Oceanfront vs. Ocean View vs. Beach Access: How to Read a Beach Rental Listing
Know what each beach rental label tells you about the view, the walk to the sand, and the questions to ask before booking.
VACATION RENTALS, COMPARED
Explore beach, lake and mountain rentals. Compare your favorites, bring everyone into the plan, and find your way to a better stay.
21 homes match · Room for 2
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Deep Creek Lake, MD
Home theater · Game room / arcade
Weekday base: $1,000 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $1,500 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Optional extras and refundable deposits, excluded from the stay cost:
Deep Creek Lake, MD
Hot tub · Private indoor pool
Weekday base: $750 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $900 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Optional extras and refundable deposits, excluded from the stay cost:
Lake Norman, NC
Home theater · Boat dock / slip
Weekday base: $800 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $1,100 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Optional extras and refundable deposits, excluded from the stay cost:
Panama City Beach, FL
Beach access · Full kitchen
Weekday base: $250 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $250 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Outer Banks, NC
Beach access · Dogs welcome
Weekday base: $380 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $380 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Optional extras and refundable deposits, excluded from the stay cost:
Lake Norman, NC
Home theater · Game room / arcade
Weekday base: $800 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $1,100 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Optional extras and refundable deposits, excluded from the stay cost:
Myrtle Beach Area, SC
Beach access · Hot tub
Weekday base: $225 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $225 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Outer Banks, NC
Lazy river · Beach access
Weekday base: $380 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $380 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Optional extras and refundable deposits, excluded from the stay cost:
Key Largo / Tavernier, FL
Beach access · Resort Amenities
Weekday base: $179 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $179 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
St. Thomas, USVI
Shared / resort pool · Tennis
Weekday base: $200 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $200 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Deep Creek Lake, MD
Game room / arcade · Community golf
Weekday base: $1,200 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $1,700 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Optional extras and refundable deposits, excluded from the stay cost:
St. Thomas, USVI
Beach access · Hot tub
Weekday base: $411 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $411 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Key Largo / Tavernier, FL
Beach access · Hot tub
Weekday base: $165 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $165 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Myrtle Beach Area, SC
Private outdoor pool · Beach access
Weekday base: $200 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $200 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Myrtle Beach Area, SC
Hot tub · Boat dock / slip
Weekday base: $75 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $86 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Myrtle Beach Area, SC
Lazy river · Tennis
Weekday base: $94 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $112 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Myrtle Beach Area, SC
Hot tub · Full kitchen
Weekday base: $300 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $315 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Myrtle Beach Area, SC
Full kitchen · In-unit laundry
Weekday base: $250 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $265 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Myrtle Beach Area, SC
Lazy river · Hot tub
Weekday base: $150 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $150 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Deep Creek Lake, MD
Boat dock / slip · Private indoor pool
Weekday base: $1,000 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $1,500 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
Optional extras and refundable deposits, excluded from the stay cost:
Myrtle Beach Area, SC
Hot tub · Elevator
Weekday base: $125 / night (Sun–Thu). Weekend base: $140 / night (Fri–Sat). Date-free estimates use the weekly average.
Taxes may be additional. Confirm the final total with the booking provider.
THE WAYVILO COMPARE BOARD
| Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Guests | 20 | 16 | 20 |
| Five-night total | $6,164.29 | $4,364.29 | $7,164.29 |
| Private indoor pool | Private year-round indoor pool | Private year-round indoor pool | Private year-round indoor pool |
| Home theater | Private home theater | No | Private movie theater; seats 11 |
| Dogs welcome | Dogs allowed with approval | Up to 2 dogs; breed restrictions may apply | Up to 2 dogs |
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