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Oceanfront Cottage - 3 bedroom/2 bath, Pet Friendly, Lifeguarded Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Oceanfront Cottage - 3 bedroom/2 bath, Pet Friendly, Lifeguarded Beach

Come enjoy our oceanfront beach home in the heart of Kill Devil Hills by Avalon Pier. A great open floor plan for beach lovers, fishers, surfers and families. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner with oceanfront views in the newly renovated kitchen. Two of the three bedrooms and the living room are oceanfront. The kitchen and dining area lead out onto an oceanfront deck. The deck offers great sunshine in the morning and in the afternoon a shady break from the sun’s rays. Perfect for parents seeking to enjoy the beach and solitude of their kid's afternoon nap (after wearing themselves ragged from a morning on the beach) while sitting on a oceanfront deck with a baby monitor, reading a book, sipping a drink and listening to the waves.

Walk to Chilipeppers, Avalon Pier, or Awful Arthurs for dinner, drinks or both! Avalon Pier (just a short walk on the beach from the house) also has a fun arcade for the kids. Visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial (just a short drive) and see where the first flight took place. Drive to one of the lighthouses or as many as you can cram into your trip! Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 60 min drive, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 60 min drive, Bodie Island Lighthouse - 20 min drive (if you go to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, you’ll drive right by Bodie), Ocracoke Island Lighthouse - 70 min drive + ferry ride + 15 min drive, Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse - 15 mins. The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is just 15 mins away and has an amazing sea turtle exhibit, jellyfish exhibit and a great shark tank! There’s plenty to do in Kill Devil Hills, from family-friendly putt-putt golf to late-night bands and DJ's (Outer Banks Brewing Station & Jack Brown’s). Be sure and watch a sunset from Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head (just 10 mins away) or at least stop by and climb up the East Coast’s largest living sand dune for ocean to sound views! Eat a Mahi-Mahi BLT from Blue Moon in Nags Head and stop in I Got Your Crabs in Kitty Hawk or O'neal's Sea Harvest in Wanchese for fresh off the boat seafood.

If you like Avalon Pier, take a drive and visit all the oceanfront pier bars. Each one with its own unique flavor - Captain Andy’s Tiki Bar at Nags Head Fishing Pier and Fishheads at Outer Banks Fishing Pier (locals hint: go on a live music night).

This rental has lots of room for multiple activities. Good Vibrations features large open living spaces with unobstructed ocean views from the main living room, kitchen and dining room table. On those rare rainy days, you can watch a movie with the family and still enjoy great views of the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Smart TV in living room so you can connect to all your favorite streaming services. An adjoining second living room has additional seating.

We have central HVAC in the house and a separate mini-split units for the upstairs bedrooms/bathroom.

The main level primary bedroom (king bed) offers privacy with two second-floor bedrooms enjoying direct views of the ocean. The two oceanfront bedrooms are connected by a bathroom. Each bedroom has a flat-screen tv with cable. One oceanfront bedroom has a queen bed. The other oceanfront bedroom has a king bed and a bunk bed. High-Speed WiFi access is available throughout the house and oceanfront deck for some devices. Our home is smoke-free. A foot wash and outdoor shower is available at the bottom of the stairs to the oceanfront deck to rinse the sand.

The kitchen is fully stocked with utensils, dishes, etc. Also toaster, coffee machine (filters provided), waffle iron, crockpot, seafood cooking pot, shrimp deveiner, crab crackers. ! An open floor plan allows for the cooks of the family to not be stuck in the kitchen alone and stay in the action.

There are stairs to access the house or a small wooden walkway with 6 steps that lead to the side of the house and an oceanfront deck. A small storage area is located under the stairs inside the house that fits any beach, surf or fishing gear you may want to store inside.

Check-out is 9 a.m.
Check-in time is 4 p.m.

Rental rates include bed linens and bath towel rental. A $79 Accidental Property Damage Insurance Policy is required in lieu of a security deposit. Travel Insurance is recommended and required, however, the tenant may opt-out during the rental process. If you do not purchase travel insurance, you will NOT be refunded any money due to a mandatory evacuation.

Please note that beds are not made upon check-in. Linens will be in the bag provided by linen rental company.

Weekly rentals only - 2 DOG MAXIMUM (Please select Pet Fee at checkout)
SATURDAY TO SATURDAY ONLY

Property manager

Mindy, Wes, & Sara Brubaker

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Local artist showcase

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: No cats. 2 dog limit. $175 nonrefundable pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Oceanfront 3 Bed/2 Bath Pet Friendly Linens Included Wifi House
Oceanfront 3 Bed/2 Bath Pet Friendly Linens Included Wifi
Oceanfront 3 2 Bath Pet Frien
Oceanfront 3 Bed/2 Bath Pet Friendly Linens Included Wifi

About the neighborhood

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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Paradise Fun Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Cottage - 3 bedroom/2 bath, Pet Friendly, Lifeguarded Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Cottage - 3 bedroom/2 bath, Pet Friendly, Lifeguarded Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Cottage - 3 bedroom/2 bath, Pet Friendly, Lifeguarded Beach?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Cottage - 3 bedroom/2 bath, Pet Friendly, Lifeguarded Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kill Devil Hills vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Avalon Fishing Pier, and Hemingway Gallery. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Paradise Fun Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Oceanfront Cottage - 3 bedroom/2 bath, Pet Friendly, Lifeguarded Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Perfect location

Our family had a great time. Access to the beach was perfect and the views were spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

Love this oceanfront home!

This home is clean, roomy, well-stocked, and is right on the ocean with its own path over the dunes to the beach. It has a lovely updated covered deck and is everything my family could want, with comfy beds and plenty of seating. The home itself is on a quiet, almost rustic-feeling residential street, and yet shopping and restaurants are within easy driving distance. This was our second stay at this home and we hope to return many times.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

JOHN O.

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

Only thing wrong was it was tough to get up and down the dune to get to the beach

Place was great, location was great weather was great
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

OBX Family Vacation

We had another wonderful stay at the Oceanfront Cottage. The homeowners made some more improvements since last year. Which look great! You can tell and feel they really care about keeping everything nice and clean. The location is wonderful! I love staying at this house. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa G.

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

Oceanfront Cottage

Property was exactly what I expected. Looked just like the pictures. Was clean and very well equipped. We had no issues so we did not need to reach out to property manager. We had 2 dogs with us so it was easy to clean up the sand without carpet on all floors. Beach access was easy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S., Madison, VA

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

Family Vacation

We loved our stay at the Oceanfront Cottage! The porch was our favorite part just enjoying the view and sound of the ocean. It is a great location! All around a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

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

Perfect beach getaway

The property had comfortable beds, plenty of seating for a family of four (could accommodate more) and a well-equipped kitchen. Loved being on the beach and convenient to grocery, restaurants, activity. Despite having terrible weather during our stay, we had a great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

OBX 2024

As the owner from 1986-2006, this house has been part of me for 40 yrs now. I have rented it every year since the sale and take a group of USNA fellow grads golfing. The house is and has always been the perfect location and been immaculately cared for by current owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

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

Excellent Family Getaway

Location is wonderful, right on the beach minutes from Pier, shops, and grocery stores. Perfect size for a family. The house was cozy and clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G., Penfield, NY

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

Wonderful Family Location

Absolutely ideal location for our needs. It was amazing to be that close to the ocean. We would highly recommend this property. We received excellent and quick communication for the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Kathy S.

We absolutely loved our stay at Good Vibrations. It was a perfect location on the beach. The house was clean with comfortable beds and furniture. The kitchen was spacious and provided everything we needed when dining in. We appreciated having shops and restaurants in close proximity to the house. It all made for a special family vacation. We would highly recommend the property and hope to return again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty B.

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

Great cottage

The property was in the perfect location. Right off the deck into the sand!! Convenient to shops and restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G., Astoria, NY (Queens)

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

Our Second Stay

This was our second stay and enjoyed it as much as we did in 2021! The location is perfect given the beach is steps off the deck so you can stay out for 20 minutes or all day with no fuss. The place is well-appointed and a 5-30 minute drive to all Outer Banks activities. Great for our family of four!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Perfect location

It’s a great house right on the beach! What else can we say? Beautiful kitchen, great views, big couch for family movie night… perfect beach house for our family of 5
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

A Perfect Week

Wonderful oceanfront house. We liked the open floorplan, the great updated kitchen, comfortable beds, comfortable seating areas, and tv's in every room! We had perfect weather the whole week and would certainly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Great Spot

We had a great time on our vacation. The place was just as described in the listing. No complaints! The place was well taken care of, nothing was broken, everything was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Fantastic beach house!

This home was perfect for our family beach vacation! The location is amazing with an easy walk to the beach, pier, and restaurants! House was so clean and the kitchen was wonderful, we did a crab boil one night and would definitely do it again. Tons of fun games, books, and puzzles - it rained several days but we hardly had the tv on. Definitley will be coming back to this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN W., RAVENNA

Good Vibrations

We had another great stay at GV. The cottage was very clean and has a very homey feel. We saw a lot of dolphins this time and loved the sunrises. We did lose cable/internet on and off for a couple of days, but there are even DVDs for times like those. Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing

Close to everything in Kill Devils when needed to run out, the home was clean and welcoming, wish the area in the back was a bit larger and stairs leading to beach where dug out, other than that all was good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chanda M.

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

Outstanding OBX Stay!

The Good Vibrations is a beautiful oceanfront house! It looked as in the photos. No problems with the property. The beach and ocean right outside the back door. The sunrises were gorgeous! I highly recommend without any reservations!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

Awesome Place

We knew exactly what to expect based on listing, pictures and info provided. The house was clean and well cared for. This was the most well-appointed kitchen I’ve ever experienced with a rental. Had absolutely everything we needed. Ample towels. Great views. Couldn’t be any closer to the ocean without being in it. Anyone that had a negative comment just didn’t have realistic expectations for a beach front rental. We couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi G., Hurdle Mills, North Carolina

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

Valentine’s Week at the Outer Banks

We had a great time! Loved the house and the views. Well stocked with everything needed to cook and enjoy being there. Close to lots of activities. Would definitely recommend and stay here again if we came back to this area! Couple of maintenance issues for owners: Upstairs king room with bunk bed - the bottom of the dresser is splitting at the drawer and will break soon if not repaired. Bathroom light downstairs is flickering like it’s burning out.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Mason, Ohio

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

Exactly As Advertised

We stayed at this lovely property in early August and despite the fact that the weather didn’t cooperate, the property was a pleasure. Don’t let the rustic charm fool you, the property is immaculately kept and perfectly clean. I work in the hospitality business and have very high standards for cleanliness and I felt at home here. Sarah was extremely responsive, the kids enjoyed walking to the pier and using the arcade, we walked to dinner and coffee from this great location. I recommend taking a drive south along the coast for more restaurants if you haven’t been here before, but we also went to Duck for shopping and dinner at The Blue Point. Weather was disrupted by a hurricane, but we had access to lots of games and the family room was easily able to accommodate five of us for monopoly! I would absolutely stay here again if we come back to NC!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

caprice M.

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

Family OBX vacation

Great house for our family of 5 and dog. The porch has a latched gate so our dog was safe with us when we were outside. Waves were great. Like Lake Michigan. Hard to kayak- great to surf. Kitchen well appointed. Great views from living room and kitchen. Master bed has no view- didn’t matter at all. Got up at 6am to see the sunrise each day. Overall great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coco D., Seattle, USA

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

Delightful & Comfy Cottage On The Beach

This lovely beach cottage was perfect and just what we were looking for to have a celebratory week on The Outer Banks. Once we arrived, everything about the property was as shown on VRBO and better than we expected! The kitchen was the best outfitted we've ever had. The cottage was clean, beautifully maintained, and the views were breathtaking. Beach walks multiple times a day were a joy! Getting to restaurants, local coffee shops, and stores was so easy. Having adventures north or south everyday made the location in Kill Devil Hills the right spot to be. We all highly recommend this gem of a cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023