Cooking Up Memories:9 Kitchens You’ll Love for the Holidays

Spend the holidays at the beach this year! These KEES Vacation homes on the Outer Banks are perfect for family gatherings. Enjoy cooking up a feast together in these stunning kitchens and creating new family memories. Whether it's rolling out the dough for pecan pie, preparing drinks at the wet bar, or setting up a buffet full of everyone's favorites, these homes are sure to provide you with the space for a relaxing and memorable holiday.

7 bed | 8 bath - Soundside in Salvo
Located soundside in Salvo, Kiteboarding Paradise has an open living area with stunning sound views and a bright, inviting kitchen. It has spacious countertops perfect for rolling out dough for Grandma's famous pecan pie. While part of the group is in the kitchen prepping for the meal, there is additional space at the wet bar beside the dining table for the bartender of the group to get the holiday drinks ready! 

Additional Amenities: Private pool and hot tub, pet-friendly, elevator, community boat dock

3 bed | 2 bath - Soundfront in Kill Devil Hills
Part of the soundfront community of Hamilton Cay Reserve at Bermuda Bay, Pearl Point's kitchen is spacious and thoughtfully designed with families in mind. It has a breakfast bar that allows supplemental space for appetizers to be laid out or for family members to sit and relax while keeping the cooks company.

Additional Amenities: Community access to a fitness center, pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, elevator, sound pier, and the condo is pet-friendly and has a fireplace

4 bed | 3 bath - Oceanside in Duck
Located in the community of Poteskeet in Duck, this home offers guests a vacation that is both in a prime location and has enough space for the entire family to relax. The kitchen has an open layout design so you can cook, while never being left out of the conversation and fun. Choose to dine at the large dining room table, on the porch, or in the screened-in porch; the choice is yours! Walk to the beach to enjoy the fresh ocean air or walk to town to wander along the boardwalk to shops and annual holiday events.

Additional Amenities: Pet-friendly

14 bed | 16 bath - Oceanfront in Hatteras
This beautiful new build, located in the luxury community of Hatteras Island Reserve, has everything you could dream of for a rental home and more! The long dining area provides stunning views of the ocean and has decks on both sides. The spacious kitchen has plenty of countertop space for food prep with a kitchen island bar and an additional boat bar where you will find a wine fridge, extra sink, and ice machine.

Additional Amenities: Private pool and hot tub, fitness room, elevator, pet-friendly, outdoor bar and kitchen, two outdoor bathrooms, event lawn, community beach access

6 bed | 6 bath - Soundside in Corolla
Located soundside in Corolla, this home offers a stunning view of the Currituck Sound while you're chopping up vegetables or getting the pumpkin pie ready. The stainless-steel appliances help roast your turkey to perfection and keep the cleanup easy.

Additional Amenities: Private pool, pet-friendly, community sound access and gazebo

3 bed | 3 bath - Oceanside in Nags Head
Part of the historic Nags Head Beach Inn, The Cottage has a classic Nags Head beach vacation feel while also providing coziness during the holidays. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, including an additional utility sink. The kitchen bar is a wonderful spot to have your homemade gingerbread house on display or for guests to keep the chef of the family company.

Additional Amenities: Close to public beach access

5 bed | 4 bath - Soundfront in Manteo
On the historic Roanoke Island, Westside Inn sits soundfront with wide-open views of the Croatan Sound, making it a top spot for family getaways and even special events such as weddings. The kitchen, with its cherry wood cabinets and panoramic window over the sink, provides a relaxing setting for cooking up a holiday feast. Choose to enjoy your meal at one of the multiple tables, the classic dining room table overlooking the sound, or step into the sunroom for all the sunshine and nature views. 

Additional Amenities: Pet-friendly, small private sound beach, event lawn

6 bed | 7 bath - Soundside in Nags Head
Located soundside in Nags Head, Tranquil Turtle has ample deck space overlooking the Nags Head Golf Links and pond. In the kitchen, the granite countertops give you all the space needed to prepare the Christmas breakfast casserole or slice the freshly baked ham for dinner. Not to mention, the stainless steel appliances make cooking and cleaning up a breeze! The dining room table, outdoor table, and bar stools offer tons of seating for wherever your group likes to sit.

Additional Amenities: Private pool and hot tub, elevator, fireplace, outdoor wet bar, two community sound piers

4 bed | 3 bath - Soundfront in Poplar Branch
Overlooking the breathtaking Currituck Sound in Poplar Branch, Sound Life is the perfect place to relax this holiday season. The honey-toned cabinets add a sense of warmth to the spacious kitchen. With the stovetop being separate from the double wall oven, you can easily check on the turkey without bumping into the person preparing the mulled wine.

Additional Amenities: Private pool, hot tub, fireplace, private boat dock and gazebo, and community boat launch

Ready to get into the holiday spirit on the Outer Banks?
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If you can't make it this year, you can always start planning for next year.