Happy as a Clam 4 Bedroom Home Near Beach Access and Includes Private Pool!
About this house rental
Welcome to Happy as a Clam by KEES Vacations You will feel Happy as a Clam when you step into your gorgeous and elegant vacation home on the Outer Banks. Step out on your third level balcony and drink in the lovely views of your backyard oasis and the glimmering ocean beyond. At just two blocks away, you can almost hear the waves rushing in and out in their never-ending rhythm. Happy as a Clam is your 4 bedroom, 5 bath vacation home on the Outer Banks. It's ideal location at MP 8 puts you right in the center of all the Kill Devil Hills action. You're just minutes from all of your favorite restaurants, shops, activities and amenities. With an upside down design, you are able to take advantage of beautiful ocean views from the third level great room. Your entire group will love hanging out in this beautiful space, with hardwood floors, plenty of plush furniture and lovely coastal decor in neutral colors. You've got to check out that awesome wood coffee table and the other unique touches! The incredible kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and antique white cabinets. You might just find yourselves clamoring over who gets to create the first masterpiece there! Enjoy that meal in the dining nook with ocean views and seating for 6 at a distinctive wood table. If you prefer, you can take your meal outside at the Adirondack pub table with seating for 4. Enjoy the ocean breeze as you dine! This level also features a King En Suite, as well as a half bath. Enjoy the accommodations of the second level. Here you will find a Queen En Suite with a private balcony, a Queen bedroom, a duo Bunk Room, full bath and laundry. The first level is the home of all the outdoor fun! This is the spot where hours of fun will be had by all! Float around in your inground pool as you work on your vacation tan. Perhaps you'd rather just relax in one of the sun loungers as you finally get to read that book. The 6�8-person hot tub sits ready to help melt your cares away in its bubbling warm water as you gaze at the stars over the Outer Banks and wonder why there are so many more here. That's easy - the stars shine brightest where people are happiest. This property has 4 parking spots for guests. **Private unheated pools will open on April 16th and close on October 1st. Pools and hot tubs are cleaned weekly and no later than 6 p.m. on check-in day. Vendors are subject to enter backyard to clean the pool and/or spa on scheduled cleaning days. No pets allowed in pools.** Happy as a Clam is pet-friendly, so there is no need to leave your pooch at home! For a small one-time fee of $135, you can bring up to two dogs to our pet-friendly property. No cats or other animals, dogs only. Check-In begins at 4pm. Your keyless entry code will begin granting access at this time. Check-Out is 10am.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Map of Kill Devil Hills, NC
House in Kill Devil Hills, NC
Reasons to book
Great for pets
Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(33 Reviews)
5.0
Beach access was great. Pool and hot tub very nice. House conveniently located near restaurants and shopping. Only downside is 3 flights of steps. This could be an issue for anyone with mobility issues. Overall highly recommend.
5.0
At first I was a little worried after reading some reviews, but it honestly was a great stay. The house was extremely spacious and the pool and hot tub were great. When we first arrived there were a few small issues with the trash already being full, dirty sheets left by the front door, and the pool and hot tub had a great amount of sand. We called Kees and they sent someone out within the hour to take care of everything. Overall it was an amazing stay and we would definitely rent here again!
4.0
You need to update your welcome letter -the cabana service does not apply which was misleading. Also daily towel service was not available which it states it is in the welcome letter. Only one tv was functioning. The kitchen was missing some needed items. ( no hot pads or wooden spoons ) The hot tub wasn’t getting hot. Also it was a bit frustrating that a hired contractor was at the condo almost everyday and we were never notified. (HVAC, pool guy, and exterminator)
8.0
You need to update your welcome letter -the cabana service does not apply which was misleading. Also daily towel service was not available which it states it is in the welcome letter. Only one tv was functioning. The kitchen was missing some needed items. ( no hot pads or wooden spoons ) The hot tub wasn’t getting hot. Also it was a bit frustrating that a hired contractor was at the condo almost everyday and we were never notified. (HVAC, pool guy, and exterminator)
4.0
Beautiful condo , very clean
You need to update your welcome letter -the cabana service does not apply which was misleading. Also daily towel service was not available which it states it is in the welcome letter. Only one tv was functioning. The kitchen was missing some needed items. ( no hot pads or wooden spoons ) The hot tub wasn’t getting hot. Also it was a bit frustrating that a hired contractor was at the condo almost everyday and we were never notified. (HVAC, pool guy, and exterminator)
5.0
great
5.0
nice property close to beach
great
5.0
Everything wa amazing we loved it thanks you..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
5.0
great property, perfect location, short walk to the beach. Multiple porches at the house was nice for us to spread out. I will definitely try to stay here again.
5.0
our stay
great property, perfect location, short walk to the beach. Multiple porches at the house was nice for us to spread out. I will definitely try to stay here again.
4.0
Great house, poorly managed
The house and location are wonderful! The kitchen supplies are a bit lacking, but this wasn’t a huge deal for our relatively short trip.
The big downside was the cleanliness of the house. None of the floors or flat surfaces (dressers, nightstands) had been cleaned recently. We ended up vacuuming the floors ourselves because they were so filthy and the amount of dirt that came up was appalling. The showers/shower curtains had mold. We reached out to Kees via the VRBO app and via email with this information and a request to contact, but still (five days after first message) have not heard back. We would seriously think twice before renting from Kees again.
5.0
Nice house and great location. The weather in June did not cooperate (rained every day), however, we had a nice vacation. Lots of stairs for a 74 year old dad, which I told him about before renting this property, but he still loved the house. This house had plenty of room for me, my wife and 2 kids, along with my parents. Definitely recommend this property to all ages.
5.0
Great stay
Easy and fun
5.0
Awesome views!
Nice house and great location. The weather in June did not cooperate (rained every day), however, we had a nice vacation. Lots of stairs for a 74 year old dad, which I told him about before renting this property, but he still loved the house. This house had plenty of room for me, my wife and 2 kids, along with my parents. Definitely recommend this property to all ages.
5.0
Nice house
We had a very nice stay at this property - it’s a short walk to beach and house was clean and quite updated. We’d rent again!
5.0
Wonderful stay with exception of A:/C not working on second floor
Great location. Near beach, restaurants and the pool & hot tub were great. The only negative was the second floor A/C was not working and was not repaired prior to our departure.
5.0
Nice, clean house that was within walking distance to the beach. We were down for the week to celebrate my son's graduation from high school. There were 8 of us and there was plenty of room. Everyone enjoyed the amenities (pool/hot tub) and the amazing outdoor space.
Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
OBX - Happy as a Clam
Nice, clean house that was within walking distance to the beach. We were down for the week to celebrate my son's graduation from high school. There were 8 of us and there was plenty of room. Everyone enjoyed the amenities (pool/hot tub) and the amazing outdoor space.
Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
The house was the perfect place for the six of us to spend the Thanksgiving holiday. The location was great, close to the beach, restaurants and attractions. We would rent this property again
5.0
Thanksgiving Get Away
The house was the perfect place for the six of us to spend the Thanksgiving holiday. The location was great, close to the beach, restaurants and attractions. We would rent this property again
5.0
Our experience was almost perfect, the house was clean and up to date. Neighborhood is awesome and locale to the beach is convenient. My only gripe is check in. We got there two hours early. No cleaning service on premises and they made us wait til the last minutes to checki in.
5.0
Beautiful property. Awesome location.
Our experience was almost perfect, the house was clean and up to date. Neighborhood is awesome and locale to the beach is convenient. My only gripe is check in. We got there two hours early. No cleaning service on premises and they made us wait til the last minutes to checki in.
5.0
Awesome escape!
This was truly enjoyable for our three little families with small children! We loved the location and all the amenities! Thank you for providing such a lovely house!
5.0
We Loved This Place!
This is a spacious, clean home in a great location. The staff was great and quick to answer any questions we had. I would highly recommend this property :)
5.0
Clean and welcoming
We had a great time staying at Happy As A Clam. The place was clean and had all we needed. The smoke detectors were chirping when we arrived and they quickly came and fixed that. We also had trouble connecting to the internet and they were prompt with the fix. Overall great time.
1.0
Nice location, not ready for guests
Management company DID respond promptly up to a point, but we arrived to an unclean house, unmade beds, garbage we had to pick up, dog hair, and bathrooms we had to clean. Wear and tear on parts of property will become a bigger issue if not addressed soon. Convenient location, and spacious rooms. Lots of stairs, but that's every beach house. Close and easy walk to beach. Convenient to activities, restaurants, shopping. Added note:
Follow up with Brittany at Kees Realty has been insulting, snarky, and inappropriate. I would NEVER stay at one of their properties again, and I do NOT recommend this one.
4.0
Nice place and location.
Happy as a clam is a newish place. Very well decorated. Good for 2 kids and 6 adults. The beds are very hard. Wifi is difficult on the lower level, but upstairs it is fine. One of the downstairs bedroom - facing East had no curtain or cover for the sliders to the deck. One had been there and we could seethe holes in the wall where it had been hung. Called service upon arrival and placed a work order. They never showed!!!
5.0
Loved it. Clean and Spacious. Great Location. Great for large groups/families
Everything felt new and clean. Only 1 short block from the beach access. and the beach was never crowded Directly across from Wright Bros Memorial. Quiet neighborhood. The house was stocked with bed linens and bath towels, as well as shower gel/shampoo in each shower and hand soap, toilet paper in each bathroom. We got a simple starter kit with some dish detergent and laundry detergent. Lots of parking in the long wide driveway. We loved the keyless entry, the private pool and hot tub, and the access out the back yard toward the beach. Kitchen was well stocked with equipment. We had to do some improvising but for the most part we were able to cook what we wanted. You'll need to bring your own cooking items like oil/salt, etc. But Publix and Food Lion are just a few mins away.
We had a few negatives. These are really minor but something to keep in mind. 1) The view out the back toward the beach is partially obstructed by the Quality Inn. You can still see the beach but just know there is a big hotel in the way. There is an overflow parking lot for the Quality Inn directly behind the house. It was empty for most of our stay. But for two days, a large tractor trailer parked there. So our view from the pool became the tractor trailer. There's nothing you can do about it, but if you're looking for a place with an awesome view to watch the sun rise over the beach, this might not be it. 2) there are a lot of stairs. The main living area is on the top floor which allows you great views (aside from the Quality Inn) but keep this in mind if you have older people or young kids who aren't used to stairs. 3) The kitchen sink got clogged one night. We called and spoke to a woman who called us back two more times. She seemed a bit out of it. Kinda confused about whether she had spoken to us only a few minutes earlier, even though she was the one who called us back. The next day we waited all day and no one came. Finally we called again at 4pm and they came immediately and fixed it. So our tip is, if you have a maintenance issue and report it after hours, call again the next day during business hours.
But all in all, we loved it there and would absolutely recommend it. We had a a full house that included a baby and a kid, and everyone had plenty of room to stretch out, and plenty of privacy as needed. The open concept living room/dining, and kitchen made for a great gathering spot.
4.0
Excellent location, beautiful home!
This rental is very well maintained and is in a wonderful location. It is a short quick walk to the beach (2 blocks) which is very convenient. It is also very close to the Wright Brothers memorial, shopping and many restaurants. I was also very pleased with the response time of the rental company with any questions or concerns I had.
I gave this rental a 4 star rather than 5 for only two reasons. While there is a very nice kitchen with most of the utensils needed there did not seem to be any mixing bowls. If you plan to cook during your stay I suggest bringing some. Second, while the house itself is very nice the landscaping leaves a lot to be desired. I would not normally care about this sort of thing but when you have a 'pet friendly' rental you expect there to be some grass for your pet to use the restroom on. Many pets do not care for sand.
Other than those two minor items this really is an excellent rental choice in Kill Devil Hills. I will definitely rent again if I am in the area for another vacation.
2.0
Beautiful home, maintained poorly by Kees Vacations
We checked in on Friday and were initially impressed with the home. The layout is perfect and the home was beautifully decorated. We began checking out all the rooms and to our dismay found the linens were disgusting... hair and dirt on every single bed. In addition, the floors were dirty with dog hair and dirt. I called the Kees Vacations 1-866 number and the gentleman promised that a “severe” call would be placed to Kees Housekeeping. I called at 5:19 PM the Friday we checked in... we never heard or saw from Kees. We washed the bed sheets and swept up the dirt on the floors. Also, there was a pile of dog poop on the side of the driveway. So overall,we loved the home just next time will book though a better agency with better customer service.
1.0
All furniture was very dirty the kitchen was under equipped and the beds were hard
Not very good would not rent this property again.
5.0
We really liked the property
Had family, including 3 kids under 4, and thought the property was suited well. Kids loved the pool, and the walk to the beach was doable. We cooked or grilled almost every night, and the kitchen had plenty of room for multiple people cooking at once.
We look forward to coming back!
5.0
Wonderful OBX House
Well maintained. Lives up to the pictures. Responsive rental company.
5.0
A perfect beach house very close to the ocean PLUS a pool and hot tub! And the kitchen rocks.
My friends and I had a wonderful time! The property was clean, pretty, and very accommodating. We enjoyed being close to the beach and restaurants/shops, but really had a fun time together at the house making meals in the beautiful kitchen, relaxing in the pool and hot tub, and playing games in the bright, spacious living area. We highly recommend!
5.0
Very clean and perfect for a family beach vacation
My family and I stayed at this house and we loved it. The house was very clean and the kids loved the pool. It was in walking distance from the beach. Overall, was perfect for our beach vacation with small children.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Kill Devil Hills?
The average price for a rental in Kill Devil Hills is $285 per night. This rental is $326 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Happy as a Clam 4 Bedroom Home Near Beach Access and Includes Private Pool!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Happy as a Clam 4 Bedroom Home Near Beach Access and Includes Private Pool!. Enjoy the water!
Is Happy as a Clam 4 Bedroom Home Near Beach Access and Includes Private Pool! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Happy as a Clam 4 Bedroom Home Near Beach Access and Includes Private Pool!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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