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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. - What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed (Southern Shores)
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At What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed, you can look forward to an arcade/games room, laundry facilities and a hot tub.

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4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8234 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

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

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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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 indicated that 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

About the area

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near the beach. Sea Scape Golf Links and Duck Woods Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paradise Fun Park and Nor'Banks Sailing. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and H2OBX Waterpark are also worth visiting. Visit our Kitty Hawk travel guide
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Southern Shores, NC

What's nearby

  • A wooden pier extending into calm waters at sunset.
    Duck Boardwalk
    11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.
    Nags Head Fishing Pier
    19 min drive - 21.1 km
  • beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Aycock Brown Welcome Center
    2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • The Sanderling Spa
    22 min drive - 16.5 km

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Aycock Brown Welcome Center, Kitty Hawk Pier and Monument to a Century of Flight. Kitty Hawk Beach and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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