Oceanfront - Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room. Catch the 1st Wave in Waves! - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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December 2024

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January 2025

Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Washer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Waves, NC

beach
3 min drive
Rodanthe Pier
4 min drive
Dairy Queen
11 min walk
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
44 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanfront - Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room. Catch the 1st Wave in Waves!

OCEANFRONT Waves - O'Neal Road - Be the 1st to catch the sun and surf at 1st WAVE, a luxury home boasting wide ocean frontage that will make you feel like #1! Located on a quiet cul de sac, this tastefully decorated home lends a boutique hotel feel. With larger than average room sizes, this spacious home welcomes families right from the start with many delightful amenities. The ground floor is devoted to having fun in the game room with pool table and a wet bar with full-size refrigerator and microwave. There is also a king master bedroom plus kid-friendly bunk room and full bath nearby. Step outside to the oceanfront pool area with Tiki bar and your own private beach path to the ocean. The second floor features an XL king master suite with private bath, another king master bedroom with private bath and two other spacious bedrooms (queen, 2 single) that share a half bath and a full hall bath. All bedrooms on this level have access to the generous deck with ample seating. Up on the top level is a second XL king master suite with private bath and access to the top deck with hot tub, along with the open and airy great room with a wall of windows framing a 1st class oceanfront view! A flat screen TV and stereo invite staying in for the evening while the kids play downstairs. The gourmet kitchen with gas stove, granite countertops, and breakfast bar will please the chef in your group and the screened porch enables dining al fresco. Cleanup is a breeze with two sinks and two dishwashers. Your family will be in 7th heaven with a vacation in 1st Wave!

New for 2024: Home will no longer be pet friendly.
New for 2023: New paint. Pool resurfaced. Bathroom refurbished.

(4 masters) 1 king, 1 king, 1 king, 1 king, 1 queen, 2 single, 1 pyramid bunk and 1 set of bunks
Full linens including sheets (with beds made), bath towels, hand towels, washcloths provided May 17 - August 29, 2025. Additional linens and towels available for rent.

Non-smoking
2 Dishwashers (kitchen)
9 Flat screen TVs (1-47” and 1-55”)
Wet bar with full-size refrigerator and microwave
Game room with pool table
Screened porch with furniture
Grill - gas
Workstation
Fish cleaning table with water and lights
Outdoor shower
Electronic keyless door lock
WiFi
15' x 29' Private swimming pool with tiki bar (Open March 29 - October 31, 2025; heat available)
8-Person hot tub
Pillows and blankets
Welcome bag
Pets not permitted

*Please note that this property has a pool that can be heated for $600. Pool heaters, when pool heat is purchased, are set to 80 degrees, but pool temperature cannot be guaranteed.

This property is managed by Surf or Sound Realty.

More payment options available after booking.

Vacation Rental Protection Plan: This required non-refundable $95 plan covers accidental damage within the home with a coverage limit of $3,000. It does not cover theft or willful misconduct. You must notify Surf or Sound Realty of any damage that occurs during your occupancy or this coverage will be void. Coverage is effective at time of check-in and ends at time of check-out.

More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

*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.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of beach. Features include an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and an arcade/game room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
Free WiFi
Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub
Just a 2-minute drive from Rodanthe Beach and a few minutes from beach

This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Barbecue grills and an arcade/game room are also featured at this vacation home.

Property manager

Surf or Sound Realty

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Pool/Spa

Private pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
A hot tub

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge (full size)
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Blender
Paper towels
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

7 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

7 bathrooms
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
Pool or billiards table
Games room

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairwells
Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 84
No lifts
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Limited housekeeping
Wet bar
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

Near the ocean
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Near a health or beauty spa
Near outlet shopping
In a village

Things to do

Fish-cleaning table on site
Jet skiing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Cycling nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Swimming nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 27

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

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Oceanfront - Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room. Catch the 1st Wave in Waves! Reviews

6.6

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

12 Jul 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice house but needs maintenance

For those with elderly members in their group, be aware that the house has three levels and to get to the kitchen from the ground floor, there are 27 steps to climb. Also the dune to the beach can be difficult to navigate for those with mobility issues. Here are the good, and the bad: • The good – the home was reasonably well furnished. The kitchen was adequate for a large group, but two of the burners on the stove needed to be lit with a match. • The bad - in one of the bathrooms (on the first level), the shower enclosure had a large crack and the fiberglass debris was still in the shower when we arrived. In another bedroom on the first level, the television became unwatchable after five minutes. Someone from Surf or Sound came out mid-week to look at the television, but determined that a new cable box was needed. That didn’t happen so no TV in that bedroom for the week. Housekeeping was lacking. There was still sand on the floors in some bedrooms and dirt in the corners of the bathroom floors. Not enough towels were left for each bathroom, but this was corrected on the second day. The bins containing soiled linens remained on the porch the entire week. The grill was not used all week due to its condition. The entrance to long drive leading to the house had several large potholes that really needed to be avoided. Lastly, there was an odor emanating from the bunkbed bedroom on the bottom floor. It smelled like a dirty diaper.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Nina B.

28 Apr 2021

This house was not maintained

We had a lot of issues with this property. The house was not maintained. There were many boards that were not nailed in that were safety hazards. We had two kids fall through and hurt themselves. Also, we chose this house for the heated pool listing. The pool was not heated and not one attempted to fix this problem. The ocean was too cold for swimming, so we were relying on a heated pool. We let the realtor know as soon as we arrived and there was absolutely no attempt to fix this problem. The children only went to the pool one time, during which one tripped on the uneven concrete and torn off his toe nail. The dryer was so packed with lint that it was a fire hazard. We only learned about this when it took 5+ cycles to dry a small load. The inner lint vent was cleaned, but the outer tube was packed with lint. We all went home with bags of dirty laundry, as we couldn't do it at the house. No one attempted to rectify these problems. We went to the Surf or Sound office and were told someone would reach out to us. As of today (Wednesday of the following week) no one has check in.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ralph Z.

28 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for the family.

The property was what you would expect for a beach vacation rental. Plenty of room; great location. The only issue was the A/C was not functioning upon our arrival. It got pretty hot for a couple of days. We arrived on a Saturday and the A/C was fixed on Tuesday. They actually replaced two outside units. I doubt you would have any issues with it now. We were very comfortable after the A/C was repaired.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

3 Oct 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lesson learned after 2019 hurricane Dorian

Our week was cut short by 3 days because of the hurricane, something that can’t be predicted or is anyone’s fault, it’s a roll of the dice every year if weather is going to hamper any vacation - we were happy to wait until given the go ahead to check-in. We received an email telling us Surf or Sound Realty had inspected their properties and luckily they all sustained either minor damage or none at all - we were cleared to enter the island and start our vacation on Tuesday in lieu of Saturday, we were excited! It became apparent the realty office’s opinion of a property that is ready to accept vacationers and our opinion are pole opposites. The moment we entered, our breath was taken away by a putrid, acrid, ammonia laced odor, it was if we had walked into a cats litter box. We immediately opened windows to create cross ventilation and hoped that would help. Our granddaughter sat on the leather couch to turn the TV on and asked me why it was wet. Everything in the house, from furniture, curtains, the mattress all the way to the complimentary roll of toilet paper was damp, we hoped airing the house out would not only help the odor but the dampness too. Then to top it off, the cable and internet were not working. Do you know what it’s like vacationing with an 11 year old that can’t watch TV or get on the internet.....it’s brutal. I immediately called to have Maintenance come fix that problem (that was Tuesday around 2:45pm) fast forward, it was finally fixed THURSDAY. We paid the extra charge to have the pool heated -assuming it was full of cold hurricane water we figured it would probably take 24 hours or more to heat to 80 degrees. We checked it Wednesday and Thursday and the temp didn’t change. My husband investigated & found the heater control box - you guessed it, it was OFF, he flipped it to ON and nothing happened, it was broken and never heated the pool. Plus, the pool was never cleaned while we were there, a paper on the fridge said the pool will be cleaned twice a week. A representative from Surf or Sound Realty visited Thursday to access the odor and dampness, he admitted our house took on water during the hurricane and they didn’t have time to run the fans to dry everything up. In my opinion, the house was NOT ready to occupy. Stench, dampness, no cable or internet, no pool heat...tell me this prior to my arrival and let ME decide if I want to still come, that’s just the right thing to do.