See all properties
Save
Entire home

Calico Jack's Galley

Photo gallery for Calico Jack's Galley

Beach nearby
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Calico Jack's Galley

Come enjoy your stay in our Historic "Beach Box" across the street from the beach. This 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage is just steps away from a very exclusive and beautiful beach. We have central heat/air, washer/dryer, High Speed Wifi, Smart 65" TV and plenty of off street parking.

Our beautful little cottage features two queen pillow top beds and two twin pillow tops. We have a full size kitchen with all that's needed to cook a full dinner!

We hope you will love the original wood plank walls and ceilings. This is the way they built these original cottages years ago. Even the cabinets are built from the same wood and by the same carpenters. A very Historic Outer Banks Beach Cottage. This beach cottage can be described as Rustic. We are making improvements to our new addition and you may notice a few minor imperfections. We hope you will love the fabulous location as we are focused on providing a clean and comfortable respite for you and your family.

Even with a thorough modernization the property is a historical home that is now over 75 years old. It has some eccentricities that reflect building standards and designs from the turn of the last century that lends to its charm as an older beach cottage. But even so, we hope that you will love our older and charming home.

Property manager

George and Kathleen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please smoke outside on decks/porches only

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1350 sq ft (125 sq m)

Similar properties

Exterior

BlackBeard's Retreat

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (21)
BlackBeard's Retreat

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet Fee $99 - Must be house trained

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Vrbo Property
Calico Jack's Galley Cottage
Calico Jack's Galley Kitty Hawk
Calico Jack's Galley Cottage Kitty Hawk

About the neighborhood

Map
Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Holy Redeemer Catholic Church - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Paradise Fun Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 9 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Calico Jack's Galley pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Calico Jack's Galley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Calico Jack's Galley?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Calico Jack's Galley located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is steps from Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Beach. Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and Children at Play Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Calico Jack's Galley Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Max P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Worked for us! The cottage is old, but in a great location. We were traveling with a dog, and this was one of the few pet friendly houses available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleased
It met my requirements. Probably would book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Kevin W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
You Get What You Pay For
I kind of knew what I was getting into after reading the reviews. I was looking for something reasonably priced for a short stay that was pet friendly. The pros for this property are that the communication with the owner and check in process was very efficient. There were absolutely no problems with that aspect of the stay. I can’t stress enough the con for this property. It was filthy and smelled awful. I think the odor was mainly from the carpeting. There was a pretty hefty, in my opinion, cleaning fee and the dining table was sticky. The shower was very dirty with mold growing all over. I would have expected it to be cleaner, and it was just not. And there was no fan in the bathroom. The lighting was very dingy and the stairs up to the deck and entrance were not in great shape. But you get what you pay for, renter beware. I will not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Eugenia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is for Pirates Lair that’s next door. See below
We originally planned to stay here 10/21-10/23 but the app glitched on us, and only was gonna be 10/22-10/23. I reached out to the host and they were happy to help and make accommodations for the times we wanted. They had availability to their home next to this one called the Pirates Lair. So communicating was really good. Overall my husband and I feel the home needs a lot of work and updating. The porch was falling apart and not safe, the railings weren't really nailed in and all uneven if my son or us were leaning on them to much we could’ve fell with the rails not being secured. I don’t know if the carpet is newer and was done wrong but when we had no shoes on we kept getting stuck in the foot with the staples and it hurt. The shower head was held by a nail or screws that wasn’t stable. The kitchen table almost flipped because the legs weren't even right my husband had to fix that. If you barely moved the whole house moved. We feel the home (Pirates Lair) needs a lot of work and updating to stay safely in. Space is good for a weekend getaway and enough space for that so that’s a plus. If home get attention and upgrades it would be a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Malcolm M.

Starfish cabin
Worked for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little beach house perfect size an cozy
1st time renting like this. Super easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Yikes
The porch looks like it might fall down, interior is not much better. On the plus side it is close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Steve B.

Early Fall Short Getaway
Had a great short getaway. Convenient to beach and many other sites, restaurants, and stores. Home was nice for a small group.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Experience.
This property is fantastic and in a great location. Less than a block to beach access and close to all the Kitty Hawk amenities. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend trip
Went for a weekend trip and had a very nice visit. The location is wonderful, the beach access is about as good as it gets. The linens were clean and comfortable. The host was friendly and accommodating when we arrived a little early.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Edwin Y.

Disliked: Cleanliness
unclean beach cottage
If comfort and cleanliness are unimportant to you, then this may be the perfect beach cottage for you. Literally, the only positive remark that I can make about this property is its close proximity to the beach; there is a public beach access at the end of Starfish Lane. Upon arrival, my daughter sat in one of the chairs in the den and very quickly found herself covered with dog hair. Not only did we find the couch in the same condition, but it also smelled like a dog bed. We bought large towels to cover the furniture in order to sit on it. I slid the coffee table over in order to do yoga. There was food and other interesting items underneath where the table had been. I laid towels on the floor and put my yoga mat on top; the top of my mat had enough dog hair on it by the time I had finished that I had to hold up the mat and shake it all off. While down on the floor, I decided to take a peek under the couch; I found more of the same. When I went to make a cup of tea, I found not 1, but 4 rotten avocados in 4 mugs in the cabinet. At this, we decided that we would be eating out. We bought paper products rather than use any cups, dishes, or silverware in the house. (Beach towels are not provided.) Bath towels are not as pictured; they are quite thin. Bring pillows also, as the pillows provided are subpar. Fortunately, there is a TJ Maxx nearby, so we were able to purchase towels, sheets, pillows, and air fresheners there. (Belks and Home Goods are both in the area, too.) After purchasing all of these products, I decided to wash them before use. The dryer was full of sand. I am not just talking about the lent trap either, even though it was full of both lint and sand; there was literally sand setting in the bottom of the dryer. I washed the lint filter and cleaned the sand out of the dryer. Every single load that I washed had sand in it, and I was not washing sandy items. I was only washing the newly purchased products. I could go on, but I think I've made my point. We contacted the owner, who then wanted to see pictures. We sent pictures and asked to have the cleaning fee refunded because of the condition upon arrival. The owner never replied to us again. Cleanliness and comfort are important to us. You will find neither of those in this beach cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property location great. Limited hot water. Needs yard work and minor maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
If you want a non-commercialized visit to the outer banks then this is the place for you. No frills or fancy. Just rustic living as close to nature as possible. Great hosts, community and experience. Thanks again! We will be coming back…
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and comfortable
Excellent location Cozy and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

RJ K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot for a getaway!!
Awesome experience. House was very clean and smelled fresh, plus it’s a 30 second walk to the beach!! 10/10 recommended. Will be going back myself!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
Love this place great weekend get away close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Deborah Ann

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay away!!! Unclean and unsafe. The property is dated as prior reviews said and we expected and brought our own chairs to sit on. The real issues are the cleanliness and safety. The front door deadbolt does not lock. The staircase and porch have no outdoor light and it was dangerous in the dark to go up and down the stairs. We left the property shortly after getting there and checked into a hotel. There was a cockroach in the bathroom, a dirty sponge in the sink, ants on the kitchen counter, and candy wrapper on the floor. They obviously did not clean the unit properly. The bathroom is sooooo small that sitting on the toilet with the door closed is uncomfortable even for petite ladies. Didn’t go near the shower but if also looked very tiny. The host was curt and has not responded to our concerns regarding safety or pest problems. The cheap daily rate very quickly changes when you hit the pay now button as they added all these cleaning fees. Very disappointed and very glad we were able to find a hotel to accommodate us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Lily M.

Great location
Maybe it’s just me. However, both my guest and I were very surprised of the lack of maintenance on the home itself…photo is deceiving. Broken boards supporting railing on deck desperately needing sanding and fresh paint, locking gate to house my pups was impossible….had to tie it closed with a leash which became a pain. The deck boards needed to be nailed down. Windows were impossible to open and they were filthy both in and out. Must say owner sent someone over pretty quickly so that was a plus. We came to hear the ocean and feel the sea breeze. When it was time to do laundry, a terrible musty smell was coming come the washer and black filth all around the door. We went to buy bleach to hopefully help and it did but not much. Spent a hour running taking care of this gross issue. Maybe some people would not care but if you like cleanliness go somewhere else. Makes you wonder how clean the linens were. Another warning for dogs and kids, do not walk in the weeds. Can’t tell you how much time we took pulling painful hitchhikers, burrs off my pups and ourselves. Other that that spending time at the beach and dining on seafood is why we came….that was enjoyable. Sometime you need to take what’s available.🥴
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Atmosphere
Location, location, location. We sat on the porch every night and listened to the ocean waves, watching the sun setting. Relaxing and peaceful. This is a small cottage that has a lot of history to tell, from all the beautiful wood to the ship like hardware. There was an ocean breeze everyday. Beautiful. The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed just had to bring our swim suits and beach towels. The beach is so close, it took us longer to get ready then to walk over the dune. Thank you Kathleen and George for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Deborah G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mini summer vacay!
Overall it was a wonderful trip we loved the location and the communication between myself and the owners of the house were amazing! They always got right back to me and answered all my questions! The only thing is the house itself needs some love. We absolutely had a blast though with the location being right there by the beach! We also loved the outdoor shower which also had warm and cold water!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C., New Orleans, LA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Summer Vacation
This charming little cottage was perfect for our summer vacation! It is very close to the beach and had everything we needed. There was plenty of space for our family of four and dogs. We enjoyed the surrounding area and would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Very nice experience. The house was small but we made it work. Being that close to the beach was great and was important to us. Look forward to next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kelli S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect OBX vacation
The location and proximity of this property to the beach is what makes it worth the price. The house was the perfect size for my husband, 2 kids and dog. We appreciated the hose under the house and walk-in shower for cleaning up after the beach and the cozy living room, bedrooms and covered porch for R&R. The kitchen is minimally outfitted, so if you want to cook anything other than the basics or for a group, bring it yourself (like a big pot for spaghetti). The ragged deck, unusable backyard and no dishwasher were a "miss" but we're minor cons overall.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

John K., Monroe, NC

Good
It is an old house that has not been updated or renovated. The WiFi was wonderful. I had no problem doing my job remotely while we were there. The year round neighbors are very friendly and helpful. The house is very centrally located to tour the entire area of the Outer Banks. We visited everything from the Hatteras Lighthouse, to historic Manteo and the NC Aquarium, to the Wright Brothers Memorial, to the Currituck Lighthouse, Duck, NC and went on a Wild Horse Tour at the North end of the Outer Banks! We had a great time! I even did a little fishing at the Avalon Pier that is 5 minutes from the house. The location is incredible and we thoroughly enjoyed it. John Kibler
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie G., Albemarle, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and close to beach
Check in and out was a breeze. Loved being able to bring our two dogs and be so close to the beach. House was very clean and as described. The deck did worry me a bit due to some loose planks and broken gate. Enjoyed it, though!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021