S’mores & Shores - Dog Friendly Oceanview Home w/ Saltwater Pool & Hot Tub
OCEANVIEW Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - Formerly Morning Star - Great Hatteras Island vacations are enjoyed at S'MORES & SHORES. This lovely home overlooking a picturesque lake in Waves is just a short walk from the beach, with beach access at the end of the quiet street. Also nearby are a community pool and tennis courts. Shopping and restaurants are close as well including REAL Watersports for the watersports enthusiast in the group. Two levels of decks – offering both shade and sun – are furnished with plenty of seating for the group and the top deck has views of the ocean, lake and sound. From sunrise to sunset, you have the views covered. Inside, 5 accommodating bedrooms await, including a king master bedroom with private full bath and slider access to the mid-level deck with 6 person hot tub. Three other bedrooms on this level (2 queens, bunk and double) access the common bath. Upstairs, a second queen bedroom offers slider access to the top deck and accesses the common bath. The great room boasts cathedral ceilings, water views, and comfortable seating around the large screen TV. The kitchen offers plenty of space for easy meal-prep and clean-up, and the nearby dining table seats the group. A screened porch provides additional seating for morning coffee, afternoon iced tea with a good book, or casual conversation among friends. And downstairs in the entry, there is a small fridge for keeping your beach drinks cold. Want to play a game? Head upstairs to the loft game room with foosball table, board games, and a futon for some competitive fun. However you choose to start your day while on vacation, make sure to start it at S'MORES & SHORES. (Fireplace seen in pictures is not available for guest use).
New for 2026: Enjoy a layout upgrade to four luxurious king bedrooms and a versatile bunk room. Inside, you’ll find a fresh coastal updates with new paint and décor, alongside a new 75” Smart TV with Govee lighting in the great room and a new 50" Smart TV in the loft. The outdoor upgrades are just as impressive, featuring a brand-new patio with a gas fire pit and seven Adirondack chairs, a dedicated gaming area with ping pong and foosball, and expanded poolside comfort including an additional sectional and large Cantilever umbrellas. New for 2025: S'mores & Shores will be dog friendly in 2025.
(1 master) 1 king, 1 queen, 1 queen, 1 queen, 1 double & 1 set of bunks Full linens including sheets (with beds made), bath towels, hand towels, washcloths provided May 23 - September 4, 2026. Additional linens and towels available for rent.
Non-smoking/vaping 7 TVs (5 Smart) Game room with foosball table Board games Screened porch Grill - charcoal 2 Outdoor showers Fish cleaning table with water and lights Electronic keyless door lock Wireless high speed internet access Private saltwater swimming pool (Open March 28 - October 30, 2026; heat available) Community swimming pool and tennis court Community boardwalk to the beach 6-Person hot tub Pillows and blankets Welcome bag Dog friendly
Dogs are welcome for a fee of $200/dog/week. If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the $200 weekly fee will apply for each dog and will be added once your reservation is finalized.
*Please note that this property has a pool that can be heated for $600. Pool heaters, when pool heat is purchased, are set to 80 degrees, but pool temperature cannot be guaranteed.
This property is managed by Surf or Sound Realty.
More payment options are available after booking.
Vacation Rental Protection Plan: This required non-refundable $95 plan covers accidental damage within the home. It does not cover theft or willful misconduct. You must notify Surf or Sound Realty of any damage that occurs during your occupancy, or this coverage will be void. Coverage is effective at time of check-in and ends at time of check-out.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
*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.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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About the area
Waves
Located in Waves, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Travelling with kids? Consider Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Rodanthe Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 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) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Watermen's Bar & Grill - 8 min walk
Waves Coffee & Candies - 3 min drive
Hatteras Bowls - 5 min walk
Dough Shack - 3 min drive
Beads & Beans OBX - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does S’mores & Shores - Dog Friendly Oceanview Home w/ Saltwater Pool & Hot Tub have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at S’mores & Shores - Dog Friendly Oceanview Home w/ Saltwater Pool & Hot Tub?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at S’mores & Shores - Dog Friendly Oceanview Home w/ Saltwater Pool & Hot Tub on 11 Apr 2026 start from £40, 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.
Is S’mores & Shores - Dog Friendly Oceanview Home w/ Saltwater Pool & Hot Tub pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at S’mores & Shores - Dog Friendly Oceanview Home w/ Saltwater Pool & Hot Tub?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at S’mores & Shores - Dog Friendly Oceanview Home w/ Saltwater Pool & Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.
What time is check-out at S’mores & Shores - Dog Friendly Oceanview Home w/ Saltwater Pool & Hot Tub?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is S’mores & Shores - Dog Friendly Oceanview Home w/ Saltwater Pool & Hot Tub located?
This family-friendly Waves holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of beach and Rodanthe Beach. Salvo Beach and Rodanthe Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place for us and our pups! beautiful pool and hot tub and lovely lounge furniture on the decks. Kitchen was well stocked for our foodie adventures. Would definitely stay again!
Brittanny A.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2023
Brittanny, thank you for the 5-star review of Morning Star! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay on Hatteras Island. See you again soon at the beach!
-Your friends at Surf or Sound Realty
Overall experience was amazing! There was plenty of space to spread out and unwind. There's plenty of cookware and dishes just be sure to bring soap, tp, and paper towels bc the nearby dollar General is limited. We spent most of our time out on the deck catching up and admiring the magnificent views, the pool was just warming up as we were leaving, but the hot tub was a nice treat. The main floor where all the rooms are is significantly warmer than the upper floor which only became uncomfortable once we were all sunburnt and unable to cool down. The location was mostly quiet as there us an empty lot to one side. Beach only takes a few minutes to walk to and the bay a few minutes drive away. Would definitely recommend this place! Although we brought our own kennel, there was one there which we used alongside ours to block off the steps going down to the pool so dogs could join us on 2nd floor balcony, upper floor balcony has no way down.
Dani H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2022
Hi Dani,
We are so glad you enjoyed your time at 915 - Morning Star! We hope to see you back on Hatteras Island again soon!
- Your Friends at Surf or Sound Realty
Overal nice house. Good location and close to the beach.
House was overall good. Close walking distance to the beach. Pool and hot tub were very nice. Cleanliness was a bit of an issue, house was ready at 130 to check-in but house still needed good cleaning. Its easy to clean the areas that are in good eye view but it badly needed to be checked thoroughly(closets, windows, extc…) grill was unusuably when i went to use it about 3 days in, but was completely replaced the next day. A chair and swing were broken just laying in the deck. Overal was a good house and good stay. Wish there was more to do in the area.
Emanuele C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2024
Hi Emanuele, thank you for the review of Morning Star - #915! This dog friendly ocean view home in Waves is a great destination for any vacation! We are sorry to hear about the cleanliness issues you experienced during your stay. This is certainly not within our high standards of cleanliness and we would have been happy to perform another cleaning once notified of the issue. We also thank you for bringing to our attention these details that we can rectify to improve the vacation experience at this home! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon at the beach! -Your friends at Surf or Sound Realty
Really great experience house was clean well stocked plenty of linens and towels provided . Young and old had a lot of fun with the foosball table! Great views even though it was not beachfront! Great memories made there!
Donna H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2021
Hello Donna,
Thank you for your review and for staying with us at 915 - Morning Star! We look forward to seeing you on Hatteras Island again soon!
- Your Friends at Surf or Sound Realty
Verified
4/10 Poor
Martha D.
2 Jun 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The Management Company Ruins What Could Have Been
The house is beautiful, but the management company ruins the experience quite a bit. The communication and service is terrible. RESEARCH Surf and Sound Realty, which is the management company. Perhaps they don't identify themselves here because they have many bad ratings.
1. After booking via vrbo, Surf and Sound sent email requiring payment electronically on a SEPARATE WEBSITE than vrbo. I did not want to use a separate website but was concerned about the non-refundable deposit. This means that if you have a dispute you have NO PROTECTION from a 3rd party as the funds are not held with vrbo, as expected with agreements on this site.
2. Check in is at 6 pm, which is the latest I ever saw.
3. Based on the lost day with late check in (and driving from NJ), we planned to arrive around 10 pm. The confirmation email indicated that clients must to go to the management office in a nearby town to check in and get the keys. I emailed and called for two weeks to try to ensure our late check in was OK. They do not answer their phone! I left a number of messages. Finally, the day before the trip I tried a different phone extension for new bookings. I was getting the idea that they are more interested in getting bookings than dealing with clients that already paid. I got through. The good news is that they had a keyless entry and we could arrive at our leisure. However they had absolutely no reason, remorse, or kindness about the lack of response and just generally unfriendly
4. Cleanliness wasn't great. The place looked clean but had a musty smell. The carpets were not well vacuumed - I got glass shard splinters in the bottom of my feet while sitting at the dining table. It's also worth noting that when I called about check in, I asked about comforters because they weren't supplying linens. The sales rep said bed coverings are available, but that they are not regularly laundered. I am glad they admitted this! Although, I wouldn't like that answer even if it wasn't during COVID, so we brought our own.
4. No gas in the grill when we arrived. The "welcome" pack instructs renters to go to one of their locations in another town to swap the propane tank. We called to ask if they would bring it since it was never supplied in the first place. They ignored our voice message. We purchased at a gas station that was close by after a day of no response.
5. Pool is cold. $500 extra to heat it.
I could go on, but there is a character limit. Hope this helps others!
Everything you need was there . Had an amazing time . Hot tub an pool were great. Place was clean an beautiful. Beach was down the street an was like a 5 min walk.
Nichole S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2021
Hi Nichole,
Thank you for staying with us at 915 - Morning Star! We are so glad you enjoyed this and look forward to seeing you next year!
- Your Friends at Surf or Sound Realty
Surf or Sound Realty is a premier property management and real estate sales company located on Hatteras Island, North Carolina. Since 1978, we have grown to manage nearly 600 vacation homes, welcoming more than 100,000 guests and 12,000 reservations annually.
Our locally owned and operated company has taken care of Hatteras Island vacation rental homeowners and vacationers for over 45 years. Throughout our journey, we have accumulated decades of experience in managing homes exclusively on Hatteras Island. Our commitment to excellence and personalized services has made us a trusted name in the industry.
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