Located in South Nags Head within a 5-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of Bodie Island Lighthouse. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a dining area.
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 4 min drive - 4.3 miles
Bodie Island Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
beach - 5 min drive - 5.3 miles
Jennette's Pier - 6 min drive - 5.9 miles
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 7 min drive
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - 8 min drive
Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant - 7 min drive
Fish Heads Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - 8 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.
Owner Managed, Pool, Hot Tub, EV Charger, Putt Putt, Corn Hole, Linens Included…
We are big fans of the "under promise, over deliver" mentality. Therefore, you will find no stretched pictures in this listing (i.e. no square refrigerator or oddly rectangular oven to make the kitchen look bigger than it actually is), what you see is - at least - what you get.
Our beautiful home is located in South Nags Head, NC 27959 - mile post 21 - just north of the national seashore and near the Oregon Inlet where the great fishing spots are. It is a Grateful Dead themed house and is a perfect place for those who want to escape the crowded northern beaches to be in a more relaxed carefree area without having to drive an extra hour to Avon or Salvo, plus the beaches are dog friendly in Nags Head (at some of the other beaches, no dogs are allowed on the beach during the day in the summer). Further, linens are included (just bring beach towels) and there is a beach kayak for you to use at your own risk. A hot tub was added to the front deck in 2025 so you can watch the beautiful sunsets while relaxing with the jets and a private pool is available starting in the 2026 rental season.
About Stella Blue OBX: The home offers 4 bedrooms (2 with king beds, 1 with a queen bed, and another with a trundle - full over twin). All rooms have either a sound and/or beach view).
There are 2 large bathrooms inside (one bathroom has both a shower and a tub) and there is also an outdoor shower. The beds are very comfortable and there are TVs in every room with a Roku that offers Spectrum Cable and Disney Plus via Wi-Fi.
Other Features: The kitchen has a wet bar (a second sink with a drink refrigerator underneath). It is large, open, and is fully stocked (wine keys, oyster knives, Kitchenaid stand mixer, Vitamix blender, Cephalon and Hexclad pots and pans, electric knife sharpener, coffee bean grinder, french press, automatic coffee pot with Keurig option, Nespresso Virtuo Pop machine, and all the other stuff you'd expect).
The house has gorgeous tile and hardwood on the main floor and carpet on and upstairs; the entire home was renovated in 2017 and we continuously improve/reinvest into our home every year.
We are non-smokers with extremely firm rules to not smoke OR VAPE inside the house. Not only do we rent our home through VRBO, this is our personal vacation home - we're very lucky to only live a few hours away so we are able to visit the house regularly (usually between renters) to ensure sure this house stays up to our high standards.
Other extras include a pool, hot tub, vintage video game table (with games like Dig Dug, Pacman, and Donkey Kong), board games, 9 holes of outdoor putt putt, an outdoor pool table as well as a fenced in dog yard so there is something here for everyone whether people or pups!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: No smoking inside of the house. Outside is fine.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the sea
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Golf
Kayak
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive recycling policy
Electric car charging station
Garden
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Unit size: 2,000 square feet
Water dispenser
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you 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 trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
It is highly recommended that you purchase rental insurance - for more info see VRBO's "Refund Policies and Trip Cancellation and Interruption."
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
Events allowed
Please, no parties/events with more than 15 people
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside of the house. Outside is fine.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please, no parties/events with more than 15 people
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 and a deadbolt lock
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: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
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.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Note from host: Please, no parties/events with more than 15 people
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
There are no elevators.
Property is also known as
Beach Across the Street Includes Linens 9 hole Putt Putt Course!
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in South Nags Head, just steps from Outer Banks Beaches. You'll also find Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
Yes, there is electric car charging available.
Is this vacation home associated with 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 are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Owner Managed, Pool, Hot Tub, EV Charger, Putt Putt, Corn Hole, Linens Included…?
Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.
Are there hot tubs at Owner Managed, Pool, Hot Tub, EV Charger, Putt Putt, Corn Hole, Linens Included…?
Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer 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.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
What 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 11.7 mi away (17 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Owner Managed, Pool, Hot Tub, EV Charger, Putt Putt, Corn Hole, Linens Included…?
Yes, every accommodation at Owner Managed, Pool, Hot Tub, EV Charger, Putt Putt, Corn Hole, Linens Included… comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.
Owner Managed, Pool, Hot Tub, EV Charger, Putt Putt, Corn Hole, Linens Included… Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 58 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
lorrie c., United States
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed this place .. Had everything you needed and more ..Will definitely stay again
lorrie c.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
MK C.
Jun 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Best house we’ve ever stayed at in Outer Banks
So cozy! But cozy in a comfy way not meaning small at all. The open floor plan was terrific. All of the beds and linens were very comfortable. Everything was super logically stored and super well thought out. We have a family lake house that we are getting ready to add onto for our expanding crew and I got some really smart user friendly ideas from the whole set up of their lovely home. We really enjoyed every inch of the house from the putt putt under the house to the multiple family friendly screened in porch areas. And the location! So close to the beautiful never over crowded beach! Plenty of seating and kitchen stuff. If you don’t want to go out to eat you are going to find everything you could possibly need in this house and more! The fenced in yard was money for our dogs. And with their cool sliding door access to the festive yet practical area under the house I always felt like they were safe. So many things that are clearly there for their own family of varied ages that they share with their summer guests!!This year we were an all adult crew but our daughter is 8 months pregnant so we were checking out all of the things they have to offer a familywith babies and young children and they had it all and then some. They even had a very nice mattress to put inside the pack and play bed to make things more cozy for a baby to sleep on. I am sure I left off several really cool things that we all loved about the Stella Blue but that’s bc there are to many to keep track of!
MK C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
James P.
Sep 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great location, well-stocked kitchen, beach accessories, nice floor plan, comfortable. Mini-golf and pool table are a nice bonus.
James P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
elise g.
Aug 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Excellent location with easy beach access. Great outdoor spaces. Lots of fun stuff for the kids to do: mini-golf, gaming table, pool, cornhole, and lots of beach accessories to use.
elise g.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vonda M.
Aug 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed everything about it!
This house was perfect for our family of six adults. Plenty of space inside and outside, incredibly well stocked kitchen, fenced area was great for our dogs, easy walk to the beach with everything we needed (chairs, boogie boards, wagon, etc), quiet neighborhood. I could go on and on! Tiffany was super nice to work with! Highly recommend this property!
Vonda M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Connie B.
Jun 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We had a wonderful time at Stella Blue. Great location, easy beach access and a great house.
The only drawback is the amount of palmetto bugs/roaches that show up at night in the house kinda freaked me out.
Also nobody seemed to clean up after their dogs in the dog area. My husband ended up cleaning it up bc there was so much dog poop in the yard.
Connie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julia Scatliff O.
Jul 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Ripples of Joy
A dear friend is a lifelong Grateful Dead fan. So, we decided to surprise him with Stella Blue. While he was thrilled, so too was everyone else. We had many delicious meals together and lots of time on the beach. One person went on a deep sea fishing trip, and we all ate sushi and wasabi.
Stella Blue is beautifully provisioned. It was cozy and playful. We are so grateful for the experience.
Julia Scatliff O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
James P.
Sep 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house in good location
Cool Grateful Dead decor, nice stereo, good location between beach road and quiet street. Putt-putt, pool table, and cornhole under the house provide for fun, especially if you get bad weather for the beach. Roomy, and well-stocked kitchen. Perfect for our family, although one more bathroom would be a nice touch.
James P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
David A.
Aug 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing! Grateful to have stayed here!!!
This is the best beach house we have ever rented, and we have been coming to the Outer Banks for decades! Sparkling clean, beautiful decor, wide and uncrowded beach, dog friendly, and so much fun. Our entire family enjoyed the mini golf and pool table in the evenings with festive lighting and music. Our dogs loved the fenced in area to enjoy the outdoors. We just can’t say enough about the owners and their attention to every detail! Highly recommend Stella Blue for a perfect summer getaway.
David A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Susan D.
Aug 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nags Head Awesomeness
We were thoroughly delighted with Stella Blue. It had everything we needed, plenty of room, and some very cool touches. The kids loved the psychedelic swirly lights!! The putt-putt course under the house was cleverly made, fun, and quite challenging, with the extra bonus of the cornhole game built in. The screened porch was a lovely place to hang out. The location was so nice for us to ride bikes, as there was very little traffic, and what traffic there was, travelled carefully and slowly. Getting to the beach was an easy short walk, the little bridge to get across was cool. We loved watching for the tiny fish on our way there. Tiffany was very responsive to our questions and made sure everything was pleasant.
It was a wonderful vacation, we all enjoyed it immensely!
Susan D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jen B.
Jul 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Stella Blue
We had the best time at Stella Blue. The kitchen is huge and well stocked. Lots of baby supplies including full size crib and a chair. This was so helpful since we had our grand baby with us. The Grateful Dead theme was awesome. We especially enjoyed the 9 hole putt putt course under the house. Thank you!
Jen B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Clint D.
Jul 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
You need to stay here!
This vacation house was amazing. Super short walk to the beach and numerous things to do when you get back including a pool table and mini golf. The kitchen is fully equipped and everything you could possibly need is there for you and organized. Tons of outdoor space to relax. Can’t wait to stay again!
Clint D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jenny J., Virginia
Jul 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
We will ALWAYS choose Stella Blue!!
Once again, Stella Blue was the perfect choice for our OBX vacation with friends and pups! We LOVE this property!! The dogs can run and play while we relax and we don't have to worry about them because everything is so secure with fencing! A short walk to the beach, a quiet neighborhood and all the comforts & necessities a home should have. We love the pool table, putt putt course and arcade game too!! Owners are always so kind and responsive and we feel like they're OUR family! Ready to book for 2023 already!
Jenny J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Susan D.
Jun 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!!
This house was FUN! It’s a Grateful Dead themed house that is super dog friendly! Our family dog had an amazing time and we were not worried about her with the dog yard. There is a wonderful sidewalk to walk your pets here as well.
The master bed is amazing! Comfy with 5 stars. There are 2 showers in the master bed which was helpful.
The shower outside - the Box of Rain - was clean and refreshing. There were extra chairs & umbrellas there if we needed.
The most amazing thing was how well stocked the kitchen was. If you’re at the beach & want to cook. We found everything we needed & we cooked all our meals. The charcoal grill came with a chimney starter which was extremely thoughtful!
We would stay here again & again! Thanks for being such amazing hosts!
Susan D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tim B.
May 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Everything you need, Close to the beach, Saved us money by not having to pay for Minature golf, and entertainment for all ages.
Tim B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
laura d.
Sep 1, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic vacation
We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Stella Blue. Everything we needed was on site and the icing on the cake was the under house play area! We had a sick baby part of the trip but enjoyed hanging at the house playing all of the games.
laura d.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne O.
Aug 22, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Awesome
Can’t say enough good things about this home. It literally has everything! Nothing extra was needed in the kitchen and linens and towels were also provided. We had a blast downstairs with the corn hole and putt put! And thank you for the stereo ability outside. As described, the walk to the beach is very short. The family wants to book again next year! Great communications with assistance throughout the process and visit! Thank you!
Yvonne O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Carrie B.
Aug 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
We love Stella Blue!
Stella Blue is everything a family needs to have a relaxing yet fun-paced week in the Outer Banks. The location is excellent for enjoying time on a beautiful stretch of beach. The house extras like the 9 hole mini-golf, pool table and game center keep the young and old entertained for days. The property is well-maintained and the owners are readily available for any questions or needs. We love this place!
Carrie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Theresa S.
Jul 17, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This house was so much fun! Very close walk to beach. And, while it was nice to be in Nags Head for grocery, golf, restaurants, there are less houses in this area so it’s not crowded at all. And very dog friendly. The mini golf was really clever and fun! Plenty of room! Great kitchen!
Theresa S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jenny J., Virginia
Jul 3, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for people & pups!
We LOVE Stella Blue and are already planning our next stay!! The outdoor set up was perfect for allowing the dogs to roam, play and then pant after a day at the beach, which is a short walk across the quiet street! Stunning sunrises & sunsets and the house has all the necessities and more! Thank you, Tiffany, for sharing your amazing home! ( and for the special purchase of the crab steamer pot - we used it almost everyday!)
Jenny J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lora H.
Jun 28, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay
This house was absolutely wonderful, the owners has designed a space that is entertaining and feels like home. It’s full of quirky details and beautifully decorated. It had everything we needed and was conveniently located to the beach, which was a very short walk away. My 3 year old and I absolutely loved having fun with the putt-putt course. The owner is so nice and responsive, this house exceeded expectations for me and my family. I look forward to staying here again.
Lora H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte M.
Jun 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular!
Everything was so thoughtfully curated, labeled, and organized that we could relax into vacation immediately. I loved the theme, the location, and the amenities. Main floor and 2nd floor masters were perfect for our group of 8, and everything was spacious, clean, and lovely. Pics do not do lighting justice, but everything in (and under) house was in fantastic condition in sun-drenched happiness. We played a TON of putt-putt, cornhole, and pool — almost as much as when we thought we’d be there during pandemic lockdown.
Check-in and -out were a breeze, and the owner was incredibly responsive, helpful, and wonderful. I hope to be back next summer.
Charlotte M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Shimir V.
Apr 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and nice house
As advertised.
Location - perfect. A 2 minutes walk to the beach and loved the back little walk across deck to get to the beach quickly.
Amenities - The Mini Golf and Video game table were so much fun for the kids and adults. Everything you need for the beach is at the house (chairs, toys, etc...)
Kitchen - Well stocked with all you need. We cooked every night.
Rooms - Spacious and beds were comfortable
Bathroom - Clean and working well
It was funny the kids were not to aware of the Grateful Dead but after this trip they have a new found respect for them.
Thanks for sharing your house with us. We will be back!!!
Shimir V.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Elinore M., Poolesville
Apr 3, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay and phenomenal owner communication!
We were so impressed with this property! Everything was exactly as described if not better. The owner went out of her way in communications, answering all of my questions both before and after our stay and even bringing a wagon to the house for us! The house was very clean and as described; kitchen was super well-stocked, and the walk to the beach was less than five minutes max, even with kids and dogs. Outdoor shower and hose were great, and the putt putt course AT the house was amazing. Would definitely stay again!
Elinore M.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sina C.
Oct 13, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
We had a wonderful stay. The location was perfect. The Owner was very responsive and wonderful to deal with. Thank you for sharing your home with us.