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Beach Retreat - OceanFront Cottage

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A wooden deck with a view of the beach and ocean.
A living room with a blue sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a poster on the wall.
A living room with a TV, blue sofa, wooden floors, and a ceiling fan.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden ceiling, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden island, pendant lighting, and a dining area with chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kitty Hawk Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Paradise Fun Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this cottage is on the beach. Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Outer Banks Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve and Nags Head Woods Preserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Full Throttle Speedway, or consider a night out at Jolly Roger Restaurant.
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Map
Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Paradise Fun Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Holy Redeemer Catholic Church - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 19 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Retreat - OceanFront Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at Beach Retreat - OceanFront Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Retreat - OceanFront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Retreat - OceanFront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Retreat - OceanFront Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Kitty Hawk Beach and Paradise Fun Park. Kill Devil Hills Beach and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great great great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
Thanks for being a great guest year after year. Hope to have you back again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t beat the location! Was absolutely perfect! Per friendly, totally. Owner a pleasure to work with. Would stay here again and again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
Thank You! Would love to host you again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is unbeatable!!! Steps from the beach. Spacious outdoor/gated patio to enjoy sunrises/sunsets. Super appreciative that this property is also pet friendly! House was better than expected based on the photos! Very close to many restaurants/stores. Definitely would return in the future! Thank you, Mark!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
Thank you. Hope to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

We absolutely loved our stay at the Beach Retreat. The view and location was amazing. It had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Thanks Michael! Hope to have you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our time here! The location couldn’t have been better! It was just steps from the beach, which made everything super easy and relaxing. Check-in was a breeze, and the house had everything we needed. The owner was great at communicating and made sure we had all the info ahead of time. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Great location...nice house. Mark is great to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2022
Thank You Mary! Come on back next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

Beach Retreat is a great cottage, very convenient to everything we wanted: nice restaurants, antique stores, Duck, etc. We loved being able to just walk out the back porch and onto the beach! The property was well stocked with everything needed for a wonderful stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location!!

Right on the beach! The cottage was cozy and comfortable. Hurricane Ian just made us shorten our stay by a day, but can't control the weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2022
Thanks Shelby. Glad you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The closest my family and I had ever been to the beach! Convenient and awesome covered back porch. Our dog loved the porch as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location, Location, Location

The house was definitely rustic but the location is the absolute best! Perfect for our week with our dog - with the porches secured with gates so that he could enjoy the views without escaping! Steps to the beach, beautiful views from the covered porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2021
Thank You Tammy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

The house is a prefect small cottage. Loved everything about the location and the house. Very much enjoyed a relaxing day on the beach with my puppy dog and boyfriend. Thank you for sharing your vacation home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2021
Thank You Eva! Come back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in February/March

We had a great stay. Loved the house, very comfortable. Had everything we needed. Thanks for allowing pets. Mark was very responsive on the single question we had. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven on Earth

This is an amazing place, steps from the water. With a covered and completely enclosed deck it's a fantastic place for our pup and to watch the spectacular sunrise each morning. Comfy beds, great shower, and plenty of room. The owner is great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage, perfect location!

We could not have loved our stay more! The cottage was perfect for our family, kids, dogs. The recent updates were a great bonus. We felt at home and also perfectly relaxed on the back deck watching the sunrise and enjoying the best view! The deck was dog friendly and enclosed so we could all sit out there together. The location is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2022
Thank you Jamie. Come on back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

The house is a great little 2 bedroom, perfectly located to step off of the porch and into the sand. A beach lovers dream. Mark was quick to respond with any questions or concerns. Definitely recommend for that old outer banks feel. Close to good restaurants
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

This property was great and probably one of the best places I stayed at while visiting OBX. Right on the beach - it was perfect for drinking coffee and watching the sunrise and hanging on the beach all day. It’s also super close to great restaurants and shopping. The home was clean and perfect size for my husband and pups. We will have to make another visit back as the weather didn’t quite cooperate, but we loved everything about this place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thanks Liza! Come on back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot right on the beach

As others have mentioned, you really can't beat the location of this place. Being right on the beach allowed my family and I to spend 8+ hours a day on the beach and in the water. Covered deck allows a shaded break from the sun, while still enjoying the beach. It's also just a short walk to several restaurants, coffee place, etc. Enjoyed a great stay here! Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2021
Thanks Craig! Would enjoy having you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our vacation

Beautiful beach front porch. Very nice relaxing house...terrific shower. Hope to be back next year. Thanks Mark. Mary & Rick Webber.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2021
Thanks Mary and Rick!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location, needs work

Easy renting . Older house that needs repairs ; however the location made up for everything else. Great location could use some beach furniture for guest use or tell guest to bring their own
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another memorable holiday!

Another memorable holiday at the Beach Retreat. This is our go-to OBX getaway. The recent upgrades make it feel like a brand new place, while retaining that original beach cottage charm! And speaking of charm, Mark is one of the most gracious hosts you will ever meet. I can't say enough, except that our best kept secret is secret no more!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2023
Thanks Delores! Glad to have you and Hap back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location can't be beat

I had a lovely week here. The place is not posh or glamorous, but it's clean and cute and in a breathtaking spot. The owner is friendly and responsive to messages. In an area of huge and exorbitant rentals, it's perfect for travelers who want a smaller and more affordable space. The front porch 100 yards from the surf is magical.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2021
Thank you Paula!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location, location!

My second stay here, and the view from the porch can't be beat. Literally steps from the water. The house is clean and cute, perfect for those who need a smaller space. Nice cold AC. Responsive and friendly owner. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy Solo Getaway!

I headed to the beach in search of solitude, and this cozy home delivered. The sunrise and sunset views were killer, and proximity to the beach doesn't get any better. The kitchen was well-appointed for home cooking, and bed was comfy. The home could use a little TLC but has all the basics covered. Mark was responsive when a small maintenance issue popped up, and I appreciated his quick communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Can’t beat the location

Cannot ask for a better location.. roll out of bed onto the beach! Upon our arrival we had to purchase ant traps and room freshener spray... someone prior to us had obviously had a dog between the smell and dog hair. Truly loved the beach and location but the house could use some tlc.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2020
Thanks for feedback. Always looking to improve the guest experience. Owner had housekeeping provide ant traps within 24 hours. Comforters washed. House is cleaned and disinfected every week. Price point below market value.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Spot

For clarity and transparency, my wife, my dog, and I were the only occupants. This house was PERFECT. I know on occasion people are fooled are by photos or vague descriptions, but this was the opposite of that. The home was exactly as described and even better upon arrival. Right on the beach with a gorgeous deck to see the sunrise and sunset, perfectly furnished with a plenty of room for a family of 4 to 5. Professional and clean I hope to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2023
Thanks Robert! Hope to have you back again.
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