Island Fantasea- Short Walk to Beach- Lower Level
Cottage in Buxton, NC
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
About this cottage rental
This lower level duplex cottage is only about 200 feet from the beach. Renting Island Fantasea gives you access to a master suite with a king bed and full bath, and the other two bedrooms each have a double and twin size bed offering a comfortable and spacious vacation for up to 8 guests! Enjoy a fully stocked kitchen with comfortable living area with large plush sofas and small dining area. Offering all the basics to get you started on your vacation, such as toilet paper and paper towels, we're certain you'll be happy upon arrival. With access to a resort pool and spa, fish cleaning stations, and unlimited beach access, Island FantaSea is sure to make all you vacation Fanta-seas come true!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Buxton, NC
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent property and location.
5.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great vacation place to rent. Very close to the beach and is a place that allows us to bring our dog. The apartment was very roomy.
5.0 / 5.0
Prefect
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beach House 291 was perfect for our family of 8. We had plenty of room for our large family and was very clean and well-maintained. No complaints here our beach vacation was perfect.
4.0 / 5.0
Awe
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was the second visit in a row. I didn't renew because I won't be close enough to action next yea.year.. worth every penny
5.0 / 5.0
Just what we needed...
About as close to perfect as a beach rental could be. Great room layout with 3 corner bedrooms and a central entertainment/family room with adjacent kitchen. It's just a very short walk from the beach, too. We had a great time. Thank you.
4.0 / 5.0
Very nice place to stay
Nice house close to water. It was very clean, and had a convenient kitchen for breakfast every morning. TV’s in every room with Netflix, Disney +, etc. for everyone to enjoy. Really good pizza place just up the road within walking distance.
The only downside to our trip was the ceilings on the bottom floor are apparently very thin, and there was a family with two toddlers and two dogs above us that apparently never really slept. With that being said, I would still absolutely stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had an excellent time once again. Great location, good fishing , and good times had by all the guys. Thanks again for another wonderful stay
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our family had a great time visiting our son who works near the Rental.
5.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The week was very nice. Our rental was clean. It was located about 1,00 feet from the beach. We went fishing a number of days. We found when Monday, after Thanksgiving rolled around the diner was closed. Only place open was The Point.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic location and accomodations
Everything was perfect. The proximity to the beach and ocean was incredible. The accommodations were furnished wonderfully and fit our family of four wonderfully.
2.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice place. We had 5 guests and a dog and we had a great time. We didn’t see easy beach access and had to climb over the sand bags. Not a very wide beach area. We did visit for New Year’s so beach access wasn’t a big issue for us. One area on the steps was not lit very well but manageable. You will hear upstairs guests walking around. Make notice of your bill because if you bring a pet it will not show on your final statement but it will show up on your credit card - verbiage does state that you will not receive a final statement. No elevator. Overall a nice stay and I do recommend.
4.0 / 5.0
Cozy cabin
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice place. We had 5 guests and a dog and we had a great time. We didn’t see easy beach access and had to climb over the sand bags. Not a very wide beach area. We did visit for New Year’s so beach access wasn’t a big issue for us. One area on the steps was not lit very well but manageable. You will hear upstairs guests walking around. Make notice of your bill because if you bring a pet it will not show on your final statement but it will show up on your credit card - verbiage does state that you will not receive a final statement. No elevator. Overall a nice stay and I do recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Nice place
Clean
Could use few more kitchen tools for cooking and hand washing dishes
Could not start dishwasher
5.0 / 5.0
We love Lighthouse View!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our 2nd year staying at Lighthouse View in a cottage. It’s great to have the option of pool and restrooms to change even before our house is ready. Although checkin was at 3 or 4, our house was ready at 1:30. They send a text which is wonderful - no need to check back with them for updates. We love the keypad door locks so there are no lost keys to worry about and the children can come and go easily. Although I mistakenly booked a “pet friendly” cottage, there was no evidence of pets inside or even outside. The entire property feels very safe, guests are very friendly, and it is quiet at night. The beach is very healthy - ghost crabs, cochina clams, minnows in the surf, and no trash in the sand. We like that we do not have to bring bed linens and extra blankets are available without having to ask. I do prefer the towel exchange over washing towels while we are there but also appreciate the washer / dryer on site. One of the best features are the dumpsters located throughout the property - no hour of garbage truck going house to house loudly dumping trash cans in the wee hours of the morning! Great for families with so many options of room configurations that you can stay in a different unit each time if needed but still know what to expect. Great location overall and the price is even better for the size and amenities. Highly recommend!
2.5 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our 2nd year staying at Lighthouse View in a cottage. It’s great to have the option of pool and restrooms to change even before our house is ready. Although checkin was at 3 or 4, our house was ready at 1:30. They send a text which is wonderful - no need to check back with them for updates. We love the keypad door locks so there are no lost keys to worry about and the children can come and go easily. Although I mistakenly booked a “pet friendly” cottage, there was no evidence of pets inside or even outside. The entire property feels very safe, guests are very friendly, and it is quiet at night. The beach is very healthy - ghost crabs, cochina clams, minnows in the surf, and no trash in the sand. We like that we do not have to bring bed linens and extra blankets are available without having to ask. I do prefer the towel exchange over washing towels while we are there but also appreciate the washer / dryer on site. One of the best features are the dumpsters located throughout the property - no hour of garbage truck going house to house loudly dumping trash cans in the wee hours of the morning! Great for families with so many options of room configurations that you can stay in a different unit each time if needed but still know what to expect. Great location overall and the price is even better for the size and amenities. Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Review
Everything was as pictured !!! Was so pleased with location, beach, and property.
4.0 / 5.0
Awesomeness
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This place was a hidden gem. There is a s no perfect place but this was was close to it. I already rented the place for next year and it may become a regular thing. Amazing place to visit
5.0 / 5.0
Quick Spring Break Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall great experience! Only complaint would be the beach the property is on is pretty much washed away and held in place by large sandbags. If the website called that out, I missed it. Was not a trip killer, just a missed expectation of not having to pack up and go to a different beach each day. Sun rises were still beautiful!
2.5 / 5.0
Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was spotless.I was more than happy with the location.I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:Overall great experience! Only complaint would be the beach the property is on is pretty much washed away and held in place by large sandbags. If the website called that out, I missed it. Was not a trip killer, just a missed expectation of not having to pack up and go to a different beach each day. Sun rises were still beautiful!
2.5 / 5.0
Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was spotless.I was very happy with the location.I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:We have been coming to this Lighthouse View Property for about 20 years now for our annual fishing trip. Lighthouse View People are great and so are the facilities. I AM NOT a fan of getting constant emails regarding our reservations and for reviews. I like hearing from someone and not an automated email. This WILL be taken into consideration as far as continuing to use Lighthouse View for future trips.
5.0 / 5.0
Long Time Lighthouse View Customer but maybe not any longer
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have been coming to this Lighthouse View Property for about 20 years now for our annual fishing trip. Lighthouse View People are great and so are the facilities. I AM NOT a fan of getting constant emails regarding our reservations and for reviews. I like hearing from someone and not an automated email. This WILL be taken into consideration as far as continuing to use Lighthouse View for future trips.
2.5 / 5.0
Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was spotless.I was very happy with the location.I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:We had a great location to the beach and was very excited as it was within easy walking distance. The staff were very attentive and polite from beginning to end Of our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
OBX
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great location to the beach and was very excited as it was within easy walking distance. The staff were very attentive and polite from beginning to end Of our stay.
1.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.I was very happy with the location.I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:Food under bed, no dryer whole time (other property dryer in use). 2 dogs above us barking at all hours constantly. People above fighting had to call police. Charges account without notice for dog. Mentioned in beginning we had a dogView great
2.0 / 5.0
Vacation Experience
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Food under bed, no dryer whole time (other property dryer in use). 2 dogs above us barking at all hours constantly. People above fighting had to call police. Charges account without notice for dog. Mentioned in beginning we had a dog
View great
View great
5.0 / 5.0
no title
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I'LL BE BACK
5.0 / 5.0
Island Fantasea 291
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location was very close to the beach. Therr was a decent amount of beach at low tide but virtually no beach at high tide. The unit itself was sufficient for our long weekend stay, plenty of room. The reservation process was easy and the app used for check-in and questions during the stay made it a breeze. Would recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Relaxing
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The weather was not in our favor. We had a great time relaxing and catching with friends we were with.
3.0 / 5.0
double booking
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I made reservations for Oct 18, 19, & 20 7weeks in advance. when I got there they had double booked and the room we were suppose to be in was not available. They put us in a different room the first night and then another room the second night we did not stay the 3rd night to be moved again. I was very dissappionted I have stayed there many times for fishing and for work. It was inconvenient and aggravating.
5.0 / 5.0
Yearly fishing trip with the boys.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Couldn't be more satisfied with the property and the staff.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful Area
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Weather was beautiful, room clean, management very pleasant
and helpful. Area clean. A Wonderful Time
and helpful. Area clean. A Wonderful Time
5.0 / 5.0
Paradise
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful weather and wonderful staff. Had a enjoyable time. Cottage clean and spacious. Our own laundry room on ground level.
We had a wonderful time.
We had a wonderful time.
5.0 / 5.0
Big Rock Housing
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful accommodations for (6) guys fishing in the largest Marlin Tournament on the East Coast.
5.0 / 5.0
Fishing getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
great for us 5 guys to go fishing, close to beach, lots better than a motel room with whole lot more room & around the same price.. will stay again
5.0 / 5.0
Paradise Away From Home
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful time. Weather was great, fishing was good till last 2 days. For part of week we did have 3 dogs above us, one a great dame - is he loud when running across floor. All in all we had a great time.
5.0 / 5.0
Affordable Vacation Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is our 4th time to your complex and the 3rd time we renting the Island Fantasea 291 cottage. We had a great time as always. Staff is always so friendly and willing to help in anyway they can and the prices are very reasonable. Guests around us seem to be have an equally good time as our family. Will definitely return and recommend to others!
5.0 / 5.0
Surf Trip- Cape Hatteras
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent stay at LightHouse View Island Fantasea! Surfing was great, and only a 30 second walk to the beach. You can walk out on your front deck and check the waves. Free ferry to Ocracoke Island, is worth the free admission. Drive your car right onto the ferry. So much fun! We will definitely be back. Thank you LightHouse View Fam!
5.0 / 5.0
Great Stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very accommodating staff and perfect location.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was everything we hoped it would be. Very pleased. Plan to return next year.
5.0 / 5.0
September Week OBX
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Vacation rental was very nice and clean, as was their rooms. We enjoyed the view. Would love Senior Discounts at these motels.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Buxton?
The average price for a rental in Buxton is $236 per night. This rental is $70 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Island Fantasea- Short Walk to Beach- Lower Level. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Island Fantasea- Short Walk to Beach- Lower Level. Enjoy the water!
Is Island Fantasea- Short Walk to Beach- Lower Level pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Island Fantasea- Short Walk to Beach- Lower Level?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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