At this holiday home you'll be within a 5-minute walk of beach and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Aycock Brown Welcome Center. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .Home features 5 bathrooms, a patio and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a games room, barbecues and a lift. Other amenities include a hot tub and laundry facilities. .In proximity to this Kitty Hawk holiday home you'll find Corolla Beach.
Aycock Brown Welcome Center - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Monument to a Century of Flight - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Kitty Hawk Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Duck Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant
Starbucks - 3 min drive
The Black Pelican - 6 min drive
Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - 6 min drive
Sandtrap Tavern - 4 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.
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 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
Southern Shores Realty manages over 300 privately owned homes on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We hope you will be satisfied with your selection. Please remember that Southern Shores Realty is employed as Agent by the property Owner, and will be acting in the best interest of the property Owner. We will be unable to make substitutions or other accommodation arrangements after your arrival. Once your reservation has been made a lease will be emailed to you. Please review and sign the lease within 24 hours of making your reservation. If you have questions please call the phone number provided on your lease.
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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
Pets are welcome
Service animals 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed?
Yep, What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed is a short 3-minute walk from beach.
Does What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed have a pool?
What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed has a heated pool.
What luxury perks are available at What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed?
This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.
What makes What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub, private pools, and private patios all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed.
Is there a private hot tub at What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed?
No, What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
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