Welcome to The Sandbox by KEES Vacations, where ocean views and relaxation blend together in perfect harmony. Step out of your window and onto the beach or unwind in the private heated pool and hot tub, then refresh with an outside shower.
Reviews
5.65.6 out of 10
Entire home
8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16442 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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About this property
Sandbox 8 Bedroom Home in Kitty Hawk Shores
Welcome to the Sandbox by KEES Vacations!
Imagine waking up every morning and looking out your window at the ocean. Enjoy the ultimate convenience of your own private walkway with direct oceanfront access, located right next door to the house. Come in from a hot day on the beach and jump into the private heated pool, then relax in the hot tub. When you are finished, wash off in the outside shower.
Off the pool deck level, you will find a lounge area that includes a wet bar with a full-size refrigerator and a table for four. On this level is also the media room, two pyramid bunkbed/bunkbed rooms and a full bathroom. The media room is there for you to enjoy a good movie or listen to some music. Enjoy a game of pool or ping pong in the recreation room in the garage.
On the second level, you will find five bedrooms, all with King sized beds. Two of the King Bedrooms include a private bathroom and deck access. Wake up and head outside to enjoy the beautiful Outer Banks weather right from your room!
Up top on the third level, not only will you enjoy the view from the windows covering the wall, but you will find a living area with deck access, a dining room for 10, a kitchen area with island seating for 8, a breakfast nook that has a 4 person table and deck access, and a half bath. For the ones in the group who might stay up later than everyone else, there is also a King Bedroom with a private bath.
This is a perfect beach rental. Right on the ocean, plenty of room and amenities that will sure make for a great vacation! It is located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills near great restaurants, shopping and the Wright Brothers Memorial!
Want added comfort? Consider adding the Heated Pool option! A Heated Pool option can be added upon request for $50 per night of your reservation. This fee is added to your reservation at the time of the request, which must be a minimum of 72 hours before arrival. Pool heat must be added for the entirety of your stay.
This pool is heated by a heat pump. An ambient air temperature of 60 degrees or higher is needed to heat the pool, meaning that if the temperature drops below 60 degrees the pump will not continue to heat. Max pool temperature is 80 degrees.**
**Private heated pool will open on March 29th and close on November 1st. Hot tubs are open all year. Pools and hot tubs are cleaned weekly and no later than 6pm on check-in day. Vendors are subject to enter the backyard to clean the pool and/or spa on scheduled cleaning days. No pets allowed in pools.**
Fireplace not for guest use.
Check-In begins at 4pm. Your keyless entry code will begin granting access at this time. Check-Out is 10am.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
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
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
8 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
5.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
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 health/beauty spa
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Heated pool
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing 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)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Kill Devil Hills, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Monument to a Century of Flight are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Nags Head Woods Preserve. Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Kill Devil Hills travel guide
Does Sandbox 8 Bedroom Home in Kitty Hawk Shores have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Sandbox 8 Bedroom Home in Kitty Hawk Shores 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 Sandbox 8 Bedroom Home in Kitty Hawk Shores?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sandbox 8 Bedroom Home in Kitty Hawk Shores?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sandbox 8 Bedroom Home in Kitty Hawk Shores located?
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Outer Banks Beaches. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Sandbox 8 Bedroom Home in Kitty Hawk Shores Reviews
Reviews
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
We had a wonderful stay for the thanksgiving holiday with the whole family. The house was awesome - very clean , spacious , great location , hot tub was added bonus as well as the ping pong table! Would highly recommend this house to future renters !
We all love the place. I was very nervous about the previous comment about the property but I guess we were lucky not to have or fine problems
Ana J.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
James M.
17 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Property is not maintained very well. Kitchen is very limited on many things.
James M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
WILLIAM B.
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Great location and lovely views. The house was poorly maintained: jacuzzi in primary bath on top floor didn’t work and ceiling of bedroom below was heavily damaged. Safety gates to pool didn’t work (unable to reach maintenance so purchased tools and fixed it ourselves), kitchen is poorly stocked for a house this size. On the plus side, when a toilet overflowed, maintenance did respond quickly.
WILLIAM B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Joe P.
25 September 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bad Upkeep of Property
The first thing that you notice when you walk up the stairs into the main living room is that the windows were so nasty that you could not see the view. The dishwasher was full of dishes, the bed covers had a smell, and there were still an old deodorant container sticking out from under the bed. This is a beautiful property that is not being taken care of as it should be. I know its on the beach, and in a sometimes bad environment but there is no excuse for the lack of effort in general housekeeping.
Rented this property managed by KEES. Multiple issues with the place when we showed up. Granite counter top cracked in half. Door knob to master bath toilet broken. Couldn’t access the toilet until I got a screwdriver to remove the knob. Piece of furniture upside down with a broken leg. No propane for the grill. All of these issues were immediately reported to KEES. KEES apologized and said they would immediately send someone out. Two days go by and I heard nothing. I follow up. KEES apologizes again and says they have escalated. Two more days nothing. I followed up again and never heard back again. I asked for at a minimum a refilled propane tank but they couldn’t even do that. Be prepared you are paying for beach front location only. Don’t expect anything from the property management company.
Scott O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
6 August 2023
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Buyer Beware
First, the management company didn’t send us the code for the door so luckily we convinced the cleaning crew to let us in, but the cleaning crew left without cleaning much of anything. There was food all over the floor, no towels, toilet paper or soap in the master bath, and trash all around the outside of the house. The shower door in one of the bathrooms is falling off the hinges and the boardwalk to the beach is a death trap. If you have young kids, be careful. If you’re lucky only one will need a tetanus booster after cutting their foot open on a rusty nail (which happened to my nephew). The third floor balcony railing is literally being held together with zip ties, I kid you not, so don’t lean against it. None of the ice makers work so plan to bring plenty of ice from the store. The washing machine was leaking and when we informed the management company, they sent a handyman who just walked in the house without a word and we had to tell him to get out and come back after we checked out. Like other people who reviewed this house, the management company said they would consider giving us some form of “compensation” for our inconvenience, but I haven’t heard anything since we left and I’m not holding my breath. The location is great and we enjoyed the pool, but that is about the only good thing I can say about this property. If I owned this house, I would be embarrassed and would immediately fire the management and cleaning company. And watch out for the roaches.
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Rita H.
30 July 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Unsafe & Needs Repairs
We cannot recommend this property to future renters without disclosing the many issues that we discovered throughout our stay. All issues we were aware of from the previous renter’s review were not fixed as we were told they would be by Kees. When we arrived, we found a dead cockroach in the hallway & many live ones that would come out at night. The 3 tier deck was rigged with a PVC pipe holding up the landing which was discovered when a family member almost fell through.This is the only issue that was addressed during our stay, and many other issues were reported.We had repair people there fixing the deck while we were on vacation. My husband did several minor repairs such as nailing down screws on the stairs and the pier to the beach as we had our 4 young grand children with us, and we didn't want any injuries.The internet was out & had been the week prior to our arrival. We had to triage the issue with Spectrum during our stay. The listing advertises with internet. Broken chairs were stacked in the dining room. Holes in walls because of no door stops. I had to clean the kitchen floor twice upon arrival as it was so sticky & the dishwasher was full of dishes. We sent a list of 20 issues to Kees with pictures and a request to return some of the cost we paid, but have yet to hear from them. If you decide to rent this place bring your cleaning supplies and tool belt. There has got to be places on the ocean front in much better condition for the price.