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The Best Buoy | 1350 ft to the beach | Private Pool and Hot Tub

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Private Pool Area
Front Exterior of The Best Buoy
Hot Tub
Mid-Level Living Area
Mid-Level Living Area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Mid-Level Bedroom with Pyramid Bunk Bed

2 Single Beds

Mid-Level King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Mid-Level Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Top-Level King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Mid-Level Hall Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Top-Level King Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Best Buoy | 1350 ft to the beach | Private Pool and Hot Tub

New for 2024: New to Outer Banks Blue! The entire interior of the property has been renovated, with new surfaces and furnishings. New decks and hot tub.

Built in 1939, and fully renovated into a quintessential modern coastal cottage, “The Best Buoy” is the perfect place for a family vacation. With the feel of a classic Outer Banks bungalow and updated finishes throughout including quartz countertops, luxury vinyl floors, beautiful appliances, and spa-inspired bathrooms, you will feel connected to history and high-end. The open floor plan, with windows surrounding, allows for the bright beach sky to flood in. The Best Buoy is also wrapped by a screened-in porch ideal for meals al fresco or simply a shady break. Although just minutes from the ocean, the backyard offers plenty of space for entertaining. Both the pool and hot tub await splashing and relaxing. Shower off the sand in the outdoor shower and head out to one of the many local restaurants, shops, or activities conveniently nearby. Indulge in the best time at “The Best Buoy” with your favorite people.

Top-Level: King Master Bedroom with Smart TV and Attached Full Bathroom.

Mid-Level: Living Room with Smart TV, and Deck Access; Dining Room with Table (seats 8), and Deck Access; Kitchen with Counter (seats 3), Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials; King Bedroom with Smart TV; Queen Bedroom with Smart TV; Bedroom with Pyramid Bunk Bed and Smart TV; Hall Full Bathroom with Tile Shower, Hall Half Bathroom.

Ground-Level/Under House: Fish Cleaning Station and Laundry Room.

Extras: 2026 Pool Towels Provided, Distance to the Beach: 1350 ft., Early Check-In Available, Gas Grill, Hot Tub (seats 6), Keyless Entry, No Smoking, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Shower, Parking: 4 Cars, PETS NOT ALLOWED, Private Heated Pool (20 x 9), WiFi.

Additional Amenity Details:
Private Pools are open starting the first weekend in May through the second weekend in October. Pool heat is an available option in this property, for a fee of $400 plus tax. Hot tubs are available year-round.

All Outer Banks Blue vacation rentals include bed linens, with beds made prior to your arrival for convenience. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant, and 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per sink. Kitchens include drying towels. We also provide a starter supply of paper towels, dishwashing detergent, and toilet paper.


Disclaimer: For the safety and security of our guests and property, this vacation rental may be equipped with a driveway-facing surveillance camera.

Outer Banks Blue makes every commercially reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. As such, all information and descriptions are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishing, inventory, and décor implemented by individual homeowners. Photos, virtual tours, and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you have any questions please give us a call.

The use of the property is restricted to use by You and Your family, unless it is agreed upon, in writing, to occupancy by a non-family group. A “family” means parents, grandparents, children, and extended family members vacationing at the property. For example, the use of the property by fraternities, sororities, groups under the age of 24, or unrelated groups is prohibited.

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About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is near the beach. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Destination Fun are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Glazin' Go-Nuts. Paradise Fun Park and Children at Play Museum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

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

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 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Robbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Great review! Thanks for giving us 5-Stars.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kadin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My group had an amazing stay the Best Buoy! It was exactly what we were looking for - spacious, clean, close to the beach, close to Publix, close to bars/restaurants, and importantly, the property manager was extremely helpful. I would recommend this location for anyone looking for a great spot to stay in the Outer Banks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2026
Thank you for your 5-Star review and your direction to future prospective guests for "The Best Buoy." You nailed it. Great property, great stay. We appreciate you taking the time to post this. Please come back again soon
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic home. Literally everything was on hand and we were amazed at the proximity of the beach and restaurants.Absolutely will rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2026
Thank you for your 5-Star review of "The Best Buoy!" We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope you are making plans to come back soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Carson C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and have saved this house to book again in the future. Our only tiny complaint was there was no Tupperware for packing up leftovers. Can’t wait to visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2026
Thank you Carson for your 5-Star review. We are so glad you had a great stay at "The Best Buoy," and please know we passed your suggestion along about more Tupperware to the owner. Please come back again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

DIANNA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2025
Thank you Dianna! Please come back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, the only thing missing was chip clips, but we survived. We loved the house, super clean! Very very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2025
Thanks Michele, We will work on those chip clips for you. We look forward to having you and your family back again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

ANGELA E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect house for my family! Kitchen was very well stocked! Easy check in amd check out! My grandchildren loved the pool! Home is in a very central location and easy access to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2025
Thank you for taking the time to give us this 5-Star review. We appreciate you and hope you will come back and stay with us again soon!
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8/10 Good

Douglas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
When we read 1350 ft to the beach it was a little deceiving on our part. It was not at all like walking 1 block to the beach. You have to think about just how far 1350 ft is. A little over a quarter mile, while lugging all of your beach gear. And we didn't do that. Other than that, We had a great time, and we are considering renting the same property again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2025
Douglas, Thank you for your 4-Star review. We are glad you had a great time! We apologize for any confusion on the distance to the beach on our properties. We use a measuring wheel to record the distance from the driveway to the closest beach access and we pride ourselves on the accuracy of those measurements. We hope you do come back again to "The Best Buoy!"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you Joan!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2025
Thank you Kirsten!
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