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Eleanor Dare 8 Bedroom Oceanfront Home, Cabana Service, Private Pool & Pet Friendly

Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a hot tub

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Terrace/patio
Beach nearby
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 165060 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, OBX Laser Tag
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nags Head

This vacation home places you next to Outer Banks Beaches and within a 10-minute walk of Seaside Art Gallery. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seaside Art Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • OBX Laser Tag - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dowdy Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Seafood & Steak House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Eleanor Dare 8 Bedroom Oceanfront Home, Cabana Service, Private Pool & Pet Friendly

Welcome to Eleanor Dare by KEES Vacations!

Now available for 2026! Saturday check-in from 05/16/2026 to 09/05/2026 + Farmdog Cabana Services from 5/3/26 to 9/18/26.

This eight-bedroom oceanfront rental in the Nags Head Shores community is gorgeous! Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully designed, this is the OBX vacation rental you've been looking for!

Affectionately named after one of the members of the "Lost Colony" of 1587, Eleanor Dare is a premier property. Boasting over 5,000 square feet of living area with Eight En Suites, this home is a trailblazer within its neighboring vacation properties. Enjoy sweeping, unobstructed ocean views from the top-level and easy beach access from the private, dune-top stairs and gazebo.

Centrally located on the beaches of the Outer Banks, Eleanor Dare allows for effortless exploring. Take day trips to the islands of Ocracoke, Hatteras, and Roanoke or further discover Bodie Island during your stay.

Offering KEES' FlexStay program, you're able to choose your own vacation check-in or check-out dates at no additional cost!

This property has 8 parking spots for guests.

Want added comfort? Consider adding the Heated Pool option! A Heated Pool option can be added upon request for $50 per night of your reservation. This fee is added to your reservation at the time of the request, which must be a minimum of 72 hours before arrival. Pool heat must be added for the entirety of your stay.

This pool is heated by a heat pump. An ambient air temperature of 60 degrees or higher is needed to heat the pool, meaning that if the temperature drops below 60 degrees the pump will not continue to heat. Max pool temperature is 80 degrees.**

**Private heated pools will open on April 1st and close on November 1st. Hot tubs are open year-round. Pools and hot tubs are cleaned weekly and no later than 6pm on check-in day. Vendors are subject to enter the backyard to clean the pool and/or spa on scheduled cleaning days. No pets allowed in pools.**

**Eleanor Dare is pet-friendly, so there is no need to leave your pooch at home! For a small one-time fee of $185, you can bring up to two dogs to our pet-friendly property. No cats or other animals, dogs only.**

Exclusive Cabana Services: 05/03/26 to 09/18/26 - This home receives daily oceanfront cabana and beach chair setup + breakdown services during your stay. No need to lug around your beach equipment when you stay at this home! Service includes (1) 10x10 cabana tent and (6) beach chairs. Setup hours are 10am to 5pm daily (except check-in day), weather permitting. This service is subject to local ordinances. Cabana service is provided by Farmdog Beach Services. Additional add-on services are available upon request for an additional charge.

Check-In begins at 4pm. Your keyless entry code will begin granting access at this time.
Check-Out is 10am.

First Level

Recreation Room w/ Pool Table, Shuffleboard and Foosball
Ice Machine
Theater Room
Wet Bar
1 King En Suite
Elevator
Laundry Area
Half Bath


Second Level

3 King En Suites
1 Queen En Suite (Full Bathroom with Handicap/Wheelchair Friendly Features)
1 En Suite w/ Two Twins
1 Twin Bunk En Suite w/ 2 Bunk Sets
Covered Terrace Deck


Third Level

1 King En Suite
Great Room
Dining Area
Kitchen
Covered Terrace Deck
Half Bath


Pool Deck

Private Heated Pool
Hot Tub
Gas Grill
Outdoor Shower

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 9 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 8 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 5,060 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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

Located steps from Outer Banks Beaches, this vacation home is in Nags Head, and within a 10-minute walk of OBX Laser Tag and Seaside Art Gallery. You'll also find Nags Head Fishing Pier and Jockey's Ridge State Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

What amenities will couples enjoy at Eleanor Dare 8 Bedroom Oceanfront Home, Cabana Service, Private Pool & Pet Friendly?

At this waterfront vacation home, there are many amenities for couples, including a private pool and a fireplace in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Eleanor Dare 8 Bedroom Oceanfront Home, Cabana Service, Private Pool & Pet Friendly?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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

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

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 12.8 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Eleanor Dare 8 Bedroom Oceanfront Home, Cabana Service, Private Pool & Pet Friendly?

Yes, every accommodation at Eleanor Dare 8 Bedroom Oceanfront Home, Cabana Service, Private Pool & Pet Friendly comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Eleanor Dare 8 Bedroom Oceanfront Home, Cabana Service, Private Pool & Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in process was easy. Kitchen facilities were amazing! they had everything we needed for an amazing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Eleanor Dare house is a beautiful property. Each of the 8 bedrooms has its own en-suite, which adds to the privacy of the guests.The house itself is overdue for a facelift. Some of the furniture in the family room is worn, and the carpets are threadbare in places. The slider to the 3rd floor deck was extremely difficult to operate, even after I oiled it. The shuffleboard table was unusable - you can’t even get the pucks to slide the length of the table. The management company was responsive to our concerns. When we arrived - at 4:05 pm - the door code didn’t work. Fortunately, the cleaning person stayed to make sure our code worked and, when it didn’t, she let us in. The problem was resolved in the next 30 minutes. We also had a problem with the cabana service. On the first day, it was too windy to set up the cabana, which I understood. But I wanted to use some of the chairs, which were all chained together. After about 2 hours and calls to both the management company and the cabana service, we got our chairs. The only other comment related to the windows. There is a beautiful view from the 3rd floor looking out over the ocean. But by the end of the week, the windows were so clouded over that the view became unimpressive. I wish there had been a garden hose and squeegee to keep a pristine view.On a positive note, the kitchen was well-equipped with dishes, pots and pans. The 2 microwaves and 2 dishwashers were very convenient. The table seated our group of 15.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom S., Rochester MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun for Xmas on Nags Head

We had a 4-gen Christmas week at the Eleanor Dare cottage, and it turned out great. We walked the beach, rode bikes (e-bike rental), shopped, played golf and even fished one day. The cottage was great for spreading people out for games and movies, and for bringing everyone together for breakfast and dinner every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacation

The house was awesome! We used the theater and game room every night- ping pong and pool tournaments. We got the pool heated and I’m so glad we did! We were able to swim comfortably (with small children) our whole stay in September. Also, loved the convenience of having a beach tent and chairs already set up for us. The showers could have used a deep cleaning, a couple of people had hairs still on the floor/walls. The vent over the stove stopped working and the pool heater wasn’t working at one point but they responded right away and had someone out within the hour. Overall, we were very pleased and would definitely book again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise Lakis F.

Liked: Cleanliness

2024 Family Vacation

We truly enjoyed our stay at this house. Its location is great. The room for families to spread out and have their own space (especially with such a wide variety of ages - 69 to 8) was a welcome treat for everyone. The ocean view is stunning. Lots of fun places within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

margo t., Petaluma, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House For Large Groups

This is the 2nd time we stayed at this rental. It’s a great house for big groups and all ages! It had plenty of rooms to accommodate Our family of 17, a baby, 4 kids under 5, 13 teenagers and adults comfortably. The proximity to the beach outside the back door and the private pool was unbeatable and why we keep coming back. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our family trip of 15!

Beautiful house. Fit 15 of us perfectly! Management responded very quickly! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip!

One of our best vacations ever. House was perfect for us all
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter2024

Perfect property for our exteded family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Large family visit

This house accommodated a large family gathering and provided a perfect space for us to spend time together and time apart. It was clean, with lots of fun kid-friendly amenities, and its own beach access allowed for easy ocean visits. Great house!! We will definitively book it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We took a family vacation to Nags Head. This listing was perfect for our trip. The beach access and cabana service was perfect. We really enjoyed all the games(pool table, shuffle board) and the movie room! I highly recommend this listing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reubion

Lots of room for everyone and great amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kballer S.

Paradise

We had an amazing time! This house had everything we needed for everyone. Age group 12-71!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Karen L.

Great Location

The location of this home is wonderful!The house is as advertised. Plenty of space for multiple families and it was great to all have our own bathrooms. However, be prepared to purchase everything you need! They don’t even keep a spice draw. You will need to get salt, paper towels, everything. We very much enjoyed the game room and movie theatre in the evenings. We paid to have to pool heated for the week. The heat didn’t not work the first 3 days bc of clogged filters. The pool light did not work so we couldn’t use it at night. While the management company sent someone out, it was a whole day to warm up, only allowing us to use the pool 1/2 the stay and with no light, never at night. That was disappointing as we purposely seemed out a house with a heated pool bc of the time of year. I’m not sure I would stay at this property again. While the location was great, I found the management company to be lacking. There was no binder with instructions for anything in the house. We were billed for a 7th night we had declined. There was no offer of a partial refunded for a pool we couldn’t use 1/2 the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking views!

Seamless, enjoyable, and luxurious!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

We have a group of women who get together at the beach every year and this house was perfect for our gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and area

My family and I enjoyed our stay at the Eleanor Dare very much. It is a beautiful home with plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The young adults especially loved the movie and gaming area
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Julie P.

Great House, but hidden costs and cleaning issues.

We booked this house for my daughter's wedding. Nowhere on the website was there anything about an event fee. There were several notices about pet fees, but nothing about an event fee. About a month before the check in date, I received an email about the remaining charge for the stay. It included a $2,000 event fee. I would have never booked this house if I'd known how much the event fee was, and the booking was non-refundable, so I was stuck. Also, check-in was at 4:00. We arrived at 6:30 and housecleaning was still there. I had to finish cleaning bedding and there was a comforter missing. I called housekeeping but nothing ever arrived. Housekeeping arrived early on the day of check-out. House was beautiful for a wedding on the beach, but $2,000 for an event fee when the wedding was on the beach is ridiculous. Kees obviously is under-staffed given the lack of responsiveness from housekeeping.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linh N., Northern Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Weather was crappy but because the house has so many amenities that we just enjoy our time inside

The property was nice and spacious for our group. We wish that we have more use of the pool and hot tub. We only got to use the hot twice when we were there and due to the cold weather wish we could have used it more. Pool did not get heated until our full last day and hot tub stopped working that day so we did not get to enjoy it. Service from Kees was wonderful, they answered every question and concerned we had.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property- you can’t ask for anything better

This home is perfectly situated on the water, has amazing sunrises, quiet neighborhood, excellent amenities and the best perk? A huge pod of dolphins right in front of the house!!! I would have given 5 stars for check in if the all the beds had linens as stated in the rental agreement and every bedroom had towels upon arrival. They did come about 1-2 hours into settling into the house- this is to be expected though with the short staff as a result of the pandemic. Suggestion bring your own toilet paper- the one they provide is 1 ply and rough.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seth H., Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness

Does Not Get Better

If you are looking to stay in Nags Head this is the place. Home had everything one would be looking for. Location is extremely central to things to do within the area. You are also right in the middle for wanting to do things up north or down south. The beach was amazing and extremely private. There is not enough that I can say as to how great this place was. Thanks for letting us stay it helped us make family memories we will cherish for a lifetime!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oceanfront

Great location, nice house right on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pre-Holiday Madness

So happy we chose this house. We wanted a little family vacation before Thanksgiving and Christmas prep was off and running. It was perfect. We had so much fun. House is beautiful. Had a good time playing pool and the arcade game. We couldn't find the ball for foosball but we had a lot of other things we could do. Couldn't ask for anything better. Even the weather cooperated.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Nathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house with minor annoyances

House was beautiful and in good condition with ~5 parking spots. Amazing beach access and amenities. Great to have so many bathrooms. Management company wouldn't allow us to check in early, in November, even if the cleaning folks were already done, without paying a fee, then said they don't allow any early checkin for houses this large. As a group of younger people, we never got the A/V systems to work throughout the house (main TV, audio in the theatre, whole home audio, etc). The garbage can compartment in the kitchen falls out and needs repair. The bunk beds are quite wobbly and probably not safe for kids on upper bunks. We were not left any extra garbage bags, and the garbage bins outside were packed, despite that trash had gone the day before which made it difficult for us to clean up.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Deedra S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great House, Great Location, Needs to work on cleaning, maintenance and misleading information (wifi

This house is fun and amazing with beautiful views (3rd floor only) of the ocean. Worked perfectly for our family. The cleanliness needs to be stepped up, found used contacts, dried food on utensils and dishes, and maintenance needs to happen. Wifi is non-existent. Mice droppings all over 1st floor. No propane in grill. Kees was very responsive the 3 times I called. But these things should have been taken care of before arrival. Again, house was perfectly planned out, the 3rd floor is great for meals, games, and just gathering. 1st floor great for swimming, grilling and gameroom fun. Would come back if cleanliness was stepped up.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

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