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OCEANSIDE Salvo — Colony Dr. — When the summer wind comes blowing in it carries the promise of sun-filled days, starlit nights, and family getaways that morph into treasured memories. Feel that collective breezy vibe at SUMMER’S WIND SALVO, a five-bedroom/three-bathroom home that sits in a peaceful, tree-filled neighborhood just a fast walk from the beach. There’s plenty to appreciate about this private setting, especially the private pool and surrounding patio that provides an inviting space to spend an afternoon with a good book and nowhere else to be. Throw some burgers on the charcoal grille and appreciate the shade of a picnic table under the home for a leisurely lunch. There’s a fish cleaning station here, too, along with a convenient outdoor shower. Four of the home’s bedrooms are located on the first level. A room with two sets of bunk beds, another with two single beds, and a third bedroom with a queen all share a jack-and-jill bathroom. A king master bedroom features a private bath with a shower. All of the bedrooms, except the bunk room, include Intelligent TVs. A laundry room is also on this level, as is a 4-person hot tub located on the first level deck. Count on a calming soak before bed to ease you into an evening of peaceful dreams. The home’s fifth bedroom, a king, is located on the top floor and features a bathroom that is also accessible from the great room, a Intelligent TV, and a slider to a private deck. There’s room for everybody in the great room’s broad, comfortable seating area facing a Intelligent TV. Avid cooks will adore prepping meals in the cavernous and well-equipped kitchen and sharing them with a dining table that seats 10. Step outside to discover a furnished deck with bench seating and Adirondack chairs to let the ocean breeze and starlit sky ease you into a calming, simple feeling. SUMMER’S WIND SALVO has a splendid neighborhood feel that is also walkable to Salvo’s stores and eateries. Book it today and let the breezy lifestyle carry you away. New for 2024: Summer's Wind Salvo will be a Sunday turn in 2024. New for 2023: New LVP floor throughout. New kitchen cabinets. New refrigerator. Fresh interior paint in the bathrooms and top level bedroom.The following items are available at all Surf or Sound Realty properties, even though they are not listed individually: Central Air/Heat, Washer/Dryer, Fridge, Dishwasher, Microwave, TV, Standard Coffee Maker, Toaster, Blender, and Outdoor Grille.

You will be ready to crawl out of your shell and relax in this beautiful property located in the lovely Ocean Crest Subdivision. Conveniently north of Southern Shores, easily travel into Duck or Kitty Hawk without getting stuck in excessive summer traffic. Or toss the keys and take advantage of the quiet oceanside community, complete with tennis and pickleball courts and a community pool.Just steps from the beach, Sea Turtle has everything you need for a great summer vacation! The spacious top-level living area with large windows provides great views, but you’ll still feel secluded when sitting on the large deck overlooking the undeveloped and wooded area behind the property. The bedrooms are well appointed with plenty of room and offer great views and deck access for a gorgeous sunrise or sunset. Water lovers can choose between the ocean, private pool, hot tub, or community pool for a dip, and those happier on land will enjoy the outdoor seating and grilling area. Visit for yourself and see why Sea Turtle is the place to be for sun and fun!Top-Level: Great Room with 55" Smart TV, Gas Fireplace, Stereo with CD Player, Deck Access, Kitchen, Dining Table seats 10, Hall Half Bathroom, King Master Bedroom with Smart TV and Whirlpool Tub.Mid-Level: Queen Master Bedroom with Smart TV and Screened Porch Access; Queen Master Bedroom with Smart TV; Queen Bedroom with Smart TV and Deck Access; Bedroom with Bunk Bed and Twin Bed; Hall Full Bathroom.Ground-Level: Den with Queen Sleeper Sofa, 50" Smart TV, Hall Full Bathroom, Laundry with Washer and Dryer and Refrigerator, Carport, Entry.Extras: 2025 Beach Gear Credit, 2026 Beach Gear Credit, Private Pool (14 x 28), Hot Tub, Wireless Internet Access, DVD Player, Stereo with CD Player, Gas Fireplace, Screened Porch, Gas Grill, Basketball Goal, No Smoking, PETS NOT ALLOWED, Parking: 6 Cars, Distance to the Beach: 562 ft.Community Extras: Community Pool, Community Tennis.Additional amenity details: Private Pools are open from May 2, 2025 until October 12, 2025 and May 1, 2026 until October 11, 2026. Pool heat is not an option for this property. Pets are not allowed in pools under any circumstances. An additional fee will be charged to leaseholder for the chemical balance, cleaning or damage that would cause the replacement of a vinyl pool liner. Hot tubs are available year-round. Gas fireplaces are shut down from May 15 until September 15. This property provides a $250 credit toward beach gear delivered to your rental property. *Delivery fees may apply.* Offer only good for full weeks booked with check-ins beginning between May 23, 2025 and August 31, 2025, and May 22, 2026 and September 4, 2026.All Outer Banks Blue properties provide bed linens and bath towels for a small fee added to every reservation. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels. Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent.Outer Banks Blue makes every commercially reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. As such, all information and descriptions are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishing, inventory, and décor implemented by individual homeowners. Photos, virtual tours, and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you have any questions please give us a call.

Dolphin Sunrise is a beautiful oceanfront, second-level, condo with stunning ocean views at milepost 7.5 in Kill Devil Hills. Join us on the Outer Banks in this cozy, two-bedroom, two-bath condo and relax on the deck while enjoying the calming effects of the ocean, and maybe even see the dolphins play! After a long day of fun on the beach or enjoying the many local shops and restaurants, then peacefully fall asleep in the oceanfront en suite to the sound of the waves crashing against the shore.Sea Oats Villas offers an oceanfront pool for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Or you can take the boarded walkway the short distance to the beach and put your toes in the sand. Reserve now, your Outer Banks memories await. Please note this condo does not include bed linens and towels, however, an optional package can be purchased for an additional charge.This property is non-smoking including the pool deck area.Community Pool (18X34) is open from 4/19/25 - 10/17/25 from 9 AM to dusk.2 vehicles max for parking.Shared Community: park grill and coin operated laundry located on the lower level of the building.Layout:Kitchen, dining area, living area with cable Smart TV/DVD, king en suite with private bath, queen bedroom with Smart TV/DVD player (no cable), full bath.

Mr. Sandman is an open and airy beach house with beautiful coastal views has tons of space for the whole family. 6 bedrooms (3 of which are Masters), 5 full baths, 1 half bath with sheets and towels provided.  All TVs are Flat Screens.  The Rec Room with a Foosball table and wet bar provides enjoyment for a great family vacation.   Enjoy the partial ocean views from the top deck and living room. Relax on the decks, feel the ocean breezes, and take in the beautiful sunrises.  Spend some quality time with the kids in the private pool and hot-tub.  Prepare a delicious meal on the grilling station.  Or play basketball in the front yard.  Take a short walk to the beach where the family can play in the surf, build a sand castle or relax with a good book.  The family dog is welcome too! Mr. Sandman is located in Whalehead Beach, close to the world-class Corolla beaches, great-shopping, restaurants, movies and historic sites such as the Whalehead Club or the Currituck Lighthouse.  Close to the 4 wheel drive area for tours of scenic nature and wild horse tours, stay at Mr. Sandman to make wonderful memories and have a fabulous vacation. Heated Pool Option is perfect for Spring or Fall Getaways! New in 2024:New Hot TubNew 75" TV in Great RoomNew Paint ThroughoutNew Lighting FixturesNew Gas Grill Ground Level: Bedroom w/Pyramid Bunk w/Trundle & Twin, w/Flat Screen TV, Rec Room w/Foosball Table, Wet Bar w/Refrigerator, Flat Screen TV, Full Bath, Backyard Patio w/Grilling Station, Private Pool (Optional Heat), Hot Tub, Outdoor Shower.  Mid Level: King Master w/Flat Screen TV and Deck Access, Queen Master w/Flat Screen TV and Deck Access, Queen Bedroom w/Flat Screen TV and Deck Access, Bedroom w/Full over Full Bunk Bed w/Flat Screen TV, Full Hall Bath, Laundry Area w/ Washer/Dryer. Upper Level: Great Room w/Flat Screen TV, DVD, Stereo with CD, cathedral ceilings, Kitchen w/breakfast nook, Dining Tables w/Seating for 14, Breakfast Bar w/Seating for 4, Half Bath, King Master w/Flat Screen TV, Cathedral Ceiling, and Deck Access. 2025 Pool Dates: 5/17 - 11/1  2025 Pool Heat Fee: $350 (FREE Pool Heat in May/June and September/October)Please note that pool heat can only raise the temperature 10 degrees higher than the consistent ambient air temperature (60 degrees and higher), and that pool heat systems vary in capability based on temperature and other factors.

The Wade Cottage is a traditional Outer Banks Beach home located on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills. This property is an older, basic accommodation that features pine flooring, walls and ceilings along with two covered decks and sand path that leads directly to the beach. This home retains the rustic character along with great beach front ambiance. Cozy and comfortable, this home has a terrific location that is within walking distance of the Avalon Fishing Pier, Awful Arthur’s Raw Bar and Beach Shop. Spend days relaxing on the beach, strolling along the water’s edge, or visit the pier for some late afternoon live entertainment. This home has window AC units that keep it cool and comfortable. Ground Level: Parking for 3 Cars, Separate Entrance, Bedroom w/Queen, TV, Mini-Refrigerator, Microwave, Window AC, Card Table, Full Bath w/Washer/Dryer, No Interior Stairs to Main Level, Enclosed Outside Shower, and Sand Path to the Beach, Main Level: Living/Dining/Kitchen, TV, 2 Bedrooms w/Queens, Full Bath, Ocean Views, 2 Covered Porches, and Sun Deck w/Deck Furniture.Features Include:Window AC, TV, Microwave, Wireless Internet, Deck Furniture. No Pets Allowed. No Smoking Allowed.

Hameljuice is a three bedroom, two bath OBX vacation home with an open floor plan giving you a spacious living and dining room, with kitchen and bedrooms all on one floor. It’s a classic, “old style” beach home with wooden walls and charm located in the secluded, oceanside Seacrest neighborhood in Southern Shores, NC. The home is on a dead end street so no worries about lots of traffic, this is also a great spot for kids to ride bikes. The home has a spacious yard with shade trees for those hot days. Should you prefer the sun, Hameljuice has large decks. There is also a large screened porch where you can sit and eat and enjoy the Outer Banks’ amazing weather and cool breezes. This rental home has large under-house parking areas plus an enclosed outdoor shower and a Weber grill.Hameljuice is only a short 270 yard walk to the beach. Along with all the home’s features, there is also access to community tennis, family park, basketball and soccer areas, and beach front parking for additional easy access.Level 1:3 bedrooms (1 with Queen and private deck access door and 2 with 2 Twin beds in each) and a sleep sofa in the living area, 2 baths (1 with tub and shower, 1 with shower), and kitchen with double sink, microwave and dishwasher. There are 4 TVs (1 - 50” flat screen in the living room, 1 - 32” flat screen TV in the queen bedroom and 2 - 21” TVs in east and west twin bedrooms on rollers, also a large DVD library and internet access, ceiling fans and a fireplace. There is also deck furniture, beach chairs and an umbrella to use.Hameljuice is centrally located between Duck and Kitty Hawk, so you are just a short drive away from grocery stores, shopping of all sorts, dining (from fast food to 5 star) and many Outer Banks attractions like lighthouses, The Wright Memorial, wild horse tours, fishing charters, miniature golf, hang gliding, jet ski rentals, movie theaters and so much more! There is something for adults and children of all ages.Southern Shores Realty has been providing superb Outer Banks vacation experiences for over 65 years and we would love to help your family make them for many years to come!

Discover Brooks Island Refuge. It's your unique sound-front vacation destination. Cross a bridge to the small neighboring island of five houses in Brigands Bay. Four sound-front lots on the tip of Brooks Island deliver privacy, awesome views, and sound-front water access. Drive your loaded vehicles into the windsurfing bay where there's plenty of room for rigged sails, kites, and boards. Level one has three bedrooms and a full bath. Level two is splendid living with 10-foot ceilings and a complete entertainment package. The great room is complemented by a fully-equipped kitchen, a breakfast bar, a formal dining area, a half-bath, and a screened porch with a hot tub. Look across the Pamlico Sound to the Canadian Hole from the third-story deck. Retire to level three to one of the two glassed-in main bedrooms, each with a bath, privacy, and tremendous views! Brooks Island Refuge is special in Hatteras because you are on the sound, but you have little close to you other than nature. There are many birds in the wetlands and there is a forested island nearby. It is a quiet rental surrounded by water and nature. Things to know:You will be required to sign an additional lease agreement upon making a booking which will be sent to your email. You will not be able to check-in until we have received your signature electronically. Please contact us directly if you do not receive this agreement. This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC. Please note: Guests have access to the Club Hatteras Pool Facility. Additional details around this facility will be shared in your check-in email and during the check-in process. The club is typically open Mid-May to Mid-October, depending on the weather.No pets are allowed at this vacation rental.Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles. You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.