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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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1 bathroomSleeps 328 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Atlantic Beach, NC
  • Place, Crystal Coast Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Coral Bay Shopping Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Country Club of the Crystal Coast
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the area

Atlantic Beach

Located in Atlantic Beach, this apartment is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Crystal Coast Beaches and Coral Bay Shopping Center. .This beach apartment is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Country Club of the Crystal Coast and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail.

What's nearby

  • Crystal Coast Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Country Club of the Crystal Coast - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 7 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 33 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cox Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Table - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Oceanside DUNESCAPE Studio•Direct Access to Secluded Beach•WiFi•Pool

Step outside your 1st floor Dunescape Studio and enjoy fresh sea breezes and relaxed coastal vibes.

The property features private gazebo access to a beautiful, secluded stretch of beach, perfect for peaceful strolls, shell hunting, sunbathing, and sunset walks. A nearby coastal bike path invites easy jogs, bike rides, or leisurely seaside walks.

Watch our YouTube video titled Ocean Sands presented by Sun, Surf & Sand Vacation Rentals.

[THE SPACE]
This 300 sq. ft. studio is ideal for 2 adults and can accommodate up to 3. Please consider the compact size when booking to ensure it’s the right fit for your stay.

Traveling with a larger group?
We have multiple units within the same Oceanfront Complex, including Side-by-Side condos—perfect for larger groups who want to stay close while enjoying extra space and privacy. Please reach out and we’ll be happy to help find the best options for your needs.

☞This unit is on the 1st floor and has a view of the extensive NC Dunes from inside the condo.

☞Please enjoy Panoramic Ocean Views from the gazebos and wraparound decks which offer community seating.

✪STUDIO FEATURES
•300 sq. ft. open studio layout
•Queen bed + full-size futon
•Ensuite bathroom (shower & single vanity)
•Kitchen with basic appliances + Keurig
•Smart TV, Wi-Fi, small dining table (2 chairs)

☞ Compact studio designed for comfort and functionality.

✪PROVIDED:
•Bed linens for queen bed & full size futon
•4 pillows
•4 bath towels & washcloths
•2 beach chairs
•Basic cookware, dishes & cutlery
•Starter supplies: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, makeup wipes, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap & sponge

☞Dollar General is conveniently located across the street for additional items.

✪WHAT TO BRING:
•Beach towels & umbrella
•Cooking oil, spices, charcoal
•Food, coffee & personal incidentals

✪WHAT NOT TO BRING:
•Boats, RVs, trailers, or oversized vehicles occupying more than one parking space

☞Alternative parking locations available upon request.

✪WALKABLE LOCATION
•Restaurants & shops nearby
•Dollar General & dining across the street
•Grocery store & shopping center a short drive away

A guidebook with local recommendations is provided in the unit.

✪HOUSEKEEPING
•No daily maid service
•Towel exchanges available upon request (nominal fee applies)

✪PARKING PASS
•One parking pass is provided per reservation.
•An additional pass may be requested prior to your stay for a $25 fee.

✪NO-SMOKING POLICY
•This is a strictly non-smoking property.
•Smoking, vaping, and drug use are not permitted inside the unit or anywhere on the premises.

✪ PET POLICY
•No pets permitted. Due to owner allergies, animals are not allowed in this unit.
•Guests traveling with pets may be accommodated in one of our pet-friendly units, subject to availability.
•Bringing an unauthorized pet will result in a $200 additional cleaning fee and may lead to cancellation of the reservation without refund.

✪COMMUNITY AMENITIES
•Private beach access (600+ ft. secluded shoreline)
• Outdoor pool (Easter–Oct 31, subject to change)
• Oceanfront gazebos & wraparound deck
• Outdoor showers
• Picnic tables & charcoal grills
• Large grassy recreation area
• Fish cleaning station
• Direct access to the Coastal Bike Path
• Laundry room

✪TRAVEL INSURANCE
• We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance at the time of booking to protect your trip investment from unexpected events such as weather, illness, or travel delays.
•If you choose not to purchase travel insurance, you acknowledge that refunds cannot be issued outside of the cancellation policy associated with your reservation.


[HOUSE RULES]
☞By booking this property, guests acknowledge and agree to comply with all house rules, additional rules, and disclosures listed.

1. NO SMOKING
• Ocean Sands is a non-smoking community. Smoking is permitted only on the beach or by the fence along Fort Macon Road, away from all common areas, including the gazebos.
• Smoking, vaping, and drug use are strictly prohibited inside the unit and in all common areas within the community.
•A minimum $200 smoke remediation fee will be assessed if evidence of smoking is found. Additional charges for deep cleaning, damage, or disruption to future reservations may apply.

2. PET POLICY
•No animals permitted in this unit due to owner allergies.
• Pet-friendly units are available — guests traveling with animals should not book this unit and may request assistance finding a suitable alternative.
• Unapproved animals are not permitted and may result in cancellation of the reservation without refund and/or a $200 additional cleaning fee.

3. PARKING PASS & KEYS
• One (1) parking pass is provided. A second pass may be arranged prior to your stay for $25.
• Parking passes must be clearly displayed at all times. Vehicles without a pass are subject to towing.
• Parking passes are HOA-controlled items. A $200 fee applies for any lost or unreturned passes.
• Guests are responsible for all keys.
•$100 lockout fee | $50 lost key replacement fee
• Lockouts occurring between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM will require the guest to arrange and pay for a locksmith.

4. STORM DOOR
• The storm door must be closed immediately when entering or exiting the unit.
• Due to strong coastal winds, guests are responsible for any damage caused by failure to properly secure the door.

5. OCCUPANCY POLICY
• Occupancy is limited to the number of guests listed on the reservation. No unregistered guests are permitted.
•The base rate includes up to 2 guests. There is a $15/night fee for each additional guest.
•All guests (including children) must be included in the reservation prior to check-in.

6. SUBLEASING is not permitted. Reservations may not be reassigned without prior written host approval. A valid photo ID matching the reservation name may be required.

7. Guests agree to accept full responsibility for themselves and all occupants during the stay, including any damages, violations, or fees incurred.

8. Guests agree to indemnify and hold harmless the host, agent, property management, Ocean Sands HOA, and Board of Directors from claims or damages arising from their stay.

9. The host, owner, or authorized representatives may enter the unit during reasonable hours for inspections, maintenance, or emergencies. Emergency and health/safety checks may occur without prior notice, similar to hotel practices.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smokefree Community

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Sorry, but Strictly Forbidden.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Kid Friendly Separate Kiddie Pool 1.5 foot deep

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Parties. Only registered guests on premises.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Oceanside DUNESCAPE Studio•Direct Access to Secluded Beach•WiFi•Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week at Ocean Sands

Great place to stay, friendly atmosphere. Location idea to a lot of places to eat, just within walking distance. Will definitely keep this place in mind when going to the beach again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent birthday weekend

Adult daughter and I go to beach every year for my birthday. We usually go to Carolina Beach or Kure, but stayed here one other time but a different room. Loved the location, reasonable price, and quiet enjoyment. Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie W., Carthage, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness

July 2022

My girls and I had a wonderful stay. The unit was as described! The beach was steps away and had everything we needed. One suggestion, would be to have a broom so guests could sweep up after ourselves..I felt so bad for leaving stuff on the ground. I will definitely come here again if we come to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay at the beach!

Very convenient location, accurate description of property. Five stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway!

Property was very clean and organized. They made very good use of the space and had everything we could need to have a comfortable stay. The check-in process was easy and they even text us to let us know that the room was ready a little early. I would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We would stay here again. It was clean and as described. I would not try to have more than two people stay there, even if the others were kids because of the size and limited storage but it was fine for my husband and I.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

DONNA b.

Liked: Cleanliness

HAPPY VACATION

THE ROOM WAS SAMLL BUT WE ENJOYED OUR STAY. WE STAY AT THIS PLACE EVERY YEAR.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed it

Nice little spot!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

Easy check in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good deal, nicely renovated.

First the good. Cute and compact. Great deal. Very clean, nice pool with plenty of lounge chairs and clean. Awesome beach chairs provided. All necessities provided. Even make up removal wipes. Pier and Molly’s bar that are both advertised on the description are closed and inaccessible. Bed is very bad and noisy. Refrigerator did not keep items cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kendall M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Beach Bungalow

Great little studio, just as advertised! Perfect size for 1-2 people. I used to live here years ago and came back for a quick visit so this place was perfect for just me. Super easy check-in process. Very clean quarters. Awesome amenities—loved the use of the beach chair and having a pool on site! I would definitely stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick beach night

Very quick response from the property manager with detailed info on check in process and other detailed info in a pdf. Room was spotless and worked well for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place Very small area. Could use a new bed

Nice area convenient to beach. Needs a place to hang clothes. Also needs a new bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

ERNEST H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, seaside charm!

Loved this place! Would stay again in a heart beat!

10/10 Excellent

Damien T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean sands

Nice place, great location , check in process was great.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Location of the condo is convenient to everywhere on the island. It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erica B., Gunnison

Perfect little beach getaway!

My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ocean Sands. Checkin was made easy by the email info- we got in late in the night, & the lockbox made it all seamless, thankfully 😅. We had two questions throughout our stay which were answered quickly through Venmo messages with the property manager. The owner even stopped by to make sure everything was resolved. The location is awesome for beach access, and tons of cool things to do are within driving distance- we had a very windy afternoon & went to the aquarium which was full of great exhibits & knowledgeable volunteers. Also, the room was well equipped with new beach chairs, new keurig style coffee maker, & plenty of cookware to make basic meals. We hope to come back soon! 🏖
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Carmen P.

Clean & equiped with all we needed. Just a short walk to beach...although the sand is quite deep!!

The place was clean & we’ll equiped & with lots of friendly folk. The pool needs some repair & perhaps supply umbrellas for pool area. The beach was perfect & within a short walk away. There’s a stretch of deep sand which is hard for the old & very young to navigate!! We didn’t get our instructional email until AFTER we had arrived & it made for a very frustrating 2 hours! And there was no one around to help us as the office is permanently closed. We finally figured out that the door was open & the keys were inside!! We really didn’t need the code to the lock box to get in. The owner or manager, I’m not sure which, did finally contact us & tried to make it right, which we appreciated. After that, everything went well. We found this to be a very nice place to stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

A great space to enjoy the beach!

Clean, sufficient, and organized. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Lori T.

Cute little place by the sea

We really enjoyed our stay. Very quiet, clean unit just steps from the beach. Convenient to shopping an dining. We had no complaints!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joanna J.

Wonderful

It was such a great relaxing spot on the beach. Everything was provided that you could think of, just bring your Family, Food, Clothes and beach toys. Our little family had such a wonderful time. We have stayed at Ocean Sands before the renovation and this was a breath of fresh air. We definitely will be booking again next year to have our annual family vacation. Can not beat it at all! Love Atlantic Beach and this little condo. If I could change one thing it would be the bed size, not used to a full size bed anymore. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

Great price & location

This rental was a perfect find for our last minute plans for Memorial Day weekend. Great location steps from the beach was probably the best part. Reasonable price. Nice to have the stovetop/oven, microwave, fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018