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Finding Marlin
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3rd floor bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

3rd floor bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Pool🏊‍♂️ Hot Tub⛱ Walk or Bike to Beach🌊Soundview, Privacy Fence

"Finding Marlin" is centrally located in a mostly year-round quiet residential neighborhood a short 15-minute walk, with light and crosswalk, to public beach access. We are one block from the sound side multi-use path. (Spectacular sunsets!) There are 3 restaurants, a coffee shop, and a shop with ice cream within walking or biking distance. We provided a beach cart and some chairs for your use. The house has 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. We have a large backyard with a privacy fence. The backyard features an in-ground pool and (above-ground) hot tub, outdoor shower, and firepit. The pool is open from mid-April- mid- October . Actual open and closing dates are set with the weather patterns. If you are renting in April or October, and the pool is an amenity you would want, please inquire as to the status before booking. The hot tub is available year-round.

Enjoy privacy and fun with our beautiful in-ground pool and hot tub in our fenced-in, private backyard. The hot tub is open year-round. The pool (not heated) is open from the middle of April until October sometime, depending on the weather patterns.

The loft-style 3rd floor has 1 queen bedroom and one bedroom with a "pyramid" single over double bunk bed with a shared "Jack and Jill" bathroom. There is also a reading nook with a futon on this level. Both 3rd-floor bedrooms feature balconies, and you can enjoy sunset views from the sound-facing 3rd-floor bedroom.

The second-floor living room has informal dining for 6 people in the main living room area and a sunny "Florida Room" breakfast/dining area adjacent to the fully stocked kitchen. There is 1 queen bedroom that shares access to a full bathroom with the common areas on this floor. All 3 bedrooms feature comfortable mattresses and desks/workspaces perfect for distance schooling or working from home.

The ground floor features access to the backyard and the pool, a foosball table, a full bathroom, and laundry facilities, as well as another nook with a table and stool that can serve as a 4th desk in the house for work or school needs.

In addition to the pool and hot tub, the backyard has a gas grill, a firepit, and an outdoor shower.

"Finding Marlin" is in a mostly residential/second home neighborhood with light and crosswalk to cross the main "highway" between us and the beach access. This is a very safe but busy neighborhood full of year-round residents as well as vacationers, dogs, and children. Walk and bike on the paved public, multi-use path that runs along the sound side with gazebos and public accesses.

The beach is a 15-minute walk or 8-10 minute bike ride to the nearest public beach access with light and crosswalk across the main road and lifeguard station in season. Or, better yet, rent a golf cart to use for your stay! The neighborhood is perfect for it, and you will see many residents and visitors with them. Putt-putt, go-carts, a produce stand, ice cream, a coffee shop, and several restaurants are located within walking or biking distance.

The pool opens in the middle of April and closes in October depending on forecasted temps. The hot tub is available year-round. Please let us know when booking and we will schedule service before your check-in.



TVs are smart TVs with streaming only. There is no live cable tv in the house.

We supply handsoap, dish soap, laundry detergent, trash bags, the first roll of paper towels and toilet paper in each bathroom. Guests are responsible for further paper product needs.

Please inquire or book with the ACTUAL total number of guests who will be staying at the house when booking. If the total number of guests changes at any time, please let us know so we have an accurate idea of how many people will be staying in the house.

The house is family-friendly but is not childproof. You are responsible for appropriate safety precautions for your children.

Pool and lawn service vendors are independent contractors. They provide services at their own schedule and may come on to the property (outside only) from time to time during your stay. Please do NOT lock the gate to the backyard.

If you use the grill, please clean it for the next guests before your departure. If you use a propane tank or one runs out during your stay, please let us know so we can be sure to replenish for the next guests.

Property manager

Annette ODonnell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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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
Not "child proof"
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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

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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 and a deadlock

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is near the beach. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Outer Banks Mall and Scarborough Lane Shoppes. Paradise Fun Park and Children at Play Museum are also worth visiting.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Paradise Fun Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Pool🏊‍♂️ Hot Tub⛱ Walk or Bike to Beach🌊Soundview, Privacy Fence have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private Pool🏊‍♂️ Hot Tub⛱ Walk or Bike to Beach🌊Soundview, Privacy Fence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Pool🏊‍♂️ Hot Tub⛱ Walk or Bike to Beach🌊Soundview, Privacy Fence?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pool🏊‍♂️ Hot Tub⛱ Walk or Bike to Beach🌊Soundview, Privacy Fence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Pool🏊‍♂️ Hot Tub⛱ Walk or Bike to Beach🌊Soundview, Privacy Fence located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Hemingway Gallery and Outer Banks Beaches. Paradise Fun Park and Glazin' Go-Nuts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Great location for whole family

We would book this again! It was great for whole family and it had everything we needed and proximity to beach and stores was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Breanna T.

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

Outerbanks

Great place to stay for a family or couple looking to explore outer banks. Many close shops and restaurants
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lathisa M.

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

Birthday Celebration

We found this place on VRBO and rented it for my daughters 21st Birthday! Such an amazing place to stay. Loved the pool, hot tub, cleanliness, location, and everything about it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Great Stay....

Wonderful getaway with family...House was lovely, everything we could have possibly needed as there. Pool & Hot Tub were enjoyed....
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

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

Great home near the sound

My husband I really enjoyed our stay in this home! The house was clean, beds were comfy, it had everything we needed and the neighborhood was quiet. The location was awesome, a very short walk to a nice path along the sound with a few public access locations to watch the sunset! It was close to the beach, restaurants and shops. The host was very accommodating and quick to respond. We would highly recommend this property and look forward to another visit in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

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

Exactly What We Needed

My husband and I had a great week at this home. It was clean and comfortable. We spent most of our time at the pool and the hot tub. The location was great and conveniently surrounded by stores and restaurants. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis L.

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

An Amazing property with great pool!

We had an amazing stay at the Finding Marlin house. The space was great for out family and we really enjoyed the backyard. The pool and jacuzzi were perfect and really well maintained. The location was perfect for us and we loved walking along the bay in the morning. Also a quick drive to the beach. There were tons of beach stuff at the house like umbrellas, beach chairs and floats that we loved using.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Lovely Clean Home

While the weather wasn't as warm as we had hoped for our stay, this home was clean, comfortable, and nicely appointed. We enjoyed the hot tub and the firepit out back and cooked several dinners in the fully stocked kitchen. The owners were very responsive when needed and the house is well located/close to everything needed for a week's stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Exceptional

The house was beyond our expectations. The pool and hot tub were definitely our favorite places to be when at the house. The weather was beautiful and sunny everyday. The house is close to beach access, sound access and entertainment. Will be booking this house again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M., Harrodsburg, KY

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

New to Outer Banks

Great communication with the owners. This property is as described. We had a blast staying there. Pool, hot tub and corn hole was our family favorite’s. Thank you for making booking, staying checking in and out convenient. We had a great time! Shawn McCorkle and Family
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ricardee F.

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

Great place

The house is wonderful, very clean and stocked full of games and activities. I wouldn't walk to the beach from here, you have to cross a highway to get there where the speed limit is 50 mph. It's way fine though, easier to drive with everything we wanted to take to the beach. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Relaxing

We really enjoyed our stay at Finding Marlin. It’s located in a quiet neighborhood, close to the beach and lots of shops and restaurants. The pool was perfect to hang out in after heating up at the beach. We didn’t use the hot tub much since it was such a hot and humid week, but it was very relaxing when we did use it. Annette and Greg were great hosts. We recommend this house for your family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerstie K.

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

Have everything you need!

I couldn’t believe the amount of things they had stocked up in this home for our vacation…..from the beach chairs, the beach umbrellas, outdoor kids toys, boogie boards, tons of board games, basketballs… it was a perfect vacation! We loved the corn hole boards to play after a day at the beach while lounging around the pool or hot tub! It was a cozy & very clean home! Highly recommend walking over to the sound to see the sunsets during your stay! We met Greg when we checked in and he was very nice. We used the beach access on E Herman Blvd, plenty of parking and only a 2 minute drive! Walking across the main road (Croatian highway) seemed to be a bit dangerous with our young Children so we drove to that beach access each day! Overall it was a wonderful stay! Thank you Greg and Annette!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Colleen F.

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

Great

Just a lovely home...loved the pool and hot tub, too! I had a conversation with the pool person and he said that between each turnover, he drained the pool, cleaned it and refilled it. I just appreciated that reassurance. Another thing that was wonderful was that so much was supplied, paper products, cleaning products and trash bags. Great Job Annette!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kara B.

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

Wonderful Stay!

The home is located in a lovely community. It was quiet and peaceful our entire stay. My daughters and I took a walk on the path mentioned in the listing. It’s great if you’re like me and crave a morning walk or run. The path has public spaces along it with nice views of the water. The home itself was also wonderful of course. I’d suggest the owner replace a few small items that were showing it’s age but nothing too bad. The beds were super comfortable and the kids thoroughly enjoyed the pool and and hot tub. Which someone serviced as soon as we arrived and when we were leaving so I felt confident in the cleanliness. Home was well stocked and conveniently located to the beach, public playground, shopping, and restaurants which were all within a short drive. Overall we had a great stay and we look forward to returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

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

Perfect Vacation Spot!

We hadn't gone anywhere during covid, so we were nervous about traveling with our 3 little ones. After getting vaccinated we drove 11 hours pretty last minute to this cute spot. This house was a perfectly clean and decorated beach home for us and our 3 kiddos to spend the week. It was stocked with everything we needed to spend the week. Annette was so responsive to my million questions never having been to the area. The pool was perfect even in April for our kids who are from the North. They spent the week back and forth from pool to hot tub! The location is in a quiet neighborhood - they loved the book box at the end of the street, the bike/walking path along the water and all of the fun little stops along the way. If you are considering a trip to the outer-banks this centrally located spot was great and we highly recommend. Already looking to book a trip back because we miss it already!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Wonderful October weekend in KDH

From first contact to last Annette and Greg were wonderful. Booking was easy for our long weekend with our family of 5. The house is great, lots of room and wonderful balconies from most all rooms, and a really quiet neighborhood. We really enjoyed sitting on the large back deck and watching the kids play in the pool. Pristine and spacious yard, Great pool, hot tub, fire pit, gas grill and everything worked well. House was stocked with everything we needed and lots of extras like pac n play, beach cart, beach chairs, sports gear, board games and many movies to choose from. Location was great, 1 block from the running/bike trail. We opted to drive the .5 mile to the beach and found Hayman public access with ample parking and outdoor showers to be most convenient. Only small comment we would make for the house is more kitchen towels and maybe a better coffee maker and grinder for coffee snobs like us ;). We hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

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

Perfect setup for our pod

Finding Marlin is a great place to spend an OBX vacation. Located just a block off the sound, the property is convenient for both sunrises and sunsets. Check-in was a breeze, as was communication with the owners who are about as kind as you can ask for. Being a beach house, we assumed it would have the usual "it'll do" features (we have become accustomed to bringing our own kitchen knives and can openers). What a pleasant surprise to find not one but two sets of SHARP knives, cookware in excellent condition, great furniture, and cushy beds! And the pool & hot tub were in A+++ working order. We may have shouted a bit too loudly while hot tubbing it because it was at the height of the Perseids, and man, what a show! I'm honestly sitting here trying to think of anything wrong with the place, and the only thing I can think of is that it would be great to have a mini-fridge in the ground level room for easy access to cold beverages while enjoying the pool. Clearly, I'm reaching. The place is darn near perfect. We will happily stay at Finding Marlin again, if they'll have us!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dallas H.

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

Family Trip

We had a wonderful trip and look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

denise J., Catonsville,MD

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

Family Time

Comfortable property, nice to have a pool, adequate space, grill time, nice, quiet neighborhood- close to beach and bay. Grocery stores close, lots of activities for family (kids).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn R.

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

Quiet Beach Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at Finding Marlin. Annette was very communicative before and during the stay. She reached out to let us know we could check in and made sure everything was okay. The house was even nicer than the pictures, and there was plenty of space for everyone. The pool was great - we loved we could all stand in it and play with the kids. It’s a great location near the beach, restaurants, and activities. It was a great experience. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

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

Great location!

Finding Marlin is a fantastic vacation home! We loved the location near the sound and took several walks on the path that runs along the sound. There are several public piers to view amazing sunsets in the evenings! The house is a quick drive to several public beach access areas with parking and is conveniently located within a short drive to grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping. The home was clean and comfortable and was accurately depicted in the photos. We loved having the pool and hot tub as well! We were fortunate to meet Annette in person & she is delightful and made herself available should any problems arise. If we vacation in KDH again, we would definitely stay at Finding Marlin again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Fist time in OBX

Annette and Greg are the perfect host. They give you space but are only a message away! It was my family of four’s first time visiting the outer banks. We loved the experience and will be coming back. There are so many different areas of OBX we got to explore. Each area has its own kind of vibe and we’re interested in staying in all of them to be fully engulfed in the different experiences. However, Finding Marlin (and the owners) were so awesome we’re torn on if we should just come back to the sound of Kill Devil Hills! Finding Marlin provided everything needed for a great vacation. The pool and hot tub (which was already clean before we arrived) was cleaned twice the week we stayed. We all enjoyed both of them. The kitchen was well stocked with seasoning and cooking utensils. The house is incredibly clean. The furnature was nice. The beds were very comfortable (not too hard, not too soft). We had one minor issue with the keypad not working on the 2nd day but Annette and Greg got back to me in minutes and had the issue resolved. I highly recommend renting this house and exploring OBX!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Stayed June 2022

Finding Marlin was a very nice beach house and the online pictures are an accurate depiction of the home. The hosts were easy to work with and extremely responsive. The house was clean and comfortable and the amenities (pool, hot tub, fire pit, grill) were all well maintained and in good working order. The location was excellent since it was close to lots of activities and restaurants. Would definitely recommend staying here if you're looking for a nice relaxing vacation. Thanks for letting us stay at your beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

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

Great home

This home was perfect. Nice and clean. The location is close to walking path on the sound side, which had spectacular sunsets. The pool and hot tub are an added bonus. We did not cook a lot, but the kitchen was well stocked. Throughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Annette ODonnell

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