OBX Sands (Formerly Known as Big Kahuna)

Coastal Elegance is the best way to describe this 9 bedroom, 9.5 bath 5700 sq. ft. mansion.

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• Rates From $3,295 to $3,895 per week
• Minimum Stay: 7 Days

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Other Property Amenities

Featured Amenities Air Conditioning Elevator Handicap Friendly Heated Pool Option Hot Tub Keyless Entry Linens Provided No Pets Non Smoking Private Pool Rec Room Saturday Turnover Standard Amenities WiFi Internet Access Entertainment Amenities Cable TV CD Player iPod Dock Pool Table Stereo WiFi Internet Access XBox Game System Indoor Amenities Kitchen Two Clothes Dryers Two Dishwashers Two Full Size Refrigerators Two Washing Machines Upgraded Kitchen Wet Bar Wine Cooler Washer/Dryer Central Air/Heat Outdoor Amenities Basketball Goal Beach Cart Deck Furniture Free on-site Parking Gas Grill Horseshoes Picnic Table Tiki Bar Two Outdoor Showers Volleyball Additional Amenities Check-In: Corolla

Testimonials

Great accomodations in a great location
Reviewed on 2022-09-25 by Unknown of Lansdowne, PA United States
Updated on 2022-09-25
Review of stay from 2022-09-10 to 2022-09-17

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My group of 10 adults stayed in early September, and we had a fantastic time, in no small part thanks to the home's clever layout. The ease of access, and decks overlooking made the pool feel like a central meeting place. The kitchen was incredibly well appointed, and flowed well into the great room. 2 large square dining tables made for a good hangout/board game space, though none of the TV areas could accommodate our whole group together. Were we not so fixated on the novelty of a new rental every year, this would easily become my rerent go-to.
Proximity to beach access was fantastic, even one street back, the walk to the beach was less than 5 minutes.
Great Place To Stay
Reviewed on 2022-06-20 by Terri B. of Steuben, ME United States
Updated on 2022-06-20
Review of stay from 2022-05-28 to 2022-06-04

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This was a beautiful home with plenty of room. The location was good. Close to grocery and small shops. A few restaurants near by as well. Very relaxing area!
Beach Vacay 2022
Reviewed on 2022-06-20 by Unknown of Seneca, SC United States
Updated on 2022-06-20
Review of stay from 2022-06-11 to 2022-06-18

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A positive experience. Easy rental and easy check in and check out. There was an issue that was promptly handled with follow up phone calls. Courteous and attentive staff.
Great location, huge house, great for large family group.
Reviewed on 2022-06-13 by Unknown of Gloucester, VA United States
Updated on 2022-06-13
Review of stay from 2022-05-21 to 2022-05-26

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The house was as described. Very roomy and comfortably fit our family of 19. All of the master bedrooms had their own bath. The mattresses we not comfortable, way too hard for my liking. I ended up sleeping on the couch. The kitchen was well stocked (aside from spices, no salt pepper or any spices).Plenty of dishes and cookware for our group. Two refrigerators and two dishwashers made cooking and clean up much easier. The elevator came in handy for unpacking and those with health issues. The pool and hot tub were clean. The only concern was the deck around the pool. Some of the boards were not flush and had sharp corners. Had to be mindful with the little kids so they did not get hurt or trip on them.
Short walk to the beach, house is next to the beach access. The beach cart came in handy for trips to the beach.
The only problem we had was with the internet service. Internet went out Wednesday afternoon. Put in a service order. Come to find out the property was sold so service had been cancelled. We were told that it would be restored but it never was. So we had to use our data plan/hot spots for any internet service. This was a failure on the homeowners/rental property managers. A simple fix that should have been corrected within a day. Just because the property changed ownership that service should not have been shut off. The property had been reserved and paid for that week.
The volleyball court and horseshoe pit could use some maintenance. The court had shells, rocks and debris so you would need shoes to play in. The side of the house where the horseshoe pit is located was a bit overgrown and had rocks throughout it.
Big Kahuna C7001
Reviewed on 2021-10-05 by Unknown of Rochester, NY United States
Updated on 2021-10-06
Review of stay from 2021-09-26 to 2021-10-03

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Great stay, near the beach access. House was very good. The only thing I recommend is to test all the chairs, inside and outside. Chairs by the pool are a bit dry rooted. 1 broke the first time someone sat on it. The bar stools are a bit questionable.
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
It was a pleasure hosting you on your recent visit to the Outer Banks. We appreciate you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and we hope to see you again next year!
Big Kahuna review
Reviewed on 2021-09-29 by Teresa F. of Hampton, VA United States
Updated on 2021-10-06
Review of stay from 2021-09-19 to 2021-09-26

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I have stayed in this home before and it is great. We love that it is just a 5 minute walk to the beach, has a pool and hot tub. The horseshoes, volleyball area and basketball are a great addition. The was generally clean but there were a lot of cobb webbs inside and outside. Cobb webs in the spindles of the staircase and on the light fixtures and ceiling fans. I do love that is the best stocked kitchen i have ever experienced in a rental home.
Overall a nice place to stay.
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
It was a pleasure hosting you on your recent visit to the Outer Banks. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and we hope to see you again next year!
June 6-13 Vacation of a lifetime
Reviewed on 2021-06-15 by John G. of Fayetteville, NC United States
Updated on 2021-06-17
Review of stay from 2021-06-06 to 2021-06-13

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What a fantastic location the Big Kahuna is located at in Corolla. Easy beach access, a pool , an elevator and handicap bathroom. So all in my group could participate. the only complaint was the outdoor grill was completely not cleaned. It was not good, we cleaned it. Left it cleaned when we checked out.
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your vacation and we hope to welcome you back to the beach as our guest!
thumbs up
Reviewed on 2021-05-26 by Jennifer M. of Lafayette, IN United States
Updated on 2021-05-28
Review of stay from 2021-05-16 to 2021-05-23

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wonderful. beautiful house
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
Thanks, Jennifer!
Wonderfully family vacation!’n
Reviewed on 2020-07-28 by Lynn W. of Coventry, Conn. United States
Updated on 2020-07-29
Review of stay from 2020-07-19 to 2020-07-26

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We had such a great vacation! Loved the house!!!
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
Thank you for posting a review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Big Kahuna!
Perfect Getsway
Reviewed on 2020-07-14 by Mary K. of Elkton, MD United States
Updated on 2020-07-15
Review of stay from 2020-07-05 to 2020-07-12

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Big Kahuna checks off all the boxes for a relaxing, carefree vacation. The master suites were the perfect remedy to contagion fears during the pandemic with personal bathrooms. The house was ready for our 4:00 arrival and was approximately deep cleaned... immaculate. Our family enjoys the quick walk to the beach and the large pool for evening socializing. Thank you, Big Kahuna, for another great year!
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
Thank you so much for leaving a review of your stay at Big Kahuna! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay. Big Kahuna is a beautiful spacious property perfect for everyone to have their own space whilst still spending time with each other. We hope to see you again next summer!
Fun House
Reviewed on 2019-09-03 by Unknown of Phoenix, MD US
Updated on 2019-10-17
Review of stay from 2019-08-11 to 2019-08-18

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We had 2 families and it was plenty big enough for all of us. The best part was everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom. The pool was very nice with the hot tub for the cooler nights. It would be great if it had an ice machine.
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. This home is absolutely gorgeous and spacious - perfect for large family gatherings! We are so happy to hear your family enjoyed your stay at this home. We'd love to have you return. Thank you for the suggestion about the ice maker, we'll pass that along to the homeowners.
Well Appointed Large house-Lots of Amenities
Reviewed on 2019-08-31 by Christopher V. of Glen Rock, PA United States
Updated on 2019-08-31
Review of stay from 2019-08-18 to 2019-08-25

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Phenomenal house in a great location next to the beach access path. Loved the well-stocked kitchen and elevator. Pool was large and well maintained. Would recommend upgrading and adding to the living room furniture. Not enough seating for such a large house. Had to sit in hardback chairs or beach chairs. Master bath was as glamorous as functional. The master bedroom bed could be upgraded. Reality company was great and attentive to questions and concerns. Would definitely reconsider returning.
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We are so glad you and your family enjoyed this lovely large home. Having a well stocked kitchen while on vacation is such a nice bonus! We would love to have you return next year!
Sheer relaxation at Big Kahuna
Reviewed on 2019-07-16 by Mary K. of Elkton, MD United States
Updated on 2019-07-16
Review of stay from 2019-07-07 to 2019-07-14

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The Big Kahuna serves our sizable family very well. Two outstanding features are private bathrooms for each master bedroom and effortless walk to the beach. From there we were so pleased with the open concept that provides a large kitchen and comfortable dining area with space for every guest, 17 in number. Big draws are the pool and hot tub. Truly, Big Kahuna accommodates all vacation needs, so much so that we will return for the third year in a row. Also, Beach Realty remains number one among all agencies that I had dealt with. They offer immediate response to concerns and the House was prepared perfectly for our “fun in the sun” vacation.
Big kahuna stay
Reviewed on 2019-07-16 by Unknown of Kingsport, TN United States
Updated on 2019-07-16
Review of stay from 2019-06-23 to 2019-06-30

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My family and I had a fantastic time. The design and location of the house was perfect for us and we loved sitting out on the decks every morning with our coffee and every night for sunset. The house was clean and the kitchen was well stocked with kitchen appliances. Only recommendations is that the deck by pool was fairly worn and we had some incidents with splinters. But other than that, a great house for our group of all ages.
Families in Big Kahuna
Reviewed on 2019-06-25 by Kelly W. of Chesterfield, VA United States
Updated on 2019-06-25
Review of stay from 2019-06-16 to 2019-06-23

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We have been renting from Kitty Hawk Realty for around 7 years. Every year my husband and I rent a house with his sisters and their husbands as well as our friends from college and their spouses. We do this to catch up with one another and it is always a wonderful time. The house was very nice and large enough for everyone, we loved the pool and hot tub. The property isn't very far from the beach, there is an access that makes it easy to get to and from the ocean. We never needed to use the elevator, and nothing broke during our stay so we didn't need to call for maintenance. The food lion is 4 min. up the road, very convenient as we didn't eat out a lot. I would recommend this property to anyone who needs a lot of space for their family or friends.
Wonderful stay at the Big Kahuna
Reviewed on 2019-05-29 by Jennifer R. of Baldwinsville, NY United States
Updated on 2019-06-01
Review of stay from 2019-05-19 to 2019-05-26

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This was our first time staying in the Outer Banks and we couldn't have asked for anything better. The house is beautiful and it was perfect for our family. I received a couple of calls to check on how our stay was going and any issues (all minor) were tended to promptly. The owner even called the house phone to check in on us as well. We just had a perfect week and are already talking about coming back!
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
Thank you so much for reviewing Big Kahuna! We are so happy to know you enjoyed your time spent there. We are glad to hear we were able to quickly rectify your concerns (even if minor) so you could properly enjoy your stay. The owners of Big Kahuna as well as Beach Realty care deeply about guest satisfaction and work together to ensure you have a memorable vacation. We certainly hope you'll be back to the Outer Banks for future trips at Big Kahuna!
Nice Vacation
Reviewed on 2018-10-18 by Unknown of Dearborn, MI United States
Updated on 2018-11-30
Review of stay from 2018-09-23 to 2018-09-30

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Enjoyed our OBX stay, had a great time
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
Thank you for your awesome review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time spent here on the Outer Banks!
A great week in Big Kahuna
Reviewed on 2018-08-31 by Faye D. of North Haledon, NJ United States
Updated on 2018-11-28
Review of stay from 2018-08-19 to 2018-08-26

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Big Kahuna was perfect for our large family. Loved the king size beds & bathrooms in 7 rooms and the 2 rooms of bunk beds for our grandchildren.
Beach was a short walk away. We had a wonderful week in Big Kahuna!
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time to review "Big Kahuna". We are glad you and your family enjoyed your stay on the Outer Banks. We strive to deliver a great guest experience, and hope that you will continue to vacation with us for many years to come.
Best one yet
Reviewed on 2018-06-27 by Tracy v. of Salisbury, MD United States
Updated on 2018-11-28
Review of stay from 2018-06-17 to 2018-06-24

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Our week at big kahuna was awesome. It had almost everything we needed. Location was perfect. House was sufficient size to accommodate all comfortably. Can't wait to come back!
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
Thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed the home, and your stay! We hope to see you again soon!
Big Kahuna
Reviewed on 2017-07-19 by William N. of Willingboro, NJ United States
Updated on 2017-07-19
Review of stay from 2017-07-09 to 2017-07-16

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A great time was had by all.
Absolutely Wonderful
Reviewed on 2017-06-22 by Olivia R. of Salem, Ohio United States
Updated on 2017-06-22
Review of stay from 2017-06-11 to 2017-06-18

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Our family of 21 had a wonderful stay at the Big Kahuna! The bedrooms were spacious, the pool area was great, the distance to the beach was perfect! Only thing I would suggest is the home needs a few cosmetic updates, other than that, it is a fantastic home! We had such a great time at this home and made many memories that our family will cherish forever :) Thank you Beach Realty for your hospitality, you were wonderful to work with!
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
Big Kahuna is a great home for large family get-togethers here at the beach. We're so glad we were able to satisfy your needs and that you had a great time
Very spacious, enjoyable stay!
Reviewed on 2017-06-20 by Unknown of Westminster, CO US
Updated on 2017-06-22
Review of stay from 2017-06-04 to 2017-06-11

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The Big Kahuna is a very nice large home which was perfect for our family reunion in the OBX, good location and an easy walk to he beach or a short drive to see the wild horses, the light house or to get to the grocery store. There was some miscommunication with the management company about the availability of pool heat (yes, you can get it for an up charge of $500 which for us was worth it) and some of the items at the home (we were told to bring our own blender (they have several) and that there was no Keurig machine (but there is). We experienced a. Our of clogged shower drains but the managers took care of them very quickly. Overall a great stay that was enjoyed by young and old.
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
Big Kahuna is perfect for family reunions. We're sorry about any miscommunication, and we thank you for the opportunity to remedy the clogged drain situation. Hope to see you back again in 2018.
Wonderful
Reviewed on 2016-08-23 by J Doyle C. of Santee, SC United States
Updated on 2016-10-25
Review of stay from 2016-08-14 to 2016-08-21

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We had a great time. 25 of us. All family. 16 adults & 9 children. This is our 2nd time at the BIG KAHUNA We may have out grown this house for future stays. Great place.
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
Glad to hear you enjoyed your second stay at Big Kahuna! We hope you'll return with Kitty Hawk Rentals.
Wonderful week in OBX
Reviewed on 2015-10-15 by Unknown of Fairfield, OH United States
Updated on 2015-12-13
Review of stay from 2015-09-20 to 2015-09-27

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Amenities were perfect for our family needs. Everyone had a great time. Would suggest handicap bars in bathroom for handicap and a higher toilet for their needs. Bathroom showers in most baths need some rennovations/repairs. Need to install new shower heads. Also water ran inside wall from upstairs entry window. Lower level experienced water through entryway door due to heavy rain which shorted the circuits on lower level. Dishwashers need some repair or replacement. These were considerable minor issues but would like to see them addressed before considering a return visit. We made the most of the issues and had a wonderful time.
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
We appreciate your review and comments. We're glad to hear you had a wonderful week! Thank you for your suggestions on making the home more accessible and accommodating; they are being considered.
Gorgeous House
Reviewed on 2015-09-05 by Linda B. of Manalapan, NJ United States
Updated on 2015-12-13
Review of stay from 2015-08-23 to 2015-08-30

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The house was immaculate and gorgeous. One of the best houses we've stayed at. A block from the beach and lots to do in the area. The realty office was on top of it all. Each bedroom was beautiful and the main living area spacious. The house is very big. We had 15 people at the house and everyone had mire than enough space. The elevator was a big plus when moving our bags. Loved the house. Thanks a bunch to the realty office and owners. ;)
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review and comments. We're happy you were able to enjoy the wonderful amenities and ample space at Big Kahuna, and hope to welcome you back again, soon!
Great time at the Big Kahuna
Reviewed on 2015-07-07 by Unknown of Wayne, PA United States
Updated on 2015-12-13
Review of stay from 2015-06-28 to 2015-07-05

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We had a wonderful week. The house was perfect for a family gathering of 24 from 4 states and ranging in age from 6-74. Great beach access, the kids loved the pool, the house was very comfortable and truly met our needs. It was a great week!
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
Thank you for your review and comments. We're happy Big Kahuna met your family's needs, and hope to welcome you all back to Whalehead soon!
Great
Reviewed on 2015-06-02 by Unknown of Snow Hill, MD United States
Updated on 2015-06-04
Review of stay from 2015-05-10 to 2015-05-17

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Wonderful
Response from Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
Ms. Marshall, we are so happy you had a wonderful stay! We hope to see you next year! Whalehead is beautiful this time of year.

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