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Sand Life - Pelican's Northern Nest -Pet Friendly!

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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Exterior
Living area
Room
This home adopted an endangered Blue Whale; Travel with Purpose as our Guest!
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Paradise Fun Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sand Life - Pelican's Northern Nest -Pet Friendly!

Ground level surf shack apartment located conveniently on the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills yet literally a stone throw away from the Kitty Hawk line! Enjoy ocean sounds right from your kitchen/living room. Skip across the road to private beach access! Knotty pine throughout in this 1955 year old one of a kind space! Easy access to all the OBX has to offer! BONUS - bring your furry four-legged buddy!
The space
This space adopted a Blue Whale - Travel with Purpose when you stay with us and assist in global efforts to help save this beautiful endangered species! No steps to contend with! Covered Tiki bar and propane grill greet you at the entrance which leads into full size kitchen and dining area for four. Spacious living room with smart TV, large couch and rocking chair! Two bedrooms with dresser and closets in each! One king bed and one queen! Your own controlled AC/Heat in every room! One full bath with shower/tub combo (Note - there is one step up into tub).

Enough parking for 1 vehicle preferably.
If your group is larger than 4 there are two other spaces that are available to be rented separately! Inquire with your host if you are interested in these spaces as well!
Guest access
Everything in your space is for your enjoyment including the Tiki Bar, propane grill, and outdoor hose at entrance. Inside is all yours except for the locked owners closet.
Other things to note
One bath towel, wash cloth, beach towel, and beach chair provided per person!

Private beach access for all Pelican guests is directly across from driveways.

Nearest public beach access is Arch St.

If bringing a pet please communicate with your host about this when you book!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Gather used towels: Leave in a pile in hamper or bathroom. Leave beds alone - do not strip!
Throw trash away: Remove all trash from house (kitchen, bathroom, etc) place in dumpster outside of house. Make sure all dishes are clean, dry and put away. Turn all lights off.
Turn all lights off. Set AC to 74 in summer and Heat to 68 in the winter at departure. Lock all doors & windows at your departure. If a key was used please put it back in lockbox.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Detailed house rules will be sent to you via message once your reservation is confirmed. If you have questions prior to booking please ask your host!
Thank you for your interest in our home, please include a list of names and ages in your party and what brings you to the area. 
Any violation of outlined house rules can result in loss of damage deposit to canceled booking with no refund

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property # 3224871vb

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this cottage is on the beach. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Paradise Fun Park and Children at Play Museum. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are also worth visiting. 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

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Paradise Fun Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Children at Play Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 1 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Black Pelican - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sand Life - Pelican's Northern Nest -Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Sand Life - Pelican's Northern Nest -Pet Friendly!?

As of 14 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Life - Pelican's Northern Nest -Pet Friendly! on 15 December 2025 start from NZ$539.33, 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.

What time is check-in at Sand Life - Pelican's Northern Nest -Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sand Life - Pelican's Northern Nest -Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sand Life - Pelican's Northern Nest -Pet Friendly! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kill Devil Hills cottage is just steps away from Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Beach. Avalon Fishing Pier and Paradise Fun Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was wonderful with the beach just across the road and over a sand dune. Nice find for a last-minute weekend getaway for our small family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First off, our host Gia was on the ball…! Very attentive and pretty quick answering any questions we had. We loved the house and its beachy, fun vibe! It’s the next best thing to being directly on the beach! Short 2 minute walk from door to sand! We would stay here again and we highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh V.

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

Beautiful stay

Beautiful property and location! Absolutely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kolbi P.

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

Beach Trip

Had a great time with the family, great location to the beach and plenty of other fun activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tayler V.

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

Amazing Stay and Amazing Hospitality

My father, my dog, and I all stayed at Gia’s property and we could not have had a better experience. The unit was clean and suited our needs perfectly, and was also accurate to the listing. We were right across from the beach which was a lovely addition to the trip. The best part of the trip was Gia’s hospitality and kindness towards us, she made us feel right at home in the Outer Banks. We would love to stay at one of her properties again in the future. 10/10 would recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

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

Lovely Short Stay

We were so happy to find a home that not only allowed short stays – just three nights – but also our Sweet mini doodle and literally a stones. Throw up a Dune and on the beach. Perfect house for a couple even the linens were quality! And the communication with the host was always immediate and first rate. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

June B.

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

Perfect relaxing getaway!

The home was cozy and comfortable with everything we needed for a perfect weekend. Fully stocked kitchen made it easy to cook but location made it easy to find outside places to eat and shop. Description said it was a “skip” to private beach access which was such a luxury! Being pet friendly was such a necessary part for me and I am thankful my pup could come along!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

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

10/10 would book again

First of all I cannot say enough about how great our host Gia was. She was super attentive and even helped us after checkout when my fiancé accidentally left something behind. The place is clean, quiet, and literally steps away from the ocean! The kitchen had everything we needed to make meals and clean up after ourselves. We stayed in the king room and the bed was really comfortable. The bedrooms and living areas are good sized and do not feel cramped. This place was the more than enough space for us and our two dogs. This is the first time we've stayed in Kill Devil Hills and it was a great experience. Everyone is so friendly and will strike up a conversation with you. I would argue that KDH has some of the best seafood in the country, so make sure to check out some local places! We recommend Chili Peppers, Awful Arthur's, and Jimmy's Seafood Buffet. Happy travels!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dana m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The kitchen was fine. We didn’t really use it. The description of this property needs to be changed. The only view from the kitchen and living room windows is that of hiway 12 and the large sand dune. You can not see sand and surf from the Pelican’s Nest. It is a short walk to the beach though. Everything else about the unit was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was awesome- a perfect get away to escape the world for awhile - will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gia Nicole Palacorolla

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HELLO There! I moved to the OBX from Ellicott City, MD in 2013. I studied Human Nutrition, Foods & Exercise with an emphasis in Exercise & Health Promotion at Virginia Tech & put that knowledge to work on a daily basis as a Pilates Instructor at the only classical Pilates Studio in the OBX, The Presidio of Pilates! In addition to my education, my love for business & entrepreneurial spirit led me to Hosting! I CoHost multiple spaces in locations throughout the United States and as a Professional Referrer of hosting I take great joy in teaching folks how to start their own business hosting by themselves or with assistance. I have taught a course at the local church - The Path To Financial Freedom! I LOVE to TRAVEL - so reach out if you would like me to teach a course in YOUR home town in the US or Internationally!
Things that bring me great joy:
1. My relationships with my K9 Medusa, kitties Oli & Sassy, close friends & family, clients & guests!
2. Water (referring to all large bodies of water....not the beverage! ;)
3. Beach walks & Podcasts!
4. Meditation
5. Pilates
6. Quotes!!
I am grateful for every guest, & potential new host, I correspond with! I look forward to hosting YOU, your loved ones, and many more in the months and years to come...truly a labor of love! Should you need assistance in hosting your own property, I would be delighted to help you with that AS WELL!
Travel quotes that inspire:
~A good traveler has no fixed plans, & is not intent on arriving.
Laozi
~Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over & over again in the quietest chambers, that the mind can never break off from the journey.
Pat Conroy
~All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.
Martin Buber
~Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, & that has made all the difference.
Robert Frost
~Remember that happiness is a way of travel - not a destination.
Roy M. Goodman

Why they chose this property

Centrally located spot beach triplex on the line of Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk Beach with it's own private beach access! Perfect spot to getaway to the OBX with your pup!

What makes this property unique

* Knowledge of local area

* Discounts with local businesses

Languages:

English

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