Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w\/ Private Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, & Ocean Views! - Vacation rental home in Waves, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills - Bring your family to WHIMSEAGULL WAVES this year for a playful island vacation. This pretty oceanfront home located on a peaceful cul de sac is decorated in gorgeous beach decor. The broad pool area provides plenty of seating for your group around the sizable concrete pool and poolside Tiki bar. Other ground level amenities for beach and pool days include a footwash just outside the pool gate for rinsing off the sand, a cabana half bath and outdoor shower, and a fish cleaning table with water and lights. The first level of the home offers four bedrooms for sweet dreams. A king bedroom with TV/DVD shares a bath with a bedroom with 2 single beds. Both have a slider to the oceanfront deck. A queen bedroom with flat screen TV shares a bath with the bunk bedroom. The laundry is also on this level. The top level is home to a master queen bedroom with vaulted ceiling, flat screen TV, an attached bathroom, and beautiful ocean view with slider to the top-level deck. The roomy great room features high vaulted ceiling and windows that reach to the sky from which you can view the Carolina blue ocean vistas. The seating area surrounds a enormous flat screen TV, while the close by dining area seats 10 at the dining table, another 4 at a breakfast table and another 4 at the kitchen breakfast bar. All seating accepts your family to dine with a view. The kitchen has plenty of counterspace and conveniences for the chef in the group. After dinner, step out onto the oceanfront deck or down to the pool area for a soak in the bubbly hot tub under the stars.

New for 2024: New great room furnishings. New bathroom for upstairs and new powder room. The Tiki bar has been refreshed.

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

Non-smoking
4 TVs
DVD players
Free long distance calling (in continental US)
2 Grills - gas and charcoal
Fish cleaning table with water and lights
Outdoor shower, cabana bath and footwash
Jacuzzi tub
Electronic keyless door lock
WiFi
14' x 32' Private swimming pool with Tiki bar (Open March 29 - October 31, 2025; Heat available)
6-Person hot tub
Welcome bag
Pillows and blankets
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 $200 weekly fee will apply for each dog and will be added once your reservation is finalized.

This property is managed by Surf or Sound Realty.

More payment options available after booking.

Vacation Rental Protection Plan: This required non-returnable $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 e-mail. 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.

About the Area

Located in Waves, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Rodanthe Pier and Ocean Air Sports are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Our top Vacation rental tips:

Getting the most from your spending budget:

• In the Hatteras area, The sooner you can book, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation rental up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental property.
• Summer time is high season in Waves. Booking a rental in the Fall or Spring is an excellent way to save money on your vacation home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of acceptable properties.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a discount.
• Property managers frequently offer guests an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Often, rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Hatteras area visitor guides which often include special offers, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Hatteras visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

How to choose the best rental:

• First and foremost, have your group agree to vacation dates and a spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration you need. Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w\/ Private Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, & Ocean Views! has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is regularly available online. Otherwise, contact the property manager before reserving the property. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds and bunks.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you'll need to search for a property that allows animals. Make sure to ask for specifics on breed, size, and type restrictions. Be aware that some hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.
• If there's a specific Hatteras beach you crave, look for rentals that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your requirements.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Make certain to ask about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

Advice for a wonderful stay:

• Get the property manager's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your rental home. Put the host's contact information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or washer/dryer. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent many issues.
• Lock your rental property while you are out! Don't let burglars spoil your vacation.
• Make a record of any issues with the property at check in, and immediately send them to the owner. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are beneficial if damages are assessed.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful visitors disrupting your peaceful home life. Apply the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would've not otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the rental property to reconfirm you've collected all personal items. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on good feedback to drive more reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will will be grateful for your review find their best rental home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.