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 appreciate 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

This cabin is located in Kitty Hawk. 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 Currituck Beach. 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 to get the best Kitty Hawk rental experience:

When to book & When to go:

• To get the best value, consider shifting your vacation to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer warm temperatures, , and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the high season.
• Book your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules generally become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacation rentals during Winter holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Hosts sometimes offer rate reductions for active duty military and veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if special offers are available for your family.
• Property managers typically offer renters an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Kitty Hawk visitors guide magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great articles, visitors guides contain money saving offers on local tours and attractions.

How to choose the perfect rental in the Kitty Hawk area:

• Select a group lead, choose your vacation dates, and select a max budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group needs. Well Kept \/ Well Loved Cottage - 3 Minutes from Beach! has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is commonly available online. Otherwise, contact the host before reserving the rental. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Looking for unique amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Traveling with pets? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or charges could be applied to your invoice.

During your stay:

• Add the property manager's phone number to your smartphone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• During arrival, document any issues with the property and immediately contact the property manager. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Hosts are available to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be a great resource to find the best local spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Protect the property owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are gone, just like you would back home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, walk through the rental property to make sure you've collected everything. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property one final time and scan for damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the host is not available, take pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on good ratings to drive future bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will be thankful you shared your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.