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A Hidden Gem | 700 ft from the beach | Dog Friendly | Southern Shores

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A single-story house with a front porch, surrounded by trees and shrubs.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a gray sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a patterned rug, and a blue patterned chair.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a wooden coffee table. There are framed pictures on the wall, a lamp, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a sink.
A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washer/dryer

Explore the area

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Southern Shores, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Duck Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Main-Level Bedroom with Double Bed and Bunk Bed

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Main-Level King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Main-Level Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main-Level Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main-Level Queen Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Main-Level Hall Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main-Level King Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main-Level Queen Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Seaside Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nor'Banks Sailing and Paradise Fun Park. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and H2OBX Waterpark are also worth visiting.
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Map
Southern Shores, NC

What's nearby

  • beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Corolla Beach - 22 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 27 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 36 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shore Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Hidden Gem | 700 ft from the beach | Dog Friendly | Southern Shores pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Hidden Gem | 700 ft from the beach | Dog Friendly | Southern Shores?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Hidden Gem | 700 ft from the beach | Dog Friendly | Southern Shores?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Hidden Gem | 700 ft from the beach | Dog Friendly | Southern Shores?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Hidden Gem | 700 ft from the beach | Dog Friendly | Southern Shores located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Duck Boardwalk, Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Tap Shack. Duck Woods Country Club is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Walked in to ants covering the counter and the 2nd night, found a roach running across the floor. It was also smaller than it seemed in the pictures, but as long as you don't have a large group, it is comfy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2026
We regret you did not have expectations met on your recent stay. As you are aware we did relocate you to another property while we had an exterminator provide a full inspection of this property. The exterminator indicated there was no presence of bugs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

My family and I (including the pups) loved our stay! The walk to the beach was so convenient and it was located on such a nice and quiet street. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2024
Kaitlyn, Thank you for your 5-Star review! We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

The Hidden Gem was perfect for our family stay in the Outer Banks. We rode bikes or walked into Duck every day, drove to Kill Devil Hills and Corolla for crabbing and walked to the beach. Loved our backyard games of cornhole, burgers and wahoo on the grill and eating on the back patio. Deer strolled through the backyard every morning to say hi. Truly enjoyable week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2023
Carey, Thanks for taking the time to let us know of your stay. We are glad you loved the house, and had such a great time! We look forward to serving you and your family again soon at Outer Banks Blue!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Could be a great property.

This could be a cute house….it is desperately in need of updating; there is an old house smell that is likely from the old carpets in the bedrooms. The mattresses are ancient and very uncomfortable, and the headboards on two of the beds we used were very old, outdated and noisy. They were also propped up on PVC pipe. Not to mention the very old, extremely wobbly end tables in the queen master bedroom. The space is good, and distance to the beach, and OBX attractions, is great. However, the ant infestation in the kitchen is a huge problem. We texted the property manager about the ant issue and they sent someone in a timely manner….who just replaced the ineffective ant baits with more ineffective ant baits. What is needed is an exterminator. Frustrating that I spent money on a rental that was not properly maintained in that way. It was also extremely disappointing that the back deck outdoor space was unusable because the outdoor furniture cushions were literally dripping wet from the previous rain. Maybe a deck box to store them in if the deck remains uncovered? There was also sand on the floors when we arrived. (I found a vacuum and broom and cleaned it myself) And the directions for the tv were incorrect. Everything wrong with this property is an easy fix. Overall, we were disappointed in how it was maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2024
Michelle, We regret you did not enjoy your stay at "A HIdden Gem." We took your comments and addressed them with the property owner who will be working to make sure all of these items are corrected for future guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short walk to the beach

Property was as described for a group of 6 adults (3 couples). The 5 bedrooms were more than sufficient, and with 3 bathrooms (plus the outdoor shower), each couple had their own. Kitchen was big with plenty of island space and seating. The house was very clean, and was a 5 minute walk to the beach. We will definitely visit this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Dustin, thanks for your review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the property accommodating. Come back to the OBX soon, thank you for choosing Blue.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the Hidden Gem!

This Hidden Gem is in on a nice quiet road with beach access 2 minutes down the road. We loved the house! It was so clean and just the right amount of space for us with 2 master bedrooms on either side of the house with the living space in the middle. The kitchen was beautiful with quality cookware and dishes. It was stocked with games, puzzles, dvds, and even a dog toy! We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2020
Hello, we appreciate you taking the time to write this review for us. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the property and that you had a great vacation! We hope you will stay with Outer Banks Blue again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay in OBX

Very happy with the rental
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2020
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at A Hidden Gem. Thank you for choosing to stay with Outer Banks Blue. We hope to have you stay with us again next year!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great week in OBX

It’s not much to look at from the street, but this home truly is a “hidden gem”. Two families of 5 (each with a dog) were very comfortable and the neighborhood was awesome for the kids to travel to and from the beach on their own. We truly enjoyed our stay and property management was very responsive and there for us the whole week.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2020
We are glad you had a great week in A Hidden Gem. At Outer Banks Blue we strive to provide Blue Ribbon Customer Service to each and every guest. We hope to have you stay with us again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Definitely a Hidden Gem

Perfect location! Great space! Plenty of room and privacy! Such a short walk to the beach! We would definitely stay here again!!! 😎
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2020
Thank you for your review! At Outer Banks Blue we strive to provide Blue Ribbon Customer Service to each and every guest. We can't wait to have you stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2024
Thank you Helaina!
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