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A large swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, a beach with people, and a view of the ocean.
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Property grounds
Beach nearby
An outdoor patio with white tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pool in the background.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 41120 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Children at Play Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Paradise Fun Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kitty Hawk

When you stay at this vacation home in Kitty Hawk, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Kitty Hawk Beach and Duck Boardwalk. .This vacation home is 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from Cape Hatteras National Seashore and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Jennette's Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Children at Play Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Holy Redeemer Catholic Church - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Paradise Fun Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Duck Boardwalk - 18 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sandtrap Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬6 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.

Better Sand at Sea Dunes Semi-Oceanfront 2 Bedroom Townhome + Direct Beach Access!

Welcome to Better Sand at Sea Dunes by KEES Vacations!

Your 2-story townhome right across from the beach provides an oasis of relaxation during your Outer Banks vacation. The first level boasts an amenity that is very sought-after - an enclosed garage! In addition to that, you will also find your laundry area.

Both bedrooms are located on the second level. One bedroom features a King bed En Suite with a private balcony with a porch swing. It's a great spot to sip your morning coffee or enjoy some quiet conversation. The second bedroom is a Queen En Suite.

As you reach the top of the stairs to the great room, you are greeted by a wall of windows leading out to another balcony with stunning ocean views. Perhaps a meal al fresco is in order! The great room is bright and cheerful, with coastal colors and wood accents. The living area provides plenty of comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV invites you all to sit down and enjoy the latest summer blockbuster together.

Also on the third level is the efficient kitchen fully equipped with everything needed to create a wonderful meal or a simple snack - with a view of the ocean while you make it. The open layout with two stools at the breakfast bar ensures the cook is always part of the conversation! The dining table seats 4 and is the perfect place to recount the day's fun and plan the evening's adventures! If you'd like to take your meal outdoors, the community gazebo features tables and chairs.

Experience resort vacationing as a guest at Sea Dunes. Take advantage of the many amenities included in your rental. Some of these include a community pool and hot tub, tennis, basketball, volleyball and shuffleboard courts. Additionally, enjoy the clubhouse with its racquetball court, pool table, air hockey table, and fitness center.

Enjoy your morning coffee as you watch the sun rising over the ocean from your private balcony at the Sea Dunes community. When all is quiet and still, you can feel the peace surrounding you here on the Outer Banks. In the perfect location at Milepost 4 in Kitty Hawk, you are just moments from all the shops, restaurants and attractions that you love on the Outer Banks. The Sea Dunes community boasts semi-oceanfront unobstructed views, thanks to no structures across Highway 12, as well as a dedicated boardwalk. It's a cinch to spend your day enjoying the sandy shores and gorgeous water!

There are two parking spots for guests.

Sea Dunes' carefree lifestyle is a perfect choice for your family's next Outer Banks adventure. Book today!

**Private outdoor community pools and/or waterpark play areas are available, weather permitting, beginning on Memorial Day and close after Labor Day. Please know that pool operating dates are subject to change at any point, for any reason.**

Better Sand is pet-friendly, so there is no need to leave your pooch at home! For a small one-time fee of $155, you can bring up to two dogs to our pet-friendly property. No cats or other animals, dogs only.

Check-In begins at 4pm. Your keyless entry code will begin granting access at this time.
Check-Out is 10am.

First Level
- Private Garage

Second Level
- King En Suite w/Balcony Access and Full Bath
- Full over Queen Bunk En Suite w/Full Bath

Third Level
- Great Room w/Balcony Access and Ocean View
- Kitchen
- Half Bathroom

Optional: Add a Village Beach Club Weekly Discovery Membership to Your Stay!

Turn your beach vacation into a resort experience! Add Village Beach Club access to your stay with a Weekly Discovery Membership. Lounge in luxury — enjoy dedicated food and beverage service poolside or beachfront, join a fitness class, challenge friends to a game of pickleball, or simply unwind in a cabana or lounge chair by the pool. With beach chairs and umbrellas, surfboards, oceanfront dining, and daily live music and entertainment all at your fingertips, Village Beach Club transforms your Outer Banks getaway into a full resort destination.

Weekly Discovery Memberships are $100 per person and can be purchased through the Village Beach Club website. KEES guests will receive an exclusive deal after booking your vacation rental for $25 off per person. Children 2 and under are free.

Parking passes are required for the Village Beach Club. Pricing is dynamic based on demand, with a maximum of $15 per day or $45 per week. The Village Beach Club pool is open from May 20 to October 1. The pool is open daily from 8:00am to 7:00pm with lap swimming available from 8:00am to 9:00am.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,120 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

Pets

Pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

Property is also known as

74350

Better Sand at Sea Dunes Semi-Oceanfront 2 Bedroom Townhome + Direct Beach Access! Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kim W.

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

Great Location and nice place to stay

Check in was easy. Kitchen was stocked with all the items we needed to make meals there. My kids enjoyed Wi-Fi access without any major issues. Really the location was great because it was steps from the beach and had many restaurants that were walkable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

Great Spot

Great location, easy walk to beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Great location

This is our favorite OBX rental so far. Great location, well equipped, clean, and well maintained.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika S.

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

Great townhome near the beach

This property had everything we were looking for to make an ideal beach vacation. It is spacious, clean, close to the beach, and has wonderful community amenities. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunnie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Everything we needed was there. Such a quick walk to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Beach Vacation

This condo was the perfect fit for my family of three. The location is perfect too. It is directly across the street from the beach with no oceanfront properties to block your view! It is also located next to a public bath house which makes rinsing off sandy bathing suits before returning home so convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Sea dunes

Over all great experience. The location of this property is perfect. Right across the street from beach access, and also great view of the ocean from the back deck. 10/10 would recommend for your OBX vacation stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debi P.

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

family vacation

The condo was nice but older and in need of some deep cleaning. Having soap, tp, towels, sheets, laundry detergent, etc. already there was a nice added bonus. Quick walk to the beach as well as several restaurants. And great view from the balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anji Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty decent

Place was pretty accurate in everything it had in the listing, very nice property, could use some TLC. Could’ve been cleaner in the bathrooms and the washer and dryer need more stability so they don’t wobble all over the place. Very friendly area and close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna Y.

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

Spring break

The condo was adequate in the amount of room we needed. It’s centrally located to a lot of attractions both north and south on the coast line. The condo was very clean but had some outdated appliances. None the less we had what we needed, and we could have our dog with us. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Close to Beach

Pros - 2 min walk to beach, 2 decks — 1 with partial view of ocean and 1 that is enclosed / private on 2nd floor, check in / out process was simple, overall nice place to stay in Kitty Hawk. Con - Place was not thoroughly cleaned upon arrival. Cushions were in a vertical position on main couch and a lot of sand that we cleaned up ourselves.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

E. W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here. It's easy beach access in a nice area with great dining and you don't want for much. The pool in the community and arcade games in the community space were a huge plus as we had little kids in tow. During our time unfortunately there wasn't laundry or a functioning shower in the garage for beach rinse off but there was a hose in the garage that filled that void. I believe the laundry situation was being fixed, however. The bunk bed situation is a great space saver, but it was very squeaky and we decided against letting anyone sleep in it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylei M.

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

Stay 09/23

The texting to communicate with the property manager was nice. They were always super quick to respond and very helpful with my questions. I loved the location and beach access We only had two slight disappointments, someone’s dirty towels were left all over the basement floor, there were food crumbs all over the couch and in the couch cushions. And we found a few grey bugs crawling in our one bathroom. Other than that the place was nice and we really did enjoy our stay. We’d definitely stay again just hope the couch was clean and there weren’t dirty towels laying around.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Patricia H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Shabby and run down place

The place needs some new carpet or flooring- carpet was moldy smelling and nasty. There’s cockroach’s in bedroom with bunk beds. The door code didn’t work so we had to call management company. Not happy with the place and definitely not going back or recommending it unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get access to the beach!

The beach is in walking distance and it a perfect location. If you don't like the beach, then you can sit on the upper porch and watch the ocean. It had everything we wanted for our stay. Lots of steps. Only issue we encountered was the TV's and internet was not as easy as appeared. Had to log in each time we wanted to watch TV. No written instructions so it was trail and error. Had to log into my home internet provider to get local channels which does not make sense. Password is lower case but does not look lower case. Overall our stay was fun and full of sun!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Paul N.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nope

It may have been a nice, well appointed place a decade ago. The cupboards, shelves and closets were labeled with things that were no longer there. We inquired and were told, "Not responsible." Thread bare towels, no extra toilet paper, moldy shower curtains, stained carpet were low class. I'm not a big fan of liquid shower soap but the dispensers were empty anyway. On the plus side we could see the ocean from the balcony. The pool was nice but there were no big towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Janet M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

NEVER again rental!!!

This unit was unclean, dirty and was not as projected on website. The floors were sandy and filthy, the stair rails were sticky to touch, the deck was weathered with nails showing, and board protruding up which was dangerous. We had to use the garage door because the front door would not open after our first use. The washing machine and dryer were extremely outdated and during our stay the washer stopped working and was replaced with another outdated washer that allowed only the use of hot water which faded some of our clothes. This unit needs a lot of TLC. It could be very charming and the location is ideal. Whomever cleans/maintains this unit needs to be fired. The lack of care needs to be reported to the owner. I have pictures I can share, and I want to be reimbursed for the uncleanliness, the time I spent trying to get the unit up to the standards projected in the website pictures, for the lack of use and extremely poor quality of the washer/dryer as well as the lose of clothing due to the extreme heat of the water as the hot/ cold functions of the washer were not operating. I was never given notice of this when washer was installed. Also when I wanted to clean the floors the mop provided was filthy and there was no bucket. When I tried to use the sweeper, the putrid smell made it impossible to use. I have copies of texts with KEE vacation representatives that I can share as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024