10/10 Excellent
Megan S.
29 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Megan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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DIRECT OCEANFRONT Duplex with large decks next to Oceanana Fishing Pier.
Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7139.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Coral Bay Shopping Center
- Place, Triple S Marina
- Place, Fort Macon State Park
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
3rd BR
2 Single Beds
Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed
Queen Room
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs Half
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Primary Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Upstairs Shared Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
DIRECT OCEANFRONT Duplex with large decks next to Oceanana Fishing Pier.
Oceanfront Duplex with Stunning Views | Steps from the Sand & Oceanna Pier
Welcome to Whithaven, your perfect beachfront retreat! This direct oceanfront duplex offers unparalleled access to the sand and sea, with a huge deck overlooking the dunes and the Oceanna Fishing Pier. When you vacation at the beach, you want to be at the beach, not just near it—and that’s exactly what you’ll get here.
Why You'll Love It Here:
🏖 Prime Location – Step out your door and onto the wide, clean, dog-friendly beach. Whether you're looking to relax, fish, or catch the perfect wave, this is the ideal spot.
Unbeatable Sunsets – Atlantic Beach is famous for its breathtaking sunsets. Check out our photos, and you’ll see why!
Walkable to Restaurants & Attractions – Stroll along the shore to The Circle for restaurants and beverages, or head east toward Fort Macon State Park, where you’ll find scenic walking trails and historic sites.
Pier Access Just Steps Away – The Oceanna Pier is just a few hundred yards away, offering great fishing, a lively restaurant, and an outdoor bar perfect for Happy Hour. Take a romantic sunset walk on the pier, or just enjoy the atmosphere.
Comfort & Convenience
Family-Owned for 27+ Years – We take great pride in maintaining and updating our home each year for your comfort. Recent renovations include new flooring, modern appliances, updated deck furniture, and fresh bedding.
Outdoor Showers – Enjoy a private enclosed outdoor shower with hot & cold water—the perfect way to rinse off after a beach day!
Easy Self Check-In – A lockbox key system allows for a smooth, contactless check-in.
Clean & Allergy-Friendly – We’ve added a UVC germicidal light in the ductwork to help purify the air, making our home cleaner and more comfortable for guests with allergies.
Fully Stocked & Ready for You
Well-Equipped Kitchen – We provide everything you need to cook, including spices, quality cookware, a coffee maker (drip & K-cup), blender, paper goods, toilet paper, foil, zip-top bags, parchment paper, and more. We simply ask that, if you have time, you restock for the next guest.
Outdoor Living Space – The huge deck is perfect for lounging, dining, or simply taking in the ocean views. New stainless steel grill included!
Beach Gear Provided – We supply beach chairs and toys—just bring your own beach towels.
Spacious & Comfortable Accommodations
3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths (Plus Outdoor Shower!) – Each side of the duplex is a mirror image of the other (except for color schemes and flooring) and is updated annually. If you need more space, check out our sister unit (VRBO #666411).
Uncrowded Beachfront – Our section of Atlantic Beach is primarily single-family homes, meaning fewer crowds and more space to relax on our big wide beach!
Explore the Area
Bike-Friendly Neighborhood – Rent a regular or electric bike to cruise the side streets or explore the island.
Local Dining & Nightlife – Walk to Amos Mosquito’s (a must-visit!), Island Grille, or grab a casual drink at The TackleBox the main local bar or enjoy Idle Hour’s outdoor seating with live music. You can walk to roughly 10 restaurants within a 10 to 15 minute walk and 3 of them within 5 minutes.
Day Trips – Take a short drive to Morehead City or historic Beaufort for waterfront dining, boutique shopping, and boat tours to Cape Lookout or Shackleford Banks to watch the wild horses.
Surf, Fish, Relax & Repeat
Surfing & Fishing Paradise – The waters around the Oceanna Pier are known for some of the best surf breaks on the island. Prefer to fish? Try the pier or cast right from the beach—you might just catch dinner! Atlantic Beach has a fleet of fishing boats for day or half day rentals too.
Garage Storage: The enclosed garage can accommodate 1 mid-size vehicle but also can be used to store your kayak, fishing gear, bikes and whatever else you bring. You can also use the dart board on the occasional rainy day or at night for your family tournaments.
Parking is available for 2-3 cars per unit. If you need additional parking, please contact the owner before booking.
Whithaven is more than just a vacation rental—it’s a special place where families and friends return year after year after year. Book your stay today and become part of the Whithaven tradition!
Welcome to Whithaven, your perfect beachfront retreat! This direct oceanfront duplex offers unparalleled access to the sand and sea, with a huge deck overlooking the dunes and the Oceanna Fishing Pier. When you vacation at the beach, you want to be at the beach, not just near it—and that’s exactly what you’ll get here.
Why You'll Love It Here:
🏖 Prime Location – Step out your door and onto the wide, clean, dog-friendly beach. Whether you're looking to relax, fish, or catch the perfect wave, this is the ideal spot.
Unbeatable Sunsets – Atlantic Beach is famous for its breathtaking sunsets. Check out our photos, and you’ll see why!
Walkable to Restaurants & Attractions – Stroll along the shore to The Circle for restaurants and beverages, or head east toward Fort Macon State Park, where you’ll find scenic walking trails and historic sites.
Pier Access Just Steps Away – The Oceanna Pier is just a few hundred yards away, offering great fishing, a lively restaurant, and an outdoor bar perfect for Happy Hour. Take a romantic sunset walk on the pier, or just enjoy the atmosphere.
Comfort & Convenience
Family-Owned for 27+ Years – We take great pride in maintaining and updating our home each year for your comfort. Recent renovations include new flooring, modern appliances, updated deck furniture, and fresh bedding.
Outdoor Showers – Enjoy a private enclosed outdoor shower with hot & cold water—the perfect way to rinse off after a beach day!
Easy Self Check-In – A lockbox key system allows for a smooth, contactless check-in.
Clean & Allergy-Friendly – We’ve added a UVC germicidal light in the ductwork to help purify the air, making our home cleaner and more comfortable for guests with allergies.
Fully Stocked & Ready for You
Well-Equipped Kitchen – We provide everything you need to cook, including spices, quality cookware, a coffee maker (drip & K-cup), blender, paper goods, toilet paper, foil, zip-top bags, parchment paper, and more. We simply ask that, if you have time, you restock for the next guest.
Outdoor Living Space – The huge deck is perfect for lounging, dining, or simply taking in the ocean views. New stainless steel grill included!
Beach Gear Provided – We supply beach chairs and toys—just bring your own beach towels.
Spacious & Comfortable Accommodations
3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths (Plus Outdoor Shower!) – Each side of the duplex is a mirror image of the other (except for color schemes and flooring) and is updated annually. If you need more space, check out our sister unit (VRBO #666411).
Uncrowded Beachfront – Our section of Atlantic Beach is primarily single-family homes, meaning fewer crowds and more space to relax on our big wide beach!
Explore the Area
Bike-Friendly Neighborhood – Rent a regular or electric bike to cruise the side streets or explore the island.
Local Dining & Nightlife – Walk to Amos Mosquito’s (a must-visit!), Island Grille, or grab a casual drink at The TackleBox the main local bar or enjoy Idle Hour’s outdoor seating with live music. You can walk to roughly 10 restaurants within a 10 to 15 minute walk and 3 of them within 5 minutes.
Day Trips – Take a short drive to Morehead City or historic Beaufort for waterfront dining, boutique shopping, and boat tours to Cape Lookout or Shackleford Banks to watch the wild horses.
Surf, Fish, Relax & Repeat
Surfing & Fishing Paradise – The waters around the Oceanna Pier are known for some of the best surf breaks on the island. Prefer to fish? Try the pier or cast right from the beach—you might just catch dinner! Atlantic Beach has a fleet of fishing boats for day or half day rentals too.
Garage Storage: The enclosed garage can accommodate 1 mid-size vehicle but also can be used to store your kayak, fishing gear, bikes and whatever else you bring. You can also use the dart board on the occasional rainy day or at night for your family tournaments.
Parking is available for 2-3 cars per unit. If you need additional parking, please contact the owner before booking.
Whithaven is more than just a vacation rental—it’s a special place where families and friends return year after year after year. Book your stay today and become part of the Whithaven tradition!
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Parking is limited for events, contact owner.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$80 base rate, large dogs $100
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
On the deck is fine but not inside
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please collect towels and sheets and leave in the kitchen in front of the alcove table by the door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Parking is limited for events, contact owner.
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. Fort Macon State Park and Beaufort Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail and Rachel Carson Reserve. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and North Carolina Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Atlantic Beach, NC
What's nearby
- Anchorage Marina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Coral Bay Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
- Triple S Marina - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
- Fort Macon State Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
- Morehead City Port - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Circle K - 8 min walk
- McDonald's - 20 min walk
- Oceanana Grill & Pier - 10 min walk
- Tackle Box Tavern - 11 min walk
- Crab's Claw Oceanfront Caribbean Restaurant - 13 min walk
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Reviews
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10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Paul P.
6 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paul P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dolly P.
14 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach getaway!
Dolly P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sandra B.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent vacation
Sandra B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrea S.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Andrea S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tom G.
26 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great short stay
Tom G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sherre M.
20 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location
Sherre M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Margie B.
13 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Margie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
21 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick last minute getaway!!!
Karen B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ashley C.
18 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place!
Ashley C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan A.
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Nice
Susan A.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
catherine t.
3 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
catherine t.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Candie W.
18 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home Away From Home w/ beachfront view!
Candie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rachael E.
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Rachael E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kent C.
17 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Kent C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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catherine t.
30 July 2022
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catherine t.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
DAVE S.
2 Aug 2021
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DAVE S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rufus H.
9 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet November
Rufus H.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Megan H.
9 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
Megan H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rufus H.
2 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There and back again
Rufus H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
John R., North Wales, PA
26 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
John R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melissa R., Chapel Hill, NC
27 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place for Families
Melissa R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carla J.
29 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming location for small group
Carla J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tamara J.
25 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Delightful Stay at Atlantic Beach
Tamara J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Danny R.
20 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Danny R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
About the host
Hosted by Lee Whitley
The Whitley family is from eastern North Carolina. Our parents were from small towns near Wilson and Greenville and we grew up in New Bern and Atlantic Beach was always where we went to the beach as our grandfather had a trailer at the old Iron Steamer Fishing Pier near Pine Knoll shores
East Carolina is a common thread in our family as our mother graduated in the 1940's. Gail, the oldest got her masters in education from ECU, Linda graduated in the early 1980's in speech pathology and Lee graduated in 1983 in business and more recently our daughter Reagan graduated in 2021. We are all scattered around now but still love to visit as much as we can.
East Carolina is a common thread in our family as our mother graduated in the 1940's. Gail, the oldest got her masters in education from ECU, Linda graduated in the early 1980's in speech pathology and Lee graduated in 1983 in business and more recently our daughter Reagan graduated in 2021. We are all scattered around now but still love to visit as much as we can.
Why they chose this property
This is just a special place. While it is not new or luxurious by today's standards we continually upgrade each unit in the off-season to make improvements each year.
You can walk when others have to drive. Go to the pier for a walk or beverage or when you are hungry. When dinner time arrives you can walk to numerous restaurants but try Amos Mosquito's and the Island Grill as they both are outstanding and just blocks away.
The location is also outstanding in that when you come over from Morehead City you turn left at the light while in season everyone else struggles towards Pine Knoll Shores or Emerald Isle. You go a few blocks and turn right on Money Island Drive, then go to the end of the street and turn left and ours is the green just down Glenn Street.
You can walk when others have to drive. Go to the pier for a walk or beverage or when you are hungry. When dinner time arrives you can walk to numerous restaurants but try Amos Mosquito's and the Island Grill as they both are outstanding and just blocks away.
The location is also outstanding in that when you come over from Morehead City you turn left at the light while in season everyone else struggles towards Pine Knoll Shores or Emerald Isle. You go a few blocks and turn right on Money Island Drive, then go to the end of the street and turn left and ours is the green just down Glenn Street.
What makes this property unique
Great fishing, surfing and a big wide beach with huge dunes I have built over the years by putting our Christmas trees in January of each year! We spent way too much money building our new deck so you can enjoy yourself overlooking the beach and pier. Our end of the beach is very wide, clean, safe and relatively uncrowded even in season. Since the Island is East/West facing you get outstanding sunsets and sunrises if you choose. If you want high rises and tons of entertainment, go to Myrtle Beach. If you want old style family beach with single family homes behind the dunes and clean uncrowded beaches, you have come to the right place!
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