Perfect for family beach vacations. Spacious updated house, short walk to beach!

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View of downstairs living room from second floor staircase landing

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16279 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Avalon Fishing Pier13 min walk
Wright Brothers National Memorial5 min drive
Nags Head Woods Preserve8 min drive
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds and 3 Double Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

Convertible bed(s)

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Great single-family home for get-togethers at the beach! Short walk to the ocean. Newly renovated amazing kitchen and bathroom! Originally, a two-bedroom flat roof cottage the "Kneas Family Cottage" has evolved into the perfect beach vacation location for families hosting five bedrooms and 3 full baths, one-half bath + an outside shower. With a beautiful deck overlooking a large grassy lot, it is walking distance (1800 feet) to the beach, you may also drive and park at the 5th street beach access. Short walk to the Sound, and shopping making it the ideal affordable rental home for large families.

The first-floor living area and newly renovated kitchen are a large open "L" shaped area with plenty of seating for dining, TV, reading area, and gaming. Two bedrooms and one and a half baths are located on the first floor. One of these bedrooms is ideal for children as it hosts 2 full-size beds and three singles. There is also an outside shower to use when returning from the beach. On the second floor, the cozy living area with TV opens to the sun deck. Two of the bedrooms (one queen and one full) are off the second living area with one full bathroom. The third bedroom (queen bed) and bath (master)is separated from the living area for more privacy. Ideal for two families to share the home and have private areas for relaxing. https://obxbeachaccess.com/kill-devil-hills-beach-access/

Keywords: Newly Renovated Kitchen, Short walk to the beach

Property manager

Judi

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

$89 non-refundable pet fee, only 2 dogs allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Floors swept of excess sand, refrigerator empty and wiped out. Trash taken out pick up is Tuesday and Friday morning before 7 am

The refrigerator must be cleaned and emptied out prior to departure. Grill cleaned after use $250 fine will be applied. Bedspreads back on the bed

Dogs must be crated when left alone in the house, have proof of flea treatment prior to arrival. Clean up after the pet in the yard before departure.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Nags Head Woods Preserve, while Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Paradise Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

Avalon Fishing Pier - 13 min walk
Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 3 min drive
Destination Fun - 4 min drive
Wright Brothers National Memorial - 5 min drive
Nags Head Woods Preserve - 8 min drive

Getting around

Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

Jolly Roger - 9 min walk
Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - 4 min drive
Dunkin' - 2 min drive
Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - 3 min drive
Outer Banks Brewing Station - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect for family beach vacations. Spacious updated house, short walk to beach! 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 Perfect for family beach vacations. Spacious updated house, short walk to beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect for family beach vacations. Spacious updated house, short walk to beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect for family beach vacations. Spacious updated house, short walk to beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Glazin' Go-Nuts. Avalon Fishing Pier and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Vipin P.

1 April 2024

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

Outerbanks inspring break 2024

It was a great stay. The property was located at the center and near to most of the grocery stores. Everyone in our group 7 adults and 6 kids enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

23 September 2023

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

R and R

Excellent location with easy walking to beach and nearby stores. House had plenty of space for everyone.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelangelo H.

20 September 2023

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

Great Location!

Great location and beautiful house. Was perfect for the weekend with family and friends!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted J.

7 September 2023

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

Great house for a large family

Our family of 15 loved staying here for our week-long summer vacation. The property is in an ideal location for easy access to everything OBX has to offer. An easy walk to the beach, grocery stores nearby, pretty much anything we needed was very close. Looking forward to coming back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

31 August 2023

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

Great stay for relaxing beach trip

This property was perfect for our week away. Its nearby tons of convenient stores and a short walk to the beach. The property was accurate, clean, and perfect for our group. Will definitely recommend to others.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Judi

For over 40 years the Kneas family has vacationed at the Outer Banks in Kill Devils Hills, NC. Elizabeth and Harvey Kneas purchased this vacation home in the 1960s just after the historic Ash Wednesday storm. The Kneas' brought the house as a vacation home while residing in Portsmouth, Virginia, about 1 1/2 hours north of the OBX. Originally, a two-bedroom flat roof cottage, the family has designed and remodeled the home into a perfect family gathering location. The Kneas family has spent many years at the 'cottage' hosting reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, and just summer fun beach time together. Sons Butch and Jim grew up spending lazy summer days at the beach and later working as lifeguards, bartenders, and other odd jobs through high school and their college years. Now the Kneas' grandchildren and great-grandchildren enjoy the cottage; this third generation is learning to body surf, build sandcastles, play putt-putt, and enjoy all the OBX has to offer.

Why they chose this property

Just updated large single-family home, only 1800 feet from 5th Street public beach access, a short walk. Perfect for wedding guests, family reunions and large groups. You may cross the highway with the pedestrian signal. Also a short walk to the sound. Newly renovated kitchen. Close to many restaurants and shopping, great bike paths and a short walk to the Sound.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to both the beach, sound and shopping makes it the ideal OBX home. Located at mile post 6 1/2 it is close to the Wright Brothers Memorial, several miles of bike paths, and Jockey's Ridge for hang gliding and kite flying. Minutes away from Oregon Inlet where you can drive on the beautiful beaches, fish from the shoreline or charter a deep sea fishing boat.

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