Carolina Designs presents OPEN OCEAN, a magnificent 27-bedroom oceanfront estate on an acre of prime beachfront in Kill Devil Hills. This extraordinary vacation home spans nearly 15,000 square feet and stands as one of the largest rental properties in Kill Devil Hills, making it perfect for reunions, weddings, and large group getaways. Professionally decorated by the acclaimed interior design firm Urban Cottage, this home combines upscale contemporary style with warm beach house elegance.
You'll discover an unmatched vacation experience at this one-of-a-kind Outer Banks retreat. The expansive lot provides stunning ocean views, while the elevated pool sits dramatically next to the dune line, offering sweeping panoramic ocean views. The impressive 60' x 20' private pool features a hot tub, creating the perfect aquatic playground for your group.
Inside, OPEN OCEAN delivers an extensive array of luxury amenities including a recreation room, home theater, oceanview great room, kitchen, and elevator. Every bedroom features a private bathroom, and custom finishes throughout showcase the home's exceptional quality. With premium amenities and space for large groups, this oceanfront estate promises memories to last a lifetime.
- As low as $10,000 - $10,000/Week
- 27 Bedrooms
- 28 Bathrooms
General Features
- 1 DVD Player
- 2 Half Baths
- 2 Outdoor Showers
- 2 Twins
- 2026 Pool Heat Cost: $700.00
- 2026 Pool Open: 4/5/2026 - 10/25/2026
- 2027 Pool Heat Cost: $700.00
- 2027 Pool Open: 3/28/2027 - 10/24/2027
- 25 Kings
- 27 Bedrooms (27 Private Baths)
- 27 Full Baths
- 27 Parking Spaces
- 3 Double Bunks
- 32 TVs
- 60.0 x 20.0 Private Pool
- Discounted Golf Fees
- Elevator
- Gas Grill
- Home Theater
- Hot Tub
- Located at Milepost 8, Kill Devil Hills
- No Pets Allowed
- Oceanfront
- Oceanfront Home
- Recreation Room
- Seasonal Fireplace(Oct-Mar)
- Special Events Welcome
- Sunday check-in
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- 27 Bedrooms
- 28 Bathrooms
Accommodations & Features
OPEN OCEAN accommodates large groups in ultimate comfort with 27 bedrooms, each featuring private bathrooms. The sleeping arrangements include 25 king beds, 2 twin beds, and 3 double bunks, along with 27 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms. An elevator provides easy access, while 27 parking spaces ensure convenience for your entire group. Special events are welcome with advance arrangements, making this the ideal venue for weddings, family reunions, and milestone celebrations.
Ground Floor
- Eleven kings with private baths
- Large bunk room with three double bunks, media area, and private bath
- Lounge sitting area with kitchenette
- Laundry (two washers, two dryers)
Sitting on an acre of oceanfront land, OPEN OCEAN creates an impressive first impression. Enter the ground level covered entry porch via stairs. This level houses eleven king bedrooms, all featuring private bathrooms with walk-in tile showers. Nearly every bedroom offers access to east or west-facing decks. The 12th bedroom serves as a bunk suite with three custom-built double-over-double bunk beds, an in-room lounge area perfect for TV watching or video games, and a private bathroom with shower/tub combination. The ground floor sitting area includes a mounted TV and kitchenette equipped with refrigerator, sink, dishwasher, and Keurig. All five east bedrooms and the central lounge feature sliding glass doors leading to a deck spanning the house's width. Outdoor amenities include a ping-pong table, diverse seating options, two enclosed outdoor showers, and stairs connecting to the upper deck.
First Floor
- Rec room with pool table and shuffleboard
- Kitchen with refrigerator, two dishwashers, oven, microwave, beverage fridge, icemaker
- Theater room with arcade machine
- Nine kings with private baths
- Elevated walkway to pool area
- Laundry (two washers, two dryers)
- Half bath
The recreation room showcases a wall of windows overlooking the pool and ocean, plus sliding glass door access to the expansive middle floor deck. Entertainment options include a pool table, shuffleboard, and seasonal fireplace beneath the large flat screen TV. The adjacent second kitchen caters to large groups with two dishwashers, sink, standalone icemaker, beverage fridge, full-sized refrigerator, oven, microwave, Keurig, blender, pantry, and counter-height seating at the wrap-around island. Additional bar-height seating is available against the theater room counter. The home theater features an arcade machine and oversized projection screen with DVD player for unique movie experiences. This floor houses nine king bedrooms with private bathrooms and walk-in tile showers. Three king bedrooms provide sliding door access to the oceanside covered deck, while five connect to west-facing covered decks.
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
- Laundry (two washers, two dryers)
- Half bath
Breathtaking ocean vistas welcome you to the top floor, where covered and open decks provide jaw-dropping views over the pool and Atlantic Ocean. The oceanview great room features multiple seating areas divided by a double-sided seasonal gas fireplace and multiple flat screen TVs. The kitchen is engineered for crowd dining with three kitchen islands, including one with bar seating for twelve and a serving buffet. Kitchen amenities include three refrigerators, five dishwashers, two microwaves, four ovens, two 6-burner stoves, icemaker, three sinks, plus multiple Keurigs, drip coffee makers, and blenders. The dining area provides six tables seating six each, with six additional chairs available throughout the level. Bedroom accommodations include two oceanfront kings with private bathrooms and walk-in tile showers (one featuring a soaking tub). Three king bedrooms occupy the west end, with two offering private deck access, all featuring private bathrooms with walk-in tile showers. The sixth bedroom provides two twin beds and a private bathroom with walk-in tile shower.
Special Features & Amenities
OPEN OCEAN offers 32 TVs throughout the home, ensuring entertainment in every area. The seasonal fireplace operates October through March, while the impressive recreation room and home theater provide endless entertainment options. The 60' x 20' private pool is heated, operating from April through October. Pool heating is available for $700 per stay. The property includes a gas grill, hot tub, and two outdoor showers for outdoor dining and relaxation.
Check-In Time: Check-in is between 4pm and 5pm on Sunday. Early check-in is not available for this property.
Special Events Welcome: Contact our office to arrange special events and receive the required lease addendum.
Golf Benefits: Enjoy discounted green fees at Kilmarlic Golf Club, a Tom Steele-designed course in Powell's Point. Exclusive K Club benefits include reduced green fees, discounted Wild Horse Tours, Kitty Hawk Kites adventures, and more. Contact the K Club concierge at 252.491.2841 to reserve tee times or visit their website for complete benefit details.
Beach Access: Sand accumulation may occasionally cover the beach walkway due to shifting ocean currents and wind patterns.
Nearby Restaurants
- Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse - 0.9 miles
- American Pie - 1.0 miles
- Pigman's Bar-B-Que - 1.0 miles
- Poke Box - 1.7 miles
- Jolly Roger - 1.9 miles
- Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar - 2.4 miles
- Firehouse Boil Delivery - 2.5 miles
- Henry's Restaurant - 3.4 miles
Nearby Activities
- Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve - 1.6 miles
- Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve - 4.9 miles
- Lost Treasure Golf - 1.4 miles
- OBX Laser Tag and Arcade - 1.8 miles
- Paradise Fun Park - 3.3 miles
- Kitty Hawk Kites - 3.6 miles
- Kitty Hawk Surf Co. - 4.0 miles
- Kitty Hawk Kites - 4.1 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Super Wings - 0.8 miles
- Ben Franklin - 1.5 miles
- Brew Thru - 1.5 miles
- OBX Laser Tag and Arcade - 1.8 miles
- Jolly Roger - 1.9 miles
- Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar - 2.4 miles
- Super Wings - 2.6 miles
- Sound Feet Shoes - 2.8 miles
- Kill Devil Hills
- 27 Bedrooms
- 28 Bathrooms
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