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DolphinInnOBX Steps to beach 7BR Pool, Gym, Pickleball/Tennis, Pirate Ship, Golf

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Consider a stay at DolphinInnOBX Steps to beach 7BR Pool, Gym, Pickleball/Tennis, Pirate Ship, Golf and take advantage of golfing on site, a garden, and a playground. Active travelers can enjoy boating at this vacation home. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

DolphinInnOBX Steps to beach 7BR Pool, Gym, Pickleball/Tennis, Pirate Ship, Golf

  • See Aug 15 and Aug 29 specials

    Bring friends and family together at the DolphinInnOBX, a seven-bedroom (12 beds) beach rental cottage in Southern Shores, just south of Duck, NC. Our beach house enjoys horizon ocean views and is a short 1.5-block (four-minute) walk to the beach. Enjoy a private pool, hot tub, pirate ship playground, wrap-around decks, and a landscaped yard. The Dolphin Inn, featured in Money magazine, was recognized for its quintessential beach atmosphere. The Dolphin Inn is pet-friendly, joining many Outer Banks' beaches and businesses.

    The Dolphin Inn offers premium amenities like a fully outfitted kitchen, family-friendly gear, a complimentary in-home entertainment package and a guests-only fitness club membership.

    Whether this is your first reunion or a decades-long tradition, reserve the Dolphin Inn for your beach getaway.

    Make family memories that last a lifetime.

    The main living area includes a master suite, full kitchen with bar, dining area, and reading corner. The wrap-around decks offer horizon ocean views. The generously appointed kitchen overlooks the welcoming great room with games, 600+ DVD movies, a gas Fireplace, a Large Screen Television with 5.1 channel surround sound and a wide-selection of free movies through NetFlix, Disney+, HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, etc.. The top floor also boasts a King Bedroom with a Private Bathroom and Jacuzzi Tub.

    The second floor offers three sunny master bedrooms with private entrances to the wrap-around deck.

    The first floor has three bedrooms with bunks and single beds, laundry, a full bath, an outdoor shower, and a Game Room.

    Amenities include Free Wireless Internet, Golf Club membership privileges at the local Kilmarlic Golf Course, Gym, Olympic pool, pickleball, and tennis privileges at the WestSide Athletic Club, free boat launching privileges at a nearby Marina, and additional free tennis at nearby SSCA tennis courts. Bowling membership too! It’s just over two miles North to the town of Duck with great shopping and dining. Head South two miles to Kitty Hawk and you’ll find Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Carawan Seafood Co., Wal-mart, and other conveniences.

    Entry Level: 3 Bedrooms (Crews' Quarters w/2 Bunk Sets, Pirates' Lair w/ pyramid bunk, Mermaids' Lagoon w/2 Singles), 1 Full Bath, Den with Wet Bar/Fridge/Microwave, Foosball, Streaming Channels, and DVD player. Enclosed Outside Shower and Gas Grill.

    Level Two: 3 Bedrooms (Surf Shack w/Queen, Private Half Bath, Nani's Room w/King and Private Half Bath. Surf Shack and Nani's Room share a Tub/Shower, i.e., Jack and Jill Bath. Adirondack Room - 1 Master Suite w/King).

    Top Floor: Lovely Living/Dining Area, Gourmet Kitchen w/ Granite Countertop, Gas Fireplace, Half Bath, Captain's Quarters Master Suite with King and Full Bath with Jacuzzi and a Wrap Around Deck.

    Contact us for more information about our guest-friendly cancellation policy.

    Note: Sometimes VRBO's AI-generated amenities states that we have pickleball on site. We do provide you free pickleball at the nearby pickleball courts as well as free pickleball at the West Side Athletic Club, but none on site. We have lots of nearby courts to choose from. Other times it states that we have an on arcade and game room. We do have a game room with a foosball table. But just ask us and we will tell you about one of the best kept secrets in the Outer Banks, a pinball and video arcade that is used to host national pinball competitions!

    We rent Saturday - Saturday Mid-March - Mid-October. To book, select a Saturday as your start and end date. Book now to reserve your favorite week.

    Sheets and bath towels included (or save $250 if you bring your own)

    Keywords: House, Villa, Beach House, Cottage

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • 6 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

The Dolphin Inn hosts family groups. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate non-family groups (e.g., high school or college groups)
During the main rental season, Mid-March to Mid-October, all rentals must check-in on Saturday and check-out on Saturday
Rental insurance is the responsibility of the guest. Please consider purchasing insurance for hurricanes or other health emergencies.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: A mature dog is welcome ($95 pet fee).

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We have set up the house for kids of all ages.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Kitty Hawk, this vacation home is near a water park and near the beach. Monument to a Century of Flight and Wright Brothers National Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve and Nags Head Woods Preserve. Consider Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar for a night out or Nor'Banks Sailing if you're traveling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Kitty Hawk travel guide
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Southern Shores, NC

What's nearby

  • A beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a wooden pier, and a small building.
    Kitty Hawk Beach
    5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • A wooden pier extending into calm waters at sunset.
    Duck Boardwalk
    8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • A monument with inscriptions and a bronze bust.
    Wright Brothers National Memorial
    17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • A coastal beach with houses along the shore and waves crashing onto the sand.
    Corolla Beach
    26 min drive - 21.1 km
  • beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar
    8 min drive
  • Starbucks
    5 min drive
  • The Black Pelican
    8 min drive
  • Ashley’s Espresso Parlour
    9 min drive
  • Cosmos Pizzeria
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does DolphinInnOBX Steps to beach 7BR Pool, Gym, Pickleball/Tennis, Pirate Ship, Golf have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is DolphinInnOBX Steps to beach 7BR Pool, Gym, Pickleball/Tennis, Pirate Ship, Golf pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at DolphinInnOBX Steps to beach 7BR Pool, Gym, Pickleball/Tennis, Pirate Ship, Golf?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DolphinInnOBX Steps to beach 7BR Pool, Gym, Pickleball/Tennis, Pirate Ship, Golf?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is DolphinInnOBX Steps to beach 7BR Pool, Gym, Pickleball/Tennis, Pirate Ship, Golf located?

This family-friendly Kitty Hawk vacation home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kitty Hawk Pier, Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Kitty Hawk Beach. Aycock Brown Welcome Center and Monument to a Century of Flight are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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