15 bedrooms, every one with its own private bath, set the tone at WONDEROUS STORIES, a nearly 10,000 square foot oceanfront estate from Carolina Designs in Kill Devil Hills. Named for the Yes song, this four-level retreat pairs an elevator, a tiered-seating home theater, and dining for twenty-eight with a pool, hot tub, and cabana at Milepost 9.5.
- As low as $5,190 - $5,290}?>/Week
- 15 Bedrooms
- 17.5 Bathrooms
General Features[>
- 1 Trundle
- 1 Twin Bunk
- 11 Kings
- 15 Bedrooms (15 Private Baths)
- 15 Parking Spaces
- 16 Full Baths
- 2 Pyramid Bunks
- 2 Queens
- 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
- 23 TVs
- 3 Half Baths
- 3 Outdoor Showers
- 30.0 x 15.0 Private Pool
- 4 Double Bunks
- 9 DVD Players
- Cabana
- Elevator
- Gas Grill
- Home Theater
- Hot Tub
- Located at Milepost 9.5, Kill Devil Hills
- Media Room
- No Pets Allowed
- Oceanfront
- Oceanfront Home
- Recreation Room
- Seasonal Fireplace(Oct-Mar)
- Sunday Firm 4pm check-in
- 15 Bedrooms
- 17.5 Bathrooms
Overview
With a name inspired by the progressive rock band Yes's song, Wonderous Stories, this dreamy oceanfront retreat will transform your vacation getaway into a revolutionary experience. Carefully designed to accommodate the needs of those traveling in large groups, this home offers four levels and just under 10,000 square feet of indoor living space, an elevator, intimate suites with private baths, ample gathering areas for entertaining and recreation, and resort-style outdoor amenities. Sixteen full baths and three half baths mean no one waits in line, 23 TVs and nine DVD players keep every generation entertained, and 15 parking spaces welcome caravanning families and reunion groups with ease. Free high-speed wireless internet is provided throughout, and the home does not allow pets. Please note the Sunday firm 4pm check-in.
This central Kill Devil Hills location is ideal for sightseeing and offers quick access to dining and shopping options. Steps from the sand, this OBX vacation rental places the heart of the Outer Banks right outside your door.
Ground Floor
- Rec room with pool table, foosball, and sports bar
- Theater
- Four kings with private baths
- Bedroom with two double bunks and private bath
- Half bath
- Laundry
The ground level features a wonderful flow of bedrooms with flatscreen TVs and private bathrooms, and indoor entertainment spaces. Four bedrooms are furnished with king size beds (one offers a bathroom equipped for special access), and a children's suite is furnished with two double bunks. A laundry room and half bath are centrally located. Movie buffs will flock to a vibrant private home theater room with tiered seating for ten, big-screen TV, and surround sound. Those with competitive spirits will gather in the oceanfront recreation room outfitted with ceramic tile floors, a billiard table, foosball, mounted flatscreen, and a kitchenette/bar with sink, refrigerator, microwave, standalone icemaker, second mounted flatscreen TV, and bar seating for five.
Rec room doors open to a host of elaborate outdoor amenities. A sparkling 30 x 15 custom pool and a bubbling hot tub are the focal point. The pool deck is lined with lounge seating for relaxation under clear coastal skies. Respite from the sun can be found at the poolside cabana with bar seating and a rooftop sun deck with seating. A gas grill and prep station with an outdoor sink are available, and informal BBQ meals can be served hot off the grill. Three outdoor showers make quick work of rinsing off salt and sand. When the sea is calling, stroll the private walkway that meanders to the sandy shoreline and frolicking waves.
First Floor
- Media room
- Five kings with private baths
- Bedroom with two queen beds and private bath
- Nursery (rent own crib)
- Laundry
Six charming bedroom suites and a nursery await guests on the first floor (please note that a crib is not provided, but can be rented locally from vacation gear companies). All bedrooms provide flatscreen TVs and private bathrooms. Five bedrooms are furnished with king size beds (one offers a bathroom equipped for those with special needs), one is oceanfront with direct covered deck access and two are west-facing with direct access to the front covered deck. A suite furnished with two queen size beds is located across from a nursery with a changing station, cozy armchair, and flatscreen TV.
Laundry facilities are centrally located. A handsome oceanfront media room has striking hardwood floors, two plush sofas, big-screen TV, a six-person card table, and a wet bar with a sink, microwave, and mini-fridge. This room provides direct access to the covered deck that overlooks the outdoor amenities, an easy spot to sip morning coffee while the Atlantic wakes up below.
Second Floor
- Great room
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Two kings with private baths
- Bedroom with two pyramid bunks and private bath
A fabulous range of amenities greet guests in the second floor great room featuring exotic hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows revealing memorable ocean views. The oceanfront living area features sofa and armchair seating, an area rug, a big-screen for TV viewing, and a seasonal gas fireplace (October through March). An ocean view conversation area is comprised of sofa and armchair seating and an area rug. Doors open to a furnished sun deck showcasing sweeping ocean views and refreshing coastal breezes. A half bath is conveniently located. Two elegant dining tables seat twenty-eight guests, and casual bar seating for ten is available at the kitchen bar, so the entire group can share a meal at once. A gourmet kitchen overlooks the great room and provides distinctive cabinets, dazzling granite countertops, and a host of stainless steel appliances, including two refrigerators with icemakers, a six-burner gas cooktop, a four-burner electric cooktop, two microwaves, and two dishwashers. A Keurig is provided. This level offers three stylish bedroom suites, all with flatscreen TVs and private baths. Two suites offer king beds and direct access to the front covered deck, and a children's bedroom is outfitted with two pyramid bunks. A peaceful office/den completes the second floor amenities and is furnished with sofa and armchair seating, a desk top with two chairs, and a flatscreen TV.
Third Floor
- Media lounge
- Two double bunks, one twin bunk, one trundle
- Full bath
The third floor loft is an open-concept design perfect for teens and children in your traveling party. This space offers a media lounge furnished with three sofas and a mounted flatscreen TV, and sleeping accommodations are comprised of two double bunks, one twin bunk, and a trundle. A full bathroom is conveniently located on this level.
Good to Know
Updates for 2026: Carpet replaced with luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring throughout. Fresh exterior paint. New photos to come.
Updates for 2025: All new mattresses (except for second floor bunk room), all new bedding, new sofas in great room.
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. 2026 pool open dates are 4/5/2026 to 10/25/2026 and 2027 pool open dates are 3/28/2027 to 10/24/2027, with pool heat available for $500.00 in both seasons.
Please Note: The outside showers and cabana will be winterized/not available for guest use from the week before Thanksgiving to Easter.
Special Access Amenities: Two king suites offer bathrooms with roll under sink and barrier free showers with grab bars and seats. One is on the ground floor, one is on the first floor. Please note that none of our homes are ADA compliant. Contact our office for more details.
Nearby Restaurants
- American Pie - 0.2 miles
- Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse - 0.2 miles
- Pigman's Bar-B-Que - 0.3 miles
- Poke Box - 0.6 miles
- Jolly Roger - 3.0 miles
- Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar - 3.5 miles
- Firehouse Boil Delivery - 3.6 miles
- Henry's Restaurant - 4.5 miles
Nearby Activities
- Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve - 1.1 miles
- OBX Laser Tag and Arcade - 0.8 miles
- Kitty Hawk Kites - 2.5 miles
- Lost Treasure Golf - 2.5 miles
- Kitty Hawk Surf Co. - 2.9 miles
- Kitty Hawk Kites - 3.0 miles
- Paradise Fun Park - 4.4 miles
- Jockey's Ridge State Park - 2.4 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Super Wings - 0.4 miles
- Ben Franklin - 0.4 miles
- Brew Thru - 0.4 miles
- OBX Shipping Center - 0.7 miles
- OBX Laser Tag and Arcade - 0.8 miles
- Super Wings - 1.6 miles
- Kitty Hawk Kites - 2.5 miles
- Brew Thru - 2.5 miles
- Kill Devil Hills
- 15 Bedrooms
- 17.5 Bathrooms
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