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Ocean front and 5 stars!!! Your next great vacation starts here. Check it out.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Atlantic Beach, NC
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Triple S Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Fort Macon State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean front and 5 stars!!! Your next great vacation starts here. Check it out.

Ocean front beach house located on the most sought-after stretch of Atlantic Beach, Ocean Ridge Drive.

Owned by the same family for over 70 years, this charming house has entertained many generations of family and friends.

Appreciated by those who want a beach house ‘like they used to be’, this is a place where you feel comfortable with the windows open listening to the waves crashing on the beach from your bedroom.

You will experiencing an old style 'beach cottage" which dates back to the early 60s. Extensively renovated in 2014 but the rustic feel of the interior remain. Attractive solid pine paneling in the main living room and oceanfront bedrooms. Living room features a large picture window with stunning views of the ocean.
Features includes: 400 Mbps wireless internet, a 60” Roku Smart TV in the main living room, with numerous apps provided; YouTube TV, Prime, Paramount, Netflix . The ocean front bedroom downstairs has a 42” Roku Smart TV with the same apps provided. Easy to set up as a children’s viewing room as it has 3 twin beds. The main upstairs living area consists of kitchen, dining room that can seat 12, spacious living room, 4 bedrooms and 1 & ½ baths. Upstairs bedrooms ; #1: one king, #2: two twins, #3: two twins & 1 queen, and #4: one king. The downstairs (ground level) has 2 bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms. Bedroom #5: Two twins and #6: three twins. The washer/dryer, second refrigerator, 2 separate showers and a new deluxe gas grill are located on this level. The house can accommodate up to 8 – 10 cars including a 2 car garage – perfect for large family gatherings. There are plenty beach chairs and toys such as a sea kayak, 1 surfboard, as well boogie boards and skim board. Shibumi beach shade is also provided. A spacious outside enclosed shower with hot and cold water is a popular feature.
Comfortable for just 2 people or up 14 for a large family vacation, you’ll love the relaxed feel of our ‘Little Cottage by the Sea’. You’ll want to return, as most do, year after year and cherish those moments for a lifetime.

Property manager

Anita & Jim Proctor
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs only, fee depends on size, and # of pets
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Atlantic Beach

Located in Atlantic Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Country Club of the Crystal Coast and Anchorage Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail and Fort Macon State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Big Rock Stadium or Cougar Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Atlantic Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Coral Bay Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Anchorage Marina - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Triple S Marina - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 30 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AB Bottle Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cox Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab's Claw Oceanfront Caribbean Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean front and 5 stars!!! Your next great vacation starts here. Check it out. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Ocean front and 5 stars!!! Your next great vacation starts here. Check it out.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean front and 5 stars!!! Your next great vacation starts here. Check it out.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean front and 5 stars!!! Your next great vacation starts here. Check it out. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Atlantic Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Coral Bay Shopping Center and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail. Anchorage Marina and Triple S Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

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

Perfect home on the beach

The house was perfect for us. Quiet, beach front, great porch and windows with views Small yard for the pups and everyone on the beach was great to for dig friendliness we can’t wait to return Beds comfy decorations so cute and be achy just a great place thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holli T.

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

Family Wedding

We came to Atlantic Beach for my son’s wedding. The house was absolutely perfect! Loved all the character of the house and we all felt right at home. Thank you Anita and Jim!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne G.

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

Relaxing & spacious

Great property. Big back porch & picture window facing the ocean. Plenty of space for a large family gathering. Great location to go walking on the beach or play in the sand & surf. Great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Perfection!

This home is the perfect beach cottage. We loved the historic feel of the original paneling, the expansive covered porch with all the rocking chairs you could ever need. Perfect view of the ocean. Daily dolphin sightings. Just a few steps to the beach. This cottage is well equipped. We hosted a Thanksgiving Dinner enjoyed by all. The cottage is very well taken care of. Beds were so comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Beautiful home on the beach

Nice 5 night stay while attending a family wedding. Closely located to other family and venue.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Great spot

Beach front, plenty of beds, basic kitchen and decent porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

LYNN N.

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

Magical

This little cottage by the sea felt like home from the moment we arrived. Jim and Anita have provided everything we needed and more. For those yet to come this year, pay attention to the list of items already there to include a Shibumi to protect from the sun and wind. Thanks Proctors for a not to be forgotten week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN H.

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

Beach getaway

We enjoyed our stay. The house had beautiful views and was well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip M.

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

It was great.

Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

A little slice of heaven on earth!

The house is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Leave your worries behind, all you need is your food and clothes, everything else is provided for you. The beach is beautiful and such a short distance from the back door of this beautiful cottage by the sea. The hosts are AMAZING and the family history of this cottage is very interesting. Our famiily will be left with memories of this place for ever. Thanks again Jim and Anita for your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorena H.

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

Such a great holiday and family reunion!!!!!

The beach house was perfect for our big family. It was cozy and clean. Everyone had their own bed and slept comfortably. Lovely view of the ocean and we were able to enjoy the beautiful sunrises and the sunsets from the living room, some bedrooms and from the balcony!!! The kitchen is fully equipped. The owners, Jim and Anita were so pleasant to work with for all the questions and concerns we had during our stay. We highly recommend this beach house and will stay here again for our next beach stay, hopefully, soon!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Franklin C.

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

Comfy house by the shore

Jim and Anita's home is very cozy. Plenty of rooms. Very nice appliances and accomodations in the kitchen. The porch full of rockers overlooking the ocean is the highlight.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

The View!!!!

We had a wonderful time at this house. I spent most of the time on the back porch watching/listening to the waves. Just a few steps and you are in the sand. The house was charming with old family photos dating back to what looked like the 1950s. The kitchen was well stocked. The grill worked great. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanner C.

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

Wedding week

Stayed here with my groomsman and was so close to the venue. Loved the views as well. Jim/Anita are so helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

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

Love this property

The house is clean, the neighborhood is pleasant, the location is perfect. On the water and short drive to stores and experiences
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lillian K., Lexington, NC

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

Everything the listing says and more!

Great hosts, great location, and great property. The personal touches/history of the home in photographs is something special. Our group very much enjoyed our stay and hope to book here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Family trip

Nice place. Plenty of room and bathrooms for our family
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joni P.

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

The BEST Beach Cottage

We loved spending the holidays at the beach! The location is perfect- right on the shore with an easy walking path out to the beach. The view from the main room was stunning and we enjoyed the porch, even in the cold weather. The kitchen has everything you need and more. We cooked several big meals at home and didn’t lack anything. Everything about the trip was easy - communication with Jim, check-in and check-out. One thing I’ve never seen in a rental- and this was so thoughtful- power strips with USB plugs at nearly every outlet. So helpful for keeping your electronics charged. One thing to note: Once you walk the easy path to the beach, the sand is soft and fairly deep. At least during the winter, vehicles are allowed to drive in the beach, creating tire tracks in the sand. It could be challenging to navigate for some. But at least it’s flat!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Linda P., Pittsboro, NC

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

Beach Cottage Wrap Around!

Our book club of 20 years spent 4 glorious days at this oceanfront cottage. The deck overlooking the ocean and proximity to the beach was outstanding. The living room overlooked the beach... we felt wrapped in comfort. Loved the authentic feeling of this vintage beach cottage. Pine paneling, comfortable chairs and couches. The kitchen was small, but we made due. Actually had seating for eleven for dinners! Great second refrigerator in basement. The layout is perfect for large groups with many bedrooms, extra showers, and ample parking. The owner responded quickly to all of our questions. Perhaps next time we'll stay in season so we can use all the ocean equipment, bikes, beach chairs, balls, kayaks, ect. available to renters. We will be back! Thank you , Jim
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

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

We will probably rent again in the future

We enjoyed it very much! I was wonderful being able to take our dogs and letting them experience the beach for the first time. We went in mid October. It was not crowded at all, the temperature was perfect, and it never rained. They even had beach supplies for our use, such as folding chairs, umbrella, etc. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

LELA K.

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

A house on the beach that aims to please.

Bottom line: we booked again for next year. We absolutely loved this house. It had everything we needed for a relaxing week at the beach. We really appreciated how the owners thought of all the little things like having towel racks in every room; having a large water heater so we all 9 could take showers. The large dining room table was great for dinners and game nights. The house is right on the beach as well as close to restaurants and shops. Best of all is the back porch with multiple rocking chairs so you can enjoy the ocean rain or shine. The owner was very responsive. We have been renting on Emerald Isle for 7 years and this house is our favorite.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

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

Cozy with character

This process was so simple and I didn’t have to worry about details.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

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

Relaxing beach get away!

Everything as advertised, awesome view, well loved beach home : )
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hampton M.

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

Great older beach cottage in excellent condition with plenty of beds, great amenities & room for all

Very easy to book. Jim the owner is great, always availability and hospitable. Awesome location that is convenient to all attractions. Home is updated but still has cozy beach house feel that keeps you wanting to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shauna A., Hillsborough, NC

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

A great beachfront property w/ so many extras!

This was a great place to stay for us and our love of going to Shackleford Banks (it's a short drive to Beaufort to ferry over to Shackleford). The house has many, many extras that are often not "included" w/ beach houses - sand toys, chairs, bikes. You will not need to bring nearly as many things as you do w/ other properties. A quick, direct walk down to the beach from the house and great views of the ocean from the living room! The owners/managers are very attentive and prompt in their communication. If we're staying in the area again we'll be checking out this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Anita & Jim Proctor

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The property is co-owned by two brothers who are grandsons of the original property owner from 1954. We grew up in Greenville N.C. and now live in Chapel Hill and Greenville.

Why they chose this property

We have been coming to the beach cottage since we were children and some of our fondest memories are of summers spent here with our families. We are sure you will create many wonderful memories of your own.
Note: We can save you money with booking this property, please contact us directly at 252-916-8984 to find out how.

What makes this property unique

Once you see the view from the front porch, you not going to want to leave. Just have seat in the rocking chairs and let your cares melt away.
Your complete satisfaction and enjoyment are our main concern. We are here to make your visit comfortable and stress free. Give us a try and we're sure you will be coming back year after year.
Please check with us before you rent anywhere else.

Languages:

English, German

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