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Dog-friendly, ocean view townhouse with private W/D, pool access, and AC

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Pool
Exterior
Beach nearby
Children's area
Property grounds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8166.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog-friendly, ocean view townhouse with private W/D, pool access, and AC

Starfish #19B-CAC

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Build a beautiful resort village on a favorite Hatteras Island location, and they will come. The Cottages at the Cape are the closest rental units to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton. They share a long border with the national park and are literally steps from the beachfront. Bring the bikes, because Buxton’s unique shops, restaurants, and lighthouse are all very close. Forget the 4WD vehicle - those in the know have discovered that the three jetties to the east of the cottages produce some of the best fishing, surfing, and swimming on this island. Walking to the south will take you to open beaches, the famed Cape Point, and if luck is on your side during the summer, a few sea turtle nests (be careful to stay outside the barriers). This is an excellent four-bedroom condo with one-and-a-half baths. The interior has been professionally decorated with comfortable and fun beach décor. You'll have access to an outside shower and a patio. An escape to the cape never looked so good as at Cottages at the Cape.

SHARED AMENITIES
Pool
Outdoor shower

THINGS TO KNOW
You will be required to sign an additional lease agreement upon making a booking which will be sent to your email. You will not be able to check-in until we have received your signature electronically.
Guests will have access to the Club Hatteras Pool Facility. Additional details around this facility will be shared in your check-in email and during the check-in process. The club is typically open from mid-May to mid-October depending on weather.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1795 sq ft (166.8 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

44387

About the neighborhood

Map
Buxton, NC

What's nearby

  • Buxton Woods Nature Trail - 4 min walk
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 6 min walk
  • Lighthouse Beach - 7 min walk
  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 12 min walk
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Diamond Shoals - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tavern On 12 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bros Sandwich Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly, ocean view townhouse with private W/D, pool access, and AC pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly, ocean view townhouse with private W/D, pool access, and AC?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly, ocean view townhouse with private W/D, pool access, and AC?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly, ocean view townhouse with private W/D, pool access, and AC located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Buxton Woods Nature Trail and Outer Banks Beaches. Lighthouse Beach and Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf are also within 15 minutes.

Dog-friendly, ocean view townhouse with private W/D, pool access, and AC Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Khaela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, great location quiet beach house!
I had a great stay in this Buxton house. The price was very affordable for a 7 day stay. The booking and check in process was easy although there were a couple extra steps as the house is owned by another rental property, Vacasa. I had a number to text for any questions and response was quick. The house is located in a cul de sac, just a 5 min walk to the beach. The house was very clean when we arrived with plenty of bath towels. We enjoyed the charcoal grill located right behind the house next to the patio stairs. There were a few beach chairs in the storage which came in handy for our beach outings. The kitchen came with plenty of plates, pans, utensils and bowls to prepare a meal. Only suggestion I have is to bring your own seasonings as there are none in the house, not even salt and pepper. I also wish we also knew about the Buxton beach closure. No fault of the house at all and there were plenty of other beaches with public parking we were able to go to. The closure is due to an old Navy station structure that is leaking petroleum I to the water. I didn't see or smell the petroleum during my stay there but I would suggest staying away from that stretch of beach just in case. Haulover Day Use beach entrance and parking was one we visited frequently, just a 5 min drive from the house. I suggest going to Buxton Seafood and buying some fish to grill. We got tuna, shrimp and Mahi Mahi, they were delicious! Hatteras ferry terminal was about 30 min drive to get to Ocracoke - my
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tena P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointment
Was contacted by property manager about make sure everything was okay. Texted back that the place needed a deep clean. Baseboards dirty, cobwebs on the toilet plungder, windows needed cleaned(had either handprints or (dog) nose prints, railing loose. Sent pictures. Was told we would be contacted the next morning about these issues. No one every call or contacted us. Just a disappointment.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis H.

Liked: Cleanliness
No frills Buxton Getaway
The house is a very spacious unit for a frailly of 7 with room for at least 2-3 more if you wanted. Great spot with a 5 min beach walk, great back deck overlooking the dune/beach area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan C.

House needs an upgrade
House was okay. Time for renovations/ upgrades
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Starfish September 2021
Overall we enjoyed our stay at Starfish. The home is located in a development near the site of the old Coast Guard station. While somewhat dated, we found it very adequate for us. The house was clean and everything functioned as it should.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Eileen H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was perfect but stay wasn’t the greatest
The home smelled of cat urine horrible, my son is deathly allergic to cats and was sick the whole trip, we were only aware of dogs being able to at this property and cats are his only severe allergy, the upstairs bedrooms were filled with tiny ants and the beds were very uncomfortable, the supply of wash cloths was slim to none for a family of 4 we had to buy loofas for our stay after day 1, the location was perfect which was the best perk
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kristine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good time in the OBX at Starfish
The Starfish house is in a great location. Short walk to the beach or town and excellent views of the ocean and the lighthouse. This is not a four star hotel but it is a great beach house. House was generally clean but well worn, not dirty but worn. Kitchen was well stocked and there was lots of room for an extended family vacation. Basic furnishings were clean and comfy, bedrooms were the same. The proximity to everything in Buxton is a huge plus. You can walk or bike almost everywhere. Back 3 bedrooms have great views but you should be ready for the light from the lighthouse at night, didn’t disturb sleep but was a surprise the first night. If you bring the pups watch out for the cactus and spiky weeds in the wild grass areas. Overall great location and a solid OBX rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Joo a.

Great location but needs much maintenance.
The location and views were great. The house is very dated and needs a lot of maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Bethany P.

Family Vacation
We enjoyed our stay in Buxton! The rental was easy to locate and close to the beach. We wish that it was more updated and provided more amenities, but overall it was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Vera T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The mice
I expected it to be older and outdated. I expected it to be CLEAN. I wiped this place down with cleaning cloths. It was a disappointment from day 1. Day 2- microwave and coffee maker break. The maintenance guy was super nice. He took care of the appliances. That evening came the mouse!!! I should have known what I was getting into by the low cost. It was worth the low cost!! I’ll never see it again. Not sure I’ll even use this VRBO again!! It’s misleading!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
The house was clean and spacious. However, the neighborhood/location of the house was by far the best part! The beach was a short 4 minute walk away, and had a parking lot as well for closer access. Oftentimes we felt as though we had a private beach to ourselves, and we were able to get a permit for bonfires on the beach! Overall, an excellent stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020