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Sound front-Close to the Ocean-AVAILABLE Memorial weekend, "90" 5-star reviews

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waterfront with woods on both sides
Decks; porches and more decks!
Dine here or at the kitchen counter or on the porch
Bring your Kayak; canoe; rubber raft or just your inner tube!
There must be a zillion crabs in this place or (at least 50; can you find them?)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sound front-Close to the Ocean-AVAILABLE Memorial weekend, "90" 5-star reviews

Linen/Towel package available for "8" at $85.
NO cancellation policy
NO Parties allowed.
NO PETS allowed
Someone in the party MUST be 26 or older. Verified at check-in.

The house is 1,650 square feet and sits one wooded acre. The house has the popular 'reverse' floor plan (living area upstairs with bedroom areas downstairs). The house sits on a cove of the Albemarle Sound.

There is a 110 foot private walkway from the house to a dock with a gazebo. The house and gazebo face south-west offering beautiful sunsets. A porch off the kitchen faces the woods and offers a quiet serenity not often found at the beach. The beach (Atlantic Ocean) is less than a mile away and there is a bicycle path that runs in front of the 'Sound Crab', by the Wright Memorial ending at the major ocean access point in Kill Devil Hills.

The house is tastefully decorated. There is an extraordinary amount of glass to take advantage of the sound and woods views. The kitchen is well equipped and contains all modern appliances. The house is far enough off the road (that dead ends less than 100 feet in a cul-de-sac) that traffic is rarely heard.

A full-size washer and dryer are in a storage area on this floor.
A Weber charcoal barbecue grill is available on the deck.

A deck covers three sides of the lower level while the porch covers a fourth side.

A deck covers two sides of the upper level while a porch covers a third side. Rising from this level of deck is a roof top deck. This deck is 35 feet off the ground.

The house is wired for the internet.
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Keywords: 4 bedroom beach house

Property manager

David Scango

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted on outside decks only!

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Outer Banks Mall and Outlets Nags Head. Paradise Fun Park and Destination Fun are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Destination Fun - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 9 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sound front-Close to the Ocean-AVAILABLE Memorial weekend, "90" 5-star reviews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sound front-Close to the Ocean-AVAILABLE Memorial weekend, "90" 5-star reviews?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sound front-Close to the Ocean-AVAILABLE Memorial weekend, "90" 5-star reviews?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sound front-Close to the Ocean-AVAILABLE Memorial weekend, "90" 5-star reviews located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Wright Brothers National Memorial and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Outer Banks Beaches. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Aviation Dog Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Great place to stay

Our stay was very enjoyable. Lots of open space to spread out and enjoy the views. The home is very clean and comfortable, will definitely stay again.the amenities needed.tge
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Beautiful home, great fishing!

Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

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

QUIET PLACE

This place is close enough to everything but in a very quiet neighborhood. It was an enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette C.

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

OBX Excursion

We really enjoyed the property immensely. We fished, played games and had a super great time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas b.

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

Getaway

Long time friends
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gigi K.

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

Great place to stay, awesome view.

House was on the sound and had great views. The 4 rooms accommodated the 6 fishermen for our offshore charter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Private and comfortable!

Secluded, but only a few minutes away from KDH. Gorgeous views, and lots of little places to get privacy. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake R.

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

Love this place

Second time staying here. Top notch overall. Beautiful view of Kitty Hawk Bay. Great location. Great owner. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole I.

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

Perfect family vacation!

We truly enjoyed the serenity of the property. It was a perfect quiet family vacation. Plenty of space and amenities. A truly relaxing home. Beautiful views and a wonderful caretaker and owner! We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Total privacy

In an area that's surrounded by activity, the Sound Crab is an oasis in the middle. You can bike or drive to beaches, restaurants or every conceivable activity, and come back to quiet and natural beauty. My favorite vacation place since 1998.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

April M.

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

Weekend Getaway

Beautiful house in a great location. The deck space on both levels is amazing and I love that you can access it from every bedroom. A very peaceful setting with beautiful views of the sunset over the water. The pictures do not fully prepare you for how amazing this house is!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

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

We’ll be back!

The property was excellent and even nicer than the VRBO pics make it look! The property owner has taken excellent care of the house and property and continued to make renovations and improvements to the house. Our trip included 4 buddies going for a late season duck hunt and this property was an excellent option for our stay. Everything was as advertised or better than advertised. We had no issues with cleanliness or maintenance issues. The only complaint we could even mention would be that unfortunately the grill needed to be locked down due to some guests in the past and the grill was not in a well lit area. The property owner was excellent with communications, very flexible with our plan change and very thorough with contacts in the instance we had an issue. Overall our experience was excellent and we hope to return to this property multiple times in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara L.

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

Excellent Location and Relaxing Home

My sister and I came into town for a wedding. We knew we wanted 2 bedrooms and space to relax for a few days while we explored the OBX. This property was amazing. Large, exceptionally clean and appointed for small or large groups. The views are stunning from every vantage and there are two restaurants within walking distance. It was close enough to the wedding in Wanchese and the horses in Corolla. Just a mile to beach access if you want to walk or drive. We will be coming back with our family and our kayaks! Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Betty A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Sound Crab at Kill Devil Hills

We had a nice stay at the Sound Crab. The location is very convenient to the beach and all beach related activities. The property was very clean , provided ample space and has wonderful decks all in a very nice location in Kill Devil Hills. There were areas in terms of furnishings that we would recommend upgrading. All of the bed mattresses need to be replaced. Guests that slept in each of the beds expressed discomfort. The upstairs living area(facing the sound) require shades as the upstairs gets warm with direct sunlight. David was quick to respond to any questions we had at the start of our vacation. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Great house

Awesome house in private location right on the sound but still close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy E., Norfolk Virginia

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

The perfect relaxation spot

We had a great time during our stay. The house is nice, clean and the view cannot be beat! We've stayed in OBX numerous times and this has been our favorite house by far. It was everything we expected and then some. Thank you David for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheri B.

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

Extended Family Vacation

This property was perfect for our extended family. Our 2 kids, their spouses, and 2 grandchildren stayed comfortably at this home. The property was clean, quiet, yet easily accessible to everything that we needed. The home was well equipped with household items. Dave was very accommodating and even stopped by to see if things were to our satisfaction. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank and Sara R., Williamstown, WV

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

Too good to share ;)

We really enjoyed this property and have stayed at a few different homes in Kill Devil Hills over the last decade. There are updates not photographed yet, but it is obvious this property has been taken care of and the owner is easy to reach and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

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

This place was amazing

The property was beautiful the house was spacious and well maintained and very comfortable. The peir was probably my favorite part it was so peaceful to sit and have my coffee or a drink and watch the sun set or the osprey fishing in the morning. Staying here made our vacation that much more enjoyable and we would definitely stay here again if we ever visit the area again. Also the host was very easy to work with
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marleah S.

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

Awesomeness

The Sound Crab was even better than expected! The pictures do not do this property justice. Our group of 4 adults had plenty of space to share. The neighborhood the house is located in is very quiet and there is a walking path from the house that connects to the Wright Brother’s museum. The private pier and gondola was great to fish from and enjoy the peace and quiet. We hadn’t even left yet and already started planning our next trip to stay at the Sound Crab again. The owner David was extremely helpful and responsive. Thank you so much for the memories!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

I will be back

David was so gracious to us. I brought my 86 year old parents for a short mini vacation. Our only regret was that we didn't have time for a few more days. We loved the area, the house, and everything. The sunsets from the back porch were splendid. I took so many pictures. I wanted to capture all the memories. Thank you Dave! Your house was one of the best we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Mini Spring Break

Overall a very nice clean place to stay with a great location. Only issue we really had was all the stairs with my elderly mother and no security gates available for my 11 month old. Thanks for letting us stay at your beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

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

Great location. Enjoyed the view from the decks. Lots of space to visit with friends. Peaceful!

Very clean. Had everything we needed. Owner was extremely helpful. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam D.

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

Excellent, great views, private but close to lots of outdoor activities

Host was prompt and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blake R.

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

Perfect house, perfect location

Beautiful views, sits right on Kitty Hawk Bay. Clean and functional. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Scango

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Retired Mathematics professor at Northern Virginia Community College...

Why they chose this property

I built this property in 1991 when there were virtually no properties on the sound at that time. It sits on a wooded lot and has 'moderate" seclusion which is highly unusual at the beach...
Bicycle/walking path has proved immensely popular since its inception.
Dock with screened gazebo offers privacy.
Two screened porches (one on each level).
Linens and Canoe/kayaks/paddle boards/bicycles available FOR RENT through caretaker at below market prices.

What makes this property unique

The property is Mile Post 7.5 then directly back to the sound (bay). It is approximately 9/10 mile from the beach road which has restaurants and retail. There is a walkway (bike trail) directly in front of the house that runs to the beach which is also about 9/10 mile. At the end of the trail is a beach access which is the main Kill Devil Hills access with a large parking lot and rest rooms with changing area with outdoor shower.

Languages:

English