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

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Beach nearby
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries

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

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating 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 (167 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
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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 - 0.4 km
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Buxton Seafood - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

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.

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

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Cory M.

Loved our family time at the beach
Nice house with short walk to beach. Needs a few things in the kitchen but overall a good week. Don’t rent for the pool access, it’s 5 miles away from the house.
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8/10 Good

Mario D.

Great Visit
Close to the beach, close to all amenities. Clean
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2/10 Terrible

Nancy H.

Great location property needs updated.
Loved the location.

8/10 Good

Dennis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

Starfish & the Outer Banks
The house was lovely, comfortable, and had great views. It was as easily beach accessible as I thought & I never saw a community pool - BUT it was cool & windy for the majority of our trip & these things didn’t matter. Starfish is in a great location as a hub to visit the northern Outer Banks & the Southern Outer Banks. There were plenty of restaurants close by, Food Lion was nearby, & Duck Donuts (yes this is important) was in the shopping center in the Food Lion parking lot. We had a great time during our stay & I especially enjoyed the screened in porch with it’s view of the ocean & the under renovation Hatteras Lighthouse.

6/10 Okay

Susan C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
House needs an upgrade
House was okay. Time for renovations/ upgrades
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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6/10 Okay

Leona Z.

Great Location
The view of the beach was lovely but the screened in porch was heaven. Never too hot to sit outside with ocean breeze and no mosquitoes. Close to town for a short trip to Conner’s Supermarket and a few restaurants. Sandbar was our best meal. Furniture and decor was updated and nice. The beds were comfortable and tvs in every bedroom. The toiletries are severely lacking. Broken but useable coffee pot, no coffee available. No staples provided at all, not even salt and pepper. Nice to have the washer and dryer in the unit. No beach towels or beach use items provided at all. Not acceptable at the price point for a beach home.

6/10 Okay

Tena P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Khaela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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4/10 Poor

Ryan M.

Overpriced and undermaintained
There's really nowway I can give this place a positive review. It was clear a decision was made not to invest in the upkeep of the property. The sheer volume of holes, drywall damage, and grime on the walls gave it the feel of your buddies college rental. For the price I paid there's really no excuse for this place not to have been better kept up and furnished and presented as a more upscale vacation home for families. The beds were cheap and uncomfortable, the coffee pot light didn't work so it was on and you didn't know it (fire hazard), toaster didn't work, back porch was rotted, outside shower head barely worked, some of the light fixtures had damage etc... On a positive note the beach was nice and secluded but the property itself was a disappointment ESPECIALLY at the price point. I have paid for all inclusive vacations at a similar price point that were far and away better value for the money.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mariana A.

LOVED IT ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Definitely 💯 will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole s.

Best Dog Friendly vacation home
My family and I loved this dog friendly beach house! It was very clean and spacious with our huge family and two really big dogs. Plenty of room for all of us. They provided bath towels and toilet paper during our stay. The beach house was close to the beach with just a short 5 minute walk and the warm outdoor shower was great to wash off the little ones after our beach day. Shops, restaurants and food lion grocery store was close to the house and DUCK DONUTS WAS AMAZING!!! The only negitive comment would be that the pool is a 12 minute drive away from this beach house. I wish it was closer but we did make a day of it and the huge pool was wonderful and perfect for the little kids! We will definitely book this beach house again next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Spencer's, 9/2021
close to the ocean/beach. short walking distance to shops. quiet neighborhood area. unit was clean and fairly well stocked.

8/10 Good

Steve B.

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

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
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
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8/10 Good

Victoria K.

Starfish
We had a major pipe break and flood most of the downstairs. They came that night, got us to a new house for the night and had our house cleaned and ready for us to move back in by the next afternoon. The house was clean and well supplied with everything you need. My only complaint was the kitchen chairs were not very comfortable and the beach access was a little deceiving. There was direct access to the beach parking but the actual beach entrance was much farther away but still walkable. Would definitely rent again.

8/10 Good

Kristine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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8/10 Good

Joshua B.

Good times
I loved how close the beach was. The beds were a little uncomfortable but everyone was so tired that it didn’t really matter lol. Would definitely go back again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Amazing Time,
The house and the service is and was amazing! We will rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Liv F.

Nice place!
We had a great time with the family for a 4-day vacation. House was clean when we arrived. It is a 2-3mins walk away from the beach and the lighthouse is like 10mins beach walk. The beach is not that crowded. Sunrise is a must see thing so don’t miss it! Grocery store nearby 5mins drive, Conner’s Supermarket highly recommended. Another thing I like most is that the house has a very good airconditioning which is perfect for the summer. The only thing I would like to recommend is that kindly provide more pillows and blankets for each rooms and better mattress as well. Thank you for the staff and crew! We had a memorable family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Rhonda B.

Starfish stay
Location was great. Staff was wonderful ! Could use some updates like some of the beds and fridge was a bit loud. A grill would have been great ! And access to a closer pool ! Maybe some baby gates to block off stairs and a high chair/pack and play even rentalable ones ! Just some ideas ! But overall great place great location !!!!!
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6/10 Okay

jackie i.

Nice spot but needs maintenance badly
The spot the house was on was lovely from the back porch
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Joo a.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
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.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
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