Rating 4.9 (30)

491 | A Place Where I Belong


Address 5022 N. Virginia Dare Trail
Town Kitty Hawk
Location Semi-Oceanfront
Type Home
Milepost Milepost 2.3
Bedroom 5 bedrooms
Bathroom 4 baths
Half Bathroom 1 half bath
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
Checking day Saturday

Location Location

Description Description
Semi-Oceanfront in Kitty Hawk with Private Oceanfront Beach Access w/Dune Deck located directly across from this terrific home!

Welcome to A Place Where I Belong! This lovely home is a Parade of Homes winner and designed to resemble the Sears Roebuck cottages from the 1920's & 1930's. Your family is sure to love this Coastal Craftsman semi-oceanfront property that provides sweeping views of the ocean & with private beach access w/dune deck located directly across the street. Spacious at 3,000 square feet in living area, this home is absolutely beautiful. The main level features & open Living/Dining/Kitchen area, honed granite counters, stainless steel appliances, Large Pantry, TV, Ocean Views, private suite with separate soaking tub & a covered porch with rockers. The top level boasts 4 additional bedrooms and a unique ocean facing enclosed sun room that is the ideal place for some quiet relaxation time. On the ground level there is plenty of shade and space for outdoor activities for guests of all ages, including a private heated saltwater pool (open seasonally), hot tub and cabana style area with an outdoor TV. Children will find endless enjoyment in the fenced yard & covered area that offers plenty of shade & a place for fun activities.

**If you need a little extra space, this house can be rented with our companion oceanfront house directly across the street, #493 “Just to Sea You.” Both houses together offer the perfect set up of space, ocean/beach front views, private beach access, and private pool and hot tub.

This modern and exceptional home is conveniently located in close proximity to area restaurants including the Run-Down Café, High Cotton, Villa Thai, Duck Donuts all only 1.5 blocks away. The Kitty Hawk Pier & Sea Scape Golf Links area also nearby for those with an active lifestyle. This home offers its own deeded beach access located across the beach road and includes the convenience of a storage shed for your beach equipment.

Ground Level: Parking for 5 Cars, New in 2025: Direct Beach Access Via Your Own Private Dune Deck and Beach Walkway, Covered Entry to Home, Under House Outdoor Entertainment Area w/TV, Sitting Area, Bar in Cabana Style Setting w/Plenty of Shade & Outdoor Activities, Enclosed Outside Shower, Gas Grill, Private 12x25 Heated Saltwater Swimming Pool - Open Seasonally. (Can Be Heated for $200.00 Plus Tax Per Week - Please Bear in Mind That Pool Temperature is Subject to Outside Temperatures & Conditions), Hot Tub, & Fenced Yard.

Mid Level: Living/Dining/Kitchen, TV, Ocean Views, Half Bath, Laundry Area, Private Suite w/King, TV, & Full Bath w/Pedestal Tub & Separate Shower, & Covered Porch w/Rockers & Ocean Views.

Top Level: 4 Bedrooms (2 Private Suites w/Kings, TVs, & Full Baths w/Showers, & Access to Enclosed Sun Room w/Ocean Views, 1 w/3 Built-In Singles, 1 w/2 Doubles), Shared Full Hall Bath w/Tub & Shower.

Features include: C/AC & Heat, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Nespresso Vertuo Machine, TVs, Deck & Pool Furniture. No Pets. This is a Non-Smoking Unit.

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Bedding Bedding
3 King
2 Double
3 Single

Amenities Amenities
  • 2026 Saturday Heated Pool Dates: March 28 - Oct 17
Additional Amenities
Appliances
  • Regular Coffee Maker(s)
Beach Access
  • Direct Access - Pedestrian Walkway
  • Direct Deeded Access
  • Private Walkway
Entertainment
  • Blu-Ray Player
  • DVD Player
  • TV's (Multiple)
  • Wireless Internet
Exterior Amenities
  • Covered Deck
  • Dune Deck
  • Enclosed Outdoor Shower
  • Fenced Yard
  • Hot Tub
  • Private Dune Deck
Extra Nights
  • Extra Nights (No)
Grill
  • Gas Grill
Interior Amenities
  • C/AC & Heat
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Den
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
Keyless
  • Keyless (Yes)
Laundry
  • Washer/Dryer
Linens/Towels
  • Linens & Towels Provided
Location
  • Semi-Oceanfront
Parking
  • Private Driveway
Pool
  • Heated Pool
  • Private Pool
Private Suites
  • 1 Private Suite
Smoking / Vaping
  • No Smoking or Vaping Allowed
Stay Type
  • Weekly
View
  • Ocean Views

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Reviews Rating 4.9 (30) Reviews
Rating 5
Paula King - Stayed: 7/5/2025
Rating 5
Great property, very continently located. Loved this house
jessica Reichert - Stayed: 6/28/2025
Rating 5
Nichole Hearn - Stayed: 6/14/2025
Rating 5
This was the nicest house we have ever stayed in at the Outer Banks. Zero complaints about this property!
Amanda Thompson - Stayed: 5/24/2025
Rating 5
Jaclyn Hendricks - Stayed: 5/10/2025
Rating 5
Wonderful home.
Lindsey Ross - Stayed: 5/3/2025
Rating 4
Natalie Smith - Stayed: 8/3/2024
Rating 5
Lovely accommodations. Clean and up-to-date furnishings.
Nancy Arno - Stayed: 7/27/2024
Rating 5
Beautiful home… everything and anything we needed was in the home… we have been OBX vacationers for 40+ yrs… this by far is the best home we have stayed… I highly recommend
Philip Chenault - Stayed: 7/13/2024
Rating 5
Very well maintained and clean property.
Dennis M. - Stayed: 8/19/2023
Rating 5
Very clean, tidy inside and out and very easy access to the beach. The pool and pool area is very nice.
Kirby P. - Stayed: 8/5/2023
Rating 5
Excellent Vacation Home. Lots of space to not get in everyone’s way. Nice homeowners next door.
Nancy A. - Stayed: 7/29/2023
Rating 5
Sandra M. - Stayed: 7/22/2023
Rating 4
Matt O. - Stayed: 7/8/2023
Rating 5
Kenneth B. - Stayed: 4/22/2023
Rating 5
James D. - Stayed: 9/3/2022
Rating 5
Perfection! The house, amenities and location exceeded our expectations.
Teri M. - Stayed: 8/27/2022
Rating 5
Thomas S. - Stayed: 8/6/2022
Rating 5
Matt O. - Stayed: 7/9/2022
Rating 5
Rachael R. - Stayed: 6/25/2022
Rating 5
Beautiful house and super close to the beach!
Jordon H. - Stayed: 6/4/2022
Rating 5
This property was excellent. Very modern and updated. Excellent beach access and house had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Would highly recommend this property.
Jodi H. - Stayed: 5/28/2022
Rating 5
Beautiful house. Very clean and accommodating. Loved the pool. Proximity to the beach. Great house!
Victoria B. - Stayed: 8/14/2021
Rating 5
Ryan H. - Stayed: 7/3/2021
Rating 5
Chauna P. - Stayed: 5/15/2021
Rating 5

Our family so enjoyed our week at "A Place Where I Belong"! The home is beautiful, very well maintained. The kitchen is well stocked with appliances, cooking, and dining utensils. It accommodated our family very adequately.

Sandra S. - Stayed: 9/26/2020
Rating 5
Perfect beach vacation!!! We love this home. Beautiful views of the beach. The house was clean and very nice, had everything we needed. The pool & hot tub were great! Fantastic family vacation!
Christa S. - Stayed: 6/6/2020
Rating 5
Beautiful home!
Great location! Quiet inside home. New and beautifully outfitted. Pool area with shade and kid area- perfect.
Theresa S. - Stayed: 9/7/2019
Rating 4
Stephanie S. - Stayed: 8/10/2019
Rating 5

A Place Where I Belong is a beautiful home and one of a kind on the Outer Banks. It's fresh design and amenities made our stay very comfortable.

Kurt P. - Stayed: 6/22/2019
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