Find Your OBX Sanctuary in Nags Head Steps from the sea, this vacation rental home in the heart of Nags Head is sure to become your Outer Banks sanctuary during your next escape to this barrier island paradise. The sandy shoreline is just one block away (420 ft) and easily accessible via the Bonnett Street beach access, which also features a brand-new bathhouse for the 2018 season, a volleyball court, picnic tables, and a lifeguard station during the summer months. The space You'll love everything about this home, including the Y-Home perks program that gives you weekly passes to the local YMCA just down the street! With three spacious bedrooms—a queen master bedroom with Smart TV, a queen bedroom with Smart TV and the third bedroom with two twin beds and Smart TV—Sanctuary has plenty of room for everyone in your family. Book your stay at Sanctuary today! When you pull up to the Ground Level of this fantastic Outer Banks home, you'll immediately find plenty of parking on the sidewalk and under this multi-level home. On the Ground Level, you'll find the Laundry Area with a Washer and Dryer, perfect for rinsing the sand out of those bathing suits and getting the towels ready to head back out to the beach. Enjoy a quick and easy meal at the picnic table underneath the home and rinse off in the conveniently-located Outdoor Shower after you've spent a fun and exciting day out in the sand and sun. And be sure to take advantage of the Bicycles, Cornhole Board, Horseshoe Pit, and Croquet that make this the ultimate outdoor Santuary on the Outer Banks! Head upstairs for the Main Level where you and your family can enjoy all the peace and relaxation of an Outer Banks vacation. Gather around the Flat Screen TV in the spacious open-concept Living Area with beautiful decor and cozy furniture. Enjoy a freshly-prepared local seafood meal in the open-concept Dining Area with seating for 6 or the Island Bar with additional seating for 2. The Kitchen is the perfect place to whip up an Outer Banks specialty with all modern appliances. Make your way towards the back when you're ready to get some rest and choose from one of the tastefully decorated bedrooms with comfortable furniture and beautiful interiors. Choose from the Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds, a Queen Bedroom, or the Queen Master Bedroom with a Private Full Bathroom. You'll also find a Full Hallway Bathroom on this floor to keep everyone comfortable. Step out onto the Mid-Level Sun Deck for an early morning cup of coffee or head on up to the Crow's Nest where you can enjoy a brilliant Outer Banks sunrise overlooking the surrounding homes. This is also the perfect place to watch the stars appear in the sky on a clear evening and see how many different constellations you can count from one of the best stargazing regions in the world! And for evenings with a cool drink or a peaceful breakfast with some salt on the breeze, relax in the Screened-In Porch as you enjoy the temperate Outer Banks climate that makes this place just so special. Perfect Nags Head Location In addition to its convenient location just down the street from the Atlantic Ocean, Sanctuary is also right across the street from Galaxy Golf—a 36-hole miniature golf course with an outer space theme—and within walking distance from Tortuga's Lie, one of the most popular Outer Banks restaurants among locals and visitors alike. Dowdy Park is also just a short walk (530 ft) down the street from this cozy cottage and boasts playground equipment and recreational opportunities for kids of all ages. Across the way from the park and down the same street is the local YMCA (1050 ft) which hosts indoor/outdoor swimming pools and a multitude of exercise equipment--plus weekly passes are included with your rental! Fishing enthusiasts will enjoy the close proximity to the Nags Head Fishing Pier. Located just down the beach road, this Outer Banks hot spot offers excellent pier fishing opportunities, as well as a restaurant, oceanfront bar, live music, and stellar sightseeing. For a day of outdoor adventure, take a five-minute drive to the south to Jockey's Ridge State Park. Strolling along one of the nature trails that wind through the sand dunes is a great way to witness area wildlife, and a hike to the very top of the ridge is an excellent spot to take a hang gliding lesson—or to catch one of the stunning sunsets that take place as the sun slips into the shallow waters of the Roanoke Sound to the west. Beach Access: 420ft/2-Minute Walk to Bonnett Street Beach Access YMCA access included - See details below. Property Layout: Top Level: Kitchen; Living Area; Dining Area; Hallway Bathroom; Bedroom w/2 Twins; Queen Bedroom; Queen Master Bedroom; Sun Deck; Screened-In Porch; Crow's Nest Ground Level: Parking; Laundry; Outdoor Shower; Bicycles; Cornhole; Horseshoe Pit; Croquet This home offers Y-Home perks for the YMCA: The Y-Home Program has been designed to enhance your vacation experience on the Outer Banks. When you stay in Sanctuary you will enjoy free exclusive access to the Outer Banks YMCA—rain or shine! We want you to have a great time on your vacation; take part in a number of enjoyable YMCA activities and family programs or just kick back by the pool and watch the kids have fun. Every Wednesday night of the summer, they'll even watch the kids—for FREE (preregistration is required). Your Y-Home stay includes: Full facility use; Indoor pool, hot tub & sauna; Outdoor pool and spray park; Fitness classes; Stay & play care; and Raquetball & basketball court access. Guest access The Entire Home Other things to note 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.