Family & Pet Friendly CottageClean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!
Cottage in Kitty Hawk, NC
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cottage rental
Great Views! Screened-in Porch! Upper Deck! Under House Tiki Bar area! Fenced Yard! Just a short walk (350 Feet) across the street and you're on the beach!
Clean, cozy, charming beach made for relaxing time with families, friends or couples.
Perfect Outer Banks get away for your family to enjoy all that the beach offers. Our home is located on North Virginia Dare Trail in Kitty Hawk around the 2.5 mile marker post. You'll be able to enjoy the view from the large screened-in porch with a swing to relax or the large sundeck to catch some rays or amazing sunsets! Large deck under the house to relax out of the sun, play darts, cornhole or just hangout and enjoy a cool beverage or spend time with your dog. Mini refrigerator in laundry room.
Nice split floor plan with 2 front bedrooms with queen size beds which open directly onto the screened-in porch. The two bedrooms up front share a bath and the 2 BRs (1 queen bed and one twin over double bed with pull out twin mattress) in back share the other bath. The central living area has plenty of seating for everyone to be together comfortably watching TV or playing games. Each bedroom has its own TV with 2 with cable and two with Roku and DVD players. Also has internet access and WII video games, books and DVD's. Lots of books or board games for family fun nights.
This location offers close proximity to two fishing piers, a short drive to Corolla to see the wild horses or to Oregon Inlet for a deep sea fishing trip. Many attractions within a 30 minute drive such as the aquarium in Manteo, Escape Room in Southern Shores, miniature golf, Wright Brothers Museum, zipline, Grave Diggers, water park, etc. Short distance to Arts Place for great burgers, Rundown Cafe and other restaurants.
The cottage is dog-friendly up to two 50 lb dogs only. Pet fee is $125. No other pets allowed.
Due to additional cleaning measures additional time may be needed to clean the property between guests depending on check-in day and when last guest checked out, etc. Check-in time is 4:00 PM. If home is ready earlier you will be notified. Our cleaning person will contact us to let us know when the house is ready for your stay. I will then send you a message to include the lockbox pass. Please note, our check-out time (10:00 a.m.) is firm because our fantastic cleaning lady needs time to ready the house for our next guests.
NOTE: All carpet has been replaced with LVP flooring as of December 2023. Photos will be updated as soon as possible. Comforters, pillows and blankets provided.
Guests to provide their own towels, linens washcloths, shampoo, paper towels, toilet paper, etc. as well as other consumable items. There may be some items at the home to get you started when you first arrive.
There is a linen service close by if you choose to rent these items instead. Moneysworth -1-800-833-5233. They are located in Kitty Hawk.
Some other items that are provided include vacuums cleaners, hair dryers, x-large dog crate, medium dog crate, doggie play pen, beach chairs, tons of beach toys and a couple of beach carts.
Book your OBX trip now before we fill up for the season. 3 day minimum. 14 day maximum.
Clean, cozy, charming beach made for relaxing time with families, friends or couples.
Perfect Outer Banks get away for your family to enjoy all that the beach offers. Our home is located on North Virginia Dare Trail in Kitty Hawk around the 2.5 mile marker post. You'll be able to enjoy the view from the large screened-in porch with a swing to relax or the large sundeck to catch some rays or amazing sunsets! Large deck under the house to relax out of the sun, play darts, cornhole or just hangout and enjoy a cool beverage or spend time with your dog. Mini refrigerator in laundry room.
Nice split floor plan with 2 front bedrooms with queen size beds which open directly onto the screened-in porch. The two bedrooms up front share a bath and the 2 BRs (1 queen bed and one twin over double bed with pull out twin mattress) in back share the other bath. The central living area has plenty of seating for everyone to be together comfortably watching TV or playing games. Each bedroom has its own TV with 2 with cable and two with Roku and DVD players. Also has internet access and WII video games, books and DVD's. Lots of books or board games for family fun nights.
This location offers close proximity to two fishing piers, a short drive to Corolla to see the wild horses or to Oregon Inlet for a deep sea fishing trip. Many attractions within a 30 minute drive such as the aquarium in Manteo, Escape Room in Southern Shores, miniature golf, Wright Brothers Museum, zipline, Grave Diggers, water park, etc. Short distance to Arts Place for great burgers, Rundown Cafe and other restaurants.
The cottage is dog-friendly up to two 50 lb dogs only. Pet fee is $125. No other pets allowed.
Due to additional cleaning measures additional time may be needed to clean the property between guests depending on check-in day and when last guest checked out, etc. Check-in time is 4:00 PM. If home is ready earlier you will be notified. Our cleaning person will contact us to let us know when the house is ready for your stay. I will then send you a message to include the lockbox pass. Please note, our check-out time (10:00 a.m.) is firm because our fantastic cleaning lady needs time to ready the house for our next guests.
NOTE: All carpet has been replaced with LVP flooring as of December 2023. Photos will be updated as soon as possible. Comforters, pillows and blankets provided.
Guests to provide their own towels, linens washcloths, shampoo, paper towels, toilet paper, etc. as well as other consumable items. There may be some items at the home to get you started when you first arrive.
There is a linen service close by if you choose to rent these items instead. Moneysworth -1-800-833-5233. They are located in Kitty Hawk.
Some other items that are provided include vacuums cleaners, hair dryers, x-large dog crate, medium dog crate, doggie play pen, beach chairs, tons of beach toys and a couple of beach carts.
Book your OBX trip now before we fill up for the season. 3 day minimum. 14 day maximum.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Kitty Hawk, NC
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Quiet location that is both kid and pet-friendly. The house has many kitchen amenities, games, videos, beach toys, and dog supplies. The house is only minutes from restaurants, shopping, and ice cream. The beach access is about 1/2 a block from the driveway. The beach was beautiful. All the supplies (chairs, carts, toys, umbrellas) you need for a beach day are available at the house. The outdoor shower was very convenient after a day at the beach. We loved the extra space of the screened porch and tiki area. We had great sunrise views from the screened porch. The views from the upper deck were also fantastic, especially the night sky. We had excellent communication with the hosts. They were accommodating, informative, and incredibly kind. We loved our stay and look forward to another.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a fantastic stay at this Kitty Hawk vacation rental! The house was spotless upon arrival and featured thoughtful touches like local recommendations and tips that made settling in a breeze. The kitchen was well-equipped with dishes, utensils, and spices, and we appreciated the various sizes of dog crates and beach gear available. The layout, with two bedrooms and one bathroom on each side of the house, provided great privacy and comfort. The spacious backyard and tiki bar were perfect for our dogs and for relaxing mornings. The owners were proactive and responsive, ensuring a smooth check-in process. We’re already looking forward to renting again in 2025!
5.0 / 5.0
This house is clean and spacious and across the street is the beach. We love the screen porch, plenty of games and under the house great place to gather with the Tiki Tiki bar, darts, cornhole boards... The yard is fenced in for your pets, which is awesome!!. The owner is very responsive and kind. Our family loves this home and will be returning for our 4th year.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great stay and the property was expected, close walk to the beach and everything is within 10 minutes. We had our dogs and the yard was great, except some prickers that got stuck on my dogs multiple times, I would recommend to have someone do a better job on the landscape to make it more dog friendly, hopefully they can get this fixed and then I would have no issues. Overall great pick and would book again if the yard is cleaned up a bit. Easy check in and very clean property.
5.0 / 5.0
We have stayed at this location for several years. We love the location, just a short walk to the beach. We spend most of our evenings in the screen in porch and the down stairs “tiki area”. There is a large fenced in area for your 4 legged family members.
5.0 / 5.0
Great layout, very clean, fenced in back yard, breezeway under house, lots of parking, great location, tasteful beach decor, AND anything you could possibly want or need for your family and dogs was provided! Cant wait to go back.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved our time at the house! This was our second time staying at the property and it was better than ever. The location and amenities are excellent! Christine is so easy to talk to and helpful. We can’t wait to go back!
5.0 / 5.0
This home was a delight to stay in. The location was perfect, so close to beach and walkable ice cream and restaurant just down the street. All the things we needed were in the house, movies, books, games, beach gear, baby gear, dog gear, cooking supllies... - just remembered to bring linens and towels, paper towels, and extra TP!
Its small but perfectly formed with enough seating in the living room for us all to gather and it has wonderful underhouse hang out space and porch space. Great beach cottage!
5.0 / 5.0
Our family and dog enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning. Great house, amenities, and location. The owners have a done a great job with the house.
5.0 / 5.0
This is our second year staying at Shifting Tides. The house is perfect for families and pets. Love the gate systems as well as the upper deck and screened porch ocean views. The owners are responsive and accommodating.
Wonderful location and a great October vacation in OBX!
5.0 / 5.0
House was great! Loved seeing the ocean from the porch. Access to the ocean is very close. Loved the fenced in yard. Had a great stay and would visit again!
5.0 / 5.0
Location was great as beach access is close by. Fenced back yard was excellent for our fur babies. The beach toys, chairs, umbrellas and beach carts were very handy and allowed us to not have to pack as much which was fantastic. Highly recommend!!
5.0 / 5.0
We just finished up our fourth straight year at Shifting Tides and each year just keeps getting better and better. The addition of the Tiki bar and extension of the deck on the lower level reminded me of our own Tiki bar set up at home.
I mean, I could go on and on about how superb the place is, as well as how awesome it is to deal with Christine and Paul. But I think the best compliment that I can give is you know you’re in a great spot when everything feels very familiar. I love saying “hello” to Mr. Shark when we bring our stuff in, and I give him a fist bump when the week is done and it’s time to go home.
Shifting Tides is a gem. See you next year!
Todd and Tamara
5.0 / 5.0
We just stayed at the property for a week and have nothing but good things to say about the property! The owners were very kind and easy to work with, house was clean with a good setup for kids and dogs. Highly recommend! Also really loved the quietness of Kitty Hawk.
5.0 / 5.0
We love this house and location, it is perfect. The owners are always surprising us with additional features and upgrades. The fence is awesome for your kids or pets. My favorite is the front porch and now the Tiki Tiki bar outside!! The pictures do not give this house justice. Counting the days for next year :)
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed at this property for 3 nights, and we loved it. The pictures don’t do it justice. The outside tiki bar area, living room, screened in porch, and sizable yard are great areas to hang out with plenty to do. A short walk across the street puts you right on the beach. The owners were responsive and accommodating, ensuring we had everything that we needed. I would absolutely stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
This house was exactly what we were looking for for our OBX family vacation! Right from the start Christine was helpful, quick to respond, and easy to communicate with. The house itself is perfect – cozy, clean, great layout for two families, and the location couldn’t be more convenient to the beach. We loved the multiple outdoor spaces and the fully stocked beach gear closet was super helpful: plenty of chairs, sand toys, coolers, boogie boards, and two carts to lug it all to the beach. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook multiple dinners for eight, and the beds were all very comfortable. Our dog loved the fenced in backyard as well. I could go on! We loved Shifting Tides, and can’t wait to book again!
5.0 / 5.0
Well kept, nice beach house. Location fantastic. Would certainly stay again. Host was very considerate and helpful. Vrbo listing says 3 bathrooms, but there are 2 bathrooms.
5.0 / 5.0
This was our fourth year staying in this property, and we just love it. The owners are so sweet and so quick to respond. The property is always clean and provides everything we need. It is a VERY short walk to the beach access. Now there are two outdoor spots to hang out; under the house at the tiki bar (cool breezes on the hottest of days) and always love the screened in porch on the front of the house! We always have fun here, and are so thankful to be able to bring our dog!
5.0 / 5.0
Very comfortable beach cottage. The photos do not do it justice. Great place for family to gather. We would love to come again. The Spectrum wifi was not working, do to no fault of the host. Spectrum could not send a tech for repairs until after we left so the hosts made arrangements with a neighbor to use their wifi.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect location for us. Short distance to the beach. Great backyard for the dogs
5.0 / 5.0
We had a nice time. The eating area on the porch was wonderful. The beds were comfortable. Lots of beach toys and chairs. There was a very good supply of kitchenware and utensils. We enjoyed many of the sights around Kitty Hawk, Duck, and Nags Head. The kids enjoyed the beach. We had a good stay and time went by too fast.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay here very much! Very dog friendly and has that unique “at home” feel that many rentals do not have. Just a short walk to the beach and you can see the ocean from your bed when you wake up in the mornings! I hope our grandchildren remember it for many years to come!
5.0 / 5.0
Was like being at home . Provided everything you could possibly need for a beach vacation. When it rained, we had board games and a wii provided by the host. Would definitely recommend. Beach access was walking distance.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything about this place was exactly as advertised. Great set up for people who bring dogs, as the entire yard, including finished area beneath the house, is enclosed. Public access to the beach is just 100 yards away. On the north end of the island, so not as built-up and “touristy” as Nags Head. The only drawback is that it is across the road from the beach, but that is fully disclosed before booking. Overall, a great rental!
4.0 / 5.0
We were looking for a quick getaway with our doggies for Thanksgiving holiday and this was the perfect place! So close to the beach and property is so well thought out for dogs and that just added to our peace of mind! Would recommend as well as return!
5.0 / 5.0
Enjoyed our stay. Fenced in backyard was great for our dog. Might want to update the pictures to showcase property improvements.
2.5 / 5.0
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend at this property! We brought our adult children, infant granddaughter (her first vacation and visit to the ocean) and a dog with us for our first stay in this home. We have enjoyed many visits to OBX in the past, this house met our growing family's needs and exceeded our expectations. Enjoyed the screen porch and upper deck views. Lots of wonderful memories were made here. Thank you Christine for sharing your home with us!
5.0 / 5.0
Communication with owner was excellent. We were traveling from far away and our GPS wasn't working properly ( updated Garmin recommended!!!) The owner and her son helped us out every step of the way, promptly answered calls and texts as needed.
The property is extremely dog friendly and you can secure all of the gates so that your dogs can go down into a huge fully fenced backyard directly from the house without you worrying about them running out to the street. Well thought out!
We enjoyed the screened in porch which faces the partial water view. You can even see boats going by and it was a pleasure to see the blue water!
It was also fun to go up to the top deck! Our smaller dog I kept on a leash because she was curious about climbing up onto the roof from the top deck!
One thing I'd like to see owners of properties in this location do is install a whole house water filter. We stayed in another rental nearby and they had the same issue with the water that comes up from the tap. I'm guessing it's loaded with chlorine and other things. Very strong smell and not recommended for drinking. Please bring filtered water or a water filter or both! Also bathing in this water or washing your hair in it leaves a kind of tackiness. I tried using a conditioner, but still couldn't get that tackiness as completely out of my hair.
The location of the property is very convenient for other towns along route 12. Duck isn't very far away and neither is Corolla. It's also close to shopping and restaurants.
The beach is uncrowded which is also a nice aspect to this location. The road is busy but not impossible to cross.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great time and the cottage was wonderful. conveniently located to the beach with great amenities. Thanks!
5.0 / 5.0
we had a great time. good walking distance to water and nice views.. would like to come back again.
5.0 / 5.0
This was the best beach house we have rented yet. We had everything we needed. Corn hole in the fenced in backyard, beach chairs, umbrella, and so much more. Easy access to the beach, and the screened in porch was our favorite. The kitchen had all the essentials for making a good meal. Everyone slept well in comfy beds. I highly recommend this house for friends and family.
2.5 / 5.0
Beautiful home, love the location. The pictures do not give this house justice. Plenty of room for family and sitting areas, favorite was the screen in porch with the ocean view. The owners were responsive and very accommodating, even got to check in early :) Thank you for sharing your home with our family!! Definitely would stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved our stay!
There has been updates to the inside of the home which was refreshing. There was plenty of room for everyone to hang out together and allow space for us to decompress in smaller groups. No need to bring any beach gear, anything you can imagine needing has been provided! We enjoyed sunrises and sunsets on the top balcony. Would definitely stay here again! Thanks Christine & Paul!
5.0 / 5.0
All Around Great Place to Stay in Kitty Hawk!
This was our third year at this house, and again, our stay was great! We are coming back again next year. We had a small issue with tv and internet, which was absolutely out of the owners' control, yet they worked very hard to get the company out to fix it, and they took care of the situation in a timely and friendly manner! The house is clean and has everything we need, and is a quick walk to a beautiful stretch of beach! We definitely recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Beach house
We have stayed in the house 3 times and like the area and what the property has to offer. You can see the ocean and the beach is easy to access. We are planning on staying again in 2023.
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay
Great property with an awesome sunroom that gets good views of the ocean and sunrise
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect
The place was perfect for my family...it was right across the street from the beach with plenty of room. We certainly enjoyed the screen porch.
The hosts were very responsive and accommodating.
Great place!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect for us
As newcomers to the Outer Banks, we lucked out! The home was warm and welcoming. The exterior photo doesn't do it justice. The beach was super easy to access. The beach is gorgeous, broad and sandy, and the lifeguard is stationed a short walk away if you are going in. The sea was too choppy this week for swimming but we had a blast just wading in the waves. We went to the beach several times a day. We had meals on the screened in porch, and sat on the roof deck in the evenings with a bottle of wine to enjoy the sound of the waves. It was a great location. I was pleasantly surprised at the availability of Asian and South Asian restaurants, as we are mostly vegetarian. If you are keen on barbecue and burgers, they also abound. Plenty of good seafood. The street traffic was busy during the day but it did not negatively impact our stay. The backyard was nice when needed for the dogs, and they loved the beach. I heartily recommend the rental; and Paul and Christine were wonderfully quickly responsive to any little question we had about the area. It's great!
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay on the OBX
We had a great stay for Memorial Day weekend. The cottage was ready when we arrived and the owners couldn’t have been any nicer. Love the location and the front porch of this cottage.. nicely furnished and had everything we needed.
The Pruitt Family
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Kitty Hawk?
The average price for a rental in Kitty Hawk is $271 per night. This rental is $63 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Family & Pet Friendly CottageClean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Family & Pet Friendly CottageClean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!. Enjoy the water!
Is Family & Pet Friendly CottageClean, cozy, and relaxing vibe! pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Family & Pet Friendly CottageClean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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