Mali Goebel
Aug 08, 2024
Calling all book lovers! Step into the pages of your favorite beach novels with our curated list of OBX homes that are inspired by beloved literature. From famous classics to magical adventures, all readers will love these novel escape homes. We love these homes for the endless amenities, inviting atmosphere, and the feeling of being transported into a different world.
10. “Great Expectations” (BFS55)
Duck | Semi-Oceanfront | 8 bedrooms | 9 bathrooms
Just like the classic tale, our beach home invites you to create unforgettable memories, surrounded by the beauty of the coast. We love this home for being in the heart of Duck, the close proximity to the beach and being pet friendly. Your perfect getaway starts here—where dreams are as endless as the ocean waves.
“Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens
Book Description:
“Great Expectations charts the progress of Pip from childhood through often painful experiences to adulthood, as he moves from the Kent marshes to busy, commercial London, encountering a variety of extraordinary characters ranging from Magwitch, the escaped convict, to Miss Havisham, locked up with her unhappy past and living with her ward, the arrogant, beautiful Estella.
Pip must discover his true self, and his own set of values and priorities. Whether such values allow one to prosper in the complex world of early Victorian England is the major question posed by Great Expectations, one of Dickens’s most fascinating, and disturbing, novels.”
9. “Our Happy Place” (P134)
Corolla | Oceanside | 5 bedrooms | 6 bathrooms
Welcome to “Our Happy Place”, where every moment feels like a page from an Emily Henry novel—full of warmth, charm, and a touch of magic. This is where lazy beach days turn into unforgettable memories and loved ones can gather. We love this home for its ocean views, sunny decks, and spacious amenities.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Book Description:
Harriet and Wyn have been the perfect couple since they met in college—they go together like salt and pepper, honey and tea, lobster and rolls. Except, now—for reasons they’re still not discussing—they don’t.
They broke up six months ago. And still haven’t told their best friends.
Which is how they find themselves sharing the largest bedroom at the Maine cottage that has been their friend group’s yearly getaway for the last decade. Their annual respite from the world, where for one vibrant, blue week they leave behind their daily lives; have copious amounts of cheese, wine, and seafood; and soak up the salty coastal air with the people who understand them most.”
8. “Crescent Moon” (G201)
Corolla | Semi-oceanfront | 8 bedrooms | 10 bathrooms
Step into “Crescent Moon”, where the magic of the ocean meets the enchantment of your favorite thrilling fantasy books. This beachside sanctuary is your gateway to a world of fantasy and wonder, where every sunrise and sunset feels like the start of an epic tale. Immerse yourself in a getaway filled with adventure and OBX magic. We love this home for its private pool oasis, cozy porch, and stunning kitchen.
“Crescent City” by Sarah J. Maas
Book Description
“Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life-working hard all day and partying all night-until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She’ll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths.
Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose-to assassinate his boss’s enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he’s offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach.
As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City’s underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear, and they find, in each other, a blazing passion-one that could set them both free, if they’d only let it.”
7. “Crawdad’s Pad” (B312)
Duck | Semi-Oceanfront | 5 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms
Nestled in a tranquil setting, “Crawdad’s Pad” invites you to explore the wonders of the shoreline, where every breeze carries a story and the nearby Currituck Sound comes alive. Discover your own peaceful retreat, where simplicity and nature blend into a perfect escape. We love this home for the beach access, close proximity to the shopping and dining of Duck, and the bright and airy great room.
“Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens
Book Description:
“For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet fishing village. Kya Clark is barefoot and wild; unfit for polite society. So in late 1969, when the popular Chase Andrews is found dead, locals immediately suspect her.
But Kya is not what they say. A born naturalist with just one day of school, she takes life’s lessons from the land, learning the real ways of the world from the dishonest signals of fireflies. But while she has the skills to live in solitude forever, the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. Drawn to two young men from town, who are each intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new and startling world—until the unthinkable happens.”
6. “Rising Tide V2” (BFS65)
Duck | Oceanfront | 8 bedrooms | 10 bathrooms
Experience coastal heaven at “Rising Tide V2” where every Taylor Jenkins Reid novel comes alive. This vacation home is your front-row seat to sun-soaked days and starry nights, where the ocean’s rhythm echoes unforgettable summer moments. Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of the coast, where every wave brings a new chapter of fun, family, and a bit of the unexpected. We love this home for its contemporary details, neutral palette, and reading nooks. Your perfect beach escape starts here!
“Malibu Rising” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Book Description:
Malibu: August, 1983. It’s the day of Nina Riva’s annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together, the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over—especially as the offspring of the legendary singer, Mick Riva.
Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them… and what they will leave behind.”
5. “Poseidon of Whalehead” (J10899)
Corolla | Oceanfront | 12 bedrooms | 14 bathrooms
Dive into “Poseidon of Whalehad”, where the sea’s power and mystery come alive just like in the Percy Jackson series. This beach home offers an escape worthy of demigods, with the ocean’s depths at your doorstep and adventure in the air. We love this home for its endless oceanfront bliss, theatre room, and outdoor amenities. Every day at this coastal getaway will feel like a new quest!
“Percy Jackson: The Olympians” by Rick Riordan
Book Description:
4. “Life is Golden” (V12053)
Carova Beach 4×4 | Oceanfront | 10 bedrooms | 12 bathrooms
Enjoy the spectacular 180-degree ocean view from the great room of this vacation home. A private pool, tiki bar and a raised stone hot tub add to the allure. Plus, a private walkway with dune deck puts you steps away from Carova’s soft sandy beach.
“One Golden Summer” by Carley Fortune
Book Description:
Good things happen at the lake. That’s what Alice’s grandmother says, and it’s true. Alice spent just one summer there at a cottage with Nan when she was seventeen—it’s where she took that photo, the one of three grinning teenagers in a yellow speedboat, the image that changed her life.
Now Alice lives behind a lens. As a photographer, she’s most comfortable on the sidelines, letting other people shine. Lately though, she’s been itching for something more, and when Nan falls and breaks her hip, Alice comes up with a plan for them both: another summer in that magical place, Barry’s Bay. But as soon as they settle in, their peace is disrupted by the roar of a familiar yellow boat, and the man driving it.
3. “Goodnight Moon” (E206)
Corolla | Oceanfront | 8 bedrooms | 9 bathrooms
Finish the day stargazing on the beach and say “Goodnight Moon” at the end of a perfect day on the Outer Banks! Along with a meticulously landscaped yard, this home is equipped with the ideal needs for your Outer Banks vacation. From the spacious outdoor areas to the stunning seascape, there is nothing left to be desired!
“Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown
Book Description:
In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. “Goodnight room, goodnight moon.” And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room — to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one — the little bunny says goodnight.
In this classic of children’s literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.
2. “Moby Dick” (M027T)
Corolla | Oceanside | 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms
There’s a whale of a time to be had at this classic vacation home. Enjoy ocean and lighthouse views from the decks and great room palladium window. Location is key – just a short walk to the beach along a slow-paced sandy lane or down the street to historic Corolla Village’s shops, eateries and attractions. Bring your family for a memorable vacation.
Twiddy Traditional Home – bed and bath linens not provided.
“Moby Dick” by Herman Melville
Book Description:
In part, Moby-Dick is the story of an eerily compelling madman pursuing an unholy war against a creature as vast and dangerous and unknowable as the sea itself. But more than just a novel of adventure, more than an encyclopedia of whaling lore and legend, the book can be seen as part of its author’s lifelong meditation on America. Written with wonderfully redemptive humour, Moby-Dick is also a profound inquiry into character, faith, and the nature of perception.
1. “Wizardry by the Sea” (V22136)
4×4 | Semi-Oceanfront | 6 bedrooms | 8 bathrooms
You’re a wizard, Harry! “Wizardry by the Sea” is the ultimate home for all Harry Potter fans. Located 8.0 miles up the beach, experience the magic of the 4×4. Cruise along the Corolla Wild Horse and enjoy epic beach adventures. Every detail will make you feel like you’re at home at Hogwarts.
Harry Potter by J.K Rowling
Book Description:
“Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry’s eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!”
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Citations
“Great Expectations.” Goodreads, Goodreads, www.goodreads.com/book/show/2623.Great_Expectations?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_18. Accessed 7 Aug. 2024.
“Happy Place.” Goodreads, Goodreads, www.goodreads.com/book/show/61718053-happy-place?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=aWcCWUHAYF&rank=1. Accessed 7 Aug. 2024.
“House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1).” Goodreads, Goodreads, www.goodreads.com/book/show/44778083-house-of-earth-and-blood?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_8. Accessed 7 Aug. 2024.
“Where the Crawdads Sing.” Goodreads, Goodreads, www.goodreads.com/book/show/36809135-where-the-crawdads-sing?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_13. Accessed 7 Aug. 2024.
“Malibu Rising.” Goodreads, Goodreads, www.goodreads.com/book/show/55404546-malibu-rising?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=naYlMPL1Cf&rank=1. Accessed 7 Aug. 2024.
“The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #…” Goodreads, Goodreads, www.goodreads.com/book/show/28187.The_Lightning_Thief?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=ZODz96lVoV&rank=1. Accessed 7 Aug. 2024.
“The Glass Castle.” Goodreads, Goodreads, www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_12. Accessed 7 Aug. 2024.
Goodreads. (n.d.). Goodnight Moon. Goodreads. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32929.Goodnight_Moon?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=g2dkI9m6eR&rank=1. Accessed 8 Aug. 2024.
“Moby-Dick or, the Whale.” Goodreads, Goodreads, www.goodreads.com/book/show/153747.Moby_Dick_or_The_Whale?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=pTPUoxGpyq&rank=1. Accessed 7 Aug. 2024.
“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Harry Potter, #1…” Goodreads, Goodreads, www.goodreads.com/book/show/42844155-harry-potter-and-the-sorcerer-s-stone?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=ZHP3DL2Wir&rank=1. Accessed 7 Aug. 2024.