" report during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Michael Y.

Sandcastle

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property description is not accurate. Two of the bedrooms are adjoined by a common bathroom. This does not allow for much privacy. Refrigerator is in bad shape- missing the pieces that hold items in the door. Living room couch is in bad shape-seat is torn. You have to go out the front door,street side, and back around the house to get to the beach. It is 100 yards to the beach with the last bit over a steep dune, wooden walkway only covers the first 75 yards. Outside trash collection cans were full when we arrived. Occupants have to put trash out themselves. I have rented from other agencies, they have people who do this for the renter. I am on vacation- don't want to remember to put the trash out. Wi-fi signal does not reach the entire house. Good- Beds comfortable, lots of beach stuff in the basement.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach access

My husband and I traveled to Atlantic Beach with 2 other couples. We found the SandCastle to be situated in a peaceful area and loved that it was right on the beach. It had plenty of room for the six of us. The inside was a bit worn and it would benefit from a little de- cluttering; less decorations and more clear surfaces instead. But while I would have preferred it to be a little nicer on the inside, it still provided us with a great place to stay while we enjoyed the beautiful beach for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Vacation 2021

Everything about our stay was fantastic!! From finding you online to the rental process to check in( super easy) to our stay. We absolutely loved our time on Atlantic Beach. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kassy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

runaround from property management

It seems as though we were the first occupants of the season and the rental was not prepared. We did not have any towels or linens the first night so we couldn't shower to go out to dinner and we had to sleep on top of the comforters. The internet was out the ENTIRE time we were at the house and we had to deal with the cable/internet company for several hours on several different occasions, rather than the property management company taking care of it for us. They told us repeatedly that someone was going to talk to the owner about getting us a partial refund, but it just felt like they were putting us off. Ultimately they never got back to us about the partial refund. They did repair several broken cabinets and slow draining drains during out stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Emil C.

Charming Beach House Getaway!

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: Sand Castle was a superlative home for our family holiday week! We particularly enjoyed the walking-distance proximity to Fort Macon State Park and the home's carefully chosen beach decor. Each room was uniquely decorated: we named the rooms for fun, such as "Monkey's Paw" and "Little Mermaids." This is a very spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home and we certainly plan to return for a future family getaway! Cannon & Gruber was also great to deal with as the realty company handling the transactions.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Wedding Weekend!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Our wedding weekend!!! We loved the house! We love the rental company and their staff. However, our stay was a little inconvenienced. When I did a visit before renting I had noticed the old soiled linens were still there. Also the housekeeping was spotty. I made a call to the rental company to see if the linen company could come back out to pick them up. The kids and a few adults had to step over the linen pile the whole stay. Not to mention the ones downstairs were discolored for whatever reason. Overall the house and our stay in the house was perfect.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family Get Together

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time. I would recommend that the sheets be fitted for double beds. They seemed a bit big.

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