The Smiling Sea Horse SS-146 · Semi ocean front, Southern Shores

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  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Baths: 7 & 3 Half
  • Location: Semi ocean front
  • Town: Southern Shores NC
  • Parking: 8 spaces
  • Check-In: Saturday
  • Length of Stay: Weekly
  • Property Type: Southern Comfort
Bedding: 2 King, 3 Queen, 2 Single / Twin, 1 Pyramid Bunk
You've found the perfect Outer Banks vacation home for your next family getaway! The Smiling Sea Horse is packed with amenities, offers a spacious layout, and is filled with coastal hospitality. Enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sunrise over the Atlantic or your afternoon cocktails at the cabana bar. The large private pool (14'x26') is the perfect place to cool off after a day at the beach. The family is also sure to love the full volleyball court, pool table, hot tub, wireless internet access, and large decks. For your convenience, all bedrooms offer private bathrooms and TVs. Another extra at The Smiling Seahorse is the homeowner provides complimentary bed and bath linens on all reservations.

Located in between Kitty Hawk and Duck, the beach community of Southern Shores is close to everything yet maintains a unique and tranquil style of its own. The beaches in Southern Shores are private – meaning you’ll only have to share with residents and other guests. You and your family can spread out and enjoy the peaceful, uncrowded shore. Getting to the beach will be easy (only 300 feet to beach access w/pedestrian crosswalk), Enjoy the walking or bike path right in front of the property.

Pool is open from April 29th through September 30th, 2023. 2 parking passes are available with a $15 deposit per pass for Southern Shores amenities in 2023. Amenities include beach parking, tennis, and community parks.

Features:

  • Ocean Views - 100 Yards to Beach Access - Private Salt Water Pool
  • Hot Tub w/ Seating For 6 - Gazebo - Cabana Bar
  • Volleyball Area - Pool Table - Screened Porch
  • Park Grill - WiFi
  • 7 En Suites (2 w/ tubs) - Linens Provided - Smoke Free
Layout:
Outside: Half bath, pool and hot tub, volleyball area, private park grill.

Ground Level: Game room w/ pool table, pyramid bunk en suite, en suite with 2 twin beds, half bath.

Mid Level: King en suite, 3 queen en suites, washer and dryer.

Top Level: Kitchen, dining area, living area, king en suite, half bath.

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Featured Amenities

  • Semi ocean front
  • Southern Comfort
  • Ocean view
  • Private Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Sheets
  • Towels
  • WiFi
  • Non-Smoking
  • Screened Porch / Lanai
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Keyless Access
  • Recreation Room
  • Pool Table
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Drip Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
  • Dishes and Utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Cooking Ware
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Toaster

Top Rated Review

5

The house is very nice. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Great house with lots of open areas in which to relax! Bedding is very nice. Sheets and comforters are good quality. The kitchen is well equipped; however, some of the cooking utensils need replaced, especially the can opener. …

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5

very nice house

The house is very nice. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Great house with lots of open areas in which to relax! Bedding is very nice. Sheets and comforters are good quality. The kitchen is well equipped; however, some of the cooking utensils need replaced, especially the can opener.
- Shirley W. Oct 2022
5

great big house

Great big house with lots to do to keep the kids happy! Well equipped kitchen. All the bedding and sofas were comfy and clean.
- Gregory W. Sep 2022
5

Girls Week Out

The home was awesome! Comfortable, spacious, fun and close to everything we wanted. Shopping, beach, bike rides, great restaurants. We will definitely return next year!
- Karen P Aug 2022
5

Smiling Sea Horse

House was perfect for a week of fun in the sun. Bedrooms all have bathrooms which is super convenient. Loved the views from the many decks, ate lunch on the deck and enjoyed the ocean views. And many days after the beach we ended up in the pool/bar area for further relaxation and fun. Also have to mention the hot tub and fire pit area were appreciated by all! We rented bikes and explored the nearby bike path and rode to Duck for shopping. Great trip! We hope to come back again soon!
- Susan OConnor Aug 2022
4

great place to stay

House needs some TLC and updating, but overall was a great stay for the cost and location. The beds were firmer than what we were used to. Kitchen dishes and cookware were adequate.
- Erin S. Aug 2022
5

perfect vacation

Everything for a perfect vacation was there. The bedding was comfortable and stylish. Each room had its own distinct personality. The kitchen was spacious with lots of counters and cabinets, plenty of plates, utensils and cookware.
- SHIRLEY W. Oct 2021

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Thank you – we see you are booked again for 2022 and look forward to having you back. ~The Owners
5

very well equipped

This home was very well equipped. Loved having a quality pool table too! Very rare in rental properties. All beds and sofas were very comfortable. The kitchen was very well equipped and spacious. Loved having a bathroom in every bedroom, plus 3 half baths. The pool was well equipped and very clean.
- David T. Aug 2021

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Thank you for the review. ~The Owner  
4

close proximity to beach

Nice close proximity to the beach and shopping/restaurants. There were two drip coffee makers, but only one had a glass pot; there was an electric griddle but no cord for it, otherwise it was fairly well equipped. Would suggest adding a crock pot. Beds were comfortable. Sofa and chairs in living area did have a body odor.
- Marilyn B. Jul 2021

Comments

Thank you for the review and feedback. Sorry you could not find a cord for the Griddle. We steam cleaned all furniture in Nov 2021 as we do every year. For 2022 we added some new small appliances including an additional Blender and New Toaster/Air Frier. We will also consider adding a crock pot in the future. ~The Owner
5

excellent

Excellent house!
- Brian F. Jun 2021

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Thanks for the Feedback. ~The Owners 
3

location was great

Location was great. Pool, hot tub area private. Bedding and living area-everything was comfortable. The stove was poor. Sink badly stained. Pots and pans were terrible, should be replaced. Outside grill dirty, outside sink area dirty. Clothes washer and dryer extremely noisy!!!
- Linda V. Jun 2021

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Thank you for the feedback. We checked the stove, washer and dryer and found them in good working condition. We will continue to monitor all appliances and keep them well maintained. For 2022, we added a NEW set of pots and pans. Lastly, for the grills, we added a new Clam Shell Park style grill to the existing grills. We ask guests to clean the grills before they leave, but that is something we unfortunately cannot control. Thank you again for staying with us and for your feedback. ~The Owners   
5

End of Summer vacation OBX!

Great vacation in a great house. Close proximity to the beach was very nice. The pool was a great place to relax after a day at the beach. I did not use the hot tub it was too hot outside, so enjoyed the pool but it was nice for the other guests. We had a couple of minor problems in the house which were tended to and fixed almost immediately. Check in to the house was pleasant and fast. The employees at the office were very polite and informative. Great vacation and can’t wait for next year.
- Brian Foster Sep 2018
5

Our best vacation house ever!! What a wonderful house!!!!!

This was a great house for our family. We had lots of room, The Pool was awesome, and the volleyball court was icing on the cake. We have stayed at the Outer Banks for 8 years, and this was the absolute best!!! There were a few issues with appliance, but the home owner reacted quickly, and replaced items with new ones. I was very impressed with this, as it shows me that the owner cares about the comfort of their guest!! The ocean is just across the street. We had a very private beach access, the porch with a picnic table was great for the kids, and the 2 dishwashers was wonderful. The owners upgraded the washer and dryer, which does not show on the website, and the volleyball court was very open, with tress being trimed back. Our family had a wonderful week, and we will look for this house again next year!!
- Randy Long Jun 2016
5

Wonderful Vacation !

We had such a great stay at this home!..there were 12 of us,including a 3 yo and 1yo. The home was beautifully decorated but not overdone...we all were very "at home"...used the hot tub a lot and the pool more. This property is just far enough away from neighbors that you didn't have to worry about making too much noise and staying outside late. Close to the beach so it wasn't too much of a hassle to get the little ones and all their "stuff" there.The kitchen was so large that we could easily have a few people in there at once without feeling crowded! The washers and dryers were also a plus! We had a wonderful time and will be back!
- Shelley Brim May 2014
4

Nice :)

Nice property, feels somewhat private but close enough to the beach. The pool is great and the poolhouse has a bathroom which is really convenient. Nice volleyball court but the trees around the court need trimming so the whole court can be utilized. The bedrooms are nice with a bathroom in every bedroom.2 dishwashing machines and 2 waher/dryers are a nice amenity. It should also be noted that there are 2 coffee makers and a Kuerig. A second refrigerator would be a nice addition. The only drawbacks are that the place needs some maintenance, nailheads sticking up on the outside decking and the place needs paint.Overall though, a nice place to stay.
- Cary Teates Jul 2013

Comments

We at Sun Realty as well as the homeowners would like to thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, as your feedback is very important to us. We are glad that you enjoyed this home and your vacation so much. We loved hearing about the things you enjoyed in the home, and appreciate the drawbacks that you shared. The homeowners have made sure to tend to the items that you have mentioned above. They have painted and redone the porches, and done renovations in the home. Adding new appliances such as the refrigerator and dishwasher, adding new TVs to the rooms and changing the carpet throughout. Thank you again for sharing your experience with us. We do hope that you'll join us for your next Outer Banks vacation. Please let me know if I can help in anyway. Thank you, Chieftain Conant Rental Manager/Broker Kitty Hawk Office (800) 346-9593 ChieftainConant@SunRealtyNC.com
4

great!!!!

we came here in 2005 and it was great!!!!!!!! we left our bobcat licence plate there and i was wondering if it is still there
- brody Feb 2011

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We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed this home so much, when you stayed in 2005. We also hope that you come back to visit us. I have not ever noticed a bobcat license plate in the house.

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*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.

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