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Smooth Sailing - Nags Head MP 10, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays

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A wooden deck with white Adirondack chairs facing the ocean.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.
A residential area with multiple houses, each featuring a swimming pool and outdoor seating areas.
A coastal residential area with houses, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk.
A spacious kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a bar counter.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nags Head Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Waterpark access

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Nags Head Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kill Devil Hills Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Lower Level En Suite

1 King Bed

Lower Level En Suite

1 King Bed

Mid Level Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Mid Level En Suite

1 King Bed

Mid Level En Suite

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Upper Level Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Upper Level En Suite

1 King Bed

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level En Suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level En Suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Powder Room

Toilet

Mid Level En Suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Mid Level En Suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Mid Level Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level En Suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this holiday home is on the beach. OBX Laser Tag and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paradise Fun Park and Full Throttle Speedway. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Dare County Arts Council are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Nags Head Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kill Devil Hills Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Seaside Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Smooth Sailing - Nags Head MP 10, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Smooth Sailing - Nags Head MP 10, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Smooth Sailing - Nags Head MP 10, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smooth Sailing - Nags Head MP 10, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Smooth Sailing - Nags Head MP 10, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nags Head holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Nags Head Beach and Kill Devil Hills Beach. OBX Laser Tag and Seaside Art Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was great, check-in and check-out were very easy, we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun with family vacation

It was
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The house smelled like rotten fish on the first floor, and mold or mildew. The first floor fridge smelled like a fish cooler. The carpeting throughout the house was dirty, stained and seemed about 25-30 years old. There was a fridge on the main floor, all the shelves on the door are useless, and snapped off with no weight in them, as if propped on there by the previous cleaners? There were shards of glass next to the hot tub outside. There were 2 lounge chairs and 4 chairs by the pool...all white plastic chairs, no cushions-mind you the house sleeps 14 people! The house has not been renovated, or kept up seemingly at all. Rusty nails sticking out of the wood railings, very loose wood railing at the 3rd floor level. The furniture inside you would not want to sit on-most was old and dingy! The bedrooms had uncomfortable beds, on cheap bed frames. The Solo stove outside in the dirty sandpit filled with cigarette butts was filled with trash. The sandy areas on both sides of the pool deck were basically unusable (they placed corn hole on one side) due to trash. The only redeeming thing about this house was the ocean view, walking to the beach, and the multiple living rooms to spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good pick

This is a good place to stay, right in the center of town of nags head with a lot of good resteraunts and activities for the children to do. The only down side to the property it is a little outdated. That being said it was still a clean property to stay in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Smooth Sailing

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: Lots of good restaurants close and within walking distance. Good location for bike riding. Amenities were good especially the kitchen which was very well stocked with everything needed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was beautiful. Big rooms with bathrooms. Kitchen was equipped with everything you could need. Very nice place
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2023
Kayle, We are incredibly grateful that you took the time to review "Smooth Sailing." We are glad you enjoyed your stay on the Outer Banks. See you on the Beach!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice vacation home with everything we needed. Bedrooms had a lot of space as well as kitchen, den and sitting areas. The pool was nice. Would have liked it heated but that wasn't an option. The house was in a great location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Beach Rental Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The pictures do not do this property justice. The house was beautiful, clean, and had everything and more our large family could need. Inside and outside were very clean. PLENTY of spacious bedrooms and living space. Everything was in working order, ready upon check-in, easy check-out. Very close to grocery store, restaurants (we enjoyed Mama Kwan’s fish tacos, the Beachcomber Tiki Hut hidden behind the Ramada on the ocean, & Swells’a Brewery), and tourist attractions like mini golf, Jockys Ridge and the Wright Bros Memorial. Would definitely recommend and would stay again! Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your review, Ken! We appreciate your kind words and hope you will visit us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Smooth Sailing vacation stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Overall, Smooth Sailing is a great vacation rental. The location is great & it has all the amenities, (I.e. pool, hot tub, pet friendly, private beach access, many master bedrooms), that we look for. Our first experience with Beach Realty was great. They are very friendly, professional & quick to respond.The only reason for 4 out of 5 stars on general condition, is that some items need to be replaced/upgraded/fixed, (I.e. hot tube jets very weak, ground level fridge missing shelves, gas grill has extreme grease build up). The main kitchen fridge was replaced (new) while we were there.Overall, a great vacation week for our family - Thanks!!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2022
Hi John! Thank you for your review. We always strive to provide 5 star service and we apologize that we missed the mark this time. We look forward to exceeding your expectations upon your next visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best house in 34 years of coming to the Banks!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We’ve been coming to Banks with our children and now our grandchildren for the past 34 years, and this is the best house we’ve ever rented! The rooms were amazing and big - lots of masters with not only bathtubs AND showers, but walk-in closets as well. There were extra rooms as well - for games or reading or a temporary office. The way the extra rooms led to the decks was ideal as well - no bedrooms disturbed by people hanging out late on the deck. Also, the outdoor shower was great - the showerhead worked great (not all rusty and only giving a trickle). The location was perfect - in Nagshead but close to Kill Devil Hills. We could walk to lots of our favorite places (Kill Devil Grill, Tortugas Lie, Harris Teeter, Helen’s and various ice cream places).We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2024
Wow, Elizabeth! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We're so glad you hear you and your family enjoyed your time in the Outer Banks while staying at Smooth Sailing. We would be delighted to host you again next time!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

almost perfect

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: we had 10 people stay. The houses was great, lots of room, very clean. I loved all the different sitting rooms, and playing pool provided some fun during the rain. The location of the house was great, it was close to stores and plenty of places to eat, including a great candy store and fudge store. The pool was very clean, but cold it was really needs to be heated. We brought our golden ret. who loved the beach as well. There were a lot of stairs, and the worst part was the the entrance to the beach had no stairs, but a steep stand hill. I think there may have been stair at some time but now it's just covered it sand. This was a problem for some of our family. Other than that I would stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2024
Wow, Kevin! It sounds like you had an excellent time at Smooth Sailing. Thank you for sharing your experience. We understand trekking up and down the beach dunes can become tricky at times. Nature will take its course. Aside from this, we're glad you had a wonderful stay. You and your party are welcome back anytime!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

It's just an OKAY spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: You mostly choose a house due to amenities and location. This house has the location but lacks the amenities that is states on the description. Example, the hot tub does not work, so if you like a lukewarm tub, you are good to go. But if you are looking for a real hot tub, then this place is not for you. Also, there is a lot of sand around the pool, and past guest have used it for their ashtray. So the sand was nasty. The rooms are large and it is nice to have the amount of king sized rooms. The house has a lot of potential for niceness but its average.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2022
Thank you Dana for your review. We appreciate you letting us know about the condition of the outdoor pool area/sand. We make every effort to be responsive to our guests' needs and requests and hope the hot tub wasn't something that was reported and missed since we do reach out after check-in asking about the condition of the home in case our inspectors missed something. We appreciate your taking the time to leave your feedback and we take it very seriously!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property…

Excellent vacation with family
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

First week of october

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Spacious house, loved all the master bedrooms with having so many people. Found everything we need in the kitchen. Great ocean view from the top deck.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2023
Constance, We are happy to hear that you were pleased with the vacation rental home you and your family occupied in October.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Smooth Sailing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home with awesome location. Kitchen had everthing we needed and more!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2023
William, We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a 5-Star review! We take pride in knowing our customers are happy with their experience. Thanks for your support, we really appreciate it! Looking forward to seeing you again soon,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation home

Our group of 14 -- grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins -- had a wonderful week at Smooth Sailing. The kitchen is extremely well-equipped, the beach views and proximity are fantastic, there is lots of room for everyone and the management company was very responsive to all our questions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

We had a great time at the place. We had always stayed in Duck, but this year we went to Nags Head. There is much, much more to do along with grocery shopping less than a mile away. The pool was fine and the 2nd floor access to the beach was easy to handle. We loved the high chairs on the top floor porch. The place was well stocked with plates silverware and glasses. The only problem we had was that the week we were there, the temperatures were well into the 90’s and the air conditioner on the 3rd floor would not hold the set temperature. In the morning it would be back to the set temperature. We called and they were responsive and somebody did come out. Also the pool light in the pool was out and they sent somebody out to look at it. We hadn’t noticed it until the end of the stay. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good house for family vacation

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: Everything was clean and was ready by 4pm check-in time. The keyless entry was good because it eliminated the stop at the rental office. House is adequately stocked with kitchen utensils we needed. However, the finish on the dining room table is overall sticky. Possibly wrong kind of paint was used, we used a sheet as a tablecloth.Unfortunately the rental price increase may dictate that we seek another house for next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2023
Gwendolyn, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate all feedback, good or bad, as it helps us improve our business.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Overall good

Great location. Very spacious house. Somewhat strange layout, but accommodating. The check-in process was terrible. We were told we would be contacted to check-in and never received communication. We finally just showed up and the house was ready. It would have been nice to know further in advance given we were traveling with small children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Great location. Needs some TLC

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property is on the water and has great views from the top deck. Beach access is easy.The refrigerators were very old and missing shelves in the doors and shelves. They both are in desperate need of replacement. The freezer in one of them doesn’t work well and the fridge in the other freezes in the fridge section.Almost all of the power outlets are loose and do not maintain a connection.The desk had many nails popping up and some of the slats were loose.Kinda weird to have sand surrounding the pool, makes it impossible to keep clean.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2023
Jeremiah, We as well as the homeowners would like to thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, as your feedback is very meaningful to us. We are delighted to hear about the things you enjoyed, and appreciate the feedback you shared
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were happy with the house. The sand dune hill at the end of the walkway from the house was difficult for the three of us that are almost 80 years old to negotiate. The young people dug it down somewhat and it appears that under the sand there is more walkway and some steps. If you could dig more sand out that would be great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2023
Ray, Thank you for your review. I’m sorry to hear you had a frustrating experience, but I really appreciate you bringing this issue to my attention
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

We went for a family vacation with wide age range of children. Had something for all with easy access to beach. Close to nags head and Kitty Hawk activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Smooth Sailing 3/25

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: House was as advertised, clean, & well maintained. The only issue is the hot tub & the cover need upgrading. The hospitality app was ok but never got a response to two different messages sent.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2023
Mark, Thank you for letting us know about this. Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly and accurately.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Smooth Sailing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time and the house met all of our needs.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2022
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the home and your time in the Outer Banks! Thanks for sharing your review with us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful place!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great time here. Love the fact that there were five master suites, all of them beautifully decorated. Had everything we needed. No problems at all during our stay. Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a great vacation experience!!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2022
We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with us!
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