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 entirely equipped kitchen. The bungalow has the original ship lap walls. Future renovations include the primary bedroom and bathroom. The hall bathroom was refreshed 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 simple as possible for you and your adored ones and friends to savor the OBX!

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

About the Area

Kill Devil Hills is home to this cottage. 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.

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

Tips to get the best vacation property experience:

Sticking to your budget:

• Reserve your Kill Devil Hills rental property in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Kill Devil Hills vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• In the Kill Devil Hills area, The sooner your group can book, the easier your search will be. The most desirable properties are booked very early. Reserving your vacation property six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental property.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host if your family qualifies for a price reduction.
• Property managers frequently offer customers an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Kill Devil Hills visitors guide magazine 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 stories, visitors guide magazines have deals for nearby attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

Filter your rental search:

• Choose a designated group leader, select your vacation week, and select a spending budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration you need. Sea Life Cottage - True Oceanfront Home with Ocean Views has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always accessible on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, email the host before you book the home. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds.
• If there's a specific Kill Devil Hills attraction you crave, browse properties that are either close by, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental.
• If your family is bringing pets, you must reserve a pet-friendly property. Request information on breed, weight, and type requirements. Some property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.

During your stay:

• Add the owner's contact info to your smartphone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• During check-in, make note of any issues with the property and immediately contact the property manager. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be respectful. Often times, surrounding homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Keep the property locked while you are gone! Don't let thieves spoil your holiday.
• Double-check the vacation property to confirm that you've packed all personal items on check-out day. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental one final time and look for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the property manager isn't available, take photos and video of the rental to record its condition.
• Did your group have a fantastic time? Many rental home management companies make it easy for vacationers to provide reviews. If your rental property and/or property management company was wonderful, they would love to hear it. If anything was amiss and they failed to correct it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.