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Popular amenities
- Ocean view
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
Explore the area

Buxton, NC
- Cape Hatteras National SeashorePlace, Cape Hatteras National Seashore1 min walk
- Buxton Woods Nature TrailPlace, Buxton Woods Nature Trail2 min walk
- Cape Hatteras LighthousePlace, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse18 min walk
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About the neighborhood
Buxton
When you stay at this vacation home in Buxton, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Buxton Woods Nature Trail. .This vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lighthouse Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf.
What's nearby
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
- Buxton Woods Nature Trail - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
- Lighthouse Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
- Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Restaurants
- Diamond Shoals Restaurant - 11 min walk
- Angelo's Pizza - 12 min walk
- Tavern on 12 - 14 min drive
- Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - 18 min walk
- Bros Sandwich Shack - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Whelk – Dog-Friendly & Steps from Buxton Beach
Whelk – Renovated Dog-Friendly Buxton Townhome | Ocean Views & Steps from the Beach
Your Outer Banks getaway, your way—with flexible check-ins, family comfort, and the peaceful charm of Buxton waiting at Whelk.
Discover Whelk, a fully renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Buxton townhome in the coveted Cottages at the Cape community. Perfect for families, multi-generational groups, or a getaway with friends, this Outer Banks townhome offers a thoughtful layout that balances togetherness and privacy while keeping everyone close to the beach and the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
Step inside to enjoy recently updated (2025) furnishings, flooring, and appliances, all complemented by professionally decorated beach-inspired interiors. The main level features an open living and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen with ample counter space and storage, and a half bath. From here, step out onto the patio to enjoy ocean glimpses and the soothing sound of the surf. Upstairs, four bedrooms—including a King, two Queens, and a set of twin beds—share two full baths, comfortably sleeping up to eight guests. Central air-conditioning, a private washer/dryer, and free WiFi add modern convenience for the whole family.
Outside, you'll find an enclosed outdoor shower and free parking for four vehicles. Bring your pups along—this home is dog-friendly, welcoming up to two four-legged family members.
Flexible Stay Options
With flexible check-in options and short-stay availability, you can arrive any day of the week and enjoy as few as 3 nights in summer or 2 nights in the off-season—perfect for spontaneous beach escapes or long weekends.
Beach Access: 0.2 Mile/5-Minute Walk to Buxton Beach Access
Property Layout:
Top Level: King Bedroom; 2 Queen Bedrooms; Twin Bedroom; 2 Full Bathrooms; Laundry Area
Main Level: Open Living Area; Dining Area; Fully Equipped Kitchen; Half Bathroom; Patio with Ocean Glimpse
Beds: 1 King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins
Amenities:
Ocean Views
Short Stay Options
Renovated, Family-Friendly Townhome Layout
Central Air & Washer/Dryer
Short Walk to the Beach
Enclosed Outdoor Shower
Laptop-friendly Workspace
Board Game Table
Patio with Furniture
Dog-Friendly (2 Dogs Max)
Free Parking for 4 Vehicles
Playground & Picnic Area
WiFi
Location:
Nestled in the serene Cottages at the Cape, Whelk is just steps from Buxton's sandy beaches and the famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Explore local shops, restaurants, scenic trails, or head to the jetties for excellent fishing and surfing. This Outer Banks townhome delivers the perfect combination of convenience, comfort, and tranquil coastal charm.
Book Your Stay:
Flexible check-ins, short stays, and a family-focused layout make Whelk an ideal retreat to relax, reconnect, and make lasting memories on Hatteras Island.
Property Layout:
Top Level: King Bedroom; 2 Queen Bedrooms; Twin Bedroom; 2 Full Bathrooms; Laundry Area
Bottom Level: Open Living Area; Dining Area; Fully Equipped Kitchen; Half Bathroom; Patio
Beds: 1 King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins
Your Outer Banks getaway, your way—with flexible check-ins, family comfort, and the peaceful charm of Buxton waiting at Whelk.
Discover Whelk, a fully renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Buxton townhome in the coveted Cottages at the Cape community. Perfect for families, multi-generational groups, or a getaway with friends, this Outer Banks townhome offers a thoughtful layout that balances togetherness and privacy while keeping everyone close to the beach and the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
Step inside to enjoy recently updated (2025) furnishings, flooring, and appliances, all complemented by professionally decorated beach-inspired interiors. The main level features an open living and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen with ample counter space and storage, and a half bath. From here, step out onto the patio to enjoy ocean glimpses and the soothing sound of the surf. Upstairs, four bedrooms—including a King, two Queens, and a set of twin beds—share two full baths, comfortably sleeping up to eight guests. Central air-conditioning, a private washer/dryer, and free WiFi add modern convenience for the whole family.
Outside, you'll find an enclosed outdoor shower and free parking for four vehicles. Bring your pups along—this home is dog-friendly, welcoming up to two four-legged family members.
Flexible Stay Options
With flexible check-in options and short-stay availability, you can arrive any day of the week and enjoy as few as 3 nights in summer or 2 nights in the off-season—perfect for spontaneous beach escapes or long weekends.
Beach Access: 0.2 Mile/5-Minute Walk to Buxton Beach Access
Property Layout:
Top Level: King Bedroom; 2 Queen Bedrooms; Twin Bedroom; 2 Full Bathrooms; Laundry Area
Main Level: Open Living Area; Dining Area; Fully Equipped Kitchen; Half Bathroom; Patio with Ocean Glimpse
Beds: 1 King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins
Amenities:
Ocean Views
Short Stay Options
Renovated, Family-Friendly Townhome Layout
Central Air & Washer/Dryer
Short Walk to the Beach
Enclosed Outdoor Shower
Laptop-friendly Workspace
Board Game Table
Patio with Furniture
Dog-Friendly (2 Dogs Max)
Free Parking for 4 Vehicles
Playground & Picnic Area
WiFi
Location:
Nestled in the serene Cottages at the Cape, Whelk is just steps from Buxton's sandy beaches and the famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Explore local shops, restaurants, scenic trails, or head to the jetties for excellent fishing and surfing. This Outer Banks townhome delivers the perfect combination of convenience, comfort, and tranquil coastal charm.
Book Your Stay:
Flexible check-ins, short stays, and a family-focused layout make Whelk an ideal retreat to relax, reconnect, and make lasting memories on Hatteras Island.
Property Layout:
Top Level: King Bedroom; 2 Queen Bedrooms; Twin Bedroom; 2 Full Bathrooms; Laundry Area
Bottom Level: Open Living Area; Dining Area; Fully Equipped Kitchen; Half Bathroom; Patio
Beds: 1 King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby, sledding nearby, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping mall
- Near the marina
- Near the sea
Things to do
- Optional golf privileges
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Family Groups Only. We (Seaside Vacations) are a vacation realty company and per NC real-estate laws a signed lease is required.
The beach gear rental credit is available May 22 - September 25, 2026 at participating homes only.
2026 Private Pool Dates: March 28 - October 23
Community Pool Dates: generally Memorial Day - Labor Day.
Dates are approximate & are not guaranteed
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
1010514