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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • 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
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Double & Twin

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double & Twin

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

King Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Island Fantasea- Short Walk to Beach- Lower Level

Island FantaSea is a welcoming lower-level duplex cottage located just about 200 feet from the ocean, making it easy to enjoy the coastal surroundings. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience, this 3-bedroom retreat offers a relaxed setting ideal for families or small groups.

The layout includes a king master suite with a private bath and two additional bedrooms, each furnished with one double and one twin bed. A full hall bath adds functionality, comfortably sleeping up to 6 guests.

The home features a fully stocked kitchen, a cozy living area with large plush sofas, and a dining space perfect for shared meals and conversation.

Guests have access to resort-style amenities, including a pool and spa, fish cleaning stations, private parking, and outdoor hot and cold showers. Island FantaSea provides a comfortable and convenient Hatteras Island getaway.
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 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Buxton

Located in Buxton, this cottage is near the beach. Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf and Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Buxton Seafood and Surf's Up. Hatteras Island Boardsports and Frisco Native American Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching and wildlife walks.
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Buxton, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Buxton Woods Nature Trail - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Crabber Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Fantasea- Short Walk to Beach- Lower Level 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 Island Fantasea- Short Walk to Beach- Lower Level?

As of 16 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Fantasea- Short Walk to Beach- Lower Level on 6 May 2026 start from £218, 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 Island Fantasea- Short Walk to Beach- Lower Level?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Fantasea- Short Walk to Beach- Lower Level?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Fantasea- Short Walk to Beach- Lower Level?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Fantasea- Short Walk to Beach- Lower Level 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. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

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

Family vacation

Excellent property and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Thank you for your awesome review Travis! We hope to have you stay with us again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

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

Review

Everything was as pictured !!! Was so pleased with location, beach, and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2021
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dan L.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

My stay

Property around the house look like low income, the inside of the house looked clean but had a foul smell to it had to buy air freshener to get rid of the smell, the grill located in the middle of the yard fixed in its location and very small no where set anything, laundry room was filthy no trash can water heater leaked and you had to go outside down the steps to use!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

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

Just what we needed...

About as close to perfect as a beach rental could be. Great room layout with 3 corner bedrooms and a central entertainment/family room with adjacent kitchen. It's just a very short walk from the beach, too. We had a great time. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2022
Hello, Adam! We are glad you enjoyed your accommodations with us! We look forward to accommodating you during your next OBX get-away!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

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

Nice place

Clean Could use few more kitchen tools for cooking and hand washing dishes Could not start dishwasher
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2022
Hi, Debbie! Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Lighthouse View. Also, we are happy to advise that we are currently in the process of re-stocking all the kitchen supplies. We are sorry to hear about the issue you had with the dishwasher. It looks like we weren't informed of the dishwasher issue until after you checked out, however we have notified maintaince to inspect the issue. We hope to see you again during your next OBX vacation!
Verified

8/10 Good

Stevie D.

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

Very nice place to stay

Nice house close to water. It was very clean, and had a convenient kitchen for breakfast every morning. TV’s in every room with Netflix, Disney +, etc. for everyone to enjoy. Really good pizza place just up the road within walking distance. The only downside to our trip was the ceilings on the bottom floor are apparently very thin, and there was a family with two toddlers and two dogs above us that apparently never really slept. With that being said, I would still absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2022
Hello, Stevie! We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay with us! We are sorry to hear that the upstairs tenants were loud. We understand sharing split properties with others can sometimes be challenging. We are always happy to advise guests to quiet down after hours so others can rest. We can recommend renting one of our side by side villas during your next trip so you do not need to worry about loud upstairs neighbors. We appreciate all of your kind words and look forward to seeing you during your next Hatteras Island vacation!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Ebensburg, PA

We love Lighthouse View!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 2nd year staying at Lighthouse View in a cottage. It’s great to have the option of pool and restrooms to change even before our house is ready. Although checkin was at 3 or 4, our house was ready at 1:30. They send a text which is wonderful - no need to check back with them for updates. We love the keypad door locks so there are no lost keys to worry about and the children can come and go easily. Although I mistakenly booked a “pet friendly” cottage, there was no evidence of pets inside or even outside. The entire property feels very safe, guests are very friendly, and it is quiet at night. The beach is very healthy - ghost crabs, cochina clams, minnows in the surf, and no trash in the sand. We like that we do not have to bring bed linens and extra blankets are available without having to ask. I do prefer the towel exchange over washing towels while we are there but also appreciate the washer / dryer on site. One of the best features are the dumpsters located throughout the property - no hour of garbage truck going house to house loudly dumping trash cans in the wee hours of the morning! Great for families with so many options of room configurations that you can stay in a different unit each time if needed but still know what to expect. Great location overall and the price is even better for the size and amenities. Highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Island Fantasea 291

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Great vacation place to rent. Very close to the beach and is a place that allows us to bring our dog. The apartment was very roomy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Prefect

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: Beach House 291 was perfect for our family of 8. We had plenty of room for our large family and was very clean and well-maintained. No complaints here our beach vacation was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Achilles S.

Awe

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the second visit in a row. I didn't renew because I won't be close enough to action next yea.year.. worth every penny
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Excellent 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: Our family had a great time visiting our son who works near the Rental.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thanksgiving 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: The week was very nice. Our rental was clean. It was located about 1,00 feet from the beach. We went fishing a number of days. We found when Monday, after Thanksgiving rolled around the diner was closed. Only place open was The Point.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Delaware D’s Annual fishing trip!!!

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 an excellent time once again. Great location, good fishing , and good times had by all the guys. Thanks again for another wonderful stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

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

Fantastic location and accomodations

Everything was perfect. The proximity to the beach and ocean was incredible. The accommodations were furnished wonderfully and fit our family of four wonderfully.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Hello, Charles! We are pleased to see that our accommodation's exceeded your expectations for you and your family! The closeness to the beach is always a huge benefit to staying at Lighthouse View! We are excited to see you again during your next Hatteras Island vacation!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jason B.

Cozy cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice place. We had 5 guests and a dog and we had a great time. We didn’t see easy beach access and had to climb over the sand bags. Not a very wide beach area. We did visit for New Year’s so beach access wasn’t a big issue for us. One area on the steps was not lit very well but manageable. You will hear upstairs guests walking around. Make notice of your bill because if you bring a pet it will not show on your final statement but it will show up on your credit card - verbiage does state that you will not receive a final statement. No elevator. Overall a nice stay and I do recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Hi, Jason! Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Lighthouse View. Unfortunately we have had a stormy winter season that washed away most of our beach and exposed our sandbags. However, we are in the process of getting that remedied. Elevators are very uncommon for all of Hatteras Island, but our staff is always happy to assist guests with their luggage and belongings. Also, a statement can be sent out at any time, if a guest requests one. We hope to see you again during your next OBX vacation!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Achilles S.

Awesomeness

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was a hidden gem. There is a s no perfect place but this was was close to it. I already rented the place for next year and it may become a regular thing. Amazing place to visit
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John J. J.

Quick Spring Break Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall great experience! Only complaint would be the beach the property is on is pretty much washed away and held in place by large sandbags. If the website called that out, I missed it. Was not a trip killer, just a missed expectation of not having to pack up and go to a different beach each day. Sun rises were still beautiful!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

Long Time Lighthouse View Customer but maybe not any longer

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been coming to this Lighthouse View Property for about 20 years now for our annual fishing trip. Lighthouse View People are great and so are the facilities. I AM NOT a fan of getting constant emails regarding our reservations and for reviews. I like hearing from someone and not an automated email. This WILL be taken into consideration as far as continuing to use Lighthouse View for future trips.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

OBX

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 location to the beach and was very excited as it was within easy walking distance. The staff were very attentive and polite from beginning to end Of our stay.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Vacation Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Food under bed, no dryer whole time (other property dryer in use). 2 dogs above us barking at all hours constantly. People above fighting had to call police. Charges account without notice for dog. Mentioned in beginning we had a dogView great
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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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'LL BE BACK
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Island Fantasea 291

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was very close to the beach. Therr was a decent amount of beach at low tide but virtually no beach at high tide. The unit itself was sufficient for our long weekend stay, plenty of room. The reservation process was easy and the app used for check-in and questions during the stay made it a breeze. Would recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
It's great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We appreciate your feedback on our app. It's great to know that it was useful during the booking process and your stay. Thank you for review and we hope to see you again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing

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 weather was not in our favor. We had a great time relaxing and catching with friends we were with.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

DONALD S.

double booking

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. I was very unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I made reservations for Oct 18, 19, & 20 7weeks in advance. when I got there they had double booked and the room we were suppose to be in was not available. They put us in a different room the first night and then another room the second night we did not stay the 3rd night to be moved again. I was very dissappionted I have stayed there many times for fishing and for work. It was inconvenient and aggravating.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Yearly fishing trip with the boys.

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: Couldn't be more satisfied with the property and the staff.

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