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What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed

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A wooden boardwalk leading to the beach with a clear view of the ocean.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a ceiling fan.
A covered outdoor patio with a round wooden table and chairs, large windows, and a view of a green landscape.
A coastal residential area with two houses, one with a garage and a balcony, and a clear view of the ocean.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through large windows.

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4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 82520 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Southern Shores, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Aycock Brown Welcome Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Duck Boardwalk
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kitty Hawk

This vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Aycock Brown Welcome Center and Kitty Hawk Pier. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.

What's nearby

  • beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Aycock Brown Welcome Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Duck Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 19 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • The Sanderling Spa - 22 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sandtrap Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shore Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive

About this property

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

What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed

“What were we thinking?” is a four bedroom semi-oceanfront home located just two lots from the community beach access in Southern Shores. Enjoy the short walk or bike ride to nearby shopping, restaurants and the beach. Speaking of the beach – it is just across the street! You can enjoy ocean views from the top floor deck.

This lovely home is appointed with many extras to make your Outer Banks vacation a memorable one. The recreation room is situated on the lower level with direct access to your private pool and hot tub. The family can all be together whether they are playing in the pool, relaxing in the hot tub or lounging on the sofa watching a movie. The elevator makes it easy to maneuver throughout the house and will make bringing luggage and groceries to the third floor a breeze. You can also enjoy your morning coffee on the west side screened porch overlooking the tree tops.
Level 1:

Recreation room with pool table, refrigerator, wet bar, flat screen TV; half bath; pool access and laundry.
Level 2:

3 bedrooms (1 with King, ocean views, flat screen TV and deck access, private bathroom with double vanity and custom tile shower; 1 with Queen, flat screen TV and deck access, private bath; 1 with Pyramid bunk, flat screen TV and deck access, private bathroom with standard tub/shower).
Level 3:

Bedroom (with Queen, flat screen TV and deck access, private bath with custom tile shower); open living room with ocean views, flat screen TV and deck access; custom kitchen; screen porch and half bath.

With its popular location just two miles over the Wright Brother's Memorial Bridge, “What Were We Thinking?” is the vacation rental home you have been looking for. Equipped with all the amenities to ensure a great vacation. Give Southern Shores Realty a call now to book your week in this OBX rental house and start counting down the days to a memorable vacation!
Property Amenities

Beds: 1 King, 2 Queen, 1 Pyramid bunk
12 x 24 Private Pool (Open May 17-Sept 27, 2026)
Optional Pool Heat available for an additional $350 per week
Hot Tub
Elevator
6 flat screen TVs
Wireless internet access
2 refrigerators
Recreation room with pool table
Screened porch
Pool and deck furniture
Enclosed outside shower
Gas Grill
Approximate distance to beach access: 100 yards
NO SMOKING
PARTIAL WEEKS ALLOWED
DOGS ALLOWED (Limit 2)
SHEETS, 8 TOWEL SETS, AND TERRY BATH MATS PROVIDED

Community Amenities

Playground with basketball and soccer areas
2 beach parking lots (parking pass provided)
Racquet Club - Tennis & Pickleball

RESERVATION DETAILS, RENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT & ADDITIONAL FEES:
Southern Shores Realty manages more than 300 privately owned vacation homes on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and serves as the Agent for the property Owner. Guests are responsible for reviewing the complete listing, including the "About the Host" section, prior to booking. Property substitutions or alternative accommodations cannot be guaranteed or arranged after arrival. Following booking, a rental lease will be sent electronically and must be reviewed and signed within 24 hours to complete the reservation. Questions regarding the lease should be directed to the telephone number provided therein. Additional fees may apply that are not displayed or collected through this website, including, but not limited to, pet fees, pool heat, early check-in, security deposits, and special event fees.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool

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: 2,520 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Family Groups ONLY (parents, their children and relatives are permitted). Groups of unrelated individuals or students are not allowed
Private Pools & Hot Tubs (if available at the property) are usually available from Mid-May through Early October.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 24

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

331914

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Kitty Hawk, close to Kitty Hawk Beach, Duck Boardwalk, and Duck Woods Country Club. You'll also find Monument to a Century of Flight and Sea Scape Golf Links within a short drive.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional), which is 22.8 mi away (36 minutes by car).