Top Ten Outer Banks Vacation Rental Kitchens

Top 10 Kitchens Best Suited For Your OBX Thanksgiving

It is that time of the year again, time to gather the family to feast and spend some quality time together! And what better way to spend Thanksgiving at the Outer Banks than to stay at a home that has a kitchen with top-notch equipment to host and create your perfect Thanksgiving spread? Here are our top picks for homes with the best kitchens to host your family’s OBX Thanksgiving festivities

#10- “Oceans” (T12009)

What makes the kitchen at this dazzling 4×4 oceanfront home perfect for all of your entertaining needs? The spacious kitchen features dual islands with seating for 10 people and multiple appliances, plus the elevator makes it easy to get groceries up to the third floor! Enjoy your Thanksgiving meal soaking in the panoramic ocean views from the modern dining room or the cozy screened in porch.

#9- “Five Suns” (J10819)

The well-equipped kitchen at “Five Suns” has everything you will need to prepare your Thanksgiving feast — there is even “back cook’s kitchen” with additional appliances. You won’t run out of oven space here! In addition, there is a wet bar with beverage cooler, a large custom dining room table, high end small appliances, and plenty of dishes, silverware, glasses, and serveware.

#8- “Les Dunes” (B985)

Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac within the prestigious, oceanfront community of Palmer’s Island, this estate is one of the only properties on the Outer Banks with an Audubon reserve on two sides and views of the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound. With 10 bedrooms and a guest house, there is room to host a memorable Thanksgiving meal. Two stoves and ovens, as well as two dishwashers, allow for convenience while cooking and cleaning up afterward. The dining room has room for 24 people and features amazing decor to add style to your Thanksgiving meal.

#7- “Sound to Sea Beach Club” (EC3)

This lavish oceanfront vacation home was carefully designed to offer both private spaces for sanctuary and very generous gathering places for socializing. This home includes two kitchens: a catering kitchen in addition to a generously sized regular kitchen. The unique layout makes this home an excellent choice to host a wonderful Thanksgiving or any other holiday meal.

#6- “Aphrodite” (KD1627)

The kitchen at “Aphrodite” is fully stocked for the most ambitious food connoisseurs. The kitchen was built to host an amazing event or any laid-back, cozy dinner with your family. The home also has an impressive catalog of amenities to enjoy before and after your Thanksgiving feast.

#5- “Champagne Chateau” (B894)

“Champagne Chateau” was designed specifically for gatherings of family and friends, in the style of grand beach manors of a bygone era. Enjoy ocean views while cooking in the large kitchen, with several workstations for food preparation by either extended family or a personal chef.

#4- “Vista Mare” (J30943)

Stocked with a six-burner stove, two ovens, two dishwashers, stylish hardware, and plenty of counter space, the kitchen at Vista Mare is a stunning space to prepare any meal. In addition to a great kitchen, there are two large dining tables and additional bar seating so your whole family can eat together.

#3- “Palmer’s Panorama” (B987)

Experience seaside luxury at its finest in a unique location that offers unobstructed views of both the ocean and the sound. Enjoy breathtaking views while preparing meals in the well-appointed kitchen, eating together in the dining area, or simply relaxing at the kitchen bar.

#2- Spyglass (J11099)

The kitchen at this oceanfront oasis is equipped with commercial-style kitchen appliances, including two refrigerators and two dishwashers, to accommodate your big family meals. Enjoy appetizers and drinks at the boat-shaped bar before a family-style meal at the oversize dining area table.

#1- “Constellation” (KD1213)

Modern decor, elegant furnishings, and upgraded amenities make this the perfect destination to host your family getaway or celebrate a holiday surrounded by loved ones. Picturesque ocean views are an idyllic backdrop for any occasion. The two kitchens at the home allow you plenty of space to prepare meals for a crowd or hire a catering company or personal chef to handle food prep. Between the two kitchens, multiple appliances ensure that there’s plenty of space for food storage. The dining area features comfortable seating and ocean views to enjoy while you eat a delicious meal with family and friends.

More great kitchens

With so many vacation homes with noteworthy kitchens, it’s tough to narrow the list down to just ten. Check out these other options that would also make for a spectacular Thanksgiving on the Outer Banks.

Sonrise Inn

Corolla
Semi-Oceanfront

6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms

With ocean views, plenty of amenities, and kid-friendly features, you and your family will look forward to returning to “Sonrise Inn” year after year! The beach access is conveniently located across the street from this semi-oceanfront coastal retreat.

Blue Pearl

Corolla
Oceanfront

12 bedrooms
14 bathrooms

Located on the oceanfront in Corolla, this elegant Outer Banks vacation home offers panoramic views of the ocean. Featuring upscale furnishings and decor inside and out, modern amenities, and more, this home is well equipped to families of all ages.

Lighthouse Luxury

Corolla
Semi-Oceanfront

12 bedrooms
14 bathrooms

Upgrade your beach vacation experience when you reserve “Lighthouse Luxury,” a semi-oceanfront estate, with community beach access right across the street! Featuring exquisite finishes, fashionable luxury furnishings, and resort-style outdoor amenities.

Doppio Sogno

Southern Shores
Oceanfront

6 bedrooms
8 bathrooms

Experience your dream vacation at the elegant oceanfront home, Doppio Sogno! Located in Southern Shores, this home provides vacationers with the ideal vacation spot for all members of the family.

Awake My Soul

Corolla
2nd Tier Oceanfront

9 bedrooms
11 bathrooms

Lovingly adorned with coastal colors and comfortable furnishings, this home is designed to accommodate families of all sizes. Enjoy stunning views and easy beach access on your next OBX vacation!

Paraiso

Duck
Oceanfront

5 bedrooms
6 bathrooms

Enjoy the good life at this oceanfront home in Palmer’s Island! With modern coastal furnishings and access to many community amenities, your vacation at “Paraiso” will feel like paradise.

Looking for a Caterer or Personal Chef on the OBX?

Make your Thanksgiving or other family meal extra special with one of the following Outer Banks caterers or personal chefs. Browse our full list of recommendations here.

Outer Banks Boil Company

Red Sky Cafe Catering

Modern Coastal Cookery

Twiddy & Company

Aug 25, 2023

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