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SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Ocean views, private pool, hot tub and pet friendly!

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12206 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • OBX Laser Tag
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Nags Head

When you stay at this vacation home in Nags Head, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Seaside Art Gallery. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Dowdy Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from OBX Laser Tag.
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What's nearby

  • OBX Laser Tag - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Surfin' Spoon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Ocean views, private pool, hot tub and pet friendly!

NH-2 "Dolphin Watch"
Saturday-Saturday only, Semi-oceanfront, ocean Views, pet-friendly.

4 Bedrooms, 3 full baths, Sleeps 12 (2 Kings, 1 Queen, 1 Twin, 1 Pyramid Bunk with trundle, 1 Sleeper sofa) Den with sleeper sofa acts as 5th sleeping area!

$250 CREDIT TOWARD BEACH GEAR RENTAL
From Friday 5/2/25 - Sunday 9/14/25 check-in dates
Applies to 7-Day Rentals

Come, relax, and fall in love with the Outer Banks at this semi-oceanfront Nags Head home. Dolphin Watch is perfectly situated to experience the best Outer Banks has to offer. Just 300 feet to the beach access and ocean views from the top two floors. Watch the sunrise from the comfort of your bed in one of the mid-level master suites. Walk to breakfast at the Nags Head Fishing Pier restaurant or for morning coffee at Morning View Coffee House. Take an afternoon stroll for ice cream at Booty Treats. Enjoy soothing ocean views while dining, inside or out. At day's end, watch shooting stars from your top deck ocean-side 6-person hot tub, and take a refreshing dip in the private pool!

The kitchen is enormous and well-appointed. The dining area features a 10-person table with a breakfast bar that seats an additional four people. Two decks are furnished, one with a large dining area. The beautiful living room features vaulted ceilings, fans, a flat-screen HDTV with premium cable channels, and wireless internet. There is a separate den for the kids, complete with a flat-screen TV, sound system, and games. You'll have your small private pool with a mosaic dolphin.

The beach here is beautiful, clean, and uncrowded. Breathe in the ocean air and let your worries fade as you enjoy your week at Dolphin Watch in Nags Head!

Top level: Master Bedroom (King), TV; great room with deck access, ocean views, and a large flat-screen TV; dining area; kitchen with a breakfast bar for 4.

Middle level: 5th sleeping area in the den with a lovely sleeper sofa and TV! Master Bedroom (King) with deck access and TV; Bedroom (queen and twin); Bedroom (pyramid bunk and twin with trundle); full hall bath with whirlpool tub and shower; den with TV.

Bottom level: Private pool with an enclosed outdoor shower (featuring a dressing area); laundry facilities.

4 TVs (top-level living area and master bedroom, mid-level in master and the den!)

Additional information
· Bed linens and 10 bath sets provided unless otherwise stated in the lease.
· ECI (Early Check-in) 1:00 p.m. Call for availability and pricing.
Access to the bottom level and pool area is only available until the home is clean. (upon availability).
· Pool dates: 5/3/25-10/25/25.
· Pool size: 15 X 8.
· Parking spots: 4.
· Hot tub: Open year-round.
· Approximately 300 ft/1.5 min. to the beach access - located around milepost 10.
· RVs, trailers, and U-Hauls are prohibited.
· Nonsmoking.
· Dog-friendly, maximum two dogs, no puppies.
· Fireplace is decorative only - Non-Functional.
· FMILY GROUPS ONLY! Parents, siblings, Aunts/Uncles, grandparents, cousins, and friends.
· Absolutely no non-family groups. College groups, high school civic groups, and any other groups under 25 years of age.

K Club Member
As a member of the K Club, guests will benefit from an exclusive amenity program offering:
Preferred green fee rates at Kilmarlic Golf Club and special rates for Kitty Hawk Kites activities.
Special discount pricing from places like Corolla Outback Adventures, Wild Horse Tours, Ghost Crab Quest, H2obx Waterpark, and Outer Banks Adventures.
Visit kclubobx.com for details, rates, and to make a reservation!

Internet
All of our homes are equipped with wifi. However, due to the nature of our area, we cannot guarantee the internet will always be functioning, as the Outer Banks can experience outages from time to time. We strongly advise that guests bring their hotspots or other cell phone service devices to provide internet access, especially if they need it for work or school. Shoreline OBX and our homeowners are not responsible for any internet interruptions.

Golf cart rental
ZoomAround is a premier street-legal golf cart rental company in the Outer Banks. They offer 4- and 6-passenger cart options for convenient, paperless delivery and pickup service in Duck, Corolla, Kitty Hawk, and Southern Shores, or free in-store pickup when renting in Duck. ZoomAround will no longer service Kill Devil Hills or Nags Head starting in 2025.
Save $35 on your golf cart rental using promo code ShorelineObx when booking with Shoreline OBX Vacation Rentals!
ZoomAround Website Link: https://zoomaround.com/?promoCode=ShorelineObx

Local attractions
In addition to our beautiful beaches, enjoy a vast array of local attractions…
· Fishing Charters
· Dolphin Tours
· Currituck Beach Lighthouse
· Wright Brothers National Memorial
· NC Aquarium
· Whalehead Club
· Jockey's Ridge State Park
· Elizabethan Gardens
· The Lost Colony Outdoor Theater
· Waterpark
· First Flight Adventure Park
· Wild Horse Tours
· Shopping, Restaurants, Golf
There is so much for your family to experience and enjoy!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a water park and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Shoreline OBX

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,214 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Semi-oceanfront Ocean Views hot tub pet Friendly Sat.-sat
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Semi-oceanfront Ocean Views hot tub pet Friendly Sat.-sat House
Semi-oceanfront Ocean Views hot tub pet Friendly Sat.-sat House

SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Ocean views, private pool, hot tub and pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 64 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

September 2023 Stay

Kitchen was well stocked. This was our first time taking a dog with us… not sure we will do that again. Queen bed needs new mattress! Everything else went well.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Barbara W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not clean and kitchen cooking items old

Toenail clippings in living room floor/floors in general not clean, living room couch dirty /stained, bedspreads not clean, beds on middle floor very uncomfortable, some kitchen items in cabinets wore out, coffee maker burner was almost completely burn up, kitchen table paint was coming off…therefore felt sticky and nasty. Positives - top deck was very nice where hot tub was. Hot tub was new and clean, pool was small but was clean and refreshing and the location was nice … but no ocean view as stated due to houses across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation 2023

Had a great time. Great location to enjoy the beach weather for the week. All went too fast!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dolphin Watch

We had a great time. The area was perfect for getting to the beach, dining & shopping for necessities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent for dogs and kids

The hardwood laminate and ceramic tile throughout kept cleanup simple. Kitchen had the basics needed for a family who doesn't need to cook anything fancy. Beds very comfortable. Some minor maintenance issues, but the two that we asked to have addressed were handled promptly and professionally. Would use for a winter rental again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Peggy p.

Dog friendly

Property was good for having a dog. Experienced several maintenance issues … sheets not fitting beds, missing or burned out light bulbs, floors were dirty, non working outlet outside ground floor, broken trash can…..Easy stuff for maintenance to fix. Location was great. Easy near access to beach…. And lots of near ice cream!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mary W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Our 2022 Beach vacation

The property was just as listed, and beach access was great. There was plenty of room for the whole family and the kitchen was well stocked. The cleaning could have been a bit better as there was a great deal of food and dust under the sofa and chair in the living room, but other than that it was great. I would advise that anyone traveling with toddlers that the openings for the staircases are wider than a standard door frame as we brought baby gates, but they were too small for the opening, so we had to search for a wider gate in the surrounding areas and it was a challenge. We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandi J., Virginia Beach, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation home

We were very impressed with our stay! The kitchen was very well stocked, much better than I anticipated. Location is great, short walk to the beach. Also having the private pool and the hot tub was perfect for the days we didn't want the sand. It was the perfect house and location for our 3 family vacation with 11 people total. Would stay again in a minute!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Thomas L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

This was the worst experience we have had in all the more than 40 years of vacationing!

• Delayed check in time; nearly 2 hours late. Since the cleaning staff of three people were there cleaning the house that had been trashed by the previous tenant, who stayed past the check out time. We had traveled more than 8 hours and were told that they had no idea when we would gain access to the house because of the condition of the house. • No email or text was sent to inform us of the situation. • Wet, sandy floors • Broken handle on microwave • Hundreds of dead bugs in light fixture in kitchen • Black mold in faucet handle in 2nd primary King bedroom. • Railings on bunk bed are not secure for a child and therefore couldn’t use this bedroom. • Debris under bunk bed, used Q-tips, tissues and empty water bottles. • Bedspreads stained with white substances, no evidence that they had been sanitized. Had to go out and buy bedcovers • Front lawn turfed and left muddy, by previous tenants. • Cigarette butts left in the sand near the outdoor shower, along with used lime wedges and shrimp shells. • Questionable condition of the pool; had to be shocked multiple times. • Questionable condition of the hot tub; had to be drained twice. • Trash cans full, no room for our trash. I have documented all issues with photographs All of this made what should have been a lovely, relaxing vacation in OBX, into a nightmare, spending my first three days on the phone with Shoreline and writing emails, wasting my precious vacation time. It has cause anxiety and discourse in my family and I am at the very least disappointed in this rental and the service they offered. General Manager, Tammy and Ken the owner of the company we rude and shouted at me over the phone (so much for Southern charm). In the end they refunded me $152.00 quite an insult. I will never rent from this company again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and great location...

We had a great time at this house. The house and location was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot to spend with family and small kids

This property was in a great location and was well set up for our family. We liked the small pool which was nice for infants/toddlers or if you just wanted to cool down and the balconies were nice in the morning and evening. We loved the hot tub! Might have been nice to have a few more blankets so maybe bring some of your own if you know you like to have extra at night. It was also next to a great ice cream spot and they had a beach wagon and bikes there! All around great spot and perfect for a little family time on the outer banks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Taylor W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

It’s was okay

Vacuum didn’t work. No mop We had to buy forks and spoons Coffee pot was broken Dog hair everywhere when we checked in Floors were nasty and turned our feet black.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family Vacation

Close to EVERYTHING! Beach, stores, activities!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsey P.

Nice

Location was great. Nice house, yet could have been a tad cleaner upon checking in. Had everything we needed except trashcans.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

jeannie s.

Great Location, so much potential

This property is located minutes from the beach, can walk dog in great neighborhood, walking distance to restaurants and ice cream. Well stocked kitchen. With just a few changes, it really could b a great spot. Needs updated furniture and better mattresses in 2 of the 4 bedrooms. Needs new dryer as the one there stopped working. Cable didn't work for 24 hours. Office and maintenance communicated with us but made us feel like we were bothering them. Loved that it was pet friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

We loved this place despite having poor weather for the week. The place was roomy, clean and in a perfect location in the OBX. Close to the beach. Close to a coffee shop, cute art Shops, and best of all an ice cream shop! We’d go back if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Gayle S., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We enjoyed our stay at the Outer Banks. The house is conveniently located....but could stand to be updated. The carpeting was badly stained throughout the house, the furniture in the family room was also stained and one chair was broken and could not be used. Decor was very dated. The kitchen table is large and roomy but extremely scratched up. Plan on waking up at the crack of dawn (every bedroom) because every window has cheap, paper thin, dollar store mini blinds. The house is very roomy and had perks of a small pool and hot tub. Also, not really sure why I had to pay a cleaning fee when I was expected to vacuum the house and ensure that all the kitchen items were cleaned and put away prior to leaving the property.??
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a great location, just across the street from public access to a very clean beach with pristine waters. It is a great way to be introduced to the Outer Banks.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable, enjoyable house

The house was clean and the check in process simple. The pool and hot tub were in perfect condition. The kitchen is ample and has all the necessary appliances plus some that you don't usually find in a weekly rental. Sheets and towels were packaged in sealed plastic bags. Loved the deck off the living room with the hot tub.

8/10 Good

Sally H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good for animal familied

Access to the beach was excellent. The home was pleasant and in a good location. The home was definitely for people with a dog. Some stains, but well kept.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Lovely Winter Stay

We spent two weeks at Dolphin Watch and were grateful for the spacious accomodations for our small group. The house had most everything we needed, was close to lots of amenities, and was an easy walk to the beach. Our young kids loved having the grassy area to play in. We planned this trip very last minute and everything went very smoothly with checking in. Thanks for a lovely two weeks!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pet Friendly

Great to find a pet friendly property so close to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to work remotely

We were looking for a change of scenery where we could take the family including our two dogs and work remotely (2 of us) and do online school (1 of us). This was the perfect spot. Great WiFi. Walks on the beach every morning and evening. Things to do close by for those not working or going to school. Lots of room to spread out for our crew of 5.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gina W., Fuquay Varina

Liked: Cleanliness

Effortless

We loved our stay. Communication was great, and the property was as advertised and well equipped. My only suggestion would be to include kitchen towels and dishcloths. We had a great week. The kids loved the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness

great vacation

Convenient and well maintained. Great place for those with teens--close to the beach, option of the hot tub and pool, WiFi, easy walking distance to putt-putt, ice cream, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020