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

Our family of 7 thoroughly enjoyed staying at Dolphin Inn. The house, though not new was well maintained and very clean. We’ve been staying at VRBO type places for over 10 years. Everything about the Dolphin Inn made it one of the best places we have ever stayed. Most places have the bare minimum when it comes to kitchen appliances/settings/utensils, etc. The Dolphin Inn had more than we had at our own homes. Their TV/AV setup was the best I’ve ever seen - in just about every room!! Unless you have a special DVD that you want to bring from home, their selection of DVD movies was amazing, seemed like a thousand or more. The pool was very clean and was serviced by a professional during our stay, a nice touch. Communication with the owner/manager was nothing short of amazing. They provide the most comprehensive guide for the house as well as local attractions and restaurants that we’ve ever seen. Jorge was also the best communicator we’ve ever dealt with. Almost instant responses to questions and was a helpful in every respect. 10 stars on a 5 point scale! Thanks for everything! We hope to return!

My family and I spent a week at the house and we cannot say enough nice things about the house and George, the owner, who was so responsive and pleasant. We loved the location of the house as it is close to the beach, all of the local stores and restaurants, and grocery stores. It is also very close to Duck, so we spent a day walking the boardwalk there. We had our dog with us, and there were so many places to walk. The pool and hot tub are very clean, along with the rest of the house. I have rented many vacation homes, and this is by far the best stocked kitchen. The pots and pans are great quality, and if you plan to cook, the house has everything you need to cook any type of meal. We will definitely return to the Dolphin Inn!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!