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Family & Pet Friendly Cottage, Great Views, Screen Porch, Fenced yard

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Living room view from front door.
Living Room view from front door.
Table and bookshelf behind couch.
View of Living Room from Dining room.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10116 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Popular LocationSea Scape Golf Links11 min walk
  • Popular LocationParadise Fun Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationDuck Boardwalk9 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)84 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3rd Bedroom with Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

4th BR Twin over Full Bed with pull out mattress

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom #1 Front

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2 Front

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Back Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Front Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outside Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Family & Pet Friendly Cottage, Great Views, Screen Porch, Fenced yard

Just a short walk across the street and you're on the beach! Enjoy beach views from the enclosed porch, bedroom and upper deck as well as great sunset views from the upper and lower deck.

Perfect Outer Banks get away for your family to enjoy all that the beach offers. Home is located on North Virginia Dare Trail in Kitty Hawk at 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! Also, large deck under the house to relax out of the sun, play darts or just hangout and enjoy a cool beverage. Mini frigerator in laundry room.

Nice split floor plan with 2 front bedrooms with queen size beds which open directly onto the screened-in porch. The two bedrooms upfront share a bath and the 2 BRs (1 queen bed and one twin over double bed) in back share the other bath. The central living area has plenty of seating for everyone to be together comfortably watching TV or playing games. Each bedroom has its own TV with 2 with cable and two with Roku and DVD players. Also has internet access and WII video games, books and DVD's.

This location offers close proximity to 2 fishing piers, a short drive to Corolla to see the wild horses or to Oregon Inlet for a deep sea fishing trip. You're within walking distance of restaurants, a grocery store and pharmacy.

The cottage is dog-friendly up to two 50 lb dogs only. Pet fee is $125. No other pets allowed. Your memorable family vacation is just a few clicks away.

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. If home is ready earlier you will be notified. 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 pass. 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.

NOTE: All carpet has been replaced with LVP flooring December 2023. Photos will be updated as soon as possible. Comforters, pillows and blankets 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 these items instead. Moneysworth -1-800-833-5233. They are located in Kitty Hawk.

Some other items that are provided include vacuums, hairdryers, x-large dog crate, medium dog crate, fans, 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.

Property manager

Paul and Christine Shiflett
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
2 sets of bunk beds. Lots of DVDs, books, WII.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs only. No other pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking allowed.
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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Glazin' Go-Nuts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sea Scape Golf Links and Sea Scape Links Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, parasailing and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Sea Scape Links Golf Course - 11 min walk
  • Sea Scape Golf Links - 11 min walk
  • Paradise Fun Park - 5 min drive
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 6 min drive
  • Duck Boardwalk - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • Starbucks - 2 min drive
  • Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - 4 min drive
  • Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
  • Black Pelican Seafood Co. - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family & Pet Friendly Cottage, Great Views, Screen Porch, Fenced yard pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Family & Pet Friendly Cottage, Great Views, Screen Porch, Fenced yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & Pet Friendly Cottage, Great Views, Screen Porch, Fenced yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family & Pet Friendly Cottage, Great Views, Screen Porch, Fenced yard located?

This family-friendly Kitty Hawk cottage is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Sea Scape Links Golf Course and Sea Scape Golf Links. Monument to a Century of Flight and Aycock Brown Welcome Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great October visit to Kitty Hawk
This is our second year staying at Shifting Tides. The house is perfect for families and pets. Love the gate systems as well as the upper deck and screened porch ocean views. The owners are responsive and accommodating. Wonderful location and a great October vacation in OBX!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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

tamara s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shifting Tides is A++
We just finished up our fourth straight year at Shifting Tides and each year just keeps getting better and better. The addition of the Tiki bar and extension of the deck on the lower level reminded me of our own Tiki bar set up at home. I mean, I could go on and on about how superb the place is, as well as how awesome it is to deal with Christine and Paul. But I think the best compliment that I can give is you know you’re in a great spot when everything feels very familiar. I love saying “hello” to Mr. Shark when we bring our stuff in, and I give him a fist bump when the week is done and it’s time to go home. Shifting Tides is a gem. See you next year! Todd and Tamara
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul and Christine Shiflett

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We are married and have 4 grown children and 5 grandchildren ranging from age 4 to 22.

We love both the beach and the Blue Ridge mountains which is where we live full-time. We like music and try to go dancing at least one night every weekend. We like to visit with family and friends and go on motorcycle rides as time permits. Paul likes to do a little farming. He has 15 angus cows, 1 bull and a number of calves depending on time of year. I recently retired from the workforce after working for a defense contractor for the last 23 years.

We have been going to the OBX for more than 20 years and feel very fortunate that we were able to purchase this property in December 2019.

Why they chose this property

We have been enjoying the beaches in OBX for more than 20 years. Many of those years have been in the Kitty Hawk area. This location is perfect for us. Easy access to and from 158. Our cottage is located around the 2.5 mile marker on N. Virginia Dare Trail.

It is the perfect location and size. It is large enough to accommodate 10 people comfortably with 4 bedrooms - 3 queen size beds and 2 sets of twin bunk beds, 2 full bathrooms and a outdoor shower, a screened porch with access directly from two front bedrooms or from side deck, upper deck for sunbathing/ocean views and patio/deck area out back where a breeze is always blowing. Perfect location right across the road from the beach and great views. Beach access is only about 250-300 feet away at the Bennett Road crosswalk.

Close to everything you may need including grocery stores, restaurants, family entertainment including movies, putt-putt golf, Wright Brothers Museum, Corolla Wild Mustangs, outlet stores, water parks, etc. If you are on the adventurous side, you can book deep sea fishing trips, offshore/onshore fishing and a nice boat tour to see the dolphins in Manteo.

What makes this property unique

Screened in front porch with bar height stools so you can see see the waves, people watch or just relax under the ceiling fan. Located in a nice family area. No motels/hotels close by.

Upper deck for exceptional beach views. Easy, walking distance to public beach access (5th house from access). Back, ground level deck which has a nice breeze with chairs, picnic table, park-like grill, and outside shower. Fenced in backyard for relaxing on the back patio, sitting on the swing while enjoying the nice breeze. Cornhole boards available and a large spotlight to play after dark.

(Just watch out for sandburs and/or cacti which are native to the area and difficult to control.)

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