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1318 - WHAT WERE WE THINKING


Bedroom 4 bedrooms
Bathroom 4 baths 2 half baths
Guests 8 guests
Dogs Allowed Dogs Allowed

  • TurnDay: Sunday
  • Address: 103 A Ocean Blvd
  • Location: Oceanfront-Semi
  • City: Southern Shores
  • Type: Homes

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Description Description

“What were we thinking?” is a four bedroom semi-oceanfront home located just two lots from the community beach access in Southern Shores. Enjoy the short walk or bike ride to nearby shopping, restaurants and the beach. Speaking of the beach – it is just across the street! You can enjoy ocean views from the top floor deck.

This lovely home is appointed with many extras to make your Outer Banks vacation a memorable one. The recreation room is situated on the lower level with direct access to your private pool and hot tub. The family can all be together whether they are playing in the pool, relaxing in the hot tub or lounging on the sofa watching a movie. The elevator makes it easy to maneuver throughout the house and will make bringing luggage and groceries to the third floor a breeze. You can also enjoy your morning coffee on the west side screened porch overlooking the tree tops.

Level 1:

Recreation room with pool table, refrigerator, wet bar, flat screen TV; half bath; pool access and laundry.

Level 2:

3 bedrooms (1 with King, ocean views, flat screen TV and deck access, private bathroom with double vanity and custom tile shower; 1 with Queen, flat screen TV and deck access, private bath; 1 with Pyramid bunk, flat screen TV and deck access, private bathroom with standard tub/shower).

Level 3:

Bedroom (with Queen, flat screen TV and deck access, private bath with custom tile shower); open living room with ocean views, flat screen TV and deck access; custom kitchen; screen porch and half bath.

With its popular location just two miles over the Wright Brother’s Memorial Bridge, “What Were We Thinking?” is the vacation rental home you have been looking for. Equipped with all the amenities to ensure a great vacation. Give Southern Shores Realty a call now to book your week in this OBX rental house and start counting down the days to a memorable vacation!

Property Amenities

  • Beds: 1 King, 2 Queen, 1 Pyramid bunk
  • 12 x 24 Private Pool (Apr 27 – Sep 28)
  • Optional Pool Heat available for an additional $350 per week
  • Hot Tub
  • Elevator
  • 6 flat screen TVs
  • Wireless internet access
  • 2 refrigerators
  • Recreation room with pool table
  • Screened porch
  • Pool and deck furniture
  • Enclosed outside shower
  • Gas Grill
  • Approximate distance to beach access: 100 yards
  • NO SMOKING
  • DOGS ALLOWED (Limit 2)
  • SHEETS, 8 TOWEL SETS, AND TERRY BATH MATS PROVIDED

Community Amenities

  • Playground with basketball and soccer areas
  • 2 beach parking lots (parking pass provided)
  • Racquet Club - Tennis & Pickleball

2025 description


Amenities 15 Amenities
  • Screened Porch
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Elevator
  • Heated Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Internet
  • Keyless Entry
  • Linens
  • Non Smoking
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Pool Table
  • Private Pool
  • Rec Room
  • To Beach 200 yds or less
  • TruPlace Floorplan

Standard Amenities Standard Amenities

The following items are standard in all properties unless specified in the unit description

  • Central heat & A/C
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Coffee maker, toaster 
  • Pots, pans, dishes, silverware     
  • Refrigerator, range/oven, microwave, dishwasher
  • Television
  • Sheets and Bath Towels

The following Rules apply to Seasonal Amenities

  • Private Pools, if provided at property, are available late April through early October, unless otherwise specified in the property description
  • Fireplaces, if available for tenant use, are available 10/15-4/15.
  • Screened porches, if provided at the property, may not be screened during winter months

Our Cleaning Policies and Procedures follow the standards recommended by OSHA and the CDC.

For our rental policies please visit our Rental Agreement page

Southern Shores Realty cannot guarantee that a non-pet property has not had pets or service animals present on the property at some time.

Errors: Every effort has been made to ensure all descriptions and photos are accurate, however Southern Shores Realty is not responsible for changes or errors in rates, discounts, furnishings, bed arrangements, and equipment, or for down time of inoperative equipment.


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Reviews Reviews
Beautiful, well maintained home.
Bryan H - Dates of Stay: 09/15/24 - 09/22/24
We loved your home! Thank you for making our vacation a comfortable & pleasant experience.
Judy E - Dates of Stay: 08/11/24 - 08/18/24
We totally love this unit. It is well updated, well kept and suits all of our needs.
Denis D - Dates of Stay: 07/21/24 - 07/28/24
This unit is the best! I have been staying here since it became available right after construction was completed! The house is very accommodating and has everything you need and more for a GREAT vacation.
Kathryn G - Dates of Stay: 05/12/24 - 05/19/24
Everything about the vacation home is wonderful. There is nothing to want for in this home.
Kathryn G - Dates of Stay: 09/17/23 - 09/24/23
Thank you for another great year! We love the house and always make great memories during our stay. We can’t wait to come back in 2024 with our pups!
Lisa F - Dates of Stay: 09/03/23 - 09/10/23
My family loves our rental. It’s clean and well kept and we always enjoy our time here.
Denis D - Dates of Stay: 07/23/23 - 07/30/23
Beautiful home. We enjoyed all the amenities and the ocean view. The distance to the beach was perfect for a quick return to the house if needed. Walkway to the beach was nice.
Mary Jane A - Dates of Stay: 06/04/23 - 06/11/23
The home was great. The interior was clean, and the outdoor spaces were wonderful.
Kathryn C - Dates of Stay: 06/11/23 - 06/18/23
we love this unit...
it's well kept, in good shape and provides us with a wonderful vacation for one week each year.
Denis D - Dates of Stay: 07/24/22 - 07/31/22

Beautiful place. Great location. We enjoyed our time very much. Some kid friendly plates and utensils would be nice.

Pylin S - Dates of Stay: 05/22/22 - 05/29/22
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