Waterfront House w/ Sound View, Shared Pool, Private W/D, Private Hot Tub
Discover Brooks Island Refuge. It's your unique sound-front vacation destination. Cross a bridge to the small neighboring island of five houses in Brigands Bay. Four sound-front lots on the tip of Brooks Island deliver privacy, awesome views, and sound-front water access. Drive your loaded vehicles into the windsurfing bay where there's plenty of room for rigged sails, kites, and boards. Level one has three bedrooms and a full bath. Level two is splendid living with 10-foot ceilings and a complete entertainment package. The great room is complemented by a fully-equipped kitchen, a breakfast bar, a formal dining area, a half-bath, and a screened porch with a hot tub. Look across the Pamlico Sound to the Canadian Hole from the third-story deck. Retire to level three to one of the two glassed-in main bedrooms, each with a bath, privacy, and tremendous views! Brooks Island Refuge is special in Hatteras because you are on the sound, but you have little close to you other than nature. There are many birds in the wetlands and there is a forested island nearby. It is a quiet rental surrounded by water and nature.
Things to know: 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.
Please note: Guests have access to the Club Hatteras Pool Facility. Additional details around this facility will be shared in your check-in email and during the check-in process. The club is typically open Mid-May to Mid-October, depending on the weather.
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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
Frisco
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Brigands' Bay, a neighbourhood in Frisco. Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts and Scotch Bonnet Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Buxton Seafood and Frisco Native American Museum. Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
Frisco Beach - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
Restaurants
Diamond Shoals Restaurant - 10 min drive
Angelo's Pizza - 10 min drive
Tavern on 12 - 7 min drive
Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - 9 min drive
Buxton Seafood - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront House w/ Sound View, Shared Pool, Private W/D, Private Hot Tub pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront House w/ Sound View, Shared Pool, Private W/D, Private Hot Tub?
As of 12 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront House w/ Sound View, Shared Pool, Private W/D, Private Hot Tub on 16 Aug, 2026 start from S$357, 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 Waterfront House w/ Sound View, Shared Pool, Private W/D, Private Hot Tub?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront House w/ Sound View, Shared Pool, Private W/D, Private Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront House w/ Sound View, Shared Pool, Private W/D, Private Hot Tub?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront House w/ Sound View, Shared Pool, Private W/D, Private Hot Tub located?
Located in Brigands' Bay, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pamlico Sound, Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve and Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts. Buxton Seafood and Scotch Bonnet Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
7.8
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Secluded with amazing views all around. Great vacation home for you and the family. Hot tub worked great everything but the LEDS. Overall great place to stay would definitely go again.
James W.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2025
Hello James, thank you for sharing your feedback about your stay. We're glad to hear that you appreciated our home. We will pass your comments about the LED lights issues to our local team for review. We hope to have the opportunity to impress you even more in the future!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Richard P.
12 Nov, 2024
Amazing house and location
Super comfortable, everything worked as expected, very private, easy bike access to Frisco and Buxton, excellent launch spot for windsurfing.
Richard P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julia F.
10 Aug, 2024
Incredibly Getaway
This home is surrounded by water views and feels both remote and close enough to enjoy the local restaurants, shops, and beaches. We would definitely choose this house every year for our OBX visits!
Julia F.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review, Julia. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful water views and the unique combination of feeling remote while still being close to local restaurants, shops, and beaches. It's wonderful to know that you would choose our house for your OBX visits every year.
We look forward to welcoming you back for many more enjoyable stays in the future!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Celi W.
7 Sept, 2024
Brooks Island Refuge #78-F
This place was great. Patio deck was great sitting on both in the morning and evening viewing both Sunrise and sunset. The area was very quiet and peaceful and view was just amazing. Definitely can see myself wanting to stay here again in the future with family. Great place, great location.
"We booked this house for a group of nine adults, and it accommodated everyone nicely for the week. When we ran into any issues regarding the house Vacasa sent someone out to handle the problem in an extremely timely manner (thank you, Kyle!). If you are looking to stay on the Sound side of Hatteras this house is a solid choice."
We loved staying at this property over Christmas with our family. It was cold and windy during our stay, and we delighted in watching the birds from the comfort of the living room. I even saw shooting stars early one morning from bed (the north facing upstairs master). The kitchen was well set up for cooking and baking together. We hope to be back!
This place worked well for my group of friends and I on our yearly fall fishing trip, plenty of room in the house, but the driveway situation was pretty tight for our group. Definitely stick to the 5 truck maximum. The location on the sound was awesome, the water was pretty shallow, but the view was unbeatable in all directions.
Adam S.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site
8/10 Good
John C.
11 Jul, 2021
Surrounded by Water!
From almost every window there is an incredible water view. There was plenty of wildlife to see and explore. The ocean beaches are a short drive and we never had an issue finding parking. The only negatives are that the kitchen and bathrooms are a bit dated, and the kitchen cabinets, shower curtains and grill could use a thorough cleaning.
John C.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you for staying with us, John. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time in this house. Thank you for letting us know there is room for improvement. We always appreciate feedback on how to make our guests stay more comfortable and will pass your suggestion to our local team for consideration. We hope to host you for another pleasant stay in the future!
Fantastic location, great outdoor toys, views of a lifetime. Outdoor showers with hot water! However the place is filthy and in disrepair. Most kitchen lights do not work, cooking by partial light. Vent registers are a public health hazards, lint and yuk debris covered every one of them. Hot tub jets, majority does not work. Floors are disgusting, clean feet are dirty in minutes. Either the owners do not care or the management company is negligent. Too bad such a location.
Sean M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location, outdoor amenities, and stunning views during your stay. However, we're truly sorry to learn about the cleanliness and maintenance issues you experienced with the kitchen lights, vent registers, hot tub jets, and floors. This is certainly not the standard we strive to uphold, and we understand how disappointing this must have been for you. Please know that your concerns have been shared with our local team and management to ensure these matters are addressed promptly. We genuinely appreciate your honest feedback, as it helps us improve the experience for all our guests. We hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Stephen J.
1 Nov, 2021
warm beer?
I would love it if it had a second refrigerator.
Stephen J.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Stephen, thank you for your review. We apologize for any disappointment you had regarding the refrigerators available in this home. We appreciate your feedback and hope to host you again soon.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Catherine C.
31 Oct, 2022
Great view
The wasand dryer need to be upgraded and so does the dishwasher. Leaked halfway through cycle. Also the people before us never took trash out and it was so heavy we couldn't. I called 3 times and you never sent anyone out. The house is really in a great spot. We loved it .
Catherine C.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jessica S.
28 Jun, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Beautiful views, needs updating
The house was very quiet and tucked away with amazing views. With that being said, I would not pay the regular price that is being asked for this house. This house needs a lot of general maintenance updates. Some lights worked, some didn't, the cabinets were run down and really dirty with paint chipping off. The mattresses could use an overhaul and dedicated internet would be great as well. Don't get me wrong, we were grateful for the opportunity to stay here, but not for what they're charging regularly. We stayed 3 weeks and have stayed at a ton of homes throughout brigands bay, which we love. There was an ongoing maintenance issue with the dishwasher, but vacasa was great and speedy with having someone come out and the communications.
Amazing location if you are looking for a secluded feeling but still close enough to all activities! The house is very spacious and kitchen is well stocked for cooking, but definitely bring your own staples. They don’t supply the basics like salt and pepper/ olive oil ect.. The wind here can be pretty aggressive! At least that was our experience. Be prepared to feel the entire house shake! There are only a few pretty weathered outdoor chairs, if you have a big group you may want to bring some beach chairs or something for the deck. Enjoy your stay!
Melissa O.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your review, Melissa, and we are glad that you've enjoyed your stay with us. While the kitchen is stocked with all the cookware and utensils needed to prepare meals, food and other pantry items like coffee and tea are not typically stocked in the home. We encourage guests to plan ahead if they anticipate needing additional items during their stay. We hope to have another chance to impress you in the future.
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Johanna V.
8 Oct, 2023
Very poor
Porch has caution tape because it is falling apart. So, could not use the hot tub. Hot tub filthy. In much need of repair.
Johanna V.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2023
Thank you, Johanna, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. Please know that your feedback is essential, and we have passed your comments along to our local manager, who will work with the homeowner to make any updates. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Joe H.
5 Nov, 2023
Needs a lot of attention
The location is the only thing true positive about this house. If you’re looking for privacy, you’ve got it. The house needs work. Main floor AC/heat doesn’t work. Hot tub doesn’t work. Back stairs are blocked off. Only enough hot water for 1 shower at a time. The stair and deck railings are splinter hazards. But the view of the sound is amazing!
Joe H.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov, 2023
Hi Joe, thank you for your review, and we appreciate your valuable feedback during your stay. We are pleased to know that the location serves you well and that the view is amazing. However, we would like to apologize for any difficulty that may have affected your stay. Two of our primary goals are maintenance and safety for our guests. In order to prevent this from happening to future guests, we notified both our local property manager and the property owner. We appreciate your stay and hope to have the opportunity to impress you once more in the future.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Matthew V.
24 May, 2021
Very private location on the Sound!
This house has an awesome location and is very private. My little kids loved the dock/beach area and walking around the shore of the Sound. We saw blue crabs, hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, rays and all kinds of small fish. This would be a great place to paddle board, kayak and fish. The Frisco Beach access is 10 min away and has bathrooms and showers (no off-roading required). The bathroom towels provided were very nice. The hot tub was down due to an electrical issue for most of our stay, but that was resolved and it was very enjoyable. We did email Vacasa about a slight need for some bug extermination, which should be simple for them to resolve. I imagine bugs are a never ending battle. The kitchen was a little dated. The beds were adequate enough, but I wouldn't rave about them. For the off-season rate, the place was a steal. We hope to return one day.
Matthew V.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Andrea R.
20 Aug, 2024
Private Getaway
This is a big house with a priceless view! You are basically the last house on the island, and it is a quiet neighborhood. The listing description is pretty accurate, however all of the screens on the porch were broken, the powder room toilet is sinking into the floor (sketchy!), some of the jets on the hot tub did not work, a lot of the lights were burnt out when we arrived, and the cleaning crew was not very good. We came and the floors were still dirty, there was garbage in the cans everywhere outside, and personal items like clothing etc were left behind from the last guests. We could not use the grills, because they were dirty and a RAT was staying inside one of them. We called the property management company for a couple of days and they did not do anything about it. The house was pretty well stocked, the only things I would mention to bring would be extra pillows, dishcloths (there were none in the house), hand soap, and garbage bags. The location is great for exploring the Outer Banks, especially if you are a beach goer. The pool is 18 minutes away but definitely worth it.
Andrea R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback, Andrea. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the spaciousness of the house, the priceless view, and the quiet neighborhood. It's great to know that you found the location ideal for exploring the Outer Banks and appreciated the well-stocked house.
We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your stay, including the broken screens on the porch, the condition of the powder room toilet, the non-functional jets on the hot tub, the burnt-out lights, and the cleanliness issues. This is not the standard we strive to maintain, and we regret that these issues impacted your experience.
We understand how frustrating it must have been to deal with these problems, especially the cleanliness concerns and the rat in the grill. We will address these concerns with our housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure improvements are made. We will ensure that the screens are repaired, the toilet is fixed, the hot tub jets are checked, and the lights are replaced. Additionally, we will take immediate action to improve our cleaning procedures and address the pest issue.
Your suggestions regarding extra pillows, dishcloths, hand soap, and garbage bags are greatly appreciated. We will review our inventory and ensure that these items are adequately stocked for our future guests.
Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we appreciate your comments. We are committed to making the necessary changes to provide a better experience for our guests.
We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future and provide you with a stay that meets your expectations.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Amy W.
20 Dec, 2022
Awesome Location, customer service needs some work
This home has the perfect location! Secluded, quiet, awesome views of the sunrise and sunset, large kitchen table to accommodate our family meals!
Cons...home upkeep. Multiple remotes had no batteries. Lots of light bulbs that were burnt out. There is one tub in the house and you couldn't get just the faucet to turn on without the water coming out of the shower too (I have a 3yr old who screams during showers, so this was no fun). The dryer wouldn't dry...we ran it multiple times one day and it never dried the towels, and since they only provide one bath towel per person, this was a pain. Also some of us had packed less clothing thinking we could wash clothes mid week, so we had to purchase some extra clothes. After requesting, Vacasa did drop off extra towels.
Oh and please note the shared/community pool is in Avon, this house is in Frisco.
Amy W.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Amy, thank you for sharing your experience with us, we are so pleased you enjoyed our home's peaceful location and amazing views! It's good to know the kitchen was a good fit for your family, too. That being said, we apologize for the issues that detracted from your stay. We want to note that the dryer and bathtub have been fixed. Additionally, the local manager will be addressing the furniture with the owner and we appreciate your feedback. We hope we have the opportunity to host you again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rebekah K.
11 Jun, 2022
secluded view of nature
My husband and I stayed at Brook's Refuge for 4 days and loved the seclusion, the gorgeous view of the sound, and the hot tub. The house is certainly bigger than needed for 2 people but was not overwhelming. The house was very clean when we arrived (check in is quite late, 6 pm). The house is straight out of the 90s but with updated windows/doors. We loved kayaking on the sound and enjoying sunrise and sunset each day. The shoreline is sandy and we enjoyed taking walks on the property, watching fish fry, hermit crabs, and fiddler crabs. We saw over 30 bird species including oystercatchers, ruddy turnstones, osprey, etc. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals daily (pots, pans, knives, pot holders, corkscrew) but be sure to bring basics like aluminum foil, salt and pepper, etc or wait to visit Conner's Supermarket not far away. We had to restart the wifi once but otherwise it worked well. I texted Vacasa when this happened and they responded quickly. The hot tub was fabulous- especially on windy days that are bound to happen in OBX. The cable/satellite TV connection rarely had issues but this is again, to be expected. Visit Hatteras and Frisco beaches nearby. Wonderful stay, thank you!
Rebekah K.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Andrea N.
10 Sept, 2021
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Potential, but needs a DEEP CLEAN & Exterminator!
The house is as pictured! It is located in a beautiful secluded location with private dock with access to the sound. It was great for kayaking and paddle boarding, abs there was a small area of beach that my boys loved to build sand castles in. The house was not overly decorated and was comfortable enough for families with small children. I really wanted to love this place, but found the house to be in need of many repairs and services including extermination ASAP! There were many light bulbs needing to be replaced, and the toilet paper dispenser in master bathroom was broken. Upon arrival did not find the home to be as clean as I had hoped. All floors and surfaces had a film on them. There were no cleaning supplies available except a peroxide-cleaner. The dryer and hot tub were not fully functional during our stay, and 2 of our guests ended up with rashes that look similar to fleas or bedbugs which really puts a damper on any vacation! We also saw dead cockroaches by the entrance and top floor deck on our last day as well. Overall, I gave it 2 stars for the location and being as depicted… but feel this home needs some serious repairs and services for ongoing rentals. Also, if you stay here, be sure to pack kitchen towels, hot pads, and hand soap for 4 bathrooms.
Andrea N.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi Andrea,
Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear that the home was in this condition upon your arrival - please know that this is not the regular standard for our properties. We appreciate this feedback as an opportunity to improve upon when making future improvements. Sincere apologies for any missteps, as it is never our intention to disappoint. Thank you for bringing this to our attention so that we can address it. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future with a much more enjoyable stay!