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Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream

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A sandy beach path leading to the ocean with overcast skies. - Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream (Waves)
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by trees and a grassy yard. - Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream (Waves)
A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with a table and chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a couch with a patterned throw. - Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream (Waves)
A two-story house with a porch and a staircase leading to the second floor. - Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream (Waves)
A living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a white armchair, and a beige sofa. There is a TV mounted on the wall, a plant, and a framed picture on the wall. - Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream (Waves)
You can look forward to a water park, a firepit and a garden at Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms1752 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream

  • A rental agreement and security deposit hold is required to rent this property.

    Four Seasons Rentals presents Whispering Pines—your coastal farmhouse escape in Waves, NC, just 30 minutes south of Nags Head in the Outer Banks. This oceanside retreat sits in the peaceful Tri-Villages (Rodanthe/Waves/Salvo) and is perfect for families, couples, and friends looking to unwind away from the busy tourist areas. The Pamlico Sound is a one-minute walk, and the wide Atlantic beaches are just five minutes away. (Ask us where to walk for ice cream!)

    Nestled at milepost 40¾, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home sits in a quiet neighborhood ideal for relaxing, stargazing, watersports, and family fun. Offshore winds make this area a world-renowned spot for kiteboarding and windsurfing. Minimum renter age: 26+.

    ⭐ Highlights

    • Oceanside location: 5-minute walk to ocean or sound
    • Dog friendly: No pet fee for first 2 dogs (each additional $25; approval required)
    • Coastal farmhouse design
    • Fully stocked kitchen + starter supplies
    • Linens & towels included (1 set/guest; beach towels not provided)
    • Blackstone 28" flat-top grill + charcoal grill
    • Free beach gear: chairs, umbrellas, wagons, boogie/skim boards, toys & more
    • Fire pit + Adirondack chairs
    • Surf fishing at the beach
    • 5 TVs with streaming apps (no cable)
    • 2 refrigerators (no ice maker)
    • Walk to kiteboarding, jet ski rentals, restaurants & DQ
    • Ring camera on exterior garage

    🏡 Inside Whispering Pines

    The main level features an open living area with a large TV, a well-equipped kitchen, and a spacious dining table—perfect for group meals. Grill outside, enjoy the fire pit at night, or let kids hang out in the downstairs entertainment area with foosball and a large TV.

    Bedrooms

    Top Level (3 Bedrooms + Shared Bathroom)
    • Primary: King bed, TV
    • Guest Room 2: Queen bed, Roku TV
    • Guest Room 3: Twin bunks (sleep 4), Roku TV

    Lower-Level Suite
    • Queen bed, ensuite full bath
    • Entertainment space + foosball
    • 2 oscillating heaters for colder months

    Linens Provided: Beds made, except top bunks (sheets provided).
    Towels: One bath, hand, and washcloth per guest

    ☀️ Outdoor Fun

    We provide everything you need for a beach or sound-front day—beach chairs, Shibumi, umbrellas, wagons, boogie boards, and more. You're close to:

    • Surf fishing
    • REAL Watersports + Waterman’s Bar & Grill
    • Kiteboarding, kayaking, surfing, jet skiing
    • Tri-Villages walkway for shops & restaurants
    • Salvo Day Use Area (5–8 min drive)
    • Short ferry to Ocracoke for fishing, shopping & dining

    🧴 Starter Supplies

    Laundry pods, dish pods, coffee pods, paper towels, dishcloth, dish liquid, soap, toilet paper, trash bags.
    Not provided due to sensitivities: shampoo, conditioner, body wash. We recommend picking up extra paper products, toiletries, extra coffee, and any specific cooking items you may need.

    ✷ Guest is required to sign a Renter Agreement within 48 hours.
    ✷ Security deposit hold of $500 taken 2 days before arrival
    ✷ Early/ Late checkout fees apply. If housekeeping can accommodate, it’s $120 for a 1 PM check-in or checkout.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,752 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South Rodanthe, a neighbourhood in Rodanthe. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Travelling with kids? Consider Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Rodanthe travel guide
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Waves, NC

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with colorful houses on stilts over the beach, a pier, and the ocean in the background.
    Rodanthe Beach
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A wooden pier extending into the ocean at sunset.
    Rodanthe Pier
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • A beach with a row of houses along the shore.
    Outer Banks Beaches
    10 min drive - 15.0 km
  • A lighthouse, a wooden boardwalk, and marshy terrain.
    Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    17 min drive - 28.1 km
  • beach
    4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Watermen's Bar & Grill
    12 min walk
  • Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar
    16 min walk
  • Waves Coffee & Candies
    16 min walk
  • Hoy Lechon - Asian Inspired BBQ
    4 min drive
  • Lisa's Pizzeria
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Retreat: Walk to Beach & Ice Cream located?

This family-friendly Rodanthe holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pamlico Sound and Rodanthe Pier. Salvo Beach and Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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