Discover BAREFEET RETREAT in Nags Head, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where nine bedrooms, a 30 x 14 private pool, and an oceanfront hot tub set the stage for an unforgettable Outer Banks getaway. Perched directly on the beach at Milepost 16.5, this South Nags Head home pairs sweeping Atlantic views with a private beach walkway over the dune.
Overview
Memorable ocean views, popular amenities, and a spectacular location set the stage for your next Outer Banks vacation when you reserve Barefeet Retreat. This beachfront estate features a soothing color palette, comfortable furnishings, and ample entertainment options, from a rec room to eleven TVs throughout the home. Offering nine bedrooms, four of them with private baths, a private pool, a hot tub with ocean views, and so much more, a vacation at Barefeet Retreat will be one to reflect on for years to come. A sundeck on the top floor suggests the ideal spot to sit and enjoy the sun coming up or watch for dolphins playing along the horizon. This South Nags Head location features grand views of the Atlantic Ocean and is conveniently located near fine dining, casual eateries, shopping, and recreational opportunities. Two dogs are welcome with an additional fee, free high-speed wireless internet keeps everyone connected, and nine parking spaces make arrival easy for the whole group. Check-in is on Saturday.
Ground Floor
- Rec room
- King with private bath
- Bedroom with pyramid bunk and twin bunk
- Bedroom with two twin bunks
- Shared full bath
- Laundry
The ground level opens to a recreation room with hardwood floors. This space includes a media area with comfortable sofa seating and a flatscreen TV, a natural gathering point for rainy afternoons and post-beach relaxing. Ground level sleeping accommodations include a king bedroom with a private bath, a bedroom with a pyramid bunk and a twin bunk, and a bedroom with two twin bunks. All three bedrooms have flatscreen TVs. A full hallway bathroom is across the hall from the bunk rooms and is easily accessible to those in the rec room. Laundry facilities are centrally located. Doors lead to a fenced oceanfront pool for refreshing swims and poolside lounging during your stay. A private beach walkway over the dune behind the home leads to inviting beaches to sunbathe, beachcomb, or romp in the rolling surf. A basketball hoop in the driveway offers competitive fun for all age groups (bring your own basketball). Amenities are completed with two outdoor showers and a gas grill to prepare a tasty meal for the group.
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First Floor
- Two kings with private baths
- King bedroom
- Queen bedroom
- Bedroom with two twins
- Shared full bath
A host of bedding options are available on the first level. There are two oceanfront bedrooms with king beds, private baths, ocean views, flatscreen TVs, and direct access to the covered deck. Three additional bedrooms have access to a full hallway bathroom, one furnished with a king bed, one with a queen bed, and one with two twins, all with flatscreen TVs. An oceanfront covered deck has a bubbling hot tub to enjoy revitalizing soaks and ocean views, whether you are greeting the sunrise or unwinding under the stars.
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Second Floor
- Great room
- Dining area with wet bar
- Kitchen
- Screened-in deck
- Half bath
- King with private bath
Spectacular water views through many east-facing windows welcome guests to the top floor that features streaming natural light, lofty ceilings, and beautiful hardwood floors. The great room offers an L-shaped sectional and armchair seating, a large flatscreen TV, and a seasonal gas fireplace available October through March. Additional seating is placed throughout the top floor as well as a wet bar with a sink. Dining options are available at an elongated dining table, casual seating at the kitchen bar, and outdoor dining on the screened-in porch, where guests are treated to the tranquil sounds of the ocean. A kitchen overlooks the great room and offers cooks a host of appliances, including a refrigerator, range/stove, and microwave. A half bath is located on this level. Great room doors open to a furnished sundeck where you can begin each day sipping coffee as the sun rises over the Atlantic and end each day with cocktails, inspiring views, and coastal breezes. A king suite completes the top floor and features a flatscreen TV and a private bathroom.
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Nags Head Location
South Nags Head places you at the gateway to the Pea Island Reserve and National Park Service coastline for a more remote stretch of beach, while northern Nags Head offers miniature golf, go-carting, an outlet mall, specialty shops, and restaurants ranging from take-out to fine dining. Nearby attractions include Jockey's Ridge State Park, the tallest natural sand dune system on the East Coast, and the Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve with miles of maritime forest trails. Anglers can cast from the beach or one of three area piers, and a short drive leads to historic Roanoke Island, the NC Aquarium, and the fishing village of Wanchese.
Updates for 2026: Private beach walkway added.
Updates for 2025: Fresh interior paint; new bedding; new second floor furnishings and deck; new TVs throughout.
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.
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.
