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8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 194100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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Waves, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rodanthe Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Salvo Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waves

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find beach and Rodanthe Beach. Salvo Beach and Rodanthe Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rodanthe Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Salvo Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 12 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 20 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hoy Lechon - Asian Inspired BBQ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mirro’s Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★

Looney Dunes #104 in Waves, NC

This amazing oceanfront home named "Looney Dunes" has everything you need and more to have the best vacation ever! Wake up to the calming sounds of the ocean and take full advantage of this 4,100-square-foot oceanfront beach home with 8 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. 5 bedrooms are master bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. 7 king beds, one twin bed, and 2 bunk beds.

2024 updates: New 2-tier rear deck, 11 new Smart TVs 43"-85", new King beds w/ new bedding, many interior updates. New LVP flooring, renovated upstairs master bath w double vanity, new upstairs half bath, new kitchen pantry, removed popcorn ceilings & fresh interior paint!

2025 updates to include: 2 additional new full bathrooms to make this home 8BR/8BA & brand new pool side tiki bar.

The main floor has panoramic views of the ocean, with open concept kitchen, living room, dining room and kitchen nook. The kitchen has a large island with a breakfast bar and seating. The living room has plenty of natural sunlight, cathedral ceilings, with fans and hardwood floors throughout. There is a gorgeous new sectional couch, and plenty of comfortable seating for the whole family. The dining room and nook are spacious and comfortable, with lots of board games for the whole family to enjoy.

Your entire family will revel in all the amenities this beautiful home has to offer. Take advantage of the private in-home mini theater room with a 85" TV, surround sound, and seating for 9 adults. Spend time with family or friends playing pool while others in your party play cards at the 6 person poker table or making drinks at the wetbar. A total of 11 Smart TVs were added to this home in February 2023, including a new 65" Smart TV in the main living room.

There is something to do for everyone at Looney Dunes! Relax by the large private pool, unwind from a day at the beach in the six-person hot tub, chill out on the sunroom porch, or soak up rays from the large furnished sun decks. This property has a pool that can be heated for $600. When pool heat is purchased, heaters are set to 85 degrees, but pool temperature cannot be guaranteed. Pool is open April 1st - October 31st.
Take a leisurely stroll to the ocean, only steps away. A charcoal grill is ready to grill up the fresh catch of the day. With a spacious great room, comfortable furnishings, and tasteful decor, Looney Dunes welcomes those that would like to escape to the perfect island getaway.

This home comes with all linens, includes bed service made and bath towels for every stay year round. It also comes with toilet paper for each bathroom and a starter package of kitchen & bath supplies.
Prior to your arrival, you'll be given an electronic code for keyless entry.

Note: This home is under new ownership and management effective January 2023. Many exciting upgrades were completed for the 2024 season to maximize your comfort and enjoyment of this exceptional oceanfront home including new rear decks, renovated upstairs master bath, new upstairs half bath, all new LVP flooring, fresh paint, new pool table, new ceiling fans and much more!

Guest can cancel for any reason with partial refund when you purchase Cancel For Any Reason Travel Insurance.
Cancel For Any Reason Travel insurance can be purchased within 14 days of booking.
Standard Travel Insurance can also be purchase anytime 30 days or more prior to check-in date.

8 Bedrooms, 8.5 Baths
(8 masters) 7 king beds, 1 twin, 2 bunks
Full linens including sheets (with beds made), bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths provided year round
Non-smoking
11 Smart TVs (1-85" Smart TV in theater room, 1-65" Smart TV in living room)
Game room with pool table, dining / poker table, Smart TV, and refrigerator
Theater room with recliners & comfortable seating for 9
Grill - charcoal
Electronic keyless door lock
2 Outdoor showers
WiFi
Wedding and special event features (approval required - call for details and costs)
14' x 25' Private heated swimming pool (Open April 1 - October 31)
6-Person hot tub
Direct beach access; wheelchair beach access ramp also available 3 doors down
Dog friendly

This home is owned & managed by Hatteras Island Vacation Rentals.

More payment options available after booking.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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

General

  • Unit size: 4,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guest can cancel for any reason when purchasing "Cancel For Any Reason Travel Insurance". See details.
Guests required to sign owner rental agreement

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Up to 5 dogs w approval. Aggressive dogs not permi

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ to the airport?

This vacation home is 32.9 mi (41-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ to downtown Waves?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Waves.

8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hunter M.

Great Stay!

Has everything you’ll need for a great stay in waves! The owners are also very hospitable and will be more than happy to assist in any way they can!
Verified

8/10 Good

Terri L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house is huge, and the steps are many. The bedrooms are large and roomy. It was really nice sitting on the back decks and listening to the waves crash onto the beach, which you have easy access to the beach from the house. Perfect view of the sun rising.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Nice space, great location, responsive owner

This house was a great space for our group of 15. Everyone was comfortable in their own rooms and there was space for people to get away from the group if needed. Beach was beautiful and not crowded.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Family trip

Very nice house lots of room! Great pool area.
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Overall great place to stay. Some minor issues but the host was quick to fix. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay T.

Beach paradise

Excellent beach vacation residence Fully stocked ample accommodation with beach front location with pool, outdoor hot tub , grill and many other amenities We enjoyed our vacation at this very clean and nice comfortable house Thank you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Molly T.

Amazing trip, great location!

Beautiful beach house! Beach access over the dune is super close. Host was very responsive and made sure we loved our vacation. The pool and hot tub were perfect to still enjoy the weather, especially for the windy days. The decks were perfect for sunrise coffee and relaxing. You can tell the owners really care and want you to enjoy your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

raymond c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
needs some TLC. Tattered screens, mold on 1st & 2ndfloor. No mixer, even though we had asked about ability to bake before we booked.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Vacation

Loonie Dunes is a nice place. It is showing signs of wear, but for the most part fit our needs well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Looney Dunes

Awesome house with lots of space. Host was very responsive. Highly recommend to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

We really enjoyed our week at Looney Dunes to Celebrate My 70th Birthday and Easter Weekend!

The House met all our expectations. It had enough bathroom and bedrooms to accommodate 17 of my Kids, spouses& grandkids. The pool and Hot tub were great too. We loved walking the short distance to the beach everyday and collecting shells on the beach. The two outdoor showers were amazing after coming back from the beach. My grandkids loved the movie room to watch movies at night. All in all, it was an Amazing Week!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Great family gathering vacation

Great house for large family gathering- we had 3 families with 6 young kids and 2 teenagers. The home accommodates this easily with access to a variety of recreational activities. Very easy access to the ocean side. There were beach chairs and boogie boards already at the home, although we brought our own. Pool and hot tub were also a hit. We ate at the house so I cannot comment on local restaurants, but the house had all the essentials and more for cooking and storing leftovers. We had a problem with the washing machine, but the management team was very responsive and fixed the problem very quickly. All in all a fabulous week.
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

Really nice overall, but some of the pics are a little misleading. Furniture is a bit worn. Owner was always available when I messaged him and got back to me in a timely manner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marci S.

Great house!

We had a great week at Looney Dunes! The house was fantastic. Having a bathroom for each bedroom (most en suites) was amazing! The house was squeaky clean. The bathrooms were up to date and nice! The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. The theater room was enjoyed by all. The hot tub was very popular and had such an easy to use cover. No one needed help to wrestle it on and off. The pool is a nice size and fairly deep. The deck area and outdoor furniture by the pool was in good shape, sturdy and there was enough for everyone to enjoy being poolside. The pool deck lighting was great too. And everything in the house was in working order. We didn’t find broken or unable to use features or items. We brought our pup and he enjoyed the vacation along with us! Would recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jami G.

Lovely house with everything you need!

We loved this home & our stay in Waves. The home had everything we needed, the kitchen was well outfitted, the pool and hot tub were great, the living room area was big enough for all 18 of us to be in at once, and the beds were comfortable and clean. The house was also more well kept than the one we stayed in last year. The rental team was very responsive. Waves is quiet and uncrowded. While you have to travel a bit to get to a "real" grocery store, the little corner store was quite well stocked. We did have a visit from the infamous biting flies on our first day, so bring your bug spray just in case! A lot of the bedrooms in this house have only a king bed, so some children had to sleep on air mattresses but it all worked out. (Our house last year had several different bed configurations which worked out perfectly for our families).
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house for what we needed

We chose this house because we weren't sure of the weather in October. The movie theater room was a big hit with all the kids, and the pool table was a hit for the adults. We loved having bedrooms and bathrooms on all the floors, and the kids loved staying together in the bunk bedroom. The walk to the beach was a breeze, and it was nice to be able to have our own pool since the waves were pretty wild while we were there. Communication and check-in/out were a breeze. Dollar General and Waves Market and Deli are right up the road, which came in handy. It was a great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

JarHead 1.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet retreat

Well the area is great if your looking for a quite family style vacation. Wave's Deli and Lisa's Pizza have great eats. There is a Dollar General right there as well, any other big items you may need are within 15-20min drive to Avon. The property itself is needs some TLC. Pictures in ad are from a few years ago I think. Pool looked pristine in pic's but in reality needed to be refinished but has new furniture. Cleanliness was good but did find baby socks laying on couch and food particles "cereal" in the tray on coffee table. Talked to property MGR and he was very helpful in to resolve any issues that may need to be taken care of. I would not be hesitate to rent this house again if we would return to the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk is about 30 min and has all the entertainment needs a kid would want.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Week at the Outer Banks

For the cost it really didn’t meet my expectations. Arrived for our early check in and it wasn’t ready. I understand that happens but if they are cleaning that long it should be clean. The garbage cans were overflowing at the road. On can blew sideways in a storm and the trash people wouldn’t pick it up. The rug in the main living area should have been thrown away 2 seasons ago. The grass was long and un kept looking the only one near us. Also found roaches and fleas but they did say the people before us destroyed the house. The closeness to the beach awesome and all the kids had a blast in the pool. If I was asked would I stay there again maybe would be a truthful answer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Peggy R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
I don't like to leave a poor review, but I was encouraged by my whole group to leave an honest review. I've waited 4 weeks to write this as I don't want to be negative; I will be honest and you can make up your own mind.We arrived on a Saturday late afternoon to find:1. An exterior door not only unable to CLOSE but also unable to be LOCKED so it was completely unsecured. I texted the owner 3 times and called twice. The maintenance did not come until the next mid-morning. For such a severe maintenance issue, I think the response should have been immediate. The house should not have been rented until security was assured.2. Without going into great detail, the entire home was so dirty. The kitchen cupboards were dirty, with old crumbs and food in the drawers. The floors, surprisingly, were not only dirty with sand and gravel but were filthy. We took our shoes off - respecting the home - and within 15 minutes of walking around, our socks were almost black!3. We went to get the broom and mop to clean the floors so we could walk on the floors without shoes and the cleaning tools were unbelievable! Black, dirty and filthy!4. There was so much dust and dirt on the light fixture above the dining table, we couldn't eat there until my sister got up on a chair to clean it.....then she had to clean the table as all the filth and dead bugs were now laying there.5. None of us dared turn on any of the ceiling fans (which would have been a welcomed treat given the wa
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

chris t.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025