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Sound front-Close to the Ocean-AVAILABLE Memorial weekend, "90" 5-star reviews

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waterfront with woods on both sides
Decks; porches and more decks!
Dine here or at the kitchen counter or on the porch
Bring your Kayak; canoe; rubber raft or just your inner tube!
There must be a zillion crabs in this place or (at least 50; can you find them?)
Reviews
10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Washer
    WasherWasher

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Popular LocationAvalon Fishing Pier5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWright Brothers National Memorial6 min drive
  • Popular LocationNags Head Woods Preserve9 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)93 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sound front-Close to the Ocean-AVAILABLE Memorial weekend, "90" 5-star reviews

Linen/Towel package available for "8" at $85.
NO cancellation policy
NO Parties allowed.
NO PETS allowed
Someone in the party MUST be 26 or older. Verified at check-in.

The house is 1,650 square feet and sits one wooded acre. The house has the popular 'reverse' floor plan (living area upstairs with bedroom areas downstairs). The house sits on a cove of the Albemarle Sound.

There is a 110 foot private walkway from the house to a dock with a gazebo. The house and gazebo face south-west offering beautiful sunsets. A porch off the kitchen faces the woods and offers a quiet serenity not often found at the beach. The beach (Atlantic Ocean) is less than a mile away and there is a bicycle path that runs in front of the 'Sound Crab', by the Wright Memorial ending at the major ocean access point in Kill Devil Hills.

The house is tastefully decorated. There is an extraordinary amount of glass to take advantage of the sound and woods views. The kitchen is well equipped and contains all modern appliances. The house is far enough off the road (that dead ends less than 100 feet in a cul-de-sac) that traffic is rarely heard.

A full-size washer and dryer are in a storage area on this floor.
A Weber charcoal barbecue grill is available on the deck.

A deck covers three sides of the lower level while the porch covers a fourth side.

A deck covers two sides of the upper level while a porch covers a third side. Rising from this level of deck is a roof top deck. This deck is 35 feet off the ground.

The house is wired for the internet.
I can provide a more thorough description if requested...

Keywords: 4 bedroom beach house

Property manager

David Scango

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted on outside decks only!
Maximum of 8 people NO PETS Late check-outs incur $50/hour or part of hour
Kayak/canoe rental available (ask for details) Linen rental available (ask for details)
Memorial weekend, Labor Day weekend and Thanksgiving require a 4 night minimum

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Nags Head Woods Preserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 5 min drive
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 5 min drive
  • Destination Fun - 5 min drive
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 6 min drive
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Roger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OBX Excursion
We really enjoyed the property immensely. We fished, played games and had a super great time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Location and Relaxing Home
My sister and I came into town for a wedding. We knew we wanted 2 bedrooms and space to relax for a few days while we explored the OBX. This property was amazing. Large, exceptionally clean and appointed for small or large groups. The views are stunning from every vantage and there are two restaurants within walking distance. It was close enough to the wedding in Wanchese and the horses in Corolla. Just a mile to beach access if you want to walk or drive. We will be coming back with our family and our kayaks! Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Total privacy
In an area that's surrounded by activity, the Sound Crab is an oasis in the middle. You can bike or drive to beaches, restaurants or every conceivable activity, and come back to quiet and natural beauty. My favorite vacation place since 1998.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
QUIET PLACE
This place is close enough to everything but in a very quiet neighborhood. It was an enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private and comfortable!
Secluded, but only a few minutes away from KDH. Gorgeous views, and lots of little places to get privacy. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by David Scango

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Retired Mathematics professor at Northern Virginia Community College...

Why they chose this property

I built this property in 1991 when there were virtually no properties on the sound at that time. It sits on a wooded lot and has 'moderate" seclusion which is highly unusual at the beach...
Bicycle/walking path has proved immensely popular since its inception.
Dock with screened gazebo offers privacy.
Two screened porches (one on each level).
Linens and Canoe/kayaks/paddle boards/bicycles available FOR RENT through caretaker at below market prices.

What makes this property unique

The property is Mile Post 7.5 then directly back to the sound (bay). It is approximately 9/10 mile from the beach road which has restaurants and retail. There is a walkway (bike trail) directly in front of the house that runs to the beach which is also about 9/10 mile. At the end of the trail is a beach access which is the main Kill Devil Hills access with a large parking lot and rest rooms with changing area with outdoor shower.

Languages:

English