Spread across an acre of oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills, OPEN OCEAN counts 27 bedrooms, each with its own private bath, 25 king beds, and nearly 15,000 square feet of indoor living space, making this Carolina Designs estate a rare fit for family reunions and special events. A 60-foot pool sits beside a hot tub.
Overview
A vacation unlike any other awaits you at Open Ocean, a 27-bedroom estate on prime oceanfront land at Milepost 8 in Kill Devil Hills. Event- and reunion-ready, this home is one of the largest in Kill Devil Hills in terms of bedroom count, and includes almost 15,000 square feet of indoor living space. Open Ocean is professionally decorated by the popular interior design firm Urban Cottage, known for their upscale design and contemporary yet warm approach to beach house decor.
You will truly not find another home like this on the Outer Banks. The wide lot size means that 10 of the 27 bedrooms are oceanside, and the pool offers sweeping panoramic views over the ocean and has a built-in hot tub. Indoors, the amenity list is extensive, and includes a rec room, a theater, an oceanview great room, a gourmet kitchen, an elevator serving every floor, 32 TVs, 27 bedrooms (all with private baths), and impressive custom finishes throughout.
Outside, 27 parking spaces mean the whole group can arrive at once, and a gas grill, two enclosed outdoor showers, and multiple levels of decking keep beach days easy from morning until sunset. Free high-speed wireless internet is available throughout, and guests of this home also enjoy discounted golf fees. With a stunning location right on the water, a host of popular amenities, and plenty of space for large groups or multi-family vacations, you are sure to make memories that will last a lifetime at this one-of-a-kind OBX vacation rental.
Ground Floor
- Eleven kings with private baths
- Large bunk room with three double bunks, media area, and private bath
- Lounge sitting area
Sitting on an acre of land, Open Ocean is quite a sight. Enter the ground level covered entry porch via the stairs. The lowest level of this home includes eleven king bedrooms, all with private baths with walk-in tile showers. Nearly every bedroom on this level has access to either an east or west-facing deck. Because of the width of the lot, five of the bedrooms face towards the ocean. The 12th bedroom on this floor is a bunk suite with three custom-built double-over-double bunk beds, an in-room lounge area for TV watching or video games, and a private bath with a shower/tub. The ground floor sitting area has a mounted TV, ideal for early risers and late-night gatherings. All five east bedrooms and the centrally located lounge have sliding glass doors that lead to a deck that spans the width of the house. There is a wide array of outdoor seating options, two enclosed outdoor showers, and stairs that lead to the deck above.
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First Floor
- Rec room with pool table and shuffeboard
- Theater room
- Nine kings with private baths
- Elevated walkway to pool area
- Half bath
The rec room offers a wall of windows that overlook the pool and on towards the ocean, as well as a sliding glass door that leads to the large middle floor deck. Amenities to enjoy in the rec room include a pool table, shuffleboard, and a seasonal fireplace positioned under the large flat screen TV. There is additional bar-height seating against the theater room counter in the rec room. The theater room offers an oversized projection screen TV with a DVD player, so you can enjoy a unique movie experience in the comfort of your vacation home. Bedrooms on this level include nine kings with private baths, all with walk-in tile showers. Three of the king bedrooms have sliding door access to the oceanside covered deck; five have access to west-facing covered decks. An elevated walkway leads directly from this level to the pool area, and a half bath is also found on this floor.
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Second Floor
- Oceanview great room
- Dining area
- Kitchen with pantry and deck access
- Five kings with private baths
- Bedroom with two twin beds and private bath
- Half bath
Breathtaking views greet you as you enter the top floor, where you can step onto covered or open decks that overlook the pool and ocean to experience jaw-dropping views. The great room includes multiple sitting areas divided by a double-sided seasonal gas fireplace, and multiple flat screen TVs. The kitchen is designed to feed a crowd with three kitchen islands, one with bar seating for twelve and a serving buffet. The dining area provides six tables with six chairs each, and there are six extra chairs available throughout this level. Bedrooms include two oceanfront kings with private baths, both with walk-in tile showers (one also has a soaking tub). There are three king bedrooms on the west end of this level, two of which have access to their own private deck, while all of them have private baths with walk-in tile showers. The sixth bedroom on this level has two twin beds and a private bath with a walk-in tile shower. A half bath completes the floor.
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Check-In: This home offers Sunday check-in. An early check-in is not available for this house. Check-in time will be between 4pm and 5pm.
Special Events Welcome: $3,500 special event fee and $3,000 refundable security deposit required for all special events. Are you reserving this home for a wedding or special event? Please contact our office to inform us of your plans. You will receive an addendum to the lease which will need to be signed and returned. Please visit our House Rules page for more information. There is a four-foot-wide compacted rock path along the south side of the home to make it easier to transport large event equipment to the back of the house/pool area.
Pool: The 60' x 20' private pool is heated by propane, with a max pool temp of 85 degrees. 2026 pool dates: 4/5/2026 to 10/25/2026; pool heat cost $700.00. 2027 pool dates: 3/28/2027 to 10/24/2027; pool heat cost $700.00.
Pets: No pets allowed.
Fireplace: Seasonal fireplace available October through March.
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.
Path to Beach: Due to shifting ocean currents and wind, sand accumulation can cover the beach walkway.
The Location: Kill Devil Hills sits in the heart of the Outer Banks, close to grocery stores, surf shops, and a wide range of restaurants along the beach road and the bypass. Bike and walking paths, playgrounds, go-carts, bowling, miniature golf, and the Wright Brothers National Memorial are all nearby, and this oceanfront home enjoys direct beach access.
