Title: Only minutes from the beach! Why pay the high prices? Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=67435210&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Only minutes from the beach! Why pay the high prices? Family-friendly holiday home in Columbia with a fitness centre ## Photo gallery for Only minutes from the beach! Why pay the high prices? ![Exterior - Only minutes from the beach! Why pay the high prices? (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67440000/67435300/67435210/9ff6449e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Only minutes from the beach! Why pay the high prices? (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67440000/67435300/67435210/w508h683x259y0-86611dcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Only minutes from the beach! Why pay the high prices? (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67440000/67435300/67435210/w506h683x260y0-b115761e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Only minutes from the beach! Why pay the high prices? (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67440000/67435300/67435210/w905h683x60y0-42965989.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Only minutes from the beach! Why pay the high prices? (Columbia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67440000/67435300/67435210/aeb1f83c_edited_9066.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Minutes from the beach, this immaculate 2-story home offers a Large deck with gas grill. Your family will enjoy the Playground, Trampoline, Corn Hole Board Game and Pool Table while staying connected with internet access. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 153000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Only minutes from the beach! Why pay the high prices? Immaculate newly furnished beautifully landscaped private 2-story home. Property is only minutes from the beach so why pay high prices? Your family will enjoy the Large deck with gas grill. Your children will enjoy the Playground, Trampoline, Corn Hole Board Game, Shuffleboard, Foosball, Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Arcade Basketball and Pool Table. Includes: 2 Kings, 1 Crib, 1 Queen, 1 Single, 1 Double Bunk, 2 Queen Air Mattresses, 2 Single Roll Aways. Seating for 16\. Internet provided & Smart TV's. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Do not allow smoking OR Vaping indoors or outdoors ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Gym - Table tennis ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95760000/95756800/95756752/368379f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Magnolia Oaks at the Lake, A Retreat at Lake Phelps, NC & Pettigrew State Park Creswell - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=95756752&PinnedHotelID=95756752&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77980000/77973100/77973096/w904h683x60y0-9c46d21b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Birthday House Columbia - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 9 reviews £155 includes taxes & fees 24 Feb - 25 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=77973096&PinnedHotelID=77973096&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71480000/71473100/71473017/98f6a07c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Lucky Hook, Hyde Co, Waterfront, Pet & Family Friendly w/kayaks, Fireplace Engelhard - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=71473017&PinnedHotelID=71473017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114870000/114864100/114864028/c332aca4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marina & Ramp! 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Take receptacles to the roadside on Wednesday/ trash day. This is a Bear-Wise property. Keep all trash and food picked up from outside and on the back patio including keeping the grill cleaned. Doing so will keep the Bears from coming onto the property. We encourage you to change the thermostat settings to whatever makes you comfortable. We just ask that you please return the thermostats to 70° prior to your departure. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Do not allow smoking OR Vaping indoors or outdoors ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Only minutes from the beach! Don't pay the high prices... Only minutes from the beach! Why pay the high prices? Columbia ## About the area Located in Columbia, this holiday home is in a rural area. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Somerset Place, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge and Palmetto-Peartree Preserve. [Visit our Columbia travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Columbia.dx91594) [View more Holiday homes in Columbia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Columbia-Private-Holiday-Homes.d91594-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.722744,-76.15133&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:g%7E%60yExhxoM%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%3FQ%40SBS%40Q%40QBSBSBQBS%40QDQBQDQBQDSDQDQDODQFQDOFQDQFOFOHQFOFOHOFOHOFMHOHMJMFOJMHMJMHKJMJKJMJKJKJMJKJILKJILKLGJKLILILGLIJGNGLGLGLGNELELGNELENELCNCNELCNALENANCN%3FNCLANAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%40NBL%3FNBN%40LDN%40NBLDNBNBLDNDLDLFNDLDLFLFNFLFLFLHJFLJLFLJLFJJLJJHJHLJJLHJLJJLHJJLHJJLHLJLHNHLHLHNHLFNHNFNHNFNFPFNFNDPFPFNDPDPFNDPBPDRDPBPDPBPBPBRBP%40RBR%40PBP%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40P%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRARAP%3FRAPARARCPAPCRAPCRCPCPCREPCPEPEPCPERGNEPENGPGPENGPGNGPGLIPGLIPGLININIJININKLIJKLILKLIJKLMJIJKJMJKJKHMJKHMHMHMHMHKHMFMFMHOFMDMFMFODMDMDODMDODOBMBODO%40MBOBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAM%3FOCOAOAOCMCOAMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMGMEMGOIKGMGMIMGMKKIMIMIKIMKKKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMIMKMIKKMGOKMIMIOGOIMGQIMGQGMIQGOGQEOGQEQGOEQEOESEQEQCQEQCQESAQCQCSCQCSAQAQCSAS%3FQASAQ%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9wf8aXRv6iSwNTKTrdA-hX60U5c=) Columbia, NC ### What's nearby - ![Bare Bear Feet! Walking near Pungo Lake in the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, it is easy to spot lots of tracks left by the resident wildlife. Black bears are quite abundant in this area, and are actually more common in this part of eastern North Carolina than they are in the Great Smoky Mountains. I didn't actually see the bear, but these tracks were quite fresh.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634998790089/7ade2325-68d0-4e0e-9f6e-d2f2af946613.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge 5 min drive \- 4.8 miles - Tyrrell County Visitor Center 19 min drive \- 19.2 miles - Vineyards On The Scuppernong 19 min drive \- 19.2 miles - Palmetto-Peartree Preserve 20 min drive \- 19.7 miles - Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge 42 min drive \- 41.6 miles ### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) 68 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Only minutes from the beach! 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meredith S. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property, well appointed kitchen and lots of space ##### Meredith S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George N. 29 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gem in the setting of serenity This house and location was incredibly awesome for our group. Plenty of space inside and outside. The house was in perfect shape and we had zero issues with anything. Have stayed at many rentals and never had the type of over the top service from our host, Becki. She was super helpful and made our trip that much more enjoyable ##### George N. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ---