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Elegant Updated Oceanfront Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub - Dog Friendly!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14227.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Rodanthe, NC
  • Salvo Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Rodanthe Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Hatteras, NC (HNC)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Elegant Updated Oceanfront Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub - Dog Friendly!

Immerse yourself in the soothing coastal breezes at this recently renovated oceanfront home, nestled along the pristine Cape Hatteras National Seashore. This custom designed island retreat is one of a kind - boasting luxurious touches that can be hard to find in the rustic Outer Banks. Make a splash in the pool by day, stargaze from the hot tub at night, collect seashells in the morning under the ethereal pastel sunrises. These are just a few of the things that guests love to do at The Sandpiper.

One of the Top Rated homes on VRBO!

The open living area sits beneath a cathedral ship lap ceiling. For cooler nights, turn on the electric fireplace and cozy up to a movie on the new 65 inch LG 4K Smart TV where you can connect to your favorite streaming services, watch cable television, or search the extensive database of free shows and movies on the LG Channels app. The living room couch pulls out into a queen-sized bed, enabling a total of 14 guests to comfortably stay in the home.

Cook a meal while not missing any of the fun, in this open concept kitchen with an expansive island and plenty of countertop space. Enjoy the use of the new GE appliances, including built in air fryers in the oven and microwave. This kitchen is fully equipped with assorted glassware, silverware, spatulas, cutlery, Keurig coffee maker, electric instant water heater, toaster, blender, bakeware, pots and pans and so much more! You’re sure to have everything needed to enjoy meals at home while staying at The Sandpiper.

There are five thoughtfully designed bedrooms for relaxing and restoration – three of which are master bedrooms – all connected to an ensuite bathroom. Two of the master bedrooms are connected to a Jack and Jill bathroom that has a luxurious stand-up shower with a bench, where you can stand beneath cascading water coming from a ceiling waterfall shower. All three of the master bedrooms have ceiling fans, blinds/black-out curtains, and new 32-inch LG 4K Smart TVs mounted on the walls for your enjoyment. The bunk bedroom and twin bedroom are perfect for kids to create lasting memories in, and both are situated next to a full bathroom for convenience. Each room has its own character and benefits to enjoy.

There are four decks off the home - one with a cushioned outdoor lounge area which is perfect for relaxing or reading a book, two facing the sand dune and ocean off the back of the home, where you can relax in one of the many Adirondack chairs, while listening to the waves or watching the kids play in the private pool. The last deck is screened in with a six-person dining area and foosball table. The 6-person hot tub perfectly situated on the top deck to watch sail boats pass by in the distance during the day or star-gaze at night, while hearing the waves crash against the coast. Pro-tip – turn off all the lights in the house to experience pure serenity from the hot tub under the moon and stars!

The private pool and hot tub are serviced regularly (after each guest leaves). We have also put a couple rafts, beach toys, boogie boards, beach chairs, pool noodles and crabbing nets in the beach toy bin under the house for your enjoyment. Turkish beach towels are also provided in the linen closet for your use. The pool has the option of being heated to 88 degrees, to help make it even more enjoyable, the cost for having the pool heated is $70 per day. The pool is open from the last week in March and can be open as late as mid-November, if requested. Having the pool heated makes it even more enjoyable!

Follow the pathway off the back of the home to the boardwalk that leads up to a serene beach, which you and your family may have all to yourselves sometimes during the day or night. Cape Hatteras National Seashore is known for its undeveloped pristine beaches which stretch for miles in either direction. There is plenty of space to sprawl out and enjoy a day at the beach. Keep an eye out for dolphins which occasionally visit. Rinse off in the outdoor shower under the home and enjoy a mid-day picnic at the large picnic table under the home.

In addition to the private pool and hot tub, the subdivision has tennis courts (available Memorial Day through Labor Day), and a lake with a wildlife viewing area where you can spot beautiful birds, turtles, and even a couple of otters.

Recently purchased (Fall of 2023) Graco High Chair and Pack and Play are both available at the house and free to use.

There is no shortage of things to do and see in the Outer Banks - from kite surfing, boogie boarding, surfing, jet skiing, sailing, exploring nearby wildlife refuges such as the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and the many sand dunes, as well as fishing - either deep sea, or right off the shore - there is a fish cleaning station off the back of the home. Don’t miss the famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse which is just a short drive from the home. Upon booking the home, we will send you our complete Welcome Guide so that you’ll have a local guide to places to eat, visit, take lessons, and rent equipment. We created a peaceful haven for you to rejuvenate, relax, play, and more. We hope you’ll consider staying at The Sandpiper.

About 20 minutes south of the house there are arcades, shops and places to eat in Buxton and Cape Hatteras. Buxton Beach is consistently ranked as one of the top 5 beaches in the United States!

There are several historic lighthouses in the area to visit.

You can also take your car on the FREE ferry to Ocracoke Island to explore that island as well.

Fishing Information:

The Outer Banks is a great area for fishing! Our family took our first charter fishing trip last year and did offshore fishing. Our group of six people caught about 30 fish within a few hours. You can charter a boat for six people at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, which is a marina about 15 minutes north of the house.
There is a fish cleaning area underneath the house as well, with a sink.

Fishing at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge:

Fishing is allowed in both the ocean and sound; however, the ponds and impoundments themselves are closed to all activities. There is a fishing pier at Oregon Inlet on the north end of the refuge. Many visitors also enjoy bank fishing in Oregon Inlet from the rocky terminal groin. And, of course, there are almost 13 miles of pristine beaches that surf fishermen may enjoy. Red drum, striped bass, spotted seatrout, and flounder are the most popular species caught.

Fishing at the refuge is subject to North Carolina state and local regulations, licensing requirements, seasons and bag limits. The refuge is open dawn to dusk and has excellent fishing year-round. Access for nighttime surf fishing from Oregon Inlet south to the village of Rodanthe is allowed with a permit September 15-May 31 annually. There is a launching area for small boats, canoes and kayaks at New Inlet. This launch area may be periodically closed for Highway 12 maintenance; please look for the signs. Saltwater species include sharks, bluefish, spotted sea trout, flounder, red drum, spot, striped bass, weakfish, sea mullet, pompano, Spanish mackerel and croaker.

North Pond is open to fishing and crabbing during the annual Crabbing Rodeo during the second Saturday in June, 9am to noon. These three hours each year are the only time North Pond is open to fishing and crabbing. All Federal, State and local regulations apply.


PLEASE NOTE
During the Summer Months (Beginning of June through End of August) - We offer weekly bookings only, for seven nights. Check in is on Saturday at 5:00 PM, check out is on the following Saturday at 10:00 AM.

There is one exception for the summer of 2025 though, for July 12th through 17th there is a five day window that is available to be booked.

Property manager

Josh and Kimberly Heuser
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Waves

Located in Waves, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Travelling with kids? Consider Rodanthe Pier and Ocean Air Sports. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rodanthe, NC

What's nearby

  • beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rodanthe Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Salvo Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rodanthe Pier - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 21 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dough Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Village Conery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beads & Beans Obx - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Elegant Updated Oceanfront Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub - Dog Friendly! have a pool?

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

Is Elegant Updated Oceanfront Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub - Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Elegant Updated Oceanfront Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub - Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Updated Oceanfront Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub - Dog Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Updated Oceanfront Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub - Dog Friendly! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waves holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of beach and Rodanthe Beach. Salvo Beach and Rodanthe Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

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

Delightful stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Sandpiper in March 2025. The house layout suited our group really well (three kids, five adults) and had everything we needed. It was the off season so the neighborhood was sleepy, but we enjoyed the quiet and unspoiled sunrises, sunsets, and beach and (heated) pool time in between.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet R.

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

Beautiful home - just as pictured!!

We had a wonderful long weekend in the OBX. The home is perfectly relaxing. We had everything we needed for a girls weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

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

Great spot

Spacious home with great location and love the heated pool for the fall weather trip that we had, Jacuzzi under the stars was also enjoyable overall, a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leeann D.

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

Birthday at the Beach

This was the perfect place for my daughter’s birthday weekend! The home was great, the neighborhood was quiet and safe. Josh was super helpful and quick to get a hold of! Would highly recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

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

Beautiful house in the perfect location

My extended family and I had a wonderful time at The Sandpiper. Even off season, you simply can’t beat just being steps from the beach. The heated pool and hot tub allowed us to enjoy the water, even though the weather was a little cooler. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie K.

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

Girls Trip

The house was lovely. We enjoyed the hot tub and pool each evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

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

Home away from home

This trip was a last minute plan. I was looking for somewhere my daughter and I could escape the cold Minnesota weather and enjoy some sun during her spring break. Well everything about this home was perfect. We wanted quiet and relaxing, and we got our wish. Communication with the host was great. Details were clear for check in, while we stayed, and check out. After a long day of travel we were able to check in a little early which was awesome.The home itself is gorgeous and pristine. It left us feeling a great sense of comfort, like we were in our own home. Also, it has all the amenities one needs and then some.The beach was a short walk, beautiful, and we enjoyed the morning sunrises multiple times. The pool was great for the afternoon and heating it was perfect for the cooler days. I hope to come back with the rest of the family and would be more than happy to return to this home. Thank you for such lasting memories and sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Deb C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Winter Trip

The house could have been cleaner. The towels were small and thin. Only decaf k cups. One trash bag and 2 dishwasher pods. We enjoyed the beach and walks. The house is nice but for the money we expected more luxury.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A wonderful stay

A fantastic location with easy access to the beach. The layout of the house is perfect for families; it was very clean and well equipped. We loved having the pool; it was super clean and sheltered. The hosts were very responsive and helpful. Would return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria p.

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

Simply amazing

This house was amazing overall and exceeded expectations. Clean, spacious, organized, and comfortable. Not to mention very very beautiful inside and out! My family fell in love with this house and we can’t wait to come back! The pool and hot tub were definitely a nice touch to the house and the outside seating was our favorite.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Sandpiper

Clean, good location and very easy communication with owners.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Excellent location, fantastic property

This property was in fantastic condition, had a great layout and decor, was very clean and the location was amazing. Communication with the owners was crisp, reliable and very helpful. We will return to this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Anniversary Trip

Great beach location, nice place and amenities. Enjoyed the small town feel and made friends with a few of the locals while out enjoying the walkable bars at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al W.

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

Family OBX Vacation

Beautiful home, great access to the beautiful dunes and beach. Great communication with the host. We had a wonderful time. Home renovations and upgrades were perfect. Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran T.

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

Rodanthe

Wonderful clean house in lovely location. Perfect for families.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suman K.

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

Amazing location

Wonderful,clean & beautiful house. Quick communication from host site. We had very great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Vacation aug 2023

Beautiful house. Very clean and well equipped and nicely decorated and excellent communication with owner. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Lovely home by the ocean

Beautiful home right next to the ocean. Lots of space. Very comfortable beds. Spacious and airy. Our family of five loved our stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

claire b.

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

Beautiful house!

This house is beautiful, clean, and so inviting! The hosts were quick to respond to any messages. The star gazing, sunrises, and sunsets (through the kitchen windows) were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Amazing venue for our wedding

Just got back from an amazing trip to the Sandpiper. We booked the sandpiper for our wedding venue and we were not disappointed. Had amazing weather and the house is beautiful/perfect location where you have the opportunity to find privacy if you like but still close enough to stores. Also has a very short walk to the beach which we used every day. Owner Josh was very responsive with a question regarding the hot tub. Was able to resolve in minutes. My family and friends are already looking forward to our next OBX vacation. It was a special week for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

5/5 Would Recommend

Wow what a house! We enjoyed our stay immensely with such close access to the beach in a newly renovated house. While it has clean and modern appointments in all the rooms, what really makes a vacation house great is all the small details like the turkish towels, board games, and the waterfall faucet for washing off sandy feet in the outdoor shower. I hope we get to rent this house again next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

wonderful place (easily 5 stars)

Our family loved staying at this oceanfront home. The house was perfect for our vacation needs and very clean. We all liked the layout of the home from the open kitchen and living space which is great for entertaining to essentially having three master bedroom-sized rooms is a big bonus. Access to the beach from the home is great and the home is nestled nicely in a great community. The owners also nicely renovated and decorated the home - great job there. During our stay, we had a major storm come through with high winds and the home was super sturdy during the entire event. We really loved staying there and kudos goes out to the hosts for their quick responses to our inquiries. Our entire group rates this property as 5 stars, well done.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed H., Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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

Great house!

Our group (two families - 4 adults and 4 kids) loved the home. The house is recently renovated and is beautiful on the inside. We stayed for Memorial Day on probably the rainiest and coldest Memorial Day that I can remember. Luckily we were in a great house. There was plenty of room for the kids to spread out, great tv’s for video games, a foosball table the kids loved, and the hot tub was the perfect place to spend the cold days and evenings. We appreciated the little details like the kitchen being well stocked with everything we needed, TONS of towels, a great welcome/information guide, beach toys and chairs to use (we did eventually have one sunny and warm afternoon to use them), and plenty of toilet paper and other essentials to get us started when we arrived. We’d definitely recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very nice house but for a smaller group

This is a very attractive house and is very nicely decorated. I gave it less than 5 stars because the house is advertised to sleep 13 people; however, there are only 8 dining chairs and no extra inside. There are 2 chairs on the deck and 2 chairs by the pool. We really needed more seating for our crew. The downstairs advertises 2 master king bedrooms; however, the bedrooms share a bathroom and to me, that is not a king master if you don't have your own bathroom. The kitchen was lacking in spoons (yes as in silverware) and there was no pantry to store our non-perishable food. The kitchen did have a great knife set and nice coffee maker. Lastly, the house is lower than the neighboring houses, so that you cannot see the ocean over the dunes. It would have been nice to have an ocean view, since we paid for oceanfront. This is a nice house, and it is in a quiet neighborhood. The owners were very responsive to all of my questions, but I just don't think it was big enough for our family of 11.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Like staying with Chip and Joanna Gains on the ocean

If it was even possible, the home is more beautiful in person then it is the pictures. We felt like we stayed in a renovated home by Chip and Joanna Gains. The sunrise views over the ocean from the upper deck and windows were spectacular. The King size bedrooms were very spacious and comfortable. The queen size bed also cradled us to sleep even though we were used to sleeping in a King. All of the bathrooms were luxurious and gave a 5 star hotel feel. The kitchen was equipped well for preparing your own meals and cooking in such a beautiful space made us never want to leave. Unfortunately the weather was cold most of the time during our stay so we did not use the pool very much. However we were able to enjoy the hot tub more than we thought we would which is also a great seat to a morning sunrise. Our family truly enjoyed our time here and even when we were stuck inside on a cold, rainy day, we never felt sad about it because the home was so nice and filled with amenities to keep everyone happy. We hope we can stay again sometime in the future… that is if we can find an open date. Thanks for making a great place to stay! :D
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Josh and Kimberly Heuser

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We've been married for over 20 years and have three wonderful children and two entertaining dogs. We were both raised in Columbus, Ohio, but have been living in the Washington, DC metro area for the past 10 years. We love to travel, but as high school sweethearts, we first vacationed in the Outerbanks and dreamed of owning a home here. After many years of working hard - this home is a realized dream. In fact, we named the home "The Sandpiper" for the symbolism of the Sandpiper - to go great distances in pursuit of one's goals. We hope you enjoy it as much as our family does!

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood is very relaxing. The beaches are pristine and less crowded. There is a newly built ramp that offers an easy way to get out on the beach from the home. There is also a walkway under the ramp which lets you get to the beach in about two minutes.

What makes this property unique

This property stands out as one of the few fully renovated properties in a typically rustic Outerbanks.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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