Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
Firepit available
One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Rodanthe Beach
Sleeps 10•4 bedrooms•5 beds
Popular amenities
Garage parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Waves, NC
Rodanthe Beach
Place, Rodanthe Beach
12 min walk
Rodanthe Pier
Place, Rodanthe Pier
3 min drive
beach
Place, beach
4 min drive
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
42 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Lower Level Bathroom (with queen bed)
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Main Floor Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Upstairs Shared Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream
A rental agreement and security deposit hold is required to rent this property.
Four Seasons Rentals presents Whispering Pines—your coastal farmhouse escape in Waves, NC, just 30 minutes south of Nags Head in the Outer Banks. This oceanside retreat sits in the peaceful Tri-Villages (Rodanthe/Waves/Salvo) and is perfect for families, couples, and friends looking to unwind away from the busy tourist areas. The Pamlico Sound is a one-minute walk, and the wide Atlantic beaches are just five minutes away. (Ask us where to walk for ice cream!)
Nestled at milepost 40¾, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home sits in a quiet neighborhood ideal for relaxing, stargazing, watersports, and family fun. Offshore winds make this area a world-renowned spot for kiteboarding and windsurfing. Minimum renter age: 26+.
⭐ Highlights
• Oceanside location: 5-minute walk to ocean or sound • Dog friendly: No pet fee for first 2 dogs (each additional $25; approval required) • Coastal farmhouse design • Fully stocked kitchen + starter supplies • Linens & towels included (1 set/guest; beach towels not provided) • Blackstone 28" flat-top grill + charcoal grill • Free beach gear: chairs, umbrellas, wagons, boogie/skim boards, toys & more • Fire pit + Adirondack chairs • Surf fishing at the beach • 5 TVs with streaming apps (no cable) • 2 refrigerators (no ice maker) • Walk to kiteboarding, jet ski rentals, restaurants & DQ • Ring camera on exterior garage
🏡 Inside Whispering Pines
The main level features an open living area with a large TV, a well-equipped kitchen, and a spacious dining table—perfect for group meals. Grill outside, enjoy the fire pit at night, or let kids hang out in the downstairs entertainment area with foosball and a large TV.
Bedrooms
Top Level (3 Bedrooms + Shared Bathroom) • Primary: King bed, TV • Guest Room 2: Queen bed, Roku TV • Guest Room 3: Twin bunks (sleep 4), Roku TV
Lower-Level Suite • Queen bed, ensuite full bath • Entertainment space + foosball • 2 oscillating heaters for colder months
Linens Provided: Beds made, except top bunks (sheets provided). Towels: One bath, hand, and washcloth per guest
☀️ Outdoor Fun
We provide everything you need for a beach or sound-front day—beach chairs, Shibumi, umbrellas, wagons, boogie boards, and more. You're close to:
• Surf fishing • REAL Watersports + Waterman’s Bar & Grill • Kiteboarding, kayaking, surfing, jet skiing • Tri-Villages walkway for shops & restaurants • Salvo Day Use Area (5–8 min drive) • Short ferry to Ocracoke for fishing, shopping & dining
🧴 Starter Supplies
Laundry pods, dish pods, coffee pods, paper towels, dishcloth, dish liquid, soap, toilet paper, trash bags. Not provided due to sensitivities: shampoo, conditioner, body wash. We recommend picking up extra paper products, toiletries, extra coffee, and any specific cooking items you may need.
✷ Guest is required to sign a Renter Agreement within 48 hours. ✷ Security deposit hold of $500 taken 2 days before arrival ✷ Early/ Late checkout fees apply. If housekeeping can accommodate, it’s $120 for a 1 PM check-in or checkout.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Important information
You need to know
Property # 3927597vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Rodanthe
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South Rodanthe, a neighbourhood in Rodanthe. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Travelling with kids? Consider Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 17 min drive - 28.1 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - 16 min walk
Waves Coffee & Candies - 16 min walk
Mirro’s Cafe - 3 min walk
Beads & Beans OBX - 2 min drive
Tina's Poolside Cafe - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream?
As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream on 7 Sept 2026 start from £857, 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.
What time is check-in at Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream located?
This family-friendly Rodanthe holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pamlico Sound and Rodanthe Pier. Salvo Beach and Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
About the host
Hosted by Four Seasons Rentals
Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests