On the beach.With a stay at this South Nags Head vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of Outer Banks Fishing Pier. Whalebone Junction and Whalebone Junction Information Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 3 min drive
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - 4 min drive
Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant - 3 min drive
Fish Heads Bar & Grill - 17 min walk
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - 4 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.
Glistening Sands | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head
New for 2023: Foosball replaced with multicade arcade system.
Bring your family to this outstanding oceanfront property in South Nags Head! Panoramic ocean views and breathtaking sunrises over the ocean await your arrival. Spend your days lazing on the beach, or lounging and sunning by the pool. In the evenings, the whole gang will enjoy a billiards tournament in the rec room off the pool deck. The Great Room is open and inviting with a TV, plenty of seating, and deck access. Mealtime is a breeze in the well-stocked kitchen with ample counter space, and great appliances. Plenty of room for the whole family to dine together and enjoy time with family and friends. Relax by the pool in the hot tub or the colorful poolside Tiki Bar. Very conveniently located just minutes away from fishing piers, shopping, restaurants, groceries, fishing marinas, and local artistic and historic sites.
Top-Level: Living Room with TV, Stereo, and Fireplace (Gas); Dining Room with Table (seats 14) and Additional Table (seats 4); Kitchen with Bar (seats 4), Wet Bar (sink) Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials; King Master Bedroom with TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; Hall Half Bathroom.
Mid-Level: King Master Bedroom with TV Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; Queen Bedroom with Deck Access and Access to Hall Full Bathroom; Queen Bedroom with TV; Bedroom with 2 Bunk Beds, shares Jack and Jill Bathroom with Double Bedroom with TV and Deck Access.
Ground-Level: Rec Room with TV, Arcade Game, Pool Table, Fireplace (Gas), and Kitchenette (microwave, refrigerator, and sink); Bedroom with 2 Bunk Beds and TV; Bedroom with Pyramid Bunk with TV; Hall Full Bathroom.
Extras: 2026 Beach Gear Credit, 2026 Pool Towels Provided, Hot Tub (seats 6), Keyless Entry, Milepost: 17.5, No Smoking, Parking: 6 Cars, PETS NOT ALLOWED, Private Pool (12 x 24) (Heat Optional Seasonally), WiFi.
Additional amenity details: Private Pools are open starting the first weekend in May through the second weekend in October. Pool heat is an available option in this property, for a fee of $400 plus tax. Hot tubs are available year-round. Gas fireplaces are shut down from May 15 until September 15. This property provides a $250 credit toward beach gear delivered to your rental property. *Delivery fees may apply.* Offer only good for full weeks booked with check-ins beginning between May 22, 2026 and September 6, 2026.
All Outer Banks Blue vacation rentals include bed linens, with beds made prior to your arrival for convenience. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant, and 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per sink. Kitchens include drying towels. We also provide a starter supply of paper towels, dishwashing detergent, and toilet paper.
Disclaimer: For the safety and security of our guests and property, this vacation rental may be equipped with a driveway-facing surveillance camera.
Outer Banks Blue makes every commercially reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. As such, all information and descriptions are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishing, inventory, and décor implemented by individual homeowners. Photos, virtual tours, and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you have any questions please give us a call.
The use of the property is restricted to use by You and Your family, unless it is agreed upon, in writing, to occupancy by a non-family group. A “family” means parents, grandparents, children, and extended family members vacationing at the property. For example, the use of the property by fraternities, sororities, groups under the age of 24, or unrelated groups is prohibited.
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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24
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
Rules
Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent.
Bed linens and bath towels are included. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels.
Please note: Additional convenience and cleaning items are not guaranteed, we recommend bringing any essentials you may need for a comfortable stay.
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
164040
Glistening Sands Oceanfront Private Pool Hot Tub
Frequently asked questions
How close is Glistening Sands | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head to the airport?
This vacation home is 7.8 mi (13-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Glistening Sands | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Glistening Sands | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head to the beach?
This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Glistening Sands | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Glistening Sands | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Glistening Sands | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Glistening Sands | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Glistening Sands | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does Glistening Sands | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Glistening Sands | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head to downtown Nags Head?
This vacation home is 6.3 mi away from Nags Head.
Glistening Sands | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub | Nags Head Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 20 reviews
10 - Excellent
6
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 20 reviews
8 - Good
9
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 20 reviews
6 - Okay
4
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
8.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Hope B.
Dec 20, 2025
Hope B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Louie T., CLIFTON
Dec 13, 2025
Louie T.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Tony P.
Nov 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Size of the home is great, location is great home is very dated and needs updates.
Tony P.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Marian C.
Oct 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall very good but the mattresses were horrible
Marian C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Karen Y.
Apr 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This was a beautiful house it had plenty of space for everyone to have a room. I didn’t realize that the pool was not open until May 1. We had the beach at our fingertips. Would definitely stay again
Karen Y.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly K.
Aug 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Kimberly K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
4/10 Poor
Lindy S.
Oct 16, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
No Frills but a good view
The property was very warn looking The upstairs hall bathroom smelled of urine, the carpet stained and they were 3 pillows short for the beds The beds were very hard and squeaky but the next door neighbors were very loud and partied every night until 2 am Overall, the view from the deck was beautiful but I was disappointed in the house I doubt we will rent it again
Lindy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sara H.
Oct 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
We enjoyed our stay and loved the location.
Sara H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Rebecca C.
Sep 14, 2022
Nice but......
The first night we arrived the 1st and 2nd floor didn't have air condition so we called and was asked did we really need it or could it wait until the next day. No we can not wait, its hot in this house and only 1 bdrm on the top floor so no one else will be sleeping. They did send someone who brought window ac units which cooled some of the bedrooms enough. We were told the AC people would come the next day to which they did according to 1 of the children but they didn't speak to anyone and when I texted the number provided that a.m. for any issues I was told they didn't have any updates...And thats the way it stayed the rest of our week. Window ac units.
Upon arriving the master bathroom had blood splatter all over including the light switch which we touched not knowing it was there until we had light to see. GROSS!!!!!! There were other cleaning issues but none as nasty as someone elses blood. Both master king room beds were absolutely NOT COMFORTABLE none of the adults slept the 1st night. 1 room we used 2 twin mattresses from bunkbeds that weren't being used and it was ok but not great, the other master room used extra pillows under the sheet to try and add alittle comfort.
The stairs are a workout for sure so make sure you are in shape or well enough health to be able to walk them multiple times a day.
Overall I have stayed at worse places and would consider staying here again if the beds were fixed and the ac of course.
Rebecca C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chris B.
May 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
19 person Family Vacation
This was our 3rd Annual Family Vacation and this house did not disappoint. There were 19 of us with ages ranging from 4 years old to 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 years old to the twenties and then older adults and there was plenty of space for everyone to have their, “own” place as well as enough space to congregate all together when needed. Only suggestions would be a fridge that stayed colder upstairs. Many memories made. Thank You! Would definitely recommend for a large party.
Chris B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
6/10 Okay
Cathy L.
May 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Just okay
Our first trip to Nags Head and the area is great. However this property did not impress. The house should not be listed as “oceanfront” as there are very large sand dunes between home and beach. The ocean is visible from the top floor balcony but property is more like a 2nd—3rd row location. There is only a single narrow path up and over the dune to access the beach. Kitchen appliances and mattresses are VERY outdated and should be replaced immediately.
Cathy L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
John R.
Oct 25, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious but limited glassware/utensils
Very nice location and view. Lots of space for a large group, but if close to maximum capacity you might need to bring cups/coffee cups/utensils. Definitely will need to bring your own reading materials - very few books.
John R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
6/10 Okay
Susan D.
Oct 17, 2021
Over Rated
House is seems much older outside and inside then it actually is.
Stained interior carpets.
Laminate coming off of cabinets.
Musty smelling comforters.
Should not have to pay extra for arriving 1 or 2 hours early. Especially if house is ready to occupy.
Will think twice next time regarding using Vrbo.
Susan D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
8/10 Good
Kayla M.
Jul 28, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Almost Perfect
Pros: Spacious House, hot tub and pool were clean, one mile walk to the pier, beach was not overcrowded, lots of shops and restaurants nearby.
Cons: mid-level room with two bunk beds had a TV but no cable box/hookup. One of the bunks did not have supplied bedsheets. Bottom floor got really, really cold at night! Area could use some groundwork/weeding/mowing.
Extra caution: if you are taking toddlers or infants, know that you will want to take your own safety gates, outlet plugs, door locks, etc. There are loose cords on the floor where the lamps are and the fire place is not screened in (so the babies kept trying to steal the rocks inside).
It seems like the cons outweigh the pros in this list, but I really did enjoy our time at this house. We spent long hours at the beach so the issues indoors weren't really that bad.
Kayla M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
6/10 Okay
Mandy W.
May 18, 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
Just ok
We rented this house for a party of 15 people. We had plenty of room for sure and beautiful ocean views. We did have trouble with the pool. It was murky the whole time. They did put in a new pump at the end of the week, but it never did clear. We were very disappointed because we paid to have the pool heated because of the weather. We only used it some. Some of our guests complained the beds were very uncomfortable and old. One of the fireplaces did not work. When we checked in the flies were terrible. We had to go buy fly swatters and were constantly battling flies. The listing says a fully stocked kitchen, but the stove was not working well and the oven took a while to heat up, the cookware was hodge-podge and not very good. The coffee pots were horrible and not very clean. Some of the blinds were broke and the sliding doors did not latch well. We realize that with different people staying at a property, you cannot tell who will be good renters and who will not, so it's hard to keep things without them getting damaged. We just expected a little more for the money we paid for 7 days. We personally would not rent this property again.
Mandy W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tim S., Statesboro, GA
Dec 14, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on the OBX
Great large property with a ton of amenities. Very close to all the attractions and shopping. Has plenty of kitchen supplies to cook and serve with, washer/dryer works great! Cooked and served Thanksgiving dinner here and it went amazingly. Only thing I would say is it’s a little dated.. the carpets are pretty bad and there’s patch works everywhere you look. It didn’t deter from the fun, but she’s about due for some upgrades.
Tim S.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
8/10 Good
Elizabeth C.
Sep 1, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Over all a very nice week at the beach with our family. Only complaint was waiting two days for a repair man to repair the loose deck just to find out the repair ticket was never originally placed.
Elizabeth C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
8/10 Good
Joseph O.
Jul 21, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
July 4
Nice property. Beach was not easily accessible due to beach restoration. Left a pressure cooker and awaiting its arrival
Joseph O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Samantha R.
Jul 21, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Nags Head
We really enjoyed this house and all it had to offer our group! Access to the beach was nice, amenities were just as described, and the location was convienient.
Samantha R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Anthony D.
Jul 14, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House for the Entire Family
Very clean house with an accurate listing that was enjoyable for the whole family.