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Ocean and Sound Views - Sleeps 10 - Easy Beach Access - Hot Tub & Community Pool

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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Full service kitchen with coffee area. There is seating for 4 at the counter.
Seating for 8 at the dining room table and then 4 more seats at the bar.
Game room and sunroom with views of the sound.
Enjoy the front decks overlooking the ocean and share meals at the picnic table.
Come visit Once Upon a Time

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102060 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom Lower Level

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom Upper Level

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom Lower Level

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom Upper Level

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean and Sound Views - Sleeps 10 - Easy Beach Access - Hot Tub & Community Pool

Come Enjoy South Nags Head!!
We have completed a complete kitchen, dining room, bed room and living space remodel along with flooring, fresh paint, & new furniture pieces. It's Ready to be enjoyed!!

Our 4br/ 3bath reverse floor plan home is steps away from the beach access. There are 2 Master Suites in the home. Accommodating 10, there are several common areas where the group can split up and enjoy. Tennis and pickle ball courts are behind the house and the private South Creek Acres community pool is a short walk away. The family room, game room and 3 of the bedrooms have their own TVs with Roku sticks.

We added a brand new 6 person hot tub in June 2022 to be enjoyed. There are overhead string lights to accent the area and Bluetooth speakers for playing your favorite songs. There is a game room with foosball, TV and plenty of games. There is a Wii with plenty of games to also keep the kids occupied in the twin bedroom.

We are an easy walk to Fish Heads where we love to grab lunch and dinner, plus listen to live bands. It is such a great hangout spot overlooking the ocean. If you are a fisherman, there is a bait shop and the fishing pier as well.

The backyard is a wonderful family gathering area with a double sided charcoal grill and 2 picnic tables. Gather around the fire pit for some s’mores and family fun, or play some cornhole with the provided boards.

The entry level has an outdoor shower for getting the sand off after your visit the beach. We offer body boards and beach chairs for you to use, plus a few bikes as well.

We want you and your family to feel like this is your home away from home. There is a security camera above the Front Door focused on the drive way and a security camera above the Car Port Door.
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Amenities

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Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No events or parties of any type are allowed.
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Pets

No pets allowed
We do not allow pets in our home.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking or vaping is not permitted in the house.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave sheets and pillowcases on the beds. The cleaning team will take care of removing them. Used towels can be left in the bathtub
Close and lock all windows and doors. Beach chairs and gear should be cleaned off and returned to the storage nook under the stairs. Please return bikes to the rack and lock them up.
Trash and recycling should be removed and brought to the receptacles in the carport. Trash (green) is collected twice per week on Mondays and Thursdays. Please put out on Sunday night and Wed night.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests are welcome to use the fire pit but all fire pit rules of Nags Head must be followed. The Nags Head fire Dept and town websites list the rules.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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: No events or parties of any type are allowed.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nags Head

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head. While the natural beauty of Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Jennette's Pier. Travelling with kids? Consider Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 15 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean and Sound Views - Sleeps 10 - Easy Beach Access - Hot Tub & Community Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Ocean and Sound Views - Sleeps 10 - Easy Beach Access - Hot Tub & Community Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean and Sound Views - Sleeps 10 - Easy Beach Access - Hot Tub & Community Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean and Sound Views - Sleeps 10 - Easy Beach Access - Hot Tub & Community Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean and Sound Views - Sleeps 10 - Easy Beach Access - Hot Tub & Community Pool located?

This family-friendly Nags Head holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Whalebone Junction. Jennette's Pier is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owners were awesome and answered everyone of my crazy questions immediately. The house was great had everything and more that we needed and the location was perfect. Would definitely come again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Wonderful Vacation

This beach house was amazing, clean and organized and enough room for our 2 families (4 adults 4 teenagers). Location is great, close to the beach but tucked away from the busy main roads and stores. The owners were quick to respond to any of our questions and great to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W., Scotts

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

Thanksgiving traditions

Great property! Great location! I loved the house
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Cute Comfy Cottage

This OBX cottage is perfect for a family get away. It was so cute, very clean, super organized, had really comfy furniture including beds, and a great location. Loved the tennis court and pool membership also as we had a red flag day. The hosts were great, so responsive! This is one of the best cottages we have found in OBX and will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our vacation was family oriented & included 3 generations. The house was as pictured. We found everything in the home that we needed. The owners responded to all of my questions immediately. Check in process was easy & well described. While we did not get to use the pool or the tennis courts, they were within a short distance from the house. The beach access was within walking distance. The beach was fabulous. The house was just off the main beach road & allowed for walking, running & biking without having to use the main road or bike/walk pathway. Many people do use the bike path but I found it just as nice to use the road where the house is located. The sunset viewed from the sun room in the back of the house was beautiful & amazing everyday. The front porch was used everyday! Everyone loved the swinging bed? The house was clean, decorated nicely, appliances worked without incident. Alexa & TV worked well. The hot tub was nice & enjoyed by the teenagers and young adults. Having beach toys, umbrellas & beach chairs available was a nice addition & especially appreciated not having to bring them on the trip. The outdoor shower was large and well used. The outlet mall, Food Lion, thrift stores, mini golf, ice cream shops, beach stores, go carts are within close distance as well as a large YMCA if you want to continue an exercise program while on vacation. We went to Pirates Cove to see the BIG boats. Happened to be there for a big fishing tournament. Home is outstanding!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen W.

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

Wonderful week at the beach

Lovely home, exceptionally well-stocked kitchen, plenty of separate porches and rooms for everyone, outside spaces, so close to the beach. Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

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

Awesome House, Walk to beach and Amazing Sunsets

House was newly furnished beautifully, was super clean (which is very important to us) and had everything we needed! Location was great, walk to beach, and from the rear of the home there was a sitting room with big windows to watch the sunset! Great fire pit in the rear yard and jacuzzi which was perfect. Would stay again if we visit that area with out hesitation. Lastly the hosts were very responsive from the minute we booked the home until we left. 5 star experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay R.

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

All together lovely stay!

We loved our stay at Once Upon a Time! We had two families with 6 kids all together. The kids really enjoyed the games and the beach toys while the adults took advantage of all the cozy places to drink coffee and enjoy the views. Great proximity to the beach! There were so many little things that made our vacation so easy. The outdoor shower and little hose next to the downstairs door to help you wash the sand off were especially helpful. Communication with the hosts was quick and easy. If we had any questions Kris was replied within a short time. Highly recommend staying at Once Upon a Time!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

Love!!!

The location of this house was phenomenal!! We enjoyed being just steps from the beach, with an easy access at Jacobs Street! The house itself was exactly what we needed. The views, though just partial beach views, and full sound views, were everything we needed for peace and serenity on this leg of our journey! There were 6 of us, 4 teens, 2 adults. We enjoyed the body boards and beach chairs (SOOOO thankful for those so we didn't have to pack them on our lllloooonnnngggg roadtrip!!) We loved playing the games provided. The children loved the TV services and wifi, of course! Overall, if I am ever able to return to the OBX, I will definitely look for this same property!!!

10/10 Excellent

krista a.

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

Perfect beach home

I really struggled to find a home that my selective and picky family would enjoy and feel at home. This one met everyone’s expectations and then some, which is saying a lot with 3 teenagers. The home is beautifully updated and furnished and just as pictured. It is centrally located in the OBX, making it easier to be adventurous if you want to see it all like we did. Loved that there were 2 master bedrooms with their own bath. If, you want to know which master is better, select the main level one with all the other bedrooms with the king size bed. The home is well stocked with everything in the kitchen we needed, a nice toaster oven that we used quite a bit, dish soap and dishwasher soap which was an added bonus. We drove 22 hours to get there and so nice not to have to run out right away to get supplies. The screened in room with the swing bed is awesome. The bikes were added fun. If you are struggling between which rental home like I was, you won’t go wrong staying here. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess F.

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

Best OBX vacation yet!

10 out of 10 for this rental. From the getgo communication with the owners was fantastic. Any questions I had were answered promptly and in great detail. This house is in an excellent location, its CLEAN and is beautifully decorated. We took advantage of the fooseball table,board games ,hot tub, the enclosed porch swing and all of the beach gear . The kitchen is fully stocked . We really couldn't have asked for anything better. This felt like home. The short walk to the beach was amazing . The outdoor shower was definitely a big plus for our boys after boogie boarding multiple days. It was a short walk to the community pool ..and the canal right beside the pool is filled with turtles. We visited 3 times with lettuce to feed them. It is also a short drive to any restaurant ,ice cream,shopping and mini golf .But the views from all the decks were my favorite part. We watched the sunrise every morning with a short walk across the road or right from the front deck..and watched the sunset every evening from the back deck . It was amazing. We look forward to being able to return in the future and is beautifullydecorated.,and has
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge L.

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

24’ family vacation

Our experience at OUAT was great. Kris was super responsive and gave great information about the property. Check in was seamless and we were lucky to get in early. The house was really clean upon arrival. Everything about the house exceeded expectations. We really loved the main living floor. The kitchen was stocked with everything you would ever need. The views off of the back deck were amazing and our children loved watching the birds and the deer! We would absolutely recommend anyone stay here and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith M.

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

Thanksgiving away from home!

The owners went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. They have thought of everything you might need for vacation and then some. Even though it was chilly out there was still plenty to do at the house for 2 teenagers to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana A.

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

Perfect getaway

We were in town only for a few days for a family wedding. The cottage was exactly as described. The kitchen was well stocked. The beds were comfortable. The sunset view was outstanding. The hot tub was an added bonus. All in all, it was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

A Great Family Week

Everything as advertised. House was large enough for my family - two sons with their spouses and my toddler grandchild. Kitchen was well stocked with all necessities. Sunset and sunrise views from back and front decks were great. I loved bird watching from back deck- the natural area was teaming with finches. Special call out to the lovely and very clean hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Perfect House for a Family Beach Vacation

If I could give 6 stars I would! Great property on a nice section of Nags Head beach. The hosts were extremely professional and responsive, and even gave us a $25 gift card to Duck Donuts. The house with the hot tub and fire pit was perfect for our family of 3 young kids. Everything was clean, decorations were on point for a beach house, and the quiet street was nice as a parent to not have to worry about traffic. We've stayed in a lot of VRBO's and we would highly recommend this one.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., New Hartford, NY USA

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

Absolutely wonderful!

We had an amazing stay at Once Upon A Time! The house was perfect - clean, comfortable, and literally steps to the beach. The house (and kitchen) was well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. We especially loved the beach toys and bikes that were provided. The porch bed swing was oh so comfortable and perfect for an afternoon nap! The owners are very responsive to questions and really go above and beyond to make their guests feel welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at Once Upon A Time! A short walk to the beach and access to everything. The Sunrise/Sunset views were amazing from the house! Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

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

Great group house for gathering friends

Great process from start to finish. House has great space and a nice big table for dinners. Views over the sound and sunset are gorgeous. Front and back decks give lots of choices for chilling out. Unique rope swing was sweet. Nice supply of towels. So helpful to have linens supplied. Outside shower is nice and spacious and clean. We need to come back to try the fire pit ! Really enjoyed this stay! Right across from the Jacobs beach entrance. Owners were very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by David and Kris Ritchie

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Hello! We are David and Kris. Thanks for your interest in our listings. We are tech professionals who live in NJ but often work remotely. We have 3 wonderful daughters and our pets, Marvel and Memphis. We started our hosting adventure a few years ago and have really loved it. It's a unique chance to meet and interact with people from around the nation and world.

We love sharing our homes so that others can visit and experience the beautiful shores of North Carolina. In both places, we have tried to create a cozy environment where you will feel welcome and 'at-home' during your stay, and is ideal for enjoying the company of friends and family.

When we are not in NC, we are hopefully traveling the world, but most of the time, we are enjoying our regular Friday Family Movie Nights, playing board games, hanging out with our beloved family and friends and experiencing other adventures in the Tri-State area.

Best of luck in your search, and thank you for considering us!

Why they chose this property

We love the Outer Banks, and fell in love with South Nags Head. The area is quiet but super close to everything if we want to shop, mini-golf, take in historic site, etc. There are miles of wide sidewalks for biking, skate boarding and walks.

Once we were on the decks and could see the ocean and then went to the back decks to see the endless views of the Sound, we knew we had found our dream beach house. The home has everything we could have ever wanted on the inside and then to be able to walk out the door and be on the sand in less then 100 feet, we could not have dreamed of anything better.

What makes this property unique

There are few homes that have ocean views plus the beauty of the sound off their back decks. The national sea shore with all its beauty and wildlife is our back yard. When you are drinking your morning coffee and look through those 2 huge windows out the back, you just feel like you are in heaven. Plus we are right across the street from the beach access, so very Easy access to the beach.

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