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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Waves, NC

Rodanthe Beach1 min drive
Rodanthe Pier4 min drive
Salvo Beach5 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

A great place to stay - clean, comfortable and just a short walk to the beach.

Paul B.

Jan 2, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Seaside cottage - Semi oceanfront! and dog-friendly

Featured on HGTV! This seaside cottage features 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. It is only 1 lot away from the ocean with ocean views from the kitchen, living room, and deck. There is easy beach access that is only a few steps (65 feet) away! This cottage is less than a half mile from the Pamlico Sound, which is a world class destination for kite boarding, wind surfing, and fishing. Upon arrival you will find a complimentary welcome package including 1 Roll of Paper Towels, 2 Rolls of Toilet Paper,1 Bottle of Dish Soap,1 Bottle of Laundry Detergent, 1 Bottle of Hand Soap, 2 Dishwasher Pods, and 1 Sponge in a reusable tote Bag to help you get settled. Only bed linens are provided. Bath towels are available for rental.
This cottage also features 4 flat-screen TV's, roku soundbar 2021, high-speed internet, wheeleez beach cart, and a 44 jet hot tub. Enjoy coffee (commercial keurig and brewed),or cocktails on the swing inside the screened-in porch overlooking the waves.
This beach side cottage has a recently remodeled kitchen which features new quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances. There are 2 newly renovated bathrooms which have granite vanities and glass vessel sinks. Bluetooth shower head in min bathroom. Of the three bedrooms, two have queen beds and the third bedroom has 2 twin beds. Beds have memory foam toppers and 100% cotton high-quality John Robshaw designer hand dyed, hand sewn bedding .
From the screened in porch and front deck you can hear, smell, and see the ocean!
This home also features an outdoor shower, charcoal Grill, stereo, CD and DVD player, and keurig brewing station. We encourage you to view our other rental VRBO 2014620 for a very similar cottage that is located just steps away. Based on availability, these two cottages would provide the perfect solution for those traveling in larger groups so that everyone can have their own space yet still be together. The cottages are perfect for young families with a no traffic beach access.
This area of the Outer Banks has several well equipped tackle shops and great restaurants. During the summer months the beaches have multiple sea turtle nesting sites and incredible shelling opportunities. It is a short beach walk to Rodanthe pier.
You can take a drive south to Buxton to see and tour the Hatteras Island light house or take the free ferry to Ocracoke island, the HQ for the famous pirate Blackbeard. If you travel north there are also interesting things to visit like the Jockey's Ridge State Park and of course, the Wright Brothers Museum. Footprints is dog friendly, and there is a $150.00 pet fee per dog. * We do not rent on Craigslist.

Property manager

James and Donna Gardner

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Books and games for all ages.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

150.00 per dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking anywhere on property. If any of your guests smoke inside the house you will be charged a $750.00 Ozone cleaning fee.

No unregistered guest are allowed. Additional guests will be charged at $100 per guest per night.

Primary contact is responsible for all guests along with anyone who enters the home during the stay to abide by these rules.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rodanthe

Located in Rodanthe, this cottage is near 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.

Waves, NC

What's nearby

Rodanthe Beach - 1 min drive
Rodanthe Pier - 4 min drive
Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum - 4 min drive
Salvo Beach - 5 min drive
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 20 min drive

Getting around

Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬17 min walk
‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
‪Lisa's Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
‪The Dough Shack - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside cottage - Semi oceanfront! and dog-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Seaside cottage - Semi oceanfront! and dog-friendly ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside cottage - Semi oceanfront! and dog-friendly ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seaside cottage - Semi oceanfront! and dog-friendly located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Rodanthe Pier, Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum and Salvo Beach. Pamlico Sound and Rodanthe Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra K.

19 June 2024

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

Wonderful stay!

The house was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The area was very quiet and felt secluded even though we had neighbors on all sides. The property owner was quick to respond when we had an issue using the key code. I would recommend this rental to anyone and everyone! We hope to stay there again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald C.

19 Apr 2024

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

Perfect Ocean View Getaway

Wonderful location! Can see and hear the ocean while relaxing on the front deck and screened in porch. Had everything we needed for a week long vacation. Very quiet and peaceful location. Would definitely stay again! The Outer Banks are a wonderful area to visit for history, relaxation, fun, fishing, kite boarding, pictures, etc. Thank you to the wonderful owners for their hospitality.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

2 Jan 2024

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

Great beach cottage

A great place to stay - clean, comfortable and just a short walk to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis T.

24 Sept 2023

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

Loved this cottage 😍🏠🏖️🏄‍♀️🐠🌊🌞

There is nothing I would change about this cottage. It was perfect 😍 location with a very short walk to the beach 🏖️.The beach was clean and not crowded at all. Great for fishing 🎣 , swimming or just plain relaxing 😎 & soaking up the ocean 🌊 views ☀️. 🤫 Quiet neighborhood with all the houses nicely maintained. The cottage is right next to a KOA campground ⛺️ but that never was a issue sound wise. The decor in the cottage had the best beachy vibes throughout it. The beds are so comfortable and cozy. The 2 bathrooms were perfect size. They really utilized all the sq footage here. You won’t feel cramped at all with 6 adults here. The hot tub was delightful especially at nite sitting underneath the stars ⭐️. Loved the view from on the upper deck. And the screened in porch was bonus area. The kitchen was superb with all the essentials and then some. You honestly don’t need to bring anything with you for cooking wise it’s all there. The Rodanthe fishing pier was a quick 5 minute drive up the road. And the fishing there was hopping 🔥 🐠. Along with all the local restaurants,shopping,tackle stores,food markets & bars we rarely had to venture out of town. It was a short drive to Hatteras for the lighthouse and horseback riding @ Equine Adventures. We also enjoyed a Charter fishing trip too. Thank you again and we definitely will be booking this again next year. Thank you ☺️ for being the perfect host!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

alan a.

27 Aug 2023

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

Beach House

It’s not on the beach but it may as well be. If you are reading this you already know where it is - but it’s a lot quieter than we expected. Clean for a rental, decently maintained, relatively recently updated, has enough cups and plates and overall is good value. Would go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

1 Aug 2023

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

Nice Property and Stay

The house is pretty, well-appointed, and well decorated. The space is clean and modern. More lights under the house would brighten it in the evenings, but it is nice and is usable as-is. The beach was slightly crowded, which is unsurprising given the proximity of campgrounds. Evenings on the porch were fantastic, with a nice cool breeze and perfect temperatures. Easy access to the beach, convenient location, would recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Keith O.

1 Aug 2023

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Great loca3

Steps to the beach and plenty of restaurants nearby.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russ H.

31 July 2023

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Great Week at the beach

A comfortable little cottage with everything you need and just steps from the water. Whole family enjoyed the stay! Would come back if available in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista L.

17 June 2023

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

Best Vacation

Loved the location, beach house was perfect. We had a fabulous time and can't wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

12 June 2023

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

Great place

This is our second time staying here and we love it! Comfortable, clean, and an easy walk onto the beach. You can hear the waves from the from porch. The house has everything you need and the beds are comfortable. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa s.

29 May 2023

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

Rodanthe

Great stay! Close to beach access. Was good for younger people, my 80 year old mom could not get onto the beach via the access. Just drive a short ways done the road to a beach access with flat ground.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

19 Apr 2023

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

Great OBX home

Lovely home just steps from a very nice beach. Well appointed and perfect for a family vacation. Obviously well cared for property with everything you could need for a short or long stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

29 Dec 2022

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

great beach cottage

Nice cottage with views to the ocean and a short walk to the beach. James and Donna are excellent hosts, and very responsive should any issues arise.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam L., Grand Rapids, MI

29 Nov 2022

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Very nicely decorated, everything you need

Perfect for what we wanted. Cleaners had not vacuumed under couch or beds and missed dusting certain areas but overall felt clean.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

26 Nov 2022

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

Great week in Waves

We (4 adults, 1 small dog) spent a fantastic week in this beach cottage. The beach was just steps away, the kitchen was well appointed which made Thanksgiving cooking a breeze, and we loved lounging on the porch in the hot tub or the porch swing. WiFi was fast and the decor was lovely. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

9 Oct 2022

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Great Time

We enjoyed the house which was convenient to the beach access. Home was clean and ready for our arrival.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al D.

25 Sept 2022

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

Had fun

Cute house and very short walk to beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marykay S.

18 Sept 2022

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Beautiful Location

We loved our stay at this super cute beach cottage. We had all the comforts of home and more. The kitchen is well stocked and the decor is second to none! Only a few steps from the ocean. Loved the hot tub as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

18 Sept 2022

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

Rodanthe

Nice cottage with a great deck and additional screened in porch. 65 feet from the path to the beach. House is well equipped and beds are good too! Great all around and super quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie C.

3 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Waves Vakay!

We had such a relaxing time on our OBX vacation. Some things we loved about this property: - how close it was to the beach! - the wheelbarrow provided to cart your stuff to the beach was a lifesaver. With two boys, this helped carry all the toys! - close proximity to activities. We rented a surf board and visited Charlie’s to try our jet skis for the first time. - the house was very cute with all the beach theme decor! - the outdoor shower- I’m pretty sure most of the family ONLY used this shower and loved it! - appreciated the midweek hot tub cleaning; though we spent so much time at the beach we did not take advantage of this as much as I thought we would. Really the only aspect of this property that fell short was related to cleanliness. When we arrived there was a soiled cushion on the porch (which we just left in the same spot as we weren’t sure what was on it) and our pup found a broken outdoor item in a corner. The main area that needs a good scrubbing is the kitchen (which is common in rentals) and under furniture (dust/sand). We ended up pre washing a lot of our dishes and pots/pans prior to use. Still really enjoyed our stay and would return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D., Wilton, CT

31 Aug 2022

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Simply Perfect :)

great beach, great house, house has everything you could possibly need :) great stay !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

13 Aug 2022

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Footprints! What a great gem!

We stayed at Footprints for a week with a teenager and our dog. The house is not only spacious and beautiful, but it is very comfortable. The beds are the most comfortable we have ever experienced in a Vrbo home! The hosts have thought of every little detail to make the guests’ stay a pleasant one. Foot prints is very close to the beach and all the restaurants, stores, and other needs in the area. The covered and open decks were great places to gather and the hot tub was an unexpected bonus. We did not have any issues that needed the hosts’ attention during our stay, but when we had a couple of questions, they answered immediately. We would certainly return and recommend Footprints to others for a relaxing vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jamel r.

12 Aug 2022

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Great location!

I rented this property for a family of 4 adults. One of which had some mobility issues and myself who is 7 months pregnant. Consequently, we were looking for a house that was close to the beach and this property couldn't have been better. It's a 5 minute walk to the beach. The house came well stocked with kitchen supplies. We absolutely loved the covered porch and the hot tub. I was a bit worried that being so close to an RV campground would be noisy at night and have larger beach crowds but we had absolutely no problems.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

6 Aug 2022

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Great vacation!

We loved Footprints house with the unique decorations. The screened in porch and swing were amazing and we used the tub every night. The beds were super comfortable. The kitchen has all kinds of pans and pot for and every possible utensil for any occasion. The fridge and all appliances are modern and the best. The neighborhood is quiet and even though the house is between 2 RV parks, the house still feels secluded. Communication with owners was fast -there was a new password for WIFi (which works great). The house is very close to the beach. We were greeted with a welcome gift (float) and a small but valuable and necessary starter pack of toilet paper, detergent and dish wash soap. Just one thing: the colorful couch sits 3 people to watch TV, but no more. I would suggest an L-shaped couch there so more people can use the living room. (Was right for our family of 5 adults (grown up kids) Also wanted to mention that proximity of 2 RV trailer parks did not increase noise, but the beach was very crowded for Rodante . Overall the house is adorable and updated and we will definitely come back :

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

4 Aug 2022

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Great beach vacay

It was a great location. We had more family renting across the street. The house was beautifully decorated and the space under the house was great for relaxing in the hammock or on the swing or playing corn hole.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by James and Donna Gardner

What makes this property unique

This wonderful cottage is situated in the perfect place. Wonderful ocean views from the kitchen and living room, and sound views from the bedrooms. Pelicans fly overhead the front deck, and you can spot dolphins from the hot tub. Footprints is a wonderful destination for healing, rejuvenation, and relaxation. It is situated only 65 feet from beach access with miles of unspoiled beaches with naturalized dunes welcoming you to explore.