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NEW LISTING!! Designer Home, Private Pool, 2 Blocks to the Beach, Sleeps 10

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Pool
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Wright Brothers National Memorial
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

NEW LISTING!! Designer Home, Private Pool, 2 Blocks to the Beach, Sleeps 10

Welcome to "Oh Buoy", a completely renovated designer home located oceanside in Kill Devils Hills on the Outer Banks.

Located at milepost 7 Oceanside, our 4 bedroom / 3 bath home with PRIVATE POOL is only 2 blocks to 1st Street Beach (lifeguards, showers & one of the best surf spots on OBX).

Oh Buoy offers an open concept living space, great for families or a group of friends. The pool, front decks, back lounge area, lower illuminated areas & pool deck all give plenty of space to spread out.

In addition to being only 2 blocks to the beach, our home is within walking distance to Goombay's Raw Bar & Grill, Beachside Bistro, Lost Treasure Golf, Max's, Publix Wrightsville Memorial, & Meekins Park.

We offer everything you need for the perfect beach trip! Beach chairs, umbrella, beach cart, sand toys, surfboard/boogie boards & cooler are included in your stay. We also provide all linens & towels.

Pool & outdoor shower open April 15- Oct 15

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2249386vb
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, 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

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Monument to a Century of Flight are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Outer Banks Mall and Outlets Nags Head. Ready for a night out? Consider Jolly Roger Restaurant and Outer Banks Brewing Station. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and ecotours nearby.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪3 Tequilas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does NEW LISTING!! Designer Home, Private Pool, 2 Blocks to the Beach, Sleeps 10 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is NEW LISTING!! Designer Home, Private Pool, 2 Blocks to the Beach, Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at NEW LISTING!! Designer Home, Private Pool, 2 Blocks to the Beach, Sleeps 10?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NEW LISTING!! Designer Home, Private Pool, 2 Blocks to the Beach, Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW LISTING!! Designer Home, Private Pool, 2 Blocks to the Beach, Sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW LISTING!! Designer Home, Private Pool, 2 Blocks to the Beach, Sleeps 10 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of beach and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf. Beach and Jolly Roger Restaurant are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raven R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! Shyla was easy to get in touch with and very accommodating for us. We loved our stay!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a good location, close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lakiesha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The temperature was not pool friendly, so we were not able to get in. However, It was very clean. The host was very informative and checked in daily to see if we needed anything. The experience was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very last minute rental and the host was more than accommodating. The property was perfect for me and my children. Super clean and exactly as advertised. Returning to this area soon and will definitely be trying to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonali K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for a family vacation with 4 adults and 5 little kids, it was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamillia G.

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

Excellent Stay

Wonderful residence, location and service!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean, easy walk to the beach! Host was super responsive and helpful! Loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy V.

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

Very nice property

Would definitely stay here again - great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2024
Tammy was a wonderful guest. They took great care of our home & was easy to communicate with! Come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

great time

relaxing weekend in a beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner did an incredible job with updating the house and providing everything that we needed. The decor was beautiful! Communication was quick and easy. We would definitely recommend this rental and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you Rebekah! Come back anytime! 😁
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay! House was perfect and well stocked with everything we needed. The pool is a good size and our 4 teens loved it. The walk to the beach is short and easy. Great screened in porch to enjoy the evening sunset. Shyla was super responsive and really helpful in sharing tips for beat places to eat. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime C.

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

Great house with a wonderful host!

Such care is put into the property, making it easy to enjoy a relaxing vacation with everything we needed! The convenience was so helpful - from the outdoor shower to clean up from the beach, the outdoor gear provided for the beach and pool, and the close proximity to walk to the beach. Shyla was wonderful - easy to reach out to with any questions and we enjoyed her recommendations on places to visit - we had a fantastic time at Pea Island. We would stay again for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

Great stay

Perfect location, loved the pool, and the host was amazing. Tons of great communication. The house itself is super cute! Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Fishing crew

Had a wonderful time ,ate good food and had good spirts at goombas one block up (thank god it was in walking distance)whould recommend this place to anyone who doesn't need an elevator
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

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

Excellent rental

Shyla and team were very accommodating, and the correspondence and connection was amazing. Besides some inclement weather which no one can control, it was a beautiful time of fellowship and getting together with our kids and grandchildren.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

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

Wonderful Home

The house was immaculately clean and had everything that we could possibly need for a week at the beach. The location was great and we were so close to everything. Would absolutely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Weekend stay

We came for a destination wedding on the beach. The weather was great, the house was perfect . We had a little issue with a toilet which was resolved in minutes by Shyla who got a hold of a plumber. Would definitely stay here again. Great location and all the amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline J.

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

Quick visit

Our family enjoyed our overnight stay. The host was very accommodating to our special needs. The house is well located and comfortable. The decor is charming and the kitchen is well furnished. We did not use the pool but we all wished we could have because it was very inviting and convenient. My daughter-in-laws all said they would love to rent it when they visit again.Thanks again for a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimie Lynn P.

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

It was my 50th birthday party we had a blast the house and the property was perfect .

My 50th birthday party was wonderful we had an exciting time with different family and friends coming and going throughout the week the property is less than five minutes to the beach and two or three minutes to a great drink and food. Everything was exactly like it was described in the pictures do not do the property justice it is beautiful the host had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2022
Thank you Jimie! I am so happy you all had a great trip for the 50th birthday! We would love to have you back. Have a wonderful summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

OBX24

This house and property was one of the best we have stayed in from the kitchen which had everything you could want to fix meals to the spacious open area great room. The screened front porch with picnic table for eating dinners. Had lunch downstairs on the other picnic table. Kids enjoyed the swing seats down there. We played games in that large area on the rainy day. Outside shower to wash sand off was great. Owner provided large cart that we fit 7 chairs 2 umbrellas and our kids beach toys to push to the beach. We all enjoyed the pool and covered seating under the deck after being on the hot beach. Owner was very helpful with suggestions for restaurants, groceries, activities, ice cream and coffee shops. Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina J.

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

Cozy & Sweet

We were happy to stay in “Oh Buoy” for our first ever OBX trip! The home was immaculate & perfect for our family! Our group of ten included my mom & dad, sister & her husband, myself & my husband, & my sister’s son, & my 3 kids (ages 4-10). The home is an open plan with the four bedrooms off of the combined kitchen & living room area. It’s definitely a cozy atmosphere, conducive to spending quality time together. Everyone commented on how comfortable the beds were! Our kids LOVED the bunk beds! The various porches & cozy outdoor seating areas with twinkle lights were a sweet touch! I highly recommend the adirondack chairs for morning coffee (there’s a Keurig!) My kids loved the swing chairs under the deck. The pool was fantastic! It was a must for the littles - it was used daily & had a great setup! Shayla was in touch & ready to help every step of the way. Even her welcome letter gave us great recommendations for where we could go out for dinner & some of her favorite places to visit (including her favorite beaches). The beach within walking distance was fantastic! We were also able to drive & park there, as needed, for my mom (she had recent knee surgery). The Pea Island beach is worth a day trip! Shayla had everything you could think of for the beach available for use! (chairs, toys, cooler, umbrellas, wagon, boogie boards, etc.) “Oh Buoy’s” setup would make for an amazing trip among close friends &/or family. I’m sure we’ll be back! Thanks for everything, Shayla!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Regina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

DO NOT BOOK THIS VRBO

THIS WAS BY FAR THE WORST HOST EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD! The property had no refrigeration for the 1st two nights of our stay. Both refrigerators were inoperable. The host knew about the issues days before our arrival. The host actually ordered a refrigerator the day before our arrival which proves she knew about it well before we got there. Then she refused delivery of the new refrigerator while we were there…w/o refrig!After we discovered the refrigeration issues and informed the host, she provided an igloo cooler and 2 bags of ice for 7 people. We continuously had to run out for ice & groceries for 2 days until a repairman could come & fix the issues. The host insisted & argued that we were not using the downstairs refrigerator properly. She called and argued with me so much that I asked her to stop calling and texting. When the repairman confirmed both refrigerators were broken, the host sent an insincere apology while still defending her inactions. It’s absurd that our vacation was severely disrupted for the 1st 48 hrs when the host was well aware of the broken appliances before our arrival. A RESPONSIBLE HOST would have contacted their guests w/ these issues before we arrived. On a different note, the host is highly inexperienced w/ the duties of a host. For a 5 night stay for 7ppl, she provided 4 rolls of toilet paper & a 1/2 roll of paper towels! There were not enough bath towels.Save your money & book a hotel w/ a pool instead of this property!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
My 5-STAR ratings, 6 years of hosting & guest comments speak for themselves. When reading this review of our property & my host ability, please read ALL other reviews. Appliances break, this cannot be controlled. What can be controlled is how one deals with the issue. I communicated ALL steps to resolve the issue prior to guests arriving at the house. Within 36 hours, I had a repairman diagnose the issue, overnight parts & repair the refrigerator. I ordered a refrigerator as a “backup” in case the appliance could not be repaired & cancelled the order, which I assume is understandable. In the meanwhile, we provide another refrigerator at the house (1-year-old & working). In addition, I purchased & delivered a 100qt igloo cooler & 32lbs of ice to the guests within 5 hours of check-in. As indicated in our detailed welcome letter, 10 bath towels, 4 beach towels, 4 rolls of TP & 1 roll of paper towels were provided to these guests. As a host, communication is VERY important. I did call/text to update the guest about the status of the refrigerator throughout their stay & also apologized for the inconvenience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Host called before to let us know the home was ready. Great location and beautifully designed home
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

APRIL D.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Shyla Powers

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I am originally from Iowa, an interior designer, retired military spouse, mom of 3 kids (15, 14 & 8) and an avid beach goer and surfer. My husband & I fell in love with the small town feel of the Outer Banks 5 years ago. I enjoy showing guests all the great things that this little sandbar has to offer.

Why they chose this property

Our home was designed for guests to show up with just clothes and food (and maybe ingredients to make the perfect margarita). We have absolutely everything at the house...beach chairs, wagon, umbrellas, cooler, bags game, bikes, surf & boogie boards, pool toys and floaties, linens & towels, even your own POOL. You will easily feel at home with all the personal touches and decor....old buoys, oars & a barn beam that will make you swoon :). King beds, a bunk room with a game system, front porch with table that seats 10, back deck & pool deck with sectional sofa. You will love the feel of an outdoor shower after a long day at the beach or pool. Sit back, relax & enjoy memories with your family that will last for years!

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