Dog-friendly, ocean & sound views, walk to beach! - Vacation rental home in Atlantic Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1600 square feet

Dog-Friendly 3BR Oceanside Escape on Fort Macon Rd in Atlantic Beach, NC: 5 min walk to beach & spectacular water vistas!

Feel the best of both worlds—casual beach vibes and striking soundside sunsets—at this breezy, family-friendly home in Atlantic Beach, NC. Perfectly located on Fort Macon Road, you'll savor unmatched, impressive vistas of Bogue Sound from the private front porch, plus painless beach access just a 5-min. walk away.

Unbeatable Vistas & Prime Location
Start your mornings with coffee on the private front porch, soaking in the beautiful vistas of Bogue Sound and Morehead City across the water—no homes or rooftops in your way. Cap off your beach days with sunset beverages and soft ocean breezes from your private back deck or hammock under the stars.

This coastal gem is just mins. from all the best local attractions, including:

- Fort Macon State Park (just 1.5 miles away)

- Atlantic Beach boardwalk, Morehead City, Beaufort, and Emerald Isle—ideal for sightseeing, dining, and shopping

Cavernous, Coastal Comfort
Inside, the 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout comfortably sleeps 8 with:

- 1 King bed, 2 Queen beds, and 2 additional cots

- Light-filled open-concept living & dining areas with humongous windows and expansive water vistas

- A completely equipped kitchen ideal for casual meals or evening seafood feasts

- Modern updates give you all the amenities of home—plus a front-row seat to the tides.

Private Outdoor Spaces for Relaxing & Recharging
Whether you're rinsing off in the private outdoor shower after a beach run, grilling up dinner on the back deck, or watching the kids and pups play in the fenced-in yard, Sound 'n' Surf was designed for laid-back living with privacy in mind. The motion-sensor lighting adds tranquility of mind when the sun goes down.

Outside features include:

- Private front & back porches for calming with a breeze

- Upper back deck with Adirondack chairs & table

- Lower deck with grille, outdoor dining area, swing & shower

- Fenced yard with walking path and plenty of room for kids & family pets to roam

- Hammock for lazy afternoons in the shade

Rest Simple in Coastal Style
Each bedroom is decorated with modern coastal flair and includes:

- Water vistas

- Desk space for remote work

- Plush linens, towels, and all your beach-day essentials

- Bonus beach gear: chairs, skim boards, bocce ball, sand toys & more!

A View That Changes With the Tides
From sunrise reflections to golden hour glows, the ever-changing beauty of Bogue Sound is front and center. Whether you're on a beach adventure or relaxing with appreciated ones in one of our comfortable nooks, Sound 'n' Surf is where great beach days begin and end.

Have questions? Feel complimentary to reach out anytime—we’re here to make your stay memorable.

Book your Atlantic Beach hideaway today—your soundside sanctuary awaits!

About the Area

Located in Atlantic Beach, this vacation home is on the waterfront. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and North Carolina Maritime Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Coral Bay Shopping Center and Morehead Plaza Shopping Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway and Mount Maker Charters. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

2 total pets

Tips and Tricks for getting the perfect Atlantic Beach rental experience:

When to book a Crystal Coast rental home & When to go:

• To find the most suitable rental home within budget, we recommend reserving in Spring or Fall. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, greater selection, beautiful weather and the absence of giant crowds at your favorite Crystal Coast restaurants and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Crystal Coast vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• In the Crystal Coast area, The sooner you can reserve a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The best rental properties are booked very early. Reserving your rental property 6-12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and book your rental property.
• Property management companies sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans. Ask your property manager if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Property managers often offer renters an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Crystal Coast visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guides contain coupons for local restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Planning, picking, and booking the best Crystal Coast vacation home:

• Start by selecting your a vacation week and a max budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your family needs. Dog-friendly, ocean & sound views, walk to beach! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed counts is almost always available on booking pages. If not, call the property management company before you reserve the property. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to work out what is optimal for your family.
• If there's an individual Crystal Coast attraction you long to visit, browse rentals that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your requirements.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. .
• Do your family pets travel with you? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or charges could be applied to your invoice.

Advice for a wonderful stay:

• Take a copy of the property manager's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your . Put the host's contact information in your smartphone.
• To ensure that no damages are attributed to your stay, inspect the rental for any problem areas upon check in. Make contact with the host right away to document any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, elevator or coffee maker. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call prevents quite a few difficulties.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a great resource to find the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can frequently help. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Lock your rental while you are out. Protect your property!
• Re-check every room of the rental property to confirm that you've packed everything at check-out. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the property a final time and scan for any damage. We advise walking through with the host whenever you can. If the property manager isn't available, ensure that you take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on excellent ratings to drive more reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will appreciate that you share your experience find their best rental home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to solve it.