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Ocean view home with private pool, hot tub, mini-golf, game room & great decks

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Exterior
Pool
Outdoor spa tub
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8246.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Waves, NC
  • Salvo Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rodanthe Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Hatteras, NC (HNC)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Ocean view home with private pool, hot tub, mini-golf, game room & great decks

Always My Darling 979

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When it comes to outstanding vacation homes, Always My Darling is always in style, with enough amenities to accommodate every member of the family, from the beach lovers to the gourmands.

Begin each morning with the perfect cup of coffee while watching a magnificent sunrise over the ocean. The house features all the equipment you'll need to wake up smiling, including a Gaggia Brera Superautomatic Espresso Station, an espresso bar, and a Keurig K Cup coffee maker.

When the family is ready to hit the beach, you'll find plenty of gear at your fingertips, including a surfboard, a boogie board, a skim board, and an air compressor for inflatable toys. For a little fun off the sand, there's a private pool with an outdoor stereo system, a horseshoe pit, a relaxing hot tub, and even a private miniature golf course. Bicycles are also provided for your convenience.

Fun ensues in the game room with a 60-inch plasma TV, surround sound, a pool table, and a wet bar with a 50-pound-per-day ice maker. Additional amenities include a Netflix account and two Xbox 360 Kinects. As the day winds down, enjoy a cocktail and a breathtaking sunset over the sound from any of the three-tiered, furnished sundecks with unparalleled, panoramic water views.

At mealtime, the kitchen's amenities include a dual-temp wine refrigerator, a Kitchenaid mixer, a bread maker, a waffle maker, a rice steamer, a slow cooker, an espresso bar, and, most important, a Margaritaville drink maker. An oven with fast-heat for quick boiling can help hungry cooks whip up meals in a hurry, and everyone will have ample elbow room in the sunny dining area. The great room features a gas log fireplace, a 51-inch plasma TV equipped with a Bluetooth-ready soundbar, and a Celestron Astromaster 114-mm telescope for stargazing in the evenings.

When it's time to retire, you'll be delighted to find that all four bedrooms feature cable TV and Blu-ray/DVD players, as well as comfortable accommodations that are perfect for sweet beach dreams.

Things to Know
The private pool is open seasonally from 4/26/2025 and close 10/12/2025. Dates are subject to change.
The pool will open seasonally from 04/01/2026 and close 10/10/2026. Dates are subject to change.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
2 days notification is required in order to heat the pool. A fee of USD 60 per day must be paid prior to check-in to purchase pool heat for your stay.



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
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit

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. Rodanthe Pier and Ocean Air Sports are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Waves, NC

What's nearby

  • beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rodanthe Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Salvo Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rodanthe Pier - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 20 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dough Shack - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Village Conery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Beads & Beans Obx - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean view home with private pool, hot tub, mini-golf, game room & great decks have a pool?

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

Is Ocean view home with private pool, hot tub, mini-golf, game room & great decks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean view home with private pool, hot tub, mini-golf, game room & great decks?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean view home with private pool, hot tub, mini-golf, game room & great decks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean view home with private pool, hot tub, mini-golf, game room & great decks located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waves holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of beach, Rodanthe Beach and Salvo Beach. Pamlico Sound and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lesslie B.

Amazing Vacation

Pool was great, lots of things for my teen and young adult children to do, lots of space, kitchen had everything, beach is right down the street … Amazing Vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wonderful stay

Enjoyed staying at the house. The pool was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

We hated to leave!

We enjoyed every aspect of Always My Darling! The home was very clean and had a great layout, providing plenty of space for our group to spread out. We especially enjoyed all the decks/porches. Having beach chairs and bikes at our disposal was a huge plus, as was the well-stocked kitchen. We would recommend this home to anyone headed to the Waves area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joy B.

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

Nice for large group

We enjoyed the pool, the proximity to beach. The house had everything we needed and loved having all the extra bathrooms for 3 couples. The ice maker was awesome, we used that daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., Troutville

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

Great time!

Loved the location of the home. Nice kitchen area with everything you’ll need. We had some rainy and windy weather. Lots of things to do to keep everyone occupied at the house with the pool, hot tub, pool table, books, putt putt, bikes. We will be booking again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Fun for the whole family

The pool, hot tub, and hammock were my favorite spots to relax. This place has all the conveniences for your family. Every kitchen gadget and small appliance you could think of. Do you like coffee? They have a coffee press, grinder, Keurig, espresso machine, and a regular coffee maker. No coffee filters so be sure to bring a few from home, the store near us was out. Beds were comfortable (pillows not so much) and the showers in the two king rooms had double shower heads which was really nice. Towels were a little scratchy and they only left 2 trash bags for the week so we used paper grocery sacs for the last day. If you want to watch any tv on a specific app or sport you may want to bring your own device to stream from you can’t download apps like MLB or anything on the fire stick and you can’t cast to the TVs either. Overall it was a very relaxing trip and we were sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

Just pack the bathing suit

This house has everything you need! We are used to coming down to the beach and bringing all our stuff with us. Beach chairs, pool floats, etc; basically everything you could possibly think of that you would need or want. No worries about that with this house! They have everything, even things you didn’t realize you might need or use. We only found three things that we needed, a potato masher, a hair dryer and a small screwdriver. So pack only those things with your swimsuit if you think you will need. Should probably mention the pool is lovely, the house well planned out and the beds all incredibly comfy. Seriously I would definitely rent again only this time just toss some clothes in a bag, grab a few snacks and just head to the beach. This house has everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

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

Great beach house

House had a lot of extras to keep us busy and entertained while we wanted to take a break from the beach. Would highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Very large home!! Great space. Awesome location! This review was submitted while the home was ...

Very large home!! Great space. Awesome location! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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10/10 Excellent

The house was wonderful. It`s a shame we were evacuated because Dorian. This review was submit...

The house was wonderful. It`s a shame we were evacuated because Dorian. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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8/10 Good

Very nice, clean and great art work. The view can`t be beat. Great fishing and generally friendly...

Very nice, clean and great art work. The view can`t be beat. Great fishing and generally friendly people. Luggage carts are great as is the elevator. Would love to stay again. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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8/10 Good

We loved the beachfront location. Being on the deck meant that you were literally on the beach. ...

We loved the beachfront location. Being on the deck meant that you were literally on the beach. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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10/10 Excellent

The house is beautiful, and will furnished. Our family really appreciates all of the kitchenware....

The house is beautiful, and will furnished. Our family really appreciates all of the kitchenware. We like to cook , so it`s nice to have lots of cookware, and appreciate that you have purchased new ones recently This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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6/10 Okay

This is a really great house--perfect for a socially distant vacation. You can do so much without...

This is a really great house--perfect for a socially distant vacation. You can do so much without ever leaving the house! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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8/10 Good

Spacious, Quality furniture,Well equiped kitchen This review was submitted while the home was ...

Spacious, Quality furniture,Well equiped kitchen This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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10/10 Excellent

This property deserves their elite status. The décor was all top quality, much of it hand-crafte...

This property deserves their elite status. The décor was all top quality, much of it hand-crafted. Full bath with every bedroom, and, especially, a working elevator. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

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