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Tranquility Cottage - A few houses from the ocean or sound . {Waves, N.C.}

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Exterior
Back of House
Front Deck & Chairs
Living Room Area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Rodanthe Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Waves, NC
  • Place, Rodanthe Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rodanthe Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower, enclosed hot/cold with changing area.

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Tranquility Cottage - A few houses from the ocean or sound . {Waves, N.C.}

Welcome to "Tranquility Cottage", your escape to the Outer Banks for a fun, relaxing vacation in the heart of Hatteras Island. Located in the Village of Waves, this rental has direct access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Pamlico Sound. Whether you are looking for world class fishing, incredible surfing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking or just wish to relax on the beach, our home will bring you peace and "Tranquility".

Our home offers 3 bedrooms, central air conditioning / heating, one full and one half bathroom plus a large outside enclosed hot/cold shower with attached changing area. Bedroom #1 has a queen size bed, TV and attached half bath. Bedroom #2 has a full size bed. Bedroom #3 has twin size bunk beds and full size sleeper sofa, TV and AM/FM receiver. The living room has a large flat screen smart TV and AM/FM receiver. Balcony has a reading desk with library of over 90 hard cover books. There is a separate laundry room with full size ,washer and dryer. The living room has a large cathedral ceiling with skylights to fill the house with sunlight during the day. The front deck has built in chairs and is large enough for private sunning. The screened back porch has a wet bar, ice maker and deck chairs for relaxing after a fun filled day to watch the sun set over the sound. There is an outside fish cleaning table with two sinks and running water. Top it off with a large outside charcoal picnic grill and you will call this your 'home away from home!' We vacation here ourselves, so it is maintained to the highest standards.

Known for it's prevailing southwest winds, Hatteras Island offers windsurfing and kiteboarding conditions like no other. The surf has incredible breaks for surfers of all abilities. If fishing is your fancy, it is available on multiple levels, including surf-fishing, pier-fishing, and offshore or inshore charters. If you like to drive on the beach, there are multiple entrance ramps available for your 4x4 vehicle.

Walking to the ocean or sound takes just minutes. Leave your car in the driveway and discover the fun filled activities just a short walk away. At the end of the street is a watersports shop, where kayaks, jet-skis, surfboards, kiteboards and paddle boards are all available for rent. Never tried any of these? They offer lessons to all levels as well. There is a Dairy Queen directly at the end of our road where you can enjoy an ice cream sundae after a hearty dinner at several restaurants only minutes away.

Regardless of where you have vacationed in the past, 'Tranquility Cottage' will offer you and your family a peaceful and relaxing environment. We hope you will want to return year after year like many of our guests.








Keywords: Cottage, Relaxation, Satellite TV, Wireless Internet, Close to ocean and sound, great location for surfers, kitesboarders, windsurfers, paddleboarders, fishermen, wildlife viewers, and beach lovers.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
See Lease Agreement for additional terms and conditions. Please feel free to contact owner anytime with questions or concerns.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 395548vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Rodanthe

Located in South Rodanthe, a neighbourhood in Rodanthe, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Waves, NC

What's nearby

  • Rodanthe Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rodanthe Pier - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 11 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 18 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hoy Lechon - Asian Inspired BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mirro’s Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquility Cottage - A few houses from the ocean or sound . {Waves, N.C.} pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tranquility Cottage - A few houses from the ocean or sound . {Waves, N.C.}?

As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tranquility Cottage - A few houses from the ocean or sound . {Waves, N.C.} on 25 April 2027 start from NZ$347, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tranquility Cottage - A few houses from the ocean or sound . {Waves, N.C.}?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquility Cottage - A few houses from the ocean or sound . {Waves, N.C.}?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquility Cottage - A few houses from the ocean or sound . {Waves, N.C.}?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquility Cottage - A few houses from the ocean or sound . {Waves, N.C.} located?

Located in South Rodanthe, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Rodanthe Pier, beach and Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum. Salvo Beach and Pamlico Sound are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire trip and stay was family- friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet little home. Perfect for a small family. Communication was on point. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was beautiful, cozy and very clean! We had a very relaxing and restorative week. Thomas is a wonderful host who made sure we had everything we needed. Thank you so much for sharing your slice of paradise with us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joelle R.

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

Cute House

Very cute house close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the location and house. Very relaxing. The outside shower is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George J.

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

A tranquil stay!

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay and found the cottage comfortable and quaint.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Karl and Helen S.

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

Sumner holiday

The location was perfect … 5 minute walk to beach .. pristine beach too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Nice getaway

Close to everything we needed beautiful location beautiful beaches will come back again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great property!!

I very much enjoyed interacting with the Owner and look forward to future stays if available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Perfect location

Great location, close to Ocean & Sound side. Great spot to relax & unwind!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Home away from home

Tranquility Cottage felt like a home away from home for myself, my wife, and our son. We love vacationing in the Outer Banks, particularly the Waves/Salvo/Rodanthe area. We appreciated the family atmosphere of the rental and the communication with Tom.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney L.

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

Great Stay!

We had such a lovely week here! The location is amazing, the property was just as listed and we felt very much at home here. Communication with Tom was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jcmilby

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

Great place

Nice house. Outside shower. Short walk to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larisa W.

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

Nice home away from home!

We enjoyed the house and the location was just a short walk to the beach. We also enjoyed the sound-side which was great for smaller children and just a short drive away. Tom was easy to contact and work with. We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kat H.

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

Great location

The location is great. Tom is a great host. The place is a bit dated and Wi-Fi is very slow. Overall a solid place.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

kathy p.

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

Nice quiet street, 5 min walk to beach

Owner is very easy to deal with. Area is quiet, a lot of owners vs. renters so no loud parties.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Great spot

Lovely house with vintage features. Easy to work with Tom. Very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle A.

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

OBX 2023

The property was accurately described in the listing. Everything was clean and in order. We liked the location a lot. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabith S.

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

Beautiful

The house was absolutely beautiful, it was so peaceful amd quiet. We were able to walk to the beach but choose to drive on the ramps and loved it. Will definitely try to stay in thos house again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Very peaceful stay

The property is in a very nice location and very clean. Short walk to beach and plenty of ramp assesses close by for more peaceful beach days. Communication from owner was best I’ve had while using app. It was a Perfect getaway!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert E.

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

Rodanthe

Very nice house unfortunately the bed was not comfortable and the sofa was not comfortable either. Hard to relax inside. Nice location and very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trisha F.

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

Awesome heaven on earth!!@

Quiet neighborhood only 1 minute walk from beach. We had the most wonderful time here. Short drive from most attractions. The oeners was very helpful & great. We will definitely be back next year!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob N.

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

Week in Waves

This was my first time staying in Waves. The house was as presented on VRBO. It was clean and orderly, and had everything needed for our stay. We had no complaints at all. It was a short walk to the beach. Tom is an excellent host and took a great interest in making sure we had a good stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

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

Beautiful Home & Spectacular Host!

This home was ideally located, a short 5 minute walk to the beach. It was perfect for the four adults we had and we even had a spare bedroom! From the moment I booked this home Tom has been nothing but spectacular! He responds to any inquiries in a timely manner and is extremely helpful. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Nice stay

Property was just as described. Quiet neighborhood convenient to the beach and sound. Communication with landlord was excellent. He answered any questions we might have had before we even thought to ask them. Even called and checked on us during our stay to see if anything was needed. Very pleased with our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Thomas & Patricia Ramsin

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Tom and Patricia have been vacationing at the Outer Banks for over 30 years. Residents of New Jersey, they spend their free time surf fishing, boating, crabbing and enjoying their grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

The Outer Banks is like no other vacation spot on the East Coast. The Village of Waves is centrally located to many of the most popular OBX hot spots.

What makes this property unique

Whether you are a water sport enthusiast, avid fisherman, or just looking for some family time, "Tranquility Cottage" will bring you exciting days and tranquil nights.

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