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Renovated, Pet-Friendly, with HOT TUB - Highly Walkable Location

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6109.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Renovated, Pet-Friendly, with HOT TUB - Highly Walkable Location

Welcome to our saltbox-style cottage in Kill Devil Hills — one of our favorite neighborhoods on the Outer Banks. We've thoughtfully outfitted this home with everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay.

The cottage features quality touches throughout, from durable flooring to memory foam mattresses that are cleaned and encased for added peace of mind. Cleanliness is one of our top priorities, and we maintain a high standard we know our guests appreciate.

As experienced local hosts, we’ve managed vacation homes across the Outer Banks since 2014. We take great pride in being responsive, professional, and attentive to every detail of your stay.

Learn more about this property, view FAQs, and browse our local recommendations: https://preserveproperty.co/

Neighborhood Highlights
You’ll love the location. The beach access is just 0.5 miles (about a 10-minute walk) from the house. On your way, you’ll pass Dunkin Donuts, Ashley’s Espresso Parlour (serving coffee, wine, and beer), and Mom’s Sweet Shop, a fun retail boutique and ice cream spot.

Also within walking distance are great local restaurants like Henry’s Restaurant, Two Roads Tavern, and Chili Peppers, along with Seagate North Shopping Center. For family fun, head to Paradise Golf & Arcade nearby, featuring mini golf, bumper cars, go-karts, and games.

To explore the sound side, use the nearby pedestrian crosswalk and enjoy the Bay Drive Multi-Use Path, a scenic 2.5-mile route perfect for biking or walking. Two public sound accesses are nearby:

The access to the right is walkable but has no parking.

The access to the left has a dock, gazebo, swimming area, and limited parking — a perfect sunset spot or kayak launch.

You can also bike to the Wright Brothers National Memorial, accessible via the back entrance off the airfield on W. First Street.

Owner Notes
Yard Notice: The yard is currently in transition after years of overgrowth. We recommend guests use the concrete patio area under the house instead, which includes a picnic table, hot tub, and bar seating.

Parking is limited to three vehicles. Please note: no yard or street parking is available.

House Rules & Community Guidelines
This home is not suitable for parties, events, or illegal activity. Our neighborhood includes year-round residents, second homeowners, and a small number of rentals. We ask all guests to respect the peaceful environment and our town’s quiet hours starting at 10:00 PM.

Pet Policy
We’re dog lovers and welcome well-behaved pets! However, please don’t leave dogs unattended and barking indoors — it can disturb the neighbors. On hot days, plan accordingly to keep your pet safe and comfortable.

All pets must be flea- and tick-free and on preventative treatment. If post-stay pest treatment is required, a fee will apply.

Property manager

Natalie Painter

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
See our full set of house rules: www.vacationontheOBX.com

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this cottage is near the beach. Jennette's Pier and Paradise Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Outer Banks Mall and Scarborough Lane Shoppes. Travelling with kids? Consider Children at Play Museum, or check out an event or a game at Full Throttle Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Destination Fun - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated, Pet-Friendly, with HOT TUB - Highly Walkable Location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Renovated, Pet-Friendly, with HOT TUB - Highly Walkable Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated, Pet-Friendly, with HOT TUB - Highly Walkable Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renovated, Pet-Friendly, with HOT TUB - Highly Walkable Location located?

This family-friendly Kill Devil Hills cottage is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Paradise Fun Park and Outer Banks Beaches. Kitty Hawk Beach and Glazin' Go-Nuts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with a good feel. Close to both the ocean and the sound. No yard but they mentioned that in the description.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Great location

Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay at Write Off the Beach

We had a great stay at Write Off the Beach! House was just as great as pictured! We loved the hot tub and location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Preeti R.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Good fit for our family of 5. Loved the walking distance to to beach, coffee and mini golf. Beds were very comfortable too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mallory E.

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

The BEST stay

The house was incredible! We couldn't have been any happier and the location is IDEAL! I can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Lovely beach getaway

We enjoyed our stay very much. We had everything we needed and were very comfortable. There was so much to do in the area and a lot of it was walking distance, including the beach itself. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

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

Great house!

Convenient location, house was and clean and comfortable, owners were very responsive. Had four teenagers with us and they loved being able to walk to the go kart/arcade/mini golf place and Dunkin Donuts at the top of the street. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Great House!

We went to KDH for a few days over Spring Break. The house was very clean and well-equipped with anything you may need. It is in a nice neighborhood, perfect for walking. Lots of restaurants and activities very close by also!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

Great spot to stay in Outer Banks

We had a great time staying here for about a week. The house was exactly as described in the description and was very clean and the remodeling was very nice and everything felt very fresh and new. The house is a very easy walk to a couple mile path that goes right along the bay, great for walking, running or bike riding. The owner is very nice and checked in with me to make sure the experience was going well. Check in and check out we’re easy too. Very glad we decided to stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Amazing stay

My family of 5 traveled at the end of June. We found the property to be exactly as described and loved the fact that it was in a quiet neighborhood. The check-in process started to feel tough when the door code wouldn’t work but Natalie was immediate with her response and solution. She’s a top notch, quick communicator. The house was close to everything, had very comfortable mattresses on all beds, and we absolutely loved the hot tub. We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan l.

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

Great place with easy beach access

Lovely small home newly renovated inside with a wonderful carport/hottub area! Easy 5 minute walk to beach /coffee shop with direct straight access from the west side of highway with pedestrian crosswalk and traffic light! You want this if renting on west side! Listing Description was on point and owner response was great. Ideal location for obx. Lovely all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danyelle C.

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

Perfect Vacay Before the Start of School Year

A perfect way to end summer vacation before a busy school year starts. The beach house was well appointed and very clean. The owners did a great job at communicating expectations, the check-in process, and the amenities available. The hot tub was serviced well and clean. The house is on a quiet street near the sound and a short walk to the beach. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

George S.

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

Very Nice Stat

Very nice place with very responsive owners. Had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crista O.

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

Just what our family needed!

This was perfect for our family of 5 (three teen boys). We rented bikes for the week which made it super easy to get around. Loved the bay side bike path and the straight shot to the ocean beach. Mini golf & shops were also close... we loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Natalie Painter

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Welcome! We are thrilled that you booked our Outer Banks beach home! We hope that you will take time to disconnect from work and daily life to reconnect with nature and one another! As a seasoned vacation rental owner, I have stocked our cottage with all the essentials you will need for a comfortable stay.

Grant and I live on the Outer Banks full-time with our growing family. I am in real estate sales, while Grant is a general contractor and home builder. We purchased this property in Spring, 2022 and immediately began an extensive renovation! All with you in mind! We are hands-on owners and work closely with the management company to keep our property in pristine condition.

Please take the time to review this Welcome Guide. It is packed with information about our cottage and our area.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property in May, 2022 and took on an ambitious renovation plan. Wait until you see the BEFORE photos in our Welcome Guide. We purchased this property, just a few properties away from our home here on the Outer Banks, as an extra property for our very large extended family. Grant and I are both 1/5 children in each of our family. We both grew up vacationing here and moved permanently in 2014. We are excited to have the extra accommodating to continue to enjoy the Outer Banks with our friends and family.

What makes this property unique

This LOCATION is our absolute favorite area on the main beach. As a REALTOR, I see many homes across our barrier island. We love having the ability to walk or bike to all of our favorite shops, some listed in the description.

Languages:

English