Marines peaceful retreat, TheStation @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer

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A living room with a green sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a painting of a beach scene.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a small shelf with a plant.
A white Speed Queen washer and dryer set in a laundry room with patterned wallpaper and a 'ON BEACH TIME' sign.
A round dining table with a black top, surrounded by wooden chairs with cushioned seats.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a window with a sign above it.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Toys
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Holly Ridge, NC
  • Place, Onslow County Public Library - Sneads Ferry Branch
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, North Shore Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, North Topsail Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Van Gogh’s Almond Blossom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Holly Ridge

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Shelter Game Land and North Topsail Beach, while Thurston Art Gallery and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center 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 cycling.
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Holly Ridge, NC

What's nearby

  • Onslow County Public Library - Sneads Ferry Branch - 8 min drive - 11.2 km
  • North Shore Golf Course - 9 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Thurston Art Gallery - 9 min drive - 13.3 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 11 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Surf City Beach - 11 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fish Monger's Honest Seafood - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪City Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Marines peaceful retreat, TheStation @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 5 total).

How much is parking at Marines peaceful retreat, TheStation @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Marines peaceful retreat, TheStation @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marines peaceful retreat, TheStation @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Marines peaceful retreat, TheStation @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Onslow County Public Library - Sneads Ferry Branch, North Shore Golf Course and North Topsail Beach. Holly Shelter Game Land and Thurston Art Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A quiet, rural property. Centralized for many different excursions. Huge, well maintained yard for a furry friend. Easy communication with the property owner was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cute Air B&B. We stayed during the hottest time of the year and the A/C worked like a dream. Also, very pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Thank you Lorna, appreciate the kind words.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place to stay

Only one thing missing, water pressure
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
Thank you, Ethel, glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We’re looking into this…we use an energy efficient tankless water heater.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable Stay

The property us in a great location. The hosts are easy to communicate with. It's great if you have dogs. Very clean and comfortable as well. Overall great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
Thanks a ton for the thoughtful review, Christina.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach trip

Good location just 15 min to beach. Comfortable space for 4 young adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
We were happy to host your young adults. They left the sweetest message in our guest book. We were happy to be part of their special memories. Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Abby Station was very relaxing. Close to the beach but also feeling secluded. A big thanks the Matt and Debra for making our suns first time at the beach safe and enjoyable. It felt like a home away from home. We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Spot

We were looking for a last-minute getaway near North Topsail Beach, and The Station fit our needs perfectly. It was clean, inviting and had everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and were sad to head home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words, Ellen. We are glad to hear everything was up to your standards with cleanliness and that it fit your needs perfectly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house and property were exactly as described. The host went over and beyond all expectations.

Everything you could possibly need is provided.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2024
Thank you, Bonnie. We are glad you had such a great stay. We look forward to seeing you again next year at Abbey Acres!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Matt's place was beautiful! We were only 20 minutes from family staying at the beach. It was nice to come back to peace and quiet at the end of the day!! Everything was wonderful! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you Gail, we were happy to provide you with a beautiful and peaceful quiet place to enjoy your time. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant & Relaxing

We had a very relaxing stay with our large dog at this house while visiting our Marine at camp Geiger. The house and property were as advertised. I would definitely recommend this home. Matt was great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
Thanks Beth. Glad you enjoyed your time here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation 2023

This house was perfect for our summer family vacation. We couldn’t get over how cutely decorated it was. The house was so close to everything! Only 11 minutes from the beach entrances and tasty restaurants! Low tide steak house is a for sure a must try. Matt was super nice and helped any time we needed anything. Thank you so much for making our stay great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
Thank you Elizabeth. We are happy to be able to provide your family a perfect house for your family vacation. We certainly are close to many restaurants and the beach. We were happy to provide you with such service. You are welcome back anytime and we hope to see you soon. Matt & Debra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the Abbey!

We love staying here! This is our third year staying with Matt & Debra and our first year staying in the Station. My husband in particular had been eyeing the Station since our first stay due to the fire engine parked outside. We finally moved from the Safari (which is also spectacular!) to the Station and loved it! Its wonderful to have a washer & dryer in the unit having a toddler along with us, and Matt & Debra always go above and beyond to accommodate our entire family - pups included. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review Samantha. We look forward to having your family back again at Abbey Acres soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Spot!

Short drive to the beach! We were a little upset when there wasn’t a spot in the listing saying there was a pet fee but then later found out there was one. The air conditioner was a little whack however the owner said they were going to fix this! It was very clean and has a lovely kitchen set up. We loved the beach here and will be back to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2024
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the property's cleanliness, the kitchen, and the closeness to the beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Short and Suite

We had a quick overnight stay while visiting Camp Geiger. Ther unit was clean and comfortable. Matt was very generous with amenities. Listing indicated TV. There was no TV but there was equipment to project from a laptop. Short drive to the beach as well. Would recommend to others. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
Thanks Carl. Will hookup TV asap. Appreciate the feedback. Hope to host you guys again sometime. Semper Fi!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second time around

Our second time visiting and just as last time we had a wonderful stay. We appreciate the fly bags around the wooded area which helped keep the bugs at bay. We remember that being a minor issue especially at night last time with letting the dog out but no issues at all this time. We appreciate the high speed internet and amenities especially in the laundry room. Love the eco-friendliness of things. Again would recommend an extra ac unit in the back rooms or an extra standing fan to help keep things cool but we understand! We look forward to coming back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2024
Thank you for your review. We will look into the fans for the bedrooms. We look forward to having you back at Abbey Acres.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Southern Charm in the woods

My husband and 3 year old very much enjoyed our two day stay at The Station. Matt is easy to communicate with. The home is warm and friendly. Our 3 year old LOVED the Fire Truck. We decided to come a few days early while we waited for our Beach House and we agree we hope to do this every year! The house is charming and all amenities are provided with linens and towel. The extra doggy waste bags and doggy towels were appreciated! We loved the privacy but also close enough to grab food to go and the Dollar General is close enough for any last minute grabs. The back rooms got a tad warm and the hot water in both showers were just a tad tricky but overall we loved it and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thank you Sara, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and that your son loved the Firetruck. Look forward to hosting you again at Abbey Acres.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

They are serious when they say dog friendly!

From the moment we booked, Matt was 1 step ahead of me. He asked about our dogs (size and friendliness), sent us things to do in the area with dogs, and was very prompt with any questions I had. The rental itself was awesome. We were greeted with a dog themed wreath, found 2 large dog beds, a cabine first aid kit and baggies for outside. He even thought to have a flashlight by the door for late night potty breaks. What really impressed me was the air purifier and the extension cord blocks in each room with USB capabilities. The only thing that I think could be improved was the air circulation to the bedrooms. Maybe a portable oscillating fan? Other than that, it was amazing. We will definitely look to book again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2024
Thank you, Cori, for your kind words. We look forward to your next stay at Abbey Acres.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, Adorable place, Sadly won't return

The home was very nice, extremely homey and comfortable. Honestly the biggest complaint we had was the showers. The "master" bathroom was pretty much impossible to shower in. The shower has a steady drip stream and the balance between scalding hot and ice cold was terrible. Not to mention it was SO tiny you could hardly move around. My 6'2" husband had to remove the shower caddy to even get in and literally touched the walls while in the shower. The main bathroom shower was just a tad better, once we figured out the trick to get comfortable water. Loved that the owners were accommodating to our service dog, little touches were very welcoming. Matt and Debra were also excellent to communicate with. I will mention though, pest control needs to be better. We did deal with a few roaches, obviously that was upsetting. As much as I hate to say it, we will likely not return to this property as the showering was a problem, the oven needs to be replaced as cooking was difficult due to the electric coils lopsided, a small fridge, and icing on the cake was the cockroaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2024
We appreciate the feedback and have resolved these issues. This guest wanted to cancel before check-in after realizing there was a small one-time pet fee.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a great house, close the the beach! The house is clean and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2026
Thank you for your review Staci and we are happy to hear your stay was cozy and clean. Come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place!

I am so glad I found this place for my vacation! Matt was super helpful and available for any questions etc. I felt comfortable and loved the whole setup. I would definitely stay there again and highly recommend his awesome getaway! Thanks for everything Matt! Julie
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

We had a wonderful 8 night stay at the station. It was clean, comfortable, and had everything that we needed! The beds were super comfy too! The apartment has lots of room inside and outside. The fire truck parked outside made my 4 year olds day! The owner is super easy to get in touch with and is very kind. I met one of the neighbors and he was so nice and helpful too! We had no complaints and enjoyed everything!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would definitely come back

Abbey Acres is a very nice property set back from the road with just enough privacy. The Station was up to date, clean and spot on with the listing. The owner is friendly and available to help if you need him. If I wasn't moving down here I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
Thanks Skylar. Stay connected.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We're loved this quiet beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
Thanks for choosing Abbey Acres for your stay. I’m happy you enjoyed your time here. Hope to host you again sometime. Stay safe.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Abbey Acres

Loved loved loved this place.. It was close to military bases and beaches. The house was perfect. Matt was a great host..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Abbey Acres

Great place to stay for access to Camp Lejeune/Jacksonville/Wilmington/Beaches. My family stayed here for a week and having the full kitchen and laundry made a world of difference vice staying in a hotel. Very comfortable, updated furniture, very fast WiFi. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
Thank you so much. Best of luck. Hopefully see you guys around!
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