Near Outer Banks Beaches, Oceanfront, Family-Friendly House w/ Private Washer/Dryer, Ocean View, AC, WiFi provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathrooms1897 sq ft
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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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, Family-Friendly House w/ Private Washer/Dryer, Ocean View, AC, WiFi
Who doesn't love Recess? Located on a quiet corner oceanfront lot at the end of Hatteras village, Recess has two carports, a shower, and is an easy walk to the beach, boat docks, and shops. The first level entry has a hall bath with a tub/shower combo and a laundry nook with stacked machines. The first bedroom has a flatscreen TV and shares a bathroom with a tub and shower combo with the second bedroom that features a flatscreen TV. The third bedroom is an oceanfront room with a flatscreen TV. The second level features a tall ceiling and two stories of floor-to-ceiling windows. The well-furnished living room has a large flatscreen TV with a stereo and a DVD player. The tiled kitchen has a breakfast bar and a nearby dining area. An overflow room has access to a half bath. The large, third-story, main bedroom has a cathedral ceiling, a flatscreen TV, and a DVD player, plus a bath with a shower featuring a captivating stained glass marlin. Recess has always been your favorite time, now make it your special vacation place.
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 weather.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
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
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children allowed
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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
About the area
Located in Hatteras, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve, while Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum and Frisco Native American Museum are cultural highlights. Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts and Buxton Seafood 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 horse riding nearby. Visit our Hatteras travel guide
Does Oceanfront, Family-Friendly House w/ Private Washer/Dryer, Ocean View, AC, WiFi have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Oceanfront, Family-Friendly House w/ Private Washer/Dryer, Ocean View, AC, WiFi pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Oceanfront, Family-Friendly House w/ Private Washer/Dryer, Ocean View, AC, WiFi?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Oceanfront, Family-Friendly House w/ Private Washer/Dryer, Ocean View, AC, WiFi?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Oceanfront, Family-Friendly House w/ Private Washer/Dryer, Ocean View, AC, WiFi located?
Nestled on the beach, this Hatteras vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Teach's Lair Marina and Outer Banks Beaches. Hatteras Landing Marina and Pamlico Sound are also within 10 minutes.
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This house was exactly what we needed for several days away. Beautiful view of the beach, sunrise and sunset. Easy access to the beach. Well equipped kitchen and games. Will book again.
Bryn M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tori S.
Nov 16, 2024
Recess House
The house was absolutely amazing! It was perfectly situated on the beach and central to everything we wanted to do!! This house is ABSOLUTELY going on our revisit list!!
Tori S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Mary E M.
Oct 20, 2024
Great location
We liked the setup and location of the house. Great ocean views and close to the ferry. We did have contact with Vacasa about a few maintenance issues.
Mary E M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Timothy S.
Jun 11, 2024
Great family time at the beach
Our family had a wonderful and relaxing time at Recess. Plenty of room, love the bedroom configuration, and outside deck. Especially liked the easy and level walking path to the beach. Risky Business is a great fish store just a couple of minutes away. Overall, great vacation with the children and grandchildren. Hope to come again next year.
Timothy S.
Verified
8/10 Good
Andrew J.
Mar 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Relaxing, quiet beach house!
We really enjoyed the house and location. But the house is very musty, could've been cleaner and Vacasa is very difficult to deal with. The door codes they give do NOT work. Took quite a while in cold windy conditions to get into the home. But once in, it was everything we'd expect from a beach house.
Very easy access to the beach.
Would've been helpful to have a few pantry essentials like salt, pepper and number 4 coffee filters.
Be sure to stop at the Food Lion in Avon on your way in and get anything you think you might need. Kitchen was well stocked with cookware and dishes. Cafe Pamlico is the best place to eat out.
The setting of this home is phenomenal! Right on the ocean, near the ferry terminal and museums. The views from the great room and deck were mesmerizing. Easy beach access, well stocked kitchen, plenty of board games, great supply of linens and paper products. We really hope to have the opportunity to stay here again.
Alison B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
David N.
Mar 29, 2021
Beautiful Seaside Rental
Nicely renovated, lots of great ocean views, perfect location.
David N.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ramona D.
Jul 3, 2023
Great location
Nice peaceful home in a great location. Beautiful views. Well stocked kitchen.
Ramona D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joseph C.
Nov 20, 2021
The facility was very accommodating, I would strongly recommend. d.
I loved the cleanness and the overall beauty.
Joseph C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
Mar 12, 2021
Super clean!
We loved our stay at Recess! We were impressed by the cleanliness and the accommodations throughout. The view from the deck as well as inside the house was breath taking. We will definitely be back!!!!
Jennifer B.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Maureen M.
Feb 2, 2023
A lovely home.
Being so close to the beach was terrific.
We wished the home had screens so you could open the windows and listen to the ocean.
Beautiful sunrises and perfect beach access.
Conveniently located to the best restaurants, the ferry, and other activities.
Maureen M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stuart S.
Oct 4, 2021
Sept. 26 to Oct. 3
Comfortable for 4 guests
View from the deck is awesome
Stuart S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sanford M.
Jul 14, 2021
awesome views
this is a great house and has an awesome view. just a few steps to the beach right out the door. ten of us styed and it was plenty big. defiantly recommend it.
Sanford M.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Jeff B.
Jul 14, 2025
Great location. A/C went out in upper level…
This house is in a perfect location for beach access and has everything you need for a great stay.
The air conditioning in the upper level went out the last two days of our stay and was blowing heat instead of cool air. We shut it off and slept with the fan but it was very hot and rest of rooms were full in the house. Tried to contact Vacasa about compensation but they only returned one call with a message, then I was unable to reach them or get a return call. For the cost to rent this unit for nearly a week, it would seem fair to get compensated for failed A/C in the summer…
Jeff B.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Heather B.
Aug 7, 2022
Nice house, but
The master bathroom shower wasn’t clean and there wasn’t a grill like the listing stated. The house was nice and we loved the location!
Heather B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
scott w.
Nov 15, 2021
Beautiful home with an even better View!
Despite the fact we were held up for two days,
(due to Rt12 flooding), The five days we had were amazing. The house was in great shape and the view of the ocean was perfect. The location allowed to walk out and fish the days we were not able to drive on. This was a great rental. Looking forward to renting it again next year! Thank you for letting us rent your property.
Scott W.
For the second time we rented the same house, but now there was seven of us staying. Thank you. all was great. Also - we appreciate quick resolution to the bbq issue.
Overall - a very successful vacation in the beautiful place. See you, in a couple of years again. maciek
Maciek B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Terri W.
Jul 4, 2022
Breathtaking views
If you are looking for a house with a view you cannot possibly get any better than this! We would definitely stay here again. As a matter of fact we’ve already checked the calendar but have found that the house is completely booked through October of this year and from April to October next year. The ONLY negative comment I could make is that the bed in the master bedroom was not comfortable.
Terri W.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Janice O.
Jan 18, 2022
Everything Closed
First off, the view is AMAZING! But, the owner needs to replace (or remove) the blinds in the living area, since most are broken. Also, Hatteras completely shuts down in the winter, meaning NO restaurants were open, which is unfortunate. Although the plan to rent this house again, it won’t be during the winter.
We came down to Hatteras from Maine for a family wedding. 2 families stayed in this house and it was very comfortable! Great location close to beach and quick drive to store/etc. the listing said a propane grill was provided- it was not present when we arrived. But within an hour a loaner grill was delivered along with extra towels we requested. It was a quick and favorable response! My only complaints are the late check in having smalll children and several bedrooms were missing blinds. We made it work, but that should probably be addressed soon!
I’ll preface this with the fact that our stay was the perfect storm of problems and one of the main issues was too many governing bodies – Vrbo, Vacasa, the local rental managers, and the owners. The house is generally livable, but its age and need of repair made our stay utterly awful. Since I can’t get Vrbo or Vacasa to respond, I’ll put this here. The owners can do what they like with this info. Only my husband and I stayed in this eight-person house. Knowing that the weather might be bad, we opted for a place on the water so that we could at least have a view. This turned out to be a bad decision since gale force winds, flooding roads, and COVID essentially confined us to the house. I’ll briefly outline the issues we had:
1) The owner controlled the thermostat, so we froze the first night.
2) There was no water pressure (literally no water came out of many sinks) for three of the four days we were there. We could barely flush toilets, often couldn't wash our hands, take showers, or do dishes, much less fill a glass to drink or cook. After calling many times, it took me threatening to leave (the afternoon before we checked out) for them to get a plumber there and blow the sand out of the line. To be fair, the rental managers did send someone the day before to get the thermostat working and confirm there was no water, but we went another full day without anyone checking in as promised.
3) The power went out the last night for the whole neighborhood. When you’re dealing with three flights of stairs in pitch dark on an island, it’s scary and there were no flashlights or anything for use to use until they came on.
4) The property in general was livable, but the shingles on the roof were loose and slammed against the roof all night, the deck was unfinished and the tarp hit against the house all night. When we could finally shower on the last day, the shower downstairs didn't drain etc. etc. I also assume the house’s ability to sway in the wind is planned, but the master on the third floor swayed like a boat and popped constantly all night. When you’re from earth-quake country this is unnerving. 5) When the wind finally calmed down the last afternoon, we were surrounded by construction on both sides – saws and hammering the whole time.
the long chains of calling Vacasa, to call the rental manager, to call the owners, was ridiculous. Also, not responding to a major plumbing issue or providing any solutions (another rental, refund) was ridiculous.