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The Sandbox: Oceanfront, private pool, hot tub, rec & theater rooms, elevator!

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Outdoor spa tub
TV, fireplace, table football, video library
A heated pool
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

12 bedrooms12 bathroomsSleeps 34572 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Destination Fun
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Aviation Dog Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Sandbox: Oceanfront, private pool, hot tub, rec & theater rooms, elevator!

The Sandbox: Stunning, oceanfront home in Kill Devil Hills with a private pool, hot tub, tiki bar, rec and theater room, private walkway, and an elevator!

Bed Sizes: 7 King, 2 Queen, 2 Bunk Beds, 4 Pyramid Bunk Beds
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Luxurious oceanfront living awaits you when you reserve The Sandbox. Designed to accommodate those traveling in large groups, this 12 bedroom estate is centrally located in Kill Devil Hills in a prime oceanfront location overlooking the Atlantic. Spacious and well-appointed, this home offers guests the best of both luxury and leisure. From the elevator to the well-stocked gourmet kitchen to the cinema-style theater room, every thoughtful detail has been thought of to make your vacation unforgettable. The open great room provides breathtaking views, a seasonal gas fireplace, a gourmet kitchen, and sun deck access, making it the perfect area to gather after long beach days.

The ground level provides popular amenities including a large recreation room with a pool table, kitchenette, and a private home theater with tiered seating. Sun lovers will embrace the outdoor area which includes a private pool (pool heat can be added for an additional fee), hot tub, tiki bar, and private beach access to the sandy beaches of the Atlantic. Guests will love the beauty of our world-famous sunrises over the ocean from the plentiful east-facing decks. Treat yourself to an unparalleled visit to the Outer Banks by reserving The Sandbox.

NCDOT operates three stormwater ocean outfalls in the Town of Kill Devil Hills. These stormwater outfalls were installed in the early 1960s. They allow rainwater to drain away from the lower areas between the highways of U.S. 158 and N.C. 12, which assists with flood prevention. (See photo gallery) The town recommends not swimming within 200 ft of this pipe.The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality regularly monitors the outfall sites and collects water samples to ensure there are no contaminants that would threaten human or marine life.

Beach Access: Convenient private access to the beach from house. Wooden walkway with private gazebo directly behind house.

Advance Year Bookings: Accepts Bookings more than 51 Weeks in Advance: This home accepts future year reservations more than 51 weeks in advance. Current year guests are not offered first right of refusal.

Seasonal Cabana Service: (Starting in 2025) Memorial Day - Labor Day. This home receives beachside cabana & beach chair set-up services during your stay. Service includes one 10x10 cabana tent and six beach chairs. Set-up hours are 10am to 5pm daily (except check-in day), weather permitting. This service is not available for partial-week stays and is subject to local ordinances. Service provided by Farmdog Surf School.

No Smoking/Vaping. No Pets. Private pools open Easter through Columbus Day.

Milepost: 8.70

All reservations are offered to purchase travel insurance for an additional 7.75% of your rent and taxes. Please refer to the rental agreement you will be signing to accept or decline this coverage as your refund in the time of cancellation will be dependent on your acceptance in most situations. All guests must sign and return a rental agreement before reservations are confirmed. Payment for travel insurance, if accepted, will be processed upon receipt of this signed agreement.

Standard cancellation policy is: CANCELLATION POLICY and SUBSTITUTIONS - Any changes, including changing dates, switching of properties, or complete cancellations will invoke the cancellation policy. Agent recommends all Renters purchase travel insurance offered at time of booking to protect them in the event of an unexpected event affecting their vacation. Please visit www.TripPreserver.com for more information. Agent cannot offer future credits or immediate refunds for unexpected cancellations due to emergencies regardless of the situation, including but not limited to weather events and acts of God, unexpected illnesses, injury or death, changing of plans, or job loss. Please do not ask. All cancellations are subject to a fifty dollar ($50.00) cancellation fee. Cancellations must be submitted to Agent in writing (email is acceptable). In the event of cancellation, no refund of monies paid will be made unless the Property is re-rented for the same price and time period of this original vacation rental agreement. If the Property is re-rented for a lesser price or time period, the original Tenant will receive a refund for the difference between the originally agreed upon rental amount and the rebooked rental amount as Owner is entitled to receive the full amount of the original rental agreement. Agent will make every effort to re-rent the Property at the full amount. Tenant acknowledges that Agent has full discretion on negotiating rental rates in an effort to get the Property re-rented and make the Owner whole, while also attempting to get the Tenant the highest refund possible.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Features include a hot tub and an arcade/game room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include an elevator
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 5 minutes by foot from Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Coastal Carolina Vacations

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 12 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 12 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 6159 sq ft (572 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Minors are welcome with their accompanying parents

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

485752

The Sandbox: Oceanfront, private pool, hot tub, rec & theater rooms, elevator! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best house for our Bachelorette getaway!
It was perfect for our group of 12 to each have own bedroom, spots to chill out, all amenities in the kitchen you could ever need. 3 fridges plus wine cooler and 2 ice machines! Beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cary First Women's M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Women's Retreat
The Women's Ministry of my church spent 3 days and 2 nights st this property. There were 15 ladies and more than enough space. veyavinappliances
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location and View
House was in the perfect location! Amazing view and perfect for our team building/girls weekend! Enough beds and bathrooms for us all. Hot tub and heated pool was a plus. And the movie theater was an added bonus as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Great location, perfect for our extended family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

faith h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual family beach trip
The house is very roomy! Loved having an elevator. We would have like more chaos on the pool deck and balconies. The kitchen has lots of fridge space. One of the 2 dishwashers was missing a rack and also stopped working. Management company said they would order a replacement. Kitchen was well stocked but could use several sheet pans.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane and Doug B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We all had a wonderful time at the Sandbox.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for group trip!
The house was exactly as pictured and described. Our group was 23 adults and we had plenty of space for everyone. The pool was large enough for all of us to be in and around at the same time. The stairs over the dune to the beach are slightly warn from the elements, but are well maintained and safe. The kitchen was stocked with enough dishes and utensils to get us through each day. All rooms were clean and look exactly like the pictures. The location in Kill Devil Hills is central to nearly all the restaurants, sights, and activities in the Outer Banks. Everything was within a 15 minute drive. We brought 7 cars and there was enough parking for at least 2 more with a different configuration. We will absolutely book this house again if we decided to take another large group trip to OBX!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place! Lovely house in walking distance to the ocean and restaurants.
This place meets and exceeds expectations. It’s well located and has nice furnishings. A great kitchen and nice outdoor space. Perfect for groups.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness
OBX Family vacation
Large family gathering(24). Plenty of room,everyone was comfortable. Great location, plenty to do even when wheather was bad. We would definitely do this again. Thanks to everybody at Coastal Carolina.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

BETH ANNE C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of room, ready for some updates
We rented The Sandbox for our annual company retreat for 21 people. The bedrooms are nicely sized and everything was neat and clean upon arrival. The hot tub and outdoor spaces are great and we enjoyed an unseasonably nice weekend. The walk up the steps, over the dune provides an incredible view. Each TV has a ROKU box which was fantastic for late night streaming. The furniture and appliances in the house are ready for some updates. The dishwashers in the kitchen have some broken parts and don't wash well. The bed slats were broken on one of the upper bunkbeds and thankfully no one tried to lay on that mattress before we noticed. The theater room is ready to be updated as the seating is very loose and broken away from the floor in areas. The kitchen supplies are okay, there is a crock pot and an instapot, however we ended up buying plastic cuttlery as there weren't enough forks for 21 people to use without washing after every meal. There are plenty of dishes, but not many coffee mugs or glasses. Several of the dining chairs need to be replaced as the backs are loose or broken. We had a wonderful retreat and the house served it's purpose well. As we plan next year's retreat we would consider this house again if some updates were made.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special Obx weekend
Gathered at Obx to attend a family wedding. The property was even more beautiful in person! Great amenities and location. Wonderful responsiveness from the property manager on any questions. Grab this one if you can. It is definitely worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

vamseedhara g.

Liked: Cleanliness
House has everything for big group
House has everything for big groups. Enough bed rooms and bathrooms that were clean and well maintained (except one bedroom where bunk bed was broken) kitchen, dining and seating in living area was good. Kids had fun in movie room. Pool and fuse ball game should have been better placed and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022