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 appreciate our refreshed and updated Nantucket style beach bungalow! Come savor a clean, carefully decorated, vacation get-a-way. Savor preparing a dinner of local seafood in the modernized 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 supplied 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.

Booking the best Kitty Hawk vacation property experience:

Finding your perfect vacation home:

• In the Kitty Hawk area, The earlier you can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are reserved very early. Booking your rental 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and book your vacation home.
• Booking your Kitty Hawk vacation home in Fall or Spring months is a good way to save money on your vacation. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of suitable homes. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the 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 loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host if your family qualifies for a price reduction.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which generally will cost you 1% - 5% of the base reservation 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 charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Kitty Hawk visitors guide magazine upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitor guide magazines have coupons for nearby restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Filter your rental search:

• Start by selecting your the best vacation week and a max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. Well Kept \/ Well Loved Cottage - 3 Minutes from Beach! has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts is normally accessible on booking pages. If not, contact the property management company before booking your home. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches. You'll need to establish what configuration is best for your vacation group.
• Some properties allow pets, and some do not. Allowable types of dog or cat, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added charges may apply. Ask the property management company about your furry family members before booking.
• If there's a certain Kitty Hawk destination you simply love, keep an eye out for properties that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental

Tips for your stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before leaving home. Save the instructions to your smartphone, and take a printed backup.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or washer/dryer. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents a lot of issues.
• Lock your rental property while you are gone! Don't let burglars spoil your trip.
• Record any issues with the rental at check in, and immediately send them to the host. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be valuable if a dispute is filed.
• Respect your neighbors. Often times, nearby homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Double-check every room of the property to make sure that you've packed all of your belongings on check-out day. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the property one final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise walking through with the host whenever you can. If the host is not available, remember to take photos of the rental to record its condition.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property managers rely on great feedback to inspire future bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will be thankful you shared your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.