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Sounds Groovy OBX: Waterfront Home with Dock

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Exterior
Top Deck View
Front door view.
Albemarle Sound in the distance
Sit and Relax

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Nags Head, NC
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nags Head Golf Links
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Canal Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sounds Groovy OBX: Waterfront Home with Dock

Discover the perfect Outer Banks getaway! Our waterfront home offers an array of activities including fishing, crabbing, birdwatching, and water sports from the dock, all with stunning sunsets. We provide top-tier amenities to ensure your comfort and enjoyment. Enjoy a fully equipped, gourmet kitchen, luxurious bedding, powerful showers, and all the beach and fishing gear you need. Relax on our multiple decks and soak in the beautiful surroundings. As our guest, your experience is our priority!

We lovingly call our house Sounds Groovy OBX! For over 30 years, this was the home to the coolest, most loving grandparents ever! They were wonderful free spirits! Sounds Groovy is a tribute to them and an acknowledgement of all the beauty and kindness they shared while they were with us. They enjoyed fishing, the beach, and love and laughter. We are confident you'll experience that and much more when you visit Sounds Groovy!

Our home was beautifully renovated in 2018. Which included a brand new kitchen, new floors throughout, new showers, and new deck. Our philosophy is that if there's something we would need when staying there, our guests will need it too. You will find a kitchen completely stocked for cooking, baking, and grilling (with appliances, such as a split double oven convection range, a microwave, a crockpot, griddle, hand mixer, popcorn maker, rice maker, Keurig, coffee maker, electric tea kettle, etc.). Plus, access a variety of games, a sewing kit, a first aid kit, iron and ironing board, luggage racks, a chair in each bedroom, and many other amenities. After a long day enjoying all that the Outer Banks offers, you can sit back relax and watch shows on the 75" Smart TV. The home offers WiFi and the television is equipped with an Amazon Fire TV Stick, there is no cable television.

The house sits on the main canal off the Albemarle Sound with a dock for fishing or boat tie-up. If you are a fishing fan (like us!), check out the fish table/cleaning station! Boat dock has electricity, water, and lighting. We provide fishing rods and a simple tackle box. The house also offers an enclosed outdoor shower, which in our opinion is the best part of any beach house. We also have an outdoor entertainment area underneath the house, excellent for Crab Feasts and other group activities. One of the main highlights is the view! Take in the scenery either from the decks and from many of the expansive windows inside.

During your stay you will have complete and uninterrupted access to all areas of entire home (excluding owner's closet) including Access to the storage room (key to the right of the front door) with beach supplies, fishing gear and a second refrigerator and freezer.

WASHER AND DRYER: Available and free for your use.

OUTDOOR SHOWER: The home has a shielded/semi-private outdoor shower with excellent water pressure.

SEWING KIT: Have a mishap? Fix it in a snap!

IRON & IRONING BOARD: Provided.

FISHING RODS: Are available in lower storage, you'll need a NC fishing license.

FISH CLEANING STATION w/ RUNNING WATER: Available on dock.

NO SMOKING IN THE HOUSE: Our home is equipped with a NEST smoke and carbon monoxide detector for your safety. It's super sensitive, so it will alert us if it detects smoke in the home.

There is a community pool for $3 fee per person per day, charged by the Homeowner's Association.

There is also a community boat ramp, key required. The key fee is $30.00 per week with a $10 refundable key deposit, charged by the Homeowner's Association.

Your enjoyment in our home is our PRIMARY concern. We have family in the community, so if you have any issues during your stay, we will have somebody there to assist you.

Property manager

John McKissick
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
No parking on the front lawn/ septic field area

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Seaside Art Gallery and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and Island Farm. Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sounds Groovy OBX: Waterfront Home with Dock have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sounds Groovy OBX: Waterfront Home with Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sounds Groovy OBX: Waterfront Home with Dock?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sounds Groovy OBX: Waterfront Home with Dock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sounds Groovy OBX: Waterfront Home with Dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and Outer Banks Hospital. Outer Banks Mall and Jockey's Ridge State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

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

Amazing propery and location

Everything was perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

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

Wonderful!!!!!

It was everything you could possibly want in a vacation rental!!!! Clean, well stocked, excellent communication with property owners. Loved our stay. Totally recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

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

A lovely week

This is a lovely property in Nags Head near everything. The house has everything you could possibly need and the owners and caretaker are on top of everything. The community pool is lovely. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Vacay

Great property! Convenient location to the beach and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth A.

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

Good trip

Quick fishing trip. The house was clean and a good location for us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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

Beautiful getaway

Beautiful inside and out nice scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Great location, quick communication, comfortable home!

This property is one of the best we've enjoyed over the years! The owners have thought of everything to make their guests comfortable and knowledgeable about the property. All of the drawers in the kichen are labeled so that one can find what is needed, but also to be able to return it to its proper place. The TV is huge, and streaming worked great. Alexa is there to play music when desired. The living area is very comfortable with plenty of seating for a family who is working a puzzle, playing a board game, watching TV, or working remotely. The location is excellent! Beautiful views from the numerous decks, and very close to Jockeys Ridge, Wright Brothers, many restaurants and stores. The beds are soft...not good for a finicky back. Communication with owner was quick. We knew the location and how to get into the house without having to ask! We really enjoyed our time at Sounds Groovy!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

James C.

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

One major issue

This is a difficult review to write. We've stayed in dozens of Vrbo's and have never left a three star review. Overall, this is a wonderful rental. Convenient location, safe neighborhood and watching the boats on the canal was nice. Pictures are accurate, very clean, comfortable indoor and outdoor furniture, massive TV and the kitchen is great. However, as advertised, we rented a property with a king size bed. That is our #1 priority filter on Vrbo. The king bed was broken and the owners knew about it for weeks. Needless to say, the first night was uncomfortable (the frame is bent making the head lower on one side). They never mentioned it until we did. From the owners perspective, they want to repair and keep the bed. We get it! From our perspective, we wanted a king size bed and didn't get it!! Even after acknowledging the problem there was no apology or resolution. Sleeping in separate bedrooms for 13 nights was not what we expected!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

Perfect house

Great house with all the amenities needed. Everything was labeled and instructions on how to use everything were clear. The property was clean and nicely updated. The location was great and in a very quiet neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

John F.

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

Groovy OBX

This is a quaint home in a neighborhood that is under construction. Overall nice place to stay. Master bedroom frame needs to replaced- head lower than the foot. Very nice to have beach umbrellas provided. All instructions and signs were helpful. Cable package for tvs should be provided- for local news.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

A great place to stay

Comfortable, well furnished, clean, great view.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerri S.

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

OBX trip

Short family trip to the Outer Banks
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

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

Great Stay

We only had two nights and chose this location for our first visit to Outer Banks. We were very happy with our choice. With limited time, we even managed to catch a few crab right from the dock to add to our seafood feast for dinner one night. That was a fun experience we can now add to our list of new things we’ve tried. We also enjoyed having the beach chairs and towels available for our day at the ocean too. Definitely a well stocked and appointed home. Wished we had more time to stay but very thankful to have been able to enjoy our brief time there. We hope our first visit won’t be our last!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 night stay

We enjoyed our 2 night stay in your cottage.. it is very well equipped/stocked. Beautiful views, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine D.

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

OBX Gem

The house was lovely and had absolutely everything we needed. Hands-down, the best rental we’ve ever experienced.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Great for boaters

We loved it! The canal and dock is perfect for boaters. Easy access to explore lots of areas. The house was as advertised and very clean. The host was very friendly and responsive. We would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

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

Great Spot

Beautiful house. Amazing location. Quiet neighborhood. An absolute pleasure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine P.

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

First time visit to Outer Bank

We were very impressed with the property. It was stocked with every product that we needed. EXTREMELY clean. The owners were very attentive to our needs and responded in a timely manner to any questions. We would rate this home a "10"
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly O.

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

Perfect OBX Spot!!

This was the absolute best place we have ever stayed in OBX! Mark & Michele were so friendly, easy to communicate with, and gave clear and easy check-in/check-out instructions. We all agreed that the beds were some of the most comfortable ones we’ve ever slept in 😂 We would definitely love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Great Location, Great Hosts, Great Attention to Detail. Excellent Thank you

This was a perfect get away and location. Great Hosts. Thank you very much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Wedding Trip

My husband and I rented this home as a getaway from the madness at a separate location hosting my son's wedding. The home is exactly as advertised—very clean with a well-stocked kitchen. We enjoyed spending post-wedding time with family on the shaded ground-level patio equipped with a functional patio bathroom that worked perfectly for my disabled mother-in-law to visit for an afternoon. The hosts were great to work with and we appreciate their sharing their home with us for such a special week.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Beautiful views!

The house was great - very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

The Perfect Place

We felt at home immediately. Here are facts everyone wants to know. Spotless, well stocked with many extras, comfy furniture, great water pressure, modern and updated, high quality linens, huge television for movie nights, lovely décor, quiet neighborhood, a third full bath at ground level, and located near anything you could want or need. We enjoyed the beautiful views from every level of the house, especially at sunset. The hosts take pride in their home, and it shows. We are grateful for the option of a short stay, and this will allow us to be a repeat renter.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri G.

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

50th birthday girls road trip

Five of my bffs, sat on the balcony and visited for hours. The home like VRBO was clean, kitchen was well stocked and comfortable sleeping accommodations. The owners gave simple and concise instructions. Thank you for an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

MIKE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

neighborhood

neighborhood has many poorly maintained homes
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by John McKissick

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Our home originally belonged to Mark's parents, Becky and Dave, who lived in the Outer Banks for over 30 years. Prior to living there full-time , the family frequently visited and, truly loved, all that the Outer Banks has to offer. Mark’s brother and his wife are Nags Head residents today.

We love sharing our home with our guests. Knowing our home is hosting others, as they enjoy a vacation on the Outer Banks, is almost as good as being there! We enjoy helping guests experience the area as a local might.

Our family including, Maria, Gina and Luke, look forward to continuing the family tradition of calling the Outer Banks our second home!

Why they chose this property

The home was built in 1984. It was purchased from the builder by Becky and Dave Masters. Upon their deaths in 2017, Becky and Dave's sons, David and Mark inherited the home. Michele, Mark's wife, purchased David's half in 2018. The home is now owned by Mark and Michele Masters. In time, Mark and Michele's three children, Maria, Gina and Luke will take ownership of the home. We hope to keep this home in our family and our hearts for many years to come!

What makes this property unique

The home's location on the main canal off the Albemarle Sound has always made it a wonderful place to visit. Whether you like to fish, crab off the dock or just relax, the home is a peaceful respite. The home was fully renovated in 2018 and outfitted with every amenity imaginable.

Languages:

English

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