Beach GetAway. Quality Time: Bird Watch, Collect Shells, Walk, Bike, Fish, Wi-Fi
House in Pine Knoll Shores, NC
11 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
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 June - 31 December 2024
5 Nights 1 Jan - 26 Apr 2025
7 Nights (Sat to Sat) 27 Apr - 6 Sep 2025
5 Nights 7 Sep 2025 - 25 Apr 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
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Ski in / Ski out
Family friendly
Map of Pine Knoll Shores, NC
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Reviews
10.0
This is a beautiful home filled with TLC. It has amazing views, very clean and the host was very kind, responsive and personable! Would definitely stay again!
10.0
We very enjoyed our Thanksgiving week stay. All was as represented in the property description and communication with the owner/manager was quite smooth from booking to post-departure. Recommended!
10.0
We had a great stay at Retrouvaille. The home is handicap friendly and the elevator was very helpful as the spacious main bedroom, kitchen and living space are all on the upper level. It is in an ideal location and the views from the large porch are spectacular. The owners were responsive and checked in with us while we were there to make sure our stay was going well. We will be back.
10.0
A Beautiful house and location! The views are awesome. We enjoyed our stay. The house is very well equipped, very clean, and the property manager was very responsive when needed( which was only once for a tv channel find).
Definitely plan to visit again and soon.
10.0
on a great stretch of beach.
10.0
Retrouvaille at Pine Knoll Shores was the perfect beach rental for us grandparents (late 60s), three grandchildren (ages 7,6, and 5), and their parents (late 30s, early 40s). We can't wait to go back! The house is lovely and obviously well taken care of, with plenty of room to spread out, comfortable furniture and beds, and a well-equipped kitchen. We can hardly wait to go back!
Jeff, the owner, was prompt to respond to inquiries and deal with internet issues (weather-related) that arose. He is definitely a super host!
10.0
Wonderful location in PKS. Breathtaking views of the ocean. Key for us with old folks and toddlers, easy ocean access, and an elevator. The downstairs, with a king bed, and private bath, And play room with bunkbeds, was perfect for my son, his wife, and two small children. It is a gorgeous place to stay. and play room with bunkbeds, was perfect for my son, his wife, and two small children. It is a gorgeous place to stay.
10.0
We had a wonderful week at Retrouvaille! The main reason we chose this specific home was due to accessibility concerns; the elevator was crucial for allowing us to bring our whole extended family to the beach including my in-laws who have significant mobility issues. The house is fully accessible to those who have issues going up and down stairs. The path from the elevator to the main living area may be a bit tight for a wheelchair user due to the size of the dining table but would probably be manageable if you temporarily moved some of the chairs and scooted the table to one side. For people like my mother-in-law, who can walk but uses a cane and cannot do stairs, it was perfect. The en suite in the upstairs main bedroom has grab bars which were also helpful. The other two upstairs bedrooms each have a queen bed and share a bathroom with a double vanity. My husband and I stayed in the downstairs main bedroom, while our 4-year-old twins were thrilled to stay in the bunk bed in the rec room (which also has a private bathroom). The location was awesome, directly on the beach with a beautiful view from the upstairs deck. It was such a thrill to sit on the deck and watch dolphins swimming right in front of the house! Everything was in excellent condition and was exactly as it appeared in the pictures. The space was large and had plenty of room to spread out, which was nice for traveling with extended family. TVs with Rokus in every bedroom also meant we could spend some quiet time apart when we needed to, but come back together in the living area or on the deck. We had a very minor, non emergency maintenance issue which popped up on a Sunday afternoon, and the owner quickly responded to my text and had a handyman at the house the following morning. Overall I would enthusiastically recommend Retrouvaille to anyone traveling with a large-ish group (we had 7 adults and 2 children), or anyone with mobility issues that make stairs a challenge. I will note that the private beach access to get from the house to the beach does require the use of stairs, as well as walking up & down a sandy dune/hill which was challenging for me as a person who is able-bodied but quite out of shape but I honestly don't know if you could find any better in the area. The handrail on the stairs leading down to the sand was also pretty weathered and splintery which made me a bit nervous for my young children but they were fine. We had a wonderful stay and would 1000% book again!
10.0
We have stayed at at least 10 different properties on Emerald Isle over the years, and this was by far the best. Well stocked and well maintained, I can't say enough good about the property. Beach access was easy -- not nearly as many steps as other places we've stayed, and the indoor elevator was a blessing to us older folk, as we brought our luggage up to the bedrooms. We've already made our reservation for next year.
10.0
Wonderful house and perfect view. Clean and appealing.
10.0
Everything was wonderful about our stay. The house itself was spectacular. It is well furnished with solid wood dining and bedroom furniture. Deck furniture seemed well made as well and the hammock on the top deck was awesome. Views from the deck were wonderful - so close to the ocean. My 97 year old mother spent most of her time just sitting there and watching the waves. The elevator is what made it possible for her to go with us, and it worked well. The house was spotless, and the kitchen was well equipped.
The beach was beautiful. There were other people around but it was not at all crowded. We saw dolphins on our last morning!
The communication with the owner and his representative Debbie was great. Debbie was proactive about getting us settled in and even found us an elevated toilet seat for my mom to use while we were there. When we broke a coffee carafe one morning Debbie was able to get us another coffee maker to use the same day.
We had a great stay in this house! It is the nicest beach house we have ever stayed in!
10.0
Excellent home in excellent location
Excellent place , no reservations recommending it anyone who would like a more private setting on a beautiful beach
10.0
Wonderful!
The location and privacy are amazing. The house is lovely and there was something for everyone!
10.0
Amazing Week
This beach house was great for our extended family. Jeff was quick to answer any questions we had about an issue and followed up to make sure everything was fine. The location is beautiful and the house is well equipped and comfortable. We enjoyed a week full of wonderful memories!!
10.0
Great place
Great place.Everything about 119 Pinewood was perfect for our group. The downstairs king suite and nearby large play room, which housed bunkbeds and a crib, was perfect for my son, his wife, his two-year-old, and his four week old. The two queen bedrooms upstairs worked well for my daughter and her husband and for extra stuff. The king suite upstairs worked great for my wife and me.
But the best thing about this house is its location, which couldn’t be better. It is close to the ocean, the views are spectacular, and the open spaces are more than sufficient. And for us, the elevator was a requirement and made all the difference.
We definitely will consider a repeat performance.
10.0
Perfect!
We've been coming to Pine Knoll Shores every year for about 20 years. The view from this house was the best we've ever had. When we weren't on the beach, we were sitting out on the deck overlooking the ocean.
The house was very clean and well equipped. There was plenty of space and the whole group enjoyed it immensely.
I highly recommend this place! You won't be disappointed!
10.0
Great location and very relaxing time
Awesome location. Great stay. Thankful for the elevator and walk in shower for our elderly family members!!
The beach was just steps away and the weather could not have been any more beautiful.
We will put this house on the list as a great find!! Thank you, Cherry
10.0
Awesome Vacation
After my vacation reservation was cancelled two days before my planned trip, with no alternative lodging, it was suggested I check out listings on VRBO. What a great suggestion! Our Host was super accommodating, the location is beyond spectacular, and the house was a perfect fit for our group. Pine Knoll Shores offers a much more secluded location than most of the rentals I have had at the Crystal Coast. Would highly recommend this rental - everything you could want and more.
10.0
Lovely stay
This was our first time vacationing with another family that has children and the house was perfectly suited! The location is awesome! We practically had the entire beach to ourselves. The sweetest addition was the Cat in the Hat book that was personalized from the owners as a gift to the kids. A memory forever 😊
8.0
Nice location
Location was fantastic. Beach was fantastic. Had some issues with initial cleanliness and upstairs AC not working. The owner worked with us during our stay to get these things resolved. Only other nit would be that the Playstation 4 was missing from the house. The owner did not know what happened to it.
8.0
July 2021
Beautiful home. Wonderful, quiet, residential location. Attentive owner.
10.0
Wonderful beach house
We had a great week at the beach. The location is perfect and the beach is here is beautiful and uncrowded. Tons of space during low tide and plenty of beach during high tide. The water was clear, warm and calm. We spent much of our time out on the porch enjoying the breeze and the shade of the covered deck. The house was clean when we arrived. The main living/ dining area is ideal for hanging out with friends and family. Bedrooms are large with plenty of closet and drawer space. We also appreciated the convenience of having linens provided with the beds made when we arrived. We had a couple of maintenance issues, but for all the reasons I mentioned, I believe this is a five star vacation property.
10.0
Amazing week with family!!
This house was great for our family. Lots of space and location was wonderful! The owner quickly responded and solved any small issues we had! The ocean was just steps away. Best week ever!!
8.0
Great location for family vacation
Our week at Pine Knoll Shores was excellent. This property is ideal for a quiet family vacation. It is away from crowds but close enough for a short drive to food and entertainment. The house is clean with a large kitchen and dining area. Views of the beach are outstanding and the walk down to the beach is a short one. The back porch got a lot of use during our stay as the view is wonderful with a good ocean breeze. The beds were very comfortable and the bedrooms were very roomy. The upstairs master bath could use a larger shower how’s the bathroom is just as roomy as the bedroom. We usually rent places that have pools for the kids, but the walk was so short to the beach that we didn’t miss a pool at all. The elevator was a nice amenity for us as well. The landscaping around the house had become a bit overgrown, however landscapers arrived at the end of our stay to clean up around the house. Overall, this place provided a very good vacation for our family. We recommend the property and will likely be back. The homeowner was also very responsive to any of our questions.
8.0
Beach house review
The location was perfect! The house was a bit older than the pictures showed and we had a few maintenance concerns, but the owner worked quickly to get those resolved. There was lots of room in the home so you didn’t feel like u ever got in anyone’s way.
2.0
Deception
The photos are deceiving. The hammock is ancient and infested with some type of insect. There is retro and then there is not taking care of a home. The basement was gross, the mold and mildew smell suffocated us. The crib was ancient and the mattress was so old, I would not want a mangey dog to have to sleep on it. The floors were filthy and the living room was crammed with oversized peeling fake leather furniture. You couldn't move around and who wants to sit on dust mite infested old furniture. The home needs a major cleaning, new furniture and new comforters to just be acceptable. The outside furniture was covered in dirt and pollen. We had to clean it just to sit on it. PLEASE BE AWARE that the photos are not what you get!!!
10.0
Nice Place
Great view, lots of room. We had a great time. Looking forward to next year.
10.0
Perfect reunion spot with family after long COVID separation!
We had a fantastic week at this beautiful beach house. The house is exactly as advertised—beautiful location right on the beach in the middle of a very quiet stretch of private homes. The elevator was a huge plus for my elderly parents. The house is spacious and well furnished for a family vacation. Jeff was very helpful and responsive to questions. And of course the beach is gorgeous. We highly recommend this property!
10.0
Wonderful vacation!!
We decided to ring in the New Year at the beach, and found this gem of a house. The home is lovely, providing spacious rooms for eating, sleeping and playing. The highlight is the back porch, which provides a perfect view of the ocean. Spent about 75% of our time just sitting on the porch watching the waves and the dolphins. Spectacular! The home was well equipped with cooking supplies and amenities. Jeff was great to work with, and even called to be sure we arrived safely and that all was in order.
8.0
Perfect for multi generation family. Beautiful location!
Fantastic relaxing time sitting on the porch watching the ocean! We especially appreciated the well equipped kitchen with good quality pots and pans. We look forward to coming back!
10.0
Incredible beach experience
We had a fantastic stay at this property. The house overlooks a beautiful private stretch of beach with great views from the living area and an expansive covered oceanfront porch. The house itself was very comfortable, extremely well-equipped kitchen with large butcher block island, every utensil you might need, blender, mixer, keurig. Super comfortable bed and spacious master bedroom and bath. Nice hardwood floors. Property manager Monique was very attentive. Only suggestion for improvement might be to make the living area a little cozier- leather sofa needs repair (bummer!), maybe an area rug. But those are small issues, the house and location are great and we would happily visit again.
8.0
Really enjoyed our stay
Overall we had a great time and loved the area and the house. It was very well suited for our family. The house was extremely well stocked. We planned to eat in each meal and did not have any issues with the supplies stocked in the kitchen. The manager was very responsive. The area itself was extremely quiet. I would recommend this house to others.
10.0
Great Location
This property is not perfect but in a perfect location- close to Atlantic Beach but far enough away from the crowds of people staying in Atlantic Beach- house was perfect for what we needed- very close to an open lonely beach.
8.0
great week!
The private beach right out the back door made this vacation!! It was amazing. The house was nice too, the kitchen and main room areas is wonderful - very spacious and well done. It was a place we could all gather for meals and games and not feel crowded. The game room/kids rooms downstairs was also great. It gave the kids a place to hang out and have fun and get out of the adults hair for a little while :). And the deck out back looking on the water is truly amazing. We spent every night there listening to the waves, watching the moon come up and having a cocktail.
The only downside of this place at all is the shower in the master bedroom, I hope they update it soon!! But even with that said, we'd come back in a hot minute and highly recommend the house. You just can't get a better location that opens out ion the beach.
10.0
An amazing seemingly private beach getaway
A lovely home on an isolated (even over the 4th of July )stretch of the Atlantic,. Set up to handle large groups, with dining seating, dishes and etc. 2 refrigerators, 2 hammocks, an incredible deck with loads of seating, the best outdoor shower ever and very comfy beds. Jeff was also great to work with.
8.0
Pine Knolls Shore- Retrouvaille
Location was beautiful since you are literally on your own private beach. The street itself was very cool how each of the houses fit into the ecosystem. The house was privately set on a really wide beach. Especially during the COVID pandemic you could have easily 300 feet between yourself and the next closest person on the beach. The tide would get low enough for small kids and had large enough waves to keep the big kids busy. The 2nd floor porch is the highlight of the house. It has a hammock, two rocking chairs, benches and seating for the entire family with shade and a view to die for. The house had plenty of room. Technically 5 bedrooms if you counted the playroom. The playroom was fun for the kids and kept the adults entertained with some ping pong. All the bedrooms were spacious and most of them had their own bathroom. The kitchen was large enough to cook in and eat in. If you are a coffee drinker than bring your own. The coffee maker was terrible. The upstairs has two large dining room tables with one in the kitchen and one in an additional foyer type room. They are both perfect for a large family or small family. Very nice quality. Tons of tv's so plenty of ways to watch your shows. All the tv's, cable, and wifi were up to date and perfectly modern. The living room upstairs was super comfortable and had an amazing view. i could sit there all day long. The sliding doors out of the living room and the master bedroom to the upper deck were rusted and didn't lock. you would use a wood plank wedged in the sliding door slot to lock the doors. i guess the area is safe enough to do this, but having actual locks on the sliding doors would be better. we didn't cook, but tried to use the grill once. It could use a good cleaning, so we decided to order in. The shower in the master bathroom could use an updating so we just used one of the other ones, but it has a nice big hot tub in the master bedroom. Unfortunately, during our stay we had to let in a plumber and allow some workers to drop off carpet in the garage. . It wasn't a big deal and Monique the property manager was super nice and apologetic about it, and Jeff the property owner got back to me when i had some questions. So i didn't feel like it was a big deal. Overall its a beautiful location, big fun house and so many memories can be made there.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Pine Knoll Shores?
The average price for a rental in Pine Knoll Shores is R 6,055 per night. This rental is R 3,751 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beach GetAway. Quality Time: Bird Watch, Collect Shells, Walk, Bike, Fish, Wi-Fi. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beach GetAway. Quality Time: Bird Watch, Collect Shells, Walk, Bike, Fish, Wi-Fi. Enjoy the water!
Is Beach GetAway. Quality Time: Bird Watch, Collect Shells, Walk, Bike, Fish, Wi-Fi pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beach GetAway. Quality Time: Bird Watch, Collect Shells, Walk, Bike, Fish, Wi-Fi?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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