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Beach Retreat- Short Walk to Beach- Community Pool & Spa

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Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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Buxton, NC
  • Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

King Master

1 King Bed

King Master

1 King Bed

King Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beach Retreat- Short Walk to Beach- Community Pool & Spa

Beach Retreat is a beautifully remodeled 4-bedroom cottage offering bright coastal interiors and ocean views from multiple levels. Designed for comfort and connection, this spacious home accommodates up to 9 guests and provides thoughtful gathering spaces throughout.

The first floor includes a cozy den with access to an oceanside deck, a full hall bath, laundry area, a king master suite with a private bath and deck access, and a bunk room with a bunk bed and trundle that also opens to the deck.

The second level features an open-concept layout with plush seating, a fully stocked kitchen, and a generous dining area ideal for family meals, along with a convenient half bath. This level also includes a king master suite with a private bath and deck access.

The third floor offers a private king master suite with a private bath and its own oceanside deck with partial ocean views.

Guests have access to resort-style amenities, including a pool and spa, fish cleaning stations, private parking, and outdoor hot and cold showers. Beach Retreat is the ideal home base for a relaxing coastal escape.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs 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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Retreat- Short Walk to Beach- Community Pool & Spa pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Beach Retreat- Short Walk to Beach- Community Pool & Spa?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Retreat- Short Walk to Beach- Community Pool & Spa on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$613, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beach Retreat- Short Walk to Beach- Community Pool & Spa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Retreat- Short Walk to Beach- Community Pool & Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Retreat- Short Walk to Beach- Community Pool & Spa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Retreat- Short Walk to Beach- Community Pool & Spa located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf and Outer Banks Beaches. Buxton Woods Nature Trail and Lighthouse Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

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

Great place

Very laid back place with super friendly staff... highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location

2nd time renting this property. It is spacious and comfortable. We had some minor maintenance issues but wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2022
Hello! Thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Lighthouse View. We are sorry for the hiccups that occurred during your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to accommodate you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Yearly fishing trip

Great house! Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2023
Thank you Chris for the awesome review! We look forward to having you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Fishing time

Great for a group of Friends on a long weekend fishing trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2021
David, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen S.

Friends reunion

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I fell in love with this house. It is very spacious and well equipped.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennipher C.

Beach House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was beyond our expectations! Everyone had a room, bathroom, and balcony to themselves. The people were super nice and helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2020
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From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quinn M.

Great house close to the ocean

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is in a great location by the ocean in Buxton NC. the managers of the property were super helpful and friendly. The house itself was great with 3 levels: entry floor with sitting area and bedroom/bath; second floor with kitchen living room and bedroom/bath; 3rd floor had bedroom/bath. Very clean and plenty of parking.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from College Park, MD

Milky Way getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: it was fabulous being at OBX - the house was at a great location - was saddened that one house was condemned by a recent storm and hope others will not be. Keeping the kitchen so well stocked that we did not really need to bring our stuff. I would come back again during off season.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Susan G.

Absolutely not

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The roads were closed and we could not get there. I have still not heard from the insurance. I am very upset with this trip. No one has let me know anything. I can not answer this survey about the conditions of the house as the coastal storm prevented me from getting there. When you are on vacation, you cannot wait to have roads open up. Townhouses were falling into the ocean at Buxton.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022
Hello, Susan. We are sad to hear you couldn't make your vacation because of a sever nor'eastern storm. Also, we are disappointed to see you left us a 1-star review on items you couldn't review us on. Two homes, 45 minutes north of Buxton, fell in to the ocean during the storm due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, the state closed highway-12 to keep everyone safe from driving through parts of the road where the ocean was washing over it. We see you purchased trip insurance therefore, we highly encourage you (if you haven't already) file a claim with the trip insurance company, Rental Guardian. They can be contacted at 888-885-5550. Lighthouse View does NOT handle trip insurance claims since the insurance is with a third party. We hope to accommodate you during your next Hatteras Island vacation so you can experience our amazing property! Take care!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Beach Retreat 293

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lighthouse View always delivers a terrific experience year end and year out!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen S.

Relaxation Personified

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time in Beach Retreat. Everything we needed. ; clean, comfortable. You could use a new fridge, however it at least new drawers. Sergio was fantastic; fixed a few problems promptly and effectively.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our Stay At Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have enjoyed staying in this house for several years now. It has always been very clean and any service needed has always been quickly given. Always very friendly customer service and we look forward to our next visit.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Katie H.

Another successful vacay week in Buxton

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As always we enjoyed our week at the beach. This years highlights included a little more rain than usual and extra entertainment aka dredging operations. We were very fortunate that our part of the beach was not taken over until our departure day so only had to deal with unusually dirty water when the pipes were wide open. This is our 5th season at Lighthouse View and our 2nd at Beach Retreat. Appreciate the staff who were quick to respond to AC dilemma. Highly recommend location and value as always.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

DEE J.

Family time

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Take care if the mold ...don’t tell me all beach mold..otherwise no complaints....but mold is not good....
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A P.

Our best home away from home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The trip is over and⛱ The driving is done. 🚌But I can say, we had lots of fun and sun. 🌝The cottage, so comfy, our home away from homeReady to greet us each year that we roam. With comfort and clean, lots of room to flopThis Lighthouse View is right at the top!The food 🍤🍹was fantastic, the company was grand. 🎉We just needed Mike 🤟to complete the merry band. (He couldn’t go this year)Weather was fine 😎and the one storm⚡️was great!This vaca was a top ten 👍🏻, for sure, I’d rate!Now begins the countdown until next year,🗓‘Til we head back down there again⛱from here!🛣Back home now, 🏡 safe and sound, but OBX 🌅, we miss you already!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Happiness

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Improvements every year at these properties. We return every year because they are perfect accommodations for us, and we always enjoy our time here.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jimmy s.

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

Short walk to beach

Was a nice location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our stay at Beach Retreat 293

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house has always been clean and ready for our visit. It’s very comfortable and accommodating to our needs. The ofifice personnel have always answered any questions and always very friendly. This is why we continue to stay at Lighthouse View Lodging and at Beach Retreat.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Dobson, NC

Awesome place to stay in Buxton, NC!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed in the Lighthouse View Rental # 293, it was amazing! It has plenty of room and everything was up to date and very clean! The beds were very comfortable and our stay was awesome!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach 2021

Communication was very easy and responsive, the location was amazing perfect for a family trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A P.

Another great week!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As always, at Lighthouse View, we had a wonderful week. The Beach Retreat cottage was ready for us, all clean and tidy, our home away from home. I would love to be able to find an armchair like the one in the living room! The kids have dubbed it “mom’s chair”. The location is great. The group of kids we take down, my sons and their friends, love that there is good eating, great breakfast goodies, groceries, and shopping within walking distance. The beach is great as is the pool and a big favorite is the hot tub time in the evening before calling it a night! We have been going down for years now and love it every year. We come home relaxed and we’ll fed. The restaurants are fantastic. The thing that always surprises me is that despite the fact that we’re only there once a year, folks remember you! Everyone is so friendly! If you’re looking for a great, really nice, comfortable, and affordable place to stay, this is it. The office staff is very helpful with whatever you might need. Give it a try. You’ll like it!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

OBX bliss year after year

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lighthouse View does not disappoint. This is our ultimate destination for our family vacation year after year. We have stayed in all of the various housing options at Lighthouse but Beach Retreat 293 gets 5 stars! The staff is friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Becky at the front desk for providing excellent customer service. Thank you for a clean, affordable and perfect setting to escape for a week of sun, sand and family memories. We look forward to making lots more memories for years to come. Buxton and Lighthouse View should be on everyone's list.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Terrific getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed at Lighthouse View for 7 of the last 8 Mays, and it seems as though each stay is better than the ones before. The properties have been improved over the years, which we really appreciate. We are already talking about next year's trip there!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Long weekend stay.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is in a great location with a great view. It was very clean and comfortable. The only drawback was the kitchen was devoid of anything other than dishes and dishwasher pods. It would be nice if there were some other cleaning products and some kitchen basics like coffee filters and salt and pepper.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Naudia V.

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

Beautiful location!

Stay was great! Enjoyed the beach house and convenience of the private beach and community pool. Beach house was the standard clean and had all the kitchen appliances you could need. There is a small roach problem on the balcony and outside and 1-2 ventured into the house but nothing crazy. TV in one of the bedrooms had a slight glitch probably an easy fix we didn’t complain because my daughter watched tv in the living room. But overall we enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

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