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Highlights
Top rated beach location
Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
Private garden
A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Kitty Hawk Beach
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Deck or patio
Dog-friendly
Barbecue
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Kitchen
Explore the area
Kill Devil Hills, NC
Glazin' Go-Nuts
Place, Glazin' Go-Nuts
9 min walk
Avalon Fishing Pier
Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
12 min walk
Kitty Hawk Beach
Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
15 min walk
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
31 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
+1
2 Single Beds and 3 Double Beds
Portable beds
1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Outdoor shower
Bathroom 5
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
July 5-11 open Perfect for family gatherings! Dog friendly. Short walk to beach!
Great single-family home for get-togethers at the beach! Short walk to the ocean approximately 1800 feet. Newly renovated, amazing kitchen, bathroom, and flooring! 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
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$89 non-refundable pet fee, only 2 dogs allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please sweep any excess sand in the rooms. Put trash in the outside bins and place them on Elizabeth City street side of the house. Trash pick up is Friday's and Tuesday’s.
Close windows and blinds. Place tv remotes and sign out of any apps or put back on HDMI 1 if you changed. Put dishes away in cupboards. Put bedspreads back on the beds.
Clean up any pet fecal matter left in yard. Lock doors. If any mattress covers got soiled please try and wash or let me know.Please let me know if any damages.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 300188vb
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Kill Devil Hills
Located in Avalon Beach, a neighbourhood in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Outer Banks Mall and Outlets Nags Head are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kitty Hawk Beach and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
The Jolly Roger Restaurant - 8 min walk
Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - 2 min drive
Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - 3 min drive
Circle K - 9 min walk
Blue Crab - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is July 5-11 open Perfect for family gatherings! Dog friendly. Short walk to beach! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at July 5-11 open Perfect for family gatherings! Dog friendly. Short walk to beach!?
As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at July 5-11 open Perfect for family gatherings! Dog friendly. Short walk to beach! on 3 September 2026 start from NZ$907, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at July 5-11 open Perfect for family gatherings! Dog friendly. Short walk to beach!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at July 5-11 open Perfect for family gatherings! Dog friendly. Short walk to beach!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at July 5-11 open Perfect for family gatherings! Dog friendly. Short walk to beach!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is July 5-11 open Perfect for family gatherings! Dog friendly. Short walk to beach! located?
Located in Avalon Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of beach and Kitty Hawk Beach. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Jolly Roger Restaurant are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful house. Room enough for are family and friends. A short walk to the beach. We got to bring our dog with us.
Chastity R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
Thank you for renting our vacation home, we are glad you enjoyed your visit to the OBX. We agree that the home provides a great place to experience family memories together at the beach. The walk to the beach is an easy one and we are glad you were able to enjoy it! We hope you come back some day to visit us again.
Loved the layout of the house! It fit our needs perfectly and loved the driveway being around it as opposed to one long one. It was perfect for short walks to the beach, Target, Wawa, and around the neighborhood to the sound. Thank you so much for letting us stay! Would highly recommend!
The property was perfect for our family getaway. Judi was a great host, very responsive and had a lot of great recommendations for things to see and do in the area.
This was a wonderful property that is very clean and well kept!
Jacob B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thank you for staying in our vacation home, we hope you come back in the future. We offer a 10% discount for returning guests. We are glad our home met your needs and you have many wonderful memories from your time in the OBX.
Our family stayed for 6 days to celebrate my son's recent high school graduation. The home was exactly as described and Judi was a great host.
Kathryn R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jeremy L.
20 May 2019
Great Place to Stay
Our group loved the place. We enjoyed the bedroom/nooks through the house.
Jeremy L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you for renting our vacation home, we were happy to have you as guests. You are welcome to come back anytime and enjoy the amazing OBX.
Judi and Jim Kneas
It was a great place to stay, close to everything like the beach, bike riding, movie theater, and stores. The house was big enough for our entire family. There's plenty of sleeping areas and even extra mattresses for a large family like mine. This house was perfect for a large family. I would highly recommend staying there again.
The property was clean with plenty of beds and sitting areas and the A/C worked great. Great for a large family or friend gathering.
Robyn I.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2024
Thank you for staying at our OBX vacation home. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome to come back anytime in the future. We agree it is a great place to make family memories and spend time together at the beach
Plenty of space for 13 to sleep, eat, and hangout.
We had a great time being close to the beach, dunes, and restaurants.
Diem C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you for renting our home, we are glad you enjoyed your time in the OBX. We offer a 10% discount for returning guests, so keep us in mind if you return to the beach.
This is a very nice place. Close to the beach and many stores. Not far from attractions like Wright Brothers and state parks. Adults and kids were all happy. We all had plenty of room for downtime at the house and more than enough room for sleeping. It was a big hit for our family.
Twila R.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you for staying in our vacation home, our family agrees with you that it is the best place for building family memories together as the house allows for gathering space and still offers some space for downtown. We enjoyed having you as guests!
We came in as a party of twelve and left with no complaints at all. The house is a ten-minute walk from both the beach and Target, and a short drive to plenty of other activities. It has plenty of rooms with great air ventilation, wifi and utilities, and a great shower/bathroom count that never inconvenienced us. Would absolutely recommend for summer trips.
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.
Andrew G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our vacation home. We agree it is a great location to so many things to do in the OBX. It is family and group friendly with lots of space to make your stay enjoyable. Our family gatherings are cherished by the memories we make at the house. Thank you for being our guests.
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.
Wonderful location, space, and amenities for family with various ages/generations! Will definitely be returning!
COURTNEY W.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you for staying at our vacation home. We loved having you as our guests.
About the host
Hosted by Judi
For over 60 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 and bathrooms to include new flooring. 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 for large family get togethers. 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.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests