Oceanfront home with amazing ocean views, hot tub, pool access & ping-pong provides amenities like an arcade/game room and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathrooms172 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Oceanfront home with amazing ocean views, hot tub, pool access & ping-pong
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.
At Elusive Daydream, the beach permeates every moment! This Cape Hatteras home is perched directly on one of the best beaches for surfing, fishing, and swimming on Hatteras Island, with the famed Cape Hatteras Lighthouse less than a mile away. You can even see the lighthouse from the top floor, and watch the light sweep across the ocean at night as you listen to the waves crash from your comfortable living room or bedroom.
The views here are spectacular. If you bring your binoculars, you can see the wild waves of The Point. You can also catch regular glimpses of dolphins swimming just offshore and seabirds diving for fish.
The oceanfront great room on the top floor has beautiful tongue-and-groove cedar accents, comfortable furnishings, flat screen TV with Roku and Spectrum cable, a gas fireplace, and decks with outstanding views. Sweet dreams await in the oceanfront primary bedroom on this level, which includes an attached bathroom with a jetted bathtub. You can watch the sun rise up out of the ocean without getting out of your queen bed, but you might want to sneak out through a sliding door to the attached deck to get the full effect of the magnificent sunrise. Head up to the furnished, third-level tower to watch the sun set into the sound. This is also a great place to play games and do puzzles, surrounded by water views everywhere you look.
On the first level, there's an oceanfront queen bedroom with an en suite bathroom and direct access to a deck overlooking the ocean. The second queen bedroom on this level also has access to the deck. This room shares a hallway bathroom with the third bedroom on this floor, which has two twin beds and a slider to its own private deck. Sit down to eat indoors in the dining area adjacent to the well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar, or head outside to the picnic table on the deck next to the kitchen.
The oceanfront hot tub will help melt your cares away.
You'll have a pool table, a foosball table, and a ping-pong table in the garage for rainy day fun, as well as outdoor shower and high-speed internet.
You will be required to sign an additional lease agreement upon making a booking, which will be sent to your email. 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.
THINGS TO KNOW While this house is directly oceanfront, due to dune restoration you will need to walk a few short yards down the street to access the beach. Guests have access to the Club Hatteras Pool Facility. Additional details around this facility will be shared in your check-in email and during the check-in process. The club is typically open mid-May to mid-October, depending on weather. The fireplace is available October through April
*Oceanfront homes are subject to beach nourishment projects scheduled by individual towns. Ask us about any planned beach nourishment in our area.*
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
In a village
Near a hospital
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Table tennis
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1,856 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in Buxton, this vacation home is on the beach. Studio 12 and Kinnakeet Clay Works are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf and Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts. Traveling with kids? Consider Buxton Seafood and Surf's Up. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Buxton travel guide
Does Oceanfront home with amazing ocean views, hot tub, pool access & ping-pong have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Oceanfront home with amazing ocean views, hot tub, pool access & ping-pong pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Oceanfront home with amazing ocean views, hot tub, pool access & ping-pong?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Oceanfront home with amazing ocean views, hot tub, pool access & ping-pong?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Oceanfront home with amazing ocean views, hot tub, pool access & ping-pong located?
Nestled on the beach, this Buxton vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Buxton Woods Nature Trail and Outer Banks Beaches. Lighthouse Beach and Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf are also within 15 minutes.
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Oceanfront home with amazing ocean views, hot tub, pool access & ping-pong Reviews
Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 32 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 32 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 32 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 32 reviews
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5.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
Reviews
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Barbara M.
4 September 2024
Family Vacation
It’s our second time renting this house. Love that you can walk out of the house and onto the beautiful beach. This is a rustic beach house with simple amenities which is perfect for our family to use and enjoy.
Barbara M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John D.
23 October 2023
Awesome house
The view is incredible. Every amenity you can think of. Hot tub is wonderful. Plus a pool table, ping pong etc…amazing house!
John D.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Bev M.
10 August 2024
Liked: Communication, location
Beautiful view
This house has a beautiful view. Located in Buxton which is a quaint quiet beachy location. Not built up, quiet, beautiful area. The house is as described in previous reviews. Beautiful location but very run down. Someone compared it to indoor camping and that is exactly correct. Beds were comfortable, internet and TVs worked, air conditioning worked for the most part but it wasn’t very hot outside (we were there the week of Debby). While there is an area with pool table, foos ball and ping pong, there was about a 1/2 inch of sand on the ground (this could be due to the cracks in the garage doors) we did sweep it up and no lighting. There were boogie boards, sand toys, beach games etc but everything was cracked or broken.The outdoor shower/rinse off area was all sand, so once you rinsed off, you just got sand on you again. I am pretty sure very little in this house had been updated in the last 25 years. With all that being said, the house is spacious and has potential with a little TLC. Would I stay here again? Maybe
Bev M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
6 September 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Elusive Maintenance
After reading the reviews from the past, we planned for the worst and hoped for the best. Surprisingly maintenance issues still abounded, despite the numerous complaints of maintenance shortcomings. To the positive, the air-conditioning worked great, the hot tub was in perfect shape, the deck is newly redone and very good. The pool table and game area was usable and functioning well.
Unfortunately, some basic maintenance issues still abound. The dishwasher worked once or twice and then was non-functional for the remainder of our visit. A repair man did come on Friday. The Vacasa maintenance man said that he had been out previously submitted a ticket but to no avail. The master bathroom upstairs had a non-functioning handle on the main sink faucet and it actually fell off. The faucet on the lwhirlpool tub was broken and fell off as well. The shower curtain was in a condition that reminded me of living in a men’s dorm in college. The screen door on one of the downstairs bedrooms was corroded shut, preventing egress from there. And a number of the windows had this fuzzy wooden thing happening, which was disconcerting.
I feel nitpicky mentioning all these little things, but at the same time, it seems a handyman could fix most of these rather quickly.
Nonetheless, the house is very comfortable and cozy, location was superb. We would be stay there again- it truly is a very special spot in the world.
I think the Dolphins we saw each morning would agree!
The house and location were perfect for our family vacation. Such beautiful sunrises from the master bedroom and deck. Highly recommend.
J Diane C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Todd h.
27 October 2024
Great vacation
Great location,with spectacular
vistas and beach access!
Todd h.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Richard S.
20 July 2025
Great views from every room
Very well equipped house in a great location. It's well worn, but has everything you need plus easy access to the beach. Two decks are great for relaxing. Bedrooms up and down make it perfect for families. On a quiet street close to Buxton shops and restaurants. We would gladly rent it again.
Richard S.
Verified
8/10 Good
christine w.
3 October 2018
Can't beat the view and beach access!
Beat beach location!
christine w.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Karen B.
17 July 2022
Great location
The home provided beautiful views of the ocean and convenient to many attractions and restaurants.
Karen B.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Deidre S.
26 May 2021
Spacious comfortable
Beautiful views of the beach and lighthouse! We loved the little look out tower up top and wrap around decks.
Deidre S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Rick S.
17 July 2022
Buxton
Location is awesome!!
Beautiful beach view and sunrise
Rick S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kerry s.
14 May 2018
Everything was exactly as described.
We had a nice relaxing time at this house! A nice find :)
kerry s.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Nancy H.
4 July 2021
Nice house
House was a nice size and location was perfect. It could use some updating but otherwise a great house
Nancy H.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Robert Q.
28 June 2021
Best view in Buxton
This house is unmatched for its view of the shoreline from the upper deck.
Robert Q.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Gregory P.
24 October 2021
Day in the SUN
View from the deck!
Gregory P.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Dustin W.
18 July 2021
Cute house, great location
Fantastic location, and a clean cute house. Has a good number of bedrooms. Does not have direct, private beach access, and the fridge seemed to leak all over the floor, which was not fixed by the time we left.
Poorly maintained and not clean when we arrived. Stove/oven broke in the middle of our stay and the was no attempt to replace or reimburse us for the inconvenience
sry yall are guilty by association 24 hours before check in i recieved an email stating our trip is canceled by vacasa due to the property being unsafe because of hurricane erin this would have been acceptable is 1 it was not 24 hours before we were supposed to be there 2 if i had not reached out 6 times over the course of the mo th after the storm aski g about the property each time i was told yes the property is good and the trip was still a go then before i reached out the last time i noticed the amenities had changed and the description no longer included the pool table
Incredible views of the ocean and lighthouse. Plenty of space and amenities (hot tub, gaming tables.) Just a little dated on the interior, but very clean and well-maintained. Would benefit from new deck furniture to improve the outdoor living space. Was perfect for our needs as a couple, but would also be great for a family or friends’ retreat. Ease of beach access was a huge plus.
William P.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barbara M.
1 September 2018
Great Location for Family
The house was more than what we were expecting. The kitchen is well equipped with blenders, pots, pans, all the utensils and gadgets you can think of. The view is absolutely breathtaking from any room. There is a private beach access from the house, Fox Watersports has all the rentals you need. We highly recommend this house as it fits everyone comfortably.
Barbara M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Hannah S.
7 September 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Views
We loved our time at the Elusive Day Dream. There were a few issues with broken screens and things that I expect at the end of season, and with short staffing issues: the hot tub was broken (we were refunded for that part of our stay), and I wish that a few things could have been fixed, mattress pads and pillow cases that were missing could have been delivered. Still the view was unbeatable, and the layout worked perfectly for our family. We also loved that we could walk to local restaraunts, grocery stores, and custard. We would love to return.
Hannah S.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Melissa G.
17 April 2022
Great location
The house is in a great location and beautiful views right across the beach. A short walk down the street gives you access to the beach. Nothing fancy about the house but it serves it’s purpose. Could use a few updates. Coffee maker could be replaced as its in terrible condition. Would also be nice to have hand soap available in bathrooms. Overall I would recommend renting.
Melissa G.
Verified
8/10 Good
Heike K.
3 October 2018
A peace of paradise "on the sea"
Hey Hatteras team,
We enjoyed the "elusive daydream" to the utmost!
The location couldn't be better.
We experienced the house itself to be a little bit "in the years", e.g.CD player didn't function any longer,the cutlery is very quaint - and we found mould in the coffee maker and some bowls in the cupboard. This was a little icky - but we survived; ))
Thanks again for your service,
best regards, have a good time
Heike