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Close As You Can Get! Oceanfront Panoramic Views

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On the beach, beach towels
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Close As You Can Get! Oceanfront Panoramic Views

Now booking the 2024 Season.
New for 2024 - New decks! Completed in 2023 - all new siding and windows.

The house was most recently featured on HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt as Ocean Dreams.

This BEAUTIFUL Old Nags Head style home is oceanfront, with uninterrupted views of the beach and ocean with an affordable price tag!

The Sea Urchin Inn is located in a quiet area of the Outer Banks, yet is still close to great local restaurants, shopping, and family attractions.

This comfy beachy cottage is the perfect beach getaway and has everything you need for a great family vacation. You and your family will enjoy the large, uncrowded, and family oriented beach.

Our spacious floor plan includes a living room, a bright and sunny kitchen and dining area with plenty of seating for the entire family.

Relax with your morning cup of coffee on the sun deck with your ocean view - enjoying the cool breeze and relaxing ocean sounds. Spend your days sunbathing or splashing around with the kids at the beach. Come back and let your stress drift away under the stars while listening to the ocean sounds. Enjoy cooking your meals out on our charcoal grill or preparing them in the well stocked kitchen...and if you don't feel like cooking you're just a few minutes away from the best restaurants the OBX has to offer!

If your family has been looking to turn their vacation into wonderful memories, look no further because you've reached your paradise at the Sea Urchin Inn!

We hope you will make The Sea Urchin Inn the vacation house you return to year after year.

The Sea Urchin Inn is located on a quaint and quiet street at MP 20.5, close to many fishing piers and Oregon Inlet.

Property Layout:

4 bedrooms
Master: 1 King
Downstairs Master: 1 King
3rd Bedroom: 2 Twin Bunks - 4 total twins
4th Bedroom: 1 Twin Bed, 1 Pyramid Bunk - upper twin/lower full
2 full bathrooms
Cable
Free WiFi

Ground Level: Enclosed outside shower and charcoal grill

Bottom Level of Cottage: Second master bedroom with King bed, flat screen TV/Cable, sliding glass door opens to ocean. Bedroom with 2 Twin Bunks (4 total twin beds). Bedroom with one twin bed and one pyramid bunk (twin top/full size bottom), TV/Cable, sliding glass door opens to ocean. Full hall Bathroom with combination tub/shower. Laundry room with washer and dryer.

Top Level: Main King master bedroom with flat screen TV/Cable, in suite bathroom. Living room with flat screen TV/Cable and DVD player. Fully stocked large kitchen and dining area. Sliding glass doors open to top deck to ocean and beach.

Linens: Comforters, pillows, bath mats, and kitchen towels are provided. You provide your own linens (sheets, pillowcases, shower and beach towels) or they can be rented through a local company. Recommendations can be provided.

During Summer Season Turnover Day: Saturday (mid May to end of September).
Off season turnover can be arranged for any day.

3 Night minimum stay during non peak summer season.

Property manager

Elizabeth & Lucas OBX Beach Paradise Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 dogs up to 70lbs each w/$150 non-refundable fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: ALLOWED

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 15 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sam & Omie's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close As You Can Get! Oceanfront Panoramic Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Close As You Can Get! Oceanfront Panoramic Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close As You Can Get! Oceanfront Panoramic Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close As You Can Get! Oceanfront Panoramic Views located?

This South Nags Head holiday home is on the beach, steps from Outer Banks Beaches and within 6 mi (10 km) of Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Jennette's Pier. Oregon Inlet Fishing Center and Pamlico Sound are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Close As You Can Get! Oceanfront Panoramic Views Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Warren W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right by the ocean
This house is located right on the ocean. If you choose, you can wake up as the sun slowly rises over the ocean. First, you'll see the horizon appear out of the darkness, then you'll be treated to the beauty of a sunrise, all from the comfort of a bed, again if you so choose. Everything else about the rental was fine, easy to eat, sleep, wake up, relax, and stay in this house. Memorable. Whalebone seafood nearby was excellent place to find what to cook in the well-equipped kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W., Scottsdale, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We had a wonderful time at The Sea Urchin! You can’t beat the location - it is right on the beach which we truly enjoyed. We were there with four adults and a baby. We had plenty of space for everyone. It was nice they had a high chair and a gate to block the stairway for the baby. We had a wonderful time and would love to stay there again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Just what we were looking for, and the location is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Julia J. B., Charlottesville

great location and owners, house needs some love
We loved the location of the house and the owners were responsive to our concerns: we bought a hose to hose down the dogs and help with filling a water bucket as the outdoor shower requires a walk through the sand. The owners reimbursed us. We also bought some door hooks and hangers for the closets which they reimbursed us for. There were a number of other items that we provided direct feedback about to the owners that they said they would work on, most notably the safety concerns of the old deck, which had loose railings, protruding nails and some missing pieces that could lead to a serious accident. Less imperative items we let them know about include discomfort of the mattresses, needing to have light bulbs in the lamps, having lamps near outlets, having more outdoor furniture to actually enjoy the view and installing some sort of gate on the porch so dogs don't run off and away (my husband made one with rope that worked for our stay). With a little bit more love and care, this house has the potential for a five star review and I hope to see a review imminently that states the aforementioned concerns have been remedied, as promised by the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Larry P., Newton Falls, OH

Disliked: Cleanliness
Our Annual Family Vacation
Didn't find the home to be very clean. Much evidence of dogs having stayed there previously. Owner was very responsive to needed repairs. Found kitchen to be very well equipped. Overall our family enjoyed the home and had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular location
We did not get to enjoy the beach as high winds made it impossible/painful to be on the beach. Blowing sand buried the first few steps to the house (and caused damage to our car). But once we got unpacked the panoramic views of the crashing waves, the pelicans navigating the winds and the constantly changing clouds awed and entertained us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unforgettable Stay at a Fantastic Beach House!
Our stay at the Sea Urchin Inn was incredibly relaxing! The sound of waves crashing against the shore, the salty breeze, and the stunning ocean views made for the perfect family getaway. The house itself was spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed a few lazy days on the beach, reading from the upper and lower decks, watching three amazing sunrises, and hunting for shells. Overall, it was a wonderful and rejuvenating experience!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seema F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location!!!
The pictures do not do justice to the amazing views from this beachfront house. Check in was so easy; house was clean. Owner was very responsive via text. Excellent off-season getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Satisfied Stay
we rented the property for the week of my son's wedding. Other than Tropical Storm Ian and the wind gusts is was a fantastic stay. It was very hard with the wind and sand to enter and exit to our vehicles. But otherwise it was very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right on the Beach
We really enjoyed our week at the Sea Urchin. The house is literally on the beach. The kitchen was sufficiently equipped with pots and pans and we cooked in most nights, and rarely left the beach!! Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

INCREDIBLE ocean front location and EXCELLENT customer care!
The ocean front location of this property and the care provided to us by Lucas and Elizabeth Munn (owners and rental agents) were fantastic! The property is older and is showing signs of the wear and tear: we had several major maintenance related issues but Lucas was easily accessible by phone (and email) and responsive to every need. A priority was placed on the repairs and ultimately they were done to our complete satisfaction. The views and access to the beach are unmatched: the neighbors (owners and renters both) were lovely to meet and share the (almost private!) beach with. It is challenging to keep the sandy environment outside of the home. It is also a pet friendly home.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthdays celebrations at the OBX.
The property was the perfect setting for our annual OBX stay to celebrate our birthdays. The location of the beach house was ideal for observing wonderful sunrises while watching dolphins play in the surf. The house was very well appointed with necessary utensils and appliances. We will certainly visit this property again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Leela A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice but missing a few essential items
Beautiful views and foot steps away from ocean. The house was sandy when we arrived (which may be hard to avoid given the house is located right next to a dune). All of the remotes were missing batteries and we had to make an extra grocery trip for essentials (toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, etc). There are also no chairs for the decks so make sure to bring your own.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't be any closer to the beach
House was in a great location. Access and views to the beach were great. Clean house and plenty of space to spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronald L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved our stay at this property!
The location and property was awesome! We had a great time. We highly recommend this landlord and property. Thanks again the Logallos YourLocalRealEstateGuy.com
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Constance R., Bath

Perfect!
Right in the sand...could not be closer to the water! It offered everything we needed an wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Gina W., Fuquay Varina

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location
This is an older home, so don’t expect luxury, but the location is amazing. The house is right on the beach, as pictured. The home is not luxurious, but it has everything necessary for a great beach stay. The entertainment systems are very up to date, and include lots of streaming services for rainy days. We appreciated the ice in the door refrigerator, but the microwave was a bit underwhelming. The kitchen had everything you’d need, although it could be organized better, and duplicates deleted. We had a great vacation. Checking in and out was easy and communication with the owner was great. We would go back, and I recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Kristina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right on the Beach
The location was great! The house is right on the beach. The house and deck do need some updating. There were issues with the remotes , lights working in the bathrooms, lose boards on the deck and other small issues. I was in contact with the owner but the handyman was unable to get there during our stay. I did send a follow up email to the owners and they did respond with a voicemail saying they would address the needs. Overall my family had a great week it was just a lot of little things for the overall price.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
As close as you can get
This home was amazing. We showed up and the house was spotless. The views were amazing. You could sit on back porch and feel like you are sitting on the beach. The weather was great this week. The owners were amazing to deal with. I would recommend anyone to stay here. It was one of our family's best vacation yet. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Wonderful beach front property, kitchen very well equipped. Loved waiving the sunrise from the upper deck.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location location!
Nice property and enjoyed our stay! If it’s beach you’re looking for, this property is right on the beach!! I rated it 4 stars rather than five only because for the price, they should at the very least provide some deck chairs. The picnic table had clearly seen it’s better days! I would add that several of the spindles on the deck rails were loose / could be a danger for kids! Also, several light bulbs were dead and no spare bulbs were provided, towel racks in bathrooms were flimsy and finally, the cut wires (like barbed wire) wrapped around the building support pillars under the building are a serious safety hazard, again especially for kids.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach stay!
What a delightful beach house! I took my kids and family for spring break and, while too cold to enjoy the water and occasionally too windy to even go outside, we enjoyed the sight and sound of the ocean from every window!! There is a lot of sand and you have to walk through it after using the outdoor shower (which has hot water - nice surprise!!!), so I recommend keeping a bucket of water near the door to rinse your feet after a walk on the beach. Overall a really amazing experience. Thank you for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Tricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
OBX Beach Experience
The location was as listed, as close to the beach as you can get! The usable space and items were clean, but could use cleaning around dusty vents and corners. Bath mats should have been listed as something to bring. We appreciated the on site laundry. Overall an excellent stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views
The house overall was incredible. For a winter get away during these strange times it was just what the doctor ordered. You can not get any closer to the ocean. Every angle/room has a view of the ocean which is incredible. As it was in the winter it was hard to utilize the decks as it was freezing outside. The house needs some updating and a furniture upgrade but would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021