Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores

Aerial view of the DolphinInnOBX.  7 Bedroom house.  4 minute walk to beach - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Dolphin Inn - 7BR beach house, short walk to the ocean - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Aerial drone view from the DolphinInnOBX - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
7 Bedroom Beach house just a 4 minute walk to the beach - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Private 8' x 14' Amish-built Pirate Ship - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Private Pool and Hot Tub.  Pool is on the sunny south side of the house. - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Play the next big family volley ball game or send the kids out to the 'sandbox.' - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
wrap around decks with horizon ocean view - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Second floor deck with horizon view of ocean and pool - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Sit at the counter or around the large dining table that seats a crowd. - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Enjoy Horizon Ocean Views inside or outside from two Level Wrap-Around Decks. - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Serve a crowd with ranite countertops, deep sink & stainless steel appliances. - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Fully Appointed Kitchen - New Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel appliances - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Premium Cable, Tivo, NetFlix, 600 DVDs. Or enjoy a family game night - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
BR1 - Captain's Quarters - King bed, Jacuzzi Tub, 32" Flat Screen TV - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
BR2 - Surf Shack, one of Four Themed Master Bedrooms, w/ private deck access - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
BR2 - Surf Shack, one of Four Themed Master Bedrooms, w/ private deck access - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
BR3 - Breezy Palm, one of Four Themed Master Bedrooms, w/ private deck access - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
BR4 - Adirondack, one of Four Themed Master Bedrooms, w/ private deck access - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
BR5 - Crews Quarters - Great room for the kids, w/ 32" LCD TV - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
BR 6 - Pirates Lair - Bunk (Full at bottom, twin at top), love seat, 32" TV - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
BR7 - Mermaid Lagoon - w/ two twin beds and 32" LCD TV - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Sunrise on the private beach - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Drone picture of the beach - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Enjoy the kitchenette, flat screen TV, Foosball, and full-size fridge in Game room. - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Beachcombing with the kids - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
The DolphinInnOBX comes with a library of over 600 DVDs and books - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Free marina boat launch privileges at nearby marina - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Free use of WestSideOBX gym. Includes Olympic pool, 8 tennis courts, basketball - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
WestSideOBX.com outdoor swimming complex incl. a 25 meter pool, Wi-Fi, Snackbar - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
WestSideOBX.com has eight tennis courts. Four lighted Har Tru courts. - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Dolphin Inn guests can use our membership at the nearby Kilmarlic Golf Course - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Guests of the DolphinInnOBX get member pricing at the OBX Bowling Center. - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores
Guests of the DolphinInnOBX get discount pricing at the Kitty Hawk Kites. - Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores

Dolphin Inn OBX - Southern Shores

Steps to ocean, Private Pool, Pirate Ship, Gym/Golf/Tennis - DolphinInnOBX
17 guests · 7 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms · Vacation Home · Entire place · 3000 Sqft
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We rent Saturday - Saturday Mid-March - Mid-October. To book, select a Saturday as your start and end date.

*** Free sheets and bath towels for any new booking (or save $250 if you bring your own) ***

New - Free Pickleball at nearby courts and West Side Athletic Club.

Bring friends and family together at the DolphinInnOBX, a seven-bedroom 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 Dolphin Inn 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 free tennis at Southern Shores Civic Association 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.

Keywords: House, Villa, Beach House, Cottage

Sleeping Configuration

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Captain's Quarters
1 king bed
Walk out deck, King, Netflix/Blu-Ray/Disney+/Hulu/HBO/Epix, Jacuzzi Tub
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Surf Shack
1 queen bed
Walk out deck, Queen, Netflix/Blu-Ray/Disney+/Hulu/HBO/Epix
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Nani's Room
1 king bed
Walk out deck, Queen, Netflix/Blu-Ray/Disney+/Hulu/HBO/Epix
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Adirondack
1 king bed
Walk out deck, Queen, Netflix/Blu-Ray/Disney+/Hulu/HBO/Epix
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Crew's Quarters
2 bunk beds
Two sets of bunk beds, NetFlix/Blu-Ray/Disney+/Hulu/HBO/Epix
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Pirate's Liar
1 bunk bed
Twin bed over full bed, NetFlix/Disney+/Hulu/HBO love seat
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Mermaid Lagoon
2 single beds
Two Twin beds, NetFlix/Disney+/Hulu/HBO

What this place offers

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IconIron & Board
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IconFull Kitchen
IconOven
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IconPrivate Pool
IconHigh Speed Internet
IconLaptop friendly workspace
IconDesk
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Shared spaces

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IconShared Fitness Room/Gym
IconShared Tennis Court
Though we have a private (i.e., not-shared) pool, hot tub, volleyball court, and basketball hoop at the DolphinInnOBX beach house, you may wish to take advantage of our golf, tennis, gym, bowling and marina memberships for additional amenities. Enjoy our membership at the Kilmarlic Golf Club and Outer Banks Bowling (member's pricing on golf and bowling). Free use of all facilities at the West End Athletic Club, Southern Shores Marina, and Southern Shores Tennis Courts. Free Pickleball!

Nearby activities

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Suitability

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Child friendly
Children's books and toys
Baby friendly
Crib/Pack 'n Play
High chair
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No events allowed
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No smoking allowed
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No Parking
Parking for five cars/SUVs

Meet the Host

Jorge
Jorge
Owner
Though we love to travel the world, our best memories happen at the Dolphin Inn. We bought the house when our kids still believed in the magic of pirates and princesses. These days, they don't ask us to play make believe on the Dolphin Inn's pirate ship playground. Still, a little magic happens when we're at the Dolphin Inn. Maybe it's the salt air or the slow pace, but we seem to laugh more. The kids linger longer at the table. They go for walks with us. We find time to play games, tell stories and rewatch favorite movies. It's a special place to our family. Maybe that's why we love to share it with other families. We hope we can help your family make memories at the Dolphin Inn.
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IconMember since: July 2020
IconSpeaks: English
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Scenic views

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Directions

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