Updates for 2023! Updated Kitchen & Downstairs Remodel Sprawling Vistas and Great Beach Times Await at Markel With an ocean view and easy beach access, Markel is a vacation retreat that will have everyone fall in love with the beach life. Featuring an ideal locale in the popular town of Nags Head, this spacious home offers beautiful views of the sparkling sound and magnificent sunsets, as well as splendid access to the local ocean-facing beaches, which are located just 275' ft. away. Enjoy a beautiful, restful vacation in this 4-Bedroom, 2.5-Bathroom paradise in the heart of Nags Head. The Ground Level of this remarkable home comes with plenty of wonderful amenities! After you reel in a fresh catch from Jennette's Fishing Pier, you can clean and prep it on the convenient Fish-Cleaning Station outside the home. Once your fish is ready to cook, sear it up on the Charcoal Grill for a delectable flavor profile. There's also an Enclosed Outdoor Shower -- perfect for rinsing off after long days spent on the sand. Make your way upstairs to the Middle Level where you'll find the Main Entry and plenty of place to spread out and get some rest before another day of exciting Outer Banks adventures. Unwind in the Queen Master Bedroom with a Private Master Bathroom with a shower/tub combo. And when it's time for the kids to catch some Z's, the other bedrooms each have 2 Twin Bunks and offer views of the sound! Step out onto the Mid-Level Covered Deck with your morning cup of coffee or a cool evening drink and you'll instantly know it's THE place to be for a relaxing ocean breeze! Enjoy easy access to a Full Hallway Bathroom and the Washer and Dryer for easy mid-week washes to get the sand out of those bathing suits before enjoying another day of surf, sand, and sun. The unbelievable Outer Banks shoreline vistas are best enjoyed from the Top Level of Markel where the spacious Living Area can be found. Enjoy a spectacular family movie night around the Flat Screen TV or spend time together planning for the next day of sightseeing on the beautiful banks. Reconnect with the family over seafood feasts in the Dining Area with seating for 8, or step outside to the Front Deck where beautiful and unforgettable Ocean Views are waiting. The Living Area has gorgeous cathedral ceilings and coastal-themed furniture to match the tasteful beach decor throughout the rest of the home. When you start to get hungry, the Kitchen has everything you need for preparing tasty dishes and offers additional Bar seating for four. And when you're ready to get some sleep with a little bit of extra privacy, the nearby Top-Level Queen Master Bedroom with a Private Bathroom provides exceptional space and comfort for your entire stay. With a recently added Family Room nearby offering additional living space, as well as a suite of little extras such as a picnic table and basketball goal, families will soon discover that the beach life is always breezy at the refreshing and relaxing Markel. Never a Dull Moment in Wonderful Nags Head There is always something fun to do in the town of Nags Head and you and your family will love being located within minutes of great restaurants and fun attractions! Golf enthusiasts will love spending the afternoon at the Nags Head Golf Links golf course which surrounds the property. The nearby Soundside Event Site is the host of several annual festivals with the sound acting as the perfect backdrop! Try kitesurfing or kayaking at Kitty Hawk Watersports. Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are fun adventures for the kids while First Flight Adventure Park offers an aerial obstacle course adventure for adults. If you have a sweet tooth, be sure to stop by Forbes Candy & Gift Shop for homemade sweets. If you're looking for coastal decorations, local art, fun jewelry, or just a nice souvenir, stop by Farmer's Daughter! Local fishing piers, an esteemed outlet mall, and the Bodie Island Lighthouse are also nearby. For dinner, enjoy fresh, locally sourced seafood at The Dunes, dinner with a view from Miller's Waterfront Restaurant, or a family-style meal at Owen's, an OBX favorite. One day after catching some sea monsters off Jennette's Fishing Pier, check out the tasty menu options from the Pier House Restaurant. Captain Andy's is another delicious dining option for seafood and more. No matter where you go or what you do, your day will always be lovely on the Outer Banks! Beach Access: 0.1 Mile/3-Minute Walk to Glidden Street Beach Access Property Layout: Top-Level: Living Area, Dining Area, Kitchen; Sun Deck; Master Queen Suite w/ Master Bath; Family Room Mid-Level: Main Entry; Laundry Area; Master Queen Suite w/ Master Bath; Bedroom with 2 Twin Bunks; Hall Bath; 2nd Bedroom with 2 Twins: Covered Deck Ground-Level: Enclosed Outdoor Shower; Charcoal Grill; Fish Cleaning Table Beds: 2 Queen, 6 Twin Mile Post: 16 The Entire Home We Value our Guests Privacy but are Available if Needed. Within the week leading up to your check-in date, you will receive an email with arrival and departure instructions. It will include the property address, the keyless lock code (as long as your reservation is paid in full), a list of things to bring and other helpful information. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. Minimum Age to Rent: 25 Family Groups Only Personal email address and signed lease are required to confirm reservation. Reservations not confirmed within 48 hours will be considered guest cancellation and will be reported to Airbnb as such. This email will provide instructions to add optional extras, such as travel interruption insurance, pet fee for additional pets at pet-friendly homes*, early check-in fee*, late check-out fee*, pool heat fee*, for applicable homes. *Only applies to certain homes. Pet Friendly or No Pets is specified in the Things to Know section. Early check-in and late check-out are only applicable on homes with 5 bedrooms or less. Please inquire to see if the pool is able to be heated. For 2023, Seaside Vacations will open all private pools (heated and unheated) beginning the weekend of April 15, 2023 and close all pools (heated and unheated) the weekend of October 14, 2023 unless otherwise noted in the listing.* For 2024, Seaside Vacations will open all private pools (heated and unheated) on March 31, 2024* and close all pools (heated and unheated) the weekend of October 12, 2024.* *Please note: Pool open and close dates are approximate and are not guaranteed to open or close on the dates specified above. Heated service for private pools is only available on homes that offer pool heat as an amenity (inquire with us) and requires one week’s notice prior to your date of arrival. There is an additional fee to heat the pool. Cost varies according to pool size. Please reach out to us to find out the cost to heat a specific pool. Most pool heaters heat five to eight degrees above outside air temperatures. Outdoor community pools are generally open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but the exact date for each community pool varies. Reach out to us for exact dates. The Outer Banks is a remote location with natural surroundings. Therefore, some pests, including Palmetto Bugs and midges, are common to the area and may be found inside homes.