REEL SALT OBX - Hot Tub, Ocean and Sound Views, Steps to Beach, 4BR 4BA
Ditch the crowds and find your salt at Reel Salt OBX. Our 4-bedroom home in South Nags Head offers the ultimate layout for 10 guests, featuring:
• A very short, easy stroll to one of the most peaceful beaches on the coast. (Beach cart and chairs provided for your convenience)
• A fully stocked kitchen with everything you need to prepare delicious meals.
• Double Living Space: Large open floor plan with two adjoining living spaces on top floor. Plenty of room for game nights or movie marathons.
• High-speed Wi-Fi. Our large laundry room also doubles as a dedicated office space—perfect for the "work-from-beach" traveler who needs a quiet corner for a Zoom call.
• Panoramic ocean and sound views, a relaxing hot tub, and plenty of outdoor living space to soak up the salt air.
Whether you're seeking a family-friendly retreat or a romantic getaway, this Nags Head vacation home has everything you need for an unforgettable coastal experience. Book your stay today, get ready to create lasting memories and experience Nags Head the way it was meant to be!
Linens included
2 King bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (soundside balcony)
1 Queen bedrooms with en-suite bathroom (private soundside balcony)
1 Queen and twin bunk bed with full bath across the hall (large soaking bath tub)
Outdoor seating with several balconies and under the house outdoor living area.
Outdoor park-style charcoal grill with cover (charcoal not included)
Early check-in is available for a nominal fee.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and 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 run and empty the dishwasher before you leave. Also, we have had issues with people putting hot pots or plates on the dining room table, leaving marks. Please use the trivets on the table.
Please remove any trash from the receptacles to the bins outside in bags.
Please ensure house is left clean and orderly, as it was when you arrived.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The lessee/renter shall be present on the premises throughout the rental period and CANNOT rent the property for other persons. Families only, please.
We highly recommend you obtain trip insurance. We do NOT give refunds for any reason outside of the cancellation policy.
Owner will only accept request to book if the Rental agreement and copy of a valid driver’s license are signed and returned within 24 hrs of request.
Important information
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Property # 2813388vb
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Nags Head
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
Whalebone Junction Information Center - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Whalebone Junction - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Jennette's Pier - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - 4 min drive
KFC - 3 min drive
Sam & Omie's - 2 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 6 min drive
Grits Grill - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is REEL SALT OBX - Hot Tub, Ocean and Sound Views, Steps to Beach, 4BR 4BA pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at REEL SALT OBX - Hot Tub, Ocean and Sound Views, Steps to Beach, 4BR 4BA?
As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at REEL SALT OBX - Hot Tub, Ocean and Sound Views, Steps to Beach, 4BR 4BA on 13 Aug, 2026 start from S$679, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at REEL SALT OBX - Hot Tub, Ocean and Sound Views, Steps to Beach, 4BR 4BA?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at REEL SALT OBX - Hot Tub, Ocean and Sound Views, Steps to Beach, 4BR 4BA?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at REEL SALT OBX - Hot Tub, Ocean and Sound Views, Steps to Beach, 4BR 4BA?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is REEL SALT OBX - Hot Tub, Ocean and Sound Views, Steps to Beach, 4BR 4BA located?
Located in South Nags Head, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Outer Banks Beaches. Whalebone Junction and Whalebone Junction Information Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My fishing crew stayed at this nice property and enjoyed themselves. It was conveniently located to Pirates Cove Marina. Everything was as advertised, and the hosts were easy to communicate with. Perfect location in S. Nags Head.
Harvey S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2025
What a great review! We're so glad to hear your fishing crew had a great time and that our property was the perfect home base for your trip.
It's wonderful that you found the location so convenient. Both Pirates Cove Marina and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center are so close by. We know how important easy access is for a day on the water, and we're so happy our home provided that for you.
Thanks for leaving our home in perfect order. We loved having you and hope you'll come back to see us again soon!
Exactly as advertised. Clean, spacious, and very conveniently located to beaches, restaurants and shopping. Tracy was great with communication. We would absolutely stay again. Loved our time at the house.
Kenneth P.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2025
Thank you very much for this review. We enjoyed hosting you and you are welcome back anytime.
A perfect house for our family vacation! Lots of space and light, multiple comfortable seating areas, beautiful deck views, well-stocked kitchen, well-appointed rooms. We appreciated the thoughtful extras, like beach chairs. Great communication with the owner. Would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Devon J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the house to be a perfect fit for your family vacation.
We love the two living areas and the amount of space it provides to spread out too. We try to offer our guests all of the items that we would want on vacation. We cook a lot, so a well-stocked kitchen is important, and we provide the beach chairs and a beach cart so you don’t have to bring them from home.
We'd love to have you stay with us again!
My family and I just stayed here last week of June. We had a great time the house is exactly as it is shown. Very short walk to beach very clean and owner was very helpful !!!
Sandra S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2024
Thank you so much for this review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you can return!!
This property does not disappoint! Decorated nicely, well stocked, short walk to beach. Kids loved the hot tub:) Great memories were made-thank you!
Brandi P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I am glad you were able to make some great family memories. That is what vacation is all about. We try to make sure that you enjoy as much as possible.
Great getaway in Nags Head! The top floor living space is lovely and we enjoyed hours of games and beautiful views of the sunrise and sunsets. The private back deck and lush scenery was a welcome view. The beds are super comfortable (always critical!) and the beach is only a short walk away. The hot tub was perfect for the only rainy day we had. The owner is incredibly responsive and truly wants you to have a great vacation. Thank you!
Alison M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your getaway in Nags Head. It sounds like you had a fantastic time, from watching the sunrises and sunsets to relaxing in the hot tub on a rainy day. I agree that comfy beds and a short walk to the beach are key to a great vacation. I'm happy to hear that I was able to provide you with a good experience and helped make your stay even better. We'd love to have you back!
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our week in South Nags Head and the lovely home which was convenient to the beach and nearby stores. The owner was extremely responsive and made sure we had a memorable vacation.
Thank you
Angela H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2024
Thank you so much for this review. Thanks for bringing out the closeness to the beach. Reelsaltobx is also very close to the beach and less than 1/4 mile from fish heads bar and grill that overlooks the ocean on the outer banks pier where you can also fish. I hope you were able to enjoy this great place. I am really happy that you enjoyed your vacation.
We enjoyed our beach week in this amazing beach house, so welcoming and comfortable, close to everything, 1 block from beach. Sunsets were the best, look forward to coming next year!!!
Kathryn W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2022
Thank you so much! We look forward to you coming again next year. We appreciate the communication that we had with you before, during, and after your stay. I hope you found some useful information about places to go and see. Your sunset picture was spectacular!
Great location and views of the sound for the sunset, the sunrise and very great star gazing. The couches / beds are very comfortable and the house has a very open nice feel. The decks are great to catch some rays or read a book. Very nice place ! Would recommend for sure.
Clayton D.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2022
Thank you! We enjoyed hosting you and are glad that you had a great time. Thank you for the nice review. The skies in Nags Head seem to be much clearer to enjoy star-gazing. Maybe it is because there is much less light pollution. We enjoy it a lot! The sunsets ARE really amazing to me. I am glad you enjoyed that panoramic view from the soundside deck. Hope to see you again soon!
The house was comfortable and Tracy was really welcoming and responsive. It is a very short walk to the beach, they have lots of games we enjoyed at night, and it is decorated beautifully. It was w wonderful week and the house fit our need’s perfectly.
This house is perfect. Short walk to the beach… incredible views from all parts of the decks… beds were comfortable… kitchen fully stocked… kids loved the hot tub.. property manager is so quick to respond to any questions we had while we were there. I would definitely book this house again!
Sarah M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We always try to make sure your vacation is enjoyable and that you don’t have to worry about anything. We look forward to hosting you again.
Owners were reachable and available for any thing we needed to ask. Super friendly very clean home and spacious. An amazing experience and trip everything we needed at our finger tips would visit again !
David J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2022
Thank you very much for this review! We try to provide a good experience for you on your vacation and make sure that it is relaxing and stress-free. We would love to have you back!
Wonderful home in a great location. We have stayed in OBX many times over the years. And this was a great home for us this year. Good location near the beach with lots of good restaurants close by. Great spot for a family. Kitchen had everything we needed, and everything was as advertised. We would absolutely return. Thank you Tracy for the great communication
Andrew N.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2023
Thank you, Andrew for that great review! I am so glad that you enjoyed your vacation here at reelsaltobx. We also love that we are a 3 minute walk across the street from the beach. We think the restaurants in Nags Head and other towns close by are some of the best in the obx. Also, fish heads bar and grill is about 3/4 of a mile away where you can enjoy beer and wine and light fare overlooking the ocean. We vacationed in Nags Head for many year before deciding to buy. We really try to provide all of the kitchen equipment needed to make some really good family meals at home. Thank you for your communications, as well and we hope you return again!
We enjoyed our stay in south Nags Head. The property is very nice and check-in / check-out were easy. We missed the fact that we needed to bring our own soap, shampoo, etc so posting that here for future guests in case they miss it in the other materials as we did. The beds were very comfortable, which is not always the case at rental properties.
Erin B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2024
Thank you Erin for your review. It is true that we do not provide soap, shampoo and other paper products. While we would love to be able to supply creature comforts, we are not onsite and are unable to do so. I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay and the beds. They are all high quality mattresses and new.
The Reel Salt is a very comfortable house convenient to several beach access points. Only about a mile down South Oregon Inlet road, it’s close enough to Nags Head restaurants and shopping, but out of the traffic. Tracy was very responsive and an excellent communicator. Outstanding experience overall!
William C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Thank you so much for the great review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Yes, the convenience and quiet area is why we chose South Nags Head. We do our best to make your vacation a great experience and we know that starts with good communication. Again, thank you for coming and we are glad you had a good time.
Beautiful sunsets, nice loft style house. Just minutes from the beach. Close to many attractions and good restaurants. Only negative is the cleaning company needs to do a better job. Everything else was great.
Stephanie A.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2024
Thank you Stephanie for your review. As you mention a loft style house it does have a great open floor plan with high ceilings. What a lovely way to describe it. I apologize for your experience with the cleaning company. They are usually very diligent. I am glad you enjoyed your time.
Property was as described and communications with Tracy were prompt to make check in easy. She even sent a friendly text when we left. There was enough room for everyone in our party. The kitchen was fully stocked and the house has close beach access. Beds were comfortable, everything was great. I would definitely stay again.
Oshonda M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much! We enjoyed hosting your family. I’m glad you mentioned the beach access because I think it is hard for people to imagine by looking at the pictures that the walk is not far at all. We try to make sure you have everything that you need while on vacation, from the stocked kitchen to the beach equipment. I am so glad that you enjoyed your time and we would love to have you back!
Can’t recommend this property enough! Clean, updated, comfortable, and welcoming in every aspect. It was perfect for all ages—our kids enjoyed the hot tub and the grandmothers enjoyed sitting on the beautiful deck for happy hour. Just a 3-min walk to the beach made for easy access to the ocean. Tracy was communicative and responsive throughout the whole process and gave us excellent recommendations for dining and activities. We give it 5 stars and will be returning!
william i.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2023
Thank you so much! It was a joy having you and your family. We love sitting on the oceanside deck for the nice breeze and the view and the soundside deck has beautiful sunsets. I am glad you enjoyed the recommendations. We strive to make sure your vacation is a wonderful experience. Looking forward to seeing you come back!!!!
Beautiful, well appointed and clean house. We were fans of the marine blue and white decor. Loved that we could see both the ocean and the sound from the house. Watched the sunrise from the front deck and sunset from the back deck. Short walk to the beach. Owners were very communicative and helpful. Great place for a family with comfy beds, ample bathrooms and a nicely equipped kitchen.
Amy A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much for the nice review. This is our first year with this house although we are not new hosts. We are so glad you vacationed with us and that you had a wonderful time.
Great place for a families and friends! We had two sisters and a brother (60+) and a nephew 30+. House was perfect! Very clean and newly furnished. Great views from front and back decks. Deck furniture was comfortable high top chairs, all new.
We had a Grand Slam Weekend (Blue Marlin, White Marlin, two sailfish and 160 lbs yellow fin tuna!
Jimmy B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2022
Thank you so much for the review. It sounds like your fishing trip was very fruitful. It’s great that the house is only a 10 minute drive from the Old Oregon Inlet fishing center which offers fishing charters - in shore and offshore. It is also a 4 minute walk to the beach. I love that you can see the ocean and the sound from the decks on the house and the sunsets are amazing. We try to make sure that our guests have a great experience on vacation including having comfortable furniture and a clean home. We look forward to having you back again!!!
About the host
Hosted by Tracy McDonald
We are a blended family that vacationed in South Nags Head. We were married on the beach here. We bought our first beach house in 2019 and in 2022 we bought this home. We love this area so much and we want to share that love with you.
Why they chose this property
We love this property because it is large enough for two families and it is spacious. South Nags Head is a very family friendly vacationing spot with museums, go karts, putt putt golf and many more activities suited for family time. This property also has a separate are with built-in desk to have any conference calls that you may need to be on if you work from home on your vacation. Each bedroom has a bathroom so no need to wait for a shower. A nice outdoor shower is under the house. This area is also has many opportunities for fishing. (deep sea, near shore, beach, and sound) Check with local tackle shops for more information. This home is a few miles from the Old Oregon Inlet fishing center. It is also close to shopping, restaurants, and activities but the area is quiet and the beaches are not crowded.
What makes this property unique
One thing that struck us when we entered this home was the fact that it was so spacious and open in the upstairs area. Two living spaces, a dining room and kitchen all in the open area. A large hallway in the lower floor keeps all of the bedrooms far enough apart for personal space. Some bedrooms have private balcony areas on the soundside of the house. The laundry room is very large and has a built in desk area for working. Concierge trash service May 1 - Oct 31 means do not have to take the can to the street or bring it back. Just fill the can making sure the lid will close and everything else is done for you. Trash pick up is Monday and Thursday.