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The Cottonwood - KDH MP 5, 265 Yards to Beach, Oceanside, Year Round Flex Stays

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A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with chairs, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and two windows with blinds.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a television. There is a balcony with a view of the outside.
A two-story house with a balcony, a covered porch, and a wooden fence.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and stainless steel appliances.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kill Devil Hills Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Avalon Beach within a 5-minute walk of Kitty Hawk Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Kill Devil Hills Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a fenced private yard.
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What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kill Devil Hills Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Paradise Fun Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Jolly Roger Restaurant - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Cottonwood - KDH MP 5, 265 Yards to Beach, Oceanside, Year Round Flex Stays

Escape to the Outer Banks and unwind at The Cottonwood. This beautifully renovated oceanside retreat is ideal for a small family getaway or a cozy romantic escape. Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, the home blends comfortable furnishings, coastal décor, and modern conveniences to create a welcoming place to unwind and recharge.

Start your mornings with coffee on the deck, then take an easy stroll to the beach for sun-soaked days, shell hunting, swimming, or long shoreline walks. After a day in the sand, rinse off in the outdoor shower and relax in the hammock while listening to your favorite music or firing up the grill for a casual evening at home.

When you'd rather skip cooking, Chili Peppers Restaurant is just steps away and offers convenient dining and late-night options. You'll also be minutes from local favorites, shopping, mini golf, fishing piers, water sports, bike paths, and iconic Outer Banks attractions like Wright Brothers National Memorial and Jockey's Ridge.

The Cottonwood is perfect for short stays or extended visits, and weekday stays are a great way to enjoy the Outer Banks with lighter traffic and a more laid-back pace.

Walking distance to the Beach

No Washer/Dryer on site (coin laundry located approximately 3 miles south)

Ground Level: Fenced-in Yard, Outdoor Shower, Park Grill, Hammock, Cornhole Game, and Parking for up to 3 Vehicles.

Main Level: Entry, Fully Equipped Kitchen, comfortable Living Room with Flat-Screen TV, access to a Furnished Sun Deck, Dining Area seats 5, one Bedroom with a Queen Bed, one Bedroom with a Queen Bed, one Bedroom with a Twin bed, and a Full Hall Bath.

Come experience easy coastal living, relaxed evenings, and everything the Outer Banks has to offer at The Cottonwood.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a fenced private yard, a coffee maker, and a dining table. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Rules

Vacation Rental Agreement must be signed within 24 hours to confirm booking. Agreement will be sent upon booking. Leaseholder must be 24 years old.
Pets are permitted only in homes advertised as pet-friendly and are limited to a maximum of 2 dogs.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 24

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Avalon Beach within a 10-minute walk of Kitty Hawk Beach and Kill Devil Hills Beach. You'll also find Wright Brothers National Memorial and Nags Head Beach within a short drive.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional), which is 17.4 mi away (29 minutes by car).

The Cottonwood - KDH MP 5, 265 Yards to Beach, Oceanside, Year Round Flex Stays Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice family property in walking distance from the beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Vacation

Super nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic time!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Communication was great, logistics were very easy getting settled into a very clean and lovely house for a nice vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cottonwood was a very comfortable home - it was clean and uncluttered and had everything we needed for our short stay. When it says short walk, it does not exaggerate - you can see the beach access from the house. The restaurant across the street was not an issue at all. My only suggestion is that it would be nice to have had a broom to sweep up each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Spot!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Well maintained home, easy walk to the beach. Perfect for a small group of people to share. Lots of outdoor space.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love it

The house was clean and comfortable. It was close to the beach. I wish the house will have washing mashing and iron. Thank you !!! My family and I enjoyed our vocation and service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Great location — close to the beach, and the outdoor shower was a nice touch. The property itself was fine; issues were with the management company.Before booking, the listing was inconsistent (amenities showed washer/dryer, description said none). We confirmed with the property manager in writing that laundry was included, and booked based on that. On arrival, there was no washer/dryer for our entire 5-night stay.Check-in day, AC was set to 70F but stayed at 78F for 8 hours. The living room TV wasn’t connected to the universal remote — took us an hour to fix ourselves. Kitchen knives were rusty, and only one roll of toilet paper was provided for 3 guests/5 nights.Maintenance came out after-hours for the AC, which we appreciated. Replacement knives dropped off on day 2 were a box of old, mostly dirty and rusty ones. But communicating with the management company was frustrating overall — multiple different reps, no response after hours or on weekends, and texts/app messages often went unanswered. Their first offer was a very small discount or checking out after one night. Eventually they acknowledged the laundry error and offered a partial refund.Property has real potential — just confirm amenities directly, and hope management improves for future guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very Clean and Cozy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very quaint and cozy property. When we first walked in it smelled clean and wonderful. Perfectly sized for our family with great upgraded amenities. Walking distance to the beach and restaurants, matter of fact there is a restaurant literally across the street. Even though the restaurant was close, we never had any issues with noise levels nor rowdiness from it.Only negatives we had were that the sprinklers were on around 5pm when we arrived and daily, which meant that the area was wet and we weren't able to use the wonderful hammock during that time. There also weren't really any comfortable seating on the upstairs deck. There is a huge picnic table which is too big for the area and not very comfortable to sit at while trying to enjoy the wonderful and huge deck space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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