Croatan Ridge 940 - Vacation rental home in Buxton, NC

About this Property

• 8 Bedrooms

Croatan Ridge is a private, luxurious, all-inclusive home that's genuinely what vacation dreams are made of.

This waterfront home sits on the beautiful Pamlico Sound with direct access to the water via the private dock. The wraparound decks offer outstanding views of Hatteras Island. You can see the Atlantic Ocean, breathtaking sunsets, and the Diamond Shoals Light Station when the weather is right.

There are thoughtful details throughout, including custom cabinetry, furniture, and decor. The home boasts six primary bedrooms and two double bunk rooms. All bedrooms have deck access and are either nestled in the trees or have gorgeous sound views.

Enjoy elevator access to every level and excellent amenities at every turn. The great room offers a high-end AV system and comfortable seating, where you can recline in front of the fireplace while looking out the windows to the Pamlico Sound. For cocktail hour, sit back and relax at the Surf Bar, with seating and a beverage refrigerator - the perfect place to socialize with friends and family. The kitchen will please even the most discerning chef, as it's decked out with the best double appliances and all the tools needed for the ultimate cooking and dining experience.

The kids - and the kids at heart - will have a blast in the tower game room, which features a foosball table, a poker table, a stereo, an LCD TV and DVD player, and incredible views. A sound-front family room with a big-screen TV, a large table, and comfy seating and a sound-front fitness room with cardio equipment are also provided.

The large, 20-foot by 40-foot private pool has two lounge chairs submerged in water along the wading area, perfect for smaller children. The oversized hot tub is built in at the pool level, adjacent to the pool. Also poolside are a massive outdoor stone fireplace, a beautiful wooden bar, a gas grill, and a full bathroom - an excellent area for an alfresco dinner or pool party. The dock leading down to the sound provides access for kiteboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, or crabbing. Lastly, there are an outdoor shower and board racks for your convenience.

Things to Know

• This home is no longer an event rental.
• The hot tub is open seasonally from April through October.
• The private pool is open seasonally from  4/26/2025 and close 10/12/2025. Dates are subject to change. The pool will open seasonally from 04/01/2026 and close 10/10/2026. Dates are subject to change. Pool heat is available starting the last week of April.
• Fireplaces are unavailable for use from the last week in April through the end of September.
• You will be required to sign an additional lease agreement upon making a booking which will be sent to your email. You will not be able to check-in until we have received your signature electronically. Please contact us directly if you do not receive this agreement.
• This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

• No pets are allowed at this vacation rental.
• Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
• Security camera details: Non-active surveillance cameras are located outside the home. The owners turn the cameras on when the home is vacant.
• 2 days notification is required in order to heat the pool. A fee of USD 100 per day must be paid prior to check-in. Guests can contact Vacasa after booking to purchase pool heat for your stay.

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.

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