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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports

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Watermen's Cabanas Exterior
Living Area with Smart TV
Living Area with Dining Table
Dining Area with Seating For 6 & a Fully Stocked Kitchen
Master Bedroom with King Bed

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Waves, NC
  • Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rodanthe Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Salvo Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports

Watermen's Cabana 2C is part of the Watermen's Retreat Resort. The resort is managed by a property management company - Flying R - Watermen's Retreat.
Watermen’s Cabana 2C is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment.

Cabana 2C features one king bed, one queen bed, two twins and a full kitchen. The living room features leather furniture, a flat screen TV with cable and Netflix access. The primary bedroom features a full bath with a bathtub shower combo. The second full bath has a bathtub shower combo. The living area provides access to a deck with seating for two and a shared charcoal grill.

Watermen’s Cabanas are a just a short walk to REAL Watersports, Watermen’s Bar and Grill or the beach with access to miles of wide-open, beautiful beaches.

Dog friendly with a signed pet policy and paid non-refundable fee of $175 + tax.

Guests of Watermen’s Cabanas get kite launching and landing access at REAL Watersports and 10% off at the REAL Watersports Rental Shop.

Additional amenities include Wi-Fi internet access, a private outdoor shower, an in-property washer and dryer and base level secure gear storage. All Watermen’s Retreat properties include bed linens, made beds upon arrival, bathroom towels, drip style coffee maker, coffee filters, salt & pepper, dishwasher soap tabs, dish soap, sponge and kitchen towels.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Waves

Located in Waves, this apartment is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Waves, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rodanthe Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Salvo Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 9 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Waves Coffee & Candies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hatteras Bowls - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beads & Beans OBX - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports?

As of 21 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports on 2 June 2026 start from AU$389, 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 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Walk to beach and access to REAL Watersports located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of beach, Rodanthe Beach and Salvo Beach. Rodanthe Pier and Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Justin R.

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

July 4th

Great stay, clean, convenient, and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Justin, Thank you for taking time to give us some feedback. We hope to have you as our guest again in the future. Watermen's Retreat Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Highly Recommended. Hidden gem.

Excellent. Very clean, modern, nice location, friendly and available staff.. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Scott, Thank you for taking time to give us some feedback! We are open year round and gave great off season rates. Would love to see you back this way soon. Donna
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna R.

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

Nice place for a quiet stay

We had a great experience at Watermen’s. The check in process was easy, we were within an easy walk of the beach, and we enjoyed the pet-friendly neighborhood. Our one and only complaint about the property is that it sleeps 6, but doesn’t have seating/dining accommodations for that many. It wasn’t a huge issue, since we didn’t come on vacation to hang out in the house anyway, and we just brought our camping chairs in for extra seats.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Deanna, Thanks for the review. We enjoyed having you as our guest. We are aware of the seating challenge in our cabanas. We've worked with our owners and have formulated a plan to resolve this winter for the 2022 season.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

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

Fun at 2C

We had so much fun at this property! I felt like it was perfect because we had a washer and dryer, so it was great for washing clothes for our baby (we traveled with a 7 month old). I liked that there were 2 bathrooms, and the bedrooms were extremely spacious! This didn’t really bother us, but keep in mind that the location isn’t right on the beach. I would say it’s about a 15 minute walk to the beach through some neighborhoods behind the cabanas. And Hatteras is known for mosquitoes, so if you’re trying to stay super close to the beach, this may not be the best place for you. Overall, it’s a wonderful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ronald h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Three stars

I would have given it five stars all of her crown however it is very limited seating it’s three bedrooms and I have one sofa in the living room that’s it. We didn’t counter two roaches one in the kitchen one of the living room. I notified the property manager and their response was it was a water bug and that they spray regularly .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Ronald, Thank you for taking time to give us some feedback. I have passed on your comments regarding seating in the living room. Valid point! As far as the watebugs, as I explained we had just had a service and it is unfortunate that you were impacted by this. Living in our climate with the hot, dry air and the sandy soil and marsh areas we do strive to keep this from happening. Otherwise, I hope you enjoyed your time on the Outer Banks!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly F.

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

Family vacation 2022

Very clean accommodations, the only thing I was disappointed in was no ocean view or pool onsite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis M.

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

Family vacation

Staff and check in process were great. Lots of beaches very close by and very clean as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Highly recommend

We had a very nice time! Everything was clean and the hosts were very helpful with our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Great spot, clean and easy contact

Throughout our experience the team was very accommodating. We had some questions in advance about bringing our pets and we easily discussed those. While on site the team was very responsive with questions about the restaurant and when we had issues with the internet they resolved them in very little time. It’s attached to the neighbors but the decks are placed in a way you have privacy. We didn’t hear our neighbors much although occasionally you could. But we had no issues. Would recommend for sure !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2021
Hey Jason, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us at Watermen's Retreat. It was a pleasure hosting you and we'd love to have you back. We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

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

Family Vacation

Check-in was a breeze at this easy-to-find cabana. It was very clean, with ample kitchen appliances/cookware and linens. Outdoor shower and locked storage was a plus! A little hike to the beach, particularly for younger children, but do-able. Sunsets and access to sound-side restaurant made for lovely evenings. Only drawback was 20+min drive to nearest full grocery store, but there was a Dollar General within walking distance and plenty of places available for take-out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael P.

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

Fairly good location, excellent communications, not as comfortable as we hoped

Communication and cleanliness were great. Location was great for visiting the Real Watersports facility, but not as easy for walking to the beach. An overall upgrade to the furniture would be helpful. Beds and common area furniture weren’t comfortable. Olivia in the office was a gem- very helpful and responsive when needed. Overall value wasn’t what we’d hoped for the cost.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2021
Thanks for staying with us and taking the time to provide a 4-star review. We are so glad you enjoyed certain aspect of your cabana and appreciate your feedback on those that fell short of your expectations. Thanks for the kind words about Olivia - we too agree she's a gem!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

For Real!!

Nice and clean, bar and grille is superb
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2021
We loved having you as our guest and hope to see you on the water again soon. JF
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Amy K.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing

The apartment was covered in dog hair. One of the "bedrooms" had no window and was extremely hot & stuffy. No TVs in the bedrooms. Not enough seating in the main room. They give you a starter set of supplies; we had whatever toilet paper was left on the roll from previous visitor. We were told to buy our own supplies at the Dollar Tree. Seriously? This place cost over $400 a night & we were only staying 3 days; I'm not going to buy a box of dishwashing detergent and garbage bags for 3 days!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2021
Thanks for the review. We are sorry we did not meet your expectation. The report of dog hair is not good as we hold ourselves and our cleaning teams to a very high standard. This sounds like a serious miss on our part and for that we apoligize and will be reviewing this sitaution with our cleaning and inspection staff. As for the supplies, we clearly state what's provided in our description. We are happy to provide more and typically do so even with the suggestion of stopping by Dollar General for more. The seating is a known situation that we've passed along to our owner. We've tried to make this clear in our description and photos online. With the TV's, the description states that there is a TV in the living room. This is the first I've heard a complaint of the second bedroom being stuffy and I don't see any notes of an AC complaint or issue. Once again, I'm sorry we didn't meet your expectations and appreciate your insights for future travelers.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sourish S.

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

Excellent property

Very clean and private. Walking distance to the beach. Friendly people
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2021
Sourish, we're so glad you enjoyed your time here. We look forward to having you as our guest in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

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

Entertainment

After spending the day at the beach, it was really fun walking across the street to be entertained by the amazing kite surfers while experiencing incredible sunsets. No need for Netflix here!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2020
Incredible! We love to hear about our guests having a wonderful time enjoying the ocean, the sunsets and the "entertainment" at REAL Watersports and Watermen's Bar & Grill. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariana N.

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

excellent choice

we got everything we wanted: a beautiful apartment and an awesome beach. Planning to go back again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2020
Awesome - We enjoyed having you as our guest and look forward to seeing you on the water again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Cozy Cabana

Really nice little spot close to ocean and lots of shops. A little extra seating in the living room would be nice but we used our beach chairs and they worked out fine.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking time to give us some feedback! We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

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

Great option - we will be back

From arrival, team was very organized and attentive- went above and beyond. Great accommodations! Thanks for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Ben, Thank you for staying with us!! We hope to see you again soon. Donna & Watermen's Retreat Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danford M P.

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

Outter Banks Stay

This was a comfortable property in a secluded town. It was a great quiet family atmosphere.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Glad you enjoyed your trip! The Cabanas are set up great for families with a king, queen and two twin beds as well as the kitchen fully stocked. We love repeat guests, so please come see us again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara A.

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

Great Family Vacation

The Cabana was very clean and spacious! It was in a great location to family friendly attractions like the arcade, ice-cream parlor, and if you wanted to drive to the beach. Unfortunately, if walking to the beach it was challenging due to a large sand dune that you had to hike over!! Overall, we had a great stay at the Watermen Cabanas and would for sure stay there again!!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Sara, So glad you enjoyed the Cabanas. Yes the dunes can be a bit of a struggle but the Park Service has built wooden boardwalks (with parking) that can make getting to the beach a little easier. I hope you enjoyed your family and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

valerie s.

Very clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed!!

We love being on the beach that was the only thing we would have like .. can’t really get to it from the house. Not in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Valerie, Thank you for taking time provide some feedback. There are paths to the beach located the next lane over. Also the Park Service provides areas where you can park and use their wooden boardwalk over to the beach. We hope you will stay with us again! Donna
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen A.

Perfect for our family

Great location just a few min walk to the ocean, clean, modern, and pet friendly. Exactly what we needed to rest and enjoy OBX.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Kristen, Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We are glad you enjoyed the cabanas. We have shoulder season rates beginning in August and 50% rates in October. We would love to have you return. Thanks again for taking time to post a review. Donna
Verified

8/10 Good

Saara P.

Very clean, tastefully decorated, quiet area.

Easy access to the sound side water sports rentals, a bit of a hike the the beach over the dunes. House was comfortable but ideally should have more seating in the living/dining room area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking time to give us some feedback. We will take this into consideration for more seating. We would love to have you return. Rates go to 20% off starting August 13th so there is plenty of sunshine remaining! The National Park Service has built areas where you can drive, park and walk over a wooden boardwalk to the beach and not have to hike over a dune. There are several of these areas both north and south of the village. You can drive on the beach in certain areas with the proper National Park Service permit. Hope to see you soon! Donna
Archival

8/10 Good

nicole f.

Beautiful comfortable clean cabana

Enjoyed the accommodations however there wasnt beach access so we had to drive to public access
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Donna Peele

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Watermen’s Retreat provides a fresh look at the waterfront resort experience. Watermen’s consists of 14 waterfront suites, a secluded cottage plus a range of budget friendly cabanas.

Why they chose this property

Watermen’s Retreat Guests Enjoy
5-star, sparkling clean accommodations with fully equipped kitchens
Incredible views and breathtaking sunsets
Quick access to REAL Watersports and Watermen’s Bar & Grill
Concierge service including watersports instruction and rentals, daily adventure prescriptions and food/beverage provisioning packages
Private kiteboarding launch access at REAL Watersports with Bermuda grass, air compressors, lockers and hot showers
Direct access to the #1 kiteboarding, surfing, and foiling school in the world
Wi-Fi internet access, washer/dryer, and secure gear storage
Our goal at Watermen’s Retreat is to always exceed expectations and make the most of your time to unwind. The Watermen’s atmosphere is family friendly and inclusive. Watermen’s Retreat is not only for kiteboarders and surfers, it’s for anyone who enjoys being a part of the excitement and fun.

What makes this property unique

Guests of Watermen’s Retreat get kite launching and landing access at REAL Watersports and 10% off at the REAL Watersports Rental Shop.

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