House in Buxton, NC
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
NEW on the rental market- the Hidden Gem is back and better than ever! This secluded, spacious island retreat offers the perfect private beach vacation. Enjoy the tranquility and convenience of being tucked away among island greenery with a waterfront view, yet located just a short walk away from the beach, grocery, restaurants, and more.
About the property:
The OBX Hidden Gem is the perfect place for nature lovers or a large family vacation! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath unit offers family-sized living all on one floor. Located a short walk away from the beach, trails, restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores, ice cream shops, mini golf, and more, and in driving distance of all the tourist destinations the Outer Banks has to offer.
When you arrive, you’ll immediately notice how private and peaceful the setting is, with a creek flowing right next to the home and island greenery on all sides. Our ample parking space can accommodate multiple cars. We have an outdoor shower and “boardwalk” area in the front to help rinse off sand after a beach trip. Relax on our spacious deck with a gorgeous waterfront view of Cape Creek, plenty of seating, and a new grill. Keep an eye out for local wildlife like herons! Connected to the deck is our fully-screened wraparound porch, where you can continue enjoying the outdoors without any pestering bugs.
Indoors, experience comfortable island living. You don’t have to worry about summer heat with fans and efficient AC units in every room. Our spacious kitchen is equipped with all the dishes and appliances you need and is ready for meals at home. The open-concept dining area is situated between the kitchen and living room, with large glass sliding doors providing a lovely view and easy access to the deck. The living room has plenty of seating and a futon that can function as an extra bed if needed. It’s also stocked with entertainment including TV, board games, books, and magazines.
The master bedroom is roomy and comes with a queen bed, a 40” TV, an attached master bathroom, and a large walk-in closet. The second bedroom is perfect for kids and has summer camp vibes, with two bunk beds, 4 twin mattresses, and optional RGB lighting. The third bedroom has a queen mattress and a spacious closet.
Additional features:
• Free Wi-Fi
• Linens, towels, pillows and comforters provided (Do not take our towels to the beach- use your own beach towels!)
• Kitchen appliances include: electric stove, oven, fridge + freezer, dishwasher, microwave, blender, coffeemaker, toaster oven
• Kitchen stocked with pots, pans, silverware, plates, bowls, mugs, glasses, grill tools, and more
• Dining table can extend to accommodate more people
• Laundry area with full-size washer and dryer
• New bidets in both bathrooms
• New, powerful AC unit in the living room
• Both TVs have Roku Guest TV - browse free TV, or use your regular streaming services with the reassurance that all your info will be removed when you check out!
• Security cameras on the exterior of the house for your peace of mind
Guest Access:
Self check-in with keypad entry, parking in front. Guests have access to the whole lower floor unit, porch, and deck to themselves. The backyard and upper unit are off-limits.
PLEASE NOTE: The upper unit is occupied. Please be respectful to the occupant and keep noise to reasonable levels during your stay. The upstairs occupant uses the stairs on the side of the house by the deck to access the upper unit.
House Rules and Other Notes:
• No pets allowed
• No smoking or vaping on the premises
• No parties or events
• Upper unit and backyard are off-limits
• Do not flush anything other than toilet paper- this house uses a septic system
• Our towels are strictly for indoor use only. Bring your own beach towels!
• The bunk beds are designed for children. Weight limit 150 lbs for the top bunks
• For the best island experience, we recommend bringing sunscreen and bug repellent
• The road to the house is a bit rough, unfortunately there is nothing we can do about that because it’s a municipal road. Drive slowly and you will be fine
• The road to the house passes by a commercial lot. They are not allowed to block the road - if they do, ask them to move their car and report the incident to us
• PLEASE NOTE: The upper unit is occupied, please be respectful to the occupant and keep noise to reasonable levels during your stay
We use Truvi for fraud prevention and property protection.
About the property:
The OBX Hidden Gem is the perfect place for nature lovers or a large family vacation! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath unit offers family-sized living all on one floor. Located a short walk away from the beach, trails, restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores, ice cream shops, mini golf, and more, and in driving distance of all the tourist destinations the Outer Banks has to offer.
When you arrive, you’ll immediately notice how private and peaceful the setting is, with a creek flowing right next to the home and island greenery on all sides. Our ample parking space can accommodate multiple cars. We have an outdoor shower and “boardwalk” area in the front to help rinse off sand after a beach trip. Relax on our spacious deck with a gorgeous waterfront view of Cape Creek, plenty of seating, and a new grill. Keep an eye out for local wildlife like herons! Connected to the deck is our fully-screened wraparound porch, where you can continue enjoying the outdoors without any pestering bugs.
Indoors, experience comfortable island living. You don’t have to worry about summer heat with fans and efficient AC units in every room. Our spacious kitchen is equipped with all the dishes and appliances you need and is ready for meals at home. The open-concept dining area is situated between the kitchen and living room, with large glass sliding doors providing a lovely view and easy access to the deck. The living room has plenty of seating and a futon that can function as an extra bed if needed. It’s also stocked with entertainment including TV, board games, books, and magazines.
The master bedroom is roomy and comes with a queen bed, a 40” TV, an attached master bathroom, and a large walk-in closet. The second bedroom is perfect for kids and has summer camp vibes, with two bunk beds, 4 twin mattresses, and optional RGB lighting. The third bedroom has a queen mattress and a spacious closet.
Additional features:
• Free Wi-Fi
• Linens, towels, pillows and comforters provided (Do not take our towels to the beach- use your own beach towels!)
• Kitchen appliances include: electric stove, oven, fridge + freezer, dishwasher, microwave, blender, coffeemaker, toaster oven
• Kitchen stocked with pots, pans, silverware, plates, bowls, mugs, glasses, grill tools, and more
• Dining table can extend to accommodate more people
• Laundry area with full-size washer and dryer
• New bidets in both bathrooms
• New, powerful AC unit in the living room
• Both TVs have Roku Guest TV - browse free TV, or use your regular streaming services with the reassurance that all your info will be removed when you check out!
• Security cameras on the exterior of the house for your peace of mind
Guest Access:
Self check-in with keypad entry, parking in front. Guests have access to the whole lower floor unit, porch, and deck to themselves. The backyard and upper unit are off-limits.
PLEASE NOTE: The upper unit is occupied. Please be respectful to the occupant and keep noise to reasonable levels during your stay. The upstairs occupant uses the stairs on the side of the house by the deck to access the upper unit.
House Rules and Other Notes:
• No pets allowed
• No smoking or vaping on the premises
• No parties or events
• Upper unit and backyard are off-limits
• Do not flush anything other than toilet paper- this house uses a septic system
• Our towels are strictly for indoor use only. Bring your own beach towels!
• The bunk beds are designed for children. Weight limit 150 lbs for the top bunks
• For the best island experience, we recommend bringing sunscreen and bug repellent
• The road to the house is a bit rough, unfortunately there is nothing we can do about that because it’s a municipal road. Drive slowly and you will be fine
• The road to the house passes by a commercial lot. They are not allowed to block the road - if they do, ask them to move their car and report the incident to us
• PLEASE NOTE: The upper unit is occupied, please be respectful to the occupant and keep noise to reasonable levels during your stay
We use Truvi for fraud prevention and property protection.
Amenities at ~ OBX Hidden Gem ~ Secluded Creekside Getaway
Non-smoking
Map of Buxton, NC
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2016
It was a pleasant surprise, since we were traveling with children, to find the Hatteras Lighthouse beach was manned by life guards. This beach has no homes near it, so any other Hatteras properties close to a beach will be close to an unguarded beach. With riptides, even if I had ocean-front, I think I would have driven to the guarded beach this home was so close to.
Seema was easy to deal with, and the unique floorplan with a separate upstairs living area (fridge, fusbol, etc.) was a good fit with the teens in our crowd.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2015
Really enjoyed our stay. The name definitely fits with "Hidden Gem". Close to entrance to Hatteras lighthouse access ramps 43 and 44. Would recommend to anyone.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2015
This is beautiful house with plenty of space. 4 big bed rooms, 2 large family rooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 huge kitchens and plenty of space to sit and eat. Whole house is in great condition with state of the art bathroom. Outside canal is beautiful and sitting and watching it from deck is so relaxing. This house is in main Buxton town and close to pretty much everything (short walking distance). We loved our stay there. Will highly recommend it for anyone.
6 / 10Average·Jul 2015
The village was great. Much nicer than anticipated. There were a few maintenance issues at the villa, but nothing that hindered us in anyway, and the owner said she would be fixing them. We did have two main complaints. The first is that there is no trash dumpster on site and you are responsible for the proper dumping of trash. The second and biggest complaint is the overabundance of bugs (namely mosquitoes). The property sites back in a semi-wooded area, next to a canal. Everyone received multiple, horrible mosquito bites while staying at the villa. We believe if the grounds were better maintained and treated this would not have been an issue, as we were not attacked by bugs anywhere else on the island. The mosquitoes made it impossible to go outside at the villa for any length of time, and therefore we could not properly enjoy the beautiful deck.
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Top rated by guests
8.8Excellent
(6 Ratings)
"Really enjoyed our stay. The name definitely fits with "Hidden Gem". Close to entrance to Hatteras lighthouse access ramps 43 and 44. Would recommend to anyone."
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