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Sweetwater 49 | 311 ft from the beach | Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Hot Tub | Southern Shores

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A large, multi-story house with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a view of the ocean.
A two-story blue house with a balcony, a porch, and a front door.
A hot tub on a deck with a railing and chairs.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a window with a view of a building outside.
A spacious living area with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kitty Hawk Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access

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Southern Shores, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Mid-Level Bedroom with Pyramid Bunk and Bunk Bed

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Mid-Level Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Mid-Level Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Mid-Level Queen Beedroomm

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Mid-Level Hall Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid-Level Jack and Jill Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near the beach. Monument to a Century of Flight and Wright Brothers National Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Corolla Beach and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Center, or consider a night out at Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Southern Shores, NC

What's nearby

  • beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Monument to a Century of Flight - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kitty Hawk Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandtrap Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sweetwater 49 | 311 ft from the beach | Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Hot Tub | Southern Shores have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sweetwater 49 | 311 ft from the beach | Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Hot Tub | Southern Shores pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sweetwater 49 | 311 ft from the beach | Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Hot Tub | Southern Shores?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweetwater 49 | 311 ft from the beach | Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Hot Tub | Southern Shores?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweetwater 49 | 311 ft from the beach | Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Hot Tub | Southern Shores?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweetwater 49 | 311 ft from the beach | Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Hot Tub | Southern Shores located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Aycock Brown Welcome Center, Kitty Hawk Pier and Monument to a Century of Flight. Kitty Hawk Beach and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our family! We brought a dog gate with us for the lower deck. Kids loved the basketball hoop! Plenty of room in the house on each level.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you for your 4-Star review. We are glad your family enjoyed "Sweetwater 49" so much. Please come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic vacation

Was a little worried heading to the rental due to some on line reviews but was pleasantly surprised when we arrived. The location was great. The inside of the property was wonderful. The outside could use some maintenance but nothing horrible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
Hi David, thank you for leaving us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and the location of the property. Thank you for choosing Blue, we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New years 2025

Very nice. The street was so busy it muffled the sound of the ocean. Overall a nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2025
Lisa, Thank you for your 5-Star review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to beach access and pet friendly

I loved that we could include our bulldog, Lucy- she loves the beach! This is a nice property- we enjoyed our stay for a family wedding. The grill and hot tub could really use updated. The batteries in most of the remotes were dead- so an annoyance really- since we didn't want to replace all the batteries. The house has great water pressure and the heat and ac both work well (it was a weird spring weather week- 84 and then 32 degrees:))
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Heather, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We apologize for the battery inconvenience, but are thrilled that you were able to enjoy a vacation on the OBX with your pup! Sweetwater 49 is an awesome property- so close to the ocean! Thank you for choosing Blue, we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend getaway

Location is great. House layout is nice. Adequate amenities. House could use a good thorough cleaning and repairs/ updates on items. DirecTV didn't work so no TV while there, was their issue but still inconvenient and seems to be an ongoing issue they've had. Nails in carpeting sticking up in places are a hazard. Had some bugs trying to vacation with us but they weren't welcome. Would consider staying here again if above mentioned items taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
We'll get it taken care of. Thanks Tori!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice home

Home was clean with a nice layout. Kitchen well stocked with dishes utensils and cooking pans. Out door grill has a gas line. Nice pool and hot tub with 2 outdoor showers. Outside of home needs some work. Torn screens on porch. Decks need some sanding and painting. House sits along a busy road and is noisy sitting outside and you need to be very careful crossing street to beach. During our stay we had little to no Wi-Fi service and no streaming for TV because of no internet during the entire week. When we called for repair someone came immediately but it could not be fixed during our stay. Apparently had been a problem at this home for some time even before our stay. Overall a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2023
We have passed your comments along to the property owner for action We apologize for the cable outage which resulted in wi-fi issues. Things have been rectified since your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Week

We had an absolutely wonderful week in Southern Shores. It was just my husband, son and I with our Silver Lab., so there was more than enough room for all. The common space was awesome - quite large and open and lead to both a deck and screened porch - and accommodated a couple of dinners with friends who were also renting a house for the week. The pool and hot tub were nice to have, as well! Plenty of seating and the covered area was great for taking a break from the sun. The only negatives I saw was the front lawn and bushes was littered with trash when we arrived - most likely, blown into the yard during the previous weeks' storms. Also, the trash and recycling cans were all overflowing when we arrived - the previous renters most likely could not figure out the trash schedule. Finally, the road is quite busy and loud during the day, as expected, but calmed down significantly as the sun set each evening. This wasn't a real problem for us, as we spent most of our time during the day at the beach - perfect weather! Everything else was absolutely awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2023
Leslie, Thanks for letting us know about your stay.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

This property is not as advertised. There are many issues with this house.

The house is old and you can tell by the looks in the outside and inside but also by the terrible smell. As soon as we got there, we noticed that the jacuzzi was dirty ( yellow foam and the water was not clear). Also the grill that is available was absolutely disgusting, it was clear that it was not clean and made the room smell greasy. The last drop was when we found cockroaches in the dishwasher and then coming out of the bottom of the refrigerator. This was not a pleasant stay and I invited my family to stay with us. Horrible!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2023
The issues identified in this review by Jessica have been dealt with.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location but…

The location of this property is very nice. The house itself however could really use an update and refresh. The bright spot was the property management firm. When we checked in the furnace wasn’t working and it was after working hours. Their on-call representative was at the house within 5 minutes and when he realized he couldn’t fix the heat he was back within 30 minutes with space heaters for each room. Outer Banks Blue got the repairman out the next day who fixed the issue. If you select this property make sure you bring basic necessities such as coffee filters, salt, pepper, etc as the property has nothing. Also, you will need to bring hair dryers as no hair dryer is provided either. The property is ok but I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2022
Hi Linda, thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We're glad you enjoyed the location of Sweetwater 49 and that our team was able to provide a timely fix to the issue you faced. Thank you for choosing Blue, we hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Away From Home

The property was in a great location with a gorgeous view of the ocean. We could walk right across the street to the beach. My husband, children and grandchild were together each day. My favorite part of the home was the level with the kitchen, bar, dinning room and living room altogether. It was spacious and comfortable for us all to be in one area. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2021
Angel, thank you for taking the time to write us a review! We are thankful for your feedback. Nothing beats a short walk to the beach! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for choosing Blue, we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun and sun

Had a great stay. Only issue was cockroaches that we had to deal with
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Here on the Outer Banks we like to call them water bugs! We're glad they didn't scare you away, thanks for the positive comment.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyed our stay

Very spacious and clean, kitchen was large and had everything we needed to cook. There are two tables plus counter seating. Hot tub was nice but pool wasn’t opened yet. The road in the front of the house was very busy. It was close the areas we were going to and enjoyed Jockey’s Ridge being so close. The beach access is right across the street and grocery nearby. We were able to bring our dogs and that was a plus. Very responsive to the one issue we had which was a clogged sink. Came out and repaired it quickly. Mattresses probably need to be upgraded because they were not very comfortable and worn. It’s not the most updated place and could use some painting on the decks but it was good for us and was very clean. Overall very good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Hi Stephanie, thank you so much for leaving us a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in a nice spacious clean property with a beach access close by! We hope we can help you with your next vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fabulous

We were impressed overall with the location and cleanliness of the place and would definitely stay here for future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Saji, thanks for writing us a review! We are glad that you had a fabulous stay at Sweetwater 49, it's in such a wonderful location. Thank you for choosing Blue.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Retirement weekend

Perfect for our group of age 50+, we enjoyed the stay and the convenience to the grocery store
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2021
Thank you for staying with Outer Bank Blue. It warms our heart to hear how much you enjoyed your stay at Sweetwater 49. We hope to see you again soon (and we want to earn that 5th star since something must of been lacking to remove a star).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Thanksgiving Dinner

Every year we rent a house to have Thanksgiving dinner with our immediate family. We look for large kitchens where everyone can enjoy the cooking process. This house did not disappoint. They had plenty of dishes, utensils and cooking supplies. Yes the house is a bit dated but we have done rentals for years. This did not warrant all the negative reviews previously given. It needs some new furniture and a fresh coat of paint. Done minor repairs but otherwise it was comfortable. The rental company checked in on us Thanksgiving day which was nice. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2023
Karen, Thanks for your 5-Star review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unwind and recharge

The perfect getaway for me and my new husband and bridesmaids. It was the perfect location in proximity to beach and venue at the Kitty Hawk pier. Very relaxing place to unwind by pool or hot tub and drink coffee on the deck with the morning sunrise
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2020
Hey Brianna, Congratulations! We are delighted to hear that you had a great place to unwind after your ceremony! Kitty Hawk Pier is a great wedding venue! We appreciate the great review and hope you will stay with Outer Banks Blue again in the future!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Could be better with some effort.

Cleanliness and maintenance of the property needs improvement. The first floor of the property smelled Overwhelmingly horrible like cat urine. There was Human feces/diarrhea splatter on the floor in the 2nd floor bathroom upon check in. We spent our entire first evening cleaning the property so we felt comfortable staying there given the current COVID environment. The couch in the living room should be replaced as there were many many stains and spots.. There was other damaged furniture on the second floor. Screens for screened in porch were damaged/broken out. The air conditioning unit for the second floor stopped working during our stay in October, and property management blamed the “hot fall weather”. Upon request, Property management company could not provide me with a detailed explanation of the charges prior to check in date. The best part of the house is proximity to the beach and beach access. The outdoor space at the property provides ample decking, a pool, and hot tub which are nice features that not all properties have available.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2023
Gerry, Thanks for your comments. These have been passed along to the property owner.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Stay

Overall we enjoyed our vacation. Location in perfect! This house is right across the street from access to the beach. Less than a 1 minute walk. Also, right down the street from Walmart and other shops. House was big enough for 6 adults and 1 baby. Pool size was nice and there was more than enough seating for everyone. Cons: Only basic cable (10 or so channels). But that's only for night time when going to bed Outdoor grill in terrible shape. Legs were broken and probably not able to be used "Indoor" grill also was not in great shape. Exterior was dirty and we did not feel comfortable using it in their screened-in porch. Did not want to burn down the house lol We ended up buying a grill and took it home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2020
Justin, thank you for taking the time to write this review for us. We will address the issues that you have mentioned and hope that you will stay with Outer Banks Blue again in the future!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Dirty House

There's NO WAY they "upped" their cleaning during this pandemic!! Toilet had poop stains on the seat!! Someone's PILLS were on the floor half spilled out of a plastic baggy. We had a 2 1/2 year old with us!!!!! God only knows if she had gotten them before us! A pile of sand was in the bedroom which means it was NOT vacuumed! Grills were HORRIFIC!!!!! Cans of disgusting grease left & one grill totally broken so not able to use. Had wasp nest inside!!! Grill on RIPPED screened porch was DISGUSTING!!! Couldn't even BBQ the stuff we brought down! So GROSS!!! I HAVE PICTURES IF NEEDED!! I only had ONE request before we came and that was to NOT put the sheets on the beds & to leave the comforters OFF the beds. Besides being easier for the cleaning staff my request was totally ignored!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2020
Hi Deby, we are very sorry for your experience. Please know this is not what is normal for Outer Banks Blue or the vacation rental Sweetwater 49. Sweetwater 49 is a wonderful property and loved by many every year. Unfortunately we did a horrible job of having the property prepared for your arrival and we're very sorry. I hope you'll try us again and this property so you can see your experience is not normal.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2025
Thank you David.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Elisabeth, Thank you for your 4-Star rating. Let us know next time what we can do to earn 5-Stars.
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