The Sassy Starfish

16 Guests 7 Bedrooms 5 Baths

Overview

The home's bright and airy layout is spread across three levels, offering plenty of space for everyone:

Top Leve...

The home's bright and airy layout is spread across three levels, offering plenty of space for everyone:

Top Level - The heart of the home, this level features a great room with a large flat-screen TV, Apple TV, and a well-equipped kitchen with a double oven. Enjoy meals at the ten-person dining table or the kitchen counter. This level also includes a King en suite bedroom with a desk for remote work and access to the top-level deck, where you can climb to the crow's nest for stunning sunset views.

Mid Level - This floor houses four comfortable bedrooms: two Queen en suite bedrooms, a King bedroom, and a twin bedroom that share a full hall bath. All four rooms offer direct access to the deck, where you can sway in the double hammock swing and the large single hammock.

Ground Level - The fun continues on the ground floor with a game room featuring a high-quality pool table, a flat-screen TV, and a wet bar with an extra refrigerator. This level includes a Queen bedroom and a bedroom with two bunk beds, which share a full bathroom. A full-size washer and dryer are also conveniently located here.

**Home Highlights:**
* Amazing 23.5' x 11.5' private pool with water bowl feature (propane heating available for $90/night)
* Incredible large hot tub
* Professionally-installed pool table
* Well-stocked outdoor shed with beach chairs, beach umbrella, beach cart, and outdoor games
* Indoor gas fireplace for cozy evenings
* Mesh Wi-Fi network for reliable internet on every level
* TVs with cable and Roku in every bedroom
* Propane and charcoal grills
* Family-Friendly Items: Basketball goal, children's dinnerware, and board games

** The Sassy Starfish is dog-friendly, so bring your well-behaved dog with you! For a one-time fee of $175, you can bring up to TWO dogs to our pet-friendly property. No cats or other animals, dogs only.

** Pool opens on May 1st and closes on October 15th. The pool and hot tub is professionally cleaned and maintained. Our pool has a propane heater that will heat the pool regardless of the air temperature. The pool heater will be set at 84 degrees. A pool heat fee of $90/night is added to your reservation at the time of the request (yes, propane is expensive). Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance of check in so we can have the pool heat on for you!

** Absolutely no smoking or vaping

** Check-In begins at 4pm. The keyless entry code will begin granting access at this time.
** Check-Out is 10am.

** Primary renter MUST be 25 years of age or older

By booking, I give permission to the property manager to use a third-party, SafelyStay, Inc, to screen my identity and check criminal databases to confirm my reservation. Complete terms regarding the guest screening can be provided by the property manager. You will receive an email from Safely to complete your screening. Please check your spam inbox for this email and contact the property manager if you have questions.

Amenities

Property Type
House
Check-In
Smart lock
House Rules
Maximum occupancy: 16
Children welcome
Infants welcome
Smoking not allowed
Wheelchair inaccessible
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
Setting & View
Beach (Beach access is a short 5-7 minute walk away via nature path or the street)
Lake (There is a small lake in the community by going straight down Starfish, Right at Sea Mist, then following Sea Mist all the way to the lake.)
Near Ocean (Beach access is a short 5-7 minute walk away via nature path or the street)
Property Type
House
Check-In
Smart lock
House Rules
Maximum occupancy: 16
Children welcome
Infants welcome
Smoking not allowed
Wheelchair inaccessible
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
Pets welcome (Up to 2 dogs allowed for a flat fee of $135.)
Setting & View
Beach (Beach access is a short 5-7 minute walk away via nature path or the street)
Lake (There is a small lake in the community by going straight down Starfish, Right at Sea Mist, then following Sea Mist all the way to the lake.)
Near Ocean (Beach access is a short 5-7 minute walk away via nature path or the street)
General
Ceiling Fans (Ceiling fans in every bedroom except the bunk room and lower queen bedroom)
Clothing Storage (closet or wardrobe)
Shower Gel
Bidet
Body Soap
Free Internet
Extra Pillows & Blankets
Lock On Bedroom Door
Hangers
Toilet Paper
Shampoo
Paper Towels
Basic Soaps
Internet (400 Mbps cable internet)
Wifi (Access points on each level to help ensure a strong and fast connection)
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Hot Water
Clothes Dryer
Washing Machine
Towels Provided (We provide every guest with a bath towel, hand towel, and wash rag. We also include makeup removal rags and some beach towels.)
Linens Provided (Linens are provided and beds are made for you before you arrive!)
Central Heating
Air Conditioning
Fireplace (New LED electric fireplace in 2024)
Kitchen
Ice Maker (Ice maker is part of the freezer on the top level)
Wine Glasses
Coffee
Barbeque/Grill Utensils
Baking Sheet
Dining Table
Kitchen Island
Pots & Pans
Blender
Freezer (Refrigerators on the top and bottom levels both have freezers)
Kitchen
Toaster
Coffee Maker
Dishes & Utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven (Double Oven)
Stove
Refrigerator
Dining
Child's Highchair
Seating for 14 people
Bathrooms
6 Bathrooms (5 full, 1 half)
Top Floor Master Bathroom – Bidet, Shower, Toilet (Double Sinks)
2.5-Level Bathroom – Toilet
Mid-Level Queen Front Bathroom – Shower, Toilet
Mid-Level Queen Rear Bathroom – Combination Tub/Shower, Toilet
Mid-Level King Master Bathroom – Combination Tub/Shower, Toilet
Ground-Level Bathroom – Combination Tub/Shower, Toilet
Sleeping Arrangements
7 Bedrooms, sleeps 11-16
Bedroom – 1 King Bed (Top Floor King Master with deck access)
Mid-Level Queen Front – 1 Queen Bed (Includes access to front private balcony)
Mid-Level Queen Rear – 1 Queen Bed (Includes access to back deck via slider)
Mid-Level Twin – 2 Twin Beds (Includes access to back deck via slider)
Mid-Level King Master – 1 King Bed (Shared bath via hallway door; Access to back deck via slider)
Ground-Level Queen – 1 Queen Bed (Includes access to back deck via slider)
Ground-Level Bunk – 2 Bunk Beds
Entertainment
Television
Satellite/Cable
Video Games (We have provided an Apple TV with a few fun Jackbox games for you and your group to enjoy!)
Games/Board Games
Pool Table (Professionally installed pool table)
Smart TV
Arcade Machine
Family
Children's Dinnerware
Outdoor
Beach Essentials
Outdoor Grill
Deck/Patio (uncovered) (Three-level deck with views of the pool and hot tub. Thanks to the waterproofed top deck (rebuilt in 2022), you can enjoy the space even when it rains.)
Tennis (Tennis courts (also marked for pickleball) are available in Ocean Sands sections D, E, F & J)
Beach Essentials (Beach towels (available by the door to the pool & hot tub), beach wagon, beach chairs and toys are accessible in the shed just outside the lower-level entrance.)
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Seating
Hammock (One large hammock, plus a two-person hammock swing)
Sun Loungers
Pool/Spa
Private Pool (Private 23.5' x 11.5' fiberglass pool. Optional pool heating available for $85/night, maintaining a comfortable 84° regardless of outside temperature.)
Hot Tub (Newer hot tub, seats 7)
Heated Pool
Fenced Pool
Vehicles
Parking (Driveway parking for up to 8 vehicles; Do NOT park on the street - you WILL get fined!)
Free Parking
Free Parking On Premises
Theme
Family
Tourist Attractions
Attractions
Bay/Sound
Leisure
Outlet Shopping
Whale Watching
Boating
Shopping
Water Sports
Sports & Adventure
Fishing
Bay/Sound Fishing
Golf
Jet Skiing
Kayaking
Parasailing
Pier Fishing
Water Skiing
Surfing
Swimming
Water Tubing
Safety
Carbon Monoxide Detector (There is a combination smoke alarm / carbon monoxide alarm on each of the three levels of the house.)
Deadbolt Lock
Emergency Exit Route (Take Highway 12 south to the bridge crossing the Currituck Sound to the mainland)
Fire Emergency Contact (252-232-7746)
Fire Extinguisher (Top level - extinguisher under the sink<br/>Lower level - extinguisher in the kitchenette cabinet<br/>Pool area - extinguisher mounted on a lower-level deck post)
First Aid Kit (Located in the cabinet above the refridgerator)
Medical Emergency Contact (Emergency - 911 and Non-Emergency - 252-232-7746)
Exterior Lighting
Police Emergency Contact (Emergency - 911 and Non-Emergency - 252-453-3633)
Smoke Detector (There is a combination smoke alarm / carbon monoxide alarm on each of the three levels of the house.)
Enhanced Cleaning Practices
Common Surface Disinfectant Cleaned
Linens High Temp Wash
Expectations
Requires Stairs (Must climb stairs as the kitchen is on the 3rd floor.)
Check Out Tasks
Turn Things Off (Turn thermostats to 74 degrees in summer, 65 in winter)
Throw Away Trash (Please take out all trash (bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen))
Lock Up (Please lock all exterior doors)
Gather Towels (Please pile dirty towels in the bathrooms)
Additional Requests (Leave all linens on the beds. Run the dishwasher if there are dirty dishes)

Availability

Where you'll be

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Things to know

House Rules

You'll be staying in someone's home, so please treat it with care and respect.

Checking in and out

  • Check-in after 4:00 pm
  • Checkout before 10:00 am
  • Self check-in w...

You'll be staying in someone's home, so please treat it with care and respect.

Checking in and out

  • Check-in after 4:00 pm
  • Checkout before 10:00 am
  • Self check-in with smart lock

During your stay

  • Pets allowed
  • Quiet hours
  • 11:00 pm - 8:00 am
  • No parties or events
  • No commercial photography
  • No smoking

Before you leave

  • Gather used towels
  • Throw rubbish away
  • Turn things off
  • Lock up
  • Additional requests
  • Leave all linens on the beds Run the dishwasher if there are dirty dishes

Safety & Property

Avoid surprises by looking over these important details about your host’s property.

Safety considerations

  • Nearby lake, river, other body of water
  • “Ocean Lake and its walking path are accessibl...

Avoid surprises by looking over these important details about your host’s property.

Safety considerations

  • Nearby lake, river, other body of water
  • “Ocean Lake and its walking path are accessible by Sea Mist Lane south to the lake”

Safety devices

  • Exterior security cameras on property
  • “Two cameras facing the driveway - one integrated with the floodlight, and the other near the lower-level front door on the right side of the house; One camera facing the north side of the house where the propane tank and pool heater are located”
  • Carbon monoxide alarm installed
  • “There is a combination smoke alarm / carbon monoxide alarm on each of the three levels of the house.”
  • Smoke alarm installed
  • “There is a combination smoke alarm / carbon monoxide alarm on each of the three levels of the house.”

Property info

  • Must climb stairs
  • “Must climb stairs as the kitchen is on the 3rd floor.”

Cancellation policy

One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 14 days prior to the a...

One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 14 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 14 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

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