5237 Carpe Dune * Oceanfront

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A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, wicker furniture, and large windows offering a view of the beach.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven.
A residential area with beach access, houses, and a swimming pool.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a dining table, and a kitchen with modern appliances.
A two-story house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a second-floor balcony.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nags Head Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Waterpark access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Kill Devil Hills Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Outer Banks Brewing Station
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bottom Level Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bottom Level Twin

2 Single Beds

Main Queen

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Hall

Toilet · Shower only

Hall

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main level shared

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is on the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Monument to a Century of Flight are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outer Banks Beaches. Ready for a night out? Consider Outer Banks Brewing Station and Jolly Roger Restaurant. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Kill Devil Hills Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Outer Banks Brewing Station - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nags Head Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aviation Dog Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5237 Carpe Dune * Oceanfront pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5237 Carpe Dune * Oceanfront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5237 Carpe Dune * Oceanfront?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5237 Carpe Dune * Oceanfront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5237 Carpe Dune * Oceanfront located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kill Devil Hills holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kill Devil Hills Beach, Nags Head Beach and Outer Banks Brewing Station. Nags Head Woods Preserve and Albemarle Sound are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great place. Large, plenty of room and very clean. Ocean view was a plus. Easy access to the beach. I would recommend this place and stay in the future as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect and the host was incredible. I feel like the layout of the house was a bit odd but that's a subjective opinion.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words about the location and hosting. That truly means a lot to us! We appreciate your feedback on the layout as well. Every home has its special quirks, and we’re grateful you shared your perspective.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Obx fun

Great time at a great house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Spring Break

Wonderful location and everything we needed! Close to the beach and games for every age during the one day of rain.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I don’t usually write reviews but this one I was so happy with the experience that I decided to. The absolute only thing I had to complain about was that the house is very difficult to find from the road even without GPS - especially at night. But other than that - it was clean, spacious, constant communication from the host, most everything we needed was there to cook meals - stores and amenities very conveniently located. Liquor store Harris Teeter, restaurants, two or three minute drive away. Excellent strip for walking and very conveniently beach access. Seven years living in Virginia and never been to the Outer Banks. Definitely going back and definitely choosing THIS property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carpe Dune was great! The location was excellent and the house was perfect for our family. The kitchen was very well equipped. Everything was super clean when we checked in and just as advertised.
Sunrise from the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax and recharge

Perfect location for a relaxing family vacation. Loved the short walk to the beach everyday. The house was a perfect fit for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cottage

Loved our stay in Carpe Dune! Granddaughter did not want to leave. Weather was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
Hello Rose, Thank you for your feedback! That is awesome and so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay with us! I will be sharing this with the homeowner, we hope to have you all come back with us in the future! :) - Your friends at Seaside Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Great house with lots of room! Very comfortable with everything needed in the kitchen! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2023
Thank you for such great feedback! We love to hear our guests satisfaction and will share with all team members including the homeowner! We hope to have you all back in the future, thank you. Your Friends of Seaside Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer fun

The property was very nice and was a perfect fit for our family. Hopefully we will be able to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach dream

What a pleasant surprise. This property was everything it boasted and more. Absolutely perfect. Already planning our next trip!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2024
Tami, We are thrilled to hear that you all enjoyed your stay at Carpet Dune on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy your summer and come back to see us soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot to enjoy the beach!

First time we ever stayed at the beach and we loved it. This spot was wonderful! Quick and convenient to the beach. Was easy to go back when the kids got too hot or you forgot something! Sit out on the beach as dusk fell and really enjoy the colors of the sky and ocean. Many restaurants within a short drive and Harris Teeter just down the road when you want to cook and more people show up and you need more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy Oceanfront Cottage

We were very happy with our stay here. We were two women and the house had enough space for us to both spend time together and separately. The proximity to the beach was perfect, we spent many hours on the deck looking at the ocean. The living room furniture isn’t that comfortable though. That was our only wish, that it had been better for lounging.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2023
Hi Tavia, thank you for such great feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your time here on the OBX and with Seaside! We hope to have you all come back in the future. :) Your Friends of Seaside,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crap Weather - Phenomenal House!!!

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Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our off-season stay

We visited in the off-season because of our work schedule and because we don't want to fight the crowds. So our time was over our Christmas break. The place was beautiful only about 150 yards from the beach. We had a little trouble finding it when we arrived after dark because the entrance is not well marked. Once we found it and got linens (somehow that had gotten missed but the staff responded very quickly when we call. We had a great, relaxing time and look forward to another visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway!

The house was adorable. The location was perfect. Steps to the beach. The decks with swing and hammock were a great space for some quiet time. We had our young adult kids and their girlfriends with us, so the layout of this home was perfect! There were some minor cleaning issues, but i brought cleaning supplies so it all worked out. Overall great house in a great location. Shops and stores easily accessible...i recommend getting bikes with the beach accessories credit! Great family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication
The overall condition of the house was great. The only disappointment was that there was a sand dune directly in front of us impeding our view. I would recommend also to get lighting by the driveway. Check in was later and we had absolutely no idea which building as it was 730pm and dark. There is an absolute eye sore blocking the house from the road and at first we thought that was our place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place, partially obstructed view

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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