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The Sound Castle in KDH

Vacation home near Outer Banks Beaches in Kill Devil Hills

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Exterior
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Glazin' Go-Nuts
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kill Devil Hills

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Avalon Beach vacation home, you'll find Glazin' Go-Nuts and Avalon Fishing Pier. Also, Outer Banks Beaches is within half a mile (1 km) and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Paradise Fun Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪1903 Bar And Kitchen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Sound Castle in KDH

Three bedroom, two bath home located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills! For 2025, Sunday check-in/check-out. This home is our little sanctuary on the sound side of the OBX. A 2 minute drive to the beach. From rocking chairs on the front porch to outdoor furniture and a swing downstairs on the carport area, there's room for everyone to find their own little corner for solitude or gather together for a homestyle happy hour.

There are 2 beach chairs and several body boards/skim boards available for use during your stay.

Please read rules for our home rental before reserving. We do require a minimum age of 25 to rent. We do require an ID check. We require the person renting our home be present in our home for the duration of the rental period. (I.e. Parents reserving our home on behalf of underage children and not being present will result in cancellation of reservation. This can result in removal from our home if discovered during the rental period and there will be no refunds issued.)

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place all dirty towels in the bathtub in the hallway bathroom.
Please place trash in the trash can outside.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Due to unforeseen events, we require the person reserving the home to send a copy of their ID at the time of reservation showing date of birth.
We require the person making the reservation also be part of the guests staying in our home for the duration of the rental period.
Failure to abide by rules will result in cancellation of reservation, including removal from property with no refund.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Sound Kill Devil Hills
The Sound Castle Kill Devil Hills
The Sound Castle Private vacation home
The Sound Castle Private vacation home Kill Devil Hills

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sound Castle in KDH to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.1 mi (26-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Sound Castle in KDH have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Sound Castle in KDH to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 10-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 1.4 mi (2-min drive) from Kitty Hawk Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sound Castle in KDH offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Sound Castle in KDH?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Sound Castle in KDH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sound Castle in KDH?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Sound Castle in KDH have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Sound Castle in KDH have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Sound Castle in KDH to downtown Kill Devil Hills?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Kill Devil Hills.

The Sound Castle in KDH Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at The Sound Castle! Sara was a fantastic host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Wes C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unforgivable owner

So I was trying to be pleasant with owner when she asked me for a review but Sara’s response was horrible. We showed up to the house and was hoping to get in a bit early as she said we probably could. Turns out she said the last people left the house a mess and she needed more time to clean. Ok. Fine. But when we got there, there was dishes left in dishwasher and someone used the crock pot and it came out with food everywhere. Who the heck has to do dishes when they show up to a house that is supposed to be clean? Floors were covered in sand. Cheerios in every single bed, couch, under couches etc. This after Sara said she had to spend extra time cleaning from her last “disaster” tenant. Well now she is complaining we left the house a mess. Hmmm. Sounds like Sara is a pessimist and doesn’t like tenants. We took videos of the house when we left just to prove her wrong. She said she needed 3 cleaners for 6 hours to clean a house we stayed in with all adults? Stop Sara. You’re lying and we have videos to prove you wrong. The propane tank was empty and I had to fill. The outdoor shower is broken and all they wanted me to do was turn this valve it that and I know plumbing and told them it was broken but they didn’t fix that either. Oh and then the neighbor. Sara forgets to tell everyone who rents about the 15 people living in the slum that is right next to theirs. I mean slum. Half torn down pool. Piles of crap everywhere. Sara is a liar. Do not rent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home was very clean and perfect for group or family stay! Excellent location! Will stay here for any OBX vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Central location

The property is located right between the beach and the sound. We rented bikes and rode the multi-use path by the sound throughout the week. We visited the Nags Head Nature Preserve, Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Kitty Hawk, the Avalon Pier Beach, caught ghost crabs, went to SugarLand, the Wright Brothers Museum land, and the various coffee places nearby. This really is central to all things and the house is very clean and comfortable. We loved the Avalon Pier fireworks for the 4th of July. They were the best I’ve ever seen. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy A., Ashland, VA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul L.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best

It was a great experience just like in the past!! We love this place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S., Nashville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay!

super convenient location sara was great. easy to get in touch with and very accommodating. house was very clean and comfortable. would love to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Had a great stay at this property. Location is within walking distance to beach and bay, but with kids and tons of beach gear, it's much easier to hop in the car, and drive to any number of free public parking spots right next to the beach. We visited a different beach everyday and always found free public parking with a washoff area. As far as the house, it's perfectly adequate. Very good a/c, two full bathrooms with bathtubs (great for kids), open concept living, dining, and kitchen area. There is also a very nice deck and upper deck and parking area underneath the house. Also a nice sitting area and outside shower. Kitchen was adequately stocked. Only negative, which turned out to be a positive, was the internet seemed a bit slow for streaming on the tv, which probably isn't the owner's fault. It turned out to be a good thing anyway, because our kids would get frustrated watching youtube stall out a bunch of times that they would shut it off and want to engage with the family. Imagine that! There are some games, but not a huge collection, so bring your favorite games and engage with your kids! Great location, everything you could need is only a very short hop away. Also much cheaper than having an "ocean view" which usually means a sliver of an ocean view in the distance, and it's a single family house, not a condo, duplex or townhouse, in a quiet neighborhood. Overall, great stay, great trip, 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Renter

Absolutely fabulous house to rent for 6 guests. Close to everything on OBX including the beach and all the funny city stuff. House is cozy and very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for 6!

Perfect space for our group of 6! My favorite rental so far. Well stocked kitchen with pots/pans and flatware for our group that cooked every night. Several nice beach chairs and a few boogie boards. Washer/dryer and central air worked very well. A walkable distance to the beach, but our group decided to drive to a nearby public access with free parking (and a wash station/bathrooms) because of the 5 lane road to cross if walking. Lifeguards were stationed there as well as at the pier, which was great! Worked perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sound Castle Stay

Worked out great for five people (parents plus three kids). Had everything we needed. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul L.

Liked: Cleanliness

OBX vacation

The place was awesome! Clean and so close to everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

falon m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outerbanks vacation

We had a great time! The house was perfect for our family and the location was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little get away from reality

This was the perfect get away, just what me and my boyfriend needed. The location is perfect and you’re near everything! You can walk to the beach or the sound, if you forget something at the store its only 2 stop lights away. Theres many restaurants all around. Sara was absolutely amazing, anything we needed she responded super quick, and was really understanding. We will definitely be coming back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margo N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Outer Banks Get Away

We had a wonderful time at the Sound Castle! The three bedrooms provided great space for us and it was nicely decorated and stocked with essentials!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Matthew H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Would not stay again

We arrived and found poop marks on the bottom of the hallway bathroom toilet seat. Beds were not comfortable, worse than hotel. The appliances need replace, the refrigerator settings had to be turned all the way down to keep things cold and it was very noisy. Deck needs to be stained. Kitchen wasn’t supplied very well to be able to cook. Property owner filed a damaged claim for removing two safety door knob covers for toddler and replace one door knob for substantial amount of money which is crazy. There was no door knob damaged when we stayed either. We left the house the way we found it, we are very clean people. We left the door knob safety covers in case someone else wants to use them as the stairs are dangerous for toddlers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was nice

It was easy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dionne D., Philadelphia PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Restful Week

Our family enjoyed a wonderful week away at Sara's peaceful home. The entire process from arrival to departure was seamless. The space was clean and the availability of beach items was an added bonus. The kitchen was well stocked with all that we needed and even had items left by others for use. Any vacationer is fortunate to stay in this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun times

Had a fun family time, easy to get to the beaches.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P., FAIRFAX, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, clean, goodLocation

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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Holiday week

We absolutely loved this cozy home. It was close to everything and had all the amenities you could ask for. Amazing host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Rental

This property was perfect! Exceptionally CLEAN, great location close to everything you need, the host was so easy to reach and was extremely quick to respond! I would recommend this property 100%
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

This was the perfect little house for our mini girls trip! The house was very clean, tidy, and cozy! Sara was very quick to respond when I had questions and was very sweet! We enjoyed our stay and will be back for another girls trip!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022