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Oceanfront home with amazing ocean views, hot tub, pool access & ping-pong

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4 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Reviews
7.2

Good

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8172 sq m

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Buxton, NC
  • Popular LocationBuxton Woods Nature Trail2 min walk
  • Popular LocationOuter Banks Beaches4 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape Hatteras Lighthouse18 min walk
  • AirportHatteras, NC (HNC)19 min drive

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About this property

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

Oceanfront home with amazing ocean views, hot tub, pool access & ping-pong

Elusive Day Dream #43-B

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At Elusive Daydream, the beach permeates every moment! This Cape Hatteras home is perched directly on one of the best beaches for surfing, fishing, and swimming on Hatteras Island, with the famed Cape Hatteras Lighthouse less than a mile away. You can even see the lighthouse from the top floor, and watch the light sweep across the ocean at night as you listen to the waves crash from your comfortable living room or bedroom.

The views here are spectacular. If you bring your binoculars, you can see the wild waves of The Point. You can also catch regular glimpses of dolphins swimming just offshore and seabirds diving for fish.

The oceanfront great room on the top floor has beautiful tongue-and-groove cedar accents, comfortable furnishings, flat screen TV with Roku and Spectrum cable, a gas fireplace, and decks with outstanding views. Sweet dreams await in the oceanfront primary bedroom on this level, which includes an attached bathroom with a jetted bathtub. You can watch the sun rise up out of the ocean without getting out of your queen bed, but you might want to sneak out through a sliding door to the attached deck to get the full effect of the magnificent sunrise. Head up to the furnished, third-level tower to watch the sun set into the sound. This is also a great place to play games and do puzzles, surrounded by water views everywhere you look.

On the first level, there's an oceanfront queen bedroom with an en suite bathroom and direct access to a deck overlooking the ocean. The second queen bedroom on this level also has access to the deck. This room shares a hallway bathroom with the third bedroom on this floor, which has two twin beds and a slider to its own private deck. Sit down to eat indoors in the dining area adjacent to the well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar, or head outside to the picnic table on the deck next to the kitchen.

The oceanfront hot tub will help melt your cares away.

You'll have a pool table, a foosball table, and a ping-pong table in the garage for rainy day fun, as well as outdoor shower and high-speed internet.

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.

THINGS TO KNOW
While this house is directly oceanfront, due to dune restoration you will need to walk a few short yards down the street to access the beach.
Guests 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 mid-May to mid-October, depending on weather.
The fireplace is available October through April
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.




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

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: High-speed internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,856 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
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 not allowed

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

Property is also known as

44342

About the neighborhood

Buxton

Located in Buxton, this vacation home is on the beach. Studio 12 and Kinnakeet Clay Works are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf and Buxton Seafood. Traveling with kids? Consider Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts and Surf's Up. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Buxton Woods Nature Trail - 2 min walk
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 4 min walk
  • Lighthouse Beach - 5 min walk
  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 11 min walk
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • Tavern On 12 - 13 min drive
  • Diamond Shoals - 10 min walk
  • Bros Sandwich Shack - 8 min drive
  • Dirty Dick's Crab House - 8 min drive
  • Angelo's Pizza - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront home with amazing ocean views, hot tub, pool access & ping-pong pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront home with amazing ocean views, hot tub, pool access & ping-pong?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront home with amazing ocean views, hot tub, pool access & ping-pong?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront home with amazing ocean views, hot tub, pool access & ping-pong located?

Nestled on the beach, this Buxton vacation home is within a 5-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.

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews" "

5.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Elusive Maintenance
After reading the reviews from the past, we planned for the worst and hoped for the best. Surprisingly maintenance issues still abounded, despite the numerous complaints of maintenance shortcomings. To the positive, the air-conditioning worked great, the hot tub was in perfect shape, the deck is newly redone and very good. The pool table and game area was usable and functioning well. Unfortunately, some basic maintenance issues still abound. The dishwasher worked once or twice and then was non-functional for the remainder of our visit. A repair man did come on Friday. The Vacasa maintenance man said that he had been out previously submitted a ticket but to no avail. The master bathroom upstairs had a non-functioning handle on the main sink faucet and it actually fell off. The faucet on the lwhirlpool tub was broken and fell off as well. The shower curtain was in a condition that reminded me of living in a men’s dorm in college. The screen door on one of the downstairs bedrooms was corroded shut, preventing egress from there. And a number of the windows had this fuzzy wooden thing happening, which was disconcerting. I feel nitpicky mentioning all these little things, but at the same time, it seems a handyman could fix most of these rather quickly. Nonetheless, the house is very comfortable and cozy, location was superb. We would be stay there again- it truly is a very special spot in the world. I think the Dolphins we saw each morning would agree!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hannah S.

Amazing Views
We loved our time at the Elusive Day Dream. There were a few issues with broken screens and things that I expect at the end of season, and with short staffing issues: the hot tub was broken (we were refunded for that part of our stay), and I wish that a few things could have been fixed, mattress pads and pillow cases that were missing could have been delivered. Still the view was unbeatable, and the layout worked perfectly for our family. We also loved that we could walk to local restaraunts, grocery stores, and custard. We would love to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Shanna R.

Ruined family vacation
The house needs maintenance. I had to keep my toddler from playing with large slivers of wood that were chipping off the doors inside. Hot tub was broken, lock on the sliding glass door was broken, and the drains downstairs were clogged. Even worse the property manager never tried to notify us that beach nourishment was scheduled and stadium style lights shined in our windows all night while the hodge shook and heavy machinery kept us awake. Nobody slept all week, and everyone was happy to end the vacation. If Vrbo or Vacasa offers an appropriate response I will update this, but don’t stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Bryan A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Find another property. This house is crap.
Wish we had stayed somewhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Steven M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ocean Front and Center
Views from the windows and decks were stunning. Dolphins and water birds entertained. Great location to beach. Rental needs repair inside and out. Hot tub not functional. Decks not recommended for children. Ping pong and pool table were a nice touch. Coffee pot on its last legs but a new one was provided immediately.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Rich W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location but more like indoor camping
The location is great, we sat on the top deck all week. That alone does make it worth it. You do not have direct beach access, you have to walk through two neighbors properties after cutting through the bushes to get to the beach. The inside is dated which I expected for the price. We did not spend much time inside anyway. The master shower is tiny, it felt like you were showering in a coffin. The fridge leaked all over the floor of the kitchen. The property managers fix was to shut off the water to the fridge. This also shut off the water to the dishwasher. So we had to choose between flooding the kitchen of doing dishes by hand. The kitchen has the bare minimum in supplies and the linens provided gave us one towel per person and one very flat pillow per person. That is why I say it is like camping indoors. You get the bare minimum but you are ocean front.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

John G.

Right on the beach, overall good experience
The location is the best thing, right on the beach and very private location. The house had good space with 4BR/3BA - 3 good sized bedrooms with queen beds and views of the water, the 4th BR is very small with 2 twins. Kitchen and baths are very dated but very functional other than low water pressure and a couple slow drains. The main living area was great and fit our 6 people easily without feeling crowded. The decks have great views and the hot tub was a good way to get out of the sun mid day. The cleaning crew must have been in a hurry - they missed a bunch of litter and leave behinds from the prior renters but not that big of a deal. The ground level had a pool table and a ping pong table and with the garage doors open this was a very nice environment (after we cleaned up the broken beach chairs, floats and umbrella scattered around). There is a charcoal grill but it's seen better days. We rented a gas grill for the week which was a good investment. Make no mistake, we had a great time. The house is unpretentious and livable and the price reflects the deficiencies... good value for the money.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Cathey H.

Beautiful location
House could use some updating. Cable didn't work most of the week. Beautiful views unfortunately porch didn't feel stable. No direct access to beach. Roof has several leaks which we experienced during a storm.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

christine w.

Can't beat the view and beach access!
Beat beach location!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Heike K.

A peace of paradise "on the sea"
Hey Hatteras team, We enjoyed the "elusive daydream" to the utmost! The location couldn't be better. We experienced the house itself to be a little bit "in the years", e.g.CD player didn't function any longer,the cutlery is very quaint - and we found mould in the coffee maker and some bowls in the cupboard. This was a little icky - but we survived; )) Thanks again for your service, best regards, have a good time Heike
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018