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SPACIOUS FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME, 300 STEPS TO BEACH, PRIVATE POOL/HOT TUB

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Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Destination Fun
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kill Devil Hills

When you stay at this vacation home in Kill Devil Hills, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Kitty Hawk Beach and Jennette's Pier. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
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What's nearby

  • Destination Fun - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Outer Banks Brewing Station - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Aviation Dog Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 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.

SPACIOUS FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME, 300 STEPS TO BEACH, PRIVATE POOL/HOT TUB


Welcome to “Lobstah Tales”. Our family loves spending time in the Outer Banks, so purchasing this home was a dream come true.

New for 2025 - New roof, pool fence and family room couches!

Lobstah Tales is perfect for a family beach vacation getaway. We have two children and appreciate kid-friendly accommodations when we travel. It is located only 300 feet from a direct beach access that hosts a lifeguard station! That was a huge bonus for our family - quickly running back to the house to grab a forgotten item is so convenient! The pool and hot tub are the perfect way to end a long beach day, wash off in the outdoor shower and jump on in! For rainy day family activities, the house boasts puzzles and games as well as a rec room with a foosball table and newly added ping pong table, and of course wireless internet and cable TV in each bedroom and living areas.

Our beautiful home is located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills and is close to many restaurants and shops. Enjoy views from 3 different decks (one with a screened porch). You can see the Wright Monument from the back, or take in partial ocean views from our favorite reading spot deck on the third floor.

Looking for activities? Your family will enjoy the close proximity to the Wright Brothers Memorial National Park, Pier fishing, putt-putt, movie theaters, go carts, boat rentals, restaurants and shops galore!

House layout:

1st Floor
- rec room with full bathroom, foosball table, ping pong table, laundry and access to the pool, hot tub, grill and outdoor shower.

2nd floor
Master bedroom with King (full bath) and private deck
Queen bedroom
Twin bedroom - this room hosts two twin over twin bunk beds
Full bath in hallway that serves Queen and Bunk rooms

3rd Floor
- Master bedroom with King (full bath)
- front and back decks (back is partially screened for al fresco dining!)
- Kitchen
- Dining area (seats 8-10)
- Living room

Linen Fee of $200*** covers bed linens (2 King, 1 Queen, 4 Twin), Bath and hand towels for 10 people and 4 bathmats. Renter is responsible for following linen rental company guidelines at check-in and check-out. ***Please note the $200 fee pertains to 1 week stays. Any stay over 7 days will be subject to an additional fee based on the linen service.

Cleaning fee does not cover excess cleaning, failure to follow check-out cleaning list and damages caused by renters. In the event of excessive cleaning, a fee will be charged.

Renters need to bring the following:

Towels and beach chairs
Paper supplies (toilet paper, paper towels)
Cleaning supplies (dishwasher, laundry)
Toiletries (soap, shampoo etc..)

Additional amenity details: Pool and hot tub are professionally maintained and are open from May-September. Pool is not equipped with a pool heater (this doesn’t stop us!). Abuse to the pool and hot tub will be subject to an additional fee. Fireplace seen in photos is purely cosmetic and not available for use.

Primary renter must be over the age of 25. No parties, pets or smoking!

We look forward to you enjoying our home as much as we do!

Keywords: family friendly, lifeguard station, direct beach access
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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: Absolutely no smoking inside or on the property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis

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

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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

Rules

Please rinse off sand from beach prior to entering pool or hot tub. No diving into pool. Do not sit or stand on hot tub or pool covers.
Do not move furniture/appliances. Remove all trash/food/personal items. Empty dishwasher. Clean grill after use. Excess cleaning/damage fee.
Do not tamper with camera facing Martin Street. This will result in immediate eviction. Camera does not face/record house. Please do not park on lawn!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Absolutely no parties allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking inside or on the property

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
Note from host: Absolutely no parties allowed.
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

SPACIOUS FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME, 300 STEPS TO BEACH, PRIVATE POOL/HOT TUB Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

carol m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place, location and host. Would recommend this property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host and home were exceptional!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger F.

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

Comfortable Vacation Home

Our family always looks forward to spending time together in the comfortable surroundings of a nice home close to the beach, reasonably priced, responsive owners that maintain the property with ongoing upgrades and satisfy our checklist of amenities. Lobstah Tales is a 5 star vacation rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne W.

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

Memorial Day

Our stay in Lobstah Tales was great! House was in great location within walking distance of three good food options and an easy walk to the beach! Kristen was super kind and informative.We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMES C.

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

LOCATION

GREAT LOCATION, EVERYTHING WENT AS PLANNED, WOULD RENT AGAIN HANDS DOWN!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

c s.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

We were very impressed with this vacation home. We had everything we needed and the location was perfect. Owners were thoughtful and very accomodating. We are definitely planning a return trip. Excellent vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

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

Great Stay for Families

This house was just the right fit for my family of five (though there is plenty of room for a few more). The house was clean, comfortable, and nicely furnished. We spent most of our time down in the pool but also appreciated being able to walk to the beach, local shops, and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Great vacation house

This was a great location. Restaurant in walking distance. House was clean and very comfortable. Host were very helpful. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki T.

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

Awesome Rental

House is in a great location to beach. The owner was very easy to get in touch with if needed. The house is beautiful and equipped with everything you would need. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci F.

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

Happy 4th of July!

Accurate description in the listing! Convenient central location to explore the area. Walking distance to delicious restaurants and Holy Cow ice cream 😋! The pool and hot tub were relaxing! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

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

Love this house

We have stayed here four times. The owner is great and the house is perfect for us having 3 generations for the week. Pool/hot tub are relaxing at end of the day. Very convenient to many restaurants and stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June D.

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

Great Family Vacation

Location was perfect as everything we needed was close by. Property was in good condition, very clean and well maintained. We especially enjoyed the pool and game room. Kitchen had everything we needed. Linen package was good quality.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

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

Short walk to the beach

Great location. There was plenty of room for children and adults. The pool was always a great way to end a morning st the beach, then maybe some time to relax in the hot tub after dinner. This was our 5th year at this great beachhouse one block from the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cindy a.

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

First of summer fun!🤗

We had a wonderful time visiting the Outer Banks. House was perfect for our family, our host were very attentive to any and all needs. Quick to respond to any questions! This home has everything you need! Thank you so much! I do hope to come again and would love to stay in same home!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlei G.

Absolutely Wonderful!

This place was everything & more! So clean, and in the most perfect spot. The beach is right across the street along with it being public beach access. So many cool restaurants and places to go super close to us.. pictures don't do it justice. we WILL be back 😇🔆 Thanks again for having us!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

diane v.

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

Perfect for families

We absolutely loved it. The house was perfect for our family. We love the decor, the location, your steps away from the beach the pizza place was delicious. The restaurant to the right of the house across the street from the pizza place was delicious. We also went to the bay because the jellyfish started coming to the ocean and the bay was wonderful. All the shops and restaurants around you can walk to the homemade ice cream place the game room and the pool were just perfect. My son took his four year-old daughter to the skate park which they used to doing back home. They had a blast that was a couple of mornings during our stay. They found a splash pad. The kids absolutely loved. Everything was perfect thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick M.

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

Perfect House to make Family Memories

The House was beautiful, and spacious enough for all 10 of our group to spread out and have their own personal experience. The kids and teenagers loved the pool and hottub, and the ping pong and foosball gave afults and children a fun activity to play together without leaving the doorway. Literally waliing distance from arcade, 5 guys rstaurant, and we really felt we were a block away from anything in Kill Devil Hills. You access the beach via public access , great spot. Dare Devils subs and Pizza and Bonzers Restaurant on either side of the street on beach road, made it so easy to grab a simple, quick bite for the kids between meals. So grateful this wasnour house for OBX VACATION 2023
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needs maintenance!

From a distance the online pictures look great. The proximity to the beach and local was good. Unfortunately, the facility was in need of basic maintenance. Examples. Multiple light bulbs where out. One burner on the stove was out. Both the kitchen sink and upstairs master bathroom had sinks that leaked. All of the outdoor furniture need to be pressure washed. It give the appearance of mold and mildew. The TV in the upstairs master bedroom occassion would only have a half screen. Everything listed could have been fixed with some basic maintenance between 10am and 4pm some Saturday. If all the issues where resolved we would have given it 4 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Y.

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

The house “Lobstah Tails” was absolutely beautiful in and out!

We will definitely love to return to this house in the future, and it was GREAT being able to communicate with the owners, which are very friendly and gave us a lot of info on stuff to do in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

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

Great vacation house

The property was clean and the owner advised us when it was ready from the previous occupants so we could start enjoying it. This is our third year to rent this house, and it never disappoints!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

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

Great house

We have stayed at quite a few and this is one of the cleanest Vrbo houses we have stayed at! Great layout for a family with kids and Grandparents. Easy walk to beach allowing for a quick return to the house for lunch. Walkable to restaurants, pizza, and ice cream, yet short drive to many other great restaurants. The owner, Kristin, responded instantly with any concerns/questions, the best we have ever dealt with. Definitely hope to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Perfect Location and House

The property was beautiful and had all the amenities our group needed. We walked to the beach, restaurants, and shopping every day as the location of the house was super close to all of these things. Owner communication was prompt and very courteous. Even though pool wasn't heated it felt wonderful with the June sun, and all adults and kids swam daily. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Kill Devil Hill Vacation

Well appointed house and very comfortable for our family with thee adult children and their spouses. Pool was appreciated and the proximity to places to eat and distance to the beach (very close) were a big plus.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

A great property in a great location.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is exactly as shown in the photos and was very clean/functional. Owners responded to questions almost instantly. Our biggest problem was trying to get the kids to leave the house to see the Outer Banks!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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

Feels like home

The house was very clean. The kitchen was very well equipped with just about everything we needed. . A few suggestions would be a collection of larger skillets or pans. Some potholders would be really useful as well. There were PLENTY of plates, bowls, glasses, coffee mugs and silverware. We would most definitely stay again! The short walk to the beach was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021