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April's Retreat - Oceanfront! Special rates for July 4-11!

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A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.
A cozy living room with a Galaxy S22 Ultra on a cabinet, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a colorful armchair.
A swimming pool with a white fence, a 911 emergency phone sign, and a multi-story building in the background.
A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and parking spaces.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Crystal Coast Beaches
Sleeps 8•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Atlantic Beach, NC
  • Place, Crystal Coast Beaches
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Coral Bay Shopping Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

April's Retreat - Oceanfront! Special rates for July 4-11!

Direct oceanfront condo with boating access and day docks on the sound side.

Dunescape Villas 243 is a second-floor, oceanfront condo with stunning views from the living room and screened-in porches. The master bedroom features a private ocean-view porch, a king-size bed, and a flat-panel TV. The second bedroom includes a queen bed and flat-panel TV, while the third bedroom has two twin beds and a TV/DVD player. All bedrooms have ceiling fans. The living room offers a sleeper sofa, a 37" flat-panel TV, and a Blu-Ray/DVD player. The kitchen is fully equipped with a Keurig coffee maker, a dishwasher, and more. There's also a washer/dryer and wireless internet. Additional amenities include oceanfront pools, an outdoor shower, elevators, access to Bogue Sound, and boat storage (ask the property manager for details). Guests can enjoy a charcoal grill/BBQ and a boardwalk leading directly to the beach.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1985394vb
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

About the area

Atlantic Beach

Located in Atlantic Beach, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Macon State Park and Emerald Isle Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Big Rock Stadium or Cougar Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Atlantic Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Crystal Coast Beaches - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 8 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 30 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Wheelhouse Taproom - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cox Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is April's Retreat - Oceanfront! Special rates for July 4-11! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at April's Retreat - Oceanfront! Special rates for July 4-11!?

As of 30 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at April's Retreat - Oceanfront! Special rates for July 4-11! on 4 October 2026 start from NZ$2,440, 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 April's Retreat - Oceanfront! Special rates for July 4-11!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at April's Retreat - Oceanfront! Special rates for July 4-11!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at April's Retreat - Oceanfront! Special rates for July 4-11!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is April's Retreat - Oceanfront! Special rates for July 4-11! located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crystal Coast Beaches, Coral Bay Shopping Center and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail. Country Club of the Crystal Coast and Circle Regional Beach Access are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

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

Great stay!

This condo is in a great location, the kitchen was very well stocked, the host was great, and they also have books and games available which was great since it rained during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The codo was very nice and clean! The location was perfect for everything! The kitchen was stocked well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cashwell B.

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

Beach Stay

Everything was great from the location to the details in the condo. Will be returning for another family trip for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good condition! Very well stocked kitchen . Beautiful location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donovan F.

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

Great place

Had to take this for my wife and I over Memorial Day weekend due to limited places to stay but it was well worth the price. Would be great for a group
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Allen J.

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

Excellent

Family friendly, ocean front and convenient
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Great beachfront property!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This condo was perfect! Very clean, convenient, well appointed, and in a great location. Thank you for a wonderful week!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

Clean and convenient

The unit was very clean and nicely equipped. Loved the no-contact check in. We had a wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Thank you so much for your nice words. I hope you come back to see us! Thanks Edith Riffe
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Summer 2025 Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at April's retreat. The condo was great as always. We had everything we needed to have a great stay. Everything worked and the views were awesome as usual. This is our 3rd year here and we have loved it each time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lexi S.

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

Fabulous Location!!

We chose this property for its location and proximity to the beach -- oceanfront! It was wonderful to wake up to the sound of the ocean waves each morning!! The unit was a bit small for 6 adults, but we made it work! There were a couple of minor issues that were taken care of quickly. We would suggest more shelving in the 1/2 bath and master bath for placing toiletries/cosmetics, etc., and nicer bath and hand towels, as they were a bit thin. Otherwise, we loved the location and the condo itself was clean!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M.

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

Beautiful wide beach!

The condo is nice and updated. It was weird that they had notes that said “do not use “ on silverware and plates even tho there’s a dishwasher. Beach was beautiful but not easy to access if older or handicapped. Awesome location! Clean except for balconies really needed vacuuming or sweeping. Pools were great but there are no hot tubs. Seems like there used to be but they’ve made them kiddie pools. Overall, we had a wonderful trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! The "Do Not Use" notes are as big of a mystery to us as they are to you! Please feel free to use all of the kitchen equipment on your next stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Annual Beach Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at April's Retreat. This is our 3rd year staying here. There were a couple issues that popped up this time around. The air conditioner broke and we had to wait until 5:00 for the repairman to arrive, until he got there we had to have all the ceiling fans going to keep the temp at 80 inside. unfortunately the microwave over the stove was not working, but we the owner provided a small one on the dry bar that we could use that worked out well for us. There also seemed to be a number of forks missing so we needed to wash some by hand for some of the nights we cooked. Overall it was a great week and we would recommend this condo to anyone.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great condo. Clean, comfortable, well stocked, with wonderful views of the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

David S.

AB Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: WE had a great time and the condo was good. The only issue was the dishwasher was broken for 4 days and we had to hand wash all our dishes. Not the end of the world, but definitely inconvenient. This was our 2nd year at this location and we are planning on coming back again, hopefully we won't have any other appliance issues.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bill C.

July 2023 Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love Dunescape where we have stayed for at least one week each year since the mid 1980's and in this particular unit for the past several years. We remain overall very pleased with the unit's condition and in dealing with the rental management company. There are a few maintenance items that need to be addressed including the dryer not drying, the latch to the front screen door being very hard to open (we had to leave the door propped open), and the light over the stove being out. Also, the Dunescape HOA's policy of not allowing renters to use the parking spots under the building is highly annoying/disrepectful and effectively relegates renters to second class status while on property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

Oceanfront Getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: April's Retreat is a perfect getaway on one of the best beaches on the east coast! The unit is clean and well-stocked. The oceanfront views and access is worth renting alone. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

April's Retreat was awesome

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an amazing beach week despite the rain. The home was very clean and offered incredible views from both porch areas.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou P.

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

Very good

This unit was great. Had everything you would need! Property manager was responsive when little issues arose. We went to Harker Island and rode the ferry to Cape Lookout. Nice day trip. Had fun all around Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle and Beaufort including aquarium, kayaking and mini golf. .
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Casey C.

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

Great stay as always!

Besides a couple of things not cleaned and/or left behind from a previous renter, the rental was great! This is our second year here and I am sure we will rebook. The view is spectacular and Edith (property manager) has always been available to help with anything and everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole M.

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

we liked the location. the elevator was broken from Thursday-Saturday.

the elevator situation made it so our 93 year old mother was not able to stay eith us or enjoy the beach. this was very sad for us all
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Great location - all Atlantic Beach amenities including direct beach access and pools!

8 adults aged 60-20 stayed in April’s Retreat. The beds were comfy and the linens kitchen were well stocked with everything we needed. Beautiful balcony view of the beach and quick access to the pool. In the morning, a nice 2-1/2 mile walk down the beach for a great breakfast at the pier or 4 Corners. We will come again and be delighted to get this unit. The unit manager, Edith, was easy to communicate with and answered all our questions before arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2021
Thank you so much! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and would be delighted to have you back next year!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Construction not mentioned in VRBO listing

It was not fun waking up to hammering, sawing and a non stop air compressor. Thankfully, the listing agent is sending us a check for $1200 for the nights we didn’t end up staying!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2021
Thank you for staying with us. We were unaware construction was still going on. The building is complete now and everything looks great!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul w.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

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