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Starfish Wishes is a newly renovated, luxury oceanfront penthouse condo in Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head. Relax on the balcony with direct beach access, unwind by the in-ground swimming pool, or stroll along the shore listening to seagulls and waves.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Starfish Wishes - Oceanfront Penthouse Retreat

When you enter this newly renovated, luxury, oceanfront, penthouse condo on the Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head border, the view of the Atlantic Ocean is breathtaking. Starfish Wishes is the ultimate getaway – ideal for a couple looking to relax and enjoy the gorgeous oceanfront that this retreat has to offer. Perfectly located with direct beach access, this oceanfront gem is just steps away from multitudes of dining options that are sure to tempt your taste buds. Not to be overlooked is the beautiful, in-ground swimming pool just outside your door and an eclectic mix of shops and family-friendly events for all to enjoy within a few minutes drive from Starfish Wishes. Unwind as you start each day watching the sunrise from the balcony while sipping your coffee, watch the dolphins frolic and play, listen to the seagulls overhead and at the end of a fun-filled day drift off to sleep listening to the waves gently washing upon the shore.

Starfish Wishes can comfortably sleep two (one queen bed). The kitchen is stocked with appliances and cooking utensils that are sure to please any short-order cook or chef.

Pack your bags and get ready for paradise and leave the rest to us!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Unit size: 800 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this condo is on the beach. Seaside Art Gallery and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Outer Banks Mall and Outlets Nags Head. Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Kill Devil Hills travel guide
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • An awesome place to take sunrise pictures!
    beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nags Head Wood
    Nags Head Woods Preserve
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • OBX Laser Tag
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Destination Fun
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza
    17 min walk
  • Biscuits N’ P*rn
    7 min walk
  • Plaza Azteca
    15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Starfish Wishes - Oceanfront Penthouse Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Starfish Wishes - Oceanfront Penthouse Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Starfish Wishes - Oceanfront Penthouse Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Starfish Wishes - Oceanfront Penthouse Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starfish Wishes - Oceanfront Penthouse Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Starfish Wishes - Oceanfront Penthouse Retreat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kill Devil Hills condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of OBX Laser Tag and Outer Banks Beaches. Destination Fun and Seaside Art Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Starfish Wishes - Oceanfront Penthouse Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

Starfish wishes was a great place to stay. It's close to restaurants and places to shop. The view from the balcony was breathtaking. Would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay in KDH

This is an amazing place to stay in Kill Devil Hills. It has amazing views very clean very comfortable. and close to anything you need. Gene was a fantastic host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Such a nice place! Great views!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in North Carolina

Jean was an awesome communicator and the penthouse was five star ready with everything you needed located right on the beach would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Starfish wishes

Our first trip to OBX was perfect!!! Great accommodations!! Perfect for a couple!! The best time
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 4th Fun

Great week at OBX, nice weather with all the comforts of home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My weekend getaway

I came down for a relaxing weekend getaway and this was the perfect place. This time of year is my favorite here. Even the rainy, windy day was enjoyable. Sitting on the sofa, looking out at the churning ocean, with the fireplace going.....so peaceful. Gene was SO accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful ocean views

We loved Starfish Wishes! It was very spacious and clean. The views from the deck were amazing, direct acces to the beach. Very easy check in process. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couple getaway

Condo was as described. Owner was responsive and very nice to work with! Very organized check in process. Location was Amazing! Will be staying again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week!

We loved starfish wishes. Clean unit, great view, central location. Gene was great and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bijou on the Banks

This is a jewel of a place to stay in KDH. As others have said, it’s quite a climb but the view and location make it worthwhile. Starfish Wishes is very clean and comfortable. The entire location was quiet and we quite enjoyed our stay. Would definitely consider this condo again when we visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay at Starfish Wishes. It is in a good location for shopping and restaurants. I will say that if you have difficulty with stairs, then this may not be the right place. I appreciated the communication from Gene. His message prior to us leaving helped us to pack extra towels and things that we might need. Gene’s recommendations for restaurants were spot on. The condo was decorated cute and beachy, but the real showstopper was the view from the balcony. I would definitely recommend starfish wishes to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buffie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway Spot

We had a wonderful stay in Starfish Wishes. It was our first trip to OBX. The weather was not the best but Starfish Wishes was a great place to hang out and relax in. Gene was very easy to work with. He provided recommendations on what to do, where to eat, etc. which was very helpful to us. Hope to make it back when the weather is warmer!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keli S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Oceanfront Getaway in the Outer Banks

We had a fantastic short getaway at this beautiful 1-bedroom oceanfront penthouse in Kill Devil Hills. The early check-in and keyless entry made arrival super smooth. The condo was clean and perfectly positioned right on the beach.One of our favorite features was the pair of cozy captain’s chairs on the balcony—perfect for watching breathtaking sunrise, dolphins playing in the waves, and pelicans and sandpipers flying by. The views are unbeatable!The location is excellent—just a short walk to delicious local spots like Noosa Beach Grille and Stack 'Em High for breakfast. We also enjoyed browsing souvenir shops and loved having an arcade and ice cream nearby for a fun treat.If you're looking for a peaceful, oceanfront retreat with great amenities and easy access to everything the Outer Banks has to offer, this is it. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Condo!

Starfish Wishes was just as we expected. Wonderful! The owners did a great job with the beachy decor. The deck had amazing views of the ocean, with easy access to the beach. Great restaurants nearby. The owner was very easy and convenient to work with and replies quickly. Definitely plan to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views and easy access to beach

Upon arrival, the condo was exactly as pictured…clean, updated and a spectacular view of the ocean. You are right on the beach and the condo has easy access to the beach right from your balcony. This by far was the best part of the stay. The location is moments from a grocery store, liquor store and many other shops and restaurants. There is so much to do in Kill Devil, you won’t be disappointed with this location. The welcoming gift was such a nice surprise too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Starfish Wishes was great

This was a perfect rental for being right on the beach. We had private beach access and a wonderful unobstructed view of the ocean. We sat on the deck every night watching the waves roll in. Gene was a great host and made the process easy. Plenty of places close by when picking meal locations. We found the Pokebox, Red Drum Grill and Taphouse, and Surfin’ Spoon to be great places. It is also close to a CrossFit gym where my wife enjoyed squeezing a mid day gym session in when we’d take a lunch break from the beach. Definitely recommend this location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

You can't beat the location. Plenty of restaurants and things to do within a short distance. Direct beach access from the condo. The condo itself was very clean and well-appointed. Loved the decor. Fantastic views from the deck. The owner, Gene, was very communicative and kept us up to date with cool things going on in the area, which was a nice touch. There are quite a few stairs to climb to get to the unit, but using the side stairs makes the climb a little bit easier than using the steep front stairs. Overall, it was a wonderful stay, and we can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Not a welcoming vibe

Positives: Starfish Wishes has a great location and beautiful views. Lots of cute beachy decor touches. It was quiet and private. Negatives: The owner sent us explicit instructions prior to arrival about the bedding on the one bed. We were under no condition to sit on the quilt or rest a head on a decorative pillow. Those things were to be stored in a closet tub immediately on arrival. In other words, we could see them when we walked in but never again. I would never ask that of a guest. If something is that precious, it does not belong in a rental. Once the quilt was removed, there was one thin blanket on the bed and no spares anywhere else. If we were cold at night or wanted to use a throw while sitting on the sofa, we were out of luck. The owner also itemized the towels in the bathroom: two bath towels, one hand towel, and two washcloths. Again, no spares anywhere. With multiple dips in the ocean and sometimes several showers per person in a day, that is just not enough. Heaven forbid I wanted one towel to dry my hair and one for my body! The skimpiness extended to the paper goods provided. The bathroom tissue was gas station quality and there wasn't a box of Kleenex anywhere. The first thing we did on arrival was to jump back in the car to go buy one. Honestly, this may have been the first negative review I have ever written. I don't like to do that to anyone but the owner needs to know how his actions come across to visitors.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbeatable location and view!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean view, balcony, beach, close restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was absolutely amazing. The condo is comfortable, well equipped, conveniently located, and the view is second to none! From the moment we walked in, we felt relaxed and in vacation mode. The check in process was flawless. I can’t say enough about this condo, the host, and the experience. Five stars all around! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous view

Wonderful location and beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Leggetts stay

Starfish Wishe ocean from the view from the balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular View/ Cozy Vibe

My husband and I loved our stay at Starfish Wishes! The view from the balcony was by far our favorite. It was also relaxing to sit on the couch and enjoy the double door view of the ocean as well. It is perfect to have direct access to the beach! We enjoyed walking to Millers Seafood and Steakhouse in the morning for breakfast and of course their fresh warm blueberry hushpuppies. Gene was a great host. Easy to contact and willing to help with anything. We will definitely be staying there again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025