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 pretty 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 effortlessly 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 appreciate this magnificent little strip of heaven we call home!

Inside the Cottage: In the living room you will find a brand new (in 2023) enormous 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 outfitted 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 sizable 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
Entirely 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

Kill Devil Hills rental booking tips and tricks:

Sticking to a spending budget:

• Book your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules generally become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families reserve their Summer rental homes during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Booking your Kill Devil Hills vacation home in Fall or Spring months is a great way to save money on your vacation home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of suitable homes.
• Hosts sometimes offer discounts for veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Property managers typically offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Look for your local visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local articles, travel guide magazines contain offers and deals for nearby accommodations, tours and attractions.

How to choose and book your prefectrental home:

• Start by having your group select vacation dates and a max budget.
• Decide how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. Family Friendly Beach Cottage has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always available on booking pages. If they are not listed, email the property management company before you book the vacation home. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Traveling with pets? 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 rental agreement! Extra fees or charges may be applied to your contract.
• Are you visiting for a specific attraction? Use a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Make certain to ask about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

More considerations:

• Take a copy of the host's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your . We recommend storing the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Hosts are available to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Lock your vacation home while you're out. Protect your property!
• Upon check-in, note any issues with the property and immediately contact the host. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Frequently, nearby homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can typically help. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all personal items. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the rental a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We recommend walking through with the host whenever possible. If the manager isn't available, ensure that you take photos and video of the rental to record its condition.
• Did you have a terrific stay? Most rental management companies make it easy for travelers to provide reviews. If your property and/or property manager was fantastic, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was defective and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.