Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Colington Harbour, a neighbourhood in Kill Devil Hills. Nags Head Woods Preserve and Jockey's Ridge State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Paradise Fun Park. Consider Outer Banks Brewing Station for a night out or Full Throttle Speedway if you're travelling with kids. 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.
Outer Banks Brewing Station - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
Kill Devil Hills Beach - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
Wright Brothers National Memorial - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
The Jolly Roger Restaurant - 12 min drive
Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - 9 min drive
Circle K - 9 min drive
Dairy Queen - 9 min drive
Outer Banks Brewing Station - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Canal-Front OBX Home w/Dock + Hot Tub/Kayaks/Paddleboards + Bring Your Boat! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Canal-Front OBX Home w/Dock + Hot Tub/Kayaks/Paddleboards + Bring Your Boat!?
As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canal-Front OBX Home w/Dock + Hot Tub/Kayaks/Paddleboards + Bring Your Boat! on 9 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,854, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Canal-Front OBX Home w/Dock + Hot Tub/Kayaks/Paddleboards + Bring Your Boat!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Canal-Front OBX Home w/Dock + Hot Tub/Kayaks/Paddleboards + Bring Your Boat!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Canal-Front OBX Home w/Dock + Hot Tub/Kayaks/Paddleboards + Bring Your Boat!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Canal-Front OBX Home w/Dock + Hot Tub/Kayaks/Paddleboards + Bring Your Boat! located?
This family-friendly Kill Devil Hills holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Albemarle Sound, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Kill Devil Hills Beach. Nags Head Beach and Wright Brothers National Memorial are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great stay. Loved having the water right in our backyard. Well stocked for water activities and convenient to attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the waterfront location and took advantage of the kayaks, paddleboards, and other water gear. It's great to know the home was a convenient base for exploring the Outer Banks as well. We truly appreciate you choosing Bluewater Retreat Beach House and would love to welcome you back for another stay!
The house was beautiful and offered lots of space and things to do. Everything was clean and organized. We had a great time. Thank you Darcie for being a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the house and had plenty of space to relax and make memories together. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate your kind words.
Everything about the property, the owners, and the experience was fantastic! The house was clean, spacious, and in a great location. The available amenities gave us plenty of things to do. We were provided with lots of pertinent information about the property in advance and the owners quickly answered the remaining couple of questions that we had. Our whole family had a blast and would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a place to stay on the outer banks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear your family had such a great time and enjoyed the home, amenities, and convenient location. It means so much to know our communication and property information helped make your stay seamless. Thank you for recommending Bluewater Retreat Beach House—we truly appreciate it and would love to welcome you and your family back to the Outer Banks anytime!
We were so impressed with the clear and thorough communication from our host. It made everything smooth as she was accessible, accommodating to our needs, and friendly. The home was clean, spacious, and well stocked with the essential supplies to get us started. We utilized the hot tub, paddle boards, and game rooms often. There were plenty of cozy areas to gather, relax, eat, or hang out. We would definitely come back for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home and were able to take advantage of the hot tub, paddle boards, and game rooms. It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and we would love to welcome you back to Bluewater Retreat anytime!
Bluewater retreat exceeds our expectations!Enjoyed our morning, coffee overlooking the canal, by either relaxing in the comfort of the sunroom off the master bedroom, or by enjoying it on the nice oversize deck on the main level!The house was very beautiful and clean with comfortable furniture and beds! The kitchen had everything we needed! Very well equipped!We loved having access to the dock, kayaks, paddle boards, and the game room, activities!Plus, the beautiful large Hot tub on the patio was especially enjoyed in the quiet evenings of this beautiful quiet neighborhood.The hosts were very responsive and very helpful!! Every part of our stay was so enjoyable!If you are looking for a peaceful Outer Banks getaway with great amenities and plenty of room for family and friends, this is the place! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled that Bluewater Retreat exceeded your expectations and that you were able to enjoy so many of the things we love about the property—from morning coffee overlooking the canal in the sunroom and on the deck, to relaxing evenings in the hot tub.
We're so glad you found the home comfortable, clean, and well-equipped, and that you were able to take advantage of the dock, kayaks, paddle boards, game room, and all the amenities. One of our favorite features is the peaceful setting in Colington Harbor, and we're delighted that you enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and beautiful surroundings.
Thank you for your kind words about our responsiveness as hosts. It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We would love to welcome you back to Bluewater Retreat anytime for another Outer Banks getaway!