Title: Here & Now: Semi-Oceanfront, private pool, hot tub, steps to the beach, two living areas. - 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 # Here & Now: Semi-Oceanfront, private pool, hot tub, steps to the beach, two living areas. Vacation home with a hot tub, steps from Outer Banks Beaches ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89310000/89301200/89301160/91abfe36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89310000/89301200/89301160/4603ffa1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89310000/89301200/89301160/a72d860b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89310000/89301200/89301160/6b011c6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89310000/89301200/89301160/9a5cdf2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Here & Now: Semi-Oceanfront, private pool, hot tub, steps to the beach, two living areas. provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82356 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### Here & Now: Semi-Oceanfront, private pool, hot tub, steps to the beach, two living areas. Here & Now: Semi-oceanfront home in Southern Shores with a private pool, hot tub and just a short walk to the beach! Bed Sizes: 2 King, 2 Queen (Max occupancy of 8 strictly enforced) The Outer Banks wants you to be Here & Now! This beautiful semi-oceanfront retreat has all you need to make those amazing OBX memories. Spend your vacation days relaxing in the outdoor entertainment area which includes a private pool and hot tub. The great room offers a large seating area where everyone can enjoy some favorite movies, sports, or those must-see TV shows and on those chilly days you can even take in the warmth from the electric fireplace. The dining area seats eight comfortably with additional seating for four on the kitchen island. The kitchen is well designed and the chef in your group will find everything they need to prepare some great meals for everyone. The top-level den will be a great second living area for those who may want a place to read or watch a different show or play some board games. Retreat to your own privacy in the evenings with a king en suite on the top level with its own private deck with ocean views and on the mid-level a queen en suite and two additional rooms with a king and queen bed. LEVEL 1 Main Entrance/SmartLock - Single Door by Garage Doors Pool Area - Private Pool, Hot Tub, Enclosed Outside Shower LEVEL 2 Deck Living Area - Electric Fireplace Den - Desk, Deck Access Dining Area - Seating for 8 Kitchen Area - Island Seating for 4 Bedroom 1 - King Bedroom 2 - Queen Bedroom 3- Queen Laundry Area LEVEL 3 Bedroom 4 - King, Private Bath, Private Deck with Ocean Views A community beach access is just steps away so you can have your toes in the sand moments after you walk out your front door. Shelling, strolling the beach, surfing, swimming, or simply enjoying a book under the umbrella is what you are here for at Here & Now. An enclosed outdoor shower makes it easy to rinse off after a fun day at the beach. Exploring the OBX: Here & Now is located just a few miles from Kitty Hawk where you can find several grocery stores and restaurants or head North to the quaint town of Duck for some great shops, restaurants and outdoor activities. The Outer Banks has so much to see and experience make sure you mark off those favorite spots to visit and come back year after year to Here & Now. Beach Access: Head out of the driveway and head east; wooden walkway beach access is at the end of 3rd Avenue. No Smoking/Vaping. No Pets. \*Main Entry/Smartlock is located on the single door by the garage doors\* Private pools open Easter through Columbus Day. “The entrance and driveway to this home are monitored by a camera. Any attempt to dismantle, move, or tamper with the camera device in any way is a violation of our house rules and additional charges may apply.” All reservations are offered to purchase travel insurance for an additional 7.75% of your rent and taxes. Please refer to the rental agreement you will be signing to accept or decline this coverage as your refund in the time of cancellation will be dependent on your acceptance in most situations. All guests must sign and return a rental agreement before reservations are confirmed. Payment for travel insurance, if accepted, will be processed upon receipt of this signed agreement. Standard cancellation policy is: CANCELLATION POLICY and SUBSTITUTIONS - Any changes, including changing dates, switching of properties, or complete cancellations will invoke the cancellation policy. Agent recommends all Renters purchase travel insurance offered at time of booking to protect them in the event of an unexpected event affecting their vacation. Agent cannot offer future credits or immediate refunds for unexpected cancellations due to emergencies regardless of the situation, including but not limited to weather events and acts of God, unexpected illnesses, injury or death, changing of plans, or job loss. Please do not ask. All cancellations are subject to a fifty dollar ($50.00) cancellation fee. Cancellations must be submitted to Agent in writing (email is acceptable). In the event of cancellation, no refund of monies paid will be made unless the Property is re-rented for the same price and time period of this original vacation rental agreement. If the Property is re-rented for a lesser price or time period, the original Tenant will receive a refund for the difference between the originally agreed upon rental amount and the rebooked rental amount as Owner is entitled to receive the full amount of the original rental agreement. Agent will make every effort to re-rent the Property at the full amount. Tenant acknowledges that Agent has full discretion on negotiating rental rates in an effort to get the Property re-rented and make the Owner whole, while also attempting to get the Tenant the highest refund possible. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 2,356 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/120000000/119997000/119996906/c2115bab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5BR Southern Shores home with direct beach access Southern Shores - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=119996906&PinnedHotelID=119996906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111924000/111923906/947b7653.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MacWater Beach House - Classic 5 BR Oceanfront home in Southern Shores Southern Shores - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=111923906&PinnedHotelID=111923906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39050000/39042400/39042341/ec019e1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### K0037 Swink Cottage. 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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 560272 ## 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%7C36.13836%2C-75.73244&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=C1U8q0BOU7lE79DcGiwFc8diyg4=) Southern Shores, NC #### What's nearby - Duck Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.0 km - Scarborough Lane Shoppes - 5 min drive - 3.3 km - Aqua Spa - 5 min drive - 3.3 km - Duck Woods Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.3 km - Kitty Hawk Beach - 7 min drive - 6.3 km #### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Duck Donuts - ‬7 min drive - ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬7 min drive - ‪NC Coast Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Donutz On a Stick - ‬5 min drive - ‪Coastal Cantina - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Here & Now: Semi-Oceanfront, private pool, hot tub, steps to the beach, two living areas. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Here & Now: Semi-Oceanfront, private pool, hot tub, steps to the beach, two living areas.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Here & Now: Semi-Oceanfront, private pool, hot tub, steps to the beach, two living areas.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Here & Now: Semi-Oceanfront, private pool, hot tub, steps to the beach, two living areas. located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from Outer Banks Beaches, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Greenleaf Gallery and Aqua Spa. Duck Boardwalk and Scarborough Lane Shoppes are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Here & Now: Semi-Oceanfront, private pool, hot tub, steps to the beach, two living areas. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula K. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place! The house is beautiful and only a short walk to the beach. It had everything we needed. We had a wonderful week. ##### Paula K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin W. Aug 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Experience We loved the home. Very clean, maintained and plenty of room. Great location and quiet area. Great first OBX experience! ##### Kevin W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley B. Sep 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing This property was absolutely amazing. The large living room on the side was so very well laid out. The bedroom set up was great. Such a quick and easy walk to the beach, and the pool was used quite a bit. The location is fantastic as well for convenience. ##### Ashley B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa B. Aug 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Here @ Here & Now Wonderful place to spend a week in the Outerbanks. Property was in great condition with a great pool and only a few steps to the beach, a short drive to Duck for dining and shopping. I highly recommend it! ##### Lisa B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Niamh M. Aug 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Full of light Here and Now is a light-filled space with multiple places to gather for different groups staying together at the house. We loved the short walk to the beach and the backyard pool on days where it rained off and on. Hot tub was a treat! Kitchen was well-stocked. We would stay here again. ##### Niamh M. 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