- Bedrooms: 12
- Baths: 10 ½
- Location: Oceanfront
- Town: Kill Devil Hills NC
- Parking: 8 spaces
- Check-In: Sunday
- Length of Stay: Weekly
- Property Type: Southern Comfort
Bedding: 4 King, 7 Queen, 2 Pyramid Bunk, 1 Single / Twin Bunk
The most unique building site on the Outer Banks. panoramic 180-degree vista of dunes, waves breaking on the beach and ocean with a great view of the Wright Memorial from the screen porch!
Lounge by the dunetop pool that overlooks the beach or soak in the hot tub. Poolside grills and 2 enclosed outside showers for convenience. Decks and porches include swings and rockers for lazy days at the beach. Inside, find exquisite decor and attention to every detail.
There are plenty of activities for the whole family -- from the recreation room with pool table to the wide screen TV and video games. Wireless Internet access. Milepost 8.5. Two stoves and 2 dishwashers in the kitchen. 1 refrigerator in the kitchen and 1 refrigerator in the rec room kitchenette!
Bed linens and towels are provided year-round for full-week rentals. Private pools are generally open from the second week of May to the second week of October.
***There are cameras on the exterior of the home only for safety for our guests. The cameras are on the pool, hot tub, and entry doors. The pictures are seen on the TV in the home.
*This is an event home and requires an event fee and security deposit. Rules and restrictions will apply for an event to be held on premises and prior approval must be granted. Please be sure to declare any and all events at the time of booking. For any questions, please contact us at 1-800-786-8431.
Features:
Ground Level: Kitchenette with refrigerator, recreation room with game table, pool table, queen and bunk bedroom w/ joint hall bath, bedroom with 2 pyramid bunks.
Mid Level: 3 king en suites with private baths. 2 queen en suites with private baths. 2 queen bedrooms with a shared bath.
Top Level: Great room, kitchen, king en suite with a private bath, 2 queen en suites with private baths, and a half bath.
Lounge by the dunetop pool that overlooks the beach or soak in the hot tub. Poolside grills and 2 enclosed outside showers for convenience. Decks and porches include swings and rockers for lazy days at the beach. Inside, find exquisite decor and attention to every detail.
There are plenty of activities for the whole family -- from the recreation room with pool table to the wide screen TV and video games. Wireless Internet access. Milepost 8.5. Two stoves and 2 dishwashers in the kitchen. 1 refrigerator in the kitchen and 1 refrigerator in the rec room kitchenette!
Bed linens and towels are provided year-round for full-week rentals. Private pools are generally open from the second week of May to the second week of October.
***There are cameras on the exterior of the home only for safety for our guests. The cameras are on the pool, hot tub, and entry doors. The pictures are seen on the TV in the home.
*This is an event home and requires an event fee and security deposit. Rules and restrictions will apply for an event to be held on premises and prior approval must be granted. Please be sure to declare any and all events at the time of booking. For any questions, please contact us at 1-800-786-8431.
Features:
- Standard Plus - Kitchen and Kitchenette - 2 Wet Bars, Ice Maker
- 15 TVs, 2 DVD Players - 2 Stereos w/ CD Players - Free Wireless Internet
- Ample Parking - Private Pool (20x30) - Event Home
- 2 Jet Tubs - Gas Fireplace - 8 ft Pool Table
- Elevator - 2 Outdoor Showers - Park Grills
- Screened Porch - No Pets Allowed - Sheets and Towels Provided
- Hot Tub - Recreation Room - Mile Post 8.5
- Non-Smoking - Porch Swings
Ground Level: Kitchenette with refrigerator, recreation room with game table, pool table, queen and bunk bedroom w/ joint hall bath, bedroom with 2 pyramid bunks.
Mid Level: 3 king en suites with private baths. 2 queen en suites with private baths. 2 queen bedrooms with a shared bath.
Top Level: Great room, kitchen, king en suite with a private bath, 2 queen en suites with private baths, and a half bath.
Featured Amenities
- Oceanfront
- Southern Comfort
- Ocean view
- Private Pool
- Hot Tub
- Sheets
- Towels
- Bed Making Provided
- WiFi
- Non-Smoking
- Outside Shower
- Screened Porch / Lanai
- Charcoal Grill
- Open Deck
- Covered Deck
- Private Boardwalk
- Deck Furniture
- Event Home
- Advanced Year Confirmations
- Elevator
- Recreation Room
- Pool Table
- Cable / Satellite TV
- Stereo / Radio
- DVD Player
- Fireplace
- Washer
- Dryer
- Telephone(s)
- Central Air Conditioning
- Central Heating
- Dishwasher
- Drip Coffee Maker
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Refrigerator
- Additional Kitchenette(s)
- Oven
- Toaster
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overall-best house
Overall this was the best house we have stayed in. The Kitchen was well equipped and we appreciated that pantry. A rare commodity in many beach houses. The only think lacking were oven mitts. A couple of the mattresses' are getting worn down. They were still comfortable, but they will need to be replaced in the next year.
- Paul H. Nov 2022
had the best vacation
We had the best vacation. Already planning next year's trip! The kitchen was amazing. 2 stoves and 2 dishwashers were great. A bigger fridge or a 2nd fridge would be my only recommendation. All the beds were fine.
- Christina F. Aug 2022
everyone was thrilled
Kitchen was good, had all the appliances needed. Beds were noisy but comfortable. Ample furniture (couches, table space, etc) to accommodate our large group. Found the elevator REALLY convenient. Everyone was thrilled with the size of the house and the fact that the majority of the rooms were en suite with a view of the beach. The easy access to the beach was also hugely appreciated - not having to lug gear several blocks to the beach (been there, done that!). Great for the families with little ones to easily go back to the house when the kids had enough waves and sand for the day or if they needed a potty trip, lunch, or a nap.
- Tina F. Jul 2022
great house
This was a great house! Kitchen was one of the most well equipped Kitchens we have experienced. All beds and sofas were comfy!
- Heidi B. Jun 2022
had a blast
After a few maintenance issues were fixed it was a great home! We had a blast!! The kitchen was equipped with all we needed, dishwashers seemed a little dated. Overall the beds were comfy, some complained they were hard.
- Keith S. Oct 2021
excellent views
Overall it was great and very rommy. Had excellent views. Kitchen was great except for one dead oven, makes cooking for 21 people tough. Need Griddles, we bought two. Some mattress was so so. Sofa's where great. Bedrooms were great.
- Ronald F. Sep 2021
great house
House was great. The kitchen had everything we needed. Beds are lumpy, didn’t ruin my sleep but would recommend new mattresses.
- Donald F. Aug 2021
layout wonderful & decor lovely
The Internet was not working for the first few days, which might have been serious if one of our group needed to work and could not. Also, the septic alarm went off due to water rushing in to the tank. The septic guy looked everywhere in the house but could not find any toilets, etc. that were running, so it was still a mystery when we left. Luckily he was able to pump out the tank enough so the alarm did not go off again while we were there. Bedding and living spaces were very comfortable! The kitchen was well-equipped with everything we needed for our big group. We loved it in spite of the problems given above (Internet and septic). The views were spectacular, the beach close to the house and not too deep (great for families with small kids), the layout wonderful, the decor lovely, the beds comfortable. Our large family group of 26 fit in great with a couple of portacribs.
- Barbara M. Jun 2021
Mrs
This home is truly amazing. I have never seen a kitchen so well stocked! My husband has been putting together yearly trips for him and his Vietnam buddies for many years. We stayed in a home in Corolla for 6 years but decided to come to this area and for the first time rent a home that was ocean front. The guys love this home. You can see the ocean from all 3 floors but the view from the top floor is truly amazing. The swings are lovely to sit in and watch the ocean. House is well taken care and exceptionally clean. We will be back next year. A big thanks to the owners for all the lovely contents and cozy rooms.♥️
- Kay Staton Oct 2019
Just keeps getting better
Now that the new pictures are up, if someone is allowed to post more than one review, I want to do that. Every improvement the homeowners have made has just made First Wind a better and better vacation home! We truly appreciate that we get a call very early in our stay each year just to check in on things, and the new countertops are as beautiful as they are useful. And the improvements to the minibar area were just right :)
Looking forward to 2018!
- Michael Gustafson Oct 2017
Is a great review such a good idea?
There's a degree to which I always worry about giving a place the five (or more?) stars it deserves, since there's always the fear of, "What if other people find out!?"
I have to admit, though - other people should find out about First Wind. Fantastic house, beautiful setting, and super responsive owners. My family has been going to OBX since 2001 and for the past several years, we feel as if he have found Home. Last year (on which this review is based) was fantastic and very much looking forward to showing up this Saturday. We always get a call from the owners early in the week to check in, and we've appreciated from year to year each thoughtful upgrade.
- Michael Gustafson Mar 2016
2014 Vacation
Hard to believe that this was our third year in this house. Five years ago our group started our OBX vacations. The group kept growing and once we found First Wind that is the only house for us.
First wind has lots of room for large groups. The view of the ocean is fantastic and the beach is very close. You feel like you can touch it from the house.
There has been a few upgrades this year, which I was please to see. Sad to say a few more are needed. Especially the beds. The are old and need to be replaced.
Was very disappointed that the pool table was missing not only cue sticks but a few of the pool balls. We had to use our extra cue balls and mark them in order to play.
It doesn't matter if there is a day of rain or overcast skies. A day at OBX with friends provides plenty of sunshine even in the rain.
- Kathleen Dvorsky Oct 2014
15 years @ this house.
Large house with a great location. Close to shops, restaurants, attractions and beach front. We have a large group of friends (29 this year including children) from FL to NJ that have met here for the past 15 years. Never feels crowded. Perfect for a large group. However, after this many years I would expect some updates other than TV's or just replacement of broken items like the fridge or dishwasher. Same carpet, kitchen floor, counters and mattress's for 15 years. Be prepared for a chiropractic bill.....the beds are crippling with every spring poking you all night long. Room 2 on the third floor is unbearable. Similar complaints as other reviews regarding the vacuum cleaners and Wi-Fi. We have gotten used to sending someone back and forth to the downstairs fridge. Overall a perfect size house and great location. Just keeping hoping for some major updates. Maybe next year we will be surprised. First year 5 stars. 15 years later 3 stars.
- Leek Jul 2014
2013 OBX Vacation
The pictures on this page are very deceiving. We had a very large group & I was worried that we would be tripping over each other. Boy, was I wrong. This house was huge! Big rooms, lots of room for everyone. And the location was amazing. Great view oceanfront & soundside (great view of Wright Bros Memorial).
I would suggest some upgrades though. With a kitchen as big & well stocked as it is and a house that fits a large number of people, the one, small refrigerator was not sufficient. You either need 2 large or 1 commercial size fridge upstairs. It was good that we had the one on the bottom floor, but it was very inconvenient. The vacuum cleaners were useless. They need to be replaced. Some minors repairs are also needed here and there. Also, I heard a lot of complaints about the wi-fi. It had a very low range even when you were sitting right in the same room with the router.
All-in-all, though, it is a great house! Gorgeous views! We had great weather, great friends/family, great food, tons of fun & laughs. Just an awesome week despite a few house issues. Thank you for allowing us to share your home!
- Christine Wolfgang Sep 2013
Best house on the beach
Loved this house. We had a large group w/lots of kids and it never felt crowded. The house wasn't perfect, there were some things that could've been better but overall the house was great. Suggestion to the owner....upgrade the refridgerator in the kitchen to a larger commercial sized one. There are 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers, 2 sinks & a 6 burner stove in the kitchen....but only 1 regular sized fridge. We were running to the first level fridge all the time...inconvenient when you're trying to feed a bunch of hungry folks. Also....we were required to vaccuum before we vacated....which is fine, not a problem, except the vaccuums were horrible. It didn't even look like we did anything. They dumped a pile of sand when the vaccuum was turned off. If you want your tenants to vaccuum, provide better equipment. I would definitely stay here again with my fantastic group of people despite the minor inconveniences.
- Deborah Sep 2013
Perfect for a Group
This house is perfect for a large group of adults. My friends and family vacation together annually and our numbers keep increasing. We had 17 adults so the number of private rooms with queen and king beds are a big factor.
The house is in great shape but needs to replace some of the beds.
The bedspreads needed cleaned and the house was not dusted in weeks. Most took the bedspreads off the bed and just used sheets and blankets.
I would recommend that renters bring toilet paper with them as Sun removes all from the house and only gives you 1 roll when you check in. Other place we rented in the past left the paper and gave you coffee, filters, dish soup and a few other things left in the kitchen. Plus the linens were placed on the beds and the towels left in each room. It was tiring organizing the linens and towel when I got there for everyone, Plus putting a fast grocery list together for the staples.
I will just know next year what to expect. Yes we rented the house again for next year.
- Kathleen Lococo Oct 2012
Great House
The house was great. We went with extended family, 25 adults and 6 children total, and there was room for everyone. They advertise 2 cribs but only one was useable. The view is the best, the elevator is convenient, the pool and hot tub were great. The bed covers should have been cleaned but we worked around the few that were dirty. One sink was not working and it took several calls to get it fixed. A tropical storm passed through while were there and the windows leaked. We would stay here again.
- Suzanne Jun 2012
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We greatly appreciate your comments for your vacation with Sun Realty and take your concerns seriously. Housekeeping addressed the bed cover and crib issues after your departure. Sun Realty thanks you for vacationing with us and hope you will be able to return to the Outer Banks for your next family reunion.
First Wind
We love First Wind. We have stayed in this house for the last 3 years and will be staying in this house again this year. The location of this house is amazing. We love that we can sit on the deck and talk to our children on the beach! Our only problem with this house is that we've noticed a lot of wear and tear on the house. Last year there were alot of things broken or not working properly and some of the furnishing were getting worn out. For a house of this size, we would love to see an additional Refrigerator in the kitchen. It would be nice to see some nice updates made to the house - but overall we have enjoyed staying at this house!
- Mary Kolonia Jan 2011
Fourth time on the OBX, but
Fourth time on the OBX, but first time with such a big family group needing such a large house, and first time to be oceanfront. We may be spoiled forever! To find this house, right on the ocean, and more affordable than some, was fabulous. The pictures on website do not do this house justice. It is way nicer, and way bigger, than it appears! The furnishings are slightly dated but more than adequate, but there are lovely decorator touches, and there is even more space in the living room area and family room than you see. Bedrooms are good size too. We had 24 adults/older children and six babies (including two brand new) and were never crowded. We spent the day on beach and in the pool and sat down for dinner every night together with room to spare. Don't worry about it being in a commercial area--there are hotels on each side but you barely notice them and the beach COMPLETELY clears out and you have it to yourselves by about 5 PM.
- Carol Taylor Sep 2010
We stayed in this house 2
We stayed in this house 2 yrs ago. We went back to another location in Salvo this year and were we disappointed. We were spoiled by first wind, its closeness to the ocean, the rooms, the large refridgerators and multiple dishwashers and washers and dryers. If I can return to the OBX I will try to return to First Wind...its views were the best ever!
- Judith Stahlman Sep 2010
*Please note that bed and bath linens are not a standard amenity. Guests may bring their own bed sheets and bath towels from home or you may rent them from Sun Realty for a reasonable weekly price. However, some properties do offer linens as a bonus amenity (refer to the property description for details). Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about bed or bath linens.
*Unheated pools are generally open the 2nd week of May – the 2nd week of October each year. Heated pools are generally open the 2nd week of April – the 3rd week of October. Hot tubs are open year-round, unless otherwise specified. Should you have any questions regarding the pool at your vacation home, please feel free to contact us.
*The size and weight capacity of the elevator may not accommodate all intended uses nor be ADA compliant. Entrance to property may still require accessing an outside stairway at the ground level. If you have specific requirements, please contact our office. Please do not allow children or pets to play on or around the elevator or to ride the elevator unattended. Never allow a child to stand between the elevator gate/accordion door and floor/landing door.
*SunRealtyNC.com makes all attempts to be as accurate as possible. However, Sun Realty does not guarantee that property, product, or service descriptions (or other content of this site) is completely accurate, current, or error-free. Please contact our office with any special needs or specific concerns regarding Sun Realty's Outer Banks vacation rentals or services. We are always happy to answer questions or verify information.
*Unheated pools are generally open the 2nd week of May – the 2nd week of October each year. Heated pools are generally open the 2nd week of April – the 3rd week of October. Hot tubs are open year-round, unless otherwise specified. Should you have any questions regarding the pool at your vacation home, please feel free to contact us.
*The size and weight capacity of the elevator may not accommodate all intended uses nor be ADA compliant. Entrance to property may still require accessing an outside stairway at the ground level. If you have specific requirements, please contact our office. Please do not allow children or pets to play on or around the elevator or to ride the elevator unattended. Never allow a child to stand between the elevator gate/accordion door and floor/landing door.
*SunRealtyNC.com makes all attempts to be as accurate as possible. However, Sun Realty does not guarantee that property, product, or service descriptions (or other content of this site) is completely accurate, current, or error-free. Please contact our office with any special needs or specific concerns regarding Sun Realty's Outer Banks vacation rentals or services. We are always happy to answer questions or verify information.
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