Castle By The Sea

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Enjoy ocean views, from the large decks.
top deck is off the master bedroom

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Rodanthe, NC

Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum12 min walk
Rodanthe Pier15 min walk
Rodanthe Beach1 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Castle by the Sea

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Rodanthe

This holiday home is located in Rodanthe. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Rodanthe Pier and Ocean Air Sports are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Rodanthe, NC

What's nearby

Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum - 12 min walk
Rodanthe Pier - 15 min walk
Rodanthe Beach - 1 min drive
Salvo Beach - 6 min drive
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 17 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬12 min walk
‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Lisa's Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk
‪The Dough Shack - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle By The Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Castle By The Sea located?

Situated in Rodanthe, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum, Rodanthe Pier and Rodanthe Beach. Pamlico Sound and Salvo Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

17 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

1 Oct 2023

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

Castle by the sea

Great week

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

27 Sept 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

5 Sept 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Marius

21 Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane M., Crossville, TN

13 Aug 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Vicki M.

5 Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

20 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

11 May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

8 Oct 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

5 Oct 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

28 Sept 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

3 Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Grantley M.

23 July 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenny C.

8 June 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

29 Apr 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Dale S.

12 Oct 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

30 Sept 2021

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

Excellent location , house and views were awesome.

Outstanding

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah K.

9 Sept 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

4 Sept 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Lois H.

23 Aug 2021

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

Spacious home with amazing view

Home was very spacious & comfortable for my family & grandkids. Views from deck were beautiful. Saltwater pool was refreshing. Quiet neighborhood & short walk to the beach.. Fred was always available & quick to respond.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

James K.

14 Aug 2021

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

3 mins to the beach!

Beautiful property with plenty of space for our 10 guests. The deck is great in the evenings or sitting down by the fire. Just a short walk down the path to a beach where it's not hard to find your own personal space! Great trip, Fred was awesome and clearly maintains the property. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

18 July 2021

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

Magical Castle

This place is a awesome! It was clean, well stocked kitchen and a short walk to the beach! From the porches you can see the ocean and the sound. The hot tub was awesome for looking at the stars at night. Our family of 10, 3 couples and 4 kids, was never bored! It was a short walk to the Rodanthe Pier for fishing. The kids loved this place and the pool was a great addition for the kids. Even though it’s shared with the small family owned motel I think we may have seen 4 other people there but the rest of the time we had to ourself. The owners were close by so if you needed anything and are very quick to respond to messages you send. I would rate this a perfect find!!!! We will definitely be back!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zach K.

19 June 2021

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

Great

Enjoyed it. Kids loved the pool and hot tub. Short walk to beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Castle by the Sea

Many generations have passed since the first O'Neal was shipwrecked on Hatteras Island. The O'Neals once owned a large strip of land, in Rodanthe, that went from ocean to sound. Over time the land was divided up and passed down from one generation to another. With each generation the lots were getting smaller, and some were sold outside of the family. Our goal was to try and save as much family land as we could. We bought the Sea Sound Motel, a small 11 room, family run motel in 1997. It is located on Sea Sound Road. It was part of the original O'Neal property. The opportunity to buy the lot that the Castle sits on came up and we were excited.
How we got the name, Castle by the Sea. We briefly owned a hotel in the mountains of North Carolina called the Castle Hotel. The buildings were actually built like castles. When we sold it, much to our surprise, the new owners tore it down. One day we were talking about the Castle Hotel and remembering the fun times there with our grandsons. When we said we were sad we sold it one of our grandsons spoke up and said build a castle in Rodanthe. After looking at many house plans, we decided the victorian house was the most similar house to a castle. The name came easy. CASTLE BY THE SEA