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DIRECT OCEANFRONT Duplex with large decks next to Oceanana Fishing Pier.

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Main deck view
view of house from beach side. Texas flag is gone now....
circled house is our unit
Deck View
Clear days you can see Cape Lookout lighthouse from our deck. Ferry service!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

3rd BR

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Half

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

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

Upstairs Shared Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

DIRECT OCEANFRONT Duplex with large decks next to Oceanana Fishing Pier.

Oceanfront Duplex with Stunning Views | Steps from the Sand & Oceanna Pier
Welcome to Whithaven, your perfect beachfront retreat! This direct oceanfront duplex offers unparalleled access to the sand and sea, with a huge deck overlooking the dunes and the Oceanna Fishing Pier. When you vacation at the beach, you want to be at the beach, not just near it—and that’s exactly what you’ll get here.

Why You'll Love It Here:
🏖 Prime Location – Step out your door and onto the wide, clean, dog-friendly beach. Whether you're looking to relax, fish, or catch the perfect wave, this is the ideal spot.

Unbeatable Sunsets – Atlantic Beach is famous for its breathtaking sunsets. Check out our photos, and you’ll see why!

Walkable to Restaurants & Attractions – Stroll along the shore to The Circle for restaurants and beverages, or head east toward Fort Macon State Park, where you’ll find scenic walking trails and historic sites.

Pier Access Just Steps Away – The Oceanna Pier is just a few hundred yards away, offering great fishing, a lively restaurant, and an outdoor bar perfect for Happy Hour. Take a romantic sunset walk on the pier, or just enjoy the atmosphere.

Comfort & Convenience
Family-Owned for 27+ Years – We take great pride in maintaining and updating our home each year for your comfort. Recent renovations include new flooring, modern appliances, updated deck furniture, and fresh bedding.

Outdoor Showers – Enjoy a private enclosed outdoor shower with hot & cold water—the perfect way to rinse off after a beach day!

Easy Self Check-In – A lockbox key system allows for a smooth, contactless check-in.

Clean & Allergy-Friendly – We’ve added a UVC germicidal light in the ductwork to help purify the air, making our home cleaner and more comfortable for guests with allergies.

Fully Stocked & Ready for You
Well-Equipped Kitchen – We provide everything you need to cook, including spices, quality cookware, a coffee maker (drip & K-cup), blender, paper goods, toilet paper, foil, zip-top bags, parchment paper, and more. We simply ask that, if you have time, you restock for the next guest.

Outdoor Living Space – The huge deck is perfect for lounging, dining, or simply taking in the ocean views. New stainless steel grill included!

Beach Gear Provided – We supply beach chairs and toys—just bring your own beach towels.

Spacious & Comfortable Accommodations
3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths (Plus Outdoor Shower!) – Each side of the duplex is a mirror image of the other (except for color schemes and flooring) and is updated annually. If you need more space, check out our sister unit (VRBO #666411).

Uncrowded Beachfront – Our section of Atlantic Beach is primarily single-family homes, meaning fewer crowds and more space to relax on our big wide beach!

Explore the Area
Bike-Friendly Neighborhood – Rent a regular or electric bike to cruise the side streets or explore the island.

Local Dining & Nightlife – Walk to Amos Mosquito’s (a must-visit!), Island Grille, or grab a casual drink at The TackleBox the main local bar or enjoy Idle Hour’s outdoor seating with live music. You can walk to roughly 10 restaurants within a 10 to 15 minute walk and 3 of them within 5 minutes.

Day Trips – Take a short drive to Morehead City or historic Beaufort for waterfront dining, boutique shopping, and boat tours to Cape Lookout or Shackleford Banks to watch the wild horses.

Surf, Fish, Relax & Repeat
Surfing & Fishing Paradise – The waters around the Oceanna Pier are known for some of the best surf breaks on the island. Prefer to fish? Try the pier or cast right from the beach—you might just catch dinner! Atlantic Beach has a fleet of fishing boats for day or half day rentals too.

Garage Storage: The enclosed garage can accommodate 1 mid-size vehicle but also can be used to store your kayak, fishing gear, bikes and whatever else you bring. You can also use the dart board on the occasional rainy day or at night for your family tournaments.

Parking is available for 2-3 cars per unit. If you need additional parking, please contact the owner before booking.

Whithaven is more than just a vacation rental—it’s a special place where families and friends return year after year after year. Book your stay today and become part of the Whithaven tradition!
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About the area

Atlantic Beach

Located in Atlantic Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Anchorage Marina and Triple S Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail and Fort Macon State Park. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and North Carolina Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hunting.
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Atlantic Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Anchorage Marina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Crystal Coast Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Les and Sally Moore Public Beach Access - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Circle Regional Beach Access - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Triple S Marina - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 28 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪AB Bottle Co - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Amos Mosquitos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Crab's Claw Oceanfront Caribbean Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

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. 128 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third time. Wonderful stay, as always
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2026
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we love repeat guests. See you next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room with all the supplies we needed. Good communication. Good food nearby. Felt right at home. Will definitely stay again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2026
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Please visit again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for visiting our home. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

kailash r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautifully located, gorgeous views and well equipped. We had a great time staying here and would love to come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2025
We are happy you enjoyed your stay. Please visit again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was better than we expected and looking forward to this being our regular beach home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2025
Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to your return visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful the only negative is the master bathroom mirror hadn’t been cleaned and back of commode needed to be wiped off. Everything else was wonderful and we plan on coming back next year around the same time. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
Thank you the feedback. Hope to see you next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful beach house in a great location! We had a fantastic time staying here just before Thanksgiving. It was the perfect spot, fully stocked and clearly well cared for by the owners. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2025
We are glad you had a great stay. Please visit again soon! Lee
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! Location was amazing, right on the beach, gorgeous view from the decks, immediately near several restaurants, and the home had anything you would have needed. Cozy on the inside and perfect for our family trip. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Great pictures and we love sharing the location with new friends. Please come back for another visit soon. Lee
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing home away from home!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

J R.

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

Great location

Great location with great views for the beach and ocean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2025
Thanks, see you next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners thought of a lot of detail for convenience of stayers.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We visited in winter (Dec. 25-28) and enjoyed the great location for beach walks, Fort Macon St. Park, restaurants, sightseeing. Clean, comfortable, well-kept, well-stocked rental with porch decks that offered wonderful oceanfront views. Easy access to beach. Prompt, welcoming responses from host. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Please visit again in 2026.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Family Vacation

Perfect place for our family of four and thrilled to be able to bring our dog. We love Atlantic Beach and really enjoyed staying at this location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
Thank you for visiting Whithaven. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and hope you return again soon. Lee
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great space
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful weekend! I would 100% recommend Whithaven. Great location, great view, and the house was perfect. Everything was thoughtfully curated to provide anything we could have needed. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Wow, we are happy you had a great visit. Please come back for a return visit soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan G.

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

Family summer vacation

Loved the house! Loved the beach, perfect quiet recharge time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
We are happy you enjoyed your stay andvwill see you next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Excellent vacation

This is a great place to stay! Our family loved it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
We are happy you enjoyed your stay . We hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eve H.

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

Home away from home!

There just isn’t another place that compares. We come back every year because of the great location and accommodations. This is our home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2025
I am happy to hear you love staying in Whithaven. We try hard to provide a special experience and it is nice to know you enjoy the stay enough to come back year after year. Until next time!
Verified

8/10 Good

Danny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication with the owner. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry J L.

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

Great spot on secluded road at pier/beach

We had a great time staying in this location for a long weekend. The view is perfect and the location is an easy walk to the pier. Pet friendly was a great feature for our two small dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back for a visit soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn G.

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

Enjoyed our stay.

Very nice duplex, very comfortable, well equipped, great view and location.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2020
Thank you. Hope you can return soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherre M.

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

Great property and location

Second time we've stayed at Whithaven. Wonderful location, clean, well stocked, loved it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2020
Glad you had a good time. Come again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

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

Great getaway!

This place exceeded my expectations, both in location and comfort. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2021
Thank you for the kind words. Please come again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

A great place to vacation with family!

Atlantic Beach is a wonderfully peaceful place to relax and enjoy family and a wide open beach! It will become a new favorite and we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2021
Come again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

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

Such a great place to stay!

This was our second stay at this location and we loved it just as much as the first! The location is perfect, the house is so comfortable, and the views are excellent. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
We are glad you had a good stay. Hopefully you will like it even more on your third trip.
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