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Dog-friendly home with private pool, firepit, fenced yard, covered patio, & deck

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Buxton, NC
  • Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Buxton Woods Nature Trail
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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1 King Bed

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1 Queen Bed

Bedroom_3 Twin over Double Bunk Bed

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom_1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom_2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dog-friendly home with private pool, firepit, fenced yard, covered patio, & deck

Let your worries and your cares slip away at this gorgeous Outer Banks escape. Boasting a private in-ground pool, a fully fenced yard, and a covered patio area beneath the home, this coastal retreat comes primed for endless fun in the sun. When you're not enjoying the comforts of home, discover the island's pristine coastline with a day at the beach or a stroll down to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, which are both less than a mile away. You'll also be within a mile of great local restaurants, gift stores, and bait shops.

Completely surrounded by a privacy fence and lush, tropical foliage, the backyard pool area offers you a private paradise to enjoy with friends and family. An upper deck area makes an ideal spot to work on your tan, and if you need some relief from the heat, the breezy ground-floor patio has got you covered. If you went fishing while out and about, use the fish-cleaning station to prepare your catch for a hearty meal. The backyard firepit's top can be turned into a grill to sear the fish you just cleaned. In the evening, use it for starlight s'mores sessions together. An enclosed outdoor shower provides a private and convenient spot to rinse off after trips to the beach.

Coastal tones and seaside decor fill the interior, helping to set the mood for beachside bliss. Vaulted ceilings and strong natural lighting in the open-concept living area create an inviting space for group gatherings. An updated sofa and smart TV provide comfortable home lounging and indoor entertainment. A full suite of stainless steel kitchen appliances, cookware, and plenty of utensils are equipped for home cooking. Additional perks include central air-conditioning, free WiFi, and a private washer/dryer.

Things to Know
Streaming services are available with guests' own account(s).
Occupancy is limited to 2 people per bedroom as per Dare County septic regulations.
The private pool is open seasonally from 4/26/2025 and closes 10/12/2025. Dates are subject to change.
The pool will open seasonally from 04/01/2026 and close 10/10/2026. Dates are subject to change.
Guests have access to the pool at Club Hatteras; located at 41156 Hwy 12, Avon. The pool is typically open Memorial Day through Labor Day - weather permitting and subject to close without notice.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 4910334vb
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.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Buxton

Located in Buxton, this holiday home is by the sea. Outer Banks Beaches and Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf and Buxton Seafood. Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts and Surf's Up are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.
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Buxton, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Buxton Woods Nature Trail - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tavern on 12 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bros Sandwich Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly home with private pool, firepit, fenced yard, covered patio, & deck pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dog-friendly home with private pool, firepit, fenced yard, covered patio, & deck?

As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog-friendly home with private pool, firepit, fenced yard, covered patio, & deck on 9 Jun 2026 start from £302, 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 Dog-friendly home with private pool, firepit, fenced yard, covered patio, & deck?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly home with private pool, firepit, fenced yard, covered patio, & deck?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly home with private pool, firepit, fenced yard, covered patio, & deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly home with private pool, firepit, fenced yard, covered patio, & deck located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-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.

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. 16 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very cute and clean! We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Anna H.

Great home for a relaxing vaca!

Beautiful home in a great location. Pool was well maintained and a really nice set up with a bar area by the pool. About a two block walk to the beach. Neighborhood was quiet and great to walk at night and see the stars!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

This was an amazing stay! House is beautifully updated and decorated. Great location to the beach.

Loved the closeness to the beach, quiet neighborhood perfect for walks and bike rides, awesome backyard area! Can’t wait to come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

great place to relax

had a wonderful relaxing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Oneida J.

Great house

My family and I loved this house! Great location, the pool was great. Would book again, also loved that you could also book a partial week stay, so that allowed us to stay for a few extra days
Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond A.

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

Great location

Beautiful home, perfect for my spouse and I.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Weekend away

Just us and our dog, perfect getaway! Quiet neighborhood, off season so not too much going on. House was nice, cooked some meals at the house and went to a local sports bar as well. A great weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

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

Convenient and clean

Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Such a cute house!

Loved the amenities of this cute house! Set in a quiet neighborhood and close to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tim H.

Knot a Care

The location was wonderful and the house was nice!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Tim, thank you for sharing your experience with us, we are glad you enjoyed our lovely home. We hope to host you for another great vacation in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

Knot a care

Was a very quaint place to stay..the accommodation were very nice.....would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

tonia g.

Wonderful outdoor space

Knot a care was a wonderful Home for our family of five (three adult children). Kitchen living area bedrooms and most especially the outdoor space was perfect for us. We loved the pool and just everything about the backyard. Our pooch enjoyed her stay as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Super cozy beach house!

This was the perfect little beach house for a quiet and relaxing week. Very cozy home with a small, but well kept pool to stay cool during those hot summer days. The only thing I would say needs upgraded would be more kitchen supplies for cooking and cleaning and a working grill, other than that, this little beach house was a little gem, my family and two dogs enjoyed our stay immensely....would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Just what we needed!

Needed a good week to recharge and the OBX is aways the place to do it. Knot A Care fulfilled the need for a worry free week of sun, sand and surf fishing.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tammy G.

Spiral staircase and loft bedroom

Spiral staircase and loft bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna W.

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

Knot a Care

Overall a very nice place. Had everything we needed. Could use a good cleaning (ceiling fans, shelves, etc), but nothing that prevented us from enjoying ourselves. .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2024
Hi, Donna, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We appreciate our guests' feedback as a means to improve and will consider this feedback to make necessary upgrades. We hope to host you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Perfect stay for small to medium family

Perfect comfortable size for 2 - 6. Well stocked, well appointed home with beautiful coastal decor. Love the backyard paradise with large pool. The firepit is perfect size and great gathering place in the evening. Well stocked with comfortable chairs around all outside areas and deck. This is a definite "return to" as very few homes the size have pools and are this nice.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Telphor A.

Summer Vacation

As advertised and expected. Everything you need for the week. Great location. As mentioned in another review the furniture could be a little more comfortable. Functional spaces, great view, quiet community.
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian S.

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

Knot A Care

Great location once the beach area opens up from oil spill. House was big enough for our family of 4. We cooked some meals and there were enough dishes to do so. Dishwasher was full when we got there so had to run it and put away dishes. Pool was not open but pool guy came during our stay to open it for next people checking in. Overall, good place.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2025
Hi Brian. Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that the home was spacious and well-equipped for your family, and that you enjoyed cooking some meals during your stay. We apologize for the dishwasher being full upon your arrival and appreciate your understanding in running it. We're also sorry the pool wasn't open during your visit, but it's great to know our team was able to prepare it for the next guests. We truly appreciate you choosing our home and hope to welcome you back once the beach area reopens.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

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

Sweet and Cozy

Overall, we loved our stay at Knot A Care. Location was excellent! Easy drive to the beach and delicious restaurants. Pool was great. The fenced in yard was perfect for us and our dog. We didn’t get to do a fire in the pit, but that would have been great with plenty of seating around. We watched tv only a little bit, but we had access to any app. No issue with connecting to WiFi either. We had access to the washer and dryer so we were able to wash all of our clothes before heading home. We ate out the whole time, but there were plenty of cooking items available if you wanted to cook in. I can’t say enough good things about this place. We would stay again, so I think that says it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

Cozy time away

This home was just what we needed for our spring break getaway. Very dog friendly! Our pup loved the wrap around deck, the backyard and the loft/bedroom area. We placed her bed near the slider door and she was able to relax and view the outside at the same time, which she loved! Overall the house is quiet and serene. We could hear the ocean waves at night and the view of the Hatteras Lighthouse was a big plus to see once the sun set. The house has everything you'll need-full kitchen, 2 baths, plenty of places to sleep and even items for rainy days (puzzles and books). This would be a great place for multiple couples or a family. The living room area is a little small, but if you're here during the warmer months, I doubt much time will be spent inside anyway. We stayed when it was colder but the backyard and pool would be wonderful in the warmer months. The neighborhood was walkable and was easy to get to a couple food spots and the public beach access. I would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris W.

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

Our Yearly Tradition

We've been going to the Outer Banks for several years now with our 2 boys, and decided to add Buxton to our list. Real quickly, the town was great for what we needed. Of course it's not going to have everything that the busier northern towns do, but Conners grocery was great, and there are a couple of decent restaurants.As for the house, it's about what you'd expect. It's a little bit older and could use some updating. The bathrooms were clean. The kitchen was adequate. One issue was the microwave. It was above the stove and the hood for the stove. I am over 6 feet tall and putting things in it was tough. I would imagine anyone shorter than me would need a stool. The AC worked great.The pool was in nice shape. With two kids under the age of 10, having a decent pool is a must.The house was about a 5 minute walk to the beach. No worries there.My biggest issue was the beds. The master bedroom was quite possibly the worst mattress I've ever slept on. The other bed wasn't much better. The kids didn't seem to mind the bunk beds.Overall, I'd recommend this place. The house has the typical wear and age issues that most houses in this price range, but nothing that would keep me from coming back. 7.5/10
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy R.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

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