Well Kept \/ Well Loved Cottage - 3 Minutes from Beach! - Vacation rental home in Kitty Hawk, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Cabin
• Approximately 1000 square feet

Guests adore our modernized and refreshed Nantucket style beach bungalow! Come savor a clean, carefully decorated, vacation get-a-way. Savor preparing a dinner of local seafood in the refreshed kitchen and eat out on our screened in porch. Our home is best suited for families or two couples.

We are just blocks from the beach and 1.7 miles from the Sanderling Inn and only 2.2 miles from the village of Duck, NC. A great location for weddings, honeymoons, and family get-togethers, our OBX beaches were rated #1 by US Travel.

To make your visit more pleasant, we recommend renting Sunday to Sunday during the busy summer season, to avoid the worst of the change over gridlock. Although our listing does allow 5 nighttime stays, these work best in the fall season. We rent weekend to weekend during the high season of June through Labor Day. So arriving on Saturday will mean a departure date of Saturday or Sunday.

A damage deposit is not required but $78 Insurance policy is required.

Bedroom Details
The home can sleep 7-8 comfortably in 3 bedrooms. One private bedroom with a queen bed is on the main floor with a bathroom that includes a tub / shower. The second private bedroom with a queen bed ( and rollaway single) is upstairs and has a shared bathroom with the kids's room. The kids's room has a bunk bed with a double bed on the bottom and single bed on top. Please note that you must walk through the kids's bedroom to access the other upstairs bedroom. The kids's room is also open to the stairs which has a door at the bottom. The upstairs bathroom has a tub with a shower.

Linens
You may bring your own linens if you prefer. Fresh linens and towels are included in the price of rental and are delivered on the day you arrive in a trunk on the ground level. We will call before your arrival to access your linen and towel needs. All linens and towels must be returned to the same locker before check out.

Kitchen
Our kitchen has an electric stove, dish washer, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker and grinder, blender, and steamer pot. We have a stacked cloths washer and drier.

Outside
There is an outdoor rustic shower on the ground floor of the bungalow and a foot wash for sand at the front stairs into the home.

We have an outside park style charcoal grille. For fire safety reasons, personal grilles are not allowed.

We start the summer season with beach chairs, umbrella, and wave boards but it is up to guests to replace lost or broken items. We also provide a ping pong table and corn hole game for your enjoyment.

The screened porch as an outdoor picnic table which can be used to eat crabs. Please do not hammer crabs on inside dinning area table.

Pet Policy
Adult, home trained dogs are welcome. We have a two Dog Max. No other family pets allowed. Please pay the $85.00 Pet Fee if you are bringing dogs. The home does NOT have an outdoor dog run.

Bugs
We use a professional service to treat the home inside and out with insect specific spray. This service comes quarterly including in the summer. While our bungalow is sealed like other homes, our porches are not. We ask that guests keep lights off when not in use to reduce attracting insects. While we clean the exterior of the home throughout the summer we cannot guarantee a bug complimentary / spider complimentary outside experience.

Smoking
Please respect our no-smoking policy for the bungalow. You may smoke on the outside porches. Parties are not allowed in the bungalow or on the property.

Check in
Once you have paid in full, we will send the address and passcode to enter the home upon arrival. The maid has until 4 PM to clean the home but is usually done between noon to 1 PM. You can park at the home if you arrive early but do not enter until the maid has left the home. Please do not put your food in the refrig. early, before the maid has left, as the maid cleans the refrigerator after each stay.

Weather
The water level is rising on the OBX due to Global Warming. Water may pool in the community during a heavy rain. If heavy rain is forecast for your stay, we recommend bringing rain boots, at least for kids, to use to walk to the beach.

Please consider buying carbon offsets to make your travel to and from the OBX carbon neutral.

About the Area

Kitty Hawk is home to this cabin. The Sanderling Spa and Aqua Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve. Nor'Banks Sailing and Corolla Raceway are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Note from host: House broken or crated dogs only. Max of two dogs.

Strategies for getting the perfect Kitty Hawk rental home experience:

Getting the best rental home value:

• Booking your vacation home in Fall or Spring months is our favorite way to save money on your vacation home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of acceptable properties. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Kitty Hawk vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• In the Kitty Hawk area, The sooner you can reserve a home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are booked early. Reserving your vacation rental 6-12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host if your family qualifies for a discount.
• Booking websites often offer their guests an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Many rental management companies supply Kitty Hawk area visitors guide magazines which often include money-saving deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Kitty Hawk visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Narrow your rental Search:

• Begin by selecting the best vacation week and a budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. Well Kept \/ Well Loved Cottage - 3 Minutes from Beach! has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is often available on booking websites. Otherwise, email or call the property management company before booking the vacation property. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• If there's a certain Kitty Hawk attraction you are crazy about, search for homes that are either near by, or those that cater to your desires.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. .
• If your family is bringing pets, search for a property that allows animals. Ask for specifics on breed, size, and type restrictions. Be aware that some property managers charge pet deposits and fees.

Have a fantastic stay:

• Add the owner's phone number to your smartphone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Note any damages to the property upon arrival, and immediately contact the host. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are valuable if there is a dispute.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Often times, adjacent homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Lock your rental home while you are away. Protect your property!
• Upon check-out, take a final walk-through to confirm you have not leave anything behind. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did you have a great stay? Many rental managers make it easy for vacationers to provide comments. If your rental property and/or property management company was terrific, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was out of order and they failed to correct it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your feedback.