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Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset

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A garden with a stone pathway leading to a wooden fence overlooking a body of water.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large bookshelf, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A spacious kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a fireplace.
A large, two-story brick house with a prominent front porch and a driveway leading to a red car.
A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, dark cabinetry, and a large island with a built-in oven.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kitty Hawk Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Paradise Fun Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom master lower level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom master main floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom upper level left front

2 Single Beds

Bedroom upper level left rear

1 King Bed

Bedroom upper level right front

1 Double Bed

Bedroom upper level right rear

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom lower level left side hall

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom lower level master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom main floor master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom main floor powder room

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom upper level left side hall bath

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom upper level left side jack&jill between king&twin r

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom upper level right side hall

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

enclosed lg outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

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About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Paradise Fun Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Outer Banks Mall. Consider Jolly Roger Restaurant for a night out or Nor'Banks Sailing if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Paradise Fun Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Holy Redeemer Catholic Church - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 19 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kitty Hawk Beach, Paradise Fun Park and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Kill Devil Hills Beach and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and the location was wonderful! Carol was a great host and helped make our stay so nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovely sound front cottage was perfect for our stay. plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed the salt water pool and the kids loved paddle boarding in the sound. The pier was great we even caught a fish or two. Beautiful sun sets and there is a park with a small beach nearby. The house was beautiful inside and out. A truly memorable experience for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great quite place to experience OBX

We had wonderful time with friends Great home felt welcoming and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Our family really enjoyed everything about this property! It was a great location for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation with the family

We had a wonderful time. The property was beautiful and very well equipped. Short drive to the beach and other attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

The home was beautiful and a great location! Comfortable stay in all rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vacation

We enjoyed the house, pool, neighborhood, peaceful surroundings. Game room was a big hit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

We stayed at Captain’s Cottage in Kitty Hawk NC and it was a wonderful experience. So many things to see and do. Would definitely recommend this house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

great spot close to lots of food and fun. house and pool area needs bug control and AC upstairs didn't work well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2022
Hi Ashleigh, Thank you for your 4 star review and choosing our cottage for your visit to the beach. I wish you let me know a/c was not running it would have been addressed immediately. I spoke to you several times during your stay and you also had my email with 24/7 access to report any issue or have any questions. I do have yearly contracts with both my a/c and pest co.. Cottage is treated monthly to assure no issues arise. Housekeeping reported upper level not cooling when they arrived after departure. Within 20 minutes our a/c man was there and fixed the issue before the next guest arrived.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a beach vacation!

Great communication with the owner. House is wonderful! Best kitchen, very well stocked. Beds comfortable, plenty of bathrooms. Porches great for relaxing, pool was refreshing and the beach is a short drive away. Lots of things to do close by including an aquarium and a nature preserve with lots of birds and turtles!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain family

This was a wonderful week-house and extras amazing—options to dock, trail, fishing and roomy house. This is a do again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extravagant

Truly the most beautiful, extravagant property we have ever stayed at. And the hostess is FANTASTIC!! Very responsive, extremely nice and very gracious!! Don't miss out on this one!!! ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1st Nor’Easteren in May in over 30 years

This is a beautiful house on the sound! A cooks dream! Even with the weather being not quite what we had imagined it would be we had the best time exploring the area. We probably even were able to go and see more than we would have if the weather was different. We would definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had a wonderful week at this beautiful property. There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out, and the floor plan was very accommodating for our group that included 2 families with young kids. The game room was the hangout for the kids, and the adults spent most of their time on the screened porches. The private pool on site is great for lounging, and we loved also having access to the neighborhood pool for a change of scenery. The beach was a 2 minute drive to a public access with parking, lifeguards and bathrooms. Highlights were paddle boarding in the sound, fishing from the dock, and walking to the book store at the entrance to the community. The house was clean and well stocked, and the communication with the host was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

outer banks first time there

this house is beautiful and the kitchen is well equipped. the pool here is absorbing ground current and it gives a little tingle if your grounded. but the community pool is just a short walk down the street and is perfect and so that's what we used. the owner responds immediately to any issue. she did send someone to wrap the metal handrail on the pool so no one would get shocked, but we were still afraid to use it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Thank you Byron, It was a pleasure have you and your family at the cottage, hope to have you again in the future. As you were informed our pool service arrived and tested all equipment immediately and noted there was a 1v ground current that if you had a cut or scrape you got a little tingle. Steps were taken to rectify and the pool is fine. thank you I appreciated your call.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Multi generational vacation

This home was absolutely perfect. We enjoyed every part of it from the large screen porches, game room with lots of seating and activities, to the well stocked open kitchen. The outdoor space and location were even better - the pool was great, several spent time on the dock reading and lounging, there's a great walking/bike path along the water, we had a nice happy hour in the backyard. There was plenty of great seating in every area. The location was great in general very central to drive to many things. Yet there were two great restaurants right at the entrance to the neighborhood which was an easy walk. We also utilized the bikes and biked to the beach and Kitty Hawk Museum. Carol was very responsive and helpful with everything we needed. We had a a seafood boil brought in one night and the person who prepared it said it was one of the best VRBOs she had seen for a family. You can't go wrong here you will love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Kitty Hawk Waterfront

The house & layout are very nice. The kitchen and dining areas are stupendous. Pool & backyard are nice. The Sound's water behind the house was disappointing (dirty and poor odor). We had a few unwelcome burps (grill had been poorly maintained and not usable; upper-level A/C was non-functional upon arrival; and had a check-in snafu), however, the Owner/Property Manager was attentive and accommodating (replaced the grill the next day /w a new one; set up A/C servicing which was corrected by end of third day; and quickly resolved our check-in issue). Probably more a result of personal preferences and expectations, the overall rating for me is not great but certainly above average. Again, the Owner/Property Manager was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home for a family vacation

My husband and I, along with four of our adult children and theee spouses/significant others very much enjoyed staying in the Ship Captain’s Cottage. The house, location and amenities were perfect for is. The many bedrooms and baths were nicely appointed and there are lots of rooms/ porches/ outdoor spots where we could all gather or break off for some alone time. The kitchen is well equipped and large so we could all be hands on in meal prep and cleanup and we enjoyed our dinners on the screen in porch and gathering around the dining room table to played games at night. We enjoyed the dock, the pool and the game room too! It was so nice to be at the end of the cup de sac where it was peaceful , yet it was nice to have an easy trip (except for crossing the highway!) to the beach and other places of interest. Carol is a wonderful host. She is super responsive when contacted with questions or concerns and doesn’t hesitate to call you to expert getting your question answered or issue resolved. She was a pleasure to deal with from beginning to end.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Family Vacation Spot!

The Captains Cottage was impressive and better than expected! There were 12 of us including 3 generations with more than enough space for everyone. Very clean upon arrival, comfortable beds & pillows and every kitchen gadget you need. The teens & young adults loved the gameroom & the big tv's. The pool was amazing, we thought it might be small but it fit multiple people at once with 4 seats in the water great for us older folks to sun bathe & the grandkids loved floating around. The property was absolutely beautiful and well cared for. The neighborhood is quite and very safe feeling. The teens & young adults rode beach bikes all over the area for fun. We rented a pontoon for the week & kept it at the dock. The dock was a bit high off the water but we were all able to get down onto the boat & up off with a little effort safely. We enjoyed the sunsets on the dock and watched fireworks on the dock from multiple areas without having to deal with traffic. Truley the most relaxing mutligeneration family vacation we have ever had!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

July 2023

We had a great visit The inside of the house is great. Lots of room and the game room is a fun area to hang out and enjoy each other. The screened in back porch was also very roomy and we loved hanging out there int he evenings, enjoying family time. The pool was fun and the back yard was beautiful. Noting if you have a lot of older people, the access to the dock and kayaking is very difficult. We were unable to kayak from the dock as there were no ladder into water from dock and the water was considerably low in order to get it into water, our only option was to carry kayak about a tenth of a mile down to area there was a small sandy area and it was difficult due to weight of kayaks. Also to note for older guests, is there are alot of stairs to the paths at backyard. The property was great, these are just notes to assist others if they want to kayak or paddle board. Also the wifi was not the best. Carol was a fantastic host and she was very helpful in assisting us with any questions or assistance we needed. Also the community pool at the beginning of the property was great and never many other people in it. Thank you Carol for sharing your home and assisting us in having a fantastic stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection in Kitty Hawk

We had a perfect family vacation at The Ship’s Captain, an ideal house for 12 of us, ages 1 to 78! The living areas were nicely appointed and well maintained, with plenty of space including 2 sitting areas on the main floor, one on the lower level, and 2 on the upper level, and 3 levels of screened-in porches. We had lovely breakfasts and dinners together, both indoors and out. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we could need plus a lot more. We appreciated the large stove, double oven, many small appliances and the extra kitchen work area on the lower level. The walk-in pantry with an extra sink and refrigerator and laundry room with countertop space are two rooms I wish I had at home! The kids loved the game room with ping-pong and foosball. We used the pool every day – the back yard is quiet and beautifully maintained. The beds and pillows are very comfortable and there were enough bathrooms for each family to have its own, as well as an outdoor shower that was convenient after trips to the beach. Three in our party are avid fishermen, so one of the most attractive features of The Ship’s Captain was the dock and nearby public launch ramp. Most noteworthy was how you responded to our request to provide boat access from the dock. Within 2 days Rico was installing a ladder and a grab bar on the dock! Now that is what defines a wonderful host. We were so impressed and grateful. In short, this house and its host exceeded our expectations in every respect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you Marie and family. It was a pleasure having you enjoy the cottage. Hope to see you again enjoy your fall weather. Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home!

We rented this property for our summer vacation with our family on our first trip to the Outer Banks. There were 11 of us included our parents, adult children, and grandchildren. The house was large and gave everyone their own room with plenty of space throughout the home. The outdoor areas were wonderful and we enjoyed the pool very much. The evenings on the dock were nice with the sunsets. The walkway behind the home made for nice bike rides in the evening. We were able to ride into the other neighborhood that had a bike/walking track that was great for a longer bike ride. The kitchen was wonderful and had everything we needed. There are two refrigerators which was a benefit. There was an additional full sized refrigerator in the basement kitchen area also. We did go to the beach several days, parking could be a challenge if you don't arrive early enough if you go to the area with bathrooms. One day we went to the public access directly across the highway from the neighborhood. We found a "hidden" parking area on the right as we approached the beach. There are no bathrooms but it was a convenient location. Everything in the home was wonderful. The interior of the home was clean and well maintained. I gave cleanliness 4 stars because the outdoor/screened porches were sandy and had not been swept by the cleaning crew. Carol was a wonderful host and was very responsive to any requests or questions. We have never had a better host offer such attention. We would stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

PROS: Tons of space- this house is spread out and certainly big enough for a few families to have their own space. Game room was wonderful for the kids, and the adults enjoyed it as well. Location is close to so much, beach is right across the street, and you have direct access to the sound out the back door. Screened porches were perfect. We loved having a pool to relax and play in. Communication with the owner was super easy. CONS: There seems to be some sort of an electrical issue with the pool, like something isn't grounded right. When you touch the hand rail and step in the water you get a little zing. We also noticed that if you have any cuts/scrapes/even hang nails when you make contact with both the water and the pool decking- more zings, sometimes a little painful. It wasn't bad enough to keep us out, we just paid attention to avoiding those. You have to provide your own paper goods such as toilet paper, paper towels, and trashbags so make sure to add those to your grocery list. Bring bug spray! This is out of control of anything the owner can take care of, but it's worth noting that you'll get lots of mosquito bites here. The oven door did not seal properly and makes the outside of the oven VERY hot. I burned my hand. No ventilation for stove-top cooking. No access to garage for parking. Overall this was an awesome place to stay, and we would definitely stay here again. A few updates and it would be perfect! We would recommend it for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for my family vacation. There were 8 adults and 4 kids. The layout allowed everyone to have their own space while at the same time providing big spaces like the open kitchen and the game room for all of us to hang out together. The outdoor space is absolutely beautiful! We loved the pool, the decks, the dock, and the shaded lawn space. It was a nice neighborhood and we enjoyed the bike/walking path. I would recommended this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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