Title: Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=35040729&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 Holiday home in Rodanthe with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 ![Sun-loungers - Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 (Rodanthe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35050000/35040800/35040729/623c8942.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 (Rodanthe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35050000/35040800/35040729/85a5f433.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 (Rodanthe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35050000/35040800/35040729/8299337b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 (Rodanthe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35050000/35040800/35040729/4778f688.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 (Rodanthe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35050000/35040800/35040729/bee15a6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Life is Golden, a well-reviewed 5-star property in the southern part of the Outer Banks, offers an idyllic retreat with a private pool and hot tub. Located on a quiet oceanside street, this home boasts recent upgrades including remodeled living areas and new carpeting throughout all bedrooms. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 Due to an unexpected cancellation, the week of August 17- 24 has been discounted by 25%. A well-reviewed FIVE-STAR property awaits you when you reserve your week(s) at Life is Golden". Here is your chance to enjoy one of the most family -and pet-friendly homes in the Southern part of the Outerbanks. The Pool is OPEN for your arrival, and the staff is ready to welcome you to enjoy a relaxing vacation. Please INQUIRE NOW. Demand remains strong as the Summer is fully BOOKED. We offer the beauty and charm of the Banks at an affordable price. Our staff goes the extra mile to ensure you and your family will have a great time in our home. Stay at a comfortable location with recent \* 5-star reviews\*. The southern part of the outer banks offers a family atmosphere without the traffic and the crowds. I invite you to read what others have said about our well-maintained home, location, and hospitality. Perfect location, a 5-minute walk to enjoy the wide beach. 2 minutes in the other direction you will find the "sound" where you can visit the Sail Shop, perfect for water sports enthusiasts. Sunsets over the sound are a sight to see while you are here. Additions for this year include a remodeled living room. ALL of the bedrooms have NEW carpeting. Sirius XM radio system, new flat-screen TVs added, 21 bottle Wine cooler, and much more! Enjoy the ocean and sound on this narrow stretch of the island in the village of Waves. Our home is located on a quiet beautiful oceanside street just a short walk to either the ocean or the sound. Enjoy a magnificent sunrise over the beach and a great sunset over the 'sound'. All in one day without getting in your car! With a private pool and hot tub located in a screened enclosure, this home will please every member of your family. Keep the kids entertained on those rare rainy days with a large recreation room featuring a full-size billiard table. Location, Location, Location! Shops, Restaurants, Dairy Queen & Sail shop within walking distance. A short drive to two famous lighthouses, Bodie Island (North) and Cape Hatteras (South),. Or perhaps drive south to Hatteras Village & take a short ferry ride to historic Ocracoke Island. Enjoy fishing in the Ocean Surf, the Pamlico Sound, or the Rodanthe fishing pier which is just 2 miles away. Drive either North or South and enjoy some of the best charter fishing on the east coast! Plenty of space here : The top Floor includes 1 King Br. w/Private bath, and 1 Queen BR with/Private Bath. Kitchen, Living room, & dining area w/powder room. A Sliding door to an oversized deck with a Gas Grill (1 of 2) reveals views of both the ocean and the sound. Lower level includes 1 King Br, w/ Private bath, Bunk Beds & pyramid bed. Full Bath, Game room w/Billiard table. Enclosed Washer/dryer unit. Standard amenities include Central Air/Heat. Cable TV, WIFI Internet, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Microwave, Telephone. Bed Linens are provided by the Owner. Towels can be ordered from our Complimentary Concierge service which will also address your other needs when you arrive! For your added enjoyment : Sundecks w/furniture, Private pool with propane grill , 6 Person hot tub 7 TV's-DVD, Stereos/CDs, Game room w/Pool table, FAST Internet Service, Sirius radio, Gas fireplace, Books & games, Screened porch, Outside shower, and fish cleaning table, Yes, we are PET-FRIENDLY. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: OUTSIDE of Home ONLY ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: max. occupancy of 12 people per fire code . Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Pvt.pool Hot Tub Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality Pvt.pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality Rodanthe ## About the area South Rodanthe, a neighbourhood in Rodanthe, is home to this holiday home. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Rodanthe travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rodanthe.dx601572) [View more Holiday homes in Rodanthe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rodanthe-Private-Holiday-Homes.d601572-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.57316%2C-75.46592&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NQtkby0yLrtTm-pDDq01uELsl6c=) Rodanthe, NC ### What's nearby - ![North Carolina Outer Banks Bodie Island Lighthouse Autumn Morning Marsh Boardwalk, Shutterstock ID 164239178, purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1, Order: , client: , other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298939/389f9613-1dac-4b32-a753-41cab7effdba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cape Hatteras National Seashore 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Aerial View of Beach Homes in Rodanthe North Carolina With Pilings in the Water at High Tide on a Sunny Day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/845248467256598528/79d9fd49-b823-4b82-9cc2-8b4f9c493dce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rodanthe Beach 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Ocean Pier in Golden Light of Sunrise](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6299253/9acbe3a6-352e-4d27-a273-197e50767e8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rodanthe Pier 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles - ![Sunrise over the Atlantic ocean as seen from Rodanthe on the Outer Banks of North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6299263/0ddaaaf0-f38a-4dca-8660-6e059e384222.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Salvo Beach 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles - beach 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile ### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) 43 min drive ### Restaurants - Watermen's Bar & Grill 13 min walk - Hatteras Bowls 15 min walk - Dough Shack 11 min walk - Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar 16 min walk - Waves Coffee & Candies 16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 have a pool? ### Is Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24? ### What time is check-in at Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24? ### What time is check-out at Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24? ### Where is Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 54 8 - Good 16 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 3 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Vincent D. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Great location perfect place for family vacation ##### Vincent D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frederick T. 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation The proper ty was great close to everything the fishing was good . Would recommend. ##### Frederick T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley W. 22 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation The property was amazing and was setup perfectly. We enjoyed the pool and the hot tub!! We can’t wait till next year!! ##### Ashley W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Life at Life is Golden The house was perfect for 6 adults and 3 kiddo’s. Full kitchen was a must. The proximity to the ocean and sound were great. Kids enjoyed the pool and hot tub! Yes we would rent it again. ##### Mary S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike V. 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Life IS GOLDEN! Our family had an amazing stay at this property! Cleanliness, location, pool, hot tub, pool table, all the amenities, close to beach access and pier. Walking distance from DQ, Mirros cafe, and paddle-boarding. Pet friendly! Our Golden fur-nephew and our two chihuahuas also had the BEST time! Thank you for your hospitality! ##### Mike V. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary T. 23 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waves Family Vacation The house had plenty of space for our party of 7 adults, a teen and two infants. The pool, hot tub and billiard room were great for when we were not out and about. Kitchen and grill were great for meal prep. The central location of Waves makes it more convenient to visit north and south OBX attractions. Sunday check-in/out avoids the Saturday rush. Had a great week. ##### Gary T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea D., PITTSBURGH 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Beach Trip The house was very clean when we arrived. Plenty of space for all 10 adults and 1 dog. We enjoyed our stay very much and had a long overdue family beach trip. The pool was nice to cool off in after a long beach day, two outdoor showers to rinse the sand off. Neighborhood was nice and quiet with that small town feeling. Beach was not overcrowded like some of the commercialized beachs. It was so peaceful. Would recommend and stay again. ##### Andrea D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randi L. 22 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family vacation The area was perfect for our beach trip with extended family. There were plenty of beach fun accessories available to use which we also left a few additional things behind for the next guests since they will not be used. I really loved the pool area very relaxing. I had no issues at all and it was a nice stress free time with my family. Alex shrimp shack was phenomenal yum. Check it out Also so much to do and see there and the beaches are stunning. Thanks for making the house Available we loved it ##### Randi L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josette S. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful visit We enjoyed the property very much . It was so nice that we hope to come back next year . Thanks for the hospitality . ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9fe16b38-bdd3-4671-aeb0-57ebc3f889d5-1753658214897.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Josette S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily S. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We absolutely loved our stay here! The house had everything you could possibly need, and was just perfect for our 5 person group plus my dog. Pool was great, hot tub was great, and it was so nice to have that many bedrooms and bathrooms. Short walk to the beach or the sound, just as described. We would 100% stay here again! ##### Emily S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Gretchen K. 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness The home was very nice and big enough for all of us. My family enjoyed the pool everyday . Loved how quiet the street was and being on a dead end was a plus for my 1.5 year old grandson to ride his bike. Morning sunrise on the balcony was so enjoyable. ##### Gretchen K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Wayne B. 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lifeisgolden Could stand some updating and landscape cleanup around pool area. Overall we enjoyed our stay. ##### Wayne B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Bob M. 27 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Place was nice House was nice but needs a little tlc ##### Bob M. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Shauna B. 5 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### House was nice Short walk to the beach ##### Shauna B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle R., Ellicott City 21 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun getaway Great location near enough of life’s conveniences, but quiet at the same time. House has a very well appointed kitchen and comfortable beds. Great views of the ocean and sound from the deck. ##### Michelle R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan L. 25 Jun 2018 #### Third time at this house and always satisfied! This is the third time we have rented this house. Location is perfect! The home had everything we needed and more. I look forward to more trips here! ##### Nathan L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan K. 11 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and a great time! This is your typical ideal beach house with everything you need. The caretaker, Misty, lives next door and is wonderful! Plenty of outside deck space to relax. The pool and hot tub were great! ##### Megan K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Thomas, Jr. B. 17 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family get away We took our family, 13 in all, and we all had a great time. With 7 grandchildren, 15-2yrs of age, the room set up was easy to sleep all. Had easy access to beach, great decks to relax, quite neighborhood. Would go back again. ##### Thomas, Jr. B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy e. 20 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything we expected and more Everything was just a described, wonderful location, nice spacious house with plenty of room for our family. Short walk to the beach. Great communication would definitely stay here again! ##### Sandy e. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. 24 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful House is beautiful! Communication with owner was excellent. Our only issue was the weather- but because the house was great it still made our stay enjoyable! ##### Lisa S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky B. 27 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay at Life is Golden Another great stay at Life is Golden. Although the weather didn’t cooperate we still enjoyed our vacation in the OBX . The house was just as shown in the listing , Grill and deck furniture have been upgraded since our last stay. No complaints and would definitely recommend. ##### Becky B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### scott f. 2 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice home. The online photos sell it a little short. Nice and clean. Comfortable. Clean. Well appointed kitchen (suggestion, crab cracker). Pool and Hot Tub were perfect. Other suggestion is that the pressure treated deck and railings need a little TLC. Would stay there again. Very satisfied with this rental. ##### scott f. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### tracey m. 29 Aug 2017 #### Great house We had a blast. My parents drove from Florida. It was so nice to have everyone together. Plenty of space. Kids loved DQ being right across the street. We rented bikes the area was perfect for the little one to ride on. I would absolutely rent this house again. Thanks Steve!! ##### tracey m. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa F. 2 Aug 2017 #### Home has lots to offer Home was nice and large enough with plenty of room for our party of 12\. Kids loved the pool while others enjoyed the hot tub. Views were great from the top deck and beach was only a 5 minute walk. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes and appliances. Overall everyone enjoyed and had a great time. I would rent Life Is Golden again on any future trips we may take. ##### Teresa F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie B., Rockville 1 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Even better than expected We were more than happy with our stay here and would be so happy to book it again. The pictures do not do the house justice, and it was so well stocked with everything we needed from the kitchen to the linen to the pool and beach supplies. The proximity to the beach was great, and of course Waves Market—a must for us multiple times each visit. The hot tub and pool were perfect and very well kept. Steve was very responsive to all of our questions almost immediately. All in all a wonderful vacation. ##### Jamie B. 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