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Castle By The Sea

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A wooden deck with a rectangular swimming pool, a wooden staircase leading to a house with multiple windows and a balcony.
A two-story house with a balcony and a wooden staircase.
Pool
Exterior
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Rodanthe Beach
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Rodanthe, NC
  • Place, Rodanthe Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Rodanthe Pier
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bunk Room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Downstairs Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Suite Spot

1 King Bed

Tower Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Castle By The Sea

Come and enjoy our beautiful victorian home The five large bedrooms, all have their own tv's and dvd players.
The master bedroom and bath combo, has it's own 12 x24 balcony, overlooking the ocean. The kitchen is well stocked and has room for more than one cook. The house has 47 windows providing a view anywhere you look. There is a large deck extending from the front door to the back. It provides plenty of room for your whole family. You can sit in the large living room and watch tv or go to the den and enjoy quiet reading time. The Castle has a large yard, sits in a quiet neighborhood and offers lots of privacy. Because we are located in a hurricane prone area, The purchase of "Travel Protection Insurance " is required.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
Cancellation protection insurance is required. No refunds for any reason, including any natural disaster {Hurricanes}

Important information

You need to know

Property # 423663vb
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Rodanthe

South Rodanthe, a neighbourhood in Rodanthe, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Rodanthe, NC

What's nearby

  • Rodanthe Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rodanthe Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 9 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beads & Beans OBX - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mirro’s Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hoy Lechon - Asian Inspired BBQ - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Castle By The Sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Castle By The Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Castle By The Sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Castle By The Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castle By The Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Castle By The Sea located?

Located in South Rodanthe, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pamlico Sound and Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum. Rodanthe Pier and Rodanthe Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 69 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Vicki M.

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

Excellent week!

Castle by the Sea was a beautiful place to stay! We loved the view, hot tub and pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was everything I expected. Very satisfied. Wonderful view it was a pleasure to meet the host Pool was great … great to have the choice of the pool or the ocean 5 Stars!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

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

Peaceful

Home was in a quiet area and suited our needs for a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Great beach vacation.

Everything was great. Short walk to the beach. House was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

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

July 24 vacation

This is an amazing property. The family had a great time there. House is very well stocked. The pool is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

Great vacation spot!

House was idea for a large family. We really enjoyed the short walk to the ocean and loved the pool as an alternative. The cart that allowed us to carry more stuff to the beach was very useful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

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

Castle by the sea

Great week
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

Review

We've never stayed in Rondanthe and really enjoyed it! It waa peaceful, the house was lovely and had all the accommodations we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful time at Castle by the Sea. Very spacious, excellent property, good communication with the owner. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

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

Nice beach stay

Overall a great experience, the house could not been in a nicer location. Super easy to get to the beach . House was overall clean and well organized . Communication with Fred was fantastic as well
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory B.

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

Vacation Experience

While unfortunately cut very short due to hazardous weather, which is certainly outside the control of anyone, we enjoyed our stay. The house is very homey and walk to the beach was much shorter and easier then expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL C.

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

Great week relaxing

Looking for a place to get away from crowded beaches? This one is great. My family had a great week. The pool was definitely a plus. Easy walk to the beach, and the pier is just a bit down the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Truly a Castle by the Sea

The property was clean, easily accessible, and well-appointed. It is a beautiful home and welcomes visitors like it's their own. Our only wish was for a walkway over the dunes to the beach, but that has nothing to do with this winderful property. It is a fantastic place to stay, and the owner is more than helpful. I recommend it to anyone neddung a large home in OBX.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Dreamy Stay

The house was incredible, everything was perfect. Fred, you are awesome and have set the bar high (this was our first VRBO rental.) Enjoy the ocean, the hot tub, the space- open concept, the soft sheets and the fully loaded kitchen. Wow. By the way, we’re not even home yet but already miss the laid back Rodanthe ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Quiet family get-away

Love that this property as it sits away from other houses. You get the feeling you are in a private retreat. The house is perfect for a large family. It was so nice to have so many bedrooms and the bathrooms were the perfect size and location for all. Swimming pool was a great plus. Fred was very helpful and just minutes away. We rented a golf cart for a few days which was fun for everyone and very helpful but not necessary. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful and the views are breathtaking. Fredrick & Sharon are the kindest, sweetest folks, the ones you would want as neighbors. They went above & beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and more. If your looking for the most peaceful, and relaxing vacation you need to visit the OBX. Share with your family the history & beauty that amazing area has to offer. We are most certainly going to return. Thank you for your hospitality From the heart, Ken & Tracy Jeff & ChristyDamion & Nicole & BrielleBryant & Sydney & Memphis & Maverick
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Castle by the sea

Our family of 10 loved this property! Very spacious and clean. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

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

Amazing views from house, amazing opportunities to explore,

We had never been to the OBX and this was a perfect location to take in as much as possible. Watching the wild mustangs was definitely a high point. That and watching world class kite boarding. Our host was seconds away for any needs we had, be it good or jacuzzi help! I would highly recommend this Castke ad your new Castle.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

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

Perfect Home Base for visiting Rodanthe and the Outer Banks

Had a great stay. The house was perfect, had lots of space, lot of amenities. Wish we had more time to use all the cool features of this place. We rented a golf cart to get down to the beach and could park it at the house. Fred had great communication. Would definitely recommend this place to stay at.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun in the Sun

Great facility for a big family like ours. Easy access to beach and Pier. Kids loved the surf and we enjoyed the fishing (and the fish for diner). Big kitchen which is must for us. Lots of stuff to do within easy drive or walk. Pool a nice addition and the hot tub was well used. Host very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

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

Family vacation July 2022

We had a wonderful stay. We had 5 adults and 5 children the house had so much room for everyone to spread out and relax. Beach is a 5 minute walk and the saltwater pool outside the door was a bonus! Fred was always available and answered very quickly to the few questions I had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grantley M.

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

Awesome

It was an awesome experience and we plan to be back one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenny C.

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

First time on the island.

This was by far the best vacation we have had in a long time, typically go to the gulf but decided to change it up. The house was awesome, there was a hot tub was not expecting, short walk to the beach and pier. Fred (owner) was mowing grass made sure to let us know if we needed anything to let him know. Would definitely recommend this property PERFECT everything.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

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

Castle by the Sea

Enjoyed our stay so much. The house was clean and lacked nothing. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. We were a party of 9 and we had room for anything anyone wanted to do. The hot tub and pool were an extra added bonus. Loved sitting on the deck and looking at the ocean as the sun came up. Only a short walk to the beach, which we had to ourselves. If we needed anything we would call Fred would respond immediately. (Like when we locked ourselves out of the house🤣) Would definitely book this property again. Fred and Sharon were great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale S.

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

Relaxation was the key word for our vacation.

First time vacationing in Outer Banks. Fred and Sharon have a beautiful house with numerous nooks in which one can choose to relax. They have stocked the house with almost everything that one could possibly need. Views are excellent and the beach is just a short walk away. Hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Castle by the Sea

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Many generations have passed since the first O'Neal was shipwrecked on Hatteras Island. The O'Neals once owned a large strip of land, in Rodanthe, that went from ocean to sound. Over time the land was divided up and passed down from one generation to another. With each generation the lots were getting smaller, and some were sold outside of the family. Our goal was to try and save as much family land as we could. We bought the Sea Sound Motel, a small 11 room, family run motel in 1997. It is located on Sea Sound Road. It was part of the original O'Neal property. The opportunity to buy the lot that the Castle sits on came up and we were excited.
How we got the name, Castle by the Sea. We briefly owned a hotel in the mountains of North Carolina called the Castle Hotel. The buildings were actually built like castles. When we sold it, much to our surprise, the new owners tore it down. One day we were talking about the Castle Hotel and remembering the fun times there with our grandsons. When we said we were sad we sold it one of our grandsons spoke up and said build a castle in Rodanthe. After looking at many house plans, we decided the victorian house was the most similar house to a castle. The name came easy. CASTLE BY THE SEA

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