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FAMILY RETREAT/ PET FRIENDLY NEAR MILITARY BEACHES AND BASES

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A kitchen with granite countertops, dark wooden cabinets, a double sink, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
A dining area with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier. There are doors and windows with blinds.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, a decorative window with a rose, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There is a kitchen area with a microwave and bar stools.
A bedroom with a white headboard, two bedside lamps, and decorative wall sconces.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Jacksonville, NC
  • Place, Onslow Pines Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Marine Corps Air Station New River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Pelletier House
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Jacksonville

Mallard Creek, a neighbourhood in Jacksonville, is home to this holiday home. Roller City and Sherwood Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Jacksonville Mall and Hadnot Point Plaza. With power boating, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Jacksonville, NC

What's nearby

  • Onslow Pines Park - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station New River - 6 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Roller City - 9 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Pelletier House - 10 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Camp Gilbert H. Johnson - 11 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rena J's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wing Zone - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FAMILY RETREAT/ PET FRIENDLY NEAR MILITARY BEACHES AND BASES pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at FAMILY RETREAT/ PET FRIENDLY NEAR MILITARY BEACHES AND BASES?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at FAMILY RETREAT/ PET FRIENDLY NEAR MILITARY BEACHES AND BASES on 3 Jan 2027 start from £284, 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 at FAMILY RETREAT/ PET FRIENDLY NEAR MILITARY BEACHES AND BASES?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at FAMILY RETREAT/ PET FRIENDLY NEAR MILITARY BEACHES AND BASES?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FAMILY RETREAT/ PET FRIENDLY NEAR MILITARY BEACHES AND BASES?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is FAMILY RETREAT/ PET FRIENDLY NEAR MILITARY BEACHES AND BASES located?

Located in Mallard Creek, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Onslow Pines Park, Marine Corps Air Station New River and Roller City. Pelletier House and Onslow County Vietnam Veterans Memorial 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. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Cute back yard. If it wasn’t so rainy this weekend 80% of our time would have been out there, of course that is no one’s fault. We planned to do a lot of cooking and did the kitchen was great for everything we needed it for. I would suggest bringing more towels for b bathroom and the kitchen. There is a washer and dryer so we just had to keep washing them. WiFi listed on board was not right but found it on the Site and was able to log right on. Very cute place. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
it was amazing felt like coming home
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home, extra clean, great location...plenty of room

Wonderful stay in Jacksonville, NC
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay Kathy! We hope to host you again in the future, you were so great and are more then welcomed back!(:
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Came to town to visit our son and his family, and needed a place we could bring our small dog with us. The home was perfect, clean, easy to find, and the property was excellent. We’d stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Home

Excellent Stay. Everything was as expected after reading the listing… Would recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and inviting home. Plenty of space. Lovely back deck and yard. Host was awesome and very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Decent Lodging

Don’t recommend for long term stays. Kitchen
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our holiday getaway to spend time with our Marines and daughters-in-law. The backyard was fantastic for our dog. The host left us a welcome note in the kitchen and even included the dog. The host was very responsive to any questions or messages including to our late arrival and issues using our passcode. He responded quickly and we were able to get our stay started with ease. Highly recommended and we will consider staying here again for any future visits. Also very quiet, family friendly neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation

My sons girlfriend and I came down for a graduation from Camp Geiger. The house was in a nice neighborhood, and was very easy to find. We both enjoyed the little down time here. It was very clean and well kept. We would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Tara and her guests were great guests! Left our home so clean and taken care of, we would not hesitate to host her again and are looking forward to hosting them again should they find themselves back in Jacksonville, Nc. Would recommend to other hosts!(:
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Away From Home

We stayed here to visit our son at Camp Geiger; the home was warm and welcoming. We purchases a turkey dinner with all of the fixin's from Cracker Barrel to celebrate the holiday before he had to leave NC. Our son received a change in orders and the host was very accommodating, easy to reach and quick to reply. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Lisa, we can’t wait to host you and your family again! You guys were amazing to host! Thank you for staying with us!(:
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Home in Jacksonville, NC

We were very comfortable in this beautifully decorated home. If we stayed here again I would request reading lamps for my children's rooms (the ceiling light fixture was only light). Also Master tv was out of order... But beds were very comfortable, and plenty of space.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Kathleen, we are so very sorry that you would have loved the lamps and didn't have them. We welcome feedback to make ensure your stay is a 5 star stay. We will be adding some lamps in the rooms and switching out the tv so that, that is no longer an issue. Thank you and thank you so much again for staying with us!(:
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home!

This location is perfect to be close to the base for visiting our Marine. The neighborhood is very safe, quiet and nice. Overall the house is a very nice home. Cozy, roomy and spacious, a great gathering home for quality family time. The kitchen is well-stocked with pots/pans with updated, new appliances. The fenced yard is huge and was a bonus for traveling with dogs. The only drawback from this home is the shower in the master bath. It’s very small and should be updated to remove the tub and expand the shower stall, to match the feel of the rest of the updated bathroom. Having a washer/dryer is very nice! Lots of streaming channel options too. We had issues with the internet and the owners were super apologetic and responsive and sent the cable guy to fix it the same evening. We had a very nice stay, enjoying the family time. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is beautiful, clean, and welcoming! The backyard is amazing and the bed was so comfortable. After a very long drive, the hosts were kind and communicative! 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice. Affordable. Great location. Worked well for our family.

Seamless process. Property could benefit from a few more amenities (extra towels, towel racks, etc.). Screen door needs some repair work to avoid slamming. Other than that - great!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good home to stay with family

We came to North Carolina to visit my son who is active duty US Marine. I really enjoy staying in that house. It was clean, beds are comfortable to sleep, two bathrooms and laundry, which is very convenient. I really recommend this property for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice home and yard

Nice home. Has a nice yard for people that travel with pets. It was clean with all the needed amenities. Location is in a quiet neighborhood and only a short drive to the base. Would recommend this property
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home and hosts

We have stayed here before and LOVE this property for its location, cleanliness and comforts of home. We love that the hosts go above and beyond to make us comfortable. Many thanks to Jose and Alexa for your hard work!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house, great neighborhood

We enjoyed the house very much. Deck and yard were a great asset. Clean, guiet, well-kept neighborhood. Hosts were awesome in responding to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cozy home

This was a very nice and cozy home, the family and I enjoyed our stay. I would just suggest that extra sheets, towels, toilet paper and paper towels are left. Also as a previous hotel manager I would have liked to see the same type of setup for shampoo etc. Otherwise a very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Good, but expensive

Property is in a nice neighborhood with a large yard. It was day 2 of 3 before we found any kitchen towels in the dryer, so kitchen duties were very difficult with no paper towels and only one washcloth and one hand towel we were instructed not to use. Floors weren’t clean, especially my bathroom. Seemed like the general cleaning wasn’t completed before our arrival, and the back storm door wouldn’t close so it banged around with the wind — kept us up at night with storm winds. Notified the property manager, but she never sent anyone out to fix it. Has the potential to be great, but my experience wasn’t good. Also wasn’t aware what I thought was the final price didn’t include fees for a 2nd dog — the fault of VRBO site — so, my costs went up roughly $90 after I already booked it. Owner not willing to work with us, and it was already too late to cancel without penalty. Only gave it a 3 because the large fenced yard was great for my dogs, otherwise I would’ve given it a 2.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean, great internet, perfect stay

This was a perfect place to stay for a long weekend. The house was CLEAN, I was very impressed. Location is a bit out of the way, but only 20 minutes from the beautiful beach and 10 minutes from stores in Jackonsville. House was well equipped for us as we wanted to make our own food. There is also hose out front to clean off sand from the beach and the main room TV has a HDMI cable to hook up to a laptop for easy streaming. Internet speed was also excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, roomy, and clean home!

This is a return stay for us! Home was clean, roomy, and beautiful! Also, beds are comfortable for our extended stay! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

BestVRBO

We absolutely love this property for its easy access and close proximity to Jacksonville. It is clean and a nicely set up property! Has a great fenced yard and nice deck to lounge on! We look forward to returning in August to visit family here
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place for Family

Place is great for a family! Very comfortable and beautiful! Our children loved the backyard!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
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