Beach Bonanza. Quality Time: Collect Shells, Walk, Bike, Fish, Bird Watch, Wi-Fi - Vacation rental home in Pine Knoll Shores, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3700 square feet

RETROUVAILLE (pronounced "retro-vie")

5 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom, oceanfront, single family home, family setting, Southern Outer Banks, town of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina 28512

Steps from Atlantic Ocean, 1/2 mile from Crystal Coast Country Club, 2 miles from NC Aquarium, 7 miles from historic Fort Macon, near Cape Lookout Lighthouse.

The Ideal Tele-Work and Home Schooling Getaway Venue, while Enjoying a Beach Vacation with the entire Family!

Panoramic, beachfront vistas of the Atlantic Ocean.

Take in natural beauty and wildlife from wild horses to dolphins and hatching sea turtles

Min Required Stay:
4 Nights 1 Jan - 26 Apr 2025
7 Nights (Sat to Sat) 27 Apr - 6 Sep 2025
4 Nights 7 Sep 2025 - 25 Apr 2026
7 Nights (Sat to Sat) 26 Apr - 5 Sep 2026

Linens and bath & kitchen towels included with beds made.

Please bring your own beach towels.

No Smoking.

No Family Animals.

Street access for skateboarding; bicycle lane along entire island.

Access to 6 private Bogue Sound parks (links below); natural forest, charcoal grilles, picnic tables, playground, swings, basketball court.

Boat/Kayak/Canoe launching access, fishing piers: Day use only.
Car decal & gate card for parks supplied in the Guest Book.
https://www.piksco.com/eat
https://www.pineknollassociation.com/parks-marinas

New for 2024:
New Whole House De-Humidification System
New 65" Samsung HDTV in Media Room
ROKU installed on all TV's
Spectrum app access to Choice TV package supplied
New Siding Freshly Painted Exterior
Professionally Landscaped

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY:
Elevator:1 stepup from ground level;on Main level Carolina porch 1 stepup to living area
Ramps in place make steps and entire home wheelchair accessible. Wide sliding glass doors onto additional wide deck; wide hallways and room entrances.

EXTERIOR:

Carport plus 4-car parking area
Two beach-view hammocks
Outdoor, enormous private shower with hot water

INTERIOR:

High Speed wireless internet with whole-home mesh router WiFi access.
ROKU installed on all TV's
Spectrum app access to Choice TV package supplied
Elevator
Floor planking in ground floor bedrooms, all bathrooms, stairs
Wood floor: upper level
Marble countertops: all bathrooms
Kitchen: Granite countertops; expanded island with counter-height seating
Solar Blackout Curtains in the two Master Bedrooms and Living Room
Ceiling Fans throughout

MAIN LEVEL:

Living Area: 60" Sony 3D Wi-Fi LED HDTV; ROKU installed on TV with Spectrum app access to Choice TV package supplied; 3D Blu-Ray player; new furnishings; Queen sleeper-couch; authentic WWII Liberty ship hatch-cover coffee table, end tables. Propane gas fireplace. Access to beachfront deck that spans entire length of home with captain's chairs, rockers, glider & Beach Royalty Hammock

Kitchen: adjoins living area; sizable open dining area seats 10, plus huge maple, butcher block island with 4 counter-height chairs. Appliances include both regular drip coffee maker and Keurig.

Carolina Porch: handsome overlook of natural, Pine Knoll Shores vegetation; settee and additional huge multi-purpose table, seats 10, for games, handicrafts, banquets, etc.

Master Bedroom #1: Access to beachfront deck spanning entire length of home, completely furnished. King-sized bed; cool Tempurpedic, Cloud Luxe Breeze dream bed; 60" Sony Wi-Fi LED HDTV; ROKU installed on TV with Spectrum app access to Choice TV package included; private bathroom and shower with grab bars and handles. Solar black-out curtains.

Bedroom #2 and #3: Queen sized beds; cool Tempurpedic Cloud Luxe Breeze dream beds; 40" Sony Wi-Fi LED HDTV's; ROKU installed on TV's with Spectrum app access to Choice TV package supplied; hall bathroom.

GROUND LEVEL:

Downstairs Master Bedroom (#4): King sized bed; cool Tempurpedic Cloud Luxe Breeze dream bed; 40" Sony Wi-Fi LED HDTV; ROKU installed on TV with Spectrum app access to Choice TV package included; private bathroom; sliding door access to outdoor patio with bench, large picnic table, ocean/beach view, and 3 steps up to boardwalk landing, then 5 steps down to board walkway to beach side deck.

Bedroom #5 or Multi-Media/Game Room: Direct access to outdoor patio and private bathroom. New 65" Samsung Wi-Fi LED HDTV, ROKU installed on TV with Spectrum app access to Choice TV package included; and Blu-Ray player; Big Joe seating and Big Kids comfortable swivel chairs; Ping-Pong table. Bunk Bed: Twin size over full sized bed with additional full-sized trundle.

AMENITIES:

Grand gas grille stored in carport; to be used under front awning.

Private, lower deck landing with benches directly off beach, outdoor shower, & a platform for cleaning fish. (Yes, this Is the Fishing Mecca of the East Coast!).

Superior linens system featured in all bedrooms.

Ceiling fans throughout

Propane gas fireplace

Numerous suitcases stands

Central de-humidification system

Culligan Medallist Water Softener System

Culligan Aqua-Cleer Advanced (Reverse Osmosis) filtered drinking water system at kitchen sink, and producing crystal clear pure ice cubes (connected to Fridge door ice maker)

Infant/Child Conveniences:

Infant crib (bring your own sheets)
High chair
Child size Little Joe and Big Joe chairs.

Business Features:
Hi-Speed Wireless Internet Wireless
Excellent mesh router WiFi access throughout home
Attractive Cozy Desk in Upstairs Master Bedroom #1 (what a view!)

Entertainment Features:
6 Big Screen TVs (HDTV), ROKU installed on all TV's with Spectrum app access to Choice TV package supplied; 2 Blu-Ray Players

Community Features:
Picnic table area, community docks and community pier access,basketball court access

Distinctive Features:
Linens supplied; beds made up (weekly stays)
Private walkway access to beach
36" x 48" elevator
covered outdoor porch/deck
covered patio
refrigerator/freezer on both floors.
main floor washer/dryer
dune-top deck
deck furnishings
iron and ironing board

Recreational Features:
Rec / Game Room
Ping Pong Table
Card / Poker Table
Fish Cleaning Station

PREMIUM VENUE FOR FAMILY CELEBRATIONS:
Seated dining for 24. 10 at Dining Room table, 4 at Sizable Kitchen butcher block island, and 10 at adjacent Carolina Porch table.
Great for hosting weddings, family reunion & your traditional holiday gathering!

Crystal Coast Beaches Are Alluring in the Spring and Fall!

Fall - Spring Promotion! 50% Discount on Monthly Units (28 nights or more)

Who says beach season ends Labor Day? Beach destinations experience less tourist volume, even as temperatures stay balmy.

So hit the beach this Fall, prime surf, pier & inshore fishing season!

CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL: Behind Door in lower hallway landing near bottom of stairs

About the Area

Located in Pine Knoll Shores, this vacation home is on the beach. Fort Macon State Park and Beaufort Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Country Club of the Crystal Coast and Anchorage Marina. Traveling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips to get the optimal rental experience:

Get the best value:

• Summer months are high season in the New Bern area. Reserve your vacation home in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a New Bern vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• In the New Bern area, The sooner your group can book a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are booked early. Booking your rental property six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager whether your group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Property management companies frequently offer customers an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for details.
• Find a copy of your local New Bern area magazine upon checking in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitor guide magazines contain money saving offers on nearby accommodations and attractions.

How to choose and book a perfect New Bern vacation home:

• Select dates and spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration you need. Beach Bonanza. Quality Time: Collect Shells, Walk, Bike, Fish, Bird Watch, Wi-Fi has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is almost always available on booking pages. If they are not listed, email or call the property manager before you reserve the property. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds and bunks. You will need to establish what is suitable for your trip.
• Are you visiting for a single event or attraction? Use a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Are you bringing the family pet? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement! Extra fees or charges could be applied to your contract.

Advice for a wonderful stay:

• Add the property manager's phone number to your phone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Document any damages to the property at check in, and immediately e-mail them to the owner. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are valuable if damages are assessed.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, intercom or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent many concerns.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud visitors disrupting your peaceful neighborhood. Employ the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and places you would have never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Lock your vacation home while you're out and about. Protect your property!
• Just before checking out, take a final walk-through to make sure you haven't leave anything behind. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Did your family have a great time? Most rental managers make it easy for travelers to provide reviews. If your rental and/or host was great, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was defective and they failed to correct it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.