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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports

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Watermen's Cabanas
Living Area with Smart TV & Dining Table
Living Area with Dining Nook & Full Kitchen
Dining Area with Seating For 6 & a Fully Stocked Kitchen
Master Bedroom with King Bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Waves, NC
  • Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rodanthe Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports

Watermen's Cabana 1C is part of the Watermen's Retreat Resort. The resort is managed by a property management company - Flying R - Watermen's Retreat.

Watermen’s Cabana 1C is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment.

Cabana 1C features one king bed, one queen bed, two twins and a full kitchen. The living room features leather furniture, a flat screen TV with cable and Netflix access. The primary bedroom features a full bath with a bathtub shower combo. The second full bath has a bathtub shower combo. The living area provides access to a deck with seating for two and a shared charcoal grill.

Watermen’s Cabanas are a just a short walk to REAL Watersports, Watermen’s Bar and Grill or the beach with access to miles of wide-open, beautiful beaches.

Dog friendly with a signed pet policy and paid non-refundable fee of $175 + tax.

Guests of Watermen’s Cabanas get kite launching and landing access at REAL Watersports and 10% off at the REAL Watersports Rental Shop.

Additional amenities include Wi-Fi internet access, a private outdoor shower, an in-property washer and dryer and base level secure gear storage. All Watermen’s Retreat properties include bed linens, made beds upon arrival, bathroom towels, drip style coffee maker, coffee filters, salt & pepper, dishwasher soap tabs, dish soap, sponge and kitchen towels.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1650121vb
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 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

About the area

Waves

Located in Waves, this apartment is near the beach. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Waves, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rodanthe Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Salvo Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Rodanthe Pier - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Waves Coffee & Candies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mirro’s Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tina's Poolside Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Beads & Beans OBX - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports on 3 September 2026 start from NZ$464, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of beach and Rodanthe Beach. Salvo Beach and Rodanthe Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

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

Great Stay!

We really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful property with beautiful, newly remodeled rooms. We loved the location and the restaurant. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you! Would love to see a return trip. Give us a call and we will get you booked in again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith Q.

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

Would Definitely Stay Again

We loved this bungalow, everything was very well kept. Owners were super helpful and accommodating as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Thanks so much for the kind words Keith, we enjoyed hosting you! We hope you'll come back and see us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

meghan b.

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

Wonderful, comfortable place to stay

We loved our time at Waterman’s. Everything was so thoughtfully planned so guests have a relaxing time. We loved the furnishings etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki D.

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

Perfect Retreat

Excellent property management team& property was very nice& perfect for my extended family. I would recommend it highly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LARRY C.

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

Weekend escape

Relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David D.

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

Nights in Waves

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in OBX at the Watermen's Retreat Resort cabanas. The weather was really great, the ocean was warm, and the waves were good sized. We all had a lot of fun!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Loved the cabana

My family recently stayed in one of Waterman's cabanas for a family vacation and we had a fantastic time and we were very comfortable. My kids surf and kite surf.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2020
Thanks for the incredible review. We enjoyed having you as our guest and love that the kids got out to surf and kite. It's certainly the perfect location for enjoying water sports.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicholas k.

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

Good stay, will be using them again!

Very clean home. Everything accessible and organized. Quiet neighborhood and serene. Overall, well pleased and will be using this Company again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2023
Thanks for the review, Nicolas! We'd love to have you back. Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris b.

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

Kiteboarding with no wind

had a great time despite the lack of wind. spent time at REAL eating and drinking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Wonderful Family Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cabanas. When we checked in the place was very clean. Everything was comfortable & cozy plus it was so easy with towels/linens included. The location is absolutely perfect. We loved being close enough to see all the sites but not in the middle of the chaos. Sunsets across the street at Watermen’s are the best & food was really good too. All the staff, especially Brandon, were so helpful & friendly. They made everything easy & we really felt welcomed the whole stay. I would highly recommend & we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2021
Christine, we are so glad you had a great time. We look forward to having you as our guest again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Towles L.

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

Bliss

My visit would have been easy and clean and comfortable if it had just been a trip to a beautiful part of the world. Of course the proximity to the REAL with absolutely fantastic kiting and people makes it great on a whole different level. I almost feel like I should try to keep it a secret instead of giving a good review! The place and the people at Waterman’s Retreat made last week unforgettable in all good ways.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Towles, thank you! WE hope you have many more great visits!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Everything was as advertised..nice place to stay

Everything was as advertised..nice place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chan O.

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

Stay like a home with services like a hotel

Our family had a very nice stay during our vacation week at the Cabana of Watermen's Retreat. The house has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bath plus enough size of kitchen and living room and laundry; fit well for 2 of us with our 2 adult children. The lock room & shower at ground floor is also convenient. The house is clean and has hotel-like bedding and towels. Most impressive is the team; they are all very friendly. In addition to emails, I had personal contact with Brandon & Jason. One afternoon the TV lost the cable single even after we had followed the instructions to reconnect; I called the service, and Jason came to our cabana right away. He did a complete check and found out the problem was with the TV so they replaced it with a new set and we didn't miss any interesting Olympic game show time. Thank you, Jason.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2021
Hey Chan! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. We'd love to have you all back next year.
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrzej O.

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

Convenient vacation place in Waves

All was good. Comfortable and clean. Convenient access to the bay, not so to the ocean side. Great bed in MB. Unit 1C is v. close to the highway, therefore a bit noisy at times. Could use regular table and chairs in eating area, instead of high table and bar stools
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
Andrzej, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate the feedback for us and our future guests. - Jason
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blerta M.

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

Wonderful place for a family. Close to the beach and many local restaurants.

Great place for family and friends! Will definetly book again for our next trip in Outerbanks 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2021
Hi Blerta! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We'd love to welcome you back again next year! Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helene W.

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

Amazing Stay!

After a 9 1/2 hour drive, we were so relieved when we opened the door to this beautiful cabana. Everything was spotless and the furnishings were beautiful. The beds were super comfortable and the linens crisp and clean. The beach shower is located underneath the cabana, and was also spotless. It's just a short walk to the beach, but also plenty of parking if you wanted to drive there. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

matt S.

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

The property was adequate but the area has fallen off

The Cabana was clean and comfy. There wasn't enough space for 2 adults and two kids to comfortably relax, as there was just the one couch. Also, I failed to notice there were no TVs in the bedrooms- which led to boring evenings. I'm sure the listing showed no TVs and only one couch, but for (the price)/night I'd expect more. Admittedly, it's totally my fault for assuming differently. The area was run down and mot everything was closed. The few spots that were open for dining were rough and the people were rude, with the exception of the Waterman's Grill that is considered part of the property. If you are coming to fish or kite-board, this is your place. If you are coming for a fun family vacation, you might want to look past the OBX area. Most complaints are geared more toward the area, and the Waterman's Cabanas can't be held too accountable for their surroundings. I just feel the price wasn't worth what the area had to offer. The staff was friendly and quick to respond to our needs though.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2021
Matt, We enjoyed having you as our guest and appreciate the feedback. Our area of the Outer Banks is a bit less developed than other areas but for some, that's exactly what they are looking for in a vacation destination. I am proud that all of your experiences with our staff at both Watermen's Retreat and Watermen's Bar & Grill were pleasant. Thanks for taking the time to fill in future guests. Jason
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A wonderful retreat

I loved this little cabana. It's in a great location. The staff at REAL were amazing, and I had everything I needed for my stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck F.

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

Nice accommodations but...

All in all great spot for a quick family retreat at the beach. Only downside was - Initial half roll of toilet paper for two bathrooms, quarter sponge and no dishwashing soap for the kitchen sink and no additional trash bags provided. Easily correctable for future guests!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2020
We enjoyed having you as our guest and look forward to hosting you and your family again. We operate like a vacation rental in that we provide starter sets of toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher soap tabs, dish soap, trash bags and a dish sponge. Sounds like we may have missed some of these items for you and for that we apologize.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Waterman's retreat

The property was very clean, when l say clean lm saying spotless. The staff were super friendly, checking in And out was easy! Definelty would stay again. Donna is amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Donna Peele

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Watermen’s Retreat provides a fresh look at the waterfront resort experience. Watermen’s consists of 14 waterfront suites, a secluded cottage plus a range of budget friendly cabanas.

Why they chose this property

Watermen’s Retreat Guests Enjoy
5-star, sparkling clean accommodations with fully equipped kitchens
Incredible views and breathtaking sunsets
Quick access to REAL Watersports and Watermen’s Bar & Grill
Concierge service including watersports instruction and rentals, daily adventure prescriptions and food/beverage provisioning packages
Private kiteboarding launch access at REAL Watersports with Bermuda grass, air compressors, lockers and hot showers
Direct access to the #1 kiteboarding, surfing, and foiling school in the world
Wi-Fi internet access, washer/dryer, and secure gear storage
Our goal at Watermen’s Retreat is to always exceed expectations and make the most of your time to unwind. The Watermen’s atmosphere is family friendly and inclusive. Watermen’s Retreat is not only for kiteboarders and surfers, it’s for anyone who enjoys being a part of the excitement and fun.

What makes this property unique

Watermen’s Retreat provides a fresh look at the waterfront resort experience. Watermen’s consists of 14 waterfront suites, a secluded cottage plus a range of budget friendly cabanas.

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