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

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Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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.

Property manager

Paul and Christine Shiflett

Languages

English

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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
  • 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
  • Living room

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • 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

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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

Guests will receive lockbox information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Dogs only. No other pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 2 sets of bunk beds. Lots of DVDs, books, WII.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sea Scape Golf Links - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kitty Hawk Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Duck Woods Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe! located?

This family-friendly Kitty Hawk cottage is located near the beach, just steps from Kitty Hawk Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Sea Scape Golf Links and Monument to a Century of Flight are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Thanksgiving trip #2

Great trip and such a great house for us and our two fur babies! This was our second time back during Thanksgiving week and we had a relaxing trip. House is set up perfectly. The only thing is pics should be updated to show all the improvements to floors and yard etc. we hope to go back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Fun times

The house was the perfect size for me and my friends. We are planning another stay for next year. Everything was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DONNA M.

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

Just Perfect!

Great layout, very clean, fenced in back yard, breezeway under house, lots of parking, great location, tasteful beach decor, AND anything you could possibly want or need for your family and dogs was provided! Cant wait to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

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

Amazing Experience

We loved our time at the house! This was our second time staying at the property and it was better than ever. The location and amenities are excellent! Christine is so easy to talk to and helpful. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilda D.

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

Awesome house and location!

This house is clean and spacious and across the street is the beach. We love the screen porch, plenty of games and under the house great place to gather with the Tiki Tiki bar, darts, cornhole boards... The yard is fenced in for your pets, which is awesome!!. The owner is very responsive and kind. Our family loves this home and will be returning for our 4th year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

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

Shifting Tides

We have stayed at this location for several years. We love the location, just a short walk to the beach. We spend most of our evenings in the screen in porch and the down stairs “tiki area”. There is a large fenced in area for your 4 legged family members.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary M.

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

Great stay, great location.

We had a great stay and the property was expected, close walk to the beach and everything is within 10 minutes. We had our dogs and the yard was great, except some prickers that got stuck on my dogs multiple times, I would recommend to have someone do a better job on the landscape to make it more dog friendly, hopefully they can get this fixed and then I would have no issues. Overall great pick and would book again if the yard is cleaned up a bit. Easy check in and very clean property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Cute Comfy Beach Cottage

This home was a delight to stay in. The location was perfect, so close to beach and walkable ice cream and restaurant just down the street. All the things we needed were in the house, movies, books, games, beach gear, baby gear, dog gear, cooking supllies... - just remembered to bring linens and towels, paper towels, and extra TP! Its small but perfectly formed with enough seating in the living room for us all to gather and it has wonderful underhouse hang out space and porch space. Great beach cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

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

Labor Day Weekend 2020

Enjoyed our time at this house with great access to the beach and great local eats!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Fantastic Dog Friendly Vacation Spot

We had a fantastic stay at this Kitty Hawk vacation rental! The house was spotless upon arrival and featured thoughtful touches like local recommendations and tips that made settling in a breeze. The kitchen was well-equipped with dishes, utensils, and spices, and we appreciated the various sizes of dog crates and beach gear available. The layout, with two bedrooms and one bathroom on each side of the house, provided great privacy and comfort. The spacious backyard and tiki bar were perfect for our dogs and for relaxing mornings. The owners were proactive and responsive, ensuring a smooth check-in process. We’re already looking forward to renting again in 2025!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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

Great vacation

Well kept, nice beach house. Location fantastic. Would certainly stay again. Host was very considerate and helpful. Vrbo listing says 3 bathrooms, but there are 2 bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Great OBX stay and VRBO experience

We just stayed at the property for a week and have nothing but good things to say about the property! The owners were very kind and easy to work with, house was clean with a good setup for kids and dogs. Highly recommend! Also really loved the quietness of Kitty Hawk.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Great October visit to Kitty Hawk

This is our second year staying at Shifting Tides. The house is perfect for families and pets. Love the gate systems as well as the upper deck and screened porch ocean views. The owners are responsive and accommodating. Wonderful location and a great October vacation in OBX!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023