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Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!

Family-friendly cottage in Kitty Hawk with a water park

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Escape to this charming Kitty Hawk beach retreat, located just 350 feet from the ocean. Unwind on the large screened-in porch with a swing or catch some rays on the sundeck while enjoying amazing sunsets. This cozy home also features a fenced yard and an under-house Tiki Bar area perfect for relaxation.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!

Great Views! Screened-in Porch! Upper Deck! Under House Tiki Bar area! Fenced Yard! Just a short walk (350 Feet) you are at the public beach access.

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 bedrooms with Queen size beds located in the front (ocean side) which opens directly onto the screened-in porch. These two bedrooms share a hall bath. In the back of the house, there are two additional bedrooms which include another Queen size bed and Twin over Full bed with pull out Twin mattress. The 2nd bathroom is located in the hallway.

The central living area has plenty of seating for everyone to be together comfortably watching TV, playing Wii games or just hanging out. Each bedroom has its own TV with 2 with cable and two with Roku and DVD players. Free internet access. Lots of books, board games and DVD's to enjoy. Family game nights are a must!

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 30-45 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 Art's Place for great burgers, Rundown Cafe and other restaurants. Breakfast fans - Bob's Eat and Get the H out is one of our favorites.

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. However, if our home is ready earlier you will be notified of an early no additional fee check-in. 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 passcode. 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.

All carpet has been replaced with LVP flooring. Comforters, pillows and blankets are 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 linens instead. They are located in Kitty Hawk. Here is their contact information. Moneysworth -1-800-833-5233.

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking allowed.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,248 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please check trash pickup schedule on refrigerator. Trash cans must be placed on the curb the night before. Once empty, bring empty cans back and place under the house.
After rinsing off beach supplies and placing back on laundry room, turn off water to outdoor hose which is located in laundry room.
Latch all gates so they don't bang in the wind. Place key in lockbox.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Minimum stay 3 days. Respectful of property and neighbors. Check-in time 4:00 PM.
Our cleaning person works very hard to get the house ready for our guests. Limited time between guests. Please help by taking out trash/general pickup
Pets - only dogs allowed. Must be housebroken and owners must clean up after pets.

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Dogs only. No other pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 2 sets of bunk beds. Lots of DVDs, books, WII.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking allowed.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Family & Pet Friendly Cottage, Beach View, Screen Porch Cottage

About the neighborhood

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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sea Scape Golf Links - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Monument to a Century of Flight - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kitty Hawk Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Black Pelican - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's Seafood Buffet - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe! located?

This family-friendly Kitty Hawk cottage is located near the beach, just steps from Kitty Hawk Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Sea Scape Golf Links and Monument to a Century of Flight are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Family & Pet Friendly Cottage -- Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location!! The tiki area in the shade was a favorite outdoor spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was Great, location was excellent, communication with host was great and responded quickly. Check in and out was great as well. Excellent for our dog who had a great time as well. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Girls getaway

House was in a great location with easy beach access! As well as all the beach items you need like chairs and umbrellas. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

Awesome Vacation

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at Shifting Tides. The proximity to the beach was great and having all the beach supplies there so we didnt have to pack all that too was awesome. We also really enjoyed all the different areas of the house to hang out in , especially the tiki bar area. The hosts were very quick at getting back to us with any questions or concerns we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 10 2 dogs stayed here and had a wonderful time! The house was super clean, well stocked and communication with Paul and Christine was easy and quick. We appreciated the location, close to the beach, shops, restaurants, etc. We will definitely be back for another family vacation in the near future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

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

Highly recommend

Five stars isn’t enough of a rating for this property! Paul and Christine are amazing hosts. Property was amazing clean and kept. Literally just need yourself and clothes. They have anything you could think of to use for your vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Lovely beach weekend

As described. Great communication. Clean. Easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean! Kudos to Kim!Close to beach access. Hosts are very responsive. Instructions are clear. Loved the home and will come back again. Only complaint is we couldn’t stay longer. Thank you Christine and Paul.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

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

Oceanview cottage

Beautiful cottage just steps from the ocean. Cottage is located across the street from beach access. This home is very clean, cozy and comfy. All beds were comfortable and provided privacy for all family members. The screened in porch was perfect for morning coffee and the top deck provided a partial view of sunset. Theres a tiki bar with stools, lights and a dart board. The owner thought of everything a family might need for their stay: beach chairs, umbrella, etc. They provided board games and movies. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a comfortable relaxing vacation!!! Loved it and hope to return one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy N.

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

Great Beach Property

Very Nice stay. We would stay there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great stay

Great property with an awesome sunroom that gets good views of the ocean and sunrise
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

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

Girls trip

Always love staying at the cottage. The only problem we have is that we don't know how to use the tv even though we followed the directions that were left. We are an older group and just couldn't figure it out. Christine tried her best to help. We had a great time without it but we like to watch the news. The dogs loved it as usual.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Fun times

The house was the perfect size for me and my friends. We are planning another stay for next year. Everything was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

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

Amazing short trip

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

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

Great location!

Wonderful place to spend a fall weekend at the beach. A comfortable home just steps from the beach with plenty of room for everyone to have their own space.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Thanksgiving trip #2

Great trip and such a great house for us and our two fur babies! This was our second time back during Thanksgiving week and we had a relaxing trip. House is set up perfectly. The only thing is pics should be updated to show all the improvements to floors and yard etc. we hope to go back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

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

Labor Day Weekend 2020

Enjoyed our time at this house with great access to the beach and great local eats!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

DONNA M.

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

Just Perfect!

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

helen s.

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

great end to summer

we had a great time. good walking distance to water and nice views.. would like to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

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

Amazing Experience

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rawleigh E.

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

great cottage!

We had a great time and the cottage was wonderful. conveniently located to the beach with great amenities. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

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

June vacation

Perfect location for us. Short distance to the beach. Great backyard for the dogs
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Great location!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Great location and wonderful Host

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Short Walk to Beach & Dog Friendly

Great communication from owners, easy trips to the beach. House is set up good to separate kids rooms and adult rooms
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022