Making Waves

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A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden console table with drawers, a vase with branches, and a door with a window.
A bedroom with a bed featuring patterned pillows and a wall decoration with stars and the word "RELAX".
A white house with a front door, a white rocking chair, and a welcome mat.
A living room with a dark-colored sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a red chair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Jacksonville, NC
  • Place, Sherwood Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Jacksonville Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Marine Corps Air Station New River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Sleep sofa in living room with extra sheets.

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Jacksonville

Located in Jacksonville, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Pelletier House and Onslow County Vietnam Veterans Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sherwood Park and Lejeune Memorial Gardens. Roller City and Lynnwood Park Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Jacksonville, NC

What's nearby

  • Sherwood Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Coastal Carolina Community College - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Jacksonville Mall - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station New River - 9 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jaggers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Old Siam - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Making Waves pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Making Waves?

As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Making Waves on 4 January 2027 start from NZ$445, 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 Making Waves?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Making Waves?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Making Waves?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Making Waves located?

Located in the heart of Jacksonville, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Sherwood Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Coastal Carolina Community College and Onslow County Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Lejeune Memorial Gardens and Pelletier House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay during our vacation. It provided everything we needed, was very clean and the atmosphere was quiet and peaceful. We would love to stay again and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house, we loved our stay here! Rhonda is a great hostess, everything was clean and cozy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a place were you can enjoy a peaceful neighborhood, closer to good restaurants and many’s stores available, everything is beautiful view all around. There is also a lot of beaches nearby to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property - very clean, very comfortable bed and a kitchen with everything you need to make the stay comfortable. Communication with Rhonda was great and check in and out was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This charming cottage was very clean and neat. It was perfect for our needs, and our hostess was a great communicator. My son was having surgery at the naval hospital and this sweet place was less than 10 minutes away. There are plenty of restaurants and shops close by. A great location, and a quiet street. We were very pleased! Will definitely be staying here again when we need to return to Jacksonville overnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute little house. Very clean and convenient to lots of food and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Close to everything I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is truly comfortable and invitingplenty of resturants to walk to and shopping conveniently close by. Our house had many homey touches very easy to settle in.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall stay was wonderful,near everything that we needed to get to.Beautiful place,nice neighborhood, quiet area,very clean, everything that we needed was there.Liked it so much,we wanted to stay another night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a Wonderful time!!!!!! The place was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place!

Extremely super clean, decorated very nicely, comfy beds, very hospitable and accommodating, great location 15 minutes from Geiger, I would love to stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2024
Thanks for staying at Making Waves. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful and well-appointed space. Comfortable, clean, quiet, and the owner was really amazing and accomodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rhonda is great!! The home is clean and well stocked. Games, coloring books, extra linens all in the Walk in closet. When I first pulled onto the street, I was honestly afraid the road noise would be a lot. But the home is quiet! Rhonda lives nearby but extends whatever amount of privacy you want. I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was very impressed with our stay here. Convenient access to area attractions. Drive to Topsail Beach less than an hour away. Will definitely return to use this property in the future. Host was very accommodating and property was immaculate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a wonderful stay! The property was clean, comfortable, and located in a quiet neighborhood. It was also conveniently located close to everything we needed, which made getting around Jacksonville very easy.Rhonda was proactive, responsive, and a great host. She communicated well and made sure I had everything I needed for a comfortable stay.The only thing I would suggest improving is the height of the beds. At 5’1”, I actually had to hop to get into bed, so they may be difficult for shorter guests to access comfortably. A small step stool or lower bed frame could make a big difference.Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and would happily stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was great

I loved this little place perfect place to stay I stayed with my older kids to see our marine , easy to get to based will stay here again . Owner was easy to work with
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Amazing

This place was amazing in every way, even snacks, everything you would need was there. Nice area, quiet and absolutely adorable JUST AMAZING, SPARKLING CLEAN.......
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Rhonda was very sweet and answered all of questions right away. We felt right at home and appreciated all of the little extras that were there for us! I would highly recommend her property and will definately book with her again for our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home

Lovely house equipped with all that small stuff you usally want to buy for a short stay (dishwasher tabs, coffee filter, spices, ...) Very friendly and helpful owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2023
Marian was a great guest. They are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Wonderful location (close to base), clean, with tons of amenities... ideal for a visit with military family/friends. Rhonda was a great host and very accommodating/understanding on late check-in/out due to schedules. Would happily stay at "Making Waves" again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2023
I just wanted to thank you for staying at Making Waves. And thanks for leaving everything clean. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and relaxing

The vibe of making waves was perfect for a nice relaxing evening after a busy day with family. The house was very clean and my kids enjoyed the snacks and water that was there. The perfect place for a small get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2023
Thanks for staying with Making Waves . And thanks for leaving everything so neat. I look forward to having you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We traveled from WV to see family in the area and enjoyed our stay very much! Communication was wonderful. My kids enjoyed the snacks & board games! Appreciated the extra towels & blankets. She even had the smallest things like tape, seasonings, & a first aid kit on hand. The home was very neat and clean! Definitely would stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully equip home. Clean, comfortable. Very kind neighbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Southern Hospitality

Our stay was wonderful. The house was clean and cozy. Our host was awesome. She was amazing. Tended to our needs personally. We were shone Southern Hospitality at it's best. Definitely staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute place!

This house was amazing! It is central to so much around Jacksonville and surrounding areas. The house is well maintained and has everything you need for your stay. If we are down in that area again I would definitely go with this house again. The hostess Rhonda is an amazing lady and goes above and beyond to make your stay wonderful. I wish we had more than 2 days here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2022
Irene was a great guest. They are welcome back anytime. They were very quiet, followed rules and left the house clean. The only problem I had was they didn’t stay long enough.. Thanks Irene for staying at Making Waves. I enjoyed our little chat. I look forward to another visit.
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