Kites Inn Rodanthe a soundfront custom home in the heart of Rodanthe! Our piece of paradise with private sound beach access, and a 1/4 mile walk across the street to the beach! Come & enjoy our custom, professionally decorated cottage as it is sure to please all your senses! Nestled behind live oaks and a private drive peace and serenity welcome you for your vacation all within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and water-sports that make Rodanthe our special place on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. If you love wildlife, adventures, birds, water-sports, and the beach then our private escape is for you!
♥️ Booking Guest must be 27. NO PARTIES, NO SMOKING, 2 DOG MAXIMUM
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♥The Space
✔ SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS- SLEEPS 8
4 bedroom home -all bedrooms positioned to overlook the Palmico sound: a sliding door in each room opens up to a shared covered balcony equipped with Polywood Adirondack chairs.
✔Main level Bedrooms 1 and 4 have Casper king beds & on-suite private bathrooms with custom floor to ceiling tiled showers.
✔Bedrooms 2 & 3 share a jack and Jill bathroom with a custom shower- one room has a Casper king bed as the other has a triple full bunk bed.
✔Lower level is a dry entry accessed from the front or back for your storage needs.
✔Top Floor- A loft above the family room and kitchen includes a queen pull out sofa and desk and chair
✔ PARKING
Parking is limited to 4 vehicle(s). Vehicles are to be parked in our driveway only. Parking on the road or grass is not permitted. Any illegally parked cars are subject to towing; applicable fines/towing fees are the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner. We are also DO NOT offer a solar powered car hook up.
✔ LUXURIOUS AMENITIES
*Home to some of the world’s best watersports
*New-Four Hands Swivel chair in family room
*New-locally made black walnut epoxy dining table
*New- Crate and Barrel Sectional Sofa
*New- Polywood outdoor furniture
*Refinished mid-century dressers in each room
*Designer Linens
*Curated art throughout
*Quartz counters, new ss appliances
*High Speed Mesh Internet
*Outdoor shower, hose on each deck & hammock chair
*Wood sectional, picnic table & loads of hooks for storing your gear under house!
✔ PROVIDED
-200+mbps WIFI + Mesh Network
-4 bedrooms 3 full baths (2 ensuites w/ king beds, additional King Bedroom and a bunkroom)
-Bed linens provided, 1 starter roll of paper towels, 1 starter roll of toilet paper per bathroom, 8 bath towels
-Private sandy sound beach
-Upper & lower level decks
-Outdoor hammock, dining furniture, Adirondacks on all
decks, 2 chaise lounges, 2 seat counter height table set
-Outdoor shower (hot/cold)
-surf board and boogie board to use
-Beach chairs (6) & beach toys
-New washer and dryer
-Parking for four vehicles
-2 charcoal grills (not to be ever used on the decks)
-Indoor and outdoor dining spaces
-Parking security cameras/Ring camera
✔ SUPPLIES PROVIDED
We have stocked our cottage with many kitchen items. However, you will likely need to supplement with your own during your stay. We appreciate that our guests take care of our home we have curated, and we do ask that you use only what you need during your stay.
8 bath towels
Bed linens
1 starter roll of paper towels
1 starter roll of toilet paper per bathroom
1 bar soap per bathroom
Hand soap on counter in each bathroom and kitchen
Dental floss sticks in bathrooms
✔ SUPPLIES NOT PROVIDED
Shampoos, toiletries, most condiments, zip locks, and coffee are not provided
✔ LAWNCARE
We have routine Lawn maintenance at Kites Inn Rodanthe. You don't have to do anything, just a heads up that our maintenance crews might say Hello and do their thing!
✔ WATER SPORTS
Rodanthe is know for world class winds and one of the the top kiteboarding and surfing destinations in the world! Within a one minute walk you can rent from our friends at Rodanthe Watersports and grab a kayak, paddle board! Get some lessons from Hatteras Sail shop for kite lessons!
✔ SAND
Please use the outdoor shower (hot & cold), or the hose to rinse sand off before entering . We also have provided our shark brush to use for your toes! Please put it back after each use :)
✔ ENTERTAINMENT
In addition to the family room, deck spaces, porch, beach (please watch young ones at all times) you'll find a high speed WIFI network, 75" LG TV in main living, 32” Roku TV's in all 4 bedrooms. Bedroom TVs use Roku remote as main remote. Log into your paid services. Roku guest mode will log you out of all services upon checkout date you select.
✔ DINING EXPERIENCE
Table for 8, counter bar for 3. Outdoor table seats 8 on top deck. Under house there is a picnic which sits 8!
✔ OUR YARD
Our sandy beach entry accesses the sound. Sea grass does visit us an we have left a rake- this a natural sand beach with a large body of water that has marine life which includes the sea grass and is brought in with weather changes. We have no control over this but just remember it feeds the wildlife and sea life and is necessary for other species. Please watch your children at all times as the water is right outside our door! Included for your use is a large Jenga game, swinging chair, outdoor shower, and lotys of hooks to hang your wet gear!
✔ BEACH ACCESSORIES
Please feel free to use our boogie board or surf board during your stay. If it’s lost or stolen you will be responsible for replacement. We also provide beach chairs and some toys.
✔ BEACH CONDITIONS
Please reference the following site for rip current conditions, etc. lovethebeachrespecttheocean dot com
✔ HEAT / AC
please do not turn A/C lower than 72 or Heat higher than 70. There are two thermostats, one upstairs and one downstairs. Also please leave the fan remotes on the wall to avoid them being misplaced.
Note: with the wall of windows, in the summer months, the morning sun will warm the family room so please plan accordingly. Please also make sure the sliding doors are all closed fully and that the door. between the first and second floor remains closed.
✔ SAFETY
Fire extinguishers can be found on premises
✔ SMART DEVICES
Front-door Lock : See access code section within check-in instructions
Doorbell : Located on main entrance door. Camera pointed directly forward.
Outdoor security cameras-ring doorbell on both front doors (above parking).
Note: Cameras are strictly for the safety of our guests and our home. Footage will only be used/referenced when required.
✔ LAUNDRY
Laundry on middle level. Please note there is a dry entry that is not conditioned on the ground level & the middle level is up a flight of stairs and is where the bedrooms are. There is a door inside that leads to the main house please make sure this door is closed at all times to keep the house cool.
✔ COFFEE
There is a a drip coffee maker. Bring your own Coffee and cone filters. We are walking distance to two wonderful coffee shops!
✔ WINDS
There will be a chance of high winds during your stay- that’s why us Kiters love it here! PLEASE be mindful of this and know that your things can blow away.
✔ SAND and PETS
There is a hose for your feet and your puppies feet. You will get sand everywhere as we are on the beach. Try for your own sanity to let “Fido” dry off before they run circles through the house after a swim. There are many places for them to dry.
✔ WILDLIFE & PESTS
Given the climate, you should expect to see insects like beetles and waterbugs/palmeto bugs. We have monthly PEST control and do our best to mitigate the occurrences.
➜ No Refunds for weather, power outages, seaweed, or other incidents outside of our control. We do recommend our guests consider trip insurance.
➜ CHECK IN/OUT
Check-in is at 4pm and check-out is at 10am. While we try to go above and beyond to accommodate our guests, we cannot offer late departures. This is to allow our cleaning crew, ample time to make sure our cottage is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before and after your stay. If you check out late, there will be a minimum $150 fee. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this. Early check-ins will be dependent upon whether there is a guest preceding your stay and any scheduled maintenance.
➜ WAIVER & RELEASE of LIABILITY: The owners urge all guests to use the features, facilities and its grounds in the safest manner. Use of all features, including but not limited to the use of stairs, grounds, and appliances are done at the guests sole risk. Guests understand that they are fully responsible for use of all features and owners shall not be liable to guest for any claims related to illnesses, demands, injuries, damages, or actions arising out of or in connection with the misuse of facilities, natural events/disasters or general accidents on facility grounds. Guests understand owners are not to be held responsible for damaged or lost personal property. Guest hereby holds owners harmless from any/all claims brought against them. Guest understands that by booking a reservation they are effectively agreeing to the terms of this Waiver and Release of Liability.
♥ Respect ♥
Please be respectful of our beautiful new home and our belongings. A lot of time, energy, love and effort has gone into making our space as beautiful and comfortable as possible and we hope to share it with you for a long time to come.
Please also be respectful of our neighbors and fellow travelers. Rodanthe is a special & peaceful beach community and we care deeply about hosting only those who agree to house rules. Including but not limitedto: NO loud music, parties or generally disturbing behavior.
☒ Quiet hours are from 9:00p.m. – 8:00a.m. If you plan to party do not book this home.**
☒ NO SMOKING, NO PARTIES**
☒ All guests must be 27+ (children with parents/caregivers permitted)
☒ If you bring more individuals than agreed upon by your reservation you will be asked to leave without a refund.
Thank you for your interest!
♥ Josh + Susanne (Owners)