Beautifully updated beach house in the heart of Kill Devil Hills NC! - Vacation rental home in Kill Devil Hills, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

You'll be treated like Family and Friends at this adorable oceanside vacation home at milepost 8.75 in Kill Devil Hills! Brightly decorated with a tasteful, beach-related theme, this sweet bungalow is only 750 feet from the beach access and centrally located to some great OBX hot spots! Whether it’s on the comfortable back porch, or in the backyard patio, complete with a park grille and picnic table, you’ll have plenty of places to relax after a long day at the beach. As an added additional, the homeowners have supplied a cornhole set and a beach cart to ensure your beach excursions are both simple and fun. At Family and Friends, you’ll have everything you need to enter into an island state of mind!

Conveniently located in central Kill Devil Hills, you will be within walking distance of the historic birthplace of flight - the Wright Brothers Monument. Just 5 mins. to the south, you will find Jockey’s Ridge State Park, home to the world’s biggest sand dune. For dinner, treat yourself (and maybe your friends and family, too) at one of the many local hot spots, like the Outer Banks Brewing Station or Jack Brown’s.

Please note that the pyramid bunk bedroom TV does not have cable. No family pets or smoking.

The front and back decks have been completely redone for the 2024 rental season!

Layout:

Ground Level: Parking, enclosed outdoor shower, covered area with picnic table, bench swing and kid’s swing. Patio area with park grille. Laundry room.

Main Level: Sun decks on both north and south sides of home. Open concept kitchen and dining areas. Living area with flat screen TV. Queen en suite with private bath (tub/shower combo) with flat screen TV. Queen bedroom with flat screen TV. Pyramid bunk bedroom with TV (no cable). Jack and Jill bathroom (tub/shower combo) between pyramid and queen bedrooms.

About the Area

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this vacation home is by the sea. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Destination Fun. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Paradise Fun Park are also worth visiting. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks for getting the best rental home experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• In the Kill Devil Hills area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best properties are booked early. Booking your rental property up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental property.
• Summertime is high season in the Kill Devil Hills area. To get the best value, consider changing your vacation week to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer warmer temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the high season.
• Property management companies sometimes offer promotional rates for veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if special discounts are available for your group.
• Booking websites usually offer their guests an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed days as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local Kill Devil Hills visitors guide magazine upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local stories, travel guide magazines contain offers and deals for nearby shops and restaurants.

Filter your rental search:

• Start by having your group select a vacation week and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Beautifully updated beach house in the heart of Kill Devil Hills NC! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed counts & types is usually accessible on booking pages. Otherwise, email or call the property owner before you book the property. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to establish what is optimal for your family.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or charges applied to your agreement.
• Is your group looking for special amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Make certain to ask about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

Have a great stay:

• Be sure you get the property manager's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental property. We recommend storing the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Protect the owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home while you are out, just like you would at home.
• During check-in, document any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the property manager. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious visitors disrupting your peaceful home life. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and attractions you would've never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the property to make sure you've collected all belongings. Make sure to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager is not available, take video and pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your family have a great time? Most rental managers make it easy for travelers to provide feedback. If your rental and/or property management company was great, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was defective and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.