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Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!

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A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, a colorful patterned rug, and a view of the beach and buildings in the background.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a stove, a microwave, wooden stools, and a small trash bin.
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the beach and buildings in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a nightstand, and a view of the outside.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101248 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Scape Golf Links
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kitty Hawk

This cottage places you next to Kitty Hawk Beach and within a 15-minute walk of Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar. The cottage includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a fenced private yard.
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What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sea Scape Golf Links - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Monument to a Century of Flight - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kitty Hawk Pier - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja 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.

Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!

Great Views! Screened-in Porch! Upper Deck! Under House Tiki Bar area! Fenced Yard! Just a short walk (350 Feet) you are at the public beach access.

Clean, cozy, charming beach made for relaxing time with families, friends or couples.

Perfect Outer Banks get away for your family to enjoy all that the beach offers. Our home is located on North Virginia Dare Trail in Kitty Hawk around the 2.5 mile marker post. You'll be able to enjoy the view from the large screened-in porch with a swing to relax or the large sundeck to catch some rays or amazing sunsets! Large deck under the house to relax out of the sun, play darts, cornhole or just hangout and enjoy a cool beverage or spend time with your dog. Mini refrigerator in laundry room.

Nice split floor plan with 2 bedrooms with Queen size beds located in the front (ocean side) which opens directly onto the screened-in porch. These two bedrooms share a hall bath. In the back of the house, there are two additional bedrooms which include another Queen size bed and Twin over Full bed with pull out Twin mattress. The 2nd bathroom is located in the hallway.

The central living area has plenty of seating for everyone to be together comfortably watching TV, playing Wii games or just hanging out. Each bedroom has its own TV with 2 with cable and two with Roku and DVD players. Free internet access. Lots of books, board games and DVD's to enjoy. Family game nights are a must!

This location offers close proximity to two fishing piers, a short drive to Corolla to see the wild horses or to Oregon Inlet for a deep sea fishing trip. Many attractions within a 30-45 minute drive such as the aquarium in Manteo, Escape Room in Southern Shores, miniature golf, Wright Brothers Museum, Zipline, Grave Diggers, water park, etc. Short distance to Art's Place for great burgers, Rundown Cafe and other restaurants. Breakfast fans - Bob's Eat and Get the H out is one of our favorites.

The cottage is dog-friendly up to two 50 lb. dogs only. Pet fee is $125. No other pets allowed.

Due to additional cleaning measures additional time may be needed to clean the property between guests depending on check-in day and when last guest checked out, etc. Check-in time is 4:00 PM. However, if our home is ready earlier you will be notified of an early no additional fee check-in. Our cleaning person will contact us to let us know when the house is ready for your stay. I will then send you a message to include the lockbox passcode. Please note, our check-out time (10:00 a.m.) is firm because our fantastic cleaning lady needs time to ready the house for our next guests.

All carpet has been replaced with LVP flooring. Comforters, pillows and blankets are provided.

Guests to provide their own towels, linens washcloths, shampoo, paper towels, toilet paper, etc. as well as other consumable items. There may be some items at the home to get you started when you first arrive.

There is a linen service close by if you choose to rent linens instead. They are located in Kitty Hawk. Here is their contact information. Moneysworth -1-800-833-5233.

Some other items that are provided include vacuums cleaners, hair dryers, x-large dog crate, medium dog crate, doggie play pen, beach chairs, tons of beach toys and a couple of beach carts.

Book your OBX trip now before we fill up for the season. 3 day minimum. 14 day maximum.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking allowed.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,248 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please check trash pickup schedule on refrigerator. Trash cans must be placed on the curb the night before pickup. Once empty, bring empty cans back and place under the house.
After rinsing off beach supplies and placing back in laundry room, turn off water to outdoor hose which is located in laundry room. Beach supplies may be left under the house, during your stay.
Always latch all gates either in the open or closed position so they don't bang in the wind. Place key in lockbox after locking the front door (not screen door) and the laundry room door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Minimum stay 3 days. Respectful of property and neighbors. Check-in time 4:00 PM.
Our cleaning person works very hard to get the house ready for our guests. Limited time between guests. Please help by taking out trash/general pickup
Dogs be housebroken and owners must clean up after pets. Owners should vacuum every so often, if your dog shed a lot. Use couch covers at all times.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. No other pets.

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: 2 sets of bunk beds. Lots of DVDs, books, WII.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking allowed.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Family & Pet Friendly Cottage, Beach View, Screen Porch Cottage

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Kitty Hawk, just steps from Kitty Hawk Beach. You'll also find Sea Scape Golf Links and Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this cottage, including a smart TV and a kitchen in each cottage, and some feature ocean view.

Are there hot tubs at Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional), which is 20.8 mi away (39 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!?

Yes, every cottage at Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe! comes with a balcony and some offer ocean views.

Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable, perfect backyard for our little dogs, good beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Very close to restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this cottage for the second time! The home was exactly as described—clean, cozy, and very comfortable. The location was great, with easy beach access and a relaxing atmosphere that made it easy to unwind. We especially enjoyed the spacious decks and screened-in area, which were perfect for enjoying the ocean breeze without worrying about bugs. Will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darlene G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean an beautifully decorated. Only issues we had The outside dryer vent maybe stopped up.Sometimes the dryer worked sometimes it didn't. BUT There was a closeline available.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location!! The tiki area in the shade was a favorite outdoor spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay over the Thanksgiving holiday long-weekend! We had a group of 8 ages 4-86 and we all loved this home so much! Host was super easy to contact/communicate with and this home had everything we could have needed in the kitchen to prepare Thanksgiving meal! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property with plenty of space and an enclosed backyard. Hosts are extremely thoughtful. We love it there!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy N.

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

Great Beach Property

Very Nice stay. We would stay there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great stay

Great property with an awesome sunroom that gets good views of the ocean and sunrise
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Girls getaway

House was in a great location with easy beach access! As well as all the beach items you need like chairs and umbrellas. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was Great, location was excellent, communication with host was great and responded quickly. Check in and out was great as well. Excellent for our dog who had a great time as well. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cory Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay here and everything was as described. Our host was in communication with us to make sure everything was going well and was responsive when messaged. Beach access was great, the dartboard got a lot of use, and our pets were happy :) Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 10 2 dogs stayed here and had a wonderful time! The house was super clean, well stocked and communication with Paul and Christine was easy and quick. We appreciated the location, close to the beach, shops, restaurants, etc. We will definitely be back for another family vacation in the near future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

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

Great location!

Wonderful place to spend a fall weekend at the beach. A comfortable home just steps from the beach with plenty of room for everyone to have their own space.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

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

Amazing short trip

Our family and dog enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning. Great house, amenities, and location. The owners have a done a great job with the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

Awesome Vacation

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at Shifting Tides. The proximity to the beach was great and having all the beach supplies there so we didnt have to pack all that too was awesome. We also really enjoyed all the different areas of the house to hang out in , especially the tiki bar area. The hosts were very quick at getting back to us with any questions or concerns we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

helen s.

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

great end to summer

we had a great time. good walking distance to water and nice views.. would like to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rawleigh E.

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

great cottage!

We had a great time and the cottage was wonderful. conveniently located to the beach with great amenities. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

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

June vacation

Perfect location for us. Short distance to the beach. Great backyard for the dogs
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Lovely beach weekend

As described. Great communication. Clean. Easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Short Walk to Beach & Dog Friendly

Great communication from owners, easy trips to the beach. House is set up good to separate kids rooms and adult rooms
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay on the OBX

We had a great stay for Memorial Day weekend. The cottage was ready when we arrived and the owners couldn’t have been any nicer. Love the location and the front porch of this cottage.. nicely furnished and had everything we needed. The Pruitt Family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Great location!

House was great! Loved seeing the ocean from the porch. Access to the ocean is very close. Loved the fenced in yard. Had a great stay and would visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

charles l.

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

Nice short weekend.

Stayed for 2 nights. Everything was clean and neat. Short walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Great location and wonderful Host

Location was great as beach access is close by. Fenced back yard was excellent for our fur babies. The beach toys, chairs, umbrellas and beach carts were very handy and allowed us to not have to pack as much which was fantastic. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023