The Skipper: Oceanside & Steps from the Ocean!
Apartment in Buxton, NC
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this apartment rental
Welcome to Buxton Cottage - The Skipper.
The antithesis of modern day Hatteras Island. Come enjoy this cozy 1950’s beach cottage freshly updated with all the modern amenities. This two bedroom, one bath getaway will cater to all your needs - and just steps from the beach.
The Skipper has two bedrooms, one bath, kitchen fully equipped, TV, internet, Wi-Fi, all linens are provided (4 bath towels and each bed has 1 set of sheets), complimentary items such as one roll of toilet paper, coffee filters and trash bags. Puzzles, cards. Parking and outside seating on the balcony. Outdoor Shower with sink!
NOTE: This is triplex (3 units) and the Skipper is located upstairs with a flight of stairs to the front door. Therefore, it is not well suited for the handicapped or elderly.
IMPORTANT: Perfect for 2-3 people. Maximum occupancy of 4 people is strictly enforced. Buxton Cottage is NOT to be used for group events or gatherings. SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED. Failure to comply will result in eviction without a refund.
Relax at the heart of the island. Buxton is centrally located between all of the best spots to kiteboard, wind surf, fish, beach access, surf, paddleboard, walk, hike, and bike. Just few minutes’ drive to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and beaches. You can walk to the Lighthouse beaches, and restaurants. Everything is within walking or biking distance.
Just 1.8 miles from one of the premier kiteboarding locations, Kite Point. Buxton Cottage is 10 lots in from the Atlantic Ocean. Walk to the ocean and enjoy your morning cup of coffee while watching the sunrise... Then enjoy 6.8 miles down winders from Kite Point to North Avon pull out. Or even further if you’d like! We are sure this beach cottage will meet all your getaway needs!
Within walking or biking:
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Park
Diamond Shoals Restaurant
Angelo’s Pizza
Fatty’s Grill
A quick car ride:
Conner’s Grocery Store
Buxton Munch
Natural Art Surf Shop
Orange Blossom Bakery
Buxton Post Office
Buxton Village Books
If we can help you with any local information while staying at Buxton Cottage please ask. We are more than happy to give you the local scoop on what's good!
Absolutely NO Smoking | NO Vaping | NO e-Cigarettes anywhere inside the units.
Absolutely NO Pets Allowed in or outside the units. Failure to comply will result in eviction without a refund.
View our other property:
The Maiden: VRBO 723980
The antithesis of modern day Hatteras Island. Come enjoy this cozy 1950’s beach cottage freshly updated with all the modern amenities. This two bedroom, one bath getaway will cater to all your needs - and just steps from the beach.
The Skipper has two bedrooms, one bath, kitchen fully equipped, TV, internet, Wi-Fi, all linens are provided (4 bath towels and each bed has 1 set of sheets), complimentary items such as one roll of toilet paper, coffee filters and trash bags. Puzzles, cards. Parking and outside seating on the balcony. Outdoor Shower with sink!
NOTE: This is triplex (3 units) and the Skipper is located upstairs with a flight of stairs to the front door. Therefore, it is not well suited for the handicapped or elderly.
IMPORTANT: Perfect for 2-3 people. Maximum occupancy of 4 people is strictly enforced. Buxton Cottage is NOT to be used for group events or gatherings. SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED. Failure to comply will result in eviction without a refund.
Relax at the heart of the island. Buxton is centrally located between all of the best spots to kiteboard, wind surf, fish, beach access, surf, paddleboard, walk, hike, and bike. Just few minutes’ drive to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and beaches. You can walk to the Lighthouse beaches, and restaurants. Everything is within walking or biking distance.
Just 1.8 miles from one of the premier kiteboarding locations, Kite Point. Buxton Cottage is 10 lots in from the Atlantic Ocean. Walk to the ocean and enjoy your morning cup of coffee while watching the sunrise... Then enjoy 6.8 miles down winders from Kite Point to North Avon pull out. Or even further if you’d like! We are sure this beach cottage will meet all your getaway needs!
Within walking or biking:
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Park
Diamond Shoals Restaurant
Angelo’s Pizza
Fatty’s Grill
A quick car ride:
Conner’s Grocery Store
Buxton Munch
Natural Art Surf Shop
Orange Blossom Bakery
Buxton Post Office
Buxton Village Books
If we can help you with any local information while staying at Buxton Cottage please ask. We are more than happy to give you the local scoop on what's good!
Absolutely NO Smoking | NO Vaping | NO e-Cigarettes anywhere inside the units.
Absolutely NO Pets Allowed in or outside the units. Failure to comply will result in eviction without a refund.
View our other property:
The Maiden: VRBO 723980
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Buxton, NC
££££
Ratings and reviews
4.0 / 5.0
quiet place
5.0 / 5.0
My husband and I loved the cozy beach cottage apartment for our OBX getaway. It had everything to make our stay comfortable. Linda was a fabulous hostess as well. The location is also perfect as it’s close to stores and restaurants. Highly recommend this property!
5.0 / 5.0
All wood interior, small but functional kitchen, a half a block to the beach, a mile to a life guard beach, walking distance to restaurants. What's not to like.
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at the Skipper. The location was amazing and although dated, everything was clean, comfortable, and in working order (except for the outdoor shower and sink, but no big deal. We just rinsed off in the hose).
5.0 / 5.0
So many great things to say about this property. 1) The hosts were fast response and very helpful and terrific communicators. 2) The location is great. You can walk down to the beach. 3) The beds were super comfortable. I got great night's sleep, and you can even hear the waves of the ocean. Will stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Nice quiet beach town.
5.0 / 5.0
Nice place to stay! Great location!
5.0 / 5.0
Exactly as presented online and exactly what I was looking for. Great location, close to beach, shops and restaurants. I hope to return next spring.
5.0 / 5.0
Property was exactly as described. All basic needs meet wonderfully. The house was clean, bed comfortable, good hot water, great air unit. Not one complaint at all. The Property being just a very short stoll to the beach was a plus. While we were here the tide stayed high (just had a very stroms come through and more churning in the ocean) so we either went to the point to have a "beach" to sit on or hung out on the steps that cross over to what is normally the beach by the house. The house is right by the light house so a lot of things to do and beach acesses to go to. I'm sure we will return!
5.0 / 5.0
Cute place, as advertised.
5.0 / 5.0
Property was private, neighbours were quiet, beach was very close. Great place to stay and unwind.
5.0 / 5.0
This apt. was just right for my husband and me. The beds were very comfortable. The couch in the living room is a futon. It leans back a bit but pillows did help. We did not use the kitchen except for frig and sink, but it seemed to have all that was needed to cook. It is close to the beach! We would stay there again.
5.0 / 5.0
It's well represented. Clean and super functional.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything was just as listed! Very clean with comfortable beds and excellent location. I highly recommend the Skipper!
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at the Skipper Buxton cottage. The online photos give an accurate representation of what the place is like. It's cozy and clean. I found the couch in the living are to be more comfortable than expected, so that was a win. The beds were also quite comfortable! We found the outdoor shower to be a wonderful bonus! Lots of how water and plenty of privacy. Location was ideal for my kiteboarding trip. I would come back.
Thanks!
4.0 / 5.0
There are pros and cons regarding this place. Pros: very close to the beach ( about three minutes of slow walking distance), very close to surfboard rentals, Natural Art Surf Shop has very affordable price $10 a day for 8 foot long board, not too far from Cockeyed Clam Restaurant, food is simple but tasty.
Cons: The location and surroundings creates mixed feelings. It’s not too bad but I would think twice to take my family if my kids were not grown ups by now. The biggest disappointment I have was a huge rusty stain in the bathroom sink and dirty drain hole in the bathtub. The design and furniture are very minimalistic but I don’t complain. It would be nice to have at least small bar of soap and toilet paper in the bathroom but I guess price dictates the quality.
5.0 / 5.0
Property was very clean and well kept. Hosts were great. Close to the beach. Close to dining and fishing. Highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Neal & Linda were the most hospitable hosts. My trip was a 4 day family outing with 2 uncles. We were fortunate in that our hosts stayed in the same building during our visit & they were extremely helpful with any basic needs or questions that we had. Place is quaint, super clean with nice bedrooms. Location is quiet with access to nice restaurants & shops. Highly recommend a breakfast & an order of steamed shrimp @ Diamond Shoals!! Conner’s grocery is also nearby for any basic needs.
Looking forward to a return trip.
5.0 / 5.0
This is my second time staying here. The kutchen is well stocked. The location is great. Its just a short walk to the beach. The owners are very nice.
5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely loved our stay , had everything we needed ❤️ We definitely would stay here again !!!
5.0 / 5.0
Cozy launchpad for beach adventures all over the Outer Banks, and with a kitchen suitable for cooking a small Thanksgiving dinner.
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice. Really liked the classic paneled walls. Look forward to staying there again
5.0 / 5.0
Simple and clean
5.0 / 5.0
We were there for a fishing trip.Property meet all our needs.Owner was very nice and accomodating.
5.0 / 5.0
I had never experienced a VRBO before, and so I had no expectations. Here I am, with my daughter and grandson, and we're hoping for an excellent vacation in a place that's easy to access--it was--and in a great location--it was.
When it comes to hotels, I look for a satisfactory trip, with a roof overhead and preferably in a decent location. This felt like a home! There were so many little special touches, like the dish drainer and variety of dishes and large plug-in fan (my daughter claimed this and never let me use it!) and the broom and dust pan to keep our new home clean. And how about that ROKU television on the wall so we can cast anything we wanted from our devices. My grandson realized just how much he loved Spongebob this week.
Every morning, we'd take a walk, sometimes down to the beach, sometimes to a local store, frequently to the nearby Diamond Shoals restaurant for an excellent breakfast. Seriously, we were close to absolutely everything.
Easy check in, easy check out, and very clear instructions for both. Strong recommendation, and I would stay there again!
5.0 / 5.0
This is all you need at the beach for a quick getaway.
5.0 / 5.0
This was the perfect place to relax and be right by the beach with many great restaurants nearby
4.0 / 5.0
Short walk to beach, shower
The place was great, we have stayed here before and knew what to expect. The were plenty cups, plates, utensils, dish detergent, toilet paper, pillows, towels, salt and pepper, microwave, pots. Can openers. How ever the beach was awful! This time they were working on the beach, there were big pipes, and the sand was harsh (too much shells that hurt to walk on) this made a steep beach terrible for the kids and the hatteras light house was close, meaning you can’t go up.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved it
We loved the location and charm of the place. You can see the lighthouse from the back room. Nice short walk to the shoreline.
5.0 / 5.0
Spectacular. Well managed, cozy, exactly as advertised, great location.
Perfect!
5.0 / 5.0
Location Location
Location awesome!!
Weather awesome!!!
Location awesome!!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect cottage
Nice cottage. Very clean, simple, everything we needed for our stay. Owner very responsive with answers to questions we had. Close enough to the beach and a short walk to shops and restaurants. Definitely will stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location
Hadn't stayed in Buxton before but loved the location. Unit was super clean but could have used a little better lighting in the bathroom but if you're not putting on makeup then no worries!
5.0 / 5.0
One of our best vacations
Our first trip to OBX. This was the perfect stay for us. Very short walk to the beach and within short walking distance to several restaurants. Property was clean, quiet, and good location. Already thinking of when we can come back.
4.0 / 5.0
Clean and convenient
It’s was perfect for us two old guys who fished all day and night and just needed a clean and comfortable place to sleep. Owners were friendly and helpful and it is centrally located for fishing. It’s really close to the point. Would stay again for similar trip
5.0 / 5.0
Good place to stay
The apartment itself was very nice. Had everything we would need for our stay. Was a 1 minute walk to the beach. Adding in a full-length mirror somewhere would be my only suggestion.
The beach is not what most people think of as the typical beach. It comes right up to the houses onshore, especially during high tide. I heard others complaining about this, but being familiar with The OBX was not surprised. Just be aware when looking at this rental - the beach you can walk to is not a long and winding sandy area some of the time, though low tide does provide a little more of a "beach"
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent getaway!
Everything is as advertised. Beds are comfortable and everything was clean. The walk to the beach is easy and short. The deck is nice, but being that it is a duplex, you are right next to your neighbors’ deck space separated only by a half a wall. This was not a problem for us, but might bother some if privacy is an issue. Location is nice that it is off the beaten path, but it is aways away from some attractions that you might like in Nags Head/Kill Devil Hills. To me, the non crowded beach and less people in the area was worth it. We very much enjoyed our stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location, quiet, near the beach
Great little apartment in a quiet location near the beach. Original wood paneling and built-ins are old school and beautiful. Comfortable beds. Futon/couch was very comfortable for sitting to watch TV or napping. But this was the only soft seating in the living area. We found it hard to fit two adults and a teenager together. Would be nice to have at least one other seating option.
New deck, and two wooden chairs for outdoor seating. Also would be nice to have additional outdoor seating.
Only complaint: apartment does not have any beach related amenities (beach chairs, wagon, towels, beach toys). We found towels at the local grocery store to use for the week.
Also limited stock of basic items: toilet paper (only one roll provided-we had to buy more). No paper towels provided. No hand washing soap. Only one kitchen towel and wash rag for kitchen was provided. There is no dishwasher so you have to hand wash everything. This is ok but with limited supplies it makes it a little more difficult. Only one trash bag for kitchen and bathroom trash. No additional bags provided.
I am sure the owner has reasons for this, I just have not experienced this at any other property I have stayed at in the past.
5.0 / 5.0
Comfortable
Clean with comfortable beds. Kitchen well stocked.
5.0 / 5.0
Surfs Up
The perfect get away for two! Everything you need for a stay away from home. We especially like location, just steps away from the beach. Also, restaurants and grocery store all a short distance.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Buxton?
The average price for a rental in Buxton is £130 per night. This rental is £37 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Skipper: Oceanside & Steps from the Ocean!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Skipper: Oceanside & Steps from the Ocean! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Skipper: Oceanside & Steps from the Ocean!?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.
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