In the heart of Kitty Hawk, Kemp's Ridley Retreat offers an Outer Banks luxury experience. This 4-bedroom home features a private pool and hot tub, perfect for soaking up the sun or relaxing after a day out. Enjoy quality time in the rec room with foosball, a wet bar, and comfortable seating. Savor OBX sunsets from the west side facing deck or cozy up by the stone firepit for bonfires under starry skies.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
4916- Kemp's Ridley Retreat, Kitty Hawk home with top-of-the-line amenities
MP 4.5 | Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Kemp's Ridley Retreat! The Kemp's Ridley sea turtle is the world's rarest sea turtle and it has chosen the shores of the Outer Banks for a nesting site. The cottage name has a dual meaning; the owners of this home own Kempsville Building Materials along with having a passion for wildlife conservation. This 4 bedroom 4.5 bathroom Signature Series home is a great choice if you're looking for Outer Banks luxury! Located in the heart of Kitty Hawk, this Outer Banks rental is just walking distance from local eateries and a short drive away from many OBX attractions. Take a 10-minute walk and enjoy lunch or dinner at Barefoot Bernie's or enjoy a locally sourced glass of wine at TRiO. Kemp's Ridley Retreat is also just 4 minutes away from the Kitty Hawk public beach access!
At Kemp's Ridley Retreat, you'll find top-of-the-line amenities, including an elevator, and rec room. Spend some time playing a few games of foosball, relax on the couch and watch your favorite show, and even make your favorite snack at the wet bar; complete with a full-sized refrigerator. When you want to spend some more fun in the Outer Banks sun, splash around in the private pool or relax in the hot tub. When the sun goes down, treat the family to a bonfire in the stone firepit, but don't forget the s'mores! Want to catch some seriously stunning OBX sunsets? The west side facing furnished deck offers you front-row seats to firey OBX skies. Upstairs, you and your family can enjoy an open living area complete with a flat-screen TV and ample seating for everyone. When it's time to eat, the kitchen has everything you need and more to prepare tasty meals. With breakfast bar seating for 4 and dining room seating for 8, there's room for everyone to enjoy meals together. Kemp's Ridley Retreat also features beautiful, coastal-inspired decor and even an elevator! This house is fully stocked with all the conveniences you'll need to have a grand Outer Banks vacation!
AMENITIES: Elevator, Community Pool, Private Pool (14' X 30'), Hot Tub, Linens Provided, Sun Deck, Covered Deck, Grill, Picnic Table, Outside Shower, Fish Cleaning Table, Game Room, Foosball Table, TV, Stereo, WiFi Internet Access, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer and Dryer, 10 Cup Coffee Pot Single-serve Keurig, Crock Pot, Gas Fireplace, Wet Bar and Kitchenette.
LEVEL 1: Bedroom with Pyramid Bunk, Bunk Bed, and TV, Rec Room with Flat Screen, Foosball Table, Wet Bar, Full Fridge, and Sleeper Sofa. Full Bath.
LEVEL 2: 3 King Master Bedrooms with TV and Deck Access, Laundry Room.
LEVEL 3: Living Room with Flat Screen TV, Kitchen, Dining Area, Furnished Deck Access with Table, 6 Chairs, and Outdoor Sofa, Half Bathroom.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
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
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Stereo
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
Elevator
Smoking not allowed
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
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)
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 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 neighborhood
Kitty Hawk is home to this vacation home. Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also worth visiting. Visit our Kitty Hawk travel guide
Is 4916- Kemp's Ridley Retreat, Kitty Hawk home with top-of-the-line amenities 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 4916- Kemp's Ridley Retreat, Kitty Hawk home with top-of-the-line amenities?
Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 4916- Kemp's Ridley Retreat, Kitty Hawk home with top-of-the-line amenities?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 4916- Kemp's Ridley Retreat, Kitty Hawk home with top-of-the-line amenities located?
Situated in Kitty Hawk, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Children at Play Museum and Outer Banks Beaches. Kitty Hawk Beach and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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4916- Kemp's Ridley Retreat, Kitty Hawk home with top-of-the-line amenities Reviews
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This is a beautiful home in every way. 3 king suites was perfect for 3 senior brothers and wives. The beds are very high and could use step stools. The elevator was essential for one who uses a rollator. And great to carry luggage and groceries. Lots of outdoor seating on the decks.The gated community is lovely and close to most everything. The walking path along the sound was great for the walkers. The home is managed by Resort Realty and they were very responsive to our need for help with cable tv reception. The furnishings were top of the line and the kitchen was very well stocked for meal preparation. The pool was beautiful to see but it was a little early weather wise to use it. The 1st floor tv/game area was great as the upstairs sitting area did not have cable tv. Only streaming. But not enough comfortable chairs downstairs for adults. That area also has beds to sleep 6-8 kids as well as a full refrigerator and mini dishwasher. And bathroom. Overall the home was a 10!! Perfect for us. Thanks everyone for making our family gathering a beautiful and pleasant memory.
Overall, very nice house with only a few negatives.
Overall, we had a great time staying here. It was our first time in the OBX and we couldn't have asked for a better location. While it's not all that close to the beach itself, the house is near the OBX sound, offering beautiful sunset water views and quiet bike paths.
The positives:
- The house appears to be a new build and is beautifully furnished and decorated.
- The property was spacious, accommodating our whole family comfortably.
- The pool and hot tub were great. If the weather had been better during our trip, we'd have probably used them more.
- The front deck was great. Comfortable seating - perfect for morning coffee or evening wine!
- The elevator was nice for transporting luggage and groceries.
- The top floor living space was expansive and comfortable.
- The beds were comfortable and spacious.
- The showers and bathrooms were modern, sleek, and very nice.
- The kitchen was incredible - beautiful and containing every appliance and utensil you'd ever need. A dream kitchen!
The negatives:
- The pool alarm. Easily the single worst thing about the house and the reason this isn't a 5-star review. For general "safety reasons," there is an alarm on the door leading to the pool. Every time you open the door, the alarm shrieks, disturbing the whole house. You can momentarily silence the alarm from the inside of the house before opening the door, however there's no way to silence it upon re-entry, meaning every time someone comes back inside the house, the alarm goes off. No morning swim time without waking up the whole house.
- Moreover, the pool alarm was on the fritz during our stay, due to a faulty battery, so it would periodically chirp during the middle of the night for no reason. This happened two nights in a row during our stay. The second night we didn't get to sleep until 2 am. This very nearly ruined the trip. The pool alarm is a nice idea (in theory), but should be deactivated upon request by the guest, if everyone in the party is an adult. A serviceman from Resort Realty eventually just removed the battery for us, and that was that.
- The house only has a single-cup Keurig coffee maker. This is nice for single folks living on their own, but not adequate for whole families who just want a cup of coffee without waiting for a percolator to brew.
- The main mounted TV didn't come out from the wall, so hooking up an HDMI cable to our Apple TV proved difficult.
- The sink stopper in each bathroom wouldn't open to drain.
I've been vacationing in the OBX for years and this was the nicest house I've ever stayed in granted it is new construction but the decor and outdoor furniture was beautiful. The elevator was a lifesaver for bringing in coolers and groceries. Would highly recommend. Only reason we won't be back is we got a puppy and it's not pet friendly :(