Large beachside house with ocean view, W/D, private hot tub & central AC provides amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Entire home
6 bedrooms6 bathrooms316 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Large beachside house with ocean view, W/D, private hot tub & central AC
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.
Celebrate each vacation day in this spacious one‑back home just yards from the ocean access. Carolina Beach Retreat offers 3,300 square feet of comfort, tranquility, and thoughtful coastal décor. The top level features a great room with cathedral ceilings, a spacious dining area, a breakfast bar, and a generously equipped kitchen.
Stay connected anywhere on the property with the brand‑new mesh Wi‑Fi system, which provides strong, reliable coverage all the way out to the pool area—perfect for streaming music, movies, or remote work by the water. Every TV in the home is a Smart TV, giving you easy access to all your favorite entertainment apps.
Relax privately in your backyard pool and six‑person hot tub, or find your favorite spot on the 2,200 square feet of furnished decks. Enjoy a game of pool in the first‑floor recreation room or retire to one of the bedrooms uniquely furnished with local flavor. Four bedrooms have deck access, including three primaries. Guests also have access to a junior Olympic–size swimming pool at the nearby rental office—an ideal place to unwind or pass the time while you wait for check‑in.
Make your vacation memories at Carolina Beach Retreat!
Things to Know Charcoal Grill The private pool is open seasonally from 4/26/2025 and close 10/12/2025. Dates are subject to change. The pool will open seasonally from 04/01/2026 and close 10/10/2026. Dates are subject to change. You will be required to sign an additional lease agreement upon making a booking which will be sent to your email. You will not be able to check in until we have received your signature electronically. Please contact us directly if you do not receive this agreement.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
5.5 bathrooms
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
In a village
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 3,398 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children allowed
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Avon, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Surf's Up and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our Avon travel guide
Is Large beachside house with ocean view, W/D, private hot tub & central AC pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Large beachside house with ocean view, W/D, private hot tub & central AC?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Large beachside house with ocean view, W/D, private hot tub & central AC?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Large beachside house with ocean view, W/D, private hot tub & central AC?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Large beachside house with ocean view, W/D, private hot tub & central AC located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Surf's Up and Outer Banks Beaches. Hatteras Island Boardsports and Avon Fishing Pier are also within 15 minutes.
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Large beachside house with ocean view, W/D, private hot tub & central AC Reviews
Reviews
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This house had numerous great amenities (pool table, private pool) and was in a great spot for easy access to the beach and the grocery store and many restaurants.
Theresa B.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Michelle T.
22 July 2024
Carolina Beach Retreat Avon Beach
The desgin was awesome for large families. The 2 refrigerators and dishwashers were perfect and came in handy. Best location ever! But alot of safety issues and cleanliness was not there. If the owners fix these issues, get yard and house fix including new carpets and fix floors, I would consider going back IF items get fixed.
Michelle T.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Kristin P.
4 Sept 2024
OBX 2024
TV is wonderful. Lots of seatting and space. Kitchen worked well, good layout of house and decks have stairs from ground up outside. Pool is bigger than most, 5 ft deep on one end. Luggage lift outside was a nice surprise. Overall clean, short walk to multiple beach entrances.
Kristin P.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Elizabeth M.
2 Oct 2023
Mixed results
House was very close to the beach. The pol cleaner did a great job. A number of issues came up that weren't resolved the week we stayed there. The downstairs room next to the room with the pool table smelled like urine. We kept the doors closed but it still leaked out. The garbage disposal was broken the entire week and when we ran the dishwasher the water backed up into the sinks and took a long time to drain. The light over the washer/dryer was burnt out and you had to use a flashlight to read the knobs. Chairs at dining room table were very uncomfortable. Would have been nice if the house had a coffee table on the upper level so the family could have worked a jigsaw puzzle.
Elizabeth M.
Verified
8/10 Good
Kasey M.
26 Aug 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The house was nice and location was good. But.
The house was not very clean. First off there were old trashy beach chairs and beach toys left under house. I called vacasa they sent maintenance man to get trash and fix shower drain. Kitchen/living room floors were filthy. All sliding doors had dirt and sand in tracks. We found goldfish crackers all around the edges of room. Dirty linens still on beds. Stained up mattresses. Pool area was the worst. We spent the first morning cleaning the dirt, sand, and algae built up around the deck stairs and around pool and fence. The deck around the hot tub smelled like straight piss. I had maintenance man spray bleach all around the hot tub area to help get rid of the smell. So after we finished cleaning the house we had a great time. I’m still waiting for someone from vacasa to call me back about the situation.
Kasey M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Michael V.
13 July 2025
Overall nice home in excellent location with easy beach access.
Loved easy beach access directly across the street.
The only reason I gave 4 stars for cleanliness is due to pots and pans not being cleaned by many previous guests.
Toni O.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Brett S.
15 Sept 2024
Very spacious home in great neighborhood.
Very spacious home in great neighborhood.
Brett S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amanda M.
19 May 2021
Wonderful
We loved the house and location. Everything was great
Amanda M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Aaron K.
27 June 2021
Carolina Beach Retreat #13-3
Nice place had a great week but they need new refrigerator's
Aaron K.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Karen B.
10 Aug 2021
Great Choice
We typically stay oceanfront, but pickins were slim this year. We found Carolina Beach Retreat and it checked off ALL of our boxes, except for being oceanfront. Has 2 dishwashers, 2 refrigerators, pool and many other options. Even though it is semi-oceanfront it still has an awesome view of the ocean. Would stay here again for sure!
Excellent location, great accommodations, the kitchen has numerous utensils and cooking accoutrements: crock pot, panini press, etc.
One con: the bunk beds are definitely for kids only, not for grown ups.
We loved the location of this property!!! Its close to Avon fishing pier, famous restaurants, Food lion. Rooms were spacious especially the master bedroom on the 3rd floor. It was clean and nicely maintained.
Only issue we had was the water clogging in 2 baths and when reported we didn’t get the right support back on time so that was very disappointing.
Gaurav S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Emily R.
9 July 2023
Great stay very close to beach
Big house for our large group of 3 families. Easy access to beach for back and forth through the day. Big pool, hottub, outdoor shower.
Could use some upgrades to make a 5 star review: cleanliness of bathrooms, stained shower curtains, broken dishwasher, full outdoor trash bins. They were quick to have maintenance fix dishwasher but there was no communication back that they were coming.
Emily R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dorothy T.
15 Aug 2021
One of my beach favorites
This was not our first time in the house we love this house very disappointed that the luggage lift wasn’t working at all called for maintenance but wasn’t fixed before leaving it’s one of the reasons I booked this house However the house has all you need really and the views are great the house has a lot of space love two dishwashers for our large group sad the owners are selling hopefully the new owners keep it as a rental
Dorothy T.
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
29 Aug 2022
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Anniversary OBX celebration, 2-week stay
The property is really well located, so close to the ocean, great views, wonderful pool; also really well equipped. The freight elevator was a real plus. Information about the house did not include mention of a grill or outside shower, but the house has both. We came at the end of the season, but the house really should have been cleaner. The king room next to the twin room really needs a new mattress, but the rest of the beds were very comfortable. Would like to suggest that should be blankets for all the beds in addition to the quilt covers.
All in all, thank you for a wonderful family stay!
Verified traveller
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Hong tien H.
24 Oct 2023
Nice home…
Nice home but need a lot of improvement/upgrades! Microwave handle was broken. Fridge was broken. Left side of sink kept getting clogged and water would not go down…eventually we had to stop using the left side of the sink on our FIRST day! Check in time is ridiculous! 5pm!?!? But yet we get charged for a full day?! Overall….nice house but I wouldn’t rent this property again.
Hong tien H.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Laura M.
11 Sept 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
If clean, it would've gotten five stars - not all TVs worked
Absolutely loved it here, it just was not clean. The TVs in the third floor bedroom and the northeast bedroom of the second floor did not work properly. It seems the wifi connection is bad in that corner of the house. When we got there, the one wasn't even connected and we had to talk to someone about it who called the internet provider but that of course took some time. These things should be checked regularly. Guests should not have to deal with avoidable issues. The kitchen appliances have been updated, we had no issues with anything except some pots and pans should be tossed and replaced. Lots and lots of dishes, utensils, and cookware! Very helpful. They refuse to heat the pool during the summer so it was too cold. Should be heated at request since the guest has to pay for it anyway. All in all, we would stay here again.
The house is fantastic. Dated, but great for kids when you don't have to worry about messing anything up. It’s also very spacious and accommodated our 4 families comfortably. It’s directly across the street from the ocean, and very close to a grocery store, coffee shop and some restaurants. However, Vacasa is really hard to get in contact with if you are having issues. The air conditioning didn’t work the entire time we were there (it was blowing heat instead of cold air). We reached out the first day we were there, but no one ever came to fix it. The outdoor temperature was comfortable the first few days we were there, but on our last day we came back to the inside temperature being 92°. We were miserable and had to stay outdoors the whole day. I would definitely stay here again if Vacasa would do a better job at managing their properties, but all they give you is an 800 number to call and it’s usually someone foreign promising you you get with the correct person to solve the issue, but they don’t.
Tiffany D.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Joni L.
7 July 2024
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Vacation Week
We expected a relaxing week and that’s the farthest thing from what we got. Let me tell you what we got:
- A grouchy neighbor yelling at kids telling them not to use the grocery and luggage lift instead of addressing the adults outside with them.
- A broken shower head on the second floor that caused a huge water leak down into the wall and into the ceiling of the bottom floor.
- This water leak required the water to be cut off overnight and part of the day. Also the power/electric had to be shut off as well to the game room for 2 days making it not usable by the kids, which was one of the main reasons this house was chosen.
- I lost a day of vacation as I had to stay at the house to be able to let the plumbers and maintenance people in and out of the house for that day.
- We were advised that maintenance would clean up the water mess from the water leak and they did not. We cleaned it up.
- We as the vacationers were the ones who mitigated the damages to the home from the water damages as the people on the phone lines didn’t know what to do and it took over a half hour or more to get anyone location the line to even come out. By that time we had found the water shut off to the house, after coming into contact with a black widow spider while doing so.
- The toilets in the house will not flush properly, specifically one on the second floor or the half bath.
And the list goes on. But what’s worse is that VRBO and Vacasa won’t address our concerns.
Joni L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
3 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Family Fun
Very difficult to get anyone on the phone. Received most communications by email. If you are not computer savy this is not the place to rent. When I arrived I was suppose to receive a code at 5pm for entry into property. I waited until 5:15 before I started to try and get in touch with someone since I still had not received it. I called numerous times only to be put on hold then sent to voice mail. I emailed with no luck. I finally sent a message on messenger. I got an auto response that it was not monitored on weekends. Thankful who ever monitors messanger answered me. She intervened on my behalf and said someone was going to call me, which they never did. They finally emailed it to me. It was nerve racking. I thought I had been scammed. The property needs some updating but was nice. Pool table was fun but needs repairs. Some stains on furniture need to be addressed. You can tell it had been cleaned but fans, vents, cabinets need to be wiped down. The pool was great and someone came mid week to vacuum and do maintenance. Reported broken microwave and someone arrived quickly but could not fix it. Not a big deal for us. Very well stocked kitchen. Access to beach is terrific. We had a wonderful time but not sure I would rent again at that price point I expected higher end. On a postive note we weren't a nervous reck about messing anything up. We did book this last minute because of covid and were grateful to find a place.