Semi-Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home with Private Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room - Vacation rental home in Hatteras, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 29
• 10 Bedrooms
• 12 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 6649 square feet

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Rd. — Top Level Renovated for 2025! — When your extended family or forever friends gather at CAROLINA BLISS, you’ll discover an enviable escape that enthralls from each glorious sunrise and sunset to the next. With sweeping oceanside vistas, unobstructed backyard vistas from its perch on a calming duck pond, this 6,700 sq. ft., 10-bedroom/10-full and 2-half-bath home offers both a private enclave and a prime point to launch your Hatteras Island vacation.

Of course, languid beach days, fishing excursions and island explorations will be on the itinerary, but so should days spent by the ground level pool. Settle into a lounge with a good book or in the eight-person hot tub for a relaxing soak. Two gas grilles will certainly inspire some poolside picnics, complemented by refreshment from the adjacent tiki bar. Just inside, discover another wet bar/kitchenette in a recreation area that will delight all ages. There’s a billiards table and a shuffleboard table for the competitors among you and a media area with theater-style seating and a huge Intelligent Roku TV to stream your favorite movies. There’s also a laundry room and half-bath on this level. Completing the ground level are two master bedrooms with ensuite baths: a two-set pyramid bunk room and a room providing a queen and single.

Six more master bedrooms occupy the mid-level, all with private bathrooms and Intelligent Roku TVs including a two-set pyramid bunk room and five king bedrooms, one of which offers an accessible-friendly bathroom. All of the bedrooms have access to the deck for either pool or ocean vistas. A separate office area features a slider to a deck that accepts natural light to enhance a productive remote workstation.

On the third level — accessible by a convenient elevator — the great room’s high ceilings, wood floors and multiple windows infuse the space with a warm casual elegance and natural light. Plentiful and comfortable seating provides an inviting getaway to play games and entertain with a sizable flat screen TV. A cavernous and well-appointed kitchen features granite counters and stainless-steel appliances, including dual fridges and two stoves to accommodate cooking for a crowd. Counter stools surround a breakfast bar, adding additional seating for full-family meals that can be appreciated together around two 10-seat dining tables. Two more roomy master king bedrooms, each with deck access and spectacular ocean vistas, along with a half-bath, complete this level.

Just a few steps up is an upper loft that offers a peaceful getaway to read a book or take in the expansive vistas from the marshlands toward the sound.

Whether you're taking in the sweeping oceanside landscape or relaxing sound side, these are the vistas that will leave you in a state of bliss — CAROLINA BLISS — a feeling you can reserve forever by booking it today.

New for 2025: Complete top level remodel featuring a new kitchen, new great room, new sitting room, and completely refreshed bedrooms and bathrooms.
New for 2024: New beds in king bedrooms. The exterior of the home is being refreshed with new siding and paint.
New for 2023: Carolina Bliss has received many updates this year! Step into the home and take in the fresh paint throughout. The pool and shuffleboard tables have been refurbished, and two arcade-style games have been added to the game room, leveling up game nighttime for the whole group! Two bedrooms have received new furnishings. Two new dishwashers have been added to the kitchens on the ground and top levels. A drink refrigerator has been added to the top-level kitchen. For additional convenience, two new washer and dryer sets have been added. Create a feast for the whole group on the two new grilles by the pool.

(10 masters) 1 king, 1 king, 1 king, 1 king, 1 king, 1 king, 1 king, 1 queen and 1 twin, 2 pyramid bunk beds, 2 pyramid bunk beds
Full linens including sheets (with beds made), bath towels, hand towels, washcloths supplied all year. Additional linens and towels available for rent.

Non-smoking/vaping
13 Intelligent TVs
DVD player
Elevator
Private swimming pool (Open March 29 - October 31, 2025; Heat available)
8-Person hot tub
Game room with pool table and shuffleboard table
2 Arcade games
Theater room
Kitchenette with refrigerator, dishwasher, and sink
Tiki bar with sink
2 Grills - gas
2 Stoves (in kitchen)
2 Refrigerators (in kitchen)
2 Washer/dryers
Wine cooler
Roll-in shower
Workstation
Electronic keyless door lock
WiFi
Pillows and blankets
Premier 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 $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 Hatteras, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve, while Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum and Frisco Native American Museum are cultural highlights. Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts and Buxton Seafood 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

Pet Policy

2 total pets

Tricks and tips to get the best rental experience:

Get the best rental value:

• In the Hatteras area, The earlier your group can book a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental homes are booked early. Booking your vacation property 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation rental.
• Summer time is high season in the Hatteras area. Booking your vacation home in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is one of our best tips for saving money on your vacation rental. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of acceptable properties. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Hatteras vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans. Check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Many property management companies supply Hatteras area visitors guides which include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Hatteras visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Choosing the perfect rental home:

• Select a group leader, choose your trip dates, and choose a budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. Semi-Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home with Private Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room has 10 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is usually available on booking pages. Otherwise, email the host before you book the vacation home. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches. You will need to determine what configuration is right for your trip.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you will need a pet-friendly rental. Get details on breed, size, and type restrictions. Usually, property managers charge pet deposits and fees.
• Are you visiting for a single event? If so, use a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

Tips for your stay:

• Be sure you get the property manager's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental. Put the manager's contact information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, intercom or thermostat. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent lots of issues.
• Lock your rental while you're out and about. Keep your property safe!
• To make certain that damages aren't attributed to your family's stay, inspect the rental for any problem areas when you arrive. Contact the property manager immediately to relay any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Respect the neighborhood. Often times, nearby homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking rules reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Locals can frequently help. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• On check-out day, take a walk-through to confirm you did not leave anything behind. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental one final time and scan for any damage. We advise walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, ensure that you take photos and video of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave feedback! Property owners rely on great ratings to stimulate new reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.