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Where the Beach and Nature Collide-

Guesthouse in Kitty Hawk

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fully stocked kitchen, tall ceilings and great natural lite.
Nice and private, driveway view heading to your rental.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
NZ$270
avg per night

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sea Scape Golf Links
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Duck Boardwalk
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
The current price is NZ$270
avg per night

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About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this guesthouse is near the beach. Duck Woods Country Club and Kitty Hawk Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve. Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Duck Woods Country Club - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Sea Scape Golf Links - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 15 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Black Pelican - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's Seafood Buffet - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Where the Beach and Nature Collide-

Welcome to Franklins Tower, a new construction hideaway on Kitty Hawk Preserve. This is a very private 2 bedroom, one bath guest house located in Kitty Hawk ,NC. Whether you enjoy lying on the beach, ocean sports, bird watching, exercising, or the sounds of nature, you can have it all here without feeling like you are in a tourist destination. The Woods Rd., where the home is located, offers easy access to both ends of Kitty Hawk Beach, but also offers easy access to all other areas within the Outer Banks. The pedestrian multi-use path runs in front of the private driveway offering an easy walk to a unique covered bridge or a great place for riding bikes or a morning run. Wake up to the sounds of nature and have coffee on the large deck overlooking the preserve, or enjoy a cozy morning in with an abundance of natural light. The town house style offers 12 foot high ceilings throughout the second level offering a cozy but spacious feel. A full kitchen, french doors opening to a beautiful full length deck, as well as a full laundry and outdoor shower on ground level round out the second floor. Granite and custom tile throughout offer a touch of elegance, while offering everything you need to feel completely at home. Both bedrooms have queen beds and we offer a queen sized air mattress for that occasional extra person. Free Wifi and streaming service included. The owner of this property is onsite offering you as much privacy as you wish, but available if needed at any time. So bring your surf board, bikes, and yoga mat, or whatever you need to relax and let us take care of the rest. If you forget them use mine! I look forward to meeting you. Come see all that Kitty Hawk and Franklins Tower has to offer!

IMPORTANT Note for my guests: This home is designed as a guest cottage. The living space is 700 square feet with an additional 300 square feet of private deck space. It does not feel small due to the high ceilings and layout, but may not be large enough for families with multiple kids. I have spent a lot of time in this space entertaining and I am in love with it. I want you to be as well! Please feel free to contact me prior to booking requests with any questions. I look forward to meeting you- Always Aloha- Dave

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This unit has stairs- contact owner
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Contact owner for Boarding recommendation
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
House is not handicap accessible

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Where the Beach and Nature Collide- pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Where the Beach and Nature Collide-?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Where the Beach and Nature Collide-?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Where the Beach and Nature Collide- located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Outer Banks Beaches. Sandy Run Park and Duck Woods Country Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

Where the Beach and Nature Collide- Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and location will stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn S.

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

Wonderful Stay

I definitely will be booking this place for future stays. I loved how the home was cozy. My favorite part of my stay was enjoying the outdoor covered deck with all the trees surrounding it. This place definitely felt like home. The owners take pride in there rental as well as making there visitors feel welcomed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Great place

We loved our stay! The deck that backed up to the trees was a favorite. We also loved having bikes without the hassle of packing them. The house was very clean and I could tell a lot of thought went into the details of making it a great stay for guests. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

A beautiful tree house!

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage: it was quiet, private, comfortable and really did feel like staying in a tree house. We spent a lot of time on the deck admiring the surrounding forest areas, which were lovely. The cottage is close to the beach, shops and restaurants, but still felt secluded. The kitchen is well stocked. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Beautiful home!

We stayed in Kitty Hawk over the 4th of July and it was a beautiful home! The deck overlooks the peaceful wooded surroundings and it was very relaxing out there… it was my girls’ favorite spot. Dave and Shelli were great at communicating and very welcoming! We were beyond thrilled with our stay. Thank you, guys!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora M.

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

excellent place to stay

So clean place and it have everything what we need
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Family Vacay

A beautiful and clean place to stay. It was perfect for our family of 4. We had everything we need! I would definitely recommend this spot. Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Great place to stay

We loved our stay here! The place was clean, in a great location and had everything you need for an amazing beach trip! The place is close to everything and surrounded by nature. Would 100% stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erma T.

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

Great Get away

My husband and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary at this secluded rental. When we arrived, there was a bottle of wine and a nice note from the host. The rental was extremely clean, and there were many amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilene F.

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

Perfect wedding weekend!

My son’s wedding took place nearby during my stay and this was an amazing location! I hosted a small brunch and all of my guests were envious!! The house is so cool with private outdoor space where you are “in the woods”!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Best rental ever!!

Perfect location! A block away from the beach tucked away in “The Woods” makes for the most peaceful vacation ever! Very clean and so many details have been thought of. Dave and Sheli also made sure an important delivery got to us safely. Already planning our vacation for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

garrett c.

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

AMAZING!

If you rent this property you will be MORE than pleased! I have never seen a rental so CLEAN! The hosts are SUPER helpful The distance to the beach is perfect. The quietness of this house is perfect. We had just the perfect week. 11/10 stars! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Fantastic!

Lovely home with awesome owners! Had a death in the non immediate family and they offered to let me stay an extra night bc we couldn’t come on the original day. They refunded me for the night and was completely with in their rights to not do so! They went above and beyond to make my stay perfect! Highly recommend this home and will be staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

cindy s.

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

PERFECT OBX rental

Communication with host Dave was incredible. Home was gorgeous, clean and very private. We enjoyed breakfast on the deck nestled in the trees, bike riding on a very nearby path & just the quietness of this 2 BR/1Bath house. We never have stayed in a more well stocked VRBO; there was nothing we couldn't find lol. Our hosts made our welcome very special & personal, offered suggestions to local restaurants & shopping when needed. We enjoyed every minute & even relished the only 1 day of rain; allowing us to turn on the fireplace lights & relax. Thank you Dave & Sheli (we'll meet you next time) and Philliy See you next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great, we spoke with him for a while about anything and everything. The house was clean and the deck was great. There are a couple of potted hibiscus plants that we saw hummingsbirds attracted to every day. If we needed anything, the host was super helpful. There’s a beautiful park nearby called sandy run that has fishing and a walking trail/boardwalk through a deciduous forest with educational signs about the wildlife. The shower inside and the outdoor shower were both great. The kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans, silverware, and spices. We spent our first wedding anniversary here for a week(technically our honeymoon because you know how life gets in the way) and we look forward to returning and staying again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was wonderful for my family of three. It was clean, comfortable and had all of the comforts of home. The deck is amazing! We spent a lot of time watching birds and squirrels. The hosts are so kind and thoughtful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, the house and the deck were beautiful. We spent the majority of our time outside on the deck. When it was cool out, the beautiful gas firepit kept us warm. Great amenities, we took advantage of the bikes to ride the lovely trails surrounding the property. I would recommend to anyone looking for a little more privacy yet only 4 minutes from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at "Franklin's Tower"! It was not only as described, but better! The house was so clean and modern, it appeared nearly brand new. We really enjoyed being away from the hustle and bustle of the beach traffic, and the proximity to the bridge made leaving the OBX a breeze.Dave was very responsive to any questions or concerns. The 4 beach chairs came in handy, so we didn't have to bring any with us, and the 4 adult bicycles provided nice afternoon activities.Inside seating was limited, especially for 4 adults, but we spent most of our time on the beautiful deck, where there was plenty of seating.I hope to have the opportunity to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in and out was a breeze. We had everything we needed for our stay. Host were there in case we needed them but also respected our privacy. Great little place for a family or friends vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

François L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really liked the l'ovation and everithing from the house. To do again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! The house was actually really well stocked with spices etc, which made cooking convenient. The owner was incredibly helpful and responsive with the few things we needed. The neighborhood is quiet (other than the frogs and the cicadas) and the space is incredibly private. The only thing missing was the coffee grinder that was in the listing, so we had to pick up a bag of ground coffee - no big deal!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn S.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful stay! This place is beautiful clean in a very quiet neighborhood with a wonderful bike trail! It has everything you need and was a wonderful place for my little family to enjoy the Outer Banks. We cannot wait to come back and we would love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great getaway

A spectacular stay. Our host was accommodating and the property was pristine. My family has stayed in many places over the years all over the Outer Banks and while all were good, this place was great. Clean, comfortable, usable outdoor space, not a bug around, comfortable beds, quiet area, easy to access beaches and amenities. Look forward to our next stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Excellent!

We had a wonderful stay and will definitely come again. Your home was perfect. I really enjoyed the quiet deck surrounded by trees. The walking path nearby was super convenient. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

Great stay

We loved our stay. Perfect size property for two couples and close to many activities in Kity Hawk
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024