Shugafoot Oceanfront
House in Kitty Hawk, NC
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Shugafoot or Shugyfoot, nickname grandma gave us.
Upon your arrival at Shugafoot you will notice an updated kitchen and living area with spectacular oceanfront views. The back porch provides shelter from rain with an adjacent sundeck and bench. The back oceanview porch/deck spans the entire length of the cottage. Gorgeous sunrises, peaceful view. Dolphins commonly swim by. Great location with many restaurants nearby or enjoy a nice dinner at Shugafoot with a stocked kitchen. A gas grill is located in the driveway. All bedrooms have oceanviews. Master has a King with a new mattress and box spring with a single stack washer and dryer in the closet, the 2nd bedroom is a Queen with a new mattress and 3rd bedroom has twin beds. The storage room below has a small collection of beach toys, beach chairs and umbrella.
Parking for 2-3 cars in driveway. Dogs are welcome, dog gates have been added to allow your pets to enjoy the ocean-breeze on the shaded porch.
Best Features: Deck and Covered porch. Fantastic ocean views, Open Kitchen, Stainless Steal appliances.
2024 Upgrades:
- Widened the driveway with new retainer wall and landscaping
- Painted the exterior
- Added Soffit
- Painted interior baseboard
- Replaced outlets and switches
- New King Bed with new mattress and boxspring
- New Queen mattress in 2nd bedroom
- New couch fitted covers
- Replaced utility room exterior door
- Replaced outside spicket and foot washer
2023 Upgrades:
- New windows throughout
- New window trim
- New window treatments in bedrooms
- Replaced kitchen flooring
- Scraped popcorn ceiling, painted ceiling
- Added single stack w/d in Master bedroom
- New Stainless Steel Fridge w/ icemaker
2022 Upgrades:
- New Roof
- New retainer wall for driveway
- New walkway to the beach
- New outside shower with hot / cold
- New landscaping added
- New 1x4 boards skirt around cottage
2020 Upgrades:
- New pilings East and South
- New stairs, landing, porch and deck
- New slider
- New exterior door and storm door
- New soffit, trim, flashing, etc.
- New bench seat on the north deck
- New Exterior paint and window trim
- New Interior paint and window trim
- New high end kitchen cabinets
- New high end granite countertops
- New LVP premium flooring throughout the house
- New stainless steal appliances, includes; fridge, stove, dishwasher and microwave
- New comforters, pillows
- New lamps, lights
- New flat screen tvs in living room and master bedroom
- New blinds in main area
Cottage Reminders:
- Wifi on fridge
- Gas Grill in storage room
- Checkin after 3pm, Checkout by 10am
Cottage includes: Mr. Coffee, blankets, comforters, pillows, and dishware. Housekeeping will leave 1 roll of TP for emergencies.
*Please email me if the cleaning staff missed anything and I'll send them back over.
Optional Pet Fee $150
If this cottage is not available try these other listings:
VRBO#1874599 Beach Retreat
VRBO# 1567454 Sea Winds
VRBO# 2646967 Old Bay Hideaway
Upon your arrival at Shugafoot you will notice an updated kitchen and living area with spectacular oceanfront views. The back porch provides shelter from rain with an adjacent sundeck and bench. The back oceanview porch/deck spans the entire length of the cottage. Gorgeous sunrises, peaceful view. Dolphins commonly swim by. Great location with many restaurants nearby or enjoy a nice dinner at Shugafoot with a stocked kitchen. A gas grill is located in the driveway. All bedrooms have oceanviews. Master has a King with a new mattress and box spring with a single stack washer and dryer in the closet, the 2nd bedroom is a Queen with a new mattress and 3rd bedroom has twin beds. The storage room below has a small collection of beach toys, beach chairs and umbrella.
Parking for 2-3 cars in driveway. Dogs are welcome, dog gates have been added to allow your pets to enjoy the ocean-breeze on the shaded porch.
Best Features: Deck and Covered porch. Fantastic ocean views, Open Kitchen, Stainless Steal appliances.
2024 Upgrades:
- Widened the driveway with new retainer wall and landscaping
- Painted the exterior
- Added Soffit
- Painted interior baseboard
- Replaced outlets and switches
- New King Bed with new mattress and boxspring
- New Queen mattress in 2nd bedroom
- New couch fitted covers
- Replaced utility room exterior door
- Replaced outside spicket and foot washer
2023 Upgrades:
- New windows throughout
- New window trim
- New window treatments in bedrooms
- Replaced kitchen flooring
- Scraped popcorn ceiling, painted ceiling
- Added single stack w/d in Master bedroom
- New Stainless Steel Fridge w/ icemaker
2022 Upgrades:
- New Roof
- New retainer wall for driveway
- New walkway to the beach
- New outside shower with hot / cold
- New landscaping added
- New 1x4 boards skirt around cottage
2020 Upgrades:
- New pilings East and South
- New stairs, landing, porch and deck
- New slider
- New exterior door and storm door
- New soffit, trim, flashing, etc.
- New bench seat on the north deck
- New Exterior paint and window trim
- New Interior paint and window trim
- New high end kitchen cabinets
- New high end granite countertops
- New LVP premium flooring throughout the house
- New stainless steal appliances, includes; fridge, stove, dishwasher and microwave
- New comforters, pillows
- New lamps, lights
- New flat screen tvs in living room and master bedroom
- New blinds in main area
Cottage Reminders:
- Wifi on fridge
- Gas Grill in storage room
- Checkin after 3pm, Checkout by 10am
Cottage includes: Mr. Coffee, blankets, comforters, pillows, and dishware. Housekeeping will leave 1 roll of TP for emergencies.
*Please email me if the cleaning staff missed anything and I'll send them back over.
Optional Pet Fee $150
If this cottage is not available try these other listings:
VRBO#1874599 Beach Retreat
VRBO# 1567454 Sea Winds
VRBO# 2646967 Old Bay Hideaway
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Kitty Hawk, NC
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Reviews
5.0
That’s how we felt, relaxed and happy staying at Shugafoot. The views are beautiful and the beach is right over the dune. Coming back from the beach we appreciated the outdoor shower to rinse off. The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, dishes etc.. The King bed was comfortable as well as the queen. We loved the huge deck to have coffee in the morning and later wine. Overall the place was great!
4.0
Other the Tropical Storm/Hurricane Debby causing a trip to be wet, the trip went well. This is our fifth time to the Outer Banks and we love this part of America.
The house was very nice, just needs a little updating and refining.
5.0
Fantastic location and house was great for our family.
4.0
Although it rained almost our entire trip, the location on the beach cannot be beat. Our last two days we had views of dolphins and we even had a little time to relax on the deck. The house was clean but, as maybe expected in a pet friendly location, the couches were a little rough and ready. Plus that master bathroom is a little tiny (as food poisoning was involved. Yikes!) I appreciated Mark's communication and overall the location makes it!
4.0
You can't get any closer to the ocean than this! Well equipped to cook on site and enjoy every minute of the view. Enjoyed our stay and looking forward to our next trip to OBX. Thank you Mark!
5.0
This was the perfect place to stay with dogs in the off season. The house was the perfect size and location was amazing.
3.0
It was a cute cottage and most of the photos of the cottage were accurate. However, the photos showing the current state of the beach view and beach access are inaccurate. The beach view and access to the beach, per the photos, was the primary reason we picked this property. It appeared in the photos to be a dream property for my husband who has terminal cancer and wanted to be at the beach and watch the waves crash on the shore while sitting in the house. He also wanted to walk down to the shore line on his own without his wheel chair. The photos provided on VRBO showed the possibility of achieving these two wishes. However, that was not the case when we arrived. In reality there is a HUGE DUNE blocking both the view of the beach from the house and the access to the beach. My husband did not get either of his wishes. We spoke with a neighbor on the beach and they stated it has not been that way in over 5 years. Other properties that were priced less had pictures of dunes blocking the view and access to the beach, which is why we didn’t pick those. The main reason for picking this property over the others that were on the beach,was based on the pictures of the view, which are not current.The host never responded when I brought up the issue of the accuracy of the beach photos and some other smaller issues we had concerning the house. We made the best of the situation because we had no choice, but being my first experience with VRBO I would ? every host from now on age of photo
5.0
The property was perfect, but unfortunately the hurricanes were coming so we had to leave early due to the property being so close to the water. For someone not used to being by the ocean, it was too scary for us to stay. Unfortunately we were unable to get money back from the rental or the trip insurance. That still wouldn't prevent us from returning again though!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at Shugafoot. Right on the beach is a huge priority for us, and this cottage does not disappoint. Our doggies loved the fenced in deck.
5.0
Each year our family rents a house in different location along the Outer Banks. This year we chose Kitty Hawk. We loved the beach front property and convenient walk to the beach. The deck view was fabulous. Our favorite part is that the place was pet friendly and equipped with a doggie gate on the deck. Thank you for an enjoyable stay.
4.0
Steps from the beach. You will see dolphins in the morning, ghost crabs at night. The beach is uncrowded, and waves are perfect for wave boarding. Reco: Holly Ridge golf practice facility, Shipwrecks lunch and dinner (crab cake sandwich and wings), Stack em High breakfast, and Lost Treasure Mini Golf. FYI: garbage is Tues, Thurs, and Sat mornings at 3am.
4.0
The surf and the breeze. It was great. Spent most of our time on the deck watching the waves come in. We never even took our beach chairs over the dune. Didn’t need to we were so close on the deck. Nice kitchen. Nice quiet neighborhood.
4.0
Quiet and private area. Close to several restaurants and grocery stores. Loved the deck. Kitchen was very nice and well equipped. Little rough around the edges but nice place to spend the week.
3.0
I am not a picky person when it comes to vacation homes, as long as it is clean. The only complaints that I have are that when we arrived & entered the house there were a gazillion flies inside. I imagine the cleaning crew must have had the doors open while they were cleaning. The couches & throw pillows could use a good cleaning. I just covered the sofas with fitted sheets because I knew our furbabies would be on them. Glad I did because they were pretty dirty. The floors were not cleaned under the furniture & beds. Lots of dust & pet hair.
The parking area is barely enough room for 3 vehicles to park. The outside water did not work to wash off sand before going in the house. We made everything work but had to go buy fly swatters & fly killer & move vehicles every time one of us wanted to go somewhere. There is no parking under the house like the website says. It is boarded up & full of sand. Overall our stay was good but I think the host agent should go out & check the cleanliness of the property & what is and is not working anymore.
5.0
Our two sons daughter in law and 2 year old grandson and three dogs stayed a week and could not be more happy. The views are the BEST, place is beautiful. Full kitchen, plenty of rooms and bathrooms the deck is plenty big and can be locked with gate to keep baby and dogs from escaping. Dolphins and whales and sunsets did not disappoint. Close to nightlife and restaurants and yet far enough you wouldn't know they were there. Fast responses for small questions from Mark. Highly recommend and hope to stay again.
5.0
Easy to rent, easy to find, good communication with manager, perfect location, pics good and kitchen new
5.0
The house and location where just what we were hoping it would be- great views, great beach, great kitchen and furnishings. Thank you Mark!
4.0
Positive: location, nice kitchen
Negative: very difficult to get to washer & dryer under house because of sand.
5.0
My family and I came to the OBX for my youngest sons 1st birthday. Having 3 kids ages 4 and under plus a dog we wanted to be near the beach so we could easily go back and forth for naps, food, and other needs. This home was perfect for that. We spent many evening in the deck watching boats and the sunset. The kids had a blast and we were about to go to the beach everyday we were there. We are definatrly planning a trip back. Any one looking to rent this property we only had 2 small issues. There were some overgrown shrubs in the neighbors yard so it was near impossible to see if traffic was coming while backing out of the driveway. Also be super careful on the steps outside. I never did find the reason but I fell down them twice from the same spot.
4.0
I require my beach rentals to be right on the beach and to take dogs. This one did both so that explains the 4-star rating. The deck and deck chairs were quite nice and the view of the Atlantic was superb. Breezes are very comfortable and, obviously, the walk to the beach couldn't be shorter or much easier.
The house itself has issues. The kitchen has badly warped flooring that won't inconvenience you, but it is sloppy. The bedrooms are spare. The main bathroom toilet is located in such a narrow space that I'm many larger people would struggle to use it. Fortunately, that was not a problem for my mother, who stayed with us, but, as I wrote, larger people would have a real problem.
Apart from the warped flooring, the kitchen is quite nice and relatively modern. There was a lot of sand on the couch in the living area when we arrived and that all had to be cleaned out. The interior of the house is far from luxurious; how much that matters to you is up to you.
We have been to the Outer Banks many times and this was the fartherst north we have ever stayed. I thought Kitty Hawk was quite nice and convenient and have no complaints about that.
This house is best for people who want to be outside as much as possible, which describes me, my son, and my mother. We spent almost every waking moment, apart from food preparation, on the deck or the beach. If you're looking for a vacation propery right on the beach, that takes dogs, and has a nice deck and views of the ocean, this house will suit you. If you prefer to spend more time indoors and want a more pampered environment inside the house, you may not be satisfied with this property.
I wish you luck.
5.0
Upon arrival, we could see why everyone mentioned hiking the dune to the beach. It definitely became easier by weeks end. The house was the perfect size for us. The renovations are beautiful. The full deck facing the ocean is it's own little paradise. The weather cooperated, and we didn't have any rain. Fishing by weeks end was definitely better. All in all we had a marvelous time. Thank you Mark for everything. It was awesome.
5.0
Location is right on the beach and can’t be beat. We really enjoyed the views from the porch and saw pods of dolphins several times during our stay. Our dog enjoyed the porch as well and the gate to keep it closed was key. The beach location itself was not crowded, and because we were so close it was easy to go down for a walk or just a quick dip in the ocean if we wanted to.
The beds were soft, mattresses a little too soft for anyone with a bad back. Kitchen had the items we needed (though oddly only one wine glass). Besides sheets and bath & beach towels, we were glad we brought bath mats, kitchen towels, and toilet paper. We had to buy trash bags, paper towels, and dish soap which I wish I knew we needed so we could have brought it with us instead.
In the laundry room later in our stay we did discover some boogie boards, a few beach toys and an umbrella which could come in handy.
Overall it was an easy place to stay, host was very communicative, and the kids and dog loved it.
3.0
Amazing week in Kitty Hawk! The views from the deck were absolutely amazing. Our dogs (and children) could not get enough of the breeze and view of the ocean. We really appreciated the gate on the deck! The location is perfect, and the beach was quiet, beautiful, and so incredibly close! We also enjoyed the dolphins several times! Like others have mentioned below, the house could use a deep cleaning (fans, fixtures, blinds, windows/doors, under/behind furniture, trash can lid, etc…). It would ask be helpful to have a small vacuum/sweeper. It’s a lovely layout and worked great for our family, but the back slider handle is broken, kitchen utensils and pots are grimy/greasy, drying rack is rusty, shower curtain is moldy, and the laundry area is terrifying (and inconvenient).
2.0
OBX
We enjoyed our time in the outer banks and the home’s location was incredible. However, we were disappointed with a few things. The home appears to need a good spring cleaning. In addition, we found cockroaches throughout the time we stayed during the week. The manager of the property was responsive and offered remedy’s but which were not helpful and we had to deal with this issue thought out our stay. Specifically, having an exterminator show up to spray for them but this was not acceptable as we have small children and a dog we did not want exposed to any chemicals. Additionally, there were not basic supplies provided such as a roll of toilet paper or a roll of paper towels. We have stayed in numerous VRBO sites and this was a first on all accounts.
4.0
Amazing
Perfect location. The front of the house had a sliding door & 2 windows facing the ocean; therefore; we were seeing the ocean all day!! The front porch was great - one evening we watched about 20 dolphins swim by. It was close to shopping & restaurants. Perfect vacation!!
3.0
Great beachfront location but poor cleanliness ROACHES
The house was comfortable and equipped with plenty of amenities. The deck was the best part, with awesome views of the beach, easy access to beach, and plenty of patio chairs. Kitchen, beds, living room, wifi, tv etc were all fine. A/C was new and worked great too. Plenty of books and games also stocked in the house. The only exception and reason for poor cleanliness was the presence of ROACHES. if I could give zero stars for cleanliness I would. Big ones, small ones, in kitchen, living room and bedroom. It took us several days of pesticide and traps to make the house acceptable. We even considered going to a hotel to sleep and just use the house for the day, but opted to fight the bugs and not let them ruin our stay. I sprayed each day, morning, afternoon, and evening which seemed to work. We started to see dead ones appear, then none at all but we were always on the lookout for them. We kept our luggage zipped tight and were careful to keep all food items in fridge and seal the trash or take it out each day. It made for an uncomfortable week even though the location, and amenities were all very nice. Windows could use cleaning and there were torn screens and a bath window stuck open which we duck taped to keep out flies. But with a professional exterminator, and some simple repairs this house would be perfect for a nice beach vacation.
5.0
Excellent stay
We had a great time directly on the beach! House was very comfy and had everything we needed. Our dog was just happy to be the deck looking out.
5.0
Unbeatable value right on the oceanside beach!
The gated back deck was a delight for all (especially our 20-lb dog) and a prime dolphin-watching spot. It was a quiet location nestled in the dunes (not next to noisy bars/restaurants), while proximity to stores and restaurants was an added perk. Furniture was comfortable and the house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Owner was very responsive. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Great stay
We loved the location. The beach front was wonderful.
5.0
Incredible views and great house
Very smooth and easy process. A quiet stretch of beach, but lots of good food within a mile or so. Highly recommend.
3.0
Nice off-season getaway
It was a nice little house, and the view was fabulous. Access to the beach was difficult because of the way the house is situated on top of the dune. The only way to get to the beach was to climb up and over the dune; there was no walkway. The driveway was off a main road, which I imagine would be a nightmare to get in and out of during the busy season, but it was fine in March. The driveway was not lit, and the sand had drifted in so we had to climb over a mini-dune just to get to the stairs to access the house. Only the code was provided in email regarding check-in. We arrived after dark; had to call the owner because the key box was located at the bottom of the stairs, where we didn't think to look because the entrance was at the top, and it was dark! The owner did call right back, but was unresponsive to an email sent regarding the open utility room, where the laundry was located. Location was close to shops and restaurants by car, although even in the off season, it seemed unsafe for biking.
5.0
Amazing location
Shugafoot is literally right on the beach. It is awesome. There is a front porch that runs the width of the house and you could sit outside for hours watching the surf. Everything was very comfortable and cozy. We were there in February so of course we didn’t swim, but we did walk in the beach a lot and we certainly enjoyed that front porch. We had a wonderful stay!
5.0
A beachy Thanksgiving
Shugafoot's oceanfront views are spectacular. It is a quaint home that fits our needs perfectly for the holiday. The updates that were done in 2020 were very nice.
5.0
Great house and location.
Sugafoot is a great house in an excellent location! really enjoyed the direct beach access and falling asleep listening to the surf each night. Older House has an authentic, vintage-OBX-charm feel for a relaxing stay with an upgraded kitchen making cooking easy. Would gladly return!
2.0
Disappointed
The home photographs well, but it is not nearly as nice as the pictures. First, dirty: the sofa is cloth a brown in spots, pilled, and dingy. The kitchen garbage can, all garbage cans, were sticky and COVERED in gunk. Bathroom with lots of hair and mildew in showers. Second: shoddy remodel that was cheaply done… many spots missing paint, the floor is soft in spots, can’t get the master closet open very far… the master toilet is SO cramped that a grown man has to stand sideways to pee… forget #2. Number 3: The beds are horrendous, so squeaky and uncomfortable…. When my husband moved in bed it nearly bounced me out
Number 4: that drive way is a hazard to back out of as the dunes are so high on each side. Number 5: the laundry room is scary.
Pros: the deck is amazing
Never again for our family, we left 3 days early.
1.0
Everything you could ask for
This was our first year vacationing in OBX and we had a blast! The house was clean, the beach was soooo close, and the views were spectacular. There's plenty of good dining within a mile but the area around the house is really quiet and peaceful.
5.0
Wonderful Beach House!!
The location is excellent, close to everything, and directly on the beach. A lot of the house has been remodel and the older parts are well kept. The kitchen is beautiful and has everything you need. The ocean front deck was by far my favorite part of this house. It is the whole length of the house and we loved that half of it was covered. We would definitely stay here again!!
5.0
Outstanding
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Shugafoot. Perfect location, perfect for four adults and two children. Highly recommended.
5.0
Relax at the OBX
It’s hard to be closer to the surf than this cottage! So convenient when setting up chairs on the beach, or when dolphin watching from the covered deck. Really enjoyed our getaway! Though be very careful when backing out from the driveway, the view to the road is a bit limited.
2.5
Shugafoot was the perfect spring break getaway for our family, which included me and my husband, our two girls, and grandma. It is a relatively small home but the space was used very wisely, well-decorated, and well-appointed with what we needed in the kitchen. If I have to comment on one thing first- that view. There really are just no words for having a completely unobstructed view of the water, sunrises, sunsets, birds, sky, all of it. The very new deck runs the entire width of the house with some portions covered, some open, and ample seating. We really loved the dog gate which was extremely convenient. We really liked the clearly remodeled kitchen and decor. Some areas of the house haven’t been redone as much- but very much felt like a traditional OBX beach cottage and we loved it. If I got to have one wish list for that home, I would have loved to have a hot tub on the porch to watch the ocean- but- since you are steps from the water, we spent every waking moment walking on the beach.For Spring Break week- this was the most perfect house for us and I would book again in a heartbeat.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Kitty Hawk?
The average price for a rental in Kitty Hawk is $390 per night. This rental is $52 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Shugafoot Oceanfront. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Shugafoot Oceanfront pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Shugafoot Oceanfront?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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