“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 (Open May 17-Sept 27, 2026)
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
PARTIAL WEEKS ALLOWED
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

RESERVATION DETAILS, RENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT & ADDITIONAL FEES:
Southern Shores Realty manages more than 300 privately owned vacation homes on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and serves as the Agent for the property Owner. Guests are responsible for reviewing the complete listing, including the "About the Host" section, prior to booking. Property substitutions or alternative accommodations cannot be guaranteed or arranged after arrival. Following booking, a rental lease will be sent electronically and must be reviewed and signed within 24 hours to complete the reservation. Questions regarding the lease should be directed to the telephone number provided therein. Additional fees may apply that are not displayed or collected through this website, including, but not limited to, pet fees, pool heat, early check-in, security deposits, and special event fees.