We had so much fun at this property! I felt like it was perfect because we had a washer and dryer, so it was great for washing clothes for our baby (we traveled with a 7 month old). I liked that there were 2 bathrooms, and the bedrooms were extremely spacious! This didnât really bother us, but keep in mind that the location isnât right on the beach. I would say itâs about a 15 minute walk to the beach through some neighborhoods behind the cabanas. And Hatteras is known for mosquitoes, so if youâre trying to stay super close to the beach, this may not be the best place for you. Overall, itâs a wonderful property!
We had a great experience at Watermenâs. The check in process was easy, we were within an easy walk of the beach, and we enjoyed the pet-friendly neighborhood. Our one and only complaint about the property is that it sleeps 6, but doesnât have seating/dining accommodations for that many. It wasnât a huge issue, since we didnât come on vacation to hang out in the house anyway, and we just brought our camping chairs in for extra seats.
Throughout our experience the team was very accommodating. We had some questions in advance about bringing our pets and we easily discussed those. While on site the team was very responsive with questions about the restaurant and when we had issues with the internet they resolved them in very little time. Itâs attached to the neighbors but the decks are placed in a way you have privacy. We didnât hear our neighbors much although occasionally you could. But we had no issues. Would recommend for sure !
Check-in was a breeze at this easy-to-find cabana. It was very clean, with ample kitchen appliances/cookware and linens. Outdoor shower and locked storage was a plus! A little hike to the beach, particularly for younger children, but do-able. Sunsets and access to sound-side restaurant made for lovely evenings. Only drawback was 20+min drive to nearest full grocery store, but there was a Dollar General within walking distance and plenty of places available for take-out.
Fairly good location, excellent communications, not as comfortable as we hoped
Communication and cleanliness were great. Location was great for visiting the Real Watersports facility, but not as easy for walking to the beach. An overall upgrade to the furniture would be helpful. Beds and common area furniture werenât comfortable. Olivia in the office was a gem- very helpful and responsive when needed. Overall value wasnât what weâd hoped for the cost.
The apartment was covered in dog hair. One of the "bedrooms" had no window and was extremely hot & stuffy. No TVs in the bedrooms. Not enough seating in the main room. They give you a starter set of supplies; we had whatever toilet paper was left on the roll from previous visitor. We were told to buy our own supplies at the Dollar Tree. Seriously? This place cost over $400 a night & we were only staying 3 days; I'm not going to buy a box of dishwashing detergent and garbage bags for 3 days!
After spending the day at the beach, it was really fun walking across the street to be entertained by the amazing kite surfers while experiencing incredible sunsets. No need for Netflix here!
Really nice little spot close to ocean and lots of shops. A little extra seating in the living room would be nice but we used our beach chairs and they worked out fine.
The Cabana was very clean and spacious! It was in a great location to family friendly attractions like the arcade, ice-cream parlor, and if you wanted to drive to the beach. Unfortunately, if walking to the beach it was challenging due to a large sand dune that you had to hike over!! Overall, we had a great stay at the Watermen Cabanas and would for sure stay there again!!
I would have given it five stars all of her crown however it is very limited seating itâs three bedrooms and I have one sofa in the living room thatâs it. We didnât counter two roaches one in the kitchen one of the living room. I notified the property manager and their response was it was a water bug and that they spray regularly .
Easy access to the sound side water sports rentals, a bit of a hike the the beach over the dunes. House was comfortable but ideally should have more seating in the living/dining room area.
Watermenâs Retreat provides a fresh look at the waterfront resort experience. Watermenâs consists of 14 waterfront suites, a secluded cottage plus a range of budget friendly cabanas.
Watermenâs Retreat Guests Enjoy 5-star, sparkling clean accommodations with fully equipped kitchens Incredible views and breathtaking sunsets Quick access to REAL Watersports and Watermenâs Bar & Grill Concierge service including watersports instruction and rentals, daily adventure prescriptions and food/beverage provisioning packages Private kiteboarding launch access at REAL Watersports with Bermuda grass, air compressors, lockers and hot showers Direct access to the #1 kiteboarding, surfing, and foiling school in the world Wi-Fi internet access, washer/dryer, and secure gear storage Our goal at Watermenâs Retreat is to always exceed expectations and make the most of your time to unwind. The Watermenâs atmosphere is family friendly and inclusive. Watermenâs Retreat is not only for kiteboarders and surfers, itâs for anyone who enjoys being a part of the excitement and fun.