The Maiden in Buxton: Vintage Hatteras Charm - Perfect for Two People

The property was OK save for unreliable wifi, which may have been event related. Linda tried hard but when you are in the middle of a Coastal Flooding Disaster and the property is surrounded by water and finally the fresh water is turned off it is hard to say the trip was anything but awful.

Very quiet area

The home was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was stocked well enough for simple meals. I took off one star because the sofa which is an outdoor wicker set is really not that comfortable to be acting as an indoor sofa. Also, we were a family of 3 and could not eat together as a family because a bar height table and only 2 barstools supplied. It would have been better as a regular dining height table so that you can take the desk chair from the bedroom and use it as a 3rd chair. And honestly if you market as max 4 person then you should have 4 chairs available to eat altogether. Unfortunately, Hurricane Erin came 3 weeks before we got there and left no beach at the end of the street. Obviously this is out of the host’s control but disappointing nonetheless. Hopefully some of beach will come back.

House was very clean and communication is excellent with host.

This is a great property for couples. The unit was clean and well equipped. Nice outdoor sitting area. Great location!

Our stay was excellent, the cottage was beautiful and very clean. Highly recommend.

We had a great stay ,the place is super clean and very nice Location is great we walked to eat every night and the beach is in sight. Linda is very responsive with any questions. Great trip.

Our short stay in Buxton was fantastic. The Maiden is in a great central location. It was easy to find, provided plenty of parking, and put us just steps from the ocean. The inside is just as pictured and very neat and tidy. The beds were comfortable, and there was adequate room in each bedroom to store clothing and personal items for a beach vacation. The kitchen is small but well stocked with everyday items and some basic needs (like paper towels, napkins, and coffee filters). You won't need anything more for vacation. I wish there were a small table-height dining table with real chairs instead of the bar stools and tall table, but it was manageable for the few nights we were there. The standup shower is a great size; you don't feel like you're in a phone booth while trying to clean off as you do in most shower stalls. As other guests stated, the sofa is not the most comfortable. It's definitely patio furniture, and all the pieces separate easily. It would be so easy to fix with zipties for the frame and velcro for the cushions. The outside shower was very handy to wash the sand off at the end of the day, and the outside storage for beach chairs and toys is ample. I would absolutely stay here again.

I enjoyed my stay as much this year as i had last year. The cottage is perfect, with just a short walk to the beach.

Short walk to the beach and far enough from commercial area to not be bothered. Check out conners for groceries and uncle eddy for ice cream and putt putt. Public beach access a mile away is perfect for a night time fire.

Great property within walking distance to Buxton beach

The property is darling! It is bright and clean, small but cozy. I would not recommend it for more than 2 adults. The kitchen table is a high top square with 2 stools. The couch isn't appropriate. It is an outdoor plastic rataan sectional with outdoor appropriate cushioning. Incredibly uncomfortable and unstable. The sections kept splitting apart and the cushions kept falling off. No coffee table, only an ottoman for the sectional. We used a cookie sheet to set on top of it to hold our drinks while we relaxed in the evening. The kitchen utensils and accessories are SORELY lacking. Almost as if all utensils and accessories were an afterthought. Knife set was a hodge podge of dull and damaged cutlery. The dinnerware, glasses and cups were LOVELY! Bathroom was CUUUUTE! Good shower, but shower curtain was too short and water on the floor was a frequent problem. Did a great job of providing shelving and storage. Bedrooms were bright and spacious. However, the room I was in had an overwhelming odor of old urine during humid days. I had to spray Lysol pretty frequently. Porch furniture is dated, uncomfortable and weather worn and the rocking chair had a broken arm rest with exposed splintering wood. We remedied this by putting beach towels over the wood. Property could use some games and books for rainy days. Good location for walking beach AND neighborhoods/Buxton area. We had an incredible time on our vacation, but likely will use a different property next time.

Loved being so close to the beach! The unit was clean and very well equipped.

Loved this spot. Beach is a very short walk and house is very clean. Would stay again for sure

Linda was very responsive! The property is close to the beach. We walked for hours collecting shells. The property is a short walk to restaurants. The kitchen is has lots of utensils,plates,bowls, etc. There was salt and pepper but no other spices, foil or condiments. (Not a huge deal)The only draw or con was the rubber type mattress pads. They were very hot and extremely uncomfortable to sleep on. The beds themselves were very comfortable. One thousand percent would stay here again. Thank you, Linda.

Nice location

Both of my parents had nothing but wonderful things to say about their trip - both the island and the rental. I was told that everything was incredibly clean and cozy and exactly as described/pictured. Would absolutely recommend.

Fished durning the day slept there at night. Worked out fine.

My wife and I were looking for a place to stay on short notice. The Maiden fit the bill of being in a nice location and not breaking the bank. The place was clean. Furnishings weren't luxurious, but were plenty adequate for this price point. The owner communicated well. Overall, staying at the Maiden was a good experience. We'd stay here again.

Excellent clean cottage! Only comment is would have been appreciated to be informed of the blocked beach access and collapsing houses:/

Clean place with decent kitchen. Great location and Linda was very good with prompt communication.

This was a great decision to stay here!! Great location!! Short walk to beach. No issues!!

We loved every minute of our stay at The Maiden! The house was very clean, in a FANTASTIC location and absolutely beautiful! Linda made the house very welcoming and has a great binder filled with tons of information. We’ve never stayed somewhere so well organized and welcoming. We will be back!

Everything was perfect! Wish we would have booked a longer stay.

3 night stay for our family of 4 (2 teenagers). The location and proximity to the beach can’t be beat. I would definitely stay here again.