10/10 Excellent
L B.
30 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family holiday
L B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Entire home
Beach Bonanza. Quality Time: Collect Shells, Walk, Bike, Fish, Bird Watch, Wi-Fi
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11343.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Pine Knoll Shores, NC
- Country Club of the Crystal Coast15 min walk
- North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores4 min drive
- Coral Bay Shopping Center4 min drive
- New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)51 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Downstairs King Master Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Downstairs Twin over Full Bedroom 5/Multi-Media/Game Room
1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed
Upstairs Master King Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Upstairs NorthWest Queen Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs SouthWest Queen Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
4 bathrooms
Downstairs Bedroom 5 / Media / Game Room Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Downstairs Master Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Master Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Upstairs Shared Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Beach Bonanza. Quality Time: Collect Shells, Walk, Bike, Fish, Bird Watch, Wi-Fi
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, 2 miles from NC Aquarium, 7 miles from historic Fort Macon, near Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
The Perfect Tele-Work and Home Schooling Getaway Venue, while Enjoying a Beach Vacation with the entire Family!
Panoramic, beachfront views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Take in natural beauty and wildlife from wild horses to dolphins and hatching sea turtles
Min Required Stay:
4 Nights 1 Jan - 26 Apr 2025
7 Nights (Sat to Sat) 27 Apr - 6 Sep 2025
4 Nights 7 Sep 2025 - 25 Apr 2026
7 Nights (Sat to Sat) 26 Apr - 5 Sep 2026
Linens and bath & kitchen towels provided with beds made.
Please bring your own beach towels.
No Smoking.
No Pets.
Street access for skateboarding; bicycle lane along entire island.
Access to 6 private Bogue Sound parks (links below); natural forest, charcoal grills, picnic tables, playground, swings, basketball court.
Boat/Kayak/Canoe launching access, fishing piers: Day use only.
Car decal & gate card for parks provided in the Guest Book.
https://www.piksco.com/eat
https://www.pineknollassociation.com/parks-marinas
New for 2024:
New Whole House De-Humidification System
New 65" Samsung HDTV in Media Room
ROKU installed on all TV's
Spectrum app access to Choice TV package included
New Siding Freshly Painted Exterior
Professionally Landscaped
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY:
Elevator:1 stepup from ground level;on Main level Carolina porch 1 stepup to living area
Ramps in place make steps and entire house wheelchair accessible. Wide sliding glass doors onto extra wide deck; wide hallways and room entrances.
EXTERIOR:
Carport plus 4-car parking area
Two beach-view hammocks
Outdoor, large private shower with hot water
INTERIOR:
High Speed wireless internet with whole-house mesh router WiFi access.
ROKU installed on all TV's
Spectrum app access to Choice TV package included
Elevator
Floor planking in ground floor bedrooms, all bathrooms, stairs
Hardwood 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
MAIN LEVEL:
Living Area: 60" Sony 3D Wi-Fi LED HDTV; ROKU installed on TV with Spectrum app access to Choice TV package included; 3D Blu-Ray player; new furniture; Queen sleeper-sofa; authentic WWII Liberty ship hatch-cover coffee table, end tables. Propane gas fireplace. Access to beachfront deck that spans entire length of house with captain's chairs, rockers, glider & Beach Royalty Hammock
Kitchen: adjoins living area; large open dining area seats 10, plus large maple, butcher block island with 4 counter-height chairs. Appliances include both regular drip coffee maker and Keurig.
Carolina Porch: beautiful overlook of natural, Pine Knoll Shores vegetation; settee and additional large multi-purpose table, seats 10, for games, handicrafts, banquets, etc.
Master Bedroom #1: Access to beachfront deck spanning entire length of house, fully furnished. King-sized bed; cool Tempurpedic, Cloud Luxe Breeze dream mattress; 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 mattresses; 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 mattress; 40" Sony Wi-Fi LED HDTV; ROKU installed on TV with Spectrum app access to Choice TV package included; 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. New 65" Samsung Wi-Fi LED HDTV, ROKU installed on TV with Spectrum app access to Choice TV package included; and Blu-Ray player; Big Joe seating and Big Kids comfy swivel chairs; Ping-Pong table. Bunk Bed: Twin size over full sized bed with additional full-sized trundle.
AMENITIES:
Large gas grill 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 bedding system featured in all bedrooms.
Ceiling fans throughout
Propane gas fireplace
Numerous luggage 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 Refrigerator door icemaker)
Baby/Child Amenities:
Baby crib (bring your own sheets)
High chair
Child size Little Joe and Big Joe chairs.
Business Features:
Hi-Speed Wireless Internet Wireless
Excellent mesh router WiFi access throughout house
Attractive Comfortable 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 included; 2 Blu-Ray Players
Community Features:
Picnic table area, community docks and community pier access,basketball court access
Distinctive Features:
Linens provided; 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 furniture
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 Large Kitchen butcher block island, and 10 at adjacent Carolina Porch table.
Great for hosting weddings, family reunion & your traditional holiday gathering!
Crystal Coast Beaches Are Lovely in the Spring and Fall!
Fall - Spring Promotion! 50% Discount on Monthly Rentals (28 nights or more)
Who says beach season ends Labor Day? Beach destinations experience less tourist volume, even as temperatures stay balmy.
So hit the beach this Fall, prime surf, pier & inshore fishing season!
CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL: Behind Door in lower hallway landing near bottom of stairs
Property manager
Jeff Cory
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Languages
English
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
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Important information
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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
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About the area
Pine Knoll Shores
Located in Pine Knoll Shores, this holiday 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 Anchorage Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Pine Knoll Shores, NC
What's nearby
- Country Club of the Crystal Coast - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Coral Bay Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
- Triple S Marina - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
- Fort Macon State Park - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sonic Drive-In - 14 min drive
- Pita Plate - 14 min drive
- Jersey Mike's Subs - 13 min drive
- Cox Family Restaurant - 11 min drive
- Plaza Mexico Bar & Grill - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ashley M.
14 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful stay
Ashley M.
Stayed 43 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marika S., Chapel Hill, NC USA
29 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Thanksgiving setting
Marika S.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Max S.
4 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house…
Max S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Georgia A.
4 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun on Labor Day
Georgia A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Craig H., Raleigh, NC
2 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful ocean view and great location
Craig H.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carl P.
31 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PKS Beauty
Carl P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ellen L.
3 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation
Ellen L.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Debbie H.
26 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay
Debbie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne C.
5 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible beach experience
Suzanne C.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
2/10 Terrible
Kathy M.
22 May 2021
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Deception
Kathy M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ann Marie S.
1 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for travelers with mobility issues
Ann Marie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Antonio A.
30 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pine Knolls Shore- Retrouvaille
Antonio A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Alan T.
23 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Beach House on the Ocean
Alan T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
mary s. t.
22 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
mary s. t.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Belinda E.
15 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best beach house ever
Belinda E.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mark H.
23 July 2022
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Mark H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stacia W.
4 July 2022
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Stacia W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Elliott L.
29 June 2022
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Amazing Week
Elliott L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carl P.
22 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Carl P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nancy B.
16 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Nancy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Chery C.
3 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very relaxing time
Chery C.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
James H.
12 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Vacation
James H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ryan G.
21 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Ryan G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
8/10 Good
Bill P.
13 August 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location
Bill P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
About the host
Hosted by Jeff Cory
Jeff Cory
Jacksonville Native
C703-987-8310
coryjgb1@gmail.com
Jacksonville Native
C703-987-8310
coryjgb1@gmail.com
Why they chose this property
Listed with VRBO in September 2019. Sustained track record of Vacation Rental Customer Satisfaction over the past 12 Years (see Guest comments on VRBO webpage and below) ...
"Retrouvaille is a great house! The elevator makes bringing groceries and luggage in so much easier. This house is beautiful, well equipped, and huge! The beds are so comfortable. We are definitely coming back and renting this house. We loved everything about it!"
"On the water, spacious, and nice but not over the top. Very comfortable!"
"Would like to commend the owner on this nicely furnished and very spacious rental with lots of storage space. One of the nicest oceanfront beach rentals!
Very nice house = great vacation!"
"Very clean and spacious with great beach views. The Dr. Seuss book for the kiddos is a great touch as well!"
"This house was perfect for my husband, our children, and grandchildren. The porch was our favorite place to be because the view was amazing. We loved the bonus rec room downstairs with the bunk beds for the kids. The two huge tables also came in very handy. Overall, we would rate this house a 10!"
"This is a beautiful home with spectacular views on quiet street. Above and beyond anything I could have imagined. The elevator made access to the beach much easier for the older generation in our family, while the young ones enjoyed ping pong and large TV. The two refrigerators were a bonus for storing lots of water to enjoy on the pristine beach. The outdoor patio and porch were quite a pleasant escape after a long day in the sun! Can't say enough about this amazing home! We will absolutely be returning for years to come!"
"Beautiful oceanfront property with large rooms and plenty of storage. The elevator made it so easy to get our clothes and groceries upstairs. Loved the direct access to the beach along with a covered deck with rocking chairs and a hammock."
"Retrouvaille is a great house! The elevator makes bringing groceries and luggage in so much easier. This house is beautiful, well equipped, and huge! The beds are so comfortable. We are definitely coming back and renting this house. We loved everything about it!"
"On the water, spacious, and nice but not over the top. Very comfortable!"
"Would like to commend the owner on this nicely furnished and very spacious rental with lots of storage space. One of the nicest oceanfront beach rentals!
Very nice house = great vacation!"
"Very clean and spacious with great beach views. The Dr. Seuss book for the kiddos is a great touch as well!"
"This house was perfect for my husband, our children, and grandchildren. The porch was our favorite place to be because the view was amazing. We loved the bonus rec room downstairs with the bunk beds for the kids. The two huge tables also came in very handy. Overall, we would rate this house a 10!"
"This is a beautiful home with spectacular views on quiet street. Above and beyond anything I could have imagined. The elevator made access to the beach much easier for the older generation in our family, while the young ones enjoyed ping pong and large TV. The two refrigerators were a bonus for storing lots of water to enjoy on the pristine beach. The outdoor patio and porch were quite a pleasant escape after a long day in the sun! Can't say enough about this amazing home! We will absolutely be returning for years to come!"
"Beautiful oceanfront property with large rooms and plenty of storage. The elevator made it so easy to get our clothes and groceries upstairs. Loved the direct access to the beach along with a covered deck with rocking chairs and a hammock."
What makes this property unique
Baby/Kids Amenities: Retrouvaille has both a baby crib and high chair available. The Full Trundle bed under the Twin over Full bunk bed in the downstairs Bonus Room makes ideal sleeping arrangements for families with small children. Bedroom #5 / Multi-Media / Game Room also has Little Joe's, Big Joe's, and swivel chairs for kids of all ages to cheer on a game of ping pong, demonstrate their skill at their favorite video game, or to catch a Blue-Ray movie or children's TV show. Please bring your own crib sheets, they are not provided with linen package.
Easy Accessibility: After one step up into the Ground Level from the exterior, there is another step from Elevator on the Carolina Porch into the main living area of Level 1. There are portable wooden ramps that make both of these steps wheelchair accessible, making the entire house from carport to upper floor and deck area wheelchair accessible. There are wide sliding glass doors onto the extra wide deck and wide hallways and room entrances. There are grab bars and handles in the bathroom and shower area.
More Amenities! Entire Ground Floor has a central De-Humidification System for your inside comfort. There is a Culligan Medallist Water Softener System providing unlimited Whole House conditioned water, and a Culligan Aqua-Cleer Advanced (Reverse Osmosis) Filtered Drinking (and Ice-maker) Water System in the kitchen. To complete your Crystal Coastal waterfront experience, you have access to 6 private parks on Bogue Sound for natural forest family time equipped with charcoal grills & picnic tables, children's playground & swings, a basketball court, Day Use Only Boat/Kayak/Canoe launching accesses, & piers for fishing or taking in the sights, maritime flora & fauna And Fish! Bringing the kiddos? Perfect! This home is stocked full of children amenities! Baby Crib, High Chair, Baby size Little Joe and Big Joe chairs, Full Trundle bed for small children and Twin over Full Bunk Bed are all available during your stay!
Easy Accessibility: After one step up into the Ground Level from the exterior, there is another step from Elevator on the Carolina Porch into the main living area of Level 1. There are portable wooden ramps that make both of these steps wheelchair accessible, making the entire house from carport to upper floor and deck area wheelchair accessible. There are wide sliding glass doors onto the extra wide deck and wide hallways and room entrances. There are grab bars and handles in the bathroom and shower area.
More Amenities! Entire Ground Floor has a central De-Humidification System for your inside comfort. There is a Culligan Medallist Water Softener System providing unlimited Whole House conditioned water, and a Culligan Aqua-Cleer Advanced (Reverse Osmosis) Filtered Drinking (and Ice-maker) Water System in the kitchen. To complete your Crystal Coastal waterfront experience, you have access to 6 private parks on Bogue Sound for natural forest family time equipped with charcoal grills & picnic tables, children's playground & swings, a basketball court, Day Use Only Boat/Kayak/Canoe launching accesses, & piers for fishing or taking in the sights, maritime flora & fauna And Fish! Bringing the kiddos? Perfect! This home is stocked full of children amenities! Baby Crib, High Chair, Baby size Little Joe and Big Joe chairs, Full Trundle bed for small children and Twin over Full Bunk Bed are all available during your stay!
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