Family Friendly Beach Cottage - Vacation rental home in Kill Devil Hills, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 850 square feet

Welcome to the Glorious Days Cottage - Remodeled in 2022 with more upgrades in 2023 & 2024! Our family friendly classic “beach box” style bungalow is within a short walking distance to the ocean. Sheets and towels are supplied and the kitchen, bathrooms, and pantry are supplied with typical necessities. Plenty of space to relax outside on one of the three decks or in the two person hammock in the shade under the home. Our bungalow is in a prime location for the ultimate Outer Banks vacation experience!

The Glorious Days Cottage is centrally located in Kill Devil Hills at milepost 6 on the striking Outer Banks of North Carolina. This classic “beach box” style bungalow sits up on pilings and was constructed in 1956. It has roughly 850sqft of living area that includes an open floor plan for the living room/kitchen/dining area, 3 modest sized bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and all the amenities to make you feel welcome! In May of 2022 we finished a complete remodel of the bungalow, inside and out. Lots of the original character of this classic style bungalow still remains. We’ve made sure to label the light switches so that you know which ones turn on the lights or fans…and where, we’ve included a step stool in the kitchen beside the dishwasher so you can reach the higher cabinets, and we’ve labeled the cabinets in the kitchen so you can conveniently find what you need ~ we had to get creative with the storage in there! Our goal was to create a comfortable, cozy space for you to relax, relax, and savor this phenomenal little strip of heaven we call home!

Inside the Cottage: In the living room you will find a brand new (in 2023) huge sectional couch and 2 cabinets filled with puzzles, games, books, and DVD’s. The kitchen includes full size appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, stove/oven) and is supplied with typical kitchen necessities. The dining area has seating for 4 at a counter height table and seating for 4 at a wall hung counter height butcher block bar. The Queen Master Bedroom has an attached full bathroom (stand up shower - new in January 2024), a freestanding wardrobe closet with a bar for hanging clothes along with one drawer, and another modest dresser with four “basket” drawers. The King Bedroom and the Bunk Room share the full hallway bathroom (tub/shower) - which was just refreshed in April 2023; both rooms have open closets (no doors) with bars for hanging clothes, nightstands with lamps, and a dresser (four drawers). In the Bunk Room you will find double over double bunk beds with 1 twin trundle bed (the top bunk is for kids or smaller teens only - not adults), books, legos, and games for the kids. All of the rooms have new Intelligent TV’s that you may choose to log into your own streaming services on ~ just don’t forget to log out when you leave! The living room TV is also equipped with basic cable and has a DVD player.

Outside the Cottage: Plenty of outdoor living awaits you! This bungalow has 3 decks with plenty of outdoor seating, a picnic table with umbrella, a gas grille, and a fish cleaning/food prep area. In 2023 we added a volleyball/badminton net in the backyard. Under the shade of the home you will find a two person hammock, body boards and sand toys for the beach, 3 swings for the kids, another picnic table, and an outdoor shower with dressing room. Also under the home there is a enormous laundry room that has a full size washer/dryer, corn hole boards and beach essentials: 6 beach chairs, rolling cooler, 2 beach umbrellas, basket of beach towels, and a beach gear wagon.

We have one actively recording security camera mounted on a pole outside overlooking the front of the bungalow and driveway. This security camera records video and audio. It will be on during your stay for your safety.

House Rules:
*No events or events
*No smoking or vaping
*No grilling on the top deck
*No family pets
*No adults on the top bunkbed
*No more than 6 guests max. - Any guests beyond 6 will be charged $100 per person per nighttime for the entire length of the reservation. We reserve the right to terminate your stay without refund if the max. occupancy of 6 is exceeded.
*Town laws do not permit parking on the road.

** Supplied Conveniences **

Sheets: one set per bed
Bath Towels: 2 bath towels, 1 hand towel, and 1 washcloth per person
Beach Towels: 1 per person with a few extras
Totally Stocked Coffee/Tea Cabinet: coffee pods - regular and decaf, ground coffee - regular only, coffee filters, variety of sugar packets, individual creamers, variety of tea bags
Toilet Paper: 3 rolls per bathroom
Shampoo/Conditioner: dispensers in each bathroom (including outdoor shower)
Bath Soap: one per bathroom (including outdoor shower)
Liquid Hand Soap: one at each sink
Paper Towels: 3 rolls
Dish Detergent: Liquid and Dishwasher Pods
Cleaning Supplies: under each sink
Clorox Wipes: 1 container in pantry
Spices/Oils/Salt and Pepper
Paper Plates
Plastic forks, knives, spoons
Garbage Bags
Ziploc Bags (gallon and sandwich sizes)
Tide Pods/Dryer Sheets
Beach Gear: 6 beach chairs, 4 body boards, 2 umbrellas, rolling cooler, beach gear wagon, beach toys for the kids

About the Area

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this vacation home is by the sea. Avalon Fishing Pier and Paradise Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Children at Play Museum. Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Destination Fun are also worth visiting. With surfing/body boarding, fishing, and swimming 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 to get the best Kill Devil Hills rental experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• The earlier your group can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best rental properties are reserved early. Reserving your rental up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation home.
• June, July, and August are high season in the Kill Devil Hills area. To book the most suitable rental home within your budget, we strongly suggest booking in Fall or Spring. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, greater selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of large crowds at your favorite restaurants and activities. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Kill Devil Hills vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Owners sometimes offer promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Ask your host or property manager if rate reductions are available for your group.
• Property management companies frequently offer renters an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Look for your local Kill Devil Hills visitors guide 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 guides have deals for local accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Planning, selecting, and booking the right Kill Devil Hills rental home:

• Start by having your family decide on date ranges and a budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration your family requires. Family Friendly Beach Cottage has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is regularly available on booking pages. If they are not listed, email the property owner before booking the home. Remember that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional pet fees or costs may be applied to your invoice.
• If there's a certain Kill Devil Hills beach you are enamored with, search for rentals that are either nearby, or those that cater to your needs.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .

More considerations for your visit:

• Add the owner's information to your smartphone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, television set or appliance. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents quite a few difficulties.
• Lock your rental home while you are out. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• To make certain damages aren't linked to your family's stay, inspect the property for any problem areas when you arrive. E-mail the property manager right away to relay any damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will increase your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a great source for finding the best local attractions.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can frequently help. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Double-check every room of the property to confirm that you've packed everything on check-out day. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Please make sure to walk through the property one final time and look for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager isn't available, remember to take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• Did your family have a fantastic vacation? Most rental home management companies make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your rental and/or property management company was fantastic, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was wrong and they failed to fix it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.