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Bookings open! At beach access with lifeguard!Fenced in yard & screened porch

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Exterior
Exterior
Sandy Bottom OLD LOOK prior to painting
Exterior detail
Great place for morning coffee!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

sleeper sofa

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bookings open! At beach access with lifeguard!Fenced in yard & screened porch

This charming (non-smoking) 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage has a large fenced in backyard and screened in back porch for that early morning coffee or afternoon beverage. Backyard is sod grass with no briars! Great for small mature families, 3 couples and/or people with difficulty climbing many steps. NO PARTY GROUPS/ NO PETS ! No CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES! Brand new modern kitchen that is fully equipped. New outdoor decks and wonderful living area for the entire family to gather. Outdoor grilling and picnic table are out back for a family crab boil! . Master bedroom has it's own private entrance to the screened porch so you don't disturb your guest if you rise early for that beautiful sunrise over the Atlantic. Large hammock that can be taken out back to soak up the sun! The outdoor shower is also connected to the screened porch so you don't have to go outside to get to it. Also, there is seating on the shaded front porch to kick back in the a.m. First house off beach road and beach access right at a lifeguard stand makes it easy to get to the sand! We are across the street from The Sea Ranch Resort.
We provide beach chairs and some toys for your beach trip. Bath linens and kitchen towels are provided. Kitchen staples are provided to get you started. Full size washer and dryer in laundry closet , clothesline out back and one on screened porch for all those wet suits and towels. YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN SHEETS AND BEACH TOWELS !! If you choose to use bath towels provided, you must allow enough time on checkout day to wash, dry and restock them on shelf before departure.
NO PETS ALLOWED however, there are some very nice boarding facilities within minutes of the cottage if you want your pets close to check on.
The local YMCA is just a few miles away and offers weekly packages for an additional fee for those families wanting pool time.We are also a 20 minute drive from the new Outer Banks water park. However, you are across the street from the OCEAN!
Sandy Bottoms bright and happy decor is constantly changing. We always have a project to improve and upgrade our second home. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! There is one camera on the front porch, and one camera on the back porch for outside security ****WE ARE ONLY ON VRBO/HOMEAWAY FAMILY SITES****BE AWARE OF SCAMS!!

Property manager

Keturah Epps
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must eat at table-not on couches!!!
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Events

No events allowed
Clean up behind yourself!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking ONLY allowed outside- trays on back porch
1.***NO PETS !! property is monitored, and we will be alerted which will forfeit your stay! 2. ** NO CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES!!****
* no REARRANGING!!! * Clean out grill and dump in metal bucket-dump cool ashes in trash* DO NOT CARVE ON LIVE EDGE BARS!!! * **NO SMOKING !!!!
**NO RUNNING A/C OR HEAT WITH WINDOWS OR DOORS OPEN* WE WILL BE ALERTED OF THIS!!! NO wet suits/sunscreen/food on couches!

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
Note from host: Clean up behind yourself!
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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this cottage is near the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Monument to a Century of Flight are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop. Travelling with kids? Consider Paradise Fun Park and Children at Play Museum. 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

  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Destination Fun - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Booking for 2025!At beach access with lifeguard!Fenced in yard & screened porch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Booking for 2025!At beach access with lifeguard!Fenced in yard & screened porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Booking for 2025!At beach access with lifeguard!Fenced in yard & screened porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Booking for 2025!At beach access with lifeguard!Fenced in yard & screened porch located?

This family-friendly Kill Devil Hills cottage is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Avalon Fishing Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phillip G.

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

Great Vacation!

Perfect location, easy access to the beach and other surrounding activities. The house was set up perfect for our family and had everything you could need to enjoy your stay. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindy K.

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

Cute beach cottage

Such a cute little beach cottage! It's decorated beautifully and is right across from beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

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

Great Place

Very nice location and place for our small family get together.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia W.

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

OBX Labor Day

Charming house in a great location. Owner takes pride in their house and it shows. We plan on coming next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Great vacation

Great place with easy access to the beach and all of the amenities you would possible need for a stay at the neach. We all had a blast. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia S.

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

Great location!

Property is nice and clean. The attention to details to make your stay perfect. You can tell the owners take a lot of pride in this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip G.

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

Perfect for our young family

This is our 2nd stay and we plan to keep coming back! The house has everything we could want for our young family and is easy access to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold J.

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

Absolutely amazing!!!

The cottage is beautifully decorated! Wonderful modern kitchen!! Lots of space and amenities! Great location for beach access. Will definitely recommend to future renters/hoping one will be us again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy b.

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

great place to enjoy obx

wonderful place
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Great OBX Getaway

This was a great place that is a super short walk to the beach. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley T., Branchville, VA

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

Wonderful cottage

This cottage is so cute and the location is perfect! Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denver D.

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

Repeater

Third year in a row staying here, and we continue to be satisfied with everything! Highly recommend, location is hard to beat relative to the beach access and nearby amenities. Owner does a great job with the home, and seems to add new things yearly to the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., Girard

Great Vacation!

Spent a wonderful 3 days at this great little place. Location is perfect - close to the beach and lots of things to do. Will definitely keep this place in mind for a future trip to the Outer Banks.

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

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

Cozy home close to the beach!

The beach house was great - well equipped and very comfy. The location was excellent - right across the street from beach access, close to a couple bars and restaurants and close to grocery stores. We had a great stay - thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth R.

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

Get away

This was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith U.

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

Great place

Clean. Close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne J.

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

Perfect location!

Only a short walk to the beach, but wonderful and relaxing stay at Sandy Bottoms as well. The house is warm and inviting......beautifully furnished and accommodating. Any thing you need, besides the beach, is nearby. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli G.

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

Great location and house!

We loved our visit to Sandy Bottoms! The house has a great flow, cute decor, awesome yard, and is right across from the beach. Couldn’t ask for more
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole B.

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

Beach house Kill Devil Hills

Wonderful beachhouse. Very clean. The house is a 2 minute walk to the beach. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M., Fairfax, VA

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

Sandy Bottoms is the best in OBX

Another great stay at Sandy Bottoms! We love the the house and the location - walking distance to the beach, stores, and restaurants! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Kelli C.

Sandy Bottoms

The location was conveniently located and the outdoor shower was lovely.

10/10 Excellent

Christine M., Fairfax, VA

Wonderful cottage!

We had a great vacation at Sandy Bottoms! The cottage was lovely and well provisioned. So comfortable and relaxing! Thanks to the Epps family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

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

Cute

Very clean and well maintained property. Close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

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

Return Guests

We love staying at Sandy Bottoms! The house is comfortable, nicely decorated, and very conveniently located for easy beach access. We also enjoy the well maintained backyard and screened-in back porch. We look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eun H.

The house is clean and has everything we need. We want to come back next year!

Beach is in walking distance and many shops are nearby. It was convenient to move around.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Keturah Epps

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The Epps are high school sweethearts who have been married for over 20 years with two teenagers. Their love of the beach fueled their goal-oriented personalities, hence, FINALLY....Sandy Bottoms beach cottage.

Why they chose this property

A beach cottage had been a dream of The Epps for years and finally when this low level bungalow became available, it seemed perfect especially with bad knees in the family! :) There were so many ironic things that pointed them towards Sandy Bottoms. It's quaintness and proximity to the beach made it clear that there would be lots of fun times at the beach to experience!

What makes this property unique

Location,location,location !!! Close walk to the beach,grocery store , Jolly Roger Restaurant and The Sea Ranch Resort . Also, the big back porch could accommodate rainy days in a hammock..

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests