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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 16436 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Southern Shores, NC
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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Castle in the Sand - Southern Shores Oceanfront, Pool, Hot Tub, Media Room, Elevator, Luxury Getaway

Welcome to Castle in the Sand, where every sunrise paints the ocean in hues of love and romance. Nestled ocean-side with a brand-new walkway leading you directly to the shore, this enchanting property is a testament to seaside luxury.

As you step onto the dune-top deck, the salty breeze welcomes you to a world of relaxation and tranquility. Picture-perfect views of the ocean greet you from many vantage points, reminding you of the vastness of nature's beauty.

Indulge in the ultimate outdoor experience with an outside shower to rinse off the sand after a day of sun-kissed adventures. A private pool (12x34) beckons for refreshing dips, while the hot tub invites you to unwind under the starlit sky.

The spacious decking provides ample space for sunbathing, stargazing, or simply savoring moments of togetherness. Whether you're enjoying a barbecue on the gas grill located by the pool or basking in the sun by the kiddie pool, every corner of Castle in the Sand is designed for blissful indulgence.

Step inside to discover a haven of comfort and elegance. The rec room with a pool table offers endless entertainment, while the gas fireplace in the living area creates a cozy ambiance on cooler evenings.

Every detail has been meticulously crafted for your convenience and pleasure. No pets ensure a serene environment, while linens provided add a touch of luxury to your stay. The elevator ensures easy access to every floor, making this retreat accessible to all.

The upgraded kitchen is a culinary delight, featuring two full-size refrigerators and everything you need to create delicious meals together.
Castle in the Sand located in Southern Shores embraces you with its charm, inviting you to explore its hidden treasures and create unforgettable memories. Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway or a family retreat, Castle in the Sand promises an unforgettable experience by the sea.

Additional Amenities: C/AC, Heat, 2 Dishwashers, Microwave, Phones, 10 TVs, DVDs, Stereo, Wireless High Speed Internet, Ceiling Fans.

2024 Update: Walkway and Dune Top Deck

Ground Level Outside: Elevator, Pool, Kiddie Pool, Hot Tub, Covered Patio w/Furniture, Charcoal Grill, Enclosed Outside Shower w/Dressing Area, Half Bath, Parking for Seven Cars, including Two Car Garage.

Mid-Level: 5 Master Bedrooms w/Full Baths and TV's, (3 w/Queens, 1 w/2 Queens, 1 w/Pyramid Bunk and Queen), Den w/TV, Laundry Area, Wrap around Covered Porch w/Furniture, Beautiful Ocean Views.

Upper Level: Spacious and Open Great Room, Large Kitchen, Dining Area w/Awesome Ocean Views, TV, DVD, Gas Fireplace (avail Nov. - Apr.), Powder Room, 2 Master Bedrooms w/Queens, Bathrooms, and TV's, Rec Room w/Pool Table, Arcade Games, Home Theater, Refrigerator and Wet Bar, Sun Deck w/Ocean Views.

Pool Size: 12x34

2026 Pool Dates: 5/2 - 10/9 Pool Heat not available June, July or August
Pool Heat Fee: $400
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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. A hot tub and laundry facilities are available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
  • Steps from Outer Banks Beaches and 7 minutes by car from Duck Boardwalk
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a hot tub, laundry facilities, and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Furnished lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching 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: 4,693 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

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

Vacation Rental Agreement must be signed within 24 hours to confirm booking. Agreement will be sent upon booking. Leaseholder must be 24 years old.

Pets are permitted only in homes advertised as pet-friendly and are limited to a maximum of 2 dogs.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

876439

Castle in the Sand - Southern Shores Oceanfront, Pool, Hot Tub, Media Room, Elevator, Luxury Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house on the beach

We stayed with 2 other families, 6 adults and 5 teens. The house had a kitchen with everything we needed to cook at home. The 2 dishwashers, 2 refrigerators, and ice maker were amazing. The beach was small and hard to walk on, so we spent more of our time at the pool and hot tub. Overall, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boomer couples family reunion

Gorgeous house on the beach, with great kitchen (3 sinks! 2 dishwashers! 2 ovens + air fryer oven, microwave etc!), large dining space and multiple common areas provided space for our 12 older adults to gather. Plenty of bedrooms all with their own bathroom for privacy. Great location for OBX. Rental company is easy to deal with. Groceries etc nearby, plus all the tourist attractions you're looking for in the area. We were too early in the season for the pool, but there's a shower & toilet at pool level also. Elevator made bringing kitchen supplies up to upper level easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

House needs updating and repairs

Excellent beach location, we had a great time, but the “owner” needs to step up. 1.The“owners” lawn care company hit a large stone while mowing the lawn and hit one of our cars causing a dent and paint damage. We immediately called the rental company and they said they would contact the “owner”. We have heard NOTHING back from the “owner”. 2. The house is not at all what the pictures show in the listing, it is very well “used”. Duct tape on the furniture, broken chairs, child gates that are broke and useless, the washing machine was broken and not working properly, electric outlet issues, lighting in the pool area where the switches were sparking and light bulbs were out. (We called the rental company and they did send someone out to take care of the electrical issues and address a few other minor problems quickly). The decks are extremely worn, watch out for slivers and nails. The railing to the beach deck was rotted and broken. 3.The bedding was well worn and did not have mattress covers. Some of the spreads were filthy and there was sand in, and on the bedding. We wondered if the “cleaning service” had actually changed the bedding. It seems as if they sprayed the entire house with disinfectant and that was about it. There was mold in many of the showers. Simple bleach can clean that up…. 4.Be aware that the house is on the main road, understand that’s there is a LOT of traffic. We heard NO street noise but had to be careful when pulling out of the driveway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large annual family trip

This was the perfect house for our group of 11. Everyone had their private spaces where they could retreat if needed. We had a lovely visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Overall the house was amazing. Lots of room and the kitchen had everything you could ask for. The location is great and the view is top notch. The beds could be replaced not real comfortable amd some of the furniture is getting worn.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danette H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

The home was nice. It did need some fixing. The faucet in one of the bathrooms was leaking. One of the lamps in one of the bedrooms wasn’t working love the view I mean oh my goodness the view it was amazing. We are looking for a house to stay next year the same time we will be looking into this home. It was a beautiful home a wonderful stay and I thank you very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe M.

REVIEW OF THE HOUSEP

I like the 7 bedrooms with toilet on each room.But the vents were not cleaned Found white hairs like pets hair.I do not like the convection oven.We can not cook bigger portions for 14 people .We have to cook twice since the pots are small. The elevator is not user friendly.My daughter and her husband felt like the room they occupied was moldy that they got sick.The house needs to be check for molds.But I like the hot tub The location is perfect The water in the swimming pool is cold although I paid $500 for the pool to be heated.Otherwise our vacation was nice.The house accommodate us .The 2 tables were perfect for 14 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Spacious Home!

The pictures really don’t do this house and property justice! What an amazing experience for my spouse and I and also some family members that spent a couple nights with us. Each room with its own full bathroom, great game room and Plenty of seating in all areas ! Amazing kitchen!!! The kitchen has everything!! The cook weAr is top notch along with ample appliances!! Elevator is fantastic! Stops at all levels, even the game room ; so anyone with any sort of mobility issue would have no issues. . Upper deck- large and fantastic! Plenty of rocking chairs ! Mid deck just as nice! All furniture super comfortable! Oh but the view!! It’s hard to beat! I’ve rented many places all over the country, and this one takes the cake! You almost feel like you are in a cruise ship when looking out the window from the living room and dinning room! I would definitely recommend this place for a multi family beach vacation!! Hot tub was great! Thank you for sharing your house!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation rental

We had a great time. Fantastic views and easy access to the beach. Large home with a superb kitchen-so much space to spread out - loved all the bedrooms and baths!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kristin C.

Overall a positive experience!

The property is a bit outdated, but the location and proximity to the beach was so convenient. Our group of 13 fit very comfortably given the 7 master bedrooms. The check in process is not ideal as you are given a window of time (4-6pm) and are not guaranteed check in until 6pm (the realty company texts you once the house is ready), but this was not ideal given we had multiple groups traveling from various parts of the country and arriving at different times. The property was well kept, but did not seem to have been deep cleaned prior to our arrival. Lastly, we were disappointed by the lack of beach chairs/towels at the property. We assumed given its proximity to the beach, there would at least be chairs we could sit in or an umbrella.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra O., Chapin, SC USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beachfront Property

Castle in the Sand is a spacious 7 bedroom oceanfront home with 7 en suite baths and a hallway half-bath spread over two floors, that provided ample space for our 14-member family, ranging from 6 to 67 years of age. Everyone had space but could easily congregate for dinners and family time. We enjoyed ocean views from most bedrooms , the kitchen, living room and dining area, which made each day a pure pleasure. You could see the moon on the ocean most nights and sunrise over the ocean every morning, not to mention dolphins playing off shore each day. A gourmet kitchen with two ovens, two sinks, two dishwashers and a large under-cabinet ice-maker made family dinners and entertaining a breeze. There was also a refrigerator and small sink in the game-room, which had a large screen TV, a pool table, an arcade game and multiple movie chair recliners. Outside was a pool, hot tub, kiddie pool, shower, bathroom and grill, along with our private boardwalk to the beach. Beach Realty staff were very accessible and helpful. If we had a need, they responded quickly and were very friendly. In addition to enjoying the beach and pool, our family sand-surfed, saw the wild horses of Corolla, flew kites on the beach, enjoyed an escape-room adventure and explored nature walks and shops in nearby Duck, Kitty Hawk and Nags Head, not to mention a round of golf at a links course. Overall, Castle in the Sand was a perfect family oceanfront vacation spot, and we thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Claudette H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The location & size of house are as advertised. However, it is in need of repairs. Broken deck door, broken chair with sign “ do not sit” 2 loose stairs, 1 of the dishwashers did not work. TV s need updating. view & beachfront were awesome. elevator very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

El P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at the beach

Great house, beautiful beach access right out the back yard, great pool and hot tub. Everyone had a relaxing beach vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Sherri S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, but needs some TLC.

Clean house!, but lots of band-aid fixes in and around the home. Some things in need of repair. Lots of furniture in rooms. One broken window with a sign saying not to open it, lots of lights out, some foundation issues causing a significant slant in some places on the floor, some drainage issues outside, creating pooling and drawing mosquitoes, some indoor railing pickets have obviously come loose and are being held in with a nail, Highchair is very old and not safe per CPSC standards. Found a crib in a closet, but no mention of that in the listing so we had paid extra to rent one. HVAC vendor was very slow to respond when temps were reaching 80 inside the home. Kitchen cabinet pulling away from wall. Still a very clean house and it’s right on the beach. Lots of extra linens in closets.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

family get away

oveall the property was great, but could use some updating. The stovetop was difficult to use and a couple of the sliding glass doors were tough to open. Other than that, it was great for our large group and the kids loved the heated pool and hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Home With Spectacular Views

Our family had a most enjoyable stay at Castle in the Sand. It was roomy and had all the right touches to make us feel at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

No follow through

I was super clear with beach realty that this was booked a year ago for my sons high school graduation with attendees being all elderly family or families in AZ and CA. When NONE of my family could attend cuz they passed or were concerned re covid I was promised concessions if i paid the second half of the rent..:I would get a credit or at min an early check and late check out of there were no renters on each side of the rez. I further explained that I get it.. as I too have places that I own and rent in vail, keystone and FL. After much prodding, after I arrived and paid for hotels, I was told I could pay 2 k a night to be there early and check our late. This was completely inconsistent with what Beach realty told me when they were enticing me to pay second half of rent due. Regardless, I paid and showed up with only a few friends and was not able to check in early or late. So... while we enjoyed our time this was not acceptable. I host many client eventS for work and this litmus test was telling..: and will opt to go back to sea island, Hampton’s, Greenbriar or breakers rather than risk the variability of This unit. . I am a 49 year old adult and have never (ever) written a negative review. Like ever... and we vacation all the time. I won’t even complain that the hot tub didn’t work. Nor did the grill that I put money in after finding out there was no device for the same. Nor did the AC in 2 rooms nor did 1 of the 2 dishwashers. Look we like the area. We will go back for my other sons graduation next year. Yes OBX. Just not this property and Definitely not beach realty. Hope you take this note to heart cuz few are spending on stuff like this and for those that do...should get something other than empty promises. I won’t withhold my second half of the payment but am very very very tempted to. If someone of position wants to call me direct to fix this I will listen. But this was super underwhelming. Very short term focused, bait and switch, and not what was I bargained for. Best, Brian Baldwin Managing Director Barings Charlotte NC
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good and bad

Grill was rusted beyond use but picture made it look new. Leaked in several spots. Beds were lumpy and could feel springs in some on first level. Rental company left massages at my home instead of cell. Good things were pool was heated. Ice machine useful. Plenty of kitchen ware. Plenty of room for family.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Miriam S. W.

Perfect 16 member family vacation spot

Three generations , ages 1 - 70+. Plenty of space for all kinds of activities without being on top of others. Also good space to be together ! Could not have happened without elevator for mobility challenged. Definitely will plan again for next year. Could never ask for better views, accommodations, and hospitality. Perfect in every way ! Thank you, Elizabeth, for sharing your bit of heaven !
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018