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The Sandcastle is steps away from the beach!

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Southern Shores, NC
  • Duck Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • H2OBX Waterpark
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Sandcastle is steps away from the beach!

A beloved Outer Banks rental, Sandcastle is conveniently located in Southern Shores, a short ride to Duck and Kitty Hawk restaurants and shopping. The funky beach decor gives this home a unique feel.
On the main floor, there is the living room/ kitchen area with a flat screen TV, 4 bedrooms (2 Queen, 1 Double and 1 with Twins) and 2 baths (tub and shower). On the lower level, there is a den with a futon, flat screen TV, full bathroom with a standup shower (no tub) and a laundry room. The downstairs area is not included in the sleeping space. Separate entrance downstairs. No interior stairwell.
Property amenities include CATV, internet access, fireplace, dishwasher, under the house parking, sundeck, enclosed outdoor shower, screened porch and laundry. Sand toys and some beach accessories included. Approximately 240 yards to the beach!

NO SMOKING.
NO PETS.
NO PARTIES.
MUST BE 25 YEARS OLD OR OLDER TO RENT.
ONLY EIGHT GUESTS PER RESERVATION.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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, or check out an event or a game at Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Center.
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Map
Southern Shores, NC

What's nearby

  • Duck Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Duck Woods Country Club - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • The Sanderling Spa - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 23 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Village Table And Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Treehouse Coffee Co - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sandcastle is steps away from the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sandcastle is steps away from the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sandcastle is steps away from the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Sandcastle is steps away from the beach! located?

This family-friendly Kitty Hawk holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Greenleaf Gallery. Duck Boardwalk and Aqua Spa are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RaffiKatie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very fun and family-friendly stay! We will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! It was perfect for our family of 4. We were easily able to walk to the beach. We enjoyed eating out on the screened in porch. The home was clean! And communication was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We already booked next summer at this gem! The location couldn’t be better. You can walk into Duck in under 20 minutes, the beach is a super short walk down the street, and the house has everything we needed for a great time.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Can't say enough good things about this property!!!

This was our 6 year staying here. My family absolutely loves this place. A very short walk to the beach, always clean, and the best is you have a traffic light to get out onto the main road. Such a short drive to Duck for the famous Duck Donuts. Will be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good proximity to beach. Very short walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenyon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and easy to access. Short distance to the beach. Quiet street. Well stocked for beach activities and family night. short distance to Duck downtown and Food Lion
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, amazing experience, no issues
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful home just a few minutes from the beach. An absolutely wonderful experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

First time

Great location Cozy place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Nice spot for a family vacation

This place was a great location for us. The beqch is a short walk and the beach wasnt crowded! I like that there is a stop light off the main road, it helps with the traffic from Duck. Duck is a very short drive and Currituck lighthouse and 4x4 driving is just 25 to 30 minutes north. The house layout is great for our separate families with different bathrooms and bedrooms on each end of the house. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Fantastic place for a small fanily

Everything we wanted for a small family vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley S.

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

Amazing

We had an amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Obed P.

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

Great stay!

Wonderful experience due to convenient location. The place was well managed and organized. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Awesome location!

Awesome location! This was the 5th year we have been here and it has been fantastic every year! The owner is very responsive and great to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Great location

Great location not costing an arm and leg!! Nice quiet neighborhood away from, but still close to the hustle and bustle of the commercial tourist area. Easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Great location

Very nice house within walking distance of the beach. Also being a private beach was very nice. The house was very accommodating and in close proximity to some fine dining.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K.

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

Very nice.

Nice property. Close to beach. Lots of space for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew b.

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

Good times

We all liked this place and will be staying here next time we come back. Liked the layout of the house. Nice short walk to the beach. We have stayed down in nags head and kill devil and this location seemed less busy and noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine B.

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

Vacation at Sandcastle

The house is very comfortable and well set up for families. Location is great with an easy walk to the beach. I would recommend a new propane grill. Owners are very responsive when contacted. Overall a great week at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B., Michigan

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

Relaxing location

This is a wonderful place in a great location that is close to everything. We enjoyed the short walk to the Ocean to watch the sun rise and a short drive to watch it set.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Sandcastle

We had a great time. Close to the beach on a quiet street.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff O.

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

Great location in the Outer Banks

This was our first trip to the Outer Banks and the location was perfect, north of Kitty Hawk and yards from the beach. The house has a great setup for a family vacation. We all enjoyed it a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

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

Great Week

We had a great week at the Sandcastle. We enjoyed how close we were to the beach which really helped with having small children. The beach was not crowded which was also nice. The house had everything we needed. Very close to the town of Duck. We saw deer in the yard daily. We will come back when we get the opportunity.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne H.

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

Kitty Hawk

Overall quiet and comfortable. Some items were missing but most were provided within a day or two. Close to beach. Side roads were hard to see after dark. Grocery stores and restaurants were fairly close.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Shari Stevens

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Why they chose this property

My parents purchased the Sandcastle for a vacation home. We have enjoyed many years of our family being together on special holidays as well as for weeks in the summer. As we are now the owners of the home, we will continue offer a place where memories can be made!

What makes this property unique

The house is on the beach side of the main highway, allowing for an easy walk to the beach without dealing with traffic.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests