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Ocean front with private pool & hot tub over looking the ocean!

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Outdoor dining
On the beach
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ocean front with private pool & hot tub over looking the ocean!

Welcome to OBX Life I – Your Dream Oceanfront Getaway!
Traditional Outer Banks Charm | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Private Pool & Hot Tub | Direct Beach Access

With over 100 glowing 5-star reviews, it’s no wonder OBX Life I is one of the most beloved beachfront cottages in the Outer Banks! Nestled in South Nags Head, this classic OBX retreat offers the best of coastal comfort—stunning ocean views, peace and privacy, and just steps from your very own private boardwalk to the uncrowded beach.

Why You'll Love OBX Life I
Oceanfront Luxury: Sip your morning coffee on the back deck and watch the sunrise over the Atlantic. In the evening, unwind in the 6-person hot tub as dolphins pass by!

Private Pool: Open from May 15 – October 1, it’s your own slice of paradise.

Direct Beach Access: No crowds, no stress—just sand, surf, and serenity.

Freshly Updated: Inside and out freshly painted – new photos coming soon!

Spacious & Comfortable Layout
Upstairs:

Primary Bedroom: King bed + private ensuite

Bedroom 2: Queen bed

Bedroom 3: Twin + Full bed

Full Hall Bathroom

Downstairs:

Second King Suite

Bunk Room: Two bunk sets (perfect for kids!)

Hallway Bathroom

Bonus: Guest-favorite high-capacity ice maker—perfect for beach coolers and frozen drinks!

Prime Location Highlights
Just 300 feet from the Outer Banks Pier and Fish Heads Bar & Grill – voted Best Beach Bar 5 years in a row!

Quiet, residential area with walking/bike paths and minimal traffic

3.2 miles to outlet shopping

10 minutes to Oregon Inlet Fishing Center – visit at 4 PM to see the day’s catch: tuna, mahi, wahoo, and more!
Outdoor Living at Its Best
Front Screened Porch & Rear Covered Deck – enjoy views from sunrise to starlight

Charcoal grill, outdoor shower, and comfortable deck seating

Private walkway to your quiet beach oasis

Included With Your Stay
Bed linens and bath towels

High-speed Wi-Fi & cable

Fully equipped kitchen

Washer & dryer

Central heat & A/C

Friendly Note
This property offers an ideal setting for off-season getaways, family summer vacations, and everything in between!

Property manager

Mike Olson

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a first aid kit
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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 1 min drive - 0.3 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Outlets Nags Head - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does OBX Life 1 Ocean front with Private pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is OBX Life 1 Ocean front with Private pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OBX Life 1 Ocean front with Private pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OBX Life 1 Ocean front with Private pool!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OBX Life 1 Ocean front with Private pool! located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Nags Head vacation home is just steps from Outer Banks Beaches and Outer Banks Fishing Pier. Jennette's Pier and Whalebone Junction are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Ocean front with private pool & hot tub over looking the ocean! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 172 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Great Beach House

Great Beach house; easy check in process and perfect location. Owner was easy to reach as needed. We had a wonderful trip
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Family Vacation

Our stay at this property was everything and more! The location, the weather and the house were all perfect!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Randall B.

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

Quiet and close to beach and pier

this was a nice house. we enjoyed the beach views from the porch and hot tub. walking distance to pier and pier restaurant. beds are really showing their age but we were not picky sleepers. Had to make our own beds but I think we read this in the listing. I would stay here again but would hope the beds are refreshed by then.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Family vacation

We loved staying here! Great property with a gorgeous beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

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

Perfect house for large groups!

Great view, great location, amazing deck, we really enjoyed our stay. House is clean, great amenities, we were very happy with our stay and you will be too!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

Great get away

Had a great time house has a awesome veiw seen plenty of dolphins from the back deck of house and the hot tub was a nice bonus.My only regret was not booking a longer trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Vacation

Fun vacation, great location
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Incredible beach house with a wonderful host!

We had a family reunion at the Outer Banks and Mike’s house was perfect to accommodate multiple family with the ages ranging from 1 to 68. We were traveling from California and Mike was always very quick to respond to all the questions we had leading up to the incredible trip. The house was beautiful and the location was amazing. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

An Amazing Time on the OBX

Our family of eleven -- with five grandchildren (ages 8-12) -- stayed at the OBX Classic Oceanfront from Monday afternoon through Saturday morning, September 23-28, and were well accommodated by this lovely Vrbo with its private access to the beach. We enjoyed this homebase immensely as our primary vacation experience with the sand, the waves, and the rising of the sun always available -- and with the hot tub and outdoor pool as pluses. Then we took our trips out to lovely experiences -- two lighthouses, The Wright Brothers National Monument, NC Aquarium, the sand dunes, laser tag, and of course wonderful restaurants. We enjoyed making meals together, morning coffees on the deck, and family movies in the evenings. As noted above, everything about our stay was exceptional!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Family vacay

Wonderful location and having the private pool was amazing. I called the owner about the BBQ grill not being very good and a new one with accessories was delivered within 2 hours. We were very appreciative because we cooked in every meal. Fabulous time with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine M.

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

OBX 2024 Family Vacation

We all had the best family vacation ever. Location was perfect and the house was amazing. We were missing a tv remote in the master bedroom and our host had a new one delivered within a few hours. The ice maker was a game changer! If we don't have any additional people next year, we will be back for sure! The only reason that I gave it four stars for cleanliness was because my son in law, who is an HVAC technician noticed some mold on some of the AC registers. I would have never noticed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

Great beach vacation!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house worked great for my family and we had plenty of room. Owner was super responsive to anything that we needed. Love the covered porch overlooking the ocean!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Nathan C.

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

Nice place close to beach

Dryer damaged some clothes. Lint trap pocket in dryer needs to be removed and cleaned up so that trap can be placed all the way in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

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

Perfect Family Vacation House

This house was wonderful for our little family getaway. The location was walking distance to a great bar with food at the pier. Great private access to the beach. Beautiful view of the pier and ocean. The owner was readily available for a few small questions. Highly recommend this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

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

lousy weather

We were bummed with the weather. We also thought it was weird you didn't supply just a few basics so when you get in late at night you don't have to find a store and buy toliet paper and hand soap. We left some for the next guests. PS We forgot to start the dishwasher. Sorry!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Sister trip

The home was pretty clean. The owner was very responsive and patient when we had questions. The kitchen has everything you need and more to cook meals. The view from the back porch was amazing. The were no negatives.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

shearin h.

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

Turning 60 By The Sea

Our stay was fantastic!! The house was perfect for our needs... beautiful beach front views, comfortable beds, great seating for lounging and watching movies! The hot tub on the deck with the ocean view!! We had an extra treat of a full moon. I would highly recommend this cottage and will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica w., Vermont

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

Perfect spot for family

Beautiful home, with everything you need. Great beach, with pier within walking distance. Home is well appointed but comfortable so you can relax and enjoy. Great beds. Most importantly very clean and well cared for! Enjoyed our stay would definitely stay again! Owner had great recommendations for activities and was prompt in responses.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

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

Perfect relaxing location

The location on the beach with the back windows and porch all facing a clear view of the ocean rolling in was just what we were looking for. Being early season, it was nice to be able to enjoy the ocean sitting in the hot tub. The house isn’t luxurious, if that matters to you, but it’s very roomy and open, and has everything we needed. Definitely would go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite L.

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

Girls Getaway

While the property is dated and a bit worn in some areas, it's clean with comfortable beds and everything you need to relax. The location and view are absolutely amazing and couldn't be more perfect. Walk to the pier for a bite and a beer or listen to a band. Tourist areas are a bit further away so you feel out of the fray and immersed in the vibe of what makes the Outer Banks such a draw for many. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Wonderful location!

The property was as described and communication was excellent. The location could not have been better! Walking to the pier to fish was easy and we could watch the fishermen from the porch. The house fit our needs (7 adults between 60-75). We had room to spread out and common spaces to visit. Was a beautiful view! Jockey's Ridge, a grocery store, and restaurants were close and easy to drive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jessie W.

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

Location and Views!

Location location locations...the house and view exceeded expectations! My only issue was that the owner did not disclose the outside work that was being done on the house during our visit and this did slightly detract from our enjoyment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Kevin M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed in the condition of the house and lack of amenities

The location of the property is 5 star. The house was worn and needs to be updated. All beds are extremely uncomfortable and had a piece of foam between the mattress and mattress cover. One piece of foam was torn into two pieces. Most of the furniture was a hodge pod; some looking like it was purchased from a used furniture store. The family room furniture was new and comfortable. We picked up bedding from a container outside the house and had to make the beds. We were surprised by a last minute email from the owner that we had to buy all supplies, trash bags, soap, dishwasher pods, etc. Total nightly cost of the stay was about the same I pay for a 5 star condo in Maui but it felt more like a Days Inn level property. When we contacted the owner about need for more towels, he responded quickly and accommodated the request. While we had a good time in the Outer Banks, the accommodations were disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christina E.

Outstanding

Thank you for a lovely home and stay. We plan to return next year! Everything we needed! Coffee overlooking the ocean on the back deck. Ice machine to keep the daily beverages cold. Grill for cooking out. Hot tub for cooler evening with an ocean view. Nice pool to relax in. Easy access to everything the outer banks has to offer including our favorite restaurant The Outer Banks Brewing Station.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

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

Burial at Sea

Our entire family was at Nags Head for the Burial at Sea of our brother's cremation remains. This house was the perfect fit for us. The layout of the house is perfect and so comfortable and well-appointed with everything we needed to take care of meals. The ice maker was a big hit!! We so enjoyed the hot tub after a hectic few days before we arrived at Nags Head. I have used VRBO several times at different locations and always take along my cleaning supplies, mop and bucket, but this time the house was in perfect condition we did not have to lift a finger to clean anything, first time ever! A huge Thank You to Mike and his crew for making our stay so enjoyable and also arranging an early check in time. Next time in Nags Head we hope this house will be available to rent as it was not only perfect for our family but now such fond memories and the connection to our brother.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024