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What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed
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Popular amenities
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
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Southern Shores, NC
- beachPlace, beach3 min walk
- Aycock Brown Welcome CenterPlace, Aycock Brown Welcome Center2 min drive
- Duck BoardwalkPlace, Duck Boardwalk11 min drive
- Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)40 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Kitty Hawk
Located in Kitty Hawk, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Kitty Hawk Beach and Monument to a Century of Flight. .This vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kitty Hawk Pier and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Aycock Brown Welcome Center.
What's nearby
- beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Aycock Brown Welcome Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
- Duck Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 4.3 miles
- Wright Brothers National Memorial - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles
- The Sanderling Spa - 22 min drive - 10.3 miles
Getting around
- Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
- The Jolly Roger Restaurant - 9 min drive
- Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - 6 min drive
- Circle K - 9 min drive
- Starbucks - 3 min drive
- The Black Pelican - 6 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.
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
- Heated pool
- Hot tub
- Private pool
Internet
- Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Elevator
- Smoking not allowed
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
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 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 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 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
Property is also known as
331914