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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10172.0 sq m
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Southern Shores, NC
- Place, Aycock Brown Welcome Center14 min walk
- Place, Kitty Hawk Beach17 min walk
- Place, Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve18 min walk
- Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)41 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Blue Turtle Beach House with 2 pools, hot tub, near beach in Chicahauk,
There is a 12’x25’ pool at Blue Turtle, new in summer 2025! You also have access to a beautiful big (16x36) heated pool with slide on our adjacent property next door. Pools are closed during off season months. The big pool next door is shared with us, the owners. Also a newer hot tub with lounger that seats 5-6 at Blue Turtle. Hot tub closed Jan/Feb.
Our Blue Turtle Beach House comes well equipped for a family gathering. If you're looking for a comfortable, relaxing retreat, you've found it! Enjoy our convenient, central location, 10 to 15 minutes walk to the Skyline Beach Access, or a 2 minute drive to Chicahauk Beach. In our quiet, private neighborhood, we have easy traffic-free access to nearby shops, grocery stores and restaurants. Family and dog friendly. Discover our many bike paths and parks. You're home! Your hosts Mary and Andy invite you to stay at our vacation rental home here on the beautiful Outer Banks. You'll use the beach equipment: chairs, umbrellas, toys, cooler, beach towels and a cart are all here! And we have stocked the living room with books, games, magazines and movies for a rainy day. We have compiled a Guest Book with insider tips on shopping and sightseeing.
Discounts:
We offer a 5 percent discount off of the nightly rate for previous guests. Just mention it in your initial message!
Scheduling notes:
From May through August we offer one week stays with Sunday check-ins. Rates for 2026 have not been set yet. We want you to choose Blue Turtle for your vacation. Tell us what we can do to host you on your trip!
Rules:
1. Use the outdoor shower and leave any sandy shoes, toys and towels outside.
2. NO PARTIES or events. We live next door, and will report any parties to VRBO, who will cancel your reservation.
3. Easy check in! We have keyless entry. We will send you the codeon checkin day via VRBO messaging. It will work after 4pm.
4. Easy check out! You will need to leave by 10 am after your last night.There will be a fine of $100 per hour for late checkout, unless agreed to by host. Before leaving, take all of your food out of the refrigerator and cabinets, and put any you don’t want in the trash, take out the trash (regular and recycle) to the bins in the carport, put the dishes in the dishwasher and put the soap pellet in, and start it. And don't forget to return the parking passes you have borrowed. The Southern Shores parking pass costs $75 to replace.
5. NO NOISE after 10pm and before 8:00am. If you are at the hot tub, ,or on the deck after 10pm, there must be NO NOISE!!
7. NO SMOKING of any kind in the house or on the decks, in the yard or driveway, or at the pool. No candles
8. We have a gas grill for you to use. Please pull it out from under the house. We will have an extra propane tank. Let us know if you need it, or help changing tanks. Please clean grill after each use. If not, there will be a $100 fine.
9. Dogs: Two house trained, quiet adult dogs allowed. No cats or other animals. No dogs on furniture. Must be up to date on flea/tick medicine and vaccinations. No dangerous or destructive dogs. Pet fee of $150/stay. NO dogs inside pool fence. Pick up after your dog in the yard and on walks. We recommend you crate your dog while you are not at Blue Turtle. We might have a crate for your use-just ask!
10. Fines: If we or our cleaning professionals find evidence (fumes, cigarette butts, etc.) of smoking anywhere in or around the house, we will fine you $250 for the extra cleaning required. If you bring any animals other than the type and number listed in #9 above, we will fine you $250 for the extra cleaning required, as we incur a legal liability if future guests have allergies to those animals. There will be a $100 per hour fine imposed for late check out (after 10am) unless agreed to by host. Replacement cost of parking passes: $75 each. Dirty grill: $100 fine.
11. Fireplace: there is a gas fireplace which is no longer in service. Please do not use it for any reason.
12. Weather Policy: There will be no refunds for cancelling or leaving early due to bad weather, except in the event of a Mandatory Evacuation. In this case, you will be refunded for the part of your stay covered by the mandatory evacuation. For this reason, we recommend that you purchase travel insurance prior to your trip.
13. Security: For security and liability reasons, all guests must be registered through HomeAway/VRBO. Also, please do not bring new friends to our home, and treat it in a law abiding manner. Mary and Andy are not responsible for any and all harm, injury or loss sustained while in our home. It is best to lock the doors each time you leave.
Please know that we have 2 exterior Ring cameras at our house next door to Blue Turtle. There are no cameras anywhere at Blue Turtle. They are at the driveway and pool, and are motion activated. This is for security and liability reasons.
Andy and Mary DO NOT ALLOW gatherings or parties without host consent prior to booking.
- Unregistered guests (i.e. guests not included at the time of booking) are not permitted on the premises at any time.
- All guests should be registered (added to the reservation) at the time of booking. If not on the reservation, you will need to message me the names through the HomeAway message system before check-in.
- We do not rent to party groups. We live next door, and if we or our neighbors discover a party, we will notify Homeaway and your reservation will be cancelled.
14. Please follow the trash guidelines posted in the kitchen closet. Roll trash barrels to the street Thursday (in the sumner) and Sunday. Roll the recycling out Thursday.
15. Upon arrival, please check If there are any problems, and contact Mary right away by text or phone call. And if it's convenient and I'm available, I'd love for you to stop by the pool briefly to help orient you to the house and the area.
16. Pool: please do not use any glass containers at the pool.Pool Rules are posted at the pool. POOL HOURS: Monday through Saturday 9AM -9PM, Sunday 6PM-9PM.
Blue Turtle is for making memories! We hope you love it as much as we do! Please let Mary and Andy know before or during your stay if we can help make your experience more enjoyable.
Our Blue Turtle Beach House comes well equipped for a family gathering. If you're looking for a comfortable, relaxing retreat, you've found it! Enjoy our convenient, central location, 10 to 15 minutes walk to the Skyline Beach Access, or a 2 minute drive to Chicahauk Beach. In our quiet, private neighborhood, we have easy traffic-free access to nearby shops, grocery stores and restaurants. Family and dog friendly. Discover our many bike paths and parks. You're home! Your hosts Mary and Andy invite you to stay at our vacation rental home here on the beautiful Outer Banks. You'll use the beach equipment: chairs, umbrellas, toys, cooler, beach towels and a cart are all here! And we have stocked the living room with books, games, magazines and movies for a rainy day. We have compiled a Guest Book with insider tips on shopping and sightseeing.
Discounts:
We offer a 5 percent discount off of the nightly rate for previous guests. Just mention it in your initial message!
Scheduling notes:
From May through August we offer one week stays with Sunday check-ins. Rates for 2026 have not been set yet. We want you to choose Blue Turtle for your vacation. Tell us what we can do to host you on your trip!
Rules:
1. Use the outdoor shower and leave any sandy shoes, toys and towels outside.
2. NO PARTIES or events. We live next door, and will report any parties to VRBO, who will cancel your reservation.
3. Easy check in! We have keyless entry. We will send you the codeon checkin day via VRBO messaging. It will work after 4pm.
4. Easy check out! You will need to leave by 10 am after your last night.There will be a fine of $100 per hour for late checkout, unless agreed to by host. Before leaving, take all of your food out of the refrigerator and cabinets, and put any you don’t want in the trash, take out the trash (regular and recycle) to the bins in the carport, put the dishes in the dishwasher and put the soap pellet in, and start it. And don't forget to return the parking passes you have borrowed. The Southern Shores parking pass costs $75 to replace.
5. NO NOISE after 10pm and before 8:00am. If you are at the hot tub, ,or on the deck after 10pm, there must be NO NOISE!!
7. NO SMOKING of any kind in the house or on the decks, in the yard or driveway, or at the pool. No candles
8. We have a gas grill for you to use. Please pull it out from under the house. We will have an extra propane tank. Let us know if you need it, or help changing tanks. Please clean grill after each use. If not, there will be a $100 fine.
9. Dogs: Two house trained, quiet adult dogs allowed. No cats or other animals. No dogs on furniture. Must be up to date on flea/tick medicine and vaccinations. No dangerous or destructive dogs. Pet fee of $150/stay. NO dogs inside pool fence. Pick up after your dog in the yard and on walks. We recommend you crate your dog while you are not at Blue Turtle. We might have a crate for your use-just ask!
10. Fines: If we or our cleaning professionals find evidence (fumes, cigarette butts, etc.) of smoking anywhere in or around the house, we will fine you $250 for the extra cleaning required. If you bring any animals other than the type and number listed in #9 above, we will fine you $250 for the extra cleaning required, as we incur a legal liability if future guests have allergies to those animals. There will be a $100 per hour fine imposed for late check out (after 10am) unless agreed to by host. Replacement cost of parking passes: $75 each. Dirty grill: $100 fine.
11. Fireplace: there is a gas fireplace which is no longer in service. Please do not use it for any reason.
12. Weather Policy: There will be no refunds for cancelling or leaving early due to bad weather, except in the event of a Mandatory Evacuation. In this case, you will be refunded for the part of your stay covered by the mandatory evacuation. For this reason, we recommend that you purchase travel insurance prior to your trip.
13. Security: For security and liability reasons, all guests must be registered through HomeAway/VRBO. Also, please do not bring new friends to our home, and treat it in a law abiding manner. Mary and Andy are not responsible for any and all harm, injury or loss sustained while in our home. It is best to lock the doors each time you leave.
Please know that we have 2 exterior Ring cameras at our house next door to Blue Turtle. There are no cameras anywhere at Blue Turtle. They are at the driveway and pool, and are motion activated. This is for security and liability reasons.
Andy and Mary DO NOT ALLOW gatherings or parties without host consent prior to booking.
- Unregistered guests (i.e. guests not included at the time of booking) are not permitted on the premises at any time.
- All guests should be registered (added to the reservation) at the time of booking. If not on the reservation, you will need to message me the names through the HomeAway message system before check-in.
- We do not rent to party groups. We live next door, and if we or our neighbors discover a party, we will notify Homeaway and your reservation will be cancelled.
14. Please follow the trash guidelines posted in the kitchen closet. Roll trash barrels to the street Thursday (in the sumner) and Sunday. Roll the recycling out Thursday.
15. Upon arrival, please check If there are any problems, and contact Mary right away by text or phone call. And if it's convenient and I'm available, I'd love for you to stop by the pool briefly to help orient you to the house and the area.
16. Pool: please do not use any glass containers at the pool.Pool Rules are posted at the pool. POOL HOURS: Monday through Saturday 9AM -9PM, Sunday 6PM-9PM.
Blue Turtle is for making memories! We hope you love it as much as we do! Please let Mary and Andy know before or during your stay if we can help make your experience more enjoyable.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
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Southern Shores, NC
What's nearby
- Kitty Hawk Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Aycock Brown Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Kitty Hawk Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Sea Scape Golf Links - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- 7-Eleven - 6 min drive
- Taco Bell - 19 min walk
- Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - 9 min drive
- Shore Coffee Roasters - 14 min walk
- The Black Pelican - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
24 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rupesh K.
15 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rupesh K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stacy D.
6 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with kids
Stacy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Essie M.
25 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy
Essie M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Teddy K.
21 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Teddy K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
David C.
26 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family vacation
David C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emma C.
8 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Emma C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Randy W.
15 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back!!
Randy W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brad W.
29 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OBX Family Trip
Brad W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michaele B.
29 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach vacation spot
Michaele B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Vicki J.
11 November 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Hospitality
Vicki J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jessica N.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t say enough good things about the Blue Turtle!
Jessica N.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marcelle T., Brick, NJ
21 July 2018
The house was perfect and had everything that we could have ever wanted.
Marcelle T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Brei B.
28 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation!
Brei B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jessica H.
10 July 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun week at the beach!
Jessica H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey H.
30 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet family vacation
Lindsey H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
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23 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jessica R.
22 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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Caroline S.
5 August 2021
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Caroline S.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Emil M.
14 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Daniel J.
24 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Daniel J.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen R.
21 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and lovely house
Kathleen R.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Chris m.
14 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Chris m.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
8/10 Good
Tim S.
12 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Tim S.
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Kellen B.
16 March 2021
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About the host
Hosted by Mary Moynahan
Andy and Mary have lived in the Outer Banks since 1991. We came here when Andy was stationed here in the Coast Guard. Our two sons grew up here, surfing and enjoying everything that living in a beach community has to offer. Andy actually had a seaplane tour business here years ago!
He now works flying packages around for a major cargo airline. He is also an EMT and volunteer firefighter. Mary is happily retired from working as a Nurse Practitioner. I have found that swimming, hanging at the beach, volunteering at church, travelling, going to great local restaurants, and attending Sting concerts keep me plenty busy!
We would love to share our Blue Turtle Beach House with you, as well as our insider tips on places to go and things to see and do on the Outer Banks. We're here to help you make some great memories. Welcome to Blue Turtle!
He now works flying packages around for a major cargo airline. He is also an EMT and volunteer firefighter. Mary is happily retired from working as a Nurse Practitioner. I have found that swimming, hanging at the beach, volunteering at church, travelling, going to great local restaurants, and attending Sting concerts keep me plenty busy!
We would love to share our Blue Turtle Beach House with you, as well as our insider tips on places to go and things to see and do on the Outer Banks. We're here to help you make some great memories. Welcome to Blue Turtle!
Why they chose this property
Blue Turtle Beach House is centrally located to enjoy everything that the Outer Banks has to offer. Just north of us is the quaint town of Duck, with it's upscale shops and restaurants. Further north is corolla where you can take a wild horse tour, climb the lighthouse, or tour the Whalehead Club. Just south of us is Kitty Hawk, the site of the Wright Brothers Memorial to the first flight. In Nags Head, you can climb Jockey's Ridge. Be sure to bring your kite! Jeannette's Pier is great for fishing. Heading west there is Pirates Cove Marina, where are you can hire a fishing charter or take a dolphin tour. The waterfront Marina in Manteo is great for strolling after dinner. It's also the site of a spectacular fireworks display on July 4th. A few minutes away we have the aquarium, Fort Raleigh, and the Elizabethan Gardens. You won't want to miss the outdoor drama "The Lost Colony" during your stay. Finally the Hatteras Island Beach is make a great daytrip.
Staying in Southern shores gives you access to many beaches playgrounds and parks. You are a two minute drive to the private parking lot for Chicahauk beach. You can also park at Hillcrest beach which has a new beach volleyball court.
There's a great sound side wading beach! with playground and picnic tables, great for the whole family. At the Southern Shores Marina you can put your trailered boat in the water, canoe kayak or SUP, or just go crabbing. Make sure you bring your camera for the beautiful sunsets !
Staying in Southern shores gives you access to many beaches playgrounds and parks. You are a two minute drive to the private parking lot for Chicahauk beach. You can also park at Hillcrest beach which has a new beach volleyball court.
There's a great sound side wading beach! with playground and picnic tables, great for the whole family. At the Southern Shores Marina you can put your trailered boat in the water, canoe kayak or SUP, or just go crabbing. Make sure you bring your camera for the beautiful sunsets !
What makes this property unique
Blue Turtle comes well-equipped for your family.
Feel free to use all of our beach equipment: chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, boogie board, cooler, toys and cart. We even have a crab pot!
And for the babies/toddlers we have a highchair, a pack and play, a baby gate, and childproof locks on the kitchen cabinet where the cleaning supplies are stored. The TV in the living room, and there is another TV in one of the bedrooms.
The kitchen is well supplied with everything you need to make breakfast lunch and dinner! And the new dishwasher makes cleaning up a breeze.
We have a new washer and dryer on the second floor. Feel free to use them to refresh your bath towels mid/stay. Beach towels too! (Just make sure you shake out the sand outside first!) And you can pack light knowing that you can always do a load of laundry or two while you're there.
Blue Turtle has several decks for you to enjoy. On the second floor there is a front sundeck as well as a covered deck near the bedrooms. On the top floor there is a private sundeck for the master bedroom and other sundeck wrapping around the back of the house and a covered porch. On the ground floor there is a covered entry from our large double carport. Between the carport and the large driveway, there is plenty of room for several cars. You can even bring your own boat!
Andy and I want to make your stay as easy as possible. We will stock and initial supply of toilet paper, paper towels, soap and shampoo, as well as dishwasher detergent, cleaning products and trash bags. We also will supply all linens, including pack and play sheets and beach towels.
Mary is always available for questions or concerns, either by phone or in person, as we live close by. And be on the lookout for more unique benefits to come: the first one will be a hot tub! We hope to have it installed sometime in October.
Feel free to use all of our beach equipment: chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, boogie board, cooler, toys and cart. We even have a crab pot!
And for the babies/toddlers we have a highchair, a pack and play, a baby gate, and childproof locks on the kitchen cabinet where the cleaning supplies are stored. The TV in the living room, and there is another TV in one of the bedrooms.
The kitchen is well supplied with everything you need to make breakfast lunch and dinner! And the new dishwasher makes cleaning up a breeze.
We have a new washer and dryer on the second floor. Feel free to use them to refresh your bath towels mid/stay. Beach towels too! (Just make sure you shake out the sand outside first!) And you can pack light knowing that you can always do a load of laundry or two while you're there.
Blue Turtle has several decks for you to enjoy. On the second floor there is a front sundeck as well as a covered deck near the bedrooms. On the top floor there is a private sundeck for the master bedroom and other sundeck wrapping around the back of the house and a covered porch. On the ground floor there is a covered entry from our large double carport. Between the carport and the large driveway, there is plenty of room for several cars. You can even bring your own boat!
Andy and I want to make your stay as easy as possible. We will stock and initial supply of toilet paper, paper towels, soap and shampoo, as well as dishwasher detergent, cleaning products and trash bags. We also will supply all linens, including pack and play sheets and beach towels.
Mary is always available for questions or concerns, either by phone or in person, as we live close by. And be on the lookout for more unique benefits to come: the first one will be a hot tub! We hope to have it installed sometime in October.
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