Title: What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed Vacation home with a hot tub, steps from Outer Banks Beaches ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88878700/88878631/d18e1423.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88878700/88878631/b4f6a1a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88878700/88878631/92b00e27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88878700/88878631/835b7d89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88880000/88878700/88878631/75a0b128.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed, you can look forward to an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and a hot tub. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 82520 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Pet-friendly - Pool ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 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. ## 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 (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) ### General - Unit size: 2,520 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105620000/105615400/105615302/08b8ba12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Salty Breeze ~ Walk to Beach ~ Pool ~ Hot Tub ~ EV ~ 8-10 min walk to beach Duck - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=105615302&PinnedHotelID=105615302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100540000/100531600/100531520/w1999h1332x1y1-08e602ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Duck Views-- 4BR Oceanside Duck Home with Private Pool Duck - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=100531520&PinnedHotelID=100531520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66700000/66697700/66697637/4255f196.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sound front Sunsets from Dock, Pool, Porch & all rooms. 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Groups of unrelated individuals are not allowed ### 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.11529%2C-75.72075&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tknWHXIdkRzjZ1quFpYKzbLjVIc=) Southern Shores, NC #### What's nearby - Kitty Hawk Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Kitty Hawk Pier - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - Sea Scape Golf Links - 4 min drive - 4.0 km - Duck Woods Country Club - 6 min drive - 5.0 km - Duck Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 6.9 km #### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive - ‪Jimmy's Seafood Buffet - ‬5 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Art's Place - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is What Were We Thinking - 4 BR Semi Oceanfront Home w/Pool, Hot Tub, Dogs Allowed located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Aycock Brown Welcome Center, and Kitty Hawk Pier. Monument to a Century of Flight and Kitty Hawk Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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