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Live A Pirate's Dream

Vacation home near Outer Banks Beaches in Kill Devil Hills

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Dining
Smart TV, video games, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Destination Fun
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Woods Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kill Devil Hills

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Kill Devil Hills vacation home, you'll be steps from Destination Fun and a 5-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Aviation Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Destination Fun - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Aviation Dog Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • beach - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Azteca - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Live A Pirate's Dream

This 4-bedroom 3-bathroom oceanside house features great views and all the modern amenities to make your stay at the Outer Banks a great one. Just 600 feet (a short 3-minute walk) to the Martin Street public beach access (parking available), you and your family can be on the beach in minutes!

The bottom-level of The Pirates Dream features a carport beneath the home and ground entrance for easier unloading. Rinse off in the enclosed outdoor shower if you’re all sandy and then cook up your latest catch on the outdoor charcoal grill in the backyard.

Come upstairs to the mid-level of the home and unwind in one of the two Queen bedrooms. The kids will absolutely love sleeping in the bunk bed in the third room. There is a large deck outside for when you still want to enjoy the fresh air but need to get out of the sun. With linens and towels already provided at The Pirates Dream, you’ll have less to unpack before you can begin your relaxation!

Your family will love coming together in the spacious upstairs living area whether you are catching a movie, playing games or making something tasty in the kitchen. The top level also features the final queen bedroom and a full bath right off the living area. The comfortable furnishings and impressive beach decor will make you want to come back year after year. Enjoy the ocean breeze every morning on the large deck as you drink your coffee and watch the sunrise. The bonus crow’s nest deck is the perfect place to work on your tan during the day as you soak up that afternoon sun!

Minutes from Family-Friendly Activities
Kill Devil Hills is the heart of the Outer Banks so staying in The Pirates Dream near MP 9 means you are close to everything! All within a short 2 to 3-minute walk, you have plenty of food options at many local hot spots including Dare Devil’s Pizzeria, The Bonzer Shack, Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, JK’s Restaurant, Five Guys and Booty Treats Ice Cream & Shave Ice! Need a bathing suit or want to rent a surf board? The Pit Surf Shop and 17th Street Surf Shop are just a 2-3 min walk. Don't worry if you forgot your toothbrush, CVS is just a hop, skip and jump down the road. For a fun family activity, head to Destination Fun for laser tag, mini golf, a bounce house, and arcade games. For a fun, but more educational experience, the Wright Brothers National Memorial is just minutes away and is the perfect historic landmark to explore! About 3 miles down the road, the Nags Head Fishing Pier is the perfect place for anglers in your group to throw out a line and test their luck but if you don’t catch anything, you could always stop by Billy’s Seafood market to grab some fresh local seafood to take home! The Pirates Dream is only a short driving distance away from grocery stores, gas stations, and many more restaurants and fun local shops! Whether you plan to enjoy some great local pizza at Dare Devil’s Pizzeria, order some sushi at Fuji Japanese Steakhouse or grab breakfast at Stack’em High Pancakes, you are sure to find a restaurant that matches your taste preference!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Additional Cleaning Fee Will Apply If Not Followed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Additional Cleaning Fee Will Apply If Not Followed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Additional Cleaning Fee Will Apply If Not Followed

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Live A Pirate's Dream Kill Devil Hills
Live A Pirate's Dream Private vacation home
Live A Pirate's Dream Private vacation home Kill Devil Hills

Frequently asked questions

How close is Live A Pirate's Dream to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.1 mi (21-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Live A Pirate's Dream have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Live A Pirate's Dream to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 4.2 mi (6-min drive) from Kitty Hawk Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Live A Pirate's Dream offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Live A Pirate's Dream?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Live A Pirate's Dream?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Live A Pirate's Dream?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Live A Pirate's Dream have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Live A Pirate's Dream have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Live A Pirate's Dream to downtown Kill Devil Hills?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Kill Devil Hills.

Live A Pirate's Dream Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach House

This property was everything described and more. The owners keep a really up to date and classy place to stay while on your vacation. It’s within walking distance if a beautiful beach and many amenities one may want or need while staying. I will definitely go back to this property if possible. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Caitie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family house

Super easy check-in/check-out process. The area is very touristy, but lots to do, tons of restaurants and shops. Also lots of traffic. House is walking distance to the beach, but I definitely recommend driving to the parking lot. Overall our experience was really good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Excellent location, rooftop deck and backyard were very nice luxuries. The walk to the beach was quick and efficient, Beach access about 500 feet from property. Overall an awesome stay with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful stay

Great place. Short walk to beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Top Notch Spot

We stayed with our pair of adult children & their families. The location and amenities were perfect for the week vacation! The kitchen had ample dishes, cooking utensils, etc for the 7 of us to make some great meals. Several eateries were in walking distance when we wanted a meal out. The beach was an easy walk. The beds were comfy and showers were hot with the right amount of water pressure! (These last 2 are typically important for me.) I'd happily book here again. I'd recommend bringing your own beach accessories. Also, we had 1 bath towel per person. It worked for us but some travelers may want more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than Expected

The property was clean and well stocked (bath tissue, soap, garbage bags, coffee, etc.). When we had an HVAC hiccup, the property manager was immediately responsive and solved the issue. Highly impressed with ease of check-in and clarity or check-out instructions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place

I am a VRBO beach property owner as well. The minus is the lack of beach accessories and a list of requirements what to do before a check out. For traveling families there is nothing to take to the beach. No beach towels, no beach chairs, no sun umbrellas, no coolers. Overall rating still 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Grace S., Fredericksburg Virginia

Great location

The house layout was perfect for our stay of 6 adults and one child (2). However there are a lot of stairs so if you have anyone with diminished capacity of walking or anyone who requires a wheelchair this isn’t the place for you. The rooms and bathrooms were clean but needed to bring our own toilet paper, hand soap and paper towels. The main level furniture appeared to have several stains. The kitchen was clean, had two microwaves and two coffee pots. the refrigerator was spacious and the dishwasher was nice to have. Last thing I will say is there is a bit of a walk to the beach about a half mile and there is at least two flights of stairs getting from the street to the beach, there is parking where you can opt to dive and use the public parking but you still have to climb the stair to the beach, I would pack light because lugging anything up and down those stairs is a pain. I would totally stay here again with a few modifications to who and what I brought with me.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A nice getaway

We enjoyed our time at the home. Our only issue was the keypad on the door didn't work, that was quickly brought to the attention of the property manager who brought it to the attention of the owner who then promptly installed a new one within 24-36 hours.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Only One Problem

We loved the house, the location, the walk to the beach, and everything else. The only issue we had was that the front door code just stopped working during our stay. It stopped working about a day before we left, so we did not bother calling the help line, but that did happen. Overall though, great, and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lillian O.

Liked: Cleanliness

8/18

We had a great experience at this house. Pictures are accurate and we loved the convenience of having stores and restaurants nearby. We did have to bring our own beach chairs/umbrella but we asked beforehand so we were prepared. Outdoor shower really came in handy and the deck was great at sunrise!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Raman K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location, not very clean

The location is good. Rooms are spacious and beds were comfortable. There were no toiletries or trash bags or kitchen cleaning items available. The utensils an cutlery inside the cupboards was quite dirty, the dishwasher doesnt do a good job of cleaning. The furniture in the living room was a little dirty, multiple stains on the couches and by the way my dust mite allergies started acting up, these wernt properly cleaned or vacuumed. Property manager not an easy person to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mihee O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience!!!

The property was very clean nice! The rooms were smaller than I expected, but it was very cozy. Kids loved the place as well. Definitely we want to come back here to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

25 July 2021

House was exactly as it was advertised it was very clean except one bathroom inner liner of the shower curtain was very dirty at the bottom. Had to purchase my own dish and dishwasher detergent and garbage bags. None were in the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Very relaxed environment with plenty of restaurants/bars near by. Easy beach access didn’t have to drive at all during our stay besides a grocery store run.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfortable

My family and I enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and there was plenty of room for the 7 of us. Six adults and one child. We really enjoyed sitting out on the decks. There are plenty of chairs. You can sit in the shade or in the sun. You can even see the ocean from the roof deck. It’s just a short walk to the beach and you are very near a CVS. We even took a 9 minute walk one morning to a Super Wings store. I guess my only recommendation is to bring extra towels and washcloths. They do provide them but there were 7 of us with 1 towel and washcloth per person plus hand towels. The dryer took about 3 hours to dry a normal load. No big deal really but I wished I had packed a few extra. If you are looking for a great place to stay with your family, I highly recommend this house. You won’t be disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

KDH best place to stay in OBX

Property was clean and located near beach w/ public parking access. Many places to eat and drink w/in short drive or even a walk. Owner was easy to get in touch w/ during the process. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Post-covid get away

The property was very clean and fresh. Kitchen was well stocked. Bed linens and towels were way above average. Location excellent. Sometimes hard to maneuver keycode lock, but keep trying! Would like some written instructions for how to use TV (for those not technological savvy), and would like a heads up on whether propane tank and charcoal provided, when advertising that they are available. Other than that, it was a wonderful house and would rent again without hesitation! Keep up the good work, Joseph! It was a pleasure working with you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great area and place to stay

We really liked the location to the beach of this property. The convenience of having everything you could need nearby was very helpful.

8/10 Good

Len B.

Nice location for our last minute plans.

I liked it, but as most places are..... mattresses and box springs are 100 years old and sleeping isnt fun. That alone ruins trips. My daughter slept on the floor the whole time. I recommend nicer sleeping experience, constant squeaking and no sleep isnt fun. That's every place though, besides hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway Spot

For our first trip to the OBX this was a great location. The house was clean and well maintained. Plenty of space for two families. The kitchen was well stocked. (Bring your own consumables such as paper towels, trash bags, soap, detergent, tp.) The owner always responded promptly to emails and was flexible to work with. The wifi was sufficient for two adults working online and two kids attending school online. Each room had space for a small folding table to accommodate this. It is a short drive to the Jockey Ridge sand dunes (highly recommend hang gliding beginner lesson) and short bike ride to the Wright Memorial. Recommend Beachcombers Wood Fired Grill Tiki Bar on the beach, Outer Banks Brewing Station outdoor dining, Kill Devil's Frozen Custard and Beach Fries, and Scoops Homemade Ice Cream Parlor, all are walking or biking distance.

6/10 Okay

Whitney G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as listed

We booked the trip about a month before the arrival date & were scrambling to find a place when I saw the listing. The place was great & located within walking distance to a public beach access that had a lifeguard on duty daily, which was great since we did have children traveling with us, as well). You can tell the property manger takes great care of his place & anyone who stays here will surely have a wonderful time!.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT BEACH HOUSE!!!

Me and my family stayed at this beach house and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Short walk to the beach. We had kids ages 2-5 so we’re worried it might be too far away but it was a perfect distance. Close to food and all the action as well! We also took the time to go up to duck, nc and Corolla to see the wild horses both of which were not too far away! We will definitely stay here again! 5 stars!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great time away from home

The house had everything we needed for our stay. Our kids loved the pirate books and theme. Rooms were clean and house is pretty well kept. Kitchen is well equipped for cooking meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Pirate's Life

Pictures did not do it justice! Check-in was easy. We spent a lot of time on the upper deck. Location was excellent-walking distance to several restaurants & to the beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020