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Gypsea Rose
Gypsea Rose - Oceanfront
Gypsea Rose
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8228.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Southern Shores, NC
  • Place, Duck Woods Country Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Duck Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Ground Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Level Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Main Level En Suite

1 King Bed

Main Level En Suite

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Ground Level Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level En Suite

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Main Level En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Semi-Private Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Gypsea Rose - Southern Shores, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays

Tucked into the Dunes of Southern Shores, "Gypsea Rose" offers the best of everything! Step out and taste the salty air while you walk towards the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean on your private boardwalk to the beach. On those cooler nights, bring along a blanket so you can nestle yourself on the sand or take advantage of the dune top deck which offers built in seating, while you watch the dolphins play in water and listen to the waves roll in. This home is pet friendly, so your fur babies can join you on vacation too!

"Gypsea Rose" is a historical, classic, cottage featuring a hot tub and rec room for your enjoyment, as well as a gas grill and outdoor seating for those nights that you want to stay in! Take an early morning jog or leisurely walk along the paved bike paths to explore the nearby towns such as Duck and Southern Shores. If you are looking for a romantic getaway, or small family vacation, you will not regret staying at "Gypsea Rose" and we are certain this will become your home away from home!

Ground Level: Parking for 4 Vehicles, Bedroom w/Queen & Bunk Set, Full Bath, Sitting Area, Garage w/Ping Pong Table, Washer & Dryer.

Main Level: Master Bedroom w/King w/Jacuzzi, Master Bedroom w/Queen, Bedroom w/2 Twins, Full Hall Bath, Kitchen, Dining Area, 2 Living Areas.

Seasonal community parking passes provided and must be displayed in vehicle when parking in designated areas including beach accesses, tennis courts, Soundview Park, and marinas.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Vacation Rental Agreement must be signed within 24 hours to confirm booking. Agreement will be sent upon booking. Leaseholder must be 24 years old.
Pets are permitted only in homes advertised as pet-friendly and are limited to a maximum of 2 dogs.

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Nor'Banks Sailing and Children at Play Museum are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Southern Shores, NC

What's nearby

  • Duck Woods Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Aycock Brown Welcome Center - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Kitty Hawk Pier - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cosmos Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shore Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gypsea Rose - Southern Shores, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Gypsea Rose - Southern Shores, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

As of 14 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gypsea Rose - Southern Shores, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays on 14 June 2026 start from AU$1,726, 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 Gypsea Rose - Southern Shores, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gypsea Rose - Southern Shores, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gypsea Rose - Southern Shores, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gypsea Rose - Southern Shores, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Kitty Hawk Beach and Duck Woods Country Club. Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Duck Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 43 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie T.

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

Family vacation

Great location. Great house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Laura R.

Needs maintenance

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, cozy home
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Back for a second week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This old cottage is actually very comfy and we love the street. There were recent updates- new carpet in the living area, new firepit. I hope the windows in the dining room are next on the list.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Great week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very happy with Gypsea Rose. Location couldn’t be better. House is older but has lots of character and was comfortable and well appointed. We loved the layout. Would rent again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

Gypsea fun Morris family!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is second time we stayed at this property -love the location and house is perfect for our family... love the seclusion and fun game room downstairs!! Our only concern was light in dining room does not turn off -do not remember that from last year-may want to check electric to it! Outdoor shower was great this year too !!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Cute place

I love the unique layout of the house, it fit our needs perfectly. Getting to just walk out the door and the beach is right there was a huge plus. We loved sitting on the porch in the evenings having a drink to the sound of the waves rolling in. We did notice the sliding door handle was broken and we couldn’t find a measuring cup. The dryer also had some kind of residue inside and it did get on a piece of clothing but didn’t ruin anything else thankfully. Overall I would definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely home - shows some unattended water damage to bathroom doors. Lighting in smaller bathrooms is poor when using showers. Very nice floor plan if you have multiple families in your group. Very close to ocean. Would definitely book again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Maidens, VA

Old style feel

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I love being in an unpretentious, old style beach house. We 7( 4 children under 11) have enjoyed staying in Gypsea Rose for the past 4 years- this year for 2 weeks. The kitchen is not for a cook- limited space but doable. The owners have been good about updating some things each year. We love how accessible the beach is.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Lynchburg, VA

Gypsae Rose Family Fun #6

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family had another wonderful reunion and beach experience at Gypsae Rose this year! The house was clean as usual and we had a nice variety of weather to enjoy, including cool enough on two days to use the outdoor hot tub. Management had replaced a worn deck/patio door with a new door that worked very well. Very happy with all aspects of the house and management.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Great location!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Really liked the property as far as the views/location. Outside deck area oceanfront was phenomenal...that’s where we spent much of our time. Loved the privacy of the hot tub area but were disappointed by the temperature of the water.... needed to be hotter but seemed like an older tub. The house was comfortable and a very unique setup.... could use a bit of updates in the kitchen and bathrooms. With all that said we enjoyed our week there and would go back!!!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Cole S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Horrible and moldy. Infested with bugs and ants. You will probably wake up with them crawling on you like we did. Rusty outdated appliances, even something as simple as ping pong paddles weren’t replaced. Broken and old. You can’t set down food or a drink without ants getting in it in a second. It’s literally infested with them. I notified them of the issues 30 minutes after getting there and didn’t hear anything back for 3 or 4 days and that’s only because I kept reaching out. Currently waiting from them to view my report and try to get at least partially reimbursed for this nightmare of a vacation home. Nothing good about it other than the location. DO NOT STAY HERE. We will be posting about our experience on every platform we can until we hear something back. Didn’t even feel like vacation coming home to this dump every day. So sad.
Ants
Ants
Dirty
Dirty
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

Amazing location and ocean access!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this oceanfront home. So comfortable and beachy. The sunrises are gorgeous, the beds comfortable. Lots of books and comfy seating. The hot tub is amazing. The location felt central. We did trip a fuse but within a half hour of notifying the rental company, someone was there to fix it. The fuse box is hidden behind the flag hanging in the game room, in case you need to know! We also asked for the hot tub to be cleaned, and again, someone was there within the hour and took care of it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B.

Comfortable Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable oceanfront home that allows pets, a big plus for us. The home was clean, not fancy with multiple levels and bedrooms. The only drawback were the decks as small children and dogs would be able to fit through the railings and areas where there were no barriers offering a escape route. This is the only reason we would not rent this home again.We prefer "flat top" homes as we like the simplicity, but they are becoming more difficult to find.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carol V.

Wonderful Beach House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time at Gypsea Rose! The on line photos & descriptions are accurate. The house is spacious & comfortable. It was very clean. The beds were very comfy, as was the furniture. If you like to read, bring reading lights with you. The oceanfront location was fabulous. We enjoyed the deck. One downside: We couldn't use the jetted soaker tub in the upstairs bedroom; there wasn't enough hot water to fill the tub & cover the jets. Therefore the jets couldn't be turned on. Overall the house was wonderful. We'd definitely come back. Pro tip: Order from Southern Shores Pizza.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rea S.

Ocean view.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall good. Excellent proximity to ocean, shops and restaurants. Would rent again. Needed- upgrade bathrooms, uncover steps to beach. Deep sand going to ocean was hard to manage for us old folks. We used the public access. No staples in kitchen. Other properties have had spices, salt,pepper. No instructions for use of tv. Fans and ac were hard to figure out. No electricity in the sun room. Alarm went off from uk origin.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Rebekah B.

Could use a little TLC

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The pictures are a little deceiving. The location was PERFECT, the hot tub was clean & maintained. The house and amenities were comfortable enough, but maybe not worth the price tag. We wouldn't rent this place again. The kitchen needs updating - but the bathrooms .... wow, three of the four bathrooms were so dark and dank - all three are in major need of an overhaul. It was like taking a shower in a coffin.. and if you're a lady, trying to shave lady 's downright dangerous. We collectively decided to share the master bathroom between the 7 of us. Otherwise, this place was pretty unremarkable for the price tag. Nothing awful (except the bathrooms), nothing great (except the location).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

Wonderful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time in this house. The location is great, close to everything and the oceanfront is OCEANFRONT! The beach is right off the porch and the view from the deck and inside the house is fabulous. And it was great we could bring our dogs with us. House has an interesting layout, is well maintained and we had no complaints. There are plenty of books and games to occupy non-beach time.The only issue we had (which was not really an issue for us) was with the WIFI strength. There is a good signal in the living, family room, deck and kitchen, but there was no signal in the master bedroom and the downstairs bedroom so the televisions in those rooms we unable to stream shows. They need to install a router with better range.Other than that, everything was perfect. Thanks for a great, relaxing vacation.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Martha R.

A very sad and neglected beach house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: In answering your questions:"Was the property description accurate regarding the location?" = Yes"Was the property clean and well maintained?" = NO"Did the owner or manager provide good service?" = Manager, yes"Would you recommend this property to a friend or relative?" = NO, ABSOLUTELY NOBeach Realty has been a respectable management company for years and years, but they need to release themselves from the VRBO arrangement they have with "Gypsea Rose". This property is damaging the good reputation of Beach Realty. We have been staying in properties at the Outer Banks for over 30 years, and have never seen a property that was so very neglected, in very poor condition, unsafe and unhealthy. There was mold on walls in general living spaces where past flooding had been, jagged rusted baseboards where children or pets could cut their feet in every bathroom, toilets not flushing properly, showerhead not attached and hanging out of the wall, and a deck and steps to the beach that were unsafe and dangerous. The splintering wood and the nails sticking up all over the deck and steps were far too dangerous, so we used the public beach access so we wouldn't have any accidents. Management DID send a very kind gentleman with a hammer to hammer down some of the nails, but it is really up to the owner to maintain the property. We paid a premium price for a substandard property.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
I was very dissapointed in this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Pam H.

October at Gypsea Rose

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Though dated and with a small kitchen, Grysea Rose is exceedingly comfortable. The location is perfect- this is our third weekly rental. Off season, we prefer to open the windows: the dining room windows really need replacing, as they are hard to raise and sometimes lower on their own(!). We called about the microwave malfunctioning but this was not addressed. Unsure if we will rent again, there are houses that appear in better condition for the same$.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Pam J.

This house almost ruined our vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The lovely pictures posted do not reflect the poor condition of this home. Upon arrival, although the house was clean, we immediately noticed that the house smelled of mold and mildew and is not well maintained. The stove/oven quit working the first day. The gas grill was not an option because although it did light, the burners and deflectors were badly mangled and dirty. After a strong rainstorm, water was dripping from the ceiling in at least 4 of the rooms. The realtor salvaged our vacation by moving us to a different rental on the third day because the condition of this house was so bad.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Stephanie O.

Location location location! But that's it.

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location on the beach but that's where the glory ends. The house desperately needs to be updated. It's difficult to discern if it was dirty or just dingy. The view is beautiful from the deck and kitchen table. We arrived to a broken ground floor window which felt super unsafe because there was no deadbolted door between that room and the house. There was also a broken glass candle holder and racial slur etched into the wood of the outdoor shower. The air conditioner shut off a few times. There isn't a recycling bin. The outside is in poor condition with overgrown bushes and trash on the property. I addressed the candle, broken window, and air conditioner with the rental company. The rental company didn't address the concerns except to throw out the candle holder so I didn't bother reporting the rest. Oh and it smells like a damp house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

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

Great house and location

This house is spacious and the best part is that it is only a few steps from the beach. Enjoyed our stay and would recommend this beach home to anyone coming to the Outer Banks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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