Sea Life Cottage - True Oceanfront Home with Ocean Views - Vacation rental home in Kill Devil Hills, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 7
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Cottage
• Approximately 1150 square feet

Welcome to Sea Life Cottage, a true ocean front historic bungalow offering unobstructed beach and ocean vistas. This vintage bungalow is a comfortable place to create new family memories.

Sea Life offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a cozy living room, and a full kitchen. The bungalow offers ocean vistas from the back deck, enclosed screen porch, queen bedroom and living room.

If you want the convenience of being ocean front, and only steps from the beach, then Sea Life is the place!

The space

Sea Life Cottage is a vintage bungalow directly on the Atlantic Ocean side of OBX. The home has a washer and dryer, and a completely equipped kitchen. The bungalow has the original ship lap walls. Future renovations include the primary bedroom and bathroom. The hall bathroom was modernized January 2024.

You cannot beat the location and convenient access to the beach. You can grab your beach chair, and your drink of choice, and walk to the beach. Head back to the home to make lunch or take a nap, then head back to the beach. No long walks or having to park close by and lug all your gear to the beach! What could be better than the convenience of being ocean front and making it as painless as possible for you and your adored ones and friends to appreciate the OBX!

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Guest access
There is enough room for two sizable or three modest cars on the driveway. Public parking is available a block-and-a-half away for additional cars.

About the Area

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Outer Banks Mall and Scarborough Lane Shoppes. Traveling with kids? Consider Paradise Fun Park, or check out an event or a game at Full Throttle Speedway. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the best Kill Devil Hills vacation rental experience:

When to visit & When to book:

• The sooner you can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best rental homes are reserved early. Reserving your vacation rental up to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in Kill Devil Hills. To get the best value, shift your group's vacation to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer great temperatures, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Kill Devil Hills vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Property managers sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your host or property manager if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites usually offer their guests an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Many management companies supply Kill Devil Hills area visitors guide magazines which include money-saving offers, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Kill Devil Hills area magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Finding the perfect rental in Kill Devil Hills:

• Start by selecting your vacation dates and a budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your family requires. Sea Life Cottage - True Oceanfront Home with Ocean Views has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is normally available on booking pages. If not, reach out to the host before booking the property. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• 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 agreement! Pet fees or charges might be applied to your contract.
• Are you visiting for a single event or attraction? If so, use a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. .

More tips for your visit:

• We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, stereo or coffee maker. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent quite a few difficulties.
• Lock your rental property while you are out! Don't let crooks ruin your trip.
• To make sure that damages are not attributed to your visit, record any problem areas when you arrive. E-mail the property manager right away to document your findings. If there is a dispute, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an excellent source for finding the best local spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Double-check the rental property to confirm that you've packed all of your belongings at check-out. Re-check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Property owners rely on good ratings to compel more bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your experience find their best vacation rental. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.