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Take advantage of a water park, laundry facilities, and a hot tub at SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Ocean views, private pool, hot tub and pet friendly!. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122214 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Ocean views, private pool, hot tub and pet friendly!

  • NH-2 "Dolphin Watch" 4-Bedroom Nags Head Vacation Rental in Nags Head with private pool, hot tub, pet-friendly, and semi-oceanfront
    Saturday to Saturday • Semi-oceanfront • Ocean views • Private pool • Hot tub • Pet-friendly!

    4 Bedrooms, 3 full baths, Sleeps 12 (2 Kings, 1 Queen, 1 Twin, 1 Pyramid Bunk with trundle, 1 Sleeper sofa) Den with sleeper sofa acts as 5th sleeping area!
    Please look at the floor plan above the description for room layouts.

    Beach Gear Credit Included
    $250 CREDIT TOWARD BEACH GEAR RENTAL
    *From 4/30/27-9/12/27 Check-in Dates
    *Applies to 7-Day Rentals

    Come, relax, and fall in love with the Outer Banks at this semi-oceanfront Nags Head home. Dolphin Watch is perfectly situated to experience the best Outer Banks has to offer. Just 300 feet to the beach access and ocean views from the top two floors. Watch the sunrise from the comfort of your bed in one of the mid-level master suites. Walk to breakfast at the Nags Head Fishing Pier restaurant or for morning coffee at Morning View Coffee House. Take an afternoon stroll for ice cream at Booty Treats. Enjoy soothing ocean views while dining, inside or out. At day's end, watch shooting stars from your top deck ocean-side 6-person hot tub, and take a refreshing dip in the private pool!

    The kitchen is enormous and well-appointed. The dining area features a 10-person table with a breakfast bar that seats an additional four people. Two decks are furnished, one with a large dining area. The beautiful living room features vaulted ceilings, fans, a flat-screen HDTV with premium cable channels, and wireless internet. There is a separate den for the kids, complete with a flat-screen TV, sound system, and games. You'll have your small private pool with a mosaic dolphin.

    The beach here is beautiful, clean, and uncrowded. Breathe in the ocean air and let your worries fade as you enjoy your week at Dolphin Watch in Nags Head!

    Top level:
    Master Bedroom (King), TV; great room with deck access, ocean views, and a large flat-screen TV; dining area; kitchen with a breakfast bar for 4.

    Middle level:
    5th sleeping area in the den with a lovely sleeper sofa and TV! Master Bedroom (King) with deck access and TV; Bedroom (queen and twin); Bedroom (pyramid bunk and twin with trundle); full hall bath with whirlpool tub and shower; den with TV.

    Bottom level:
    Private pool with an enclosed outdoor shower (featuring a dressing area); laundry facilities.

    4 TVs (top-level living area and master bedroom, mid-level in master and the den!)

    Property Highlights:
    • Bed linens and 12 bath sets provided unless otherwise stated in the lease.
    • ECI (Early Check-in) 1:00 p.m. Call for availability and pricing.
    Access to the bottom level and pool area is only available until the home is clean. (upon availability).
    • Pool dates: 5/2/26-10/24/26 2027: 5/1/27-10/23/27
    • Pool size: 15 X 8.
    • Parking spots: 4.
    • Hot tub: Open year-round
    • Approximately 300 ft/1.5 min. to the beach access - located around milepost 10.
    • RVs, trailers, and U-Hauls are prohibited.
    • Nonsmoking.
    • Dog-friendly, maximum two dogs, no puppies.
    • Fireplace is decorative only - Non-Functional.
    • FMILY GROUPS ONLY! Parents, siblings, Aunts/Uncles, grandparents, cousins, and friends.
    • Absolutely no non-family groups. College groups, high school civic groups, and any other groups under 25 years of age.

    K Club Member:
    As a member of the K Club, guests will benefit from an exclusive amenity program offering:
    Preferred green fee rates at Kilmarlic Golf Club and special rates for Kitty Hawk Kites activities.
    Special discount pricing from places like Corolla Outback Adventures, Wild Horse Tours, Ghost Crab Quest, H2obx Waterpark, and Outer Banks Adventures.
    Visit kclubobx.com for details, rates, and to make a reservation!

    Internet:
    All of our homes are equipped with wifi. However, due to the nature of our area, we cannot guarantee the internet will always be functioning, as the Outer Banks can experience outages from time to time. We strongly advise that guests bring their hotspots or other cell phone service devices to provide internet access, especially if they need it for work or school. Shoreline OBX and our homeowners are not responsible for any internet interruptions.

    Local attractions:
    In addition to our beautiful beaches, enjoy a vast array of local attractions…
    · Fishing Charters
    · Dolphin Tours
    · Currituck Beach Lighthouse
    · Wright Brothers National Memorial
    · NC Aquarium
    · Whalehead Club
    · Jockey's Ridge State Park
    · Elizabethan Gardens
    · The Lost Colony Outdoor Theater
    · Waterpark
    · First Flight Adventure Park
    · Wild Horse Tours
    · Shopping, Restaurants, Golf
    There is so much for your family to experience and enjoy!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,214 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 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

Lease Agreement must be signed and returned within 48 hours of booking. Booking will be canceled without a signed copy of the lease agreement.

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

About the area

Located in Nags Head, this vacation home is on the waterfront. OBX Laser Tag and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outer Banks Beaches. Traveling with kids? Consider Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby. Visit our Nags Head travel guide
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • A brick building with a sign for Seaside Art Gallery, Estate Jewelry, and Antiques.
    Seaside Art Gallery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A pier with a building on stilts, a fish logo, and a sign reading "Jennette's Pier".
    Nags Head Beach
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A sandy dune landscape with sparse vegetation and wind turbines in the distance.
    Jockey's Ridge State Park
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • OBX Laser Tag
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kill Devil Hills Beach
    2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • Biscuits N’ P*rn
    2 min drive
  • Wendy's
    3 min drive
  • Miller's Seafood & Steak House
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Ocean views, private pool, hot tub and pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Ocean views, private pool, hot tub and pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Ocean views, private pool, hot tub and pet friendly!?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Ocean views, private pool, hot tub and pet friendly! located?

This family-friendly Nags Head vacation home is located on the waterfront, just steps from Seaside Art Gallery and Nags Head Beach. Dowdy Park and OBX Laser Tag are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

SEMI-OCEANFRONT! Ocean views, private pool, hot tub and pet friendly! Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! House had everything we needed for the week and was very spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Nice home

The house was a very nice place to stay for a week! Nice and close to the beach and a very nice swimming pool. The kids had a great time!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great for families and their pets!

We enjoyed staying at your home. It was the perfect location and quiet at night. We had a family of 7 and 1 medium dog. It was perfect with extra space for others if needed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation 2023

Had a great time. Great location to enjoy the beach weather for the week. All went too fast!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

4 Stars

We chose this home for its location, four bedrooms, pool, and hot tub! The location had easy access to the beach and walkable to coffee shops, ice cream shops, and grocery store! It was well equipped for our family of nine! Only downside was our thoughts that it could have been cleaner! We had a wonderful week with perfect weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Last minute getaway

We loved the house! So close to the beach. It had all of our needs. Had a hiccup with the entry code getting in, we called the emergency number and they called back within 20 minutes with a new code. We decided on this last minute vacation and our first time renting from this company and would book again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great week

House was great. The great room/dining area was a great meeting point. The front porchdeck and hot tub was wonderful. The pool was the perfect size and depth to enjoy. We put a beach tent over the pool which made it much more enjoyable. Beach is close easy walk. Only downside to house and beach were stairs. If you have problem with stairs not the house or beach for you.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location

Our stay was fantastic.. the only reason I did not give an excellent rating was the floors were dirty when we arrived. The house needs some updating, some minor broken items i.e blinds, shower door. But again the location was fantastic, short walk to the beach, enjoyed staying by the pool, very quiet and relaxing, the hot tub was another bonus..had a lot of kitchen items. Check in process was spot on, able to get in on time, door is tricky but the instructions they sent were fantastic very detailed on all aspects of the rental, so enjoyed that we have rebooked for next year!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great beach house!

Dolphin Watch is an awesome house, excellent location for beach access with an easy walk to your choice of 2 public beach accesses. This is our second stay here and one of our favorites. Nice upgrades include the top deck flooring with great porch furniture. New interior floors throughout. The two bedrooms with master beds were comfortable. The living room furniture is comfortable too. Only thing that would make it perfect would be kitchen sink sink stoppers to make washing dishes and counters easier (right now they just have drains to catch any food debris) and a few storage food containers for leftovers would be great. Not a big deal as you can bro those items with you. The dishwasher, washer and dryer all work great!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great beach house!

Dolphin Watch is an awesome house, excellent location for beach access with an easy walk to your choice of 2 public beach accesses. This is our second stay here and one of our favorites. Nice upgrades include the top deck flooring with great porch furniture. New interior floors throughout. The two bedrooms with master beds were comfortable. The living room furniture is comfortable too. Only thing that would make it perfect would be kitchen sink sink stoppers to make washing dishes and counters easier (right now they just have drains to catch any food debris) and a few storage food containers for leftovers would be great. Not a big deal as you can bro those items with you. The dishwasher, washer and dryer all work great!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Everything as described!

The house was everything we expected! Beach access is closer then expected, location was perfect for my teens to walk to the park, food, arcade. Everything within a mile. The amazing hosts also let us use their bikes that were on location. The pool is small, but we still spent everyday in it and appreciated the previous review to bring pop up tarp. Definitely needed as the pool area has no shade. 10x10 tarp and we were set! The only negatives were the satellite was in and out, never worked in the king room on the main and maintenance was not able to help. Beyond that….amazing vacation & fully plan to book this house again or book again with shoreline! Great customer service
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not clean and kitchen cooking items old

Toenail clippings in living room floor/floors in general not clean, living room couch dirty /stained, bedspreads not clean, beds on middle floor very uncomfortable, some kitchen items in cabinets wore out, coffee maker burner was almost completely burn up, kitchen table paint was coming off…therefore felt sticky and nasty. Positives - top deck was very nice where hot tub was. Hot tub was new and clean, pool was small but was clean and refreshing and the location was nice … but no ocean view as stated due to houses across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Family vacation

Overall we had a great family vacation. The house is in a great location that is close to a lot of things. The beach is within walking distance for those who are physically active. We had my parents with us so we would take them by car to the public access parking lot which helped some. There are multiple stairs to get to the beach which was difficult. They had to ask permission from the people staying at the house directly beside the public access if they could use their walk way which was through the sand. When we first arrived at the house there was a strong smell of animals. This is the first time we took our dogs with us on vacation so we did not know what to expect. I think the house could be a little cleaner. There are urine marks on the floor and on the couch. We sprayed the whole house with Lysol and Funkaway spray which did help. None of us were comfortable sitting directly on the couch so we used bed linen to cover the couch. This helped tremendously. Once we cleaned on our own and it smelled better it was a little more relaxing. There are a lot of stairs do consider this if you are talking older people with you. The kitchen was great and full y stocked with pots, pans and cookware. The washer snd dryer were very helpful. Dryer takes a little longer but this is expected. The vacuum on the second level was broke. The pool is small but served it's purpose. I would recommend taking blankets with you for your own comfort. Overall we had a great family vacation!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

3 Stars

I want to be fair and the house is decent, close to the beach entrance and the main area upstairs was a good place to gather. Hot tub is nice and on the top deck right off the living room/kitchen area. Kitchen was not well equipped, main table was sticky, peeling paint and in terrible condition and the sofa should be thrown out. Sliding door was almost impossible to open and close, fan over kitchen table was rusted through. Many of the fixtures are old and beat up and the pool is super tiny. Biggest issue was the A/C was not working on the top floor for the last couple of days. We called in and they sent a maintenance man fairly quickly but he really couldn't do anything. Next day the A/C company came out but said that the whole unit needed replaced. We were there in July with mid 90's and heat advisory with no A/C. Temp in the house was 80 degrees. Was told they would bring a portable A/C unit but it never came. I understand that this is an unforseen event but there should be better contingencies for your guests. No one ever followed up on this and really I feel bad as the next renters probably had to deal with this tood. Overall very dated house in a decent location, but no help when we needed it.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

3 Stars

We had a great time! Your friendly assistance when we needed to ask a few questions was a big help. Also your timely follow ups were a plus - not too many and not too few. The view and location was ideal.The air conditioning was working properly throughout our stay - which is a big thing for me personally. The only suggestion my family has to make (and probably because our stay comes at the end of the season) is that the sofa, chairs, bed covers and kitchen table (sticky) were not as clean as they should have been. The furniture was soiled with spots due to wear and tear for the season. I suggest new furniture purchases before the new summer season. Otherwise,I had no complaints and was happy through our week.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved the house

We loved the house and its location. But, upon arrival, I had to double clean due to Covid. It was not deep cleaned, as promised. The counters weren't wiped off and the bathrooms weren't cleaned. The floors were not swept.The dryer took forever to dry and the kitchen faucet leaked water. It seems the only thing the cleaners did was drop off clean linens. With Covid, this made me very nervous coming to a house that was not cleaned. After traveling 9.5 hours, cleaning twice was not on my list.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic home

My family and I had a wonderful time. The house was a perfect size and a great location. Easy to go to the beach. We are looking forward to staying again next year if the house is available.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a great stay, great location! Would stay here again - the host was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

4 Stars

The house was great and in a wonderful location. We all enjoyed our stay very much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and great location...

We had a great time at this house. The house and location was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family Vacation

Close to EVERYTHING! Beach, stores, activities!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great vacation

Convenient and well maintained. Great place for those with teens--close to the beach, option of the hot tub and pool, WiFi, easy walking distance to putt-putt, ice cream, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dolphin Watch

We had a great time. The area was perfect for getting to the beach, dining & shopping for necessities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation home

We were very impressed with our stay! The kitchen was very well stocked, much better than I anticipated. Location is great, short walk to the beach. Also having the private pool and the hot tub was perfect for the days we didn't want the sand. It was the perfect house and location for our 3 family vacation with 11 people total. Would stay again in a minute!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022