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Castle By The Sea

Rodanthe vacation home in South Rodanthe area

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A two-story house with a balcony and a wooden staircase.
A wooden deck with a rectangular swimming pool, a wooden staircase leading to a house with multiple windows and a balcony.
A room with a bed, a wicker chair with a green cushion, a framed picture on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of buildings and a wooden deck.
A dining room with a wooden table, black chairs, a green and white rug, and a chandelier.
A wooden deck with a bench and a hot tub, overlooking a beach with houses and dunes.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Rodanthe, NC
  • Place, Rodanthe Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Rodanthe Pier
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the area

Rodanthe

South Rodanthe stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this South Rodanthe vacation home, you'll find Pamlico Sound and Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum. Rodanthe Pier and Rodanthe Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rodanthe Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rodanthe Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 16 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Waves Coffee & Candies - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mirro’s Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beads & Beans OBX - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tina's Poolside Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Castle By The Sea

Come and enjoy our beautiful victorian home The five large bedrooms, all have their own tv's and dvd players.
The master bedroom and bath combo, has it's own 12 x24 balcony, overlooking the ocean. The kitchen is well stocked and has room for more than one cook. The house has 47 windows providing a view anywhere you look. There is a large deck extending from the front door to the back. It provides plenty of room for your whole family. You can sit in the large living room and watch tv or go to the den and enjoy quiet reading time. The Castle has a large yard, sits in a quiet neighborhood and offers lots of privacy. Because we are located in a hurricane prone area, The purchase of "Travel Protection Insurance " is required.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Rules

Cancellation protection insurance is required. No refunds for any reason, including any natural disaster {Hurricanes}

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Castle By The Sea Rodanthe
Castle By The Sea Private vacation home
Castle By The Sea Private vacation home Rodanthe

Frequently asked questions

How close is Castle By The Sea to the airport?

This vacation home is 30.7 mi (41-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Castle By The Sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Castle By The Sea to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.6 mi (9-min drive) from Outer Banks Beaches and 0.2 mi (1-min drive) from Rodanthe Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Castle By The Sea offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Castle By The Sea?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Castle By The Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Castle By The Sea?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Castle By The Sea have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Castle By The Sea have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Castle By The Sea to downtown Rodanthe?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Rodanthe.

Castle By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Vicki M.

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

Excellent week!

Castle by the Sea was a beautiful place to stay! We loved the view, hot tub and pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

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

Peaceful

Home was in a quiet area and suited our needs for a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Great beach vacation.

Everything was great. Short walk to the beach. House was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

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

July 24 vacation

This is an amazing property. The family had a great time there. House is very well stocked. The pool is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

Great vacation spot!

House was idea for a large family. We really enjoyed the short walk to the ocean and loved the pool as an alternative. The cart that allowed us to carry more stuff to the beach was very useful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

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

Castle by the sea

Great week
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

Review

We've never stayed in Rondanthe and really enjoyed it! It waa peaceful, the house was lovely and had all the accommodations we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful time at Castle by the Sea. Very spacious, excellent property, good communication with the owner. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

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

Nice beach stay

Overall a great experience, the house could not been in a nicer location. Super easy to get to the beach . House was overall clean and well organized . Communication with Fred was fantastic as well
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gregory B.

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

Vacation Experience

While unfortunately cut very short due to hazardous weather, which is certainly outside the control of anyone, we enjoyed our stay. The house is very homey and walk to the beach was much shorter and easier then expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL C.

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

Great week relaxing

Looking for a place to get away from crowded beaches? This one is great. My family had a great week. The pool was definitely a plus. Easy walk to the beach, and the pier is just a bit down the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Truly a Castle by the Sea

The property was clean, easily accessible, and well-appointed. It is a beautiful home and welcomes visitors like it's their own. Our only wish was for a walkway over the dunes to the beach, but that has nothing to do with this winderful property. It is a fantastic place to stay, and the owner is more than helpful. I recommend it to anyone neddung a large home in OBX.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Quiet family get-away

Love that this property as it sits away from other houses. You get the feeling you are in a private retreat. The house is perfect for a large family. It was so nice to have so many bedrooms and the bathrooms were the perfect size and location for all. Swimming pool was a great plus. Fred was very helpful and just minutes away. We rented a golf cart for a few days which was fun for everyone and very helpful but not necessary. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Castle by the sea

Our family of 10 loved this property! Very spacious and clean. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

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

Amazing views from house, amazing opportunities to explore,

We had never been to the OBX and this was a perfect location to take in as much as possible. Watching the wild mustangs was definitely a high point. That and watching world class kite boarding. Our host was seconds away for any needs we had, be it good or jacuzzi help! I would highly recommend this Castke ad your new Castle.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

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

Perfect Home Base for visiting Rodanthe and the Outer Banks

Had a great stay. The house was perfect, had lots of space, lot of amenities. Wish we had more time to use all the cool features of this place. We rented a golf cart to get down to the beach and could park it at the house. Fred had great communication. Would definitely recommend this place to stay at.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun in the Sun

Great facility for a big family like ours. Easy access to beach and Pier. Kids loved the surf and we enjoyed the fishing (and the fish for diner). Big kitchen which is must for us. Lots of stuff to do within easy drive or walk. Pool a nice addition and the hot tub was well used. Host very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

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

Family vacation July 2022

We had a wonderful stay. We had 5 adults and 5 children the house had so much room for everyone to spread out and relax. Beach is a 5 minute walk and the saltwater pool outside the door was a bonus! Fred was always available and answered very quickly to the few questions I had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grantley M.

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

Awesome

It was an awesome experience and we plan to be back one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenny C.

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

First time on the island.

This was by far the best vacation we have had in a long time, typically go to the gulf but decided to change it up. The house was awesome, there was a hot tub was not expecting, short walk to the beach and pier. Fred (owner) was mowing grass made sure to let us know if we needed anything to let him know. Would definitely recommend this property PERFECT everything.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

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

Castle by the Sea

Enjoyed our stay so much. The house was clean and lacked nothing. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. We were a party of 9 and we had room for anything anyone wanted to do. The hot tub and pool were an extra added bonus. Loved sitting on the deck and looking at the ocean as the sun came up. Only a short walk to the beach, which we had to ourselves. If we needed anything we would call Fred would respond immediately. (Like when we locked ourselves out of the house🤣) Would definitely book this property again. Fred and Sharon were great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale S.

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

Relaxation was the key word for our vacation.

First time vacationing in Outer Banks. Fred and Sharon have a beautiful house with numerous nooks in which one can choose to relax. They have stocked the house with almost everything that one could possibly need. Views are excellent and the beach is just a short walk away. Hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Excellent location , house and views were awesome.

Outstanding
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

We loved the look of the home and really felt like we were in a castle. The short walk to the beach was a plus and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

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

Wonderful!

My family and I had a wonderful time at this property. Everything was perfect and Fred was awesome. Definitely will be returning in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021