Retrouvaille = Oceanfront Beauty! Single Family Home on NC Southern Outer Banks. - Vacation rental home in Pine Knoll Shores, NC

About this Property

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

Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 (1 September 2023 - 30 April 2024) Promotion! 50% Discount on Monthly Units (28 nights or more)

Crystal Coast Beaches Are Better in the Fall!

Who says beach season ends Labor Day? Beach destinations experience less tourist volume, even as temperatures stay balmy. So hit the beach this Fall!

Take in the natural beauty, & wildlife including hatching sea turtles, dolphins, and wild horses.

Welcome to prime surf, pier & inshore fishing season!

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, two miles from North Carolina 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!

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 included in the Guest Book.
https://www.piksco.com/eat

https://www.pineknollassociation.com/parks-marinas

New for 2023:
New Whole House De-Humidification System
ROKU installed on all TV's
Spectrum app access to Choice TV package included
New OTR Microwave
New Propane Gas Fireplace
New Siding Freshly Painted Exterior
Professionally Landscaped

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

NOTE: Wheelchair accessibility
Elevator: one step up from ground level; on Main Level Carolina porch, one step up 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.

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

MAIN LEVEL:
Panoramic, beachfront vistas of the Atlantic Ocean.

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 included; 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 supplied; 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. 60" Sony Wi-Fi LED HDTV, ROKU installed on TV with Spectrum app access to Choice TV package supplied; 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:

Sizable 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.

No Smoking.

No Family Animals.

Min Required Stay:

5 Nights 29 Apr - 8 Sep 2023
4 Nights 9 Sep 2023 - 5 Jan 2024
5 Nights 6 Jan - 27 Apr 2024
7 Nights (Sat to Sat) 28 Apr - 7 Sep 2024
5 Nights 8 Sep 2024 - 26 Apr 2025
7 Nights (Sat to Sat) 27 Apr - 6 Sep 2025
5 Nights 7 Sep 2025 - 25 Apr 2026

Linens and bath & kitchen towels supplied with beds made.

Please bring your own beach towels.

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 dock access, 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 furnitur
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 Substantial Kitchen butcher block island, and 10 at adjacent Carolina Porch table.
Great for hosting weddings, family reunion & your traditional holiday gathering!

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 Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail. 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

Strategies to get the very best vacation property experience:

Finding the best rental home value:

• In the Beaufort, NC area, The sooner you can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are booked very early. Reserving your vacation rental six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and book your vacation home.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Beaufort, NC area. To find the largest vacation home for your budget, we suggest reserving in the Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rates, better selection, beautiful weather and the absence of large crowds at the beach and popular Beaufort, NC attractions. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Beaufort, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your group.
• Booking websites frequently offer renters an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed days as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for details.
• Often, management companies supply Beaufort, NC area visitors guide magazines which include special deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a partnership between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Beaufort, NC visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

How to select the best vacation rental in Pine Knoll Shores:

• Begin by selecting the best vacation week and a budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration your family requires. Retrouvaille = Oceanfront Beauty! Single Family Home on NC Southern Outer Banks. has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Beaufort, NC rentals search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts is often available on booking pages. If they are not listed, email the property management company before booking the property. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches.
• Some rentals allow pets, but others do not. Acceptable types of dog or cat, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask the property manager about allowable breeds and types before booking.
• If there's a certain Beaufort, NC destination you are enamored with, browse properties that are either near by, or those that cater to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

More tips for your stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and save the directions to your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, television set or coffee maker. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents lots of issues.
• Lock your rental property while you are away! Don't let burglars spoil your holiday.
• Note any issues with the rental upon arrival, and immediately contact the host. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be useful if there is a dispute.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are often a fantastic resource to find the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all personal belongings. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Leave a review! Property owners rely on good ratings to inspire new reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best rental home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.