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DolphinInnOBX- 7BR, Pirate Ship, Steps to Ocean, Pool, Golf, Gym, Pickleball,

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The DolphinInnOBX seven bedroom beach house, located in Southern Shores, OBX
Private Pool and Hot Tub.  Pool is on the sunny south side of the house.
Cable w/ premium channels, NetFlix, 600 DVDs. Or enjoy a family game night
Private 8' x 14' Amish-built Pirate Ship
Enjoy the sunrise or sunset from our deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 17278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

BR 1 - Captain's Quarters

1 King Bed

BR 2 - Surf Shack

1 Queen Bed

BR 3 - Nani's Room

1 King Bed

BR 4- Adirondack Room

1 King Bed

BR 5 - Crew's Quarters

2 Single Bunk Beds

BR 6 - Pirate's Lair

1 Single Bunk Bed

BR 7 - Mermaid Lagoon

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

2nd Floor Landing Bathroom

Toilet · Hair dryer

Adirondack Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Captain's Quarters Private Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Kid's bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Nani’s Private Bathroom

Toilet · Hair dryer

Outdoor shower

Shower only

Surf Shack Private Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

DolphinInnOBX- 7BR, Pirate Ship, Steps to Ocean, Pool, Golf, Gym, Pickleball,

See last minute mid-Sept to mid-Oct week specials!

We rent Saturday - Saturday Mid-March - Mid-October. To book, select a Saturday as your start and end date. Now taking 2026 reservations. Book now to reserve your favorite week.

*** Free sheets and bath towels for any new booking (or save $250 if you bring your own) ***

New - Free Pickleball at nearby courts and West Side Athletic Club.

Bring friends and family together at the DolphinInnOBX, a seven-bedroom (12 bed) beach rental cottage in Southern Shores, just south of Duck, NC. Our beach house enjoys horizon ocean views and is a short 1.5-block (four-minute) walk to the beach. Enjoy a private pool, hot tub, pirate ship playground, wrap-around decks, and a landscaped yard. The Dolphin Inn, featured in Money magazine, was recognized for its quintessential beach atmosphere. The Dolphin Inn is pet-friendly, joining many Outer Banks' beaches and businesses.

The Dolphin Inn offers premium amenities like a fully outfitted kitchen, family-friendly gear, a complimentary in-home entertainment package and a guests-only fitness club membership.

Whether this is your first reunion or a decades-long tradition, reserve the Dolphin Inn for your beach getaway.

Make family memories that last a lifetime.

The main living area includes a master suite, full kitchen with bar, dining area, and reading corner. The wrap-around decks offer horizon ocean views. The generously appointed kitchen overlooks the welcoming great room with games, 600+ DVD movies, a gas Fireplace, a Large Screen Television with 5.1 channel surround sound and a wide-selection of free movies through NetFlix, Disney+, HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, etc.. The top floor also boasts a King Bedroom with a Private Bathroom and Jacuzzi Tub.

The second floor offers three sunny master bedrooms with private entrances to the wrap-around deck.

The first floor has three bedrooms with bunks and single beds, laundry, a full bath, an outdoor shower, and a Game Room.

Amenities include Free Wireless Internet, Golf Club membership privileges at the local Kilmarlic Golf Course, Gym, Olympic pool, pickleball, and tennis privileges at the WestSide Athletic Club, free boat launching privileges at a nearby Marina, and additional free tennis at nearby SSCA tennis courts. Bowling membership too! It’s just over two miles North to the town of Duck with great shopping and dining. Head South two miles to Kitty Hawk and you’ll find Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Carawan Seafood Co., Wal-mart, and other conveniences.

Entry Level: 3 Bedrooms (Crews' Quarters w/2 Bunk Sets, Pirates' Lair w/ pyramid bunk, Mermaids' Lagoon w/2 Singles), 1 Full Bath, Den with Wet Bar/Fridge/Microwave, Foosball, Streaming Channels, and DVD player. Enclosed Outside Shower and Gas Grill.

Level Two: 3 Bedrooms (Surf Shack w/Queen, Private Half Bath, Nani's Room w/King and Private Half Bath. Surf Shack and Nani's Room share a Tub/Shower, i.e., Jack and Jill Bath. Adirondack Room - 1 Master Suite w/King).

Top Floor: Lovely Living/Dining Area, Gourmet Kitchen w/ Granite Countertop, Gas Fireplace, Half Bath, Captain's Quarters Master Suite with King and Full Bath with Jacuzzi and a Wrap Around Deck.

Contact us for more information about our guest-friendly cancellation policy.

Keywords: House, Villa, Beach House, Cottage

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have set up the house for kids of all ages.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
A mature dog is welcome ($95 pet fee).
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The Dolphin Inn hosts family groups. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate non-family groups (e.g., high school or college groups)
During the main rental season, Mid-March to Mid-October, all rentals must check-in on Saturday and check-out on Saturday
Rental insurance is the responsibility of the guest. Please consider purchasing insurance for hurricanes or other health emergencies.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Nor'Banks Sailing and Children at Play Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Southern Shores, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Duck Woods Country Club - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 19 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rundown Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Great American Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Southern Shores Pizza & Deli - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does DolphinInnOBX- 7BR, Pirate Ship, Steps to Ocean, Pool, Golf, Gym, Pickleball, have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is DolphinInnOBX- 7BR, Pirate Ship, Steps to Ocean, Pool, Golf, Gym, Pickleball, pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at DolphinInnOBX- 7BR, Pirate Ship, Steps to Ocean, Pool, Golf, Gym, Pickleball,?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DolphinInnOBX- 7BR, Pirate Ship, Steps to Ocean, Pool, Golf, Gym, Pickleball,?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is DolphinInnOBX- 7BR, Pirate Ship, Steps to Ocean, Pool, Golf, Gym, Pickleball, located?

This family-friendly Kitty Hawk holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Kitty Hawk Pier. Kitty Hawk Beach and Aycock Brown Welcome Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jorge and Susannah Herrada

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Though we love to travel the world, our best memories happen at the Dolphin Inn. We bought the house when our kids still believed in the magic of pirates and princesses. These days, they don't ask us to play make believe on the Dolphin Inn's pirate ship playground. Still, a little magic happens when we're at the Dolphin Inn. Maybe it's the salt air or the slow pace, but we seem to laugh more. The kids linger longer at the table. They go for walks with us. We find time to play games, tell stories and rewatch favorite movies. It's a special place to our family. Maybe that's why we love to share it with other families. We hope we can help your family make memories at the Dolphin Inn.

Why they chose this property

The DolphinInnOBX beach house is conveniently located in Southern Shores. Southern Shores is just south of Duck with all their quaint shops, and north of Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head where there are lots of restaurants, shopping, and even putt putt golf and other fun activities for the kids. And Southern Shores has the benefit of private beaches to avoid the crowds.

What makes this property unique

Short four-minute walk to the beach. Horizon views of the ocean.

Private Amish-built pirate ship play house

Golf club membership (discounted members rates), marina membership (free boat launching), tennis and pickleball membership (free for our guests), gym membership (free for our guests), and bowling membership (discounted members rates).

95+ streaming subscriptions (e.g., Disney+, HBO, Hulu, ESPN, and even Motor Trend). 600+ DVD collection.

Languages:

English