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Eleanor Dare 8 Bedroom Oceanfront Home, Cabana Service, Private Pool & Pet Friendly
Welcome to Eleanor Dare by KEES Vacations!
Now available for 2026! Saturday check-in from 05/30/2026 to 09/05/2026 + Farmdog Cabana Services from 5/3/26 to 9/18/26.
This eight-bedroom oceanfront rental in the Nags Head Shores community is gorgeous! Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully designed, this is the OBX vacation rental you've been looking for!
Affectionately named after one of the members of the "Lost Colony" of 1587, Eleanor Dare is a premier property. Boasting over 5,000 square feet of living area with Eight En Suites, this home is a trailblazer within its neighboring vacation properties. Enjoy sweeping, unobstructed ocean views from the top-level and easy beach access from the private, dune-top stairs and gazebo.
Centrally located on the beaches of the Outer Banks, Eleanor Dare allows for effortless exploring. Take day trips to the islands of Ocracoke, Hatteras, and Roanoke or further discover Bodie Island during your stay.
With KEES FlexStayâą, you're able to choose your own vacation check-in or check-out dates at no additional cost!
This property has 8 parking spots for guests.
Want added comfort? Consider adding the Heated Pool option! A Heated Pool option can be added upon request for $50 per night of your reservation. This fee is added to your reservation at the time of the request, which must be a minimum of 72 hours before arrival. Pool heat must be added for the entirety of your stay.
This pool is heated by a heat pump. An ambient air temperature of 60 degrees or higher is needed to heat the pool, meaning that if the temperature drops below 60 degrees the pump will not continue to heat. Max pool temperature is 80 degrees.**
**Private heated pools will open on April 1st and close on November 1st. Hot tubs are open year-round. Pools and hot tubs are cleaned weekly and no later than 6pm on check-in day. Vendors are subject to enter the backyard to clean the pool and/or spa on scheduled cleaning days. No pets allowed in pools.**
**Eleanor Dare is pet-friendly, so there is no need to leave your pooch at home! For a small one-time fee of $185, you can bring up to two dogs to our pet-friendly property. No cats or other animals, dogs only.**
Exclusive Cabana Services: 05/03/26 to 09/18/26 - This home receives daily oceanfront cabana and beach chair setup + breakdown services during your stay. No need to lug around your beach equipment when you stay at this home! Service includes (1) 10x10 cabana tent and (6) beach chairs. Setup hours are 10am to 5pm daily (except check-in day), weather permitting. This service is subject to local ordinances. Cabana service is provided by Farmdog Beach Services. Additional add-on services are available upon request for an additional charge.
Check-In begins at 4pm. Your keyless entry code will begin granting access at this time. Check-Out is 10am.
First Level
Recreation Room w/ Pool Table, Shuffleboard and Foosball Ice Machine Theater Room Wet Bar 1 King En Suite Elevator Laundry Area Half Bath
Second Level
3 King En Suites 1 Queen En Suite (Full Bathroom with Handicap/Wheelchair Friendly Features) 1 En Suite w/ Two Twins 1 Twin Bunk En Suite w/ 2 Bunk Sets Covered Terrace Deck
Third Level
1 King En Suite Great Room Dining Area Kitchen Covered Terrace Deck Half Bath
Pool Deck
Private Heated Pool Hot Tub Gas Grill Outdoor Shower
The Eleanor Dare house is a beautiful property. Each of the 8 bedrooms has its own en-suite, which adds to the privacy of the guests.The house itself is overdue for a facelift. Some of the furniture in the family room is worn, and the carpets are threadbare in places. The slider to the 3rd floor deck was extremely difficult to operate, even after I oiled it. The shuffleboard table was unusable - you canât even get the pucks to slide the length of the table. The management company was responsive to our concerns. When we arrived - at 4:05 pm - the door code didnât work. Fortunately, the cleaning person stayed to make sure our code worked and, when it didnât, she let us in. The problem was resolved in the next 30 minutes. We also had a problem with the cabana service. On the first day, it was too windy to set up the cabana, which I understood. But I wanted to use some of the chairs, which were all chained together. After about 2 hours and calls to both the management company and the cabana service, we got our chairs. The only other comment related to the windows. There is a beautiful view from the 3rd floor looking out over the ocean. But by the end of the week, the windows were so clouded over that the view became unimpressive. I wish there had been a garden hose and squeegee to keep a pristine view.On a positive note, the kitchen was well-equipped with dishes, pots and pans. The 2 microwaves and 2 dishwashers were very convenient. The table seated our group of 15.
We had a 4-gen Christmas week at the Eleanor Dare cottage, and it turned out great. We walked the beach, rode bikes (e-bike rental), shopped, played golf and even fished one day. The cottage was great for spreading people out for games and movies, and for bringing everyone together for breakfast and dinner every day.
The house was awesome! We used the theater and game room every night- ping pong and pool tournaments. We got the pool heated and Iâm so glad we did! We were able to swim comfortably (with small children) our whole stay in September. Also, loved the convenience of having a beach tent and chairs already set up for us. The showers could have used a deep cleaning, a couple of people had hairs still on the floor/walls. The vent over the stove stopped working and the pool heater wasnât working at one point but they responded right away and had someone out within the hour. Overall, we were very pleased and would definitely book again!
We truly enjoyed our stay at this house. Its location is great. The room for families to spread out and have their own space (especially with such a wide variety of ages - 69 to 8) was a welcome treat for everyone. The ocean view is stunning.
Lots of fun places within walking distance.