Sound front Sunsets from Dock, Pool, Porch & all rooms. Private Beach access!

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Custom new waterfront pool, swim spa, and waterfall.

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer

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Southern Shores, NC

Duck Woods Country Club
‪5 min drive‬
Kitty Hawk Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Duck Boardwalk
‪7 min drive‬
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1 - Main Floor Master

1 King Bed

2 - Upstairs w Sundeck

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 - Huge and Private

1 King Bed

4 - Boat House

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom Master main Floor

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Boat House

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath

Toilet

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Surround Sound is the only name that makes sense once you walk in the front door of this unique home. We have sound and canal views from every room. A highlight is watching the dazzling sunset while crabbing and fishing from the 100 ft. private dock. Or watching the sun or a full moon reflect off of the water like diamonds from the comfort of bed or the couch! Custom pool (closed from November to May) and swim spa (heated at your request for a heat fee typically 4-5 hours a day available rear round). We even have a 4 person paddle boat for your enjoyment along with a couple rentable single person kayaks! This wooded, waterfront, private home is 20 minute peaceful walk to the OBX beaches. We have a parking permit to the "homeowner's only" beach access with bathrooms and showers (7 min drive).

If the beach and the sound are not enough, we are a bike ride or 5 minute car ride to Duck's boardwalk shopping, restaurants, concerts and other activities. My kids love to bike for a snow cone or Duck Donuts. Biking is very safe as it is either residential or paved sidewalk. We have 2 bikes for your use. Additionally, any golfers can enjoy Duck Woods Country Club which is just down Dogwood Lane.

Inside of the home we have 3 large bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The "boat house" sits on the canal-side of the house with an additional bedroom, full bath and medium pool table. This is detached from the main house and is a favorite spot for teens or light sleepers! At night, enjoy the sound of the waves crashing ashore from the beach and the owls chatting from tree to tree.

Property manager

Tara Mirkar

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Complete respect for neighbors. No street parking, no loud music. This is a quiet, private oasis! We and our neighbors want to keep it that way!

Due to the possibility of hurricanes, make sure to purchase the Travelers Insurname with CSA. This is in addition to the $79. damage protection.

Use of pool, kayaks, peddle boat, bikes at your own risk. Children must be supervised at all times. All equipment serviced in spring only.

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Duck Woods Country Club and Aqua Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Nor'Banks Sailing and Children at Play Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Southern Shores, NC

What's nearby

Duck Woods Country Club - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Kitty Hawk Beach - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Duck Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
H2OBX Waterpark - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
Wright Brothers National Memorial - 17 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪Duck Donuts - ‬7 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
‪Coastal Cravings - ‬7 min drive
‪Tropical Smoothie Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sound front Sunsets from Dock, Pool, Porch & all rooms. Private Beach access! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sound front Sunsets from Dock, Pool, Porch & all rooms. Private Beach access! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Sound front Sunsets from Dock, Pool, Porch & all rooms. Private Beach access! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sound front Sunsets from Dock, Pool, Porch & all rooms. Private Beach access! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sound front Sunsets from Dock, Pool, Porch & all rooms. Private Beach access! located?

This family-friendly Kitty Hawk holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and Duck Woods Country Club. Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sonia M.

19 Aug 2024

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

August week in Southern Shores

What a beautiful, uniquely situated home! Trees on either side bordering the creek near the sound. Our favorite spot was the incredible screened in porch enjoying river otters, ospreys, cranes, deer, and jumping fish! Very comfortable for movement challenged adult with a main bedroom suite downstairs.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vickie N.

4 Aug 2024

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

Great Family Trip

Location of property was wonderful. Close to everything we wanted to do. Pool was a refreshing addition. Enjoyed kayaking and day trips to beach. Only thing I would change is WiFi - boat house connection very faint and would go in and out.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

10 July 2024

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

The listing and pictures don't do it justice

This property is absolutely incredible. We've been going to OBX for a few years now and we've never stayed on the bay side, the location was amazing letting us get away from some of the ocean side hustle and bustle. The house was right on the bay with a beautiful pool and hot tub that provided our kids with endless fun for our trip. The highlight for me though was the covered (and screened) porch in the back. It's beautiful in the morning and evenings and stays cool and shaded in the afternoons. We loved this place and will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

19 June 2024

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

Great house!

Enjoyed the location. View was incredible and enjoyed the pool and hot tub! Very clean and very responsive! We will be back hopefully!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

19 Sept 2023

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

Vacation Paradise

Surround Sound has become our family's favorite vacation spot. It is a beautiful home surrounded by water and we instantly feel relaxed. We especially enjoy our evenings on the screened porch watching the sun set over the sound. During the day, we enjoy the wonderful pool, beach, bike riding, kayaking, tennis, and nearby golf. The house is very clean and comfortable and we appreciate that Tara makes it feel like home for her guests. Thanks Tara for being such a responsive host and for allowing our family to enjoy another week in paradise!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

7 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful family getaway!

The property is in a really beautiful setting in Southern Shores with amazing views over the sound -- mornings and evenings well spent watching nature's show from the fully screened-in porch or the end of the dock. The house worked really well for our group of 5 adults, 5 kids (ranging in age from 3-10) and dog. Plenty of room for all 5 kids in the bunk room, two great-sized bedrooms in the house for the adults, and the added benefit of privacy in the separate boathouse accommodation. The pool was ideal for us, as it has a very wide, shallow step, which allowed the 3 yo to play confidently while her older sisters/cousins swam in the main part of the pool. We alternated mornings at the pool with afternoons at the beach -- parking permits for beach access included -- or other nearby activities (water park, dolphin cruise etc.) OBX has much to offer for a family vacation, and Surround Sound was a fantastic base. Owner was really communicative, attentive and available. We would happily return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R., Bay Village OH

6 Aug 2023

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

Fantastic home and location

Excellent host and exactly as described. The screened in porch was situated next to the pool with a great view of the sound. It was a great gathering place. The pool is a good size that we could all enjoy. We had the master bedroom on the main floor which was great. The 4 kids were in an upstairs bedroom with the the parents in the upstairs master. We never heard them. My daughter and granddaughter were in the boathouse and they loved the privacy. Kitchen was well stocked with spices, utensils and pots and pans. Tara, the host had a welcome basket with goodies and fun prizes for the kids which was very thoughtful. There was great communication and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan C.

17 June 2023

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

A Great Getaway for Families of All Ages

I cannot say enough about this amazing rental property . The owners have truly thought of everything. The home was accessible for my elderly grandparents but had more than enough to keep the teenagers busy. From the kayaks and bicycles to the cornhole games, we were busy the entire week and we barely had to leave the house. It was clean and so peaceful, we loved enjoying family meals on the screened in porch. Our Great Dane also had the best week lounging in the yard and watching the wildlife. We truly cannot say enough about this place and are already planning a trip back. Thank you, Tara, for our best family vacation yet.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

24 Sept 2022

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

Vacation Paradise

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our week at this beautiful home on the water. It was so nice that we never wanted to leave to do any other activities around the Outer Banks! Tara was a wonderful host and very responsive to any questions we had.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vaniria H.

5 Sept 2021

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

Getaway

My family had a great time very relaxing. My boys had a great time crabbing off the dock.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Gillian K.

21 Aug 2021

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

Beautifully sited home, great for boaters and golfers

The main part of the home is updated and comfortable and the upstairs can accommodate several guests. We had a few very minor complaints (not enough TP!, cookware a little damaged). Overall however this is a nice house and Tara, the owner, is very friendly, responsive and easy going. The view is incredible from almost anywhere in the house; the landscaping is beautiful (I especially enjoyed the gardenia bush); having a private pier from which to fish or crab is wonderful; the pool table and indoor basketball hoop were a lot of fun; was nice to have a good grill; and the beach chairs are comfy and easy to carry. Duck is s cute little town. The downsides: not an easy walk to the beach though there are parking passes and there is plenty of parking; no pool and not on the beach; the Sound looks gorgeous but doesn’t look clean enough to swim in; and the heat and humidity this time of year made it difficult to enjoy long walks or runs.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Shari G.

18 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Home But Not Fully Furnished and Misleading Description

The photos of this home are spot on. It is located in a quiet neighborhood with direct access to the sound. The house is spacious and for the most part comfortable. I did thoroughly enjoy having the sound in the backyard. It is very special and we enjoyed our morning coffee and happy hour on the pier! What I found frustrating was the misleading description as the beach is about a 30 min walk (1.4 miles) and the Duck Boardwalk is a 26 min bike ride (1.9 miles according to Google Maps). So the location is farther than stated. Also, we only had one bike for half the time so that was disappointing. It is just frustrating to be given inaccurate information. I do not appreciate being misled. With this, we found it frustrating not to have a fully furnished home, as it would be with a professionally managed vacation home. We did not have any: *extra pillows *blankets *serving utensils *platters *trivets * starter paper towel * place to hang clothes (wet and dry) in the main bedroom, nor drawers *body soap *chairs on the upstairs balcony. Also frustrating: * only 2 dish towels * a dirty sponge along with a used and dirty rag that was left on the TV shelf *dirty coffee carafe The owner told me to go to Walmart to get these things if I needed them. I found this disappointing and rude. It would have been so easy to have the housekeeper come to drop them off. The other disappointing issue was the owner's closet's lights remained on and that was such a waste of energy. Again, this is a lovely home and the owner was responsive with communicating via text. We would rent it again, knowing that we would need to provide some items. It is just too bad that it is not professionally managed as it could be a 5-star place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn E.

9 Aug 2021

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

Absolutely Amazing!

The house was absolutely amazing and the pictures accurately portray everything about the house!!! Tara made everything so easy for us from initial booking, to providing recommendations to leaving the property. The house was extremely clean and we didn't have one issue the entire time we were there. My family used all of their great amenities such as pier, pool table, basketball hoop game, etc.. We especially enjoyed the pier were my kids spent hours trying to find a fish and crabs. We are already trying to think about next year's rental since everything was perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

4 Aug 2021

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

It couldn't have been ANY better!

This property exceeded every expectation we had! It is beautifully appointed and decorated and was so comfortable! All linens, towels, beach chairs, even beach bags were provided. And the location? It was amazing!! Close to the beach, which was not crowded and there is parking and a lifeguard! Then just out of the beach traffic, in the other direction , was a few minute drive to grocery stores which made it so easy to arrive and do our shopping for the week. The views are phenomenal, the wildlife was too, we saw a deer, a fox, sea otter, osprey, and a blue heron that were all right in the yard with a picturesque back drop of the water. The sunset from the dock was amazing and our favorite evening spot, there were literally no bugs and a warm breeze every night! We were able to explore Duck, just a short drive up the road and took a trip down to Nags Head, all easy drives and this really was the perfect location for going up or down OBX. Tara was a fantastic host, responsive to all our questions, reachable by text and phone and just so friendly. We already let her know we are planning to come back next year, we don't think any other place would even compare!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis G.

26 July 2021

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

Amazing Sound Views

Awesome house, very well furnished and conveniently located with multiple different ways to get to the property in case the roads are busy... The dock was great and views of the Sound from there were simply fabulous... it is a short drive to the beach and Duck town... The host is very accessible and great communicator.... highly recommended for a family trip!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

8 July 2021

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

Memories Made

We had a wonderful time with almost perfect sunny weather during the last week of June 2021. The home is beautifully decorated and well-maintained on the sound with a lot of extra amenities. The owner was very easy to communicate and touched base with us several times prior to arrival to ensure that check-in went smoothly. The beach chairs, towels, beach bags, and wagons provided by the home were a nice touch and eliminated the hassle of having to pack as much. The street out-front was very quiet with little to no traffic and the kids enjoyed riding their hoverboards on it in the evenings. The pop-a-shot, paddle boats, and Clue game were favorites with the kids and kept them entertained during the time we spent in the house. They also really enjoyed having Alexa play "What does the Fox say?" and using it to pull up Just Dance songs/videos. The yard and landscaping around the house were really nice and we loved the hammocks and firepit area (which was fully stocked with wood when we arrived) and roasting marshmallows in the evenings, though be prepared that if there is not a breeze the bugs can be pretty bad at night (though this is standard for all homes in the Outer Banks, so not specific to this home & more of a general warning for first time visitors to the island). We opted to drive to the private beach access each day as walking with 5 small kids wasn't realistic, but the drive was short, there was plenty of parking and the beach we choose had very friendly lifeguards on duty all week. We really enjoyed the location overall as it was close drive to multiple grocery stores and downtown Duck. The sound provided beautiful Sunset views each evening from the dock. Overall we had a fantastic week with friends and would highly recommend this property for families.

10/10 Excellent

Jane R., Dc

28 June 2021

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

the best house

We’re two families who have travelled together for nearly 15 years - and without doubt this was our very favorite house. Everything was perfect: right next to the inland water that people call The Sound (we rented kayaks)with a view from every room. We saw a sea otter, an osprey catch a fish, herons… Ten minutes or less to the beach where you have special access - there we saw dolphins. Duck is the nearest town - loved that too. Inside there was thoughtful low key modern decor, orchids, a separate room for our teenagers over the boathouse, impeccably stocked kitchen and bathrooms - plus a host who really went extra mile to put up with an awkward request and was fully available. We’re already talking about next year.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Wendy T.

15 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property, a few comments

Five girlfriends and I rented this house for a week in early June 2021 for a 50th birthday girls trip getaway. The host was overall good with communication and did let me know that this property was new to her and we were her first VRBO guests. The property is lovely and as described. It's roomy, light and bright, and the grounds and dock are charming. But we did have a few issues, the main one being fleas in the downstairs areas (living room/dining area). We contacted the host who offered to send someone in to spray for fleas. But we did not want them spraying chemicals while we were still staying there, which felt like a health hazard to us. The listing includes the promise of a pedal boat, which floated away before we arrived. The host later contacted us to say it had been recovered and was at the Marina if we wanted to go get it. While we did want use of the boat -- it's one of the reasons we rented this particular VRBO -- it would have been difficult to get it, and it would have been great if the owner could have had it brought back to the property for us. Other things to note: the beach is a 25-minute walk, so it would be good to clarify that - much easier to drive or bike. The host supplies enough paper products and soap (toilet paper, hand soap, etc.) to get you started, but you will need to purchase more for the week. We had to clean the outdoor gas grill ourselves (from whomever used it last). There's a small rip in the screened-in porch which makes it buggy and hard to use after dark. None of these things in-and-of themselves are deal breakers. But considering we were paying a competitive price in a sought-after vacation destination, we expected a bit more. The host was very responsive and communicative, and is working hard to improve the property. The location is terrific and overall the property is comfortable and offered many amenities, like outdoor seating areas, the fire pit, pool table, bikes, beach chairs, strong air conditioning and strong wifi. A ladder from the pier into the water would be great too!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tara Mirkar

Family with 3 teens and LOVE the OBX!

Why they chose this property

We have been searching for a beach house for over 15 years.
It was the perfect combination of beach access, waterfront, sunsets to live for, privacy, trees, wildlife galore, peacefulness, and easy access to every thing!

What makes this property unique

Sound front is priceless. Staring at the water relaxes my soul! Literally water views from every single room!

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1 - Main Floor Master

2 - Upstairs w Sundeck

3 - Huge and Private

4 - Boat House

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom Master main Floor

Boat House

Half Bath

Upstairs

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