Handsome raised home with private hot tub, & central AC

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 101930 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Waves, NC

beach

20 min walk

Salvo Beach

3 min drive

Rodanthe Pier

4 min drive

Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)

44 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Loft

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Dune Nest 233

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Ocean and sound-side views and relaxing coastal living await! This three-bedroom oceanside home offers a wonderful home away from home, with stylish decor and comfortable furnishings. Located just a short walk from the beach, you’ll be moments away from the sand and sun. The ocean access is at the end of Bold Dune Drive, between the houses on the right.

Back at your vacation house, you'll be met by a newly-renovated, contemporary interior blending the familiarity of home with the luxury you desire. The living room's vaulted ceiling and spacious layout invite you to sit back and unwind on modern furniture while watching your favorite shows on the TV. The well-equipped kitchen provides ample cabinet and counter space in order to prepare treasured recipes with ease. Prepare anything from a small snack to an entire meal there, then share it together in the dining area or take a seat at the bar. Help yourself to the cookbook library if you’re in the mood to try something new. The upstairs has a renovated sleep loft with a king bed, private hot tub, gas fireplace, half bathroom, and wet bar. The fact it also includes a couch, TV, and premium views may make it so you want to stay there for the entire day. Feel free to use the desks upstairs to catch up on remote work or wind down with some online games. There is a balcony deck off this level with a hot tub, perfect for a soak under the stars, and built-in seating in order to see the expansive ocean and sound views.

Additionally, there is ample seating on the main deck, which is ideal for eating meals outside. Under the house are a roomy enclosed outdoor shower, fish cleaning table, and additional seating. The house sits on a quarter-acre lot, ensuring lots of privacy and space between houses.

RESORT AMENITIES
-Pool

THINGS TO KNOW
The gas fireplace is available from November through March.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waves

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Palisade Acres, a neighbourhood in Waves. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Rodanthe Pier and Ocean Air Sports are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Waves, NC

What's nearby

Rodanthe Beach - 2 min drive
Salvo Beach - 3 min drive
Rodanthe Pier - 4 min drive
Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum - 4 min drive
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 20 min drive

Getting around

Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Dough Shack - ‬17 min walk
‪Village Conery - ‬3 min drive
‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬3 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
‪Beads & Beans Obx - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Handsome raised home with private hot tub, & central AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Handsome raised home with private hot tub, & central AC?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Handsome raised home with private hot tub, & central AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Handsome raised home with private hot tub, & central AC located?

Located in Palisade Acres, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of beach, Rodanthe Pier and Salvo Beach. Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum and Rodanthe Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Caleb K.

24 July 2024

Awesome Family Beach House

Everything about it. Was the best family vacation house I’ve ever booked

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10/10 Excellent

SHARON M.

18 June 2024

Awesome and amazing

This vacation house is a treasure. It was clean had everything we needed and we all enjoyed it so much.

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10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

28 November 2023

Perfect getaway

location and house are perfect for a family getaway - highly recommended.

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10/10 Excellent

Mindi L.

31 July 2022

Home away from home!

Our second year in a row. New rental company and assuming new ownership of home as all the personality and personal art and photos are missing of Tink and and family. We were greeted by a buck in the driveway upon arrival, SURPRISE! Still a lovely, fully accommodating home to provide a great beach vacation. Short walk to beach too.

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

24 May 2022

Dune Nest

We enjoyed our stay at Dune Nest. The house was very clean. We liked the floor plan of the home also. It was a short walk to the beach.

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10/10 Excellent

Nelson B.

27 April 2022

Beautiful place

Everything was perfect. Clean, great kitchen with all you need for cooking. Plenty of room. Well maintained throughout and awesome hot tub.

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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

21 March 2022

A cute beach house

Kitchen was well stocked with lots of dishes, glasses, pots and pans. The hot tub was nice and the deck are also.

8/10 Good

Taylor C.

30 December 2021

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

Relaxing Winter Getaway

Tinker's Toy was a good place for a relaxing winter getaway. Close enough to stores/food for convenience, but far enough away from the hustle and bustle. It was quaint and quiet the first few days we stayed before some louder neighbors arrived. The best part was watching the stars at night in the hot tub after a day of golf. We appreciated that it says they change the water after every guest! The only issue we found was the jets on one side didn't seem to work. Relaxing none the less! We did not see a way to access the beach from the end of the street, but we drove to one of the many beach access spots with a nice boardwalk so no big deal! Be careful in the bathrooms/showers and be sure to bring a bathmat or extra towel to place on the floor because the tile floors are slick when getting out of the shower. The bathrooms could have been cleaned a bit better as there was some dead gnats in the floor and shower when we arrived. The kitchen was spacious and well stocked. The complimentary starter kit of house cleaning stuff was a nice touch. Only thing missing was some slightly bigger bowls for the morning cereal, but if you need anything, the dollar store is close by. Some people may find the beds uncomfortable. We only stayed in the main bedroom, but I did find the bed a bit uncomfortable as someone who prefers a firm mattress. Overall, it was a very relaxing stay and we would recommend it!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

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10/10 Excellent

6 September 2021

Nice place with everything you need. The luggage lift is particularly handy. Access drive to the ...

Nice place with everything you need. The luggage lift is particularly handy. Access drive to the property is quite narrow and could use some widening/trimming-way-back... REALLY cut back! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

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6/10 Okay

6 September 2021

Great home on the edge of Avon so close to the beach ramp. This review was submitted while the...

Great home on the edge of Avon so close to the beach ramp. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

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10/10 Excellent

23 August 2021

Catherine by the Sea was the perfect home for our family of 5. A short walk to the beach. The roo...

Catherine by the Sea was the perfect home for our family of 5. A short walk to the beach. The roof top deck with views of the sound and the ocean was the perfect place to watch the sunset, see the stars and have happy hour each night. We also enjoyed sitting out on the screen porch and rocking in the rocking chairs. We had a wonderful week here and enjoyed every minute of our vacation! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

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6/10 Okay

23 August 2021

Hot tub was great This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property...

Hot tub was great This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

16 August 2021

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

Excellent communication by outer beaches realty

The house was just as described with ample space for our whole party. Beds were comfortable and the house was very clean upon arrival. The beach is a short walk down the street and then a hike over the sand dunes. The top deck was perfect for star gazing. The hot tub stopped working on night two of our stay and Outer Beaches responded to my inquiry within an hour, notifying me that someone was on their way. A motor needed replaced to which they sent out a professional to drain the tub, make the repair, and refill it. All done while we were enjoying the beach for the day. Excellent communication and updates each step of the way. Very happy with our stay and would come again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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8/10 Good

11 August 2021

We had a great stay at Bodie`s Anchor. The condo was in a great, quiet location at the very end o...

We had a great stay at Bodie`s Anchor. The condo was in a great, quiet location at the very end of the island next to the Ocracoke ferry docks. Beautiful views. Short walk across the street to the beach access. The beach was not crowded. The pool area was nice. There were grills available at the pool area. There is also laundry available on each floor. It is right next to a couple of shopping options and backs up to a marsh and boardwalk that backs up to the sound. It was very clean and had a well stocked kitchen, especially for an efficiency. We did have some wifi issues and a very late check in. Overall, this was a great place to stay for our family--my husband and I and 2 girls (12 & 8). I am actually going to recommend it for my parents! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

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10/10 Excellent

11 August 2021

The house had everything we needed and was a great stay. This review was submitted while the h...

The house had everything we needed and was a great stay. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

10/10 Excellent

doug k.

8 August 2021

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

First time in OBX

Tinker's Toy is a beautiful home about 6 houses off the beach. The neighborhood is quiet. We particularly enjoyed the fooaeball table, hot tub, and outdoor shower (with hot water). This was our first time to the Outer Banks and despite the flooding rains we had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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10/10 Excellent

3 August 2021

The views . Linens and beds too. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a dif...

The views . Linens and beds too. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

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10/10 Excellent

29 July 2021

Been in this house for 2 years. The layout and location is very convenient. This review was su...

Been in this house for 2 years. The layout and location is very convenient. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

11 July 2021

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

Best family vacation in years!

Great location. Everything you need to know about staying here is in the literature they send you. Read it and you will show up prepared. Loved the jacuzzi and fuse ball. We were able to see 3 separate sets of fireworks while in the jacuzzi. Plenty of little shops and places to eat. Also Having more than basic cable was a fantastic bonus for the one rain day we had. Highly recommend staying here. Oh boy I almost forgot to mention the outside shower the kids were in love with it. Not going to lie I loved it too.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

20 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Great family trip

We had a great time renting this house.. Rodanthe is quieter than some of the towns north, and while there are fewer places to eat/play, we wanted something more laid back and less crowded. We always had tons of space to ourselves on the beach (access is right at the end of the street), and enjoyed playing foosball, lounging in the hot tub, riding hoverboards under the house, and biking on the path along the main road. We also went fishing at Rodanthe Pier, and did a day trip down to Hatteras/Frisco. The house was very clean when we arrived. We would highly recommend that the owners get keyless entry - we had to go to the rental office to pick up the keys, and at 7pm they were not in the box where they were supposed to be. So we had to call and wait for someone to bring them. This would be much easier with a simple keypad lock. Also, FYI this is a "no linens" rental (at least that's what Outer Beaches told us). This was not mentioned anywhere on the VRBO listing, so we were surprised to arrive at a house with no sheets or towels. Fortunately, Outer Beaches took pity on us and gave us some sheets, and then we bought towels at the Dollar Store. It would be much better just to include the linens - and at a minimum, make sure that renters are aware of the situation (I sent two notes through the VRBO listing asking about this exact issue before we left, and no one ever responded... also no one responded to my comment on the Facebook page). This is not in any way ruin our trip - we had a great time. But the communication does need to improve.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

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