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OBX Life II – The Perfect Outer Banks Vacation Ocean, Sound, and Park Views!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets Nags Head
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master bed room bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

OBX Life II – The Perfect Outer Banks Vacation Ocean, Sound, and Park Views!

Between the Ocean & Sound | Private Pool | Walk to Beach, Pier & Dining | Pet Friendly

Welcome to OBX Life II, a beautifully located Outer Banks vacation rental in Nags Head offering the ultimate “park the car and relax” experience. Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Roanoke Sound, this coastal retreat features soundside sunset views, ocean views, and overlooks your private pool and Whalebone Park—making it an ideal choice for families, couples, and pet-friendly getaways.

Located right next to Whalebone Park, OBX Life II is especially popular with families traveling with kids, while the unbeatable walkable location keeps everyone happy.

Recent Update: The exterior has been freshly painted a coastal blue. Updated photos coming soon!

Prime Nags Head Location – Walk to Everything

OBX Life II is perfectly positioned near the best attractions in Nags Head and South Nags Head. Guests love being able to walk to nearly everything they need:

Beach access directly across the street

Jennette’s Pier (across the street – fishing, sightseeing & beach access)

Sam & Omie’s Restaurant – 275 feet

Dune Burger – 100 feet

Fat Boys - Ice cream shop & deli nearby

Cahoon’s Supermarket – 450 feet

Outer Banks jogging & bike trail – across the street

Tanger Outlets Nags Head – 1 mile

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center – 15 minutes away
Pirates Cove Marina 5 minutes away

Downtown Manteo – minutes away

This central location makes OBX Life II one of the most convenient Outer Banks beach rentals for guests who want to experience it all.

OBX Life II Property Details
3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps Families Comfortably

Upper Level
Open kitchen, dining, and living area with large TV

Access to rear deck with sound views and sunset skies

Queen bedroom with TV

Bunk bedroom with two bunk sets (twin-over-twin and twin-over-full)

Full bathroom

Laundry room

Lower Level
King bedroom with TV

Full bathroom

Access to rear deck and private pool area

Direct access to fenced dog run

Outdoor Features
Private swimming pool (open May 1 – October 1; not heated)

Fenced dog run (perfect for pet-friendly stays)

Outdoor shower

Carport with picnic table

Charcoal grill

Multiple decks with outdoor furniture

Additional Information

Quilts and pillows provided

Blankets may or may not be available (guests are encouraged to bring their own)

Guests supply paper products and cleaning items

Please bring any personal items needed for a comfortable vacation

Why Choose OBX Life II?

If you’re searching for a pet-friendly Outer Banks vacation rental, close to the beach, pier, restaurants, shopping, and outdoor activities, OBX Life II delivers comfort, convenience, and classic OBX charm—all in one unbeatable location.
From sunrise beach walks to soundside sunsets, OBX Life II offers the relaxed coastal lifestyle that keeps guests returning year after year.

Book your stay today and experience OBX Life—Outer Banks living at its best.

*****THIS HOUSE IS NOT ADVERTISED ON CRAIG'S LIST. (Please be aware of anyone asking you to wire money we do not ask our guest to ever wire money)*****

Note to Guests
This property is not listed on Craigslist. We will never ask you to wire money.
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Nags Head

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Whalebone, a neighbourhood in Nags Head. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway 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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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Jennette's Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whalebone Junction - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whalebone Junction Information Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Outlets Nags Head - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does OBX Life II – The Perfect Outer Banks Vacation Ocean, Sound, and Park Views! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is OBX Life II – The Perfect Outer Banks Vacation Ocean, Sound, and Park Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at OBX Life II – The Perfect Outer Banks Vacation Ocean, Sound, and Park Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at OBX Life II – The Perfect Outer Banks Vacation Ocean, Sound, and Park Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OBX Life II – The Perfect Outer Banks Vacation Ocean, Sound, and Park Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OBX Life II – The Perfect Outer Banks Vacation Ocean, Sound, and Park Views! located?

Located in Whalebone, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Whalebone Junction and Outer Banks Beaches. Whalebone Junction Information Center and Outlets Nags Head are also within 10 minutes.

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. 79 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jessica K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very comfortable and a great location for our group. Owner was extremely responsive to questions and kind enough to extend our check-out time. Given the guests had to make beds with provided sheets, I would have expected cleaner mattress protectors, pillows, and comforters. All of the above needed an upgrade.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean. It had a nice layout. The pool was one of the nicest I've ever had at a rental and very clean. I really enjoyed my week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Vacation

Was a short stay to see family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

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

Perfect House For Us

Everything was as described in the listing, the house was clean and had everything we needed. We had a lot of windy days and rough surf with double red flags on the beach so the pool got a lot of use. The location in Nags Head meant we never had to drive far. If you're headed down, I can't recommend the Dolphin watch (the magnet is on the fridge) and the night-time bioluminescence kayak tour.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren F.

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

Kids and girls getaway

Great stay and convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent H.

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

Wonderful Vacation

Beautiful house with easy access to beach, pool and playground.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl R.

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

Great Stay!

We can’t say enough great things about our stay! Mike is a wonderful host and the house was just perfect. The location couldn’t be better with access to beach, restaurant, market, pier etc all within a 1 minute walk. Thank you for everything!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location. Great host. Could be cleaner

This house is located in a great location, just across the street from Jeanette’s pier and right beside Whalebone Park, perfect for kids. Great host and easy to work with. Unfortunately the cleanliness of the house was disappointing. It was also interesting the only cups in the house were either coffee cups or wine glasses, neither of which are suitable for children.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Not peach , but sweet !

Everything was wonderful…. However we were delayed at airport. Didn’t get there till midnight, was looking for a peachy colored house… as on Vrbo app. But it was blue 😂
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer I.

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

Girls Trip - August 2024

Where do I even start about our trip. From the moment we walked in the door, you were in Paradise. The house was perfect. The location, well you could not ask for a better location. The beach is right across the street and the sound view from the upper deck is amazing. The most beautiful sunsets. The pool was amazing, and our girls loved it especially coming home from the beach and washing off and then spending time in the pool. The host was amazing. The few very small questions that I had, the immediately responded. You are in walking distance of the shops. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Experience! Will Be Back Next Year!

We are thoroughly pleased with this home, location and Owner! We stayed for 2 weeks which included the first week with some family for our beach wedding and the second week, just us for our honeymoon. The home was not too big and not too small, just right. At first we thought that the 3 levels would seclude people, but the space and layout worked out perfectly. The pool was a good size (watch out for the sharp drop off about 5 or 6 steps in!), plenty of chairs to lounge around on, nice porch swing on the back lower deck to enjoy beautiful Sound sunsets in the evenings. The Owner is right that you could potentially park your car and not move it again until you are ready to leave. The location is great! We happen to love Sam & Omie's, so knew that it would be a good spot for us to begin with. The Pier is a wonderful addition and we walked to it a few times during our stay. The Beach Access is so close that you dont feel it is a chore to walk there from the house. Especially if using the beach buggy that is provided. We only encountered one hiccup while there and that was when the dryer couldnt be turned on due to a stripped Start Knob. I emailed the Owner that evening and he had someone at the house the very next day to fix it. He was also very apologetic for the misshap. Never have we encounted Owners that are this quick to make sure that we were satisfied and comfortable. The Owners could be reached at any time, day or night for any reason, if needed. Luckily, we did not need to bother them because we had everything that we needed! Our favorite places to eat are at Sam & Omies and Blue Moon. We tried the Blue Moon on the suggestion of the Owners and thought it was some of the best food on the island that we have ever had. We will certainly go back there each year for a meal or two! We plan on booking this property each summer for our vacations for many years to come. Thank you to the Owners for allowing us to use your space. We enjoyed ourselves very much in your lovely home!

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Highly recommend

Of all the places we have stayed, OBX Life 2 has the most comfortable beds and living room furniture. More than that, the location is perfect, and the views of the sound and the ocean are relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

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

Much needed family vacation

A wonderful stay. The location was absolutely perfect. If you forget anything there are shops walking distance. A must stay. We can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Pure Bliss

We’ve stayed here many times over the years but this was our first with children. It was a pure bliss week and magical! The house is as always, clean, well stocked, roomy, ideal location, and decorated to perfection! We love this property and cannot wait to come back next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina B., Annapolis, MD

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

Great stay!

This house was perfect for our family’s week in the Outer Banks. Convenient location and the house was exactly as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Tracy W.

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

Good location

The house was clean & it is in a very convenient location. We loved being able to walk to Sam and Omies. The pool was great & 2 outdoor showers with warm water were nice as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

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

Great Vacation get away

We just got home today. We had a great stay. Mike is great to work with, I couldn’t find our linens and he was so quick to respond to my message and help me locate them. The house was spaced out nicely to where you aren’t on top of each other. The yard space was perfect for my French bulldog. The kids really enjoyed the pool after coming back from the beach each day. The park within walking distance was a great bonus as well. Google maps had me alittle worried about the distance to the beach, but not a issue at all, from the house to my feet touching the sand was maybe 2 mins. Can’t wait to book with Mike again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

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

Great family rental near the beach

Really nice spot right across the street from the beach and Jennette's pier. The kids loved the bunk beds room, and although one of the beds was fairly squeaky, mostly everyone slept well. Being right next to the playground is really nice for families with little kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Susan B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Overall Review

Property is not in great repair and needs some attention. Hot water did not work in master bathroom or kitchen. Faucet in kitchen was not working properly. There were no glasses in the property other than wine glasses. Property did not appear that clean. The property is okay but is not as good as it looks online.

10/10 Excellent

Rob J.

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

Nice location.

House is well maintained and cared for. Location is wonderful. First time staying in Nags Head, typically go to Avon. It was nice to be able to walk the area rather than drive all the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey R.

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

Very accommodating

We had a very relaxing stay and it was very accommodating. I have a 2 year old and she had a blast as well. Great property and we are going to make this a yearly vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

sunny a.

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

End of summer

The house was wonderful. Great location and near everything. Nice way to end the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Regina h.

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

Great time Great place

Great time Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ellen M., Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

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

Excellent location!

We have been traveling to this area of the Outer Banks for many years and this was, by far, our best experience. The house was perfect for our stay-my husband and I, our adult daughter and my Dad. There is a nice pool, a dog run right off the first floor bedroom which offered a safe place to let our dog out. The location was awesome, we could walk to the beach and to Jeanette’s Pier. The view from the decks were very nice. Most of all the property manager, Mike was great! He was very responsive and made our travel experience easy. Highly recommend this property and will be going back hopefully again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

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

You saved our summer!

From my family to yours, thank you so much for such an incredible accommodation. You literally saved our summer! We visited with another family (6 people in total) and the house was perfect for our families. The location was so incredibly convenient (quiet strip across from the beach) and the house afforded a lot of charm - I can tell how much warmth and love you put into the place. The back deck and pool area for were perfect for early evening cocktails and appetizers. Mike - thanks again for being so responsive - we will definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mike Olson

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Mike and Renee Olson. They met in OBX during our college summer breaks 1987 - 1993. Mike was an Ocean Rescue Lifeguard for Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head Ocean Rescue. Renee worked at Capt'n Franks and Birthday Suits. They have two children Meganne and Max. They enjoy the Outer Banks and know it very well. They thought this house would be perfect because it's not too big and is the perfect size for one or two families. The price is very reasonable for all you get.

Why they chose this property

When we decided to purchase our second rental home the perfect location was a priority to us. Having everything you need close by and not have to fight traffic is important so you can settle in fast and start enjoying your vacation. Restaurants, beach, shopping, fishing, are all in walking an from the house. Also, having the longest and first cement pier with an aquarium across the street is EXCITING!

What makes this property unique

The sunsets views overlooking the sound are incredible you must have your camera ready from the back deck! Walking out 1000' on Jennette's pier and watching the Porpoises play! So close to restaurants, shopping, and of course the beach.

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