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Carolina Dreamin' - Nags Head, Private Beach Access w/Parking Passes, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK

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A coastal residential area with two houses, one with a porch and a small deck, and the other with a larger deck and a chimney. A pathway leads to the beach.
A wooden deck with white railings and Adirondack chairs, overlooking a residential area.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, and a view of the outside.
A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a grey sofa set, a white coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with a sink, pendant lighting, and a view into the dining area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nags Head Beach

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Outer Banks Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Golf Links
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Lower Level En-Suite

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level En-Suite

1 Queen Bed

Mid Level Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Mid Level Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Mid Level En Suite

1 King Bed

Mid Level En Suite

1 Queen Bed

Mid Level En-Suite

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level En Suite

1 King Bed

7 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Lower Level En-Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Level En-Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Powder Room

Toilet

Mid Level En Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid Level En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Mid Level En-Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Mid Level Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this holiday home is near the beach. Seaside Art Gallery and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and Island Farm. Ready for a night out? Consider Miller's Waterfront Restaurant and Tale of the Whale. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nags Head Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carolina Dreamin' - Nags Head, Private Beach Access w/Parking Passes, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Carolina Dreamin' - Nags Head, Private Beach Access w/Parking Passes, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Carolina Dreamin' - Nags Head, Private Beach Access w/Parking Passes, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carolina Dreamin' - Nags Head, Private Beach Access w/Parking Passes, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carolina Dreamin' - Nags Head, Private Beach Access w/Parking Passes, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head Beach and Outer Banks Hospital. Nags Head Golf Links and Full Throttle Speedway are also within 2 miles (3 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. 47 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cape May

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: It was good.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2023
Patti, There is nothing more memorable than family time at the beach. See you on the Beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great 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: This house was perfect for my family reunion. Very accommodating.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Margaret, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a glowing 5-star review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience during your stay at our rental property.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cape May beach house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: We had a great week with family. Love the location of the house that is walkable to beach and close to retail stores and restaurants. However, the house could use some TLC. Kitchen drawer missing and mattresses need replaced.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2024
We're glad you have an overall great time at Cape May, Mary! We will share your feedback with the owner, and hope you will visit us again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Vacation fun

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: We have rented off of beach a couple times, as usual this was a great property. Clean with great amenities. The 3rd floor mattress was great seemed new, the other mattress were less desirable but ok. We understand mattresses are a large expense but would love to see better ones in homes. This was easy to assecc easy to keep clean, and was close to everything.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2024
Thank you Michael for your feedback. We appreciate your taking the time to let us know how this property can be improved for your next stay, and for future guests. We will make the owners aware and look forward to seeing you again on the beach!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Location. Great Service

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is in a great location. The only drawback is that it's right on the beach bypass and cars can be a bit noisy. The homeowner was a big help if we had an issue and got it resolved quickly. Beach Realty also gave good service. My only suggestion would be to bring your own sheets if you have any allergies. Otherwise, a nice stay for the price.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a time!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 house was very big. We hosted a couple parties and our guests was impressed by nour house. I love how we had so many people come over and yet it still didn't feel like we were on top of each other. The only problem was that some of the rooms cable did not work and also frigerator ice maker was very slow
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Tyler, Thank you for a 5 star review! We're glad you enjoyed the size of Cape May. Rest assured, we're actively working on resolving the cable issues to make your next visit even more enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Getaway

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: The property is located in a great place conveint to many things. The house is in pretty good condition. I had a few problems with some things in the house and the owner was absolutely great! Pat kept in contact with me and try to resolve the problems. This did not keep our family from enjoying our vacation! Thanks!!!!!! BTW Grits Grill and Duck Donut is a must!!!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Michele, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are so glad you had a good week. We hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Cape May Need Help

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. 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: Great location and the layout out the house is nice. We had several issues with the house. 1. House needs a good cleaning. 2. Repair issues, microwave broke, box springs in 1 bedroom broke, 1 dryer broke.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2022
Thank you Robert for your review. We appreciate you promptly reporting the issues and are happy to report that they have been resolved.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Definitely will rent again!

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: This house was everything we needed and more. Friends staying in OBX for the first time can't wait to come back. We had a crew for dinner and did not run out of dishes or silverware. Well stocked kitchen. Loved having 2 DW and 2 refrigerators. I have to take 1 star away from the rating for the spotty wifi. Wish list: having heat in the pool. We wanted to use the pool but it was a little cold this year for the first week in May. Also a small sofa or soft chairs in the game room. Thank the owners for us. We made some lasting memories.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2022
Thank you, Loriann! We're so glad to hear that you were able to make lasting memories at Cape May! We hope to welcome you back very soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A 50th College Reunion

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 chose the Cape May rental for our vacation. Immediately upon our arrival, we could see that the rental is very clean and tidy. The house is beautifully appointed, the living and dining areas are very spacious, and the kitchen is well stocked with dishes and cookware. The bedrooms and bathrooms filled our needs, and the outside spaces are great areas for gathering. The pool and the elevator made our entire experience very comfortable and pleasant. As a group, we agree that this is a perfect rental for a group who may sometimes want to be all together and individuals who sometimes may need quiet time. We had a great vacation/reunion.In preparing for this get-away, I had reason to call the Beach Realty office. On every occasion, the staff was responsive, informed, and gracious. Each employee should be proud of their customer service response. I couldn't ask for more from a rental organization. While we were there, I noticed some water in the HVAC closet. I called the number provided, spoke with the representative, and a worker was there immediately to fix the problem. Can't ask for more than that.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2021
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your vacation and we hope to welcome you back to the beach as our guest!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing spring break getaway

The location is excellent - short walk to beach access, easy drive to great restaurants, Jockey's Ridge, and other kid-friendly attractions. Quiet street in the off-season and it was great to take the dogs for beach walks several times a day. Clean house and we didn't notice any of the uncomfortable beds that other reviewers have mentioned. The major issue for us was that the house changed ownership a few weeks before our stay and the new owners did not get the house ready. 1) The air conditioner that cooled the lower two levels was broken and wasn't repaired until halfway through our stay. Thankfully, it was April and not too hot, but bedrooms got super stuffy and due to loud neighbors, we couldn't sleep with windows open. 2) The cable and wifi were turned off and required three visits from the property management company and then the internet company to replace physical gear and activate the account. This also took several days to clear up. Both internet and a/c issues meant that we repeatedly had to return to the house early from activities to be there while repair people were in the house due to our dogs being with us. 3) The kitchen lacked basic supplies that are kind of in the interest of the owner to provide, like trash bags. And if you want to have salt and pepper, better bring your own!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good house, not great

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of the house is a mixed bag. It's great for being close to things, but with the drawback that there are more people on the beach and the view from the back is of a shopping center. It's close to many activities, which is why we decided on the Nags' Head location. The house itself was a great size and very well designed for our group of 12. Each couple had their own room with bathroom and all of the kids had their own rooms except for two brothers who shared a twin room. Almost all of the bedrooms had their own bathroom. The only ones that had to share were the two twins. There are also two powder rooms, one on the living room level and one at the bottom, which were convenient. The house was clean except for the hardwoowd floors on the top level, at least, which were very dirty and in need of refinishing. They were well vacuumed, but desperately needed damp mopping. Our feet were filthy from walking barefoot on them. There is a vacuum available, which was handy for 12 people and a dog. If there had been a damp mop available, that would have been great. I had to use paper towels to clean the kitchen floors a few times and would have damp mopped the wood floors if there had been a mop available. A Swiffer would be a great addition. The beds would benefit from a 2" memory foam topper. The living room couches need replacing. The kitchen had two refrigerators and two dishwashers, which was great. There were plenty of glasses, plates, utensils, etc. The pool and hot tub were in good order.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2021
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the home and your time in the Outer Banks. We look forward to welcoming you back to the beach!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great house for a large group

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house, 8 bedrooms total, 6 have private bathrooms. Everyone had privacy, yet the common areas are large and inviting. The house is a described, has been updated but we had some small issues. The gas grill was filthy and the extra tank was empty. We didn’t grill because we thought it was a hazard. One of to refrigerators had a leak, it was reported but a repairman didn’t show. Some bathrooms didn’t drain.All in all a great house, many decks. The pool is nice size but the area is small with limited seating
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome

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: Relaxing and Fun
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another wonderful vacation in OBX

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 another wonderful week at Carolina Dreamin'! This was our 4th year staying at this house. We love the house, the location only one block from the private beach access, close to stores, shopping and sightseeing. I go with my three daughters, their partners, and 3-4 grandchildren. We all love this house.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very spacious house

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: The house was very clean on arrival and everything in place. My family & I had a very nice time. The house was very well-equipped with needed items. We found the large kitchen table was a plus; we were all, 14 of us, to enjoy meals together as a family. And the new furniture in the living room was very comfortable. The patio furniture was also very comfortable & relaxing for drinking morning coffee or relaxing after a day at beach.During my stay, if there were any problems, damages or questions, the office & maintenance were very prompt in responding to ensure our vacation experience was top notch.I would consider staying at this property in the future but only if I know that most of the beds and/or mattresses were replaced. The mattresses were very worn and a few bed-frames were loose, wiggled. In one of the twin bed bedrooms, there was a smile of pee.Thank you for making our vacation one of our best.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A lovely home the needs a little basic TLC.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was lovely but a bit basic, believe it or not. The elevator was a blessing, but there were several everday items that seemed lacking.Tons of dishes, but only one serving spoon. No pot holders, only one trivet. 5 coffee pots, but only one small colander. A weird mix of items that lead me to believe that renters have purchased items for their stay and left it behind for the next people. I think most of the issues are lack of awareness or care by the owner. In general, we didn't have many issues though even after maintenance did some trouble shooting, a few of the TVs never did work. Prompt and friendly, maintenance was amazing...he repaired/replaced two balcony door knobs while we were there. The location was great, and beach access was so convenient! There were very few "extras" at the house...not beach gear or anything that most owners seem to include. I know we can rent gear, but this is the first property we've been at that didn't have something! (We've been OBX renters for decades)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very nice home and close to the beach.

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: Very accommodating for large families. The elevator and handicap bath were perfect for our mother.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

My family visit to the Cape May house

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: We had a wonderful time. The pool and the hot tub were all in good condition. This is the third year we stayed in this same house. The new owners have done a lot of work on improving the house. However- one bed broke on the first floor and we had to take it apart and put the mattress and box on the floor. I contacted the Service department by calling the after hours number. Then the next day I contacted both the realty office and the service department through the Hospitality App. No response. I also called the Housekeeping department on Friday to let them know, I had to leave a message. No response from anyone. Now we had some strong men who could take the bed apart and still use the mattress & box. But what if the people were handicapped? They would have gotten no help at all.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cape May Get-A-Way in the OBX!!

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: House was just as expected. We stayed in one of its “ sister” houses last year so we knew the floor plan and overall layout before we arrived. House was in e cellent shape and finding a fairly new gas grill was a BIG plus for us.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Location is great house not so much

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed 9/24/22-10/1/22. The house was as clean as it could be, however, the rooms with carpet had so many stains. The top back deck is completely unsafe. The wood is so rotted and loose. It’s definitely a safety hazard. The complaints in previous reviews have not been addressed. The outside lounge chair were completely broken. The ice machine in the rec room was broken as was the ice maker in the kitchen refrigerator. I’ve rented many homes in OBX over the past 20 years and this was the most disappointing.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2023
Toni, We are sorry to hear that you had a bad experience. We’re taking steps to fix the issue and appreciate your feedback
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beach vacation 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: We love the house, Cape May, and the location. But the outside shower by the pool did not work. And when a man came to look at it, he didn't fix it. Be cause of this, we ended up getting sand in the pool which we tried to avoid doing. The house has everything we like and it suits our family very well. However, it was not as clean as it was the year before. Overall, I do recommend this property to my friends. This year we went to the Wright Brothers Memorial and went on a Ghost tour in Manteo.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2023
Nancy, We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a review! We take pride in knowing our guest are happy with their experience. Thanks for your support, we really appreciate it! See you on the Beach.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

OBX FUN

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: This is a great house in a great location. Home met all our needs and we had a wonderful time. Shopping is close by and you can even walk to some places. Kitchen was well equipped. Game room was great for everyone. Hot tub didn’t work and the grill was in rough shape. Shower outside didn’t work and the ice maker had mold in it. Overall we had a great time.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2023
Linda, 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

8/10 Good

Cape May

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: Location was perfect! House was perfect size for what we needed. The house definitely needs some attention. The chair on the main level porch was broken. A couple of the chairs at the pool were broken. The condition of the grill was unusable. The towel rod in room 7 was hanging off the wall when we got there. The sink in room 7 was coming off of the wall. The toilet on the main floor (upper) would not stop running. There was a cover for one of the ceiling lights missing. A couple of the box springs were ripped underneath. Other than that, the house was great!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2023
Stephanie, I apologize for the condition of the house when you arrived. We have since rectified the situation and taken measures to prevent it from happening again in the future. Thank you for bringing it to our attention
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, great house, needs maintenance

Awesome location, short walk to beach. Great overall design for a large group. Pool and hottub were in perfect condition. Furnishings somewhat old and the home needs maintenance. Broken outdoor seating, broken toilet paper holders, etc. Small stuff, but stuff that should be addressed prior to renting. Overall, it’s a great house and would be a 5 star with general maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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