BlackBeard's Retreat

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8153.3 sq m

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Kitty Hawk, NC

Paradise Fun Park
‪3 min drive‬
Sea Scape Golf Links
‪3 min drive‬
Avalon Fishing Pier
‪4 min drive‬
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

#1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

#2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

#3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Step back in time with us in our historic 3 Bedroom home located just across from the beautiful and haunted beaches of the Outer Banks. We are located right across from the beach access, no houses in front just cross the street, climb the dune and you are on the wide sandy beach.

This beautiful home is preserved in the same condition as it was built, showing the fantastic wooden floors, walls and ceilings. The Master Carpenters who built these homes constructed the entire interior (floors, walls and ceiling) with the same wood including the kitchen cabinets. Rustic, to be sure, but no worries about the sand that can follow you in and perfect for the little ones, including your 4 legged family members!

This comfortable home has Two Queen Beds with Pillow Top Mattresses, 4 Twin Beds and can comfortably sleep 8 (9 to 10 if some sleepers are little and can sleep on the couches). We have one full bathroom with a combination tub and shower.
We have high speed WiFi and a 65" Smart TV to connect to your Netflix or other Streaming Video Services. Central Heat/Air to make you comfortable throughout the year.

We have a fully stocked kitchen for all you culinary needs.

Park right outside your front door and check yourself in and out with the lockbox.

This comfortable home has Two Queen Beds with Pillow Top Mattresses, 4 Twin Beds and can comfortably sleep 8 (9 to 10 if some sleepers are little and can sleep on the couches)

We have high speed WiFi and a 65" Smart TV to connect to your Netflix or other Streaming Video Services. Central Heat and air will provide the heat for the offseason and plenty of cooling for the summer. We have a fully stocked kitchen for all you culinary needs.

Even with a thorough modernization the property is a historical home that is now over 85 years old. It has some eccentricities that reflect building standards and designs from the turn of the last century that lends to its charm as an older beach cottage. But even so, we hope that you will love our older and charming home.

Park right outside your front door and check yourself in and out.

Property manager

Kathleen

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Subdued gathering only, ie family get togethers

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets must be house trained - Fee is $99

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoke Outside on Porches/Decks Please

Extra Charges: Early Check-In $75 (if available) Late Check-Out $75 (if available)

Pet Fee is $99 If not disclosed prior to your stay, the pet fee is $300 plus your security deposit Pets must stay off of bedding and furniture

Check Out is 10 AM. A fee of $45 per hour is charged beginning at 10:05 AM (We can not keep the cleaners waiting)

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: subdued gathering only, ie family get togethers

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this cottage is near the beach. Monument to a Century of Flight and Wright Brothers National Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are also worth visiting.

Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Paradise Fun Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Sea Scape Golf Links - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Avalon Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Wright Brothers National Memorial - 9 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬10 min walk
‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬17 min walk
‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬8 min walk
‪Henry's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BlackBeard's Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BlackBeard's Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BlackBeard's Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BlackBeard's Retreat located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is steps away from Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Beach. Children at Play Museum and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Melissa

3 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Right by the beach, easy to find

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John T.

11 December 2024

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

It worked

The good: location to beach, clean, close to favorite restaurants. The bad: only 2 burners worked on stove, not crazy about smart TV. All in all we enjoyed our stay and had a good time. Liked walking dog on beach every day.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

25 June 2023

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

Great location for rustic cabin-like atmosphere. Very cool!

Location was great!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

13 September 2024

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

Great stay!

This was a great spot for the 2 of us and our dog. You truly cannot beat how close to the ocean you are. Enjoyed the proximity to the beach the best. A lot of sand gets tracked in because it is on ground level. We had a broom but no dish pan so we just used paper plates to try and clean everything up. Kitchen was fine, nice fridge and everything worked. The only downfall was that there was not an outdoor shower! If you decide to stay here, bring a 5 gallon bucket to fill up with to try and wash your feet off.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl T.

21 July 2024

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

19th July

Small leak detected in front bedroom

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

1 March 2024

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

Good value, ideal location and comfortable

The only issue we had was with the little burrs (I guess that’s what’s their called) that kept finding their way inside the property. Very painful to step on. Other than that, we were very pleased with our stay here in Kitty Hawk.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

8 July 2024

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

Birthday Beach Weekend

Fun and relaxing! Great place to stay, especially with our dogs. Beach access once walk across street. (There's a crosswalk/street sign so most vehicles will stop for you). When we arrived, wifi wasn't working and George/Kathleen were very accommodating and quickly pursued to fix. Didn't get wifi until our 2nd night but we didn't mind as it gave us time to play games if we weren't at the beach. Not sure who loved our weekend more...us or the dogs! :-) Only one disappointment...we paid extra for early / late check-in / check-out and both times cleaning crew were there for our arrival time of 1pm (we got there at 1:15pm), and then 12:15pm upon leaving. I was just finishing getting dressed so we could be out before 1pm but thankfully my family came back inside to alert me. Just a little awkward and thought the cleaning crew would know not to be there upon our arrival / check-in.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

25 March 2021

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

Quick getaway

Corner lot,, with easy access to the beach, just cross street (hwy 12) over the dune and you're there. No frills unit, but cozy and clean, pet friendly, and great location to get to a view of sunrise and dolphin play after 2 minute walk. I would definitely return! The owner communicates quickly, and was attentive, making sure that we had information needed to enjoy the stay. My pregnant daughter and her dog of 13 years had a great time before her little family changes for a lifetime. I'm glad that we were able to spend the adult, girls trip together. This daughter has always loved the beach so I'm grateful that we were found this location in these times of COVID isolation ... it allowed us to embrace nature, family and creation of new memories. Thanks!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Lei Z.

2 April 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

great location, a bit run down property

Let's start with the good: - location: right across the street from a public beach access with a walkway mark, so sometimes traffic will stop to let you pass. Great for beach access. Definitely the best selling point of the property. - cleaniness: the inside of the property was clean. There were a few pieces of trash outside on the property when we arrived (a tube of caulk, a face mask in a tube). Could be better. - retro: I'd describe the cabin as rustic and old school, which is charming compare to the mega mansions in this area. It's not huge, but perfect size for our family of 4 with a dog. - availability: it was a last-minute spring break getaway with the kids, so the fact that it was available for some an awesome location is good. - amenities: it's basic but has almost everything you need. The kitchen is small, note there's no dishwasher. It's not a huge issue, just something that easily missed if you aren't reading the list of appliances carefully. Being it's still covid, we cooked all of our meals in the kitchen and pots and pans were definitely handy and are in decent shape. It could use a baking sheet as we did a bit of baking but couldn't find a baking sheet. The Smart TV has a lot of channels available. The bedrooms were comfortable. The washer/dryer combo was handy in the hallway. Now the bad: - Being so close to the beach, you can tell the house takes a beating from the weather on the outside. The doorknob facing the ocean is completely rusted out and wouldn't lock. There's a bar on the side to keep that door locked. The concrete step to the house has a big chunk missing, although this might be related to the weather. The inside area can also use some TLC. Paint on the window framing is all chipping off. Not knowing how old the house is, we were wondering about lead paint on the windows. With a window right over the sink, the dish sponge was placed on the window sill. The kitchen counter area was tiled but many of the tiles were coming off the wall or broken. Upgrading to these areas seem minor and shouldn't cost a lot, but will make the property a lot less rundown and more appealing. The bedrooms appear to be in good shape though. The beds were comfortable. Overall, we were looking for a get-away from the crowds and my kids loved playing on the beach and even splashing in the cold ocean. We've vacationed in OBX regularly and looking forward to return post-pandemic.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Rhiannon J.

6 October 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location. It’s about as close to the beach as you can get.

Perfect location and dog friendly for the win!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOHN F., USA

18 June 2022

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

You can hear the waves.

location location location. Cute beach cottage. We only stay 2 nights, but we will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

17 September 2021

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

Rustic cabin that is nearly beachfront!

This was a unique situation that lead to our booking this property. Our kid's school was delayed and we decided to pop on down to OBX for a last-minute stay. Options were slim since this was a Monday evening we were looking for a booking for the next day! But as our family continues to enjoy the beach each year, we find ourselves closer and closer to the water. This rustic property fit the bill. The property was insanely clean, and the pictures were representative of the overall condition. We were happy with the amenities and loved the proximity to the beach. Public beach access is directly across the street with no other properties on the beach front so sitting on the porch at night we could hear the waves. With the community and time of year, there were very few people walking by using the public beach access and the beach for that matter. We could not have been happier to stay here for a mid-week stay and was thankful for everything this place offered.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Dennis S.

5 August 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Don’t Stay Here

Do not rent here. During our July week’s stay, we had 9 visits by maintenance, plumbers and HVAC techs to fix 82 degrees in the house; no hot water; leaky pipes and no shower water in the one (and only) bathroom. I have rented for over 20 years, and I have never had to spend several hours waiting for plumbers/HVAC/Maintenance to deal with house issues during a stay. Even as the owner recognized HVAC and bathroom plumbing issues, he reneged on a partial refund offer after calling us “great guests for dealing with the issues” (Yes – I have text exchanges to prove it). The issues were real - why did the owner thank us for being great guests, yet ignore our contact after vacating the property? Very uncool! VRBO could not help us out. Save yourselves the hassle - avoid renting this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

23 June 2021

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

Perfect OBX cottage!!

If you want a great little OBX cottage, very clean, rustic and steps away from the beach..this is your spot! It was absolutely perfect for our little getaway and a great place for pets. Great communication and stocked with everything we needed! Thanks for a wonderful experience ♥️

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Judy B.

12 April 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fix it

Do believe that maintenance should be done. Broken step, broken tiles in kitchen, caulking and loose tiles in bathroom. All of these are unsanitary. My son hurt his foot on front broken step

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Epifanio T.

29 March 2021

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

Finally a get-away.

The cottage was quaint. Location was excellent. Right across from the beach and near great restaurants. We haven't had the opportunity to getaway in a year and a half due to Covid. This cottage fulfilled all our needs. Will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

3 October 2020

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

Last minute getaway

Had a great last minute trip. The beach being right across the road is wonderful.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

13 September 2020

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

Location is everything!!

Love the charm of this place! The amazing location right across from the beach is absolutely wonderful!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

7 August 2020

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

Relaxing family beach trip

Wonderful quaint cottage right next to beach, great front porch views, very beachy vibe, we had a wonderful family vacation here. Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victor M.

31 July 2020

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

Great location

Just a walk across the street to the beach! The house is small but it does the job. We got up early and saw the sunrise, then set up our canopy on the perfect spot and returned back 3 hour later. People were doing the same thing so we knew our neighbors every time.

10/10 Excellent

Sherri B.

28 July 2020

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

Great location to the beach

First time renting property . Manager was very informative. Great location to beach .

8/10 Good

Jeff E.

23 June 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Elliott Family

The location being very close to the beach was nice, and the weather was great during our stay. I suspect the owners had recently purchased the property as the house had not been updated in a very long time. While outdated, the house was mostly clean. We did appreciate that the owners allowed our pets to stay in the house with us!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen

Kathleen and I are very new to the hospitality business. We are so proud to share our little beach cottage with your family. The beach is wonderful here and I hope you will come and make lifetime memories here in our BlackBeard's Retreat.
It will be fully stocked, clean and comfortable - We will stock it with all bed linens, towels, paper towels and toilet paper - just bring your tooth brush!

Why they chose this property

This beach cottage is just across the street from the beach. The beach itself is very seldom populated with crowds. It's a great place to fish and surf or just relax and enjoy the beach and sun!

What makes this property unique

If you love the original architecture of the "Original OBX Beach Cottages" you will love our BlackBeard's Retreat. Perfectly constructed with moisture and insect resistant Birch Wood, these cottages are being lost to the large Modern Vacation Homes. This is one of the few remaining originals and we hope you will love the character and stress free living as it was intended here on the OBX.

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