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Perfect Getaway - 2 minute walk straight to the Beach

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Front of House with new lawn and garden
Side of House with New lattice
Rear of House with new Lattice
Back Corner of House and Deck
New Garden in Rear of Lot

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 797.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Destination Fun
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Hall Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Hall Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Perfect Getaway - 2 minute walk straight to the Beach

This "Beach Box" cottage on Martin Street has one of the best locations in Kill Devil Hills for close and convenient access to the beach, grocery stores, drug stores, shopping and restaurants. It is literally right in the middle of the OBX, and it's only a 2 minute walk straight to the beach.
It is an owner managed, very clean, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, single story, 'Smoke Free' beach cottage located in Kill Devil Hills, NC at Mile Post 9 just 2 lots back from the Beach Road. During the peak summer weeks we rent by the week only - from Sunday to Sunday. During the off season the cottage is available on a nightly basis with a 3 night minimum. Feel free to contact Dean at any time if you have questions about renting this cottage for your vacation.

KEY NOTES
Each year we keep making improvements to the property to give our tenants a well maintained home for their summer vacation.

I) This past fall we installed a new sod lawn (with irrigation system)....to eliminate those nasty sand spurs that reek havoc on children's bare feet. And we installed new flower beds in the front and rear of the lot. We also installed a new dishwasher

The year before we installed new carpet in the cottage. The year before that a new upgraded all vinyl deck with rain scape system to keep the mid level deck out of the rain. Before that ....a new washer and dryer. Before that a new custom outdoor shower.

We are constantly upgrading and improving the cottage for all to enjoy.


OTHER PROPERTY DETAILS
1) The Kitchen is fully stocked with all the appliances, kitchenware and utensils you will ever need during your vacation.....and also has an assortment of seasonings and spices for you to use.

2) The Living Area includes comfortable seating for 7 with a 40” smart HDTV, with streaming video via Youtube TV and Netflix.

3) The Master Bedroom suite includes a queen sized bed, HDTV, and a full sized bath with tiled floor and walk-in tiled shower

4) The two hall bedrooms have a queen sized bed in one and a set of bunk beds and twin bed in the other. Both have 32" HDTV's with streaming video via YoutubeTV on each.

5) The hall bathroom is full sized with a tiled floor and tub/shower combination with tiled walls

6) The house comes with either wired or wireless internet and streaming video TV as described above.

7) The first level deck in the back of the house includes a cozy two person swing, Adirondack chairs, a custom picnic table, and an under drain system to keep the deck dry so you can have an outdoor picnic on a rainy day

8) The second level deck in the back of the house provides a view of the ocean and plenty of lounge chairs for relaxing or sunbathing

9) The ground floor under the cottage provides ample room for off street parking, a second picnic table, garden hoses, gas grill and anew custom outdoor shower.

10) The tenant storage closet on the ground floor has beach chairs and umbrellas, boogie boards and beach toys for our guests to use.

11) The cottage comes with full linen service that includes
Sheets and pillow cases for all 5 beds
Bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths and bath mat for up to 7 guests
Kitchen tea towels

12) We provide one roll of paper towels and a clean sponge in the kitchen for each new family of guests. We also provide trash bags and dishwasher soap under the sink for all guests.


LOCATION
The walk to the beach is just 2 minutes straight out the font door to the beach. When you arrive at the beach on Martin Street you will find ample parking (if needed), public showers, a port-o-john toilet, and a life guard stand.

Within walking distance of the cottage you will find two drug stores (CVS & Walgreens), 6 restaurants (Dare Devils Pizza, The Bonzer Shack, Food Dudes, 5 Guys, JK’s Steakhouse, and Fuji Steak House) and 17th street surf shop. Within a 3 minute drive you will find 3 grocery stores, Sunsations (for all your beach supplies), and Duck Donuts (a favorite stop of all visitors to the OBX)

Keywords: Cottage, House, Owner Managed

Property manager

Dean Thompson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this cottage is by the sea. Seaside Art Gallery and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Paradise Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Destination Fun - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Surfin' Spoon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Getaway - 2 minute walk straight to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Getaway - 2 minute walk straight to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Getaway - 2 minute walk straight to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Getaway - 2 minute walk straight to the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Destination Fun. Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Aviation Dog Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 169 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 169 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
The beach house is well equipped with good amenities. Great bath towels. Was surprised to have to make the beds, but understand why I guess. Never had to put linens on beds at a rental before but it did ensure they were clean. Being off-season, we did a lot of walking on the beach and just hanging out catching up. The house is very close to a convenient public beach access. Restaurants within walking distance and many options within a short drive. Didn't use beach towels. Wish we had the opportunity to use the outdoor shower, which looked amazing! Too cold for that. Enjoyable stay and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cottage
Fantastic rental. Great location. House has every thing you need for a great vacation. Owner was awesome. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeep invasion
We had a great time. The house was just as pictured and was exactly what we expected. It was after we got there we used the same beach access on a precious stay. It was great. Able to walk to local resteraunts and eat before walking the beach. Would deffinatly look to stay again if vacationed in OBX again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon o.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place .
Great
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September getaway
Went down for a long weekend and although the weather did not cooperate we made the best of it. The home had everything we needed to enjoy a rainy game of games on the covered porch and seating for everyone to enjoy movie night! Love the location to the beach and the conveinent location .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Windiger Strandurlaub
Eine wunderbare Unterkunft in einer tollen Lage in der Nähe des Strandes.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Great place for a weekend trip! Quick walk to the beach and conveniently located near restaurants and activities. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
There was a small snafu with cleaning, but that was resolved quickly. The house is in a great location and has some good areas outside on the decks to hang out. I hope to book again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Great as usual!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
We loved staying at this home for a full week. The pics don’t do it justice. The outdoor deck is basically a full extra living area. We spent most of waking hours out there. We had some unfortunate weather during our trip but were still able to be outside during the rain because of the deck. The beach is two houses away. House is stocked with everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Times
For the third year in a row we really enjoyed our stay at the Perfect Getaway. Spent quite a few hours on the back deck admiring the new landscaping- great time had by all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
This house is such a wonderful place to stay in the outer banks. Dean, the owner, was extremely responsive to any and all communication I had with him. They recently completed backyard landscaping which is beautiful. A perfect place for my kids and their cousins to play in the evening in their bare feet. Beautiful grass and no sand or burrs. Location provides a quick walk to the beach and other local restaurants. Would recommend to anyone looking for a vacation rental in the outer banks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliza A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
The house is as described! Location is great. Short (1 block) and easy walk to beach was super convenient. Easy access to what Kill Devil, Nags Head and Kitty Hawk offer. House was comfortable, and is equipped with most of what you need. Communication with owner was prompt and straightforward. Really enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs. L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Perfect Getaway
We stayed at this property once several years ago and have always remembered it as one of our favorites. Schedules and timing allowed us to stay again this year and it was just as wonderful as we remembered. Great location, very clean and comfortable house, everything a family could want or need whatever the weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week at the beach
We thoroughly enjoyed everything about this beach house! The proximity to the beach is great - 2 minutes maximum. The outside shower is perfect for getting all of the sand off before going in the house. The outside spaces are lovely. The house was very clean and well maintained. We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We loved this house! Very clean, had everything we needed, the updates were beautiful! Our kids were able to play on the newly laid sod without having to watch out for sand spurs. Right across the street from the beach and a delicious pizza place and in walking distance to a CVS. We had a great time and hope to book again at this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Cottage
We had a lovely time staying in this cottage! The weather wasn’t the best but there were a lot of games to play and so close to shopping and other activities. When it was nice enough to hit the beach, the cottage is so close!! It’s nicely decorated and the fact that it had EVERYTHING and linen service made packing a lot easier….
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHERRILL H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and nice
My son and I stayed here for the OBX Car show. The house was cozy, clean and the kitchen was well stocked with cooking essentials. Very nice home. The flower beds were beautiful and well maintained. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bike Week
Had a great time but would have loved a bit warmer weather. We take what God gives us. It is an awesome place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy S., Oregon City, Or

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October 2023, The Outer Banks
We liked what we saw on the VRBO site and were very happy when we saw our choice. Dean was quick to reply to our questions and on our arrival gave us a dining recommendation that was great. Location was perfect, we went north one day and south the other days. Everything in the home worked and we had no problems there. We had plenty of room for the 4 of us to have nice, comfortable space. Very close to see the sunrise. We could definitely rent this again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M., Henrico

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our mini vacation
The house met all of our needs and it was so hard to leave yesterday. The 2 minute walk to the beach is exactly correct. Also walkable to many restaurants and the all important CVS. What struck me as different from every other beach house is the cleanliness of the outdoor areas (decks, carport, outside shower, outside storage closet). There was not a single cobweb or spider web to be found. Complete comfort using the outdoor areas. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“Perfect Getaway” was exactly that! Close to everything, about a block from the beach, excellent!
Very clean and comfortable. Excellent decks. Could not be happier. Thank you to Dean and his family for sharing their house!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect get away!
They house was perfect, clean, functioning and goodness it’s just like the pictures! It was a short walk to the beach and surrounding areas in walking distance. The property owner was so nice and even gave a few websites to enhance our stay with rentals and activities. I would definitely recommend and be back! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Great location, property very clean and updated
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in the perfect location!
We had a great stay! Everything was accurately described and checking in was a breeze. The owner is very responsive and really nice so that was very appreciated. Also, he did a nice job with the colors and decorations he chose, and it made you feel like you were at the beach. We loved the outdoor deck and enjoyed eating dinner outside. Also, my favorite spot on the deck was the swing! :). Another plus was the outdoor shower. It looked great and I truly enjoyed using it. All in all, it was the perfect beach getaway. I would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dean Thompson

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We live in Richmond, VA., but we've always enjoyed spending time each summer vacationing in the Outer Banks. In 2008, we finally decided to buy our own property as a second home that we could not only use but share with others as well. We've been making improvements to the cottage each year ever since 2008. We go out of our way to keep the cottage neat and clean so our tenants can have an enjoyable, relaxing vacation.

Why they chose this property

We loved the location re: The beach, restaurants and the local drug & grocery stores. The cottage was structurally sound and it's size made it easier for us to upgrade/renovate ourselves.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is right in the heart of the Outer Banks and within 2 minutes of the beach. When it comes to convenience, comfort, cleanliness and affordability.....we found this cottage to be a great place to stay. All we had to do was add our personal touch.

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English

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