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Smart TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Shugafoot Oceanfront

Shugafoot or Shugyfoot, nickname grandma gave us.

Upon your arrival at Shugafoot you will notice an updated kitchen and living area with spectacular oceanfront views. The back porch provides shelter from rain with an adjacent sundeck and bench. The back oceanview porch/deck spans the entire length of the cottage. Gorgeous sunrises, peaceful view. Dolphins commonly swim by. Great location with many restaurants nearby or enjoy a nice dinner at Shugafoot with a stocked kitchen. A gas grill is located in the driveway. All bedrooms have oceanviews. Master has a King with a new mattress and box spring with a single stack washer and dryer in the closet, the 2nd bedroom is a Queen with a new mattress and 3rd bedroom has twin beds. The storage room below has a small collection of beach toys, beach chairs and umbrella.

Parking for 2-3 cars in driveway. Dogs are welcome, dog gates have been added to allow your pets to enjoy the ocean-breeze on the shaded porch.

Best Features: Deck and Covered porch. Fantastic ocean views, Open Kitchen, Stainless Steal appliances.

2024 Upgrades:
- Widened the driveway with new retainer wall and landscaping
- Painted the exterior
- Added Soffit
- Painted interior baseboard
- Replaced outlets and switches
- New King Bed with new mattress and boxspring
- New Queen mattress in 2nd bedroom
- New couch fitted covers
- Replaced utility room exterior door
- Replaced outside spicket and foot washer

2023 Upgrades:
- New windows throughout
- New window trim
- New window treatments in bedrooms
- Replaced kitchen flooring
- Scraped popcorn ceiling, painted ceiling
- Added single stack w/d in Master bedroom
- New Stainless Steel Fridge w/ icemaker

2022 Upgrades:
- New Roof
- New retainer wall for driveway
- New walkway to the beach
- New outside shower with hot / cold
- New landscaping added
- New 1x4 boards skirt around cottage

2020 Upgrades:
- New pilings East and South
- New stairs, landing, porch and deck
- New slider
- New exterior door and storm door
- New soffit, trim, flashing, etc.
- New bench seat on the north deck
- New Exterior paint and window trim
- New Interior paint and window trim
- New high end kitchen cabinets
- New high end granite countertops
- New LVP premium flooring throughout the house
- New stainless steal appliances, includes; fridge, stove, dishwasher and microwave
- New comforters, pillows
- New lamps, lights
- New flat screen tvs in living room and master bedroom
- New blinds in main area

Cottage Reminders:
- Wifi on fridge
- Gas Grill in storage room
- Checkin after 3pm, Checkout by 10am

Cottage includes: Sheets and bath towels, washcloths and kitchen hand towel. Mr. Coffee, blankets, comforters, pillows, and dishware. Housekeeping will leave 1 roll of TP for emergencies.

*Please email me if the cleaning staff missed anything and I'll send them back over.

Optional Pet Fee $150

If this cottage is not available try these other listings:

VRBO#1874599 Beach Retreat
VRBO# 1567454 Sea Winds
VRBO# 2646967 Old Bay Hideaway

Property manager

Mark Cochran

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,050 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
4 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 4
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Shugafoot Oceanfront Kitty Hawk
Shugafoot Oceanfront Private vacation home
Shugafoot Oceanfront Private vacation home Kitty Hawk

About the neighborhood

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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sea Scape Golf Links - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Paradise Fun Park - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 9 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shugafoot Oceanfront pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Shugafoot Oceanfront?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shugafoot Oceanfront?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shugafoot Oceanfront located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Kitty Hawk Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Sea Scape Golf Links and Children at Play Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Shugafoot Oceanfront Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location, clean and everything you would need for a beach getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

House was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The house was just the right size for our family (and could have fit a few more) the location was excellent, and we loved watching dolphins from the front porch. Great sunsets and beautiful stargazing. The host was also very attentive (thank you, Mark!). We would definitely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

I can't say enough about this place, we have stayed here a couple time and hope to stay again in the future. Great dog friendly house and perfect location for a weekend away, not far from the bridge and right on the beach. The house was clean and the kitchen pretty well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Other the Tropical Storm/Hurricane Debby causing a trip to be wet, the trip went well. This is our fifth time to the Outer Banks and we love this part of America. The house was very nice, just needs a little updating and refining.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The host was friendly, great communication and help. The property is ON the beach, just a dune and there it is. The views from nearly all the rooms in the house are mesmerizing. The kitchen is modern and well-equipped, and the new beds are spacious and comfortable. Excellent wi-fi and cable. Plenty of parking. Our Havanese, Dickens, was also comfortable, and loved the beach. Recommend the Black Pelican and Hurricane Mo's. Touring the Wright Memorial, including climbing Kill Devil Hill, is a must. We had a great time, and found it to be a good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Fantastic location and house was great for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We had a great time directly on the beach! House was very comfy and had everything we needed. Our dog was just happy to be the deck looking out.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

That’s how we felt, relaxed and happy staying at Shugafoot. The views are beautiful and the beach is right over the dune. Coming back from the beach we appreciated the outdoor shower to rinse off. The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, dishes etc.. The King bed was comfortable as well as the queen. We loved the huge deck to have coffee in the morning and later wine. Overall the place was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We had a wonderful stay at Shugafoot. Right on the beach is a huge priority for us, and this cottage does not disappoint. Our doggies loved the fenced in deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

The house and location where just what we were hoping it would be- great views, great beach, great kitchen and furnishings. Thank you Mark!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

You can't get any closer to the ocean than this! Well equipped to cook on site and enjoy every minute of the view. Enjoyed our stay and looking forward to our next trip to OBX. Thank you Mark!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Easy to rent, easy to find, good communication with manager, perfect location, pics good and kitchen new
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

The location is excellent, close to everything, and directly on the beach. A lot of the house has been remodel and the older parts are well kept. The kitchen is beautiful and has everything you need. The ocean front deck was by far my favorite part of this house. It is the whole length of the house and we loved that half of it was covered. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

Shugafoot is literally right on the beach. It is awesome. There is a front porch that runs the width of the house and you could sit outside for hours watching the surf. Everything was very comfortable and cozy. We were there in February so of course we didn’t swim, but we did walk in the beach a lot and we certainly enjoyed that front porch. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10

The surf and the breeze. It was great. Spent most of our time on the deck watching the waves come in. We never even took our beach chairs over the dune. Didn’t need to we were so close on the deck. Nice kitchen. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10

Although it rained almost our entire trip, the location on the beach cannot be beat. Our last two days we had views of dolphins and we even had a little time to relax on the deck. The house was clean but, as maybe expected in a pet friendly location, the couches were a little rough and ready. Plus that master bathroom is a little tiny (as food poisoning was involved. Yikes!) I appreciated Mark's communication and overall the location makes it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Location could not be more perfect - ocean at the deck is always the goal and it was perfect here. The covered deck is huge, tall chairs made dolphin watching easy and comfortable. Gate was fabulous for keeping the dogs with us while chilling on the deck. Kitchen is gorgeous and the huge island was perfect for making Christmas cookies. Rooms were cute and cozy, a little tight for 5 adults but plenty of common space. Master bathroom is snug, but was not an issue for us. Love love loved this trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10

Our two sons daughter in law and 2 year old grandson and three dogs stayed a week and could not be more happy. The views are the BEST, place is beautiful. Full kitchen, plenty of rooms and bathrooms the deck is plenty big and can be locked with gate to keep baby and dogs from escaping. Dolphins and whales and sunsets did not disappoint. Close to nightlife and restaurants and yet far enough you wouldn't know they were there. Fast responses for small questions from Mark. Highly recommend and hope to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10

Steps from the beach. You will see dolphins in the morning, ghost crabs at night. The beach is uncrowded, and waves are perfect for wave boarding. Reco: Holly Ridge golf practice facility, Shipwrecks lunch and dinner (crab cake sandwich and wings), Stack em High breakfast, and Lost Treasure Mini Golf. FYI: garbage is Tues, Thurs, and Sat mornings at 3am.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

The property was perfect, but unfortunately the hurricanes were coming so we had to leave early due to the property being so close to the water. For someone not used to being by the ocean, it was too scary for us to stay. Unfortunately we were unable to get money back from the rental or the trip insurance. That still wouldn't prevent us from returning again though!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Upon arrival, we could see why everyone mentioned hiking the dune to the beach. It definitely became easier by weeks end. The house was the perfect size for us. The renovations are beautiful. The full deck facing the ocean is it's own little paradise. The weather cooperated, and we didn't have any rain. Fishing by weeks end was definitely better. All in all we had a marvelous time. Thank you Mark for everything. It was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Communication with Mark was wonderful, he was very responsive! Check-in was easy. The house is directly on the beach and is a dream location! Even though we didn't have the best weather we had the best time! The beds were comfortable, and sleeping with the windows open to hear the ocean was amazing. The second bathroom is tight but fully functional with no issues. We had to do a little cleaning in the kitchen when we got there. Other than that everything was fine. in addition to sheets and bath towels you might want to bring bath mats and kitchen towels. We had an amazing time and hope to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10

Shugafoot was the perfect spring break getaway for our family, which included me and my husband, our two girls, and grandma. It is a relatively small home but the space was used very wisely, well-decorated, and well-appointed with what we needed in the kitchen. If I have to comment on one thing first- that view. There really are just no words for having a completely unobstructed view of the water, sunrises, sunsets, birds, sky, all of it. The very new deck runs the entire width of the house with some portions covered, some open, and ample seating. We really loved the dog gate which was extremely convenient. We really liked the clearly remodeled kitchen and decor. Some areas of the house haven’t been redone as much- but very much felt like a traditional OBX beach cottage and we loved it. If I got to have one wish list for that home, I would have loved to have a hot tub on the porch to watch the ocean- but- since you are steps from the water, we spent every waking moment walking on the beach. For Spring Break week- this was the most perfect house for us and I would book again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

6/10

It was a nice little house, and the view was fabulous. Access to the beach was difficult because of the way the house is situated on top of the dune. The only way to get to the beach was to climb up and over the dune; there was no walkway. The driveway was off a main road, which I imagine would be a nightmare to get in and out of during the busy season, but it was fine in March. The driveway was not lit, and the sand had drifted in so we had to climb over a mini-dune just to get to the stairs to access the house. Only the code was provided in email regarding check-in. We arrived after dark; had to call the owner because the key box was located at the bottom of the stairs, where we didn't think to look because the entrance was at the top, and it was dark! The owner did call right back, but was unresponsive to an email sent regarding the open utility room, where the laundry was located. Location was close to shops and restaurants by car, although even in the off season, it seemed unsafe for biking.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022