Carolina Designs presents THE SWELL, a spectacular 10-bedroom oceanfront retreat in South Nags Head, where luxury meets comfort at Milepost 17.5. This spacious home features stellar ocean views, 7 full bathrooms plus 2 half baths, a private 30x15 pool with kiddie pool inset and hot tub, and your own private beach walkway with dune-top seating leading directly to the sea. Perfect for large families or groups, THE SWELL offers a rec room with pool table, gas grill, and Smart TVs in every bedroom for accessing Netflix and Hulu. The South Nags Head location provides thinner crowds than northern beaches while keeping you close to popular Outer Banks attractions like Bodie Island Lighthouse and Jennette's Pier, which features an aquarium and seasonal programs. Fish Heads Bar & Grill at the Outer Banks Fishing Pier is just a mile south, offering waterfront dining that locals and visitors love.
- As low as $4,150 - $10,000}?>/Week
- 10 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
General Features[>
- 1 Highchair
- 1 Sleepsofa
- 10 Bedrooms (4 Private Baths)
- 10 Parking Spaces
- 12 TVs
- 2 Dogs welcome with fee
- 2 DVD Players
- 2 Half Baths
- 2 Outdoor Showers
- 2 Pyramid Bunks
- 2 Queens
- 2 Trundles
- 2 Twin Bunks
- 2 Twins
- 2026 Pool Heat Cost: $500.00
- 2026 Pool Open: 4/5/2026 - 10/25/2026
- 2027 Pool Heat Cost: $500.00
- 2027 Pool Open: 3/28/2027 - 10/24/2027
- 30.0 x 15.0 Private Pool
- 5 Kings
- 7 Full Baths
- Gas Grill
- Hot Tub
- Located at Milepost 17.5, Nags Head
- Oceanfront
- Oceanfront Home
- Recreation Room
- Seasonal Fireplace(Oct-Mar)
- Sunday check-in
- 10 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
Accommodations
THE SWELL sleeps large groups comfortably with 5 king bedrooms, 2 queen bedrooms, 2 pyramid bunks, 2 twin bunks, 2 trundles, 2 twin beds, and 1 sleepsofa. With 4 bedrooms featuring private bathrooms and excellent spacing across three levels, everyone enjoys privacy and comfort during their Outer Banks getaway.
Amenities & Features
This oceanfront home is equipped with 12 Smart TVs, 2 DVD players, and a recreation room for entertainment. The private pool area features new improvements with updated coping, inner lining, and concrete surrounds. Pool heating is available for $500, with the season running from early April through late October. Additional exterior amenities include 10 parking spaces, hot tub, gas grill, and 2 outdoor showers. A seasonal fireplace (October-March) adds cozy ambiance, while 2 dogs are welcome with fee. Free high-speed wireless internet keeps everyone connected.
Ground Floor
- Rec room with pool table and queen sleepsofa
- King with shared bath
- Queen with private bath
- Bedroom with two twin bunks, a trundle, and shared bath
- Laundry
The heart of the lower level features an impressive rec room with a pool table, queen sleepsofa, and Smart TV. Sleeping arrangements include a queen bedroom with private bath, plus two additional bedrooms sharing a bath: one king bedroom and another with two twin bunks and trundle. A convenient half bath serves the rec room area. The laundry room provides convenient facilities for large group needs. Sliding doors open from the rec room to the fenced private pool area, showcasing the kiddie pool inset perfect for young vacationers, separate hot tub, and two outdoor showers. Your private beach walkway provides direct access for morning walks, shell-hunting, swimming, surfing, or relaxing with a good book.
First Floor
- King with private bath
- Queen with private bath
- Two kings with shared bath
- Bedroom with two twins
- Bedroom with two pyramid bunks and a trundle
- Shared full bath
Dedicated primarily to accommodations, the middle level houses six bedrooms and four full bathrooms. Three king bedrooms anchor this floor, with two offering sliding door access to oceanside decks overlooking the pool area—one king features a private bathroom while the other two share a bathroom. Additionally, you'll find a queen bedroom with private bath, a bedroom with two twin beds, and a bedroom featuring two pyramid bunks plus a trundle, perfect for younger guests or flexible sleeping arrangements.
Second Floor
- Great room
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- King with private bath
The top floor showcases THE SWELL's crown jewel—an open floor plan with breathtaking ocean views and sliding door access to the expansive deck. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops with bar seating and is well-equipped for meal preparation for large groups. Guest amenities include a crockpot, Instant Pot, two Keurig coffee makers, and a traditional coffee maker. The dining area accommodates everyone with two dining tables. The spacious great room provides two comfortable sitting areas, flat screen TV, and a seasonal gas fireplace for cozy evening gatherings.
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.
Electronics: There is a cable box in the great room and ground level rec room, all other TVs have the Spectrum Wi-Fi app. 2 DVD Players are provided.
Nearby Restaurants
- Fish Heads Bar and Grill - 0.9 miles
- Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - 1.2 miles
- Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - 1.5 miles
- Poke Box - 3.2 miles
- Outer Banks Mall - 3.3 miles
- Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina - 4.2 miles
- Wanchese Marina - 4.2 miles
- Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream - 4.5 miles
Nearby Activities
- Coquina Beach - 4.7 miles
- Fish Heads Bar and Grill - 0.9 miles
- Nags Head Dolphin Watch - 1.0 miles
- Fishing Unlimited Boating Center - 1.3 miles
- Paradise Dolphin Cruises - 4.0 miles
- Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina - 4.2 miles
- Wanchese Marina - 4.2 miles
- Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing - 4.3 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Fish Heads Bar and Grill - 0.9 miles
- Super Wings - 1.2 miles
- Salt Coast Outfitters - 1.4 miles
- The Farmer's Daughter - 1.7 miles
- Super Wings - 1.9 miles
- The Cotton Gin - 3.1 miles
- Outer Banks Mall - 3.3 miles
- Sound Feet Shoes - 3.6 miles
- Nags Head
- 10 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
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