Whelk – Dog-Friendly & Steps from Buxton Beach

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. The space 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. Book direct with Seaside Vacations to get our best price and the area’s most flexible layaway plan—start your Outer Banks vacation with just $300 down and interest-free monthly payments for up to 14 months. 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 Patio with Furniture Dog-Friendly (2 Dogs Max) Free Parking for 4 Vehicles Playground & Picnic Area Laptop-friendly Workspace Board Game Table 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 Guest access The Entire Home, parking at the home. Other things to note Once we receive your reservation we will send you a second Seaside Vacations lease via email. Please sign this in addition to the Airbnb lease and return within 24 hours to confirm your reservation. This email will provide instructions to add optional extras, such as travel interruption insurance, pet fee for pet-friendly homes, early check-in fee, late check-out fee, pool heat fee, wedding/event fee for applicable homes. Minimum Age to Rent: 25 Family Groups Only Personal email address and signed lease are required to confirm reservation. Reservations not confirmed within 48 hours will be considered guest cancellation and will be reported to Airbnb as such. This email will provide instructions to add optional extras, such as travel interruption insurance, pet fee for additional pets at pet-friendly homes*, early check-in fee*, late check-out fee*, pool heat fee*, for applicable homes. *Only applies to certain homes. Pet Friendly or No Pets is specified in the Things to Know section. Early check-in and late check-out are only applicable on homes with 5 bedrooms or less. Please inquire to see if the pool is able to be heated. *Please note: Pool open and close dates are approximate and are not guaranteed to open or close on the dates specified above. Heated service for private pools is only available on homes that offer pool heat as an amenity (inquire with us) and requires one week’s notice prior to your date of arrival. There is an additional fee to heat the pool. Cost varies according to pool size. Please reach out to us to find out the cost to heat a specific pool. Most pool heaters heat five to eight degrees above outside air temperatures. Outdoor community pools are generally open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but the exact date for each community pool varies. Reach out to us for exact dates. The Outer Banks is a remote location with natural surroundings. Therefore, some pests, including Palmetto Bugs and midges, are common to the area and may be found inside homes.