House in North Carolina
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
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Welcome to Sound Waves, a beautifully decorated canal-front retreat tucked inside the gated community of Colington Harbor. Ideal for boaters and guests craving a quieter side of the Outer Banks, this home offers peaceful waterfront living just a short drive from the beach. Inside, enjoy a spacious great room with soaring cathedral ceilings, a cozy gas fireplace (seasonally), and stunning sound views that spill out onto your private deck, perfect for morning coffee or sunset cocktails.
Your vacation truly begins outdoors. Set on the canal with easy access to the Albemarle and Roanoke Sounds, this home is a dream for water lovers. Bring your boat, launch a kayak, paddleboard, or jet ski, or try your luck at some of the best crabbing the Outer Banks has to offer, you may even catch dinner right from the backyard. A small waterfront deck makes enjoying the view effortless, and a fenced dog run ensures your four-legged family member feels right at home too.
Experience the laid-back island lifestyle the locals love. The homeowner has thoughtfully stocked Sound Waves with amenities designed for fun, relaxation, and memorable evenings together, including access to the community pool (**), sound-side beach area, marina, kayaks, fishing gear, cornhole boards, hammocks, a tiki bar area, propane fire pit, yard bowling, and multiple outdoor seating spaces. Inside, enjoy Roku TVs throughout, Wii stations, and even a seafood boil burner and pot for classic Outer Banks feasts.
Colington Harbor is a family-friendly waterfront community offering a saltwater pool (**), tennis courts, a sound-front sandy beach, and a large park. Guests may also use the community boat launch (fee) for easy days on Kitty Hawk Bay spent fishing, water-skiing, or simply soaking up the sun.
Sound Waves offers the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and coastal charm, your ideal Outer Banks getaway.
Outside: Parking, Tiki Bar, Corn Hole, Outdoor Shower, Grill, Fenced-in Dog area.
Mid-Level: Washer & Dryer, Bedroom w/Queen, Flat Screen TV, Deck Access, Bedroom w/Queen, Flat Screen TV, Deck Access, Bedroom w/Twin w/Trundle & Youth Bed, Flat Screen TV, Full Hall Bath.
Upper Level: Bedroom w/King, Semi-Private Bath, Great Room w/Queen Sleep Sofa, Flat Screen TV, Deck Access, Kitchen w/ Bar Stools, Dining Area Seats 6.
Community Pool Dates: Memorial Day - Labor Day
Please note, community pool dates are subject to change.
Colington Harbor pool has a returnable fee of $2 per person, refunded once the guest returns issued wristband at the end of stay.
Your vacation truly begins outdoors. Set on the canal with easy access to the Albemarle and Roanoke Sounds, this home is a dream for water lovers. Bring your boat, launch a kayak, paddleboard, or jet ski, or try your luck at some of the best crabbing the Outer Banks has to offer, you may even catch dinner right from the backyard. A small waterfront deck makes enjoying the view effortless, and a fenced dog run ensures your four-legged family member feels right at home too.
Experience the laid-back island lifestyle the locals love. The homeowner has thoughtfully stocked Sound Waves with amenities designed for fun, relaxation, and memorable evenings together, including access to the community pool (**), sound-side beach area, marina, kayaks, fishing gear, cornhole boards, hammocks, a tiki bar area, propane fire pit, yard bowling, and multiple outdoor seating spaces. Inside, enjoy Roku TVs throughout, Wii stations, and even a seafood boil burner and pot for classic Outer Banks feasts.
Colington Harbor is a family-friendly waterfront community offering a saltwater pool (**), tennis courts, a sound-front sandy beach, and a large park. Guests may also use the community boat launch (fee) for easy days on Kitty Hawk Bay spent fishing, water-skiing, or simply soaking up the sun.
Sound Waves offers the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and coastal charm, your ideal Outer Banks getaway.
Outside: Parking, Tiki Bar, Corn Hole, Outdoor Shower, Grill, Fenced-in Dog area.
Mid-Level: Washer & Dryer, Bedroom w/Queen, Flat Screen TV, Deck Access, Bedroom w/Queen, Flat Screen TV, Deck Access, Bedroom w/Twin w/Trundle & Youth Bed, Flat Screen TV, Full Hall Bath.
Upper Level: Bedroom w/King, Semi-Private Bath, Great Room w/Queen Sleep Sofa, Flat Screen TV, Deck Access, Kitchen w/ Bar Stools, Dining Area Seats 6.
Community Pool Dates: Memorial Day - Labor Day
Please note, community pool dates are subject to change.
Colington Harbor pool has a returnable fee of $2 per person, refunded once the guest returns issued wristband at the end of stay.
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Parking Available
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Washer/dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Waterfront
Bath or shower
Outdoor Cooking
Sofa bed
Family friendly
Dining table
Fire extinguisher
Map of North Carolina
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2026
The property was accurate to the description on the website. The location is ideal. Right on the sound for beautiful paddling and close to the ocean for a day at the beach. However, when we arrived, there were three problems that we immediately let the realtor company know about. There were no lights in the master bathroom, a remote was missing for the TV, and the bathtub in the main bathroom did not drain. The realtor company took 24 hours to respond, and none of these problems were ever fixed during our stay. Halfway through the week, the smoke detector started beeping every few seconds, and the realtor company simply said that they added it to our open ticket to have a technician come out. This problem was not resolved either. it was quite frustrating to not have any lights in a bathroom for an entire week of staying there.
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2023
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:
Enjoyed our stay. Gated community is great and the pool with sound side beach/play area was very nice. Nice friendly neighbor. Only complaint I had was the height of the grass.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2023
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:
This rental was perfect for our family vacation. There lots of fun that came with the rental. Bikes, kayaks, inflatable boat, and many other outside fun items. The kiddos had a blast.
6 / 10Average·Sep 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was 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:
Lovely little house by the water, perfect to jump in one of the kayaks provided and head out for a bit of fun, a spot of fishing, of catching the sunset.
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Top rated by guests
8.8Excellent
(34 Ratings)
"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.
Overal..."
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