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5-7 minute walk to ocean OR sound•Hot tub•Pet Friendly•Game Room•Huge Decks

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Bright open-concept living space
Dining
Private hot tub after a beach day
Game room
Deck seating for morning coffee

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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rodanthe, NC
  • Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rodanthe Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

5-7 minute walk to ocean OR sound•Hot tub•Pet Friendly•Game Room•Huge Decks

Dancing Gull is a 4 bedroom, 2 and 1/2 bath spacious home located in beautiful Waves, NC. The perfect location for relaxing and enjoying the tranquil beaches of the Cape Hatteras Seashore or walk over to REAL watersports and add some adventure to your vacation. The house easily accommodates 10 guests. Take a soak in the large hot tub or play a game of pool. Make your meals in the fully equipped kitchen or enjoy convenient local restaurants. Catch some rays on the expansive decks or spend some time under the stars. The home has 2 King size beds, 1 queen size, and 2 bunk beds(top bunks are for children ONLY). All bedrooms have flat screen tvs with Roku. Enjoy all the conveniences of home- comfy sofas, 50" flat screen tv, large dining table, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, high chair, port a crib, foosball table, board games, gas and charcoal grills. Don't leave the dog at home, the beach is a short walk away. Wash away the sand in the outside shower and use the fish cleaning table to clean off your beach treasures or catch of the day. If you are looking for the perfect getaway, make Dancing Gull the place to stay.

-Linens provided. We provide all bed linens(sheets/pillowcases/comforters) and towels(1 bath towel, hand towel, washcloth, per guest). Your beds will be made so you can jump right into your vacation!

Saturday Check in only during summer season Security Notice: For the safety of our guests and property, exterior security cameras are located on the premises. These cameras monitor only public outdoor areas such as entrances, driveways, and yard spaces. There are no cameras inside the home or in any private areas.

We are always available to answer questions before/during/after your stay, do not hesitate to reach out and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

**Copy of photo id now required for booking. ID must match name on reservation AND person must be present at check in.**
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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 (limit 2 total)
125.00 fee(up to 2 dogs)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Over 2 Dogs req owner approval and extra fee. Dogs not declared at time of booking but brought on property will result in loss of deposit at minimum.
Please do not park in the grass
Guest must provide copy of drivers license to confirm age to rent.

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
Property Registration Number 3366810266

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Waves

Located in Waves, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Traveling with kids? Consider Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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rodanthe, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rodanthe Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Salvo Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 10 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hatteras Bowls - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waves Coffee & Candies - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5-7 minute walk to ocean OR sound•Hot tub•Pet Friendly•Game Room•Huge Decks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at 5-7 minute walk to ocean OR sound•Hot tub•Pet Friendly•Game Room•Huge Decks?

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5-7 minute walk to ocean OR sound•Hot tub•Pet Friendly•Game Room•Huge Decks on Apr 5, 2026 start from $359, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5-7 minute walk to ocean OR sound•Hot tub•Pet Friendly•Game Room•Huge Decks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5-7 minute walk to ocean OR sound•Hot tub•Pet Friendly•Game Room•Huge Decks?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5-7 minute walk to ocean OR sound•Hot tub•Pet Friendly•Game Room•Huge Decks located?

This family-friendly Waves vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of beach and Rodanthe Beach. Salvo Beach and Rodanthe Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 97 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and very nice hottub!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

forrest z.

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

family chill

great house. close to good beaches
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

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

Home Away From Home!

We had a wonderful stay!!! The kitchen had everything we needed! Hot tub, games, foosball, and pool table were perfect for evenings and nights after being at the beach all day!! Another fantastic week at the OBX!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Very nice!

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house. It was clean and had everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jay S.

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

Laughing Gull

Great get away to the beach and not too far from the civilization of surrounding towns. Lots of room for activities and lounging.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delvin E.

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

Enjoyed our stay.

We enjoyed our stay. House was fine. Bicycles were an unexpected surprise. Much thanks to our host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Dream House

This house was PERFECT for our family of 7. We each had our own space and plenty of shared space to play games, plan activities and share meals. The location is convenient to all the OBX has to offer. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Even better the second time

We've enjoyed this house twice now and will likely be back. Quiet, clean and well appointed and only a short walk to the beach. A short walk the other direction and you can watch the sunset over the water on the sound.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha F.

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

Fun with Friends

Amber was a great host super responsive to any questions we had. The property is as described and a short walk to the beach. We will definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorene N.

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

Perfect layout and location

Our stay was nothing but amazing. Amber was extremely responsive and communicative host during our stay. The layout of her home was perfect for our family and we were able to create some great memories this year. The huge dining table made mealtime perfect where we also had some great laughs as well! The location of the home is perfect, we walked to the beach using Amber’s directions and we drove to the sound when we needed quieter days. Would definitely recommend staying when visiting the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Beautiful & tranquil!

Beautiful beach house in a tranquil community! Short walk to beach and beautiful sunsets from deck. House had everything you need for a comfortable stay & was beautifully decorated. Hot tub, pool table & foosball table were a plus! Amber is a great host! Very responsive communication & provided information on area attractions, restaurants and grocery stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina A.

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

Great Location

This place was so nice for 4 teenagers and 4 adults! It was a nice walk to the beach and easy for the kids to bike to local attractions. Amber let us know that there were new cleaners, and it was noticed! Very clean and well kept! While it was rainy while we were there, Amber left lots of recommendations in the books! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Would stay again!

We loved our stay! Amber was great when communicating with us , she was super on top of things, and everything in the house was accurate with the listing. If you’re looking for a quiet, beach focused vacation and don’t mind a short walk to the beach then this property is perfect. It was easy to carry our beach gear up to the access point, though the dune is a bit steep (not the house’s fault) and the house was well stocked for preparing our meals when we didn’t want to eat out. We also loved the HUGE variety of games in the house. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lora O.

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

Dancing Gull

Really enjoyed our time. There wasn’t a lot of places opened close around for food or for young kids to do but only 30 to 45 minutes to Nags Head & Kiddy Hawk. Friendly people around & the sound side was great for the little ones. Hot tub was great! All bedrooms are on 2nd. floor so if anyone gets up early you hear them. All in all it was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

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

Great week at a clean and well-equipped home!

We enjoyed our week at the Dancing Gull! The house was spacious enough for everyone to lounge, cook, etc. and the kitchen was well-equipped. The 2 large balcony-facing bedrooms were very roomy! The neighborhood was quiet and had plenty of friendly neighbors. Walk to the beach (about 10 minutes) made us grateful for our off-road beach cart with balloon tires due to tree roots and tricky terrain along the way. The outdoor shower was roomy and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

arthur e.

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

Walk to beach in under 10 minutes

The house was spacious and had lots of amenities such as pool table, hammock, fooz ball and games for kids. Nice wrap around deck. Best thing for me was walking to a beautiful beach in less than 10 minutes. Beach was not at all crowded even on July 4th weekend. You walk back to house for lunch and take a break from sun and walk right back when you want.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachael D.

5 min walk to the beach!

Dancing Gull was a perfect solution for our last minute beach vacation! Amber was more than accommodating to changes in pet requests and check in time! Able to bike to ice cream shops and restaurants nearby! The house is stocked with everything you need to enjoy a nice relaxing week away! You can tell the owners are making updates as they just purchased in 2017. Thank you for opening your home to us Amber!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Krista C.

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

First OBX vacation

This house is in a quiet, not overpopulated area of OBX. It’s great when you really want to get away. Although there were a few minor issues, the house was nice and the locals were nice. Especially the neighborhood cats! Walk to the beach. Beautiful sunsets! Not negative, however if you have tall/larger people in your family, the one shower is a little snug.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Beautiful home, convenient location, not crowded. Excellent communication from owner.

Four clean and beautifully decorated bedrooms, two and a half bedrooms, phenomenal great room with foosball, pool table and darts and a large dining room table. 3/4 wrap around decks provided plenty of room for my family of teens to be together when we wanted and some privacy when they wanted. The home is beautiful and the neighborhood/neighbors were fantastic. A short walk to the beach with a well kept trail was awesome. The views of the sunsets on the sound side is beautiful from the upper deck especially considering the grill and outside eating area. The hot tub was enjoyed by all and was a great way to relax. We did not get into any board games but there are a ton available. Plenty of parking and an outdoor shower to rinse the beach off was very appreciated. My family enjoyed our stay and we managed to keep the teens off of their computers and game systems for most of our time. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

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

Wonderful Beach Week

Our end of summer stay at the Dancing Gull was such a treat! Our family of 5 plus one set of grandparents were very comfortable with the rooms and overall setup. The lighting upstairs is wonderful, and the open setup was great, because the whole family could hang out while making dinner, playing pool, watching tv or doing their own thing while still together. The hot tub was really nice and the overall location was good too, just a short drive to the beach access and shops. The beach access trail was neat for the kids as well, since they could head up there on their own. Amber was very responsive and friendly. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Katrina D.

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

Relaxing trip

Overall it was a nice house. It had a ton of activities to do while it rained or while escaping the heat i.e pool table, bikes, darts, and games. The walk to the beach was easy but the sand dune to get onto the beach was very steep and made it difficult if you were to have any type of breathing issues or even to much gear. Its a good location if you plan on staying on the beach majority of the time because it takes about 35-45 min to get closer to touristy spots and restaurants. The beds were comfortable. The hot tub worked great, but the mosquitoes were thirsty this past week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste P.

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

A great week to kick off our summer!

We had a great week at the Dancing Gull! From the layout of the house to how fully stocked it was with all the essentials, we couldn’t ask for more. Being able to bring our dogs with us was amazing and we felt they had a great vacation along with us. The house is super clean and any minor things that came up, the owner was very attentive to communication. A short walk to the beach was great (our kids are a bit older so they liked the freedom to come and go), the beach supplies, bikes, etc. We could not have asked for a better relaxing beach vacation. I’m usually ready to head home by day 5 from a vacation but could have stayed another week! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Nice vacation home 2 blocks from the beach and short walk to the sound. Lots of kitchen supplies and utensils and pots and pans. The walk to the beach is a trail through small path that has 2x10 planks that you cannot use a wagon or cart on. You do have to walk up a sand dune so you do have carry everything with you. Bring bug spray the mosquitos are plentiful at dusk and attack you as you walk through the path. Bring your own paper products and toilet products. There’s only 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom. The own does supply a few laundry pods and dishwasher soap. The hot tub is very nice and large enough for 6. Outside shower is nice but could use a light because we had to use a flashlight to shower after our evening beach walk. This was our favorite beach house so far. We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Cynthia R.

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

Less than expected

House was very dirty and just found mor and more unclean as the week progressed. Picket on stair railing broke Outlets in kitchen didn’t work Rain on deck hanging Found rusted screws and nail on deck rain Front storm door was half faking out Grass needed mowed when we arrived no one ever mowed it looked pretty bad by the end of the week. Hot tub was supposed to be serviced 2 times a week no one ever canes that we noticed and the chlorine dispenser in the tub was empty all week House needs attention. I would not recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Olga K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location, dirty house

Pros: great location, short walk to the beach, quiet area, nice beach, new hot tub, spacious house. Cons: the house was very dirty. Now, I'm not the one to notice every little hair on the floor but even by my low standards the house was just terribly unclean. I'm talking layers of dust and fur in every corner, moldings and vents nearly black, ceiling fans accumulated so much dust, it started falling off on top of us in chunks... I'm not even talking about under beds and behind couches. Those have not been cleaned in months if not years! TV mounts were all white with dust layers thick as fingers, probably never wiped since installation. Floors sandy, counters sticky, bathroom rugs wet.... We had to spend the first day just cleaning the house. I called the cleaning company as instructed by the owner but nobody got back to me. The owner was responsive but said she could do nothing if her cleaners don't clean.... Also, one of the bunk beds was broken. Another thing to note, the path to the beach is short enough for adults and older kids but prepare to carry all of your chairs since beach cart won't fit. The trail is very narrow and there is a huge sandy hill at the beach entrance. Not a big deal for us but if you have small kids with strollers and carts, you won't drag those through the path and might have to drive to public beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Amber

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Every year the routine was the same: Pack the car the night before. Wake up before the sun to fill the ice chest and cram, what seemed like, the entire contents of the kitchen cabinets into any spare spots. Get on the road with your breakfast of soda and a pack of nabs tucked into your cup holder. The drive was always long, but that made the arrival all the more exciting. My dad took us on these beach trips every year. As a small child I enjoyed my time on the beach, frolicking in the sand and surf without a care in the world. To me "the beach" was any beach, but that all changed after one visit to the Outer Banks. This "beach" is so much more. When you visit you feel a connection that is hard to describe. That connection brought me back to the banks for my wedding atop Jockeys Ridge in 2007. My father was there to walk me up the dune. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease a short time later at the age of 55. It was devastating but my dad pledged to make as many memories as he could with his time. We took many more beach trips in these last 10 years. Owning a beach house was an impossible dream for my father. I loved the idea of a beach home but thought that was always a "someday" purchase. As my dad's disease slowly stole his personality, his humor, and his memories I realized not everyone is guaranteed a "someday". So we have taken the leap and purchased this property with the hope that we can provide our children with the kind of memories my dad left for me. RIP Daddy. We love you, always.

I hope that you enjoy your vacation to the Outer banks. I hope you have good weather, a cool breeze, and beautiful sunsets. But most of all I hope you make memories with your family and enjoy the time you have together!

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