THE TIPSY TURTLE - Vacation rental home in Nags Head, NC

Eight king beds, nine full baths, and an exercise room hint at the scale of THE TIPSY TURTLE, a brand new oceanfront Carolina Designs vacation rental in Nags Head. Over 4,900 square feet of interior space holds nine bedrooms, a home theater, two rec rooms, and an elevator to every floor, while a 30 x 16 private pool anchors the backyard.

Overview

Brand new construction, complete for the 2025 season!
If you're looking for comfort, relaxation, and unbeatable amenities, look no further. With over 4,900 square feet of indoor living space and over 1,600 square feet of outdoor living space, this oceanfront Nags Head home at Milepost 11 will be the setting for fun memories for years to come. You will enjoy features like the impressive private pool area, a private walkway to the beach, nine bedrooms with eight private baths, an elevator that travels to each level, Smart TVs throughout, two rec rooms, a theater, an exercise room, and more.

The ground floor rec room has a sectional sofa and a TV, perfect for a lazy afternoon, while more active guests will love the exercise room. The middle floor boasts family fun, with a theater for movie nights and a rec room for games. Upstairs, an open-concept living space includes a fully stocked kitchen, a spacious dining area, an ocean view great room, and a cozy sunset sitting area.

Step outside to your private oceanfront oasis, featuring a large 30 x 16 pool, which can be heated, and a poolside cabana. For added relaxation, there is a sheltered hot tub as well as outdoor dining areas and a gas grill for dining al fresco. Four outdoor showers make rinsing off after a beach day easy for a full house, and nine parking spaces mean everyone in your group has room to arrive. Perfect for large families or groups, this OBX vacation rental's thoughtful design and amenities create the ultimate Outer Banks retreat. Please note that this is a Saturday check-in home and no pets are allowed.

Ground Floor

• Rec room
• Exercise room
• Three kings with private baths
• Half bath
• Laundry

First Floor

• Rec room
• Theater
• Two kings with private baths
• King with shared special access bath
• Bedroom with two pyramid bunks and private bath
• Laundry

Second Floor

• Great room
• Kitchen
• Dining area
• Sitting area
• Two kings with private baths
• Half bath

Amenities at a Glance

Nine bedrooms with eight private baths, eight king beds, two pyramid bunks, nine full baths, and two half baths give everyone in your group space to spread out. Additional highlights include an elevator to every level, 14 TVs, a home theater, two rec rooms, free high-speed wireless internet, a seasonal fireplace, a cabana, a hot tub, four outdoor showers, a gas grill, nine parking spaces, and discounted golf fees. The 2026 pool season runs 4/4/2026 through 10/24/2026 and the 2027 pool season runs 3/27/2027 through 10/23/2027, with pool heat available for $500.00 in both seasons.

The Nags Head Setting

Take the vacation of a lifetime in one of our luxury Nags Head rentals and find out why vacationers have been coming to this special place, known as the historic center of beach vacations for families, since the 1940s and 50s. From this Milepost 11 location, you are within easy distance of miniature golf, go-carting, a brand-name outlet mall, a wide variety of restaurants ranging from casual and take-out to fine dining, and numerous specialty shops.

Nearby Jockey's Ridge State Park protects the tallest natural sand dune system on the East Coast, covering 426 acres with hiking, nature trails, picnicking, sail boarding, a museum, and a visitor center. The Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve offers 1,400 acres of maritime forest, more than five miles of trails, 50 species of birds, and deciduous hardwoods hundreds of years old. Anglers can fish along the beach or from one of three piers for a reasonable fee, including Jeannette's Pier with its aquarium annex, wind turbines, and interpretive wildlife displays. An easy drive brings you to historic Roanoke Island, the NC Aquarium, and the fishing village of Wanchese. Find out why families come back to their favorite Nags Head beach rentals, year after year.

Pool: Pool heated by heat pump. Ambient air temperature of 60 degrees or higher is needed to heat the pool, meaning that if the temperature drops below 60 degrees the pump will not continue to heat. Max pool temperature is 80 degrees.

Seasonal Cabana Service: Service dates for the 2026 season are 05/02/26 - 09/19/26. Service dates for the 2027 season are 05/01/2027 - 09/18/2027. This home receives beachside cabana & beach chair set-up services during your stay. This complimentary service includes one 10x10 cabana tent and six beach chairs. Set-up hours are 10am to 5pm daily (except check-in/check-out day), weather permitting. This service is not available for partial-week stays and is subject to local ordinances. Service provided by Farmdog Beach Services. Additional add-on services and other rentals are available upon request for an additional charge.

Golf: Guests of this home can enjoy discounted green fees at Kilmarlic Golf Club, a Tom Steele designed course in Powell's Point. Enjoy exclusive K Club benefits compliments of the homeowner, including discounted green fees (reserve tee times in advance), and reduced costs for Wild Horse Tours, Kitty Hawk Kites adventures, and more. Learn more about the K Club benefits by visiting their website. The K Club concierge can be reached at 252.491.2841 to reserve a tee time.

Special Access Amenities: Access ramp to home, and all floors are accessible by elevator. Shared bathroom on first floor has roll-under sink, low-barrier shower, shower seat, and grab bars. Please note that none of our homes are ADA compliant. Contact our office for additional information.

2027 Holiday Week Check-In: Our offices will be closed on December 25, 2027 for the Christmas Day holiday. If your 2027 lease check-in date is on Christmas Day please note that we will work to make special arrangements to alter your check-in date.