This home offers Y-Home perks for the YMCA: The Y-Home Program has been designed to enhance your vacation experience on the Outer Banks. When you stay in Queen Elizabeth's Castle you will enjoy free exclusive access to the Outer Banks YMCA—rain or shine! See more details below!
Queen Elizabeth's Castle
Ocean Views | Steps to the Beach | YMCA Guest Perks | Kill Devil Hills (MP 8)
Pamper your royal family with a stay at Queen Elizabeth's Castle, a beautifully designed, four-level beach home offering ocean views, direct beach access, and an unbeatable central location on the Outer Banks. Situated along the Beach Road (NC 12), this home places you just steps from the sand and moments from the area's top attractions—perfect for families who want it all.
Why Guests Choose Queen Elizabeth's Castle
Less than 250 ft to the beach with lifeguarded access at Asheville Street
Ocean views from the Living Area, Sun Deck, and Crow's Nest
Exclusive YMCA Y-Home perks—free access, rain or shine
Multiple living spaces ideal for families and multi-generational groups
Hot Tub, game room, and outdoor fun for relaxing or staying active
Walkable location near restaurants, shopping, and attractions
Exclusive Y-Home YMCA Guest Perks
Your stay includes free, exclusive access to the Outer Banks YMCA, enhancing your vacation no matter the weather. To learn more about the Outer Banks YMCA, click here.
Y-Home benefits include:
Full facility access
Indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna
Outdoor pool and spray park
Fitness classes
Stay & Play childcare
Racquetball & basketball courts
Bonus: Every Wednesday night during the summer, the YMCA offers FREE kids' night care (preregistration required), giving parents a well-deserved evening off.
Outdoor Living & Ground-Level Fun
Your vacation begins the moment you arrive. The Ground Level is designed for effortless beach days and relaxed evenings.
Outdoor features include:
Park-style grill for fresh seafood feasts
Fish cleaning table for the day's catch
Hammock swing under the house
Enclosed outdoor shower
Regulation horseshoe pit
Inside, you'll find:
Laundry room with washer/dryer—perfect for mid-week refreshes
Rec room with a ping pong table and cornhole boards
Mid-Level Comfort & Hot Tub Relaxation
The Mid Level offers a welcoming main entrance and comfortable sleeping accommodations for everyone.
This level features:
Cozy den with Queen sleeper sofa
Queen Bedroom with adjoining bathroom (large shower)
Additional Queen Bedroom
Bunk Room with two sets of bunk beds—a kid favorite
Full hallway bathroom
Step outside to the furnished mid-level deck, where the hot tub invites you to relax under the stars after a full day of OBX adventures.
Top-Level Ocean Views & Gathering Space
The Top Level is the heart of the home, designed for connection, comfort, and coastal views.
Highlights include:
Two living areas with flat-screen TV and panoramic ocean views
Bright, modern kitchen with bar seating
Dining area seating 10—perfect for family meals
Large covered deck with picnic table for al fresco dining
Queen Master Suite with a private full bathroom
Take the exterior stairs up to the Crow's Nest, where sweeping ocean views and salty breezes make this a favorite sunrise and sunset spot.
Beach Access: Less than 250ft from Asheville Street Beach Access
Where the OBX Comes to Life
Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, Queen Elizabeth's Castle puts you within easy walking or driving distance to the best of the Outer Banks.
Nearby favorites include:
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Avalon Fishing Pier
Lost Treasure Golf
Local movie theater for rainy days
Grocery stores: Food Lion & Publix
Popular dining spots like The Jolly Roger and Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
Whether you're exploring local history, casting a line, or simply relaxing by the shore, this location delivers convenience and classic OBX charm.
Rental Highlights
Beach Access: Less than 250 ft via Asheville Street
Milepost: 8
Beds: 3 Queen Beds | 4 Bunk Beds
Hot Tub & Game Room
Ocean Views & Crow's Nest
YMCA Y-Home Guest Access Included
Note: The property owner has a pet in the home during the off-season.
Property Layout:
Top-Level: 2 Living Areas, Dining, Kitchen, Ocean Views from Living & Dining, Northwest Master Suite with Queen Bed, Master Bath(full), Large Covered Deck with Ocean Views, Crow's Nest with Ocean Views
Mid-Level: Main Entrance, Den with Queen Sleeper, Southeast Bedroom with Queen Bed & Adj. Bath, adjoining Bath (large shower only) between queen & bunk rooms, Southwest Bedroom with 2 Sets of Bunk Beds, Hall Bath (full), Northwest Bedroom with Queen Bed, Hot Tub (on front deck)
Ground-Level: Covered Entry (1st door, side entry), Laundry Room (washer/dryer), Stairway to Mid Level
Covered Entry (2nd side entry) into Rec Room, Rec Room with Ping Pong Table
Outside: Park Grill, Fish Cleaning Table, Hammock Swing for 2 under the house, Enclosed Outside Shower, Regulation Horseshoe Pit
Beds: 3 Queen, 4 Bunk Beds
Mile Post: 8
This home offers Y-Home perks for the YMCA: The Y-Home Program has been designed to enhance your vacation experience on the Outer Banks. When you stay in Queen Elizabeth's Castle you will enjoy free exclusive access to the Outer Banks YMCA—rain or shine!
We want you to have a great time on your vacation; take part in a number of enjoyable YMCA activities and family programs or just kick back by the pool and watch the kids have fun. Every Wednesday night of the summer, they'll even watch the kids—for FREE (preregistration is required).
Your Y-Home stay includes: Full facility use; Indoor pool, hot tub & sauna; Outdoor pool and spray park; Fitness classes; Stay & play care; and Raquetball & basketball court access.
Wright Brothers National Memorial (historiallinen puisto)17 min kävelymatka - 1.4 km:n päässä