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Private efficiency close to the beach & bay! Great for couples. Dog-friendly.

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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Paradise Fun Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Garden

About this property

Private efficiency close to the beach & bay! Great for couples. Dog-friendly.

Enjoy more than just the beach in this bright and airy 1 bedroom 1 bathroom efficiency with porch and fenced yard, located in a quiet, centrally located neighborhood. It's just one block from the bay/sound, and an easy walk or bike to the beach!

The interior space has queen bed, dresser, desk, flat screen smart tv with cable AND roku (with netflix, discovery app, etc), coffee maker, microwave and mini fridge. New linens, comforters and towels at the beginning of every season. The bathroom is nautically themed, with walk-in tile shower and granite countertop vanity. Walk out onto the porch for coffee or a cocktail, to hear the birds & smell the salt air. There's a small ocean peek from the porch.

The fenced yard makes it easy to bring your fur baby! Just relax and enjoy the beach or the bay, you'll be able to go see sunrises over the ocean, and sunsets over the sound.

It's a short walk to the beach, with a pedestrian-friendly stoplight crosswalk. Or, it's about a 30 second drive to one of the many public beach access, all with free parking.

The bedroom, bathroom and covered porch are private to you. There is a shared entrance area to walk through (shared with the owner) to get to the stairs that lead to the private porch and the private room/bathroom. The porch overlooks a fully fenced yard that is shared with the owner and her dogs. (I minimize the time my dogs spend in the yard while guests are there. It's usually just a few minutes in the morning and in the evening. I arrange the time I let them out to avoid contact with guest dogs.)

The neighborhood has a soundfront bike path that spans for miles along the water, which is a great place to walk, bike or jog, and this area is known for it's amazing sunsets. All you have to do is walk down the street and explore. You can even follow the path all the way to the Wright Brothers Monument. There's a breakfast place one block away, 2 coffee shops within 2 blocks and more shops and restaurants all within a short walk.

I live above the unit, so I'm happy to give recommendations for restaurants, activities, or help with anything you may need. While I do my best to be as quiet as I can, you may hear footsteps and the dogs barking from time to time.

Please note the house rules that there is a 2-dog limit.

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The efficiency is completely private, but is connected to my main house, so the entryway and yard are shared spaces with me.
I live above the unit, so you may hear footsteps/residual noise or occasional dog barks.
As noted, there is a 2 dog limit. If you have more than 2, send me a msg with their sizes and ages and I will consider it. DO NOT book until approved.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Monument to a Century of Flight are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Paradise Fun Park and Children at Play Museum. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Paradise Fun Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 10 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private efficiency close to the beach & bay! Great for couples. Dog-friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Private efficiency close to the beach & bay! Great for couples. Dog-friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private efficiency close to the beach & bay! Great for couples. Dog-friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private efficiency close to the beach & bay! Great for couples. Dog-friendly. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Paradise Fun Park and Outer Banks Beaches. Kitty Hawk Beach and Hemingway Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Loved the place. Woukd absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary trip

A great quiet location for a weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

Great little getaway! Yard was perfect for our dogs and the location and owner was amazing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

A nice central location in the Northern OBX and a very gracious host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quick weekend getaway

We were able to take our newly adopted Doxie to the beach for her first visit. The property was super comfortable and clean, great neighborhood with walking trails, convenient location and has a great host! I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cailey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable!

We enjoyed our short stay at Jeanne-Marie’s property. We got to chat with Jeanne-Marie for a bit before heading out and she was very sweet! We appreciated the water bottles, only wish that coffee was provided for the coffee maker, but that’s not a big deal. The area is very nice and we got to check out the Wright Brothers museum which is nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Necole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

We stayed here last June and it was a 10/10 stay. We walked to the beach and coffee shop daily. The host was very nice & communicative. We had a great trip & would recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick beach trip

Great space - easy check in, easy access to the beach and coffee/food options. Perfect for a quick getaway!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

This efficiency was perfect for me and my dog. The room was very clean and had all the essentials. I really appreciated the private deck with lots of room to sit and the fenced in yard. The host was very friendly and offered several suggestions for how to best access the beach and bay walkway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

The room worked well for us and our small dog. It was much better than staying in a hotel. It was nice to be able to sit on the private deck in the evening and our dog had space to roam on the deck and in the yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

erika

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved this beautiful neighborhood, it had a lovely walking path near the sound, and quiet wallable streets within the neighborhood itself. It was so close to nice coffee shops and within minutes driving to the beach. It was the perfect size for us and my dog loved exploring and relaxing on the deck. Jeanne-Marie was easily reachable and very kind in giving us suggestions. What a quiet, peaceful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fishing K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice 2nd floor room with fenced in yard for our dogs

The property was exactly as described in the listing. Centrally located in Kill Devil Hills. This was the first time vacationing with our two dogs and it was perfect for them. The Hostess was wonderful we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kill Devil hills

Was a great place to stay. Easy and out
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation getaway

My wife and I had a great time. The property was just as listed and is a very nice cozy place. The hostess was very friendly and helpful on were to go and things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

We had a great time with our chocolate lab at this property! He was able to run around in the fenced in yard and we were so close to the beach! Our host gave us instructions on how to get to the beach and recommended a dog friendly coffee shop. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway for couples and pets!

This was our first trip bringing our dog along and the space was perfect! The fenced in yard was amazing and the owner was very friendly and understanding with some barking our pup did when getting used to the property! Definitely recommend to anyone traveling with a pet!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway

Jeanne-Marie is an excellent host with a delightful spot! She offered great restaurant suggestions and lovely paths to walk. Her place is comfy and the deck with its great couch was perfect for morning coffee, and an afternoon nap.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zac S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent host

Jean-Marie was the best host we have had to date. Very thorough in relaying information and expectations. They were very kind and considerate people and we felt extremely comfortable. The room was very clean and the property was welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much needed vacation 😃

Very clean, quiet and private. Everything you should need is close by. Nice friendly people everywhere. Definitely going back!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

EMORY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location and wonderful host

We had a blast. Great location in between the sound and the ocean. Very quick to get to many restaurants and attractions. Host was very friendly. Her pups are well behaved. Very clean. Overall great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a great stay. The room with so comfortable and cozy. The property manager had amazing communication with us so we knew exactly where to go and then what amenities and beaches were around it. My husband said it was the most comfortable sleep he had had on that mattress!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and convenient, dog friendly!

I stayed for three nights, with a medium-sized dog. The location is convenient, the room is small, but has everything that you need, including a desk and mini-fridge. The bathroom is clean and updated/spa-like decor. The porch/deck is large and comfy. The fenced yard is a great bonus. Would be nice: a microwave to heat up restaurant leftovers, a ceiling fan on the deck/porch for when there isn’t a good breeze, replace carpet with vinyl. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great weekend!

The place was very clean, with a lot of character. Pay attention to the listing, it's really just a room and bathroom with no kitchen facilities. But it's meticulously tended and very comfortable. The lovely, shaded private deck makes up for the lack of living space in nice weather (which we had). Location is great - a bit of a hike to the ocean beach, but a short drive to public beach access with parking if that's more your speed. Jeanne Marie was a terrific host, and we would definitely do it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, perfect getaway

We had never been to the Outer Banks, and our stay at this little Kill Devil Hills room was a great home base for us to explore from. The room is small but updated and with everything you need. The balcony access on the second floor was perfect for lounging in mornings and evenings. And it was so great to have access to Jeanne-Marie's backyard for our pup to frolic in when he wanted a bit more room. Jeanne-Marie provided the best recommendations -- we visited three of her suggested restaurants and took a stroll on the path along the sound, as she highly recommended, which was beautiful at sunset. She was super responsive when we had questions, too, and it was nice to know she was easy to reach. As we were driving home, my husband said he'd happily stay here again if we return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kera M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

KDH room

While we were comfortable overall, I would suggest an extra blanket because it was quite cool in the room and we were not able to adjust the thermostat. Also, the outside stairwell was super dark at night, a light would have been helpful. A hair dryer and soap for the shower would have been great too. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Your host

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I'm a surfer, dog lover and Outer Banks explorer. I've lived on the Outer Banks for over 20 years and absolutely love it here. I grew up in Richmond, VA and graduated from Virginia Tech. I spent my first summer on the Outer Banks when I was a sophomore in college and fell in love with the area. I moved here full time when I graduated. I'm so grateful to call this place my home, and can't wait for you to create your own OBX memories.

Why they chose this property

The location is ideal, in a quiet neighborhood but still close to everything. The beach access is easy to walk to via a pedestrian crosswalk AND it's a wide beach that's always uncrowded. Or hop in the car and there's plenty of other beach accesses with free parking, some with bathrooms, a short 30-second drive away. AND the hidden gem is that it's also so close to the sound and bike path that runs along the sound. We get some of the BEST sunsets over the sound. There are so many shops and restaurants nearby. And I love having a big yard for the dogs. I converted one of the guest bedrooms into this 1-bedroom unit with it's own private bath (I added the bathroom in 2021!). I hope you enjoy it!

What makes this property unique

Wide, uncrowded beach to the east, and a soundfront walking path to the west with amazing soundfront sunsets!! The easiest walkable beach access is 3 blocks away, where there is a pedestrian crosswalk at a stoplight that crosses the main road and you walk one block to the beach from there. Or head one block to the west and you're at the sound! Multiple restaurants and shops all within 1/2 mile from the unit, many are walkable and pet-friendly. I'm happy to give you detailed info on the restaurants and activities that are close by!

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