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Oceanview Home Made for Fun! Dog Friendly with Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, + Grill

Relax in your own slice of paradise surrounded by panoramic ocean views from the crow's nest. Let loose with family-friendly games or enjoy an evening swim under starry skies.

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TV, video games, foosball, table tennis
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12234 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub

About this property

Entire place

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

Oceanview Home Made for Fun! Dog Friendly with Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, + Grill

OCEANVIEW Buxton - Old Lighthouse Rd. - A pleasant short walk to the ocean, THE PLAYHOUSE TOO makes your stay on Hatteras Island so much fun! Walk to the most famous surfing break on the east coast, bicycle to the most famous lighthouse in the country, and enjoy the many local shops and activities of the Buxton area - rich in local lore. Enter through the dry entry into the game room with TV/DVD, slim design ping pong table, foosball table, full size commercial arcade game and wet bar with mini-fridge, or go for a swim in the crystal clear waters of the private swimming pool then step into the bubbly water of the nearby 6 person hot tub. The grill is just outside on the pool deck for lazy nights eating at the built-in pool bar. Also on the first level of the home is a full bath and two queen bedrooms, one with its own private full bath. The mid-level of the home provides more sleeping options with a bunk bedroom and queen bedroom sharing a full all bath, and a king master bedroom with walk-out deck and private full bath. Chefs in the group can cook up the day's meals in the well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and nearby dining table. Eating outside is a breeze in the screened porch with picnic table. Relax on the ample furnishings of the spacious great room while you end the evening with a good movie on the 42" flat screen TV. The crow's nest above the screened porch is the perfect perch for a panoramic view of the ocean and the Hatteras Lighthouse.

New for 2024: New refrigerator.
New for 2023: New hot tub installed. Crow's Nest has been replaced and a new spiral staircase has been added for additional convenience as you soak in the stunning ocean views.

(2 masters) 1 king, 1 queen, 1 queen, 1 queen, 2 sets of bunks |
Full linens including sheets (with beds made), bath towels, hand towels, washcloths provided May 17 - August 29, 2025. Additional linens and towels available for rent.

Non-smoking/vaping
7 Flat screen TVs
Books, games
Wet bar with mini-fridge
Game room with slim design ping pong table, foosball table, and commercial arcade game with 60 games
Screened porch with furniture
Grill - gas
Outdoor shower
Workstation
Electronic keyless door lock
WiFi
14' x 28' Private swimming pool with outside bar (Open March 29 - October 31, 2025; Heat available)
6-Person hot tub
Pillows and blankets
Welcome bag
Dog friendly

*Please note that this property has a pool that can be heated for $600. Pool heaters, when pool heat is purchased, are set to 80 degrees, but pool temperature cannot be guaranteed.

Dogs are welcome for a fee of $200/dog/week.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the weekly dog fee is already included in your booking summary when selecting 'Yes' to pets. The $200 weekly fee will apply for each additional dog.

This property is managed by Surf or Sound Realty.

More payment options available after booking.

Vacation Rental Protection Plan: This required non-refundable $95 plan covers accidental damage within the home with a coverage limit of $3,000. It does not cover theft or willful misconduct. You must notify Surf or Sound Realty of any damage that occurs during your occupancy or this coverage will be void. Coverage is effective at time of check-in and ends at time of check-out.

More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

*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. Please contact us directly if you do not receive this agreement.

Property manager

Surf or Sound Realty

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 33
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Scuba diving 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Unit size: 2520 sq ft (234 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 27

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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Playhouse Too 5 BR / 4.1 BA Ocean View in Buxton Sleeps 12
568

About the neighborhood

Map
Buxton, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Beaches - 2 min walk
  • Buxton Woods Nature Trail - 4 min walk
  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 7 min walk
  • Lighthouse Beach - 8 min walk
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 162 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Diamond Shoals - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oceana's Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tavern On 12 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bros Sandwich Shack - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanview Home Made for Fun! Dog Friendly with Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, + Grill have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Oceanview Home Made for Fun! Dog Friendly with Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, + Grill pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Oceanview Home Made for Fun! Dog Friendly with Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, + Grill?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanview Home Made for Fun! Dog Friendly with Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, + Grill?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanview Home Made for Fun! Dog Friendly with Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, + Grill located?

This family-friendly Buxton vacation home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Buxton Woods Nature Trail. Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf and Lighthouse Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Oceanview Home Made for Fun! Dog Friendly with Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, + Grill Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lukas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Buxton fishing trip
Perfect home to come back to after long days of fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Megan P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great for the price
The view and layout worked great for us and for the price of the home. The pool was a good size and the hot tub was very nice. No shade on the pool deck made it hard to stay out long but not a deal breaker.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot
Nice and comfortable for the whole crew to enjoy. Easy access to beach and other cool stuff in Buxton. House was very clean and well-furnished. Hot tub was also in great shape. Pool, which was to have been heated, was not, but we made it work. Also, for anyone who goes to the beach to watch TV (that is not for me), the apps are old so any movies on rain days are highly buffered. Property manager will likely need to update wifi and apps to have it run smoothly. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house-lots amenities
Lots of stairs if you have elderly or little ones. Bring baby gate if you want to prevent little ones from falling down stairs. Beautiful. Lots amenities. Master has a jetted tub that is wonderful but couldn’t get the plug to work. Second floor balcony could use a gate to prevent dogs or kids from going down where they could get in the road. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Frank C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
blah
Cockroaches, Ping-Pong table broken, no screens, dirty, poor selection of pots and pans
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Leslie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wish you could fix the weather!
First 4 days of our stay it rained almost non- stop, so our 3 days on the beach were precious! Easy walk from property to the beach. Kitchen was well stocked. Only thing we missed having was a large frying pan ( there were 3 small ones). Surf or Sound, the management company, responded with a new propane grill when we found ours to be working poorly. Pool and hot tub well maintained. Ice maker in kitchen freezer extremely slow as to be essentially useless so bought many bags of ice. A larger balcony off the living level with more seating would have been nice, but good place for the price!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical time in Buxton
The great room of the house is fabulous., bright, spacious and welcoming. The two decks provide beautiful views and an awesome breeze. We enjoyed relaxing on the covered deck in the comfortable chairs shielded from the sun. The beach is very close and just beautiful. A full view of the lighthouse at the end of the street. The pool area is a fun place to hang out. The hot tub could use an update. Overall, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jami P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House had what we needed
We had 6 people and we had all we needed. The store was close. The view was really beautiful. We didn't get to the beach much (due to flooding and storms) but we did get caught up on some very needed family time. Overall I would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M., Boone, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely House
We enjoyed our stay! The game room is so fun for the kids. Each day we walked or rode bikes to the point to enjoy some beach time. Conners Grocery is just around the corner and there are some great restaurants in Buxton. The house itself was very comfy. The kitchen I well stocked and the beds are comfy. We loved the view from the deck. Additionally, sitting by the pool on the warmer days was nice. We want to come back in warmer weather so we can enjoy a dip. It was a wonderful stay and we will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Ping pong table was not working and hot tub did not stay hot. We did not report issue with hot tub till we were ready to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Rosemary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a couple issues that were not taken care of by Surf or Sound during our stay, but they were not.
Overall great experience. Would have liked a little better beach area, but still was a great place and great amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Stephen N.

Nice house great view
Wonderful property, had a few issue but they were resolved quickly
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Pismo Beach, CA

Great location, close to the beach, ocean view! Best way to spend a week in the OBX!
The house was great. It had everything we needed, including a pool and a warm outdoor shower. Any issue or repair was taken care of immediately by management. The location was perfect, a 2 minute walk to the beach and excellent surf! Right by the lighthouse and off the main highway. It was truly such a wonderful week and our first trip to the OBX. We will definitely be back and may consider the Playhouse Too again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018