DolphinInnOBX Steps to beach 7BR Pool, Gym, Pickleball/Tennis, Pirate Ship, Golf

Southern Shores, North Carolina
$1208 avg/night
Bed 7

Bed

Bath 5

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 17

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Bring friends and family together at the DolphinInnOBX, a seven-bedroom (12 beds) beach rental cottage in Southern Shores, just south of Duck, NC. Our beach house enjoys horizon ocean views and is a short 1.5-block (four-minute) walk to the beach. Enjoy a private pool, hot tub, pirate ship playground, wrap-around decks, and a landscaped yard. The Dolphin Inn, featured in Money magazine, was recognized for its quintessential beach atmosphere. The DolphinInn is pet-friendly, joining many Outer Banks' beaches and businesses.

The Dolphin Inn offers premium amenities like a fully outfitted kitchen, family-friendly gear, a complimentary in-home entertainment package and a guests-only fitness club membership.

Whether this is your first reunion or a decades-long tradition, reserve the Dolphin Inn for your beach getaway.

Make family memories that last a lifetime.

The main living area includes a master suite, full kitchen with bar, dining area, and reading corner. The wrap-around decks offer horizon ocean views. The generously appointed kitchen overlooks the welcoming great room with games, 600+ DVD movies, a gas Fireplace, a Large Screen Television with 5.1 channel surround sound and a wide-selection of free movies through NetFlix, Disney+, HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, etc.. The top floor also boasts a King Bedroom with a Private Bathroom and Jacuzzi Tub.

The second floor offers three sunny master bedrooms with private entrances to the wrap-around deck.

The first floor has three bedrooms with bunks and single beds, laundry, a full bath, an outdoor shower, and a Game Room.

Amenities include Free Wireless Internet, Golf Club membership privileges at the local Kilmarlic Golf Course, Gym, Olympic pool, pickleball, and tennis privileges at the WestSide Athletic Club, free boat launching privileges at a nearby Marina, and additional free tennis at nearby SSCA tennis courts. Bowling membership too! It’s just over two miles North to the town of Duck with great shopping and dining. Head South two miles to Kitty Hawk and you’ll find Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Carawan Seafood Co., Wal-mart, and other conveniences.

Entry Level: 3 Bedrooms (Crews' Quarters w/2 Bunk Sets, Pirates' Lair w/ pyramid bunk, Mermaids' Lagoon w/2 Singles), 1 Full Bath, Den with Wet Bar/Fridge/Microwave, Foosball, Streaming Channels, and DVD player. Enclosed Outside Shower and Gas Grill.

Level Two: 3 Bedrooms (Surf Shack w/Queen, Private Half Bath, Nani's Room w/King and Private Half Bath. Surf Shack and Nani's Room share a Tub/Shower, i.e., Jack and Jill Bath. Adirondack Room - 1 Master Suite w/King).

Top Floor: Lovely Living/Dining Area, Gourmet Kitchen w/ Granite Countertop, Gas Fireplace, Half Bath, Captain's Quarters Master Suite with King and Full Bath with Jacuzzi and a Wrap Around Deck.

Contact us for more information about our guest-friendly cancellation policy.

Note: Sometimes VRBO's AI-generated amenities states that we have pickleball on site. We do provide you free pickleball at the nearby pickleball courts as well as free pickleball at the West Side Athletic Club, but none on site. We have lots of nearby courts to choose from. Other times it states that we have an on arcade and game room. We do have a game room with a foosball table. But just ask us and we will tell you about one of the best kept secrets in the Outer Banks, a pinball and video arcade that is used to host national pinball competitions!

We rent Saturday - Saturday Mid-March - Mid-October. To book, select a Saturday as your start and end date. Book now to reserve your favorite week.

Sheets and bath towels included (or save $250 if you bring your own)

Keywords: House, Villa, Beach House, Cottage

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    7 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Fence Around The Pool Hot Tub Outdoor Pool Private Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    6 Outdoor Pickleball Courts Boat On Site Ecotours Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Hunting Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Sports Equipment Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Foosball Table Games Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Video Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Baby Monitor Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Stair-free Path To Entrance Tile Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 09:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 17

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Laura E.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    We had such a great stay at Dolphin Inn. Jorge communicated with us and was so helpful even before we got there. Check in was a breeze. The house was exactly as described and perfect for our three families to share for a week. Also - the house had absolutely every little thing you could need - beach chairs, umbrella, toys; fully stocked kitchen with any tools you might need; outlets set up everywhere. And everything labeled and accessible. If you want to feel like you are borrowing a friend’s home for the week, def stay here!

  • colette m.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    We were a family of 16 from toddlers to grandparents and this house was perfect for our group. The layout of the bedrooms and common areas worked great for us. There are thoughtful details throughout the home; such as a very well stocked kitchen, tons of dvds and board games, even baby gates and pack and plays. When we weren’t enjoying the pool and hot tub, there was plenty of room for us to gather in the main dining and living area for relaxing, playing games and having our meals. We really appreciated the beach chairs and cart for our short walk to the beach. There is a great bike bath out front so we rented bicycles to ride into Duck for shopping and sightseeing. Our host Jorge was extremely gracious and helpful throughout our stay. We can’t wait for a return trip!

  • Richard H.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    Great beach house. Like a mini private resort. Kids loved it and wanted to stay extra days after our week was up. Beach one and half blocks away. Great pool, sauna, beach volleyball. Mother deer and two fawns strolled by property almost daily. Also saw Dollphins while on the beach. Kids couldn't wait to get back to the beach in the evening to see and catch the Ghost Crabs.Jorge great host and assures your stay will be everything you expected. Southern Shores a great upscale local and convenient to everything like shopping, activities and other towns. Just a great family vacation!

  • Liz D.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    House is in a great location. Very short walk to the beach. Close to everything but feels secluded. Very private yard and pool. It was very quiet when we sat outside. Well stocked. Owner was amazing and was in communication with us throughout the week! We had four couples, three kids 18-21, six little kiddos and one golden doodle.. The house was full but we all fit comfortably.

  • Kerin M.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    This was a great property for our needs. Plenty of room for shared experiences (games, movies, children’s talent show, etc) as well as private space to take a break from the fun or commotion. Lovely pool and play areas. Close walk to the beach, not far from grocery store, short bike ride on bike trail to Duck- or short drive. Many low key interesting sites. Great gym nearby and lots of golfing!

  • William P.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    Nice house and good location - only a couple miles to grocery stores and seafood market. Beach just a short walk away and a nightly rendezvous to catch the sunset. Very relaxing vacation and good sight seeing adventures. Only negative was we could have used more trash bags and cleaning supplies in the sample pack. Kids enjoyed the pool which was spacious! Overall, a great family vacation!

  • Pam S.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    The house was perfect for 11, though the gathering areas were small. Cannot imagine 17 people which is the listed capacity. Also the road it was on was a busy road which I was not expecting. We did enjoy the beach and pool.

  • Savannah C.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2024

    Stayed Mar 30, 2024

    Jorge is a great host, and we are very thankful we had the opportunity to rent from him. Weird, right, that I know his name? But that's Jorge. He wants to make sure all of his guests have a great time and everything they could possibly need. He was transparent about everything and went above and beyond to make sure we had all that we need. We didn't have a Crockpot and he was willing to have us buy one and get reimbursed. That's the level of service anyone would want. About the house: We chose this house because of the playground. We had 5 kids under 5 staying, and it was a great way for them to let out some steam! The home is organized with the bunk beds on the bottom floor--perfect so that the littles can't hear you when you are up on the top floor later in the evenings. There were lots of personal touches that made this family-friendly. From the massive DVD collection organized by rating (kid-friendly at the bottom), to the baby gates provided, and even a baby monitor provided (helpful if your kiddos are sleeping on the first floor! If you are looking for a large family home that is close to the beach and packed with amenities designed for a family, this is a great beach house for you. :) The only downside is that you do have to cross a fairly busy two-lane road (the main road into Duck) to get to the beach. But, it's less than a 5 minute walk and didn't alter our plans at all. There are crosswalks available as well!

  • Phanann P.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2023

    Stayed Sep 2, 2023

    We had a fantastic stay at this beach rental property! The location was just right, with a quick 5-minute walk to the beach. What made it even better was the fact that the property provided plenty of chairs for our group of 9 and a wagon for easy transportation – a thoughtful touch that made our beach days even more enjoyable. One of the highlights of this rental was the pool and hot tub. On days when we wanted a break from the sand and surf, these amenities provided the perfect relaxation spot. Plus, they were impeccably clean, adding to our overall sense of comfort. The hosts deserve a special mention for their outstanding communication. From the moment we booked, they were quick to respond and incredibly helpful. They even scheduled a call ahead of our trip to address any questions or concerns we had. In terms of amenities, the well-equipped kitchen with plenty of pots and pans (all organized and labeled) was a pleasant surprise. We made great use of it, especially with the added bonus of a grill for cooking family-style meals for days we didn’t want to eat out. All in all, our stay at this property was truly wonderful. It combined convenience, cleanliness, and superb host communication, making for a memorable beach vacation. I highly recommend this rental for anyone looking to create lasting beachside memories!

  • Stacy D.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2023

    Stayed Aug 12, 2023

    What an awesome time we had here at the Dolphin Inn. Jorge the owner was so easy to work with always available with any questions. Our whole family stayed all age ranges and it was fun for all. A short walk to the beach, close to restaurants, and recreational activities as well.

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