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'Pilot House', Ocean Views, Ez Access to Beach, Pool & Hot Tub

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A wooden deck with two white Adirondack chairs and a small table.
A sunroom with a round table and white chairs, large windows, and a view of houses and trees.
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, labeled "Pilot House."
A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, a television, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Nags Head Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, OBX Laser Tag
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

Nags Head

This holiday home places you steps from Seaside Art Gallery and within a short 5-minute stroll of Nags Head Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features free WiFi, 3.5 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and Hot tub. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a games room and barbecues. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Nags Head holiday home include Nags Head Fishing Pier and Jennette's Pier.

What's nearby

  • Seaside Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nags Head Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kill Devil Hills Beach - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 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.

'Pilot House', Ocean Views, Ez Access to Beach, Pool & Hot Tub

' PILOT HOUSE


Location, Location, Location. Close to the beach and accesses (1 block) with views of the Ocean from the living area and screened dining area and deck. Free sunrises every day. All the benefits of semi-oceanfront without the traffic. Arrive, park, and enjoy. Food Lion, 24 hr Harris Teeter, coffee shops, restaurants, surf shops, galleries, and fishing pier are all within 1/2 mile.
Pool gets the sun all afternoon. Upper deck is shaded in the late afternoon. This stretch of beach has a natural shore break that is great for surfing, boogie boarding and body surfing.

Family groups only; no college or high school groups, minimum age for renting is 25. Parents must be on site if on the Rental Agreement.

Newer reverse floor plan design.

Top level has a king bed, full bathroom, living area, dining area, kitchen, hard wood floors, screened in dining area, and deck area.

Middle level has a Queen Master bedroom with private bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, additional queen bedroom with shared full bathroom, a 3rd bedroom with a twin over full bunkbed, outside entrance, and large deck area with Hot Tub.

First level has an entrance through the carport area. There is a game room area with two twin beds, TV, and 6 ft. Pool Table. There is a full-size laundry room with W/D, half bath, and a 2nd full size Refrigerator/Freezer. Outside there is the gated Pool area, enclosed outside shower, basketball goal, corn hole boards and fish cleaning table.

My kitchen may not have granite counter tops, but it is very well equipped. Some folks don't care to go out to dinner every night, so there is a great set of top of the line pots and baking pans to accommodate your crowd for cooking in. In addition, there is a crock pot, electric griddle, hand mixer, steamer pot, and a heavy-duty blender. Regular drip coffee maker and a Keurig one as well. There is a Weber Genesis gas grill in the carport area for grilling out.

All bedrooms, Game Room, and Top Floor Living Area have a Smart TV and a Blu-Ray DVD Player

Bath towels and Linens provided with beds made,

Floor plan allows a for lot of activity without everyone tripping over each other. When my kids bring guests the pool, game room, and hot tub tend to keep them downstairs while my friends and I can enjoy some quieter time on the upper level.

No better place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or an afternoon cocktail than the upper deck.

Beach cart, 8 Tommy Bahama style beach chairs, beach umbrellas, and 4 beach towels provided.

We do allow pets on a limited basis. No cats or puppies. Well trained dogs only. Pet fee is per dog. Limit of two dogs. Occasional exceptions with permission.
Smoking is allowed outside only, and these rules have kept the house pet and smoke odour free.

I do not book more than a year in advance. I block the following summer so I can offer this years' renters first refusal on next year. Please check back in December for open dates.

Please note I also require a separate Rental Agreement between you and me, as VRBO only provides me a name, phone number and an email address. The Agreement just provides me a little more information, and assurance that you have are aware of the limitations I have mentioned in the listing. This is my second home you are renting, and I work hard to provide you a great getaway.

If you have to cancel, I will try to work with you as described in my Rental Agreement. If I can rent the week again, I will refund you per the Rental Agreement.

I am also available to answer any questions that come up during your stay if you are not familiar with Nags Head. I want you to have a great holiday!





Keywords: Three storey, reverse floor plan, Ocean view from screen porch and deck, and living area.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside on decks only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: With Permission only and with signed Pet Addendum

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside on decks only

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

'pilot House' Ocean Views Ez Access to Beach Pool Hot Tub

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to 'Pilot House', Ocean Views, Ez Access to Beach, Pool & Hot Tub?

Yep, 'Pilot House', Ocean Views, Ez Access to Beach, Pool & Hot Tub is a short 3-minute walk from Nags Head Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and body boarding. You can also find motor boats.

Does 'Pilot House', Ocean Views, Ez Access to Beach, Pool & Hot Tub have a pool?

'Pilot House', Ocean Views, Ez Access to Beach, Pool & Hot Tub has a pool.

What makes 'Pilot House', Ocean Views, Ez Access to Beach, Pool & Hot Tub a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, private pools, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at 'Pilot House', Ocean Views, Ez Access to Beach, Pool & Hot Tub.

Is there a private hot tub at 'Pilot House', Ocean Views, Ez Access to Beach, Pool & Hot Tub?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 'Pilot House', Ocean Views, Ez Access to Beach, Pool & Hot Tub?

No, 'Pilot House', Ocean Views, Ez Access to Beach, Pool & Hot Tub does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 'Pilot House', Ocean Views, Ez Access to Beach, Pool & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

'Pilot House', Ocean Views, Ez Access to Beach, Pool & Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property Great Owner Great Time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had the best vacation in Nags Head at the Pilot House! The house is furnished well, we were very comfortable and love the location! Would definitely rent again and recommend for your next OBX trip!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well maintained house. Beds were all very comfortable. Excellent view from top balcony, we also loved the separate areas for our family. We will definitely stay again , it felt like home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great! Enjoyed the vacation there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family trip! The house is well located and was clean, well stocked, and comfortably fit our group of 10. We also appreciated both the pool and hot tub as well as the beach chairs/umbrellas/toys too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent beach rental

The house was great. The owner was great
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location!

Loved the location! It was convenient to the beach, park, and eateries. The owner was a pleasure to work with and provided helpful trip planning information. I would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay was good

The stay was good but the weather wasn’t ideal but made the best of the situation
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was perfect!

Wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pilot House

House was beautiful. It was well kept and very clean. I would recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pilot house

Location of property was great wasn’t too far from the beach & there was plenty to do near by. The owner was excellent at responding to my messages and or call. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family beach week

We stayed at Pilot House with extended family, and everyone had a wonderful time! The house is beautiful and full of light- even better than in the photos. Location is amazing- easy walk to the beach, restaurants and an ice cream shop. Everything else we needed was a quick drive. The owner was very friendly and accessible, and addressed all of our questions quickly. The house had everything we needed for a week with teens and adults and is very well equipped for families with younger children too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Lots of room. Everything was provided. Pool was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pilot House

Excellent location, close to Tortugas, shopping and short walk to beach access. Chairs and beach cart provided. Great utensils and cookware, pool and hot tub were great. The owner communicated regularly and was very responsive to fixing the washing machine. This is a great location and well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Cute house but a little dated

Cute house but could use a few upgrades. The carpet is old and smells but the home design, pool and location to the beach were perfect. Owner is super friendly and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Beach Stay!

We had a fabulous week at Than’s lovely home. The house was perfect for our group with plenty of room for us to spread out and not feel like we were on top of each other. Perfect location one block off the beach and within a short walk of stores and restaurants. Than was incredible to work with and available to answer all questions. Would absolutely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay at the pilot house

The house was a perfect set up for our family. We had three couples and three kids under 4 years old. We enjoyed the short walk to the beach, and lots of time in the pool! The house is conveniently located to grocery stores and coffee shops! We felt welcomed, at home, and very comfortable! The sunsets and sunrises at oxb are beautiful. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pilot House Beach House

Than was a wonderful host that was helpful and kind. The pilot house was clean and felt like a home away from home. It was stocked with all the amenities we needed not only for daily living but for beach and pool fun too. The location was perfect. We were in walking distance to the beach and also close to a beach access where we could park a car for older family members. This was our first time staying in a vrbo house and it was one we would definitely do again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed at Pilot House with my 3 kids and their families. The location was excellent. Short walk to the beach. The pool was clean and there were plenty of chairs. The house was very clean when we got there which was a pleasant surprise. The linens provided were good quality; another pleasant surprise. The kitchen was well stocked with good cookware, newer dishes and flatware, glasses, mugs. Not the usual mess of old, mismatched things. My son loved the new grill so much he ran out and bought extra food to grill one night lol. (He’s a chef). The beds were so comfortable! Everyone woke up the first morning shocked that we all slept well The host, Than was responsive and super helpful. Did everything in his power to make our stay comfortable. Only one complaint. The carpeting on the second floor caused serious allergy/asthma issues for a few of us. I know the house was pet friendly and we all have cats and/or dogs. And there was no animal smell at all. But by midweek those of us with asthma and allergies were all feeling serious symptoms. There was also a bit of a mildew smell on that floor, I assume from the carpeting. (We had a few days of rain). And when the power went out for 10 hours one night and there was no AC, the allergies became terrible. So if you have sensitive people, might not be a good pick until the carpet is taken out. My son who slept on the third floor had no issues btw. Hated mentioning it bc everything else was awesome. Still a 5 star home for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing! This was my first trip to OBX in many years and was overwhelmed when looking for places to stay. The Pilot House turned out to be perfect! Than was a wonderful host, he contacted me prior to our trip to go over everything possible. He checked in during our week's stay and even provided lists of fun things to do and places to eat. The house is in a prime location, with views of the ocean. The setup inside is great, plenty of space for our family of 7. A huge bonus is that he provided bed sheets, bath towels, and all kitchen items. He also included a wagon, beach chairs, umbrellas, toys for us to use on the beach. It was incredibly helpful to not have to pack the car and bring all of these things with us. We enjoyed the pool, hot tub, and basketball net. There were so many things within walking distance too. Ice cream, shopping, mini golf, playground, and a coffee shop. Overall, this was a perfect week's vacation, and we were spoiled by all the things The Pilot House offered. I will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
After 20 years of vacationing in Nags Head, we can honestly say the Pilot House is the nicest home we've ever stayed in. The cleanliness was absolutely unmatched—it was, by far, the cleanest vacation rental we've ever experienced.The house was incredibly well stocked with everything we needed and more. It was obvious the owners put a lot of thought into making sure their guests feel comfortable and at home.The owner was exceptional—kind, responsive, and genuinely cared that we had a wonderful stay. That level of hospitality is hard to find and made our vacation even more enjoyable.We truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. We highly recommend the Pilot House to anyone looking for a spotless, well-equipped home in Nags Head. We can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In all the years we’ve been renting in the OBX, this is THE BEST beach house we’ve stayed in! Great location near grocery store, great restaurants, ice cream! Nice, family friendly, walkable neighborhood! Wonderful amenities (pool, hot tubs, decks with good seating and nice views, 1.5 blocks to the beach). Fully stocked house - 2 fridges, coffee maker, Kuerig, blender, all the kitchen stuff). Linens, bath towels included! 8 beach chairs, umbrellas, beach cart! We were coming from Florida with very little room in the car, and the house had EVERYTHING we needed. All we had to bring was towels for the beach and sunscreen! And the host is very nice and responsive. The Pilot House is a GREAT find! Especially for folks that want to/need to travel light. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home! All enjoyed the pool, hot tub and decks! Short, easy walk to the beach and restaurants. Great host and home well stocked with everything needed for a beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

great family vacation at the beach

house was wonderful and laid out really well for a large group of people... loved the pool ...very good access to the beach and restaurants...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing beach house and best host ever

We had a great week at Pilot House. Than was a great host and even let us extend our stay. We’d love to go back!!! Can’t recommend this place enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022