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Semi ocean front. Uninstructive views of the ocean

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Beach
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Paradise Fun Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Hall way Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bed room

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Semi ocean front. Uninstructive views of the ocean

Semi-Oceanfront | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Pet-Friendly

Fabulous ocean views, seconds to the beach, and pet-friendly! Salty Dog is a charming semi-oceanfront beach cottage perfect for your next getaway. With a prime location just 75 feet from the beach via a private sand path, this beautifully decorated home is perfect for families and up to two of your dogs!

Why You'll Love Salty Dog
Morning Bliss: Enjoy your coffee on the covered front deck while watching the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean.
Evening Relaxation: Soak in the hot tub on the back porch while watching the sunset.
Convenient Location: Steps from the beach and next door to the famous John's Drive-In (open May–October). Don’t miss the local favorite Dolphin Boat and their famous milkshakes!
Pet-Friendly: Bring up to two mature dogs. The home is equipped with dog crates, bowls, toys, and even a convenient platform for dog baths.

House Layout:

Ground Level:
Covered parking for 2 cars
Utility room with washer & dryer
Fish cleaning station
Enclosed outdoor shower (perfect for dog baths!)

Main Level:
Open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area with TV and DVD player
Bedroom 1: Master Suite with Queen Bed, TV, private bath (shower), and access to the sun deck
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed with TV
Bedroom 3: Two bunk beds with TV
Full Hall Bath with tub
Front covered deck with ocean views and furniture
Back covered deck with hot tub

Additional Amenities
Pet-Friendly: Up to two mature dogs permitted (pet fee required)
Includes 2 dog crates (1 large, 1 medium), bowls, and toys
Beach Ready: Boogie boards, sand toys, beach chairs, and a beach buggy included
Technology: Internet/WiFi, Cable or Satellite TV
Comfort: A/C & Heat, Washer/Dryer, Ice Maker
Fully Equipped Kitchen: Dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, blender, mixer, toaster, pots, pans, serving dishes, and utensils
Outdoor Fun: Charcoal grill and deck furniture
Non-Smoking Home

Policies
Age Restriction: Must be 25 years or older to rent.
Pet Policy: Up to two mature dogs allowed (pet fee required).
Check-In/Out:
Weekly rentals are Saturday to Saturday during peak season.
Early check-in (before 1:00 PM) is available for an additional $125.
Provided:
Bed linens and bath sets
Bedspreads and pillows
Note: Blankets may not be included, so bring your own.
Not Provided: Paper products, cleaning supplies, or other indispensable items for your stay.
Restrictions:
No smoking.
Do not rearrange furniture or take it to the beach.
Do not relocate or modify electronic equipment.

Come experience the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure at Salty Dog Beach Cottage!

***NOTE: THIS HOUSE IS NOT ADVERTISED ON CRAIG'S LIST. Please be wary of anyone asking you to wire money; OBX Life Rentals NEVER asks our guests to wire money. ***

Property manager

Mike Olson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this apartment is on the beach. Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are also worth visiting.
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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Paradise Fun Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sea Scape Golf Links - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Semi ocean front. Uninstructive views of the ocean pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Semi ocean front. Uninstructive views of the ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Semi ocean front. Uninstructive views of the ocean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Semi ocean front. Uninstructive views of the ocean located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk apartment building is just steps away from Kitty Hawk Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tonya P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great short vacation spot.

Love the beach access directly in front of house. View was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage!

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Christianne C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location. overall nice property

overall we had a lovely trip. the cleaners did not clean prior to our. arrival. they showed up to clean 2 hours after our check in so the place was a little messy. lots of sand on the floors and bathrooms not clean but nothing egregious. the cleaners then showed up 1/2 hr before check out creating unneccessary pressure to our already busy morning as they were parked right next to us watching us try to pack up and load the car. it was uncomfortable. the place also just a bit run down. like the safety rails on the bunk bed are held on by zip ties which seems unsafe. also half the property lists to one side almost 3 inches lower on one side of the house. while its likely safe enough it does give off the concern that the house is going to fall down. at least half of it. the location is nice and despite a few hiccups overall a nice enough stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a great stay. Everything in the house worked great. Loved the hot tub and the location next to John’s Drive In and across the street from beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OB!

Nice hot stay over the 4th weekend. Beaches were great, house was just right. Nice location.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rezarta X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

Great location. Property was clean. So close to the beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach rental!

Great beach rental from the home to the amenities to the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Tiffany G.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach and hot tub

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, Relaxing Stay

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The location is unbeatable. Directly across from the beach and within walking distance to restaurants. The property was clean and the beds were comfortable. We hope to make it back someday soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kezia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

Great place to stay. Comfortable, great porch and easy beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clair M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

The cottage was just what we needed. Fully stocked and good location. Nice hot hot tub
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental

Super clean house directly across from the beach. Ocean views & breeze. Beds are comfortable, quality linens, central A/C that kept the house comfortable during a heat wave. Fully stocked kitchen. Good supply of beach items for use including chairs, umbrella, beach cart, toys, spike ball and cornhole. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Si Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little family vacation

Close to beach, nice area, a lot of activities for kids. Good food.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage

Cottage is in a great location and Mike was a great host. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First stay in Outerbanks

We had a wonderful stay at the Salty Dog! The proximity to the beach was great! Being next to John's was a plus! The hot tub was great, we enjoyed it nightly. The neighborhood felt safe and welcoming. The location was central and easy to navigate to shops, restaurants and grocery stores. The host was prompt with responses. We enjoyed the deck, where you were able to hear and see the ocean. We had a great time and recommend staying at the Salty Dog!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

Perfect spot for two families of 4 with one dog. Easy access to beach, enough room for all , and the hot tub helped warm up on the cold afternoons. Already looking into booking next year. John’s next door was great spot for the kiddos.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Getaway

The house was perfect for us and our yellow lab. She loved the bucket of toys! Ocean view was great. Sunrise breathtaking!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

S J., FALLS CHURCH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great unobstructed views and beach access!

Had an awesome beach week at the Salty Dog. The location is perfect. Tons of beach chairs, boogie boards and even spike ball are in the outdoor closet. Access to John’s next store for lunch and ice cream shakes was yummy and convenient. Wish they did breakfast!! The house could def use a bit of a refresh as some of the areas and pots and pans are a bit worn out but it didn’t affect our good times! Would stay again! And it’s pet friendly!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Lyn L.

Kitty Hawk

Access to Beach was great! Just across the street. Comfortable! Back of property, not much to look at. Trash should be picked up around the house before guests check in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie C., Earlysville, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place!

The Salty Dog is wonderfully located across the beach road, but unlike most such properties, there is no building in front of it, so you get a great ocean view! There were just two of us, so there was ample room. The place was clean and suitably decorated. We had everything we needed except a couple of kitchen items, and we made do without those. The porch is great! It's fun being next to John's Drive-In. I recommend the Dolphin Boat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip

We had a wonderful time in Kitty Hawk. The house was great and just as advertised. Mike was super helpful and easy to work with. The location is awesome for beach access, restaurants, night life, fun, etc. Being beside John’s was absolutely I problem and even a plus so we could grab lunch or a milkshake. Our dog enjoyed herself too! Just wear shoes on the beach on the hot days (and remember your dog’s feet will burn too!)!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home, great time!

We had a wonderful time at this property. I thought it would be hard for my elderly dog going up and down the stairs every time she had to go out but with her harness I was able to get her up and down no problem. The harness helped too for across the street to get her up the hill to the beach for an evening run. My kids had a blast but I think my dog even enjoyed it more. The place was just as advertised and in a great location. We left very early on our last day and my aunt inadvertently forgot one of her bags. When we unpacked we realized it was her bag but Mike had already contacted my shortly after we left to let us know we had left it behind. She will be receiving it today and we are so grateful. We cooked most of our meals and were able to find any kitchen appliance or utensil we needed. We loved how close the Target was, gas stations, and John’s next door had live music some nights. We ventured out to Duck for one of our meals to Coastal Cravings which was so delicious. I think anyone would love staying here! Any question or problem was easily resolved by reaching out to Mike. We look forward to another trip and would love to stay in this house again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kris m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dog and Family friendly

We were pleasantly surprised by all the amenities of this property. We have a dog, and appreciated the gated deck so that the dog could hang with us on the porch. When we went down to see what was available for the beach I found a great light weight tent, corn hole Fridays, boogie boards chairs…Sven a Charcoal grill, with charcoals, lighter and starter. We don’t crate the dog because he is really chill but they even had a crate folded up under the bed. The location was perfect. Just over the hill to the beach. And the breeze off the water was amazing. The rest of VA was in a heat wave but we would have never known. The Hot tub was the best in the evenings. We aren’t really a streaming family so the tv was kinda lame. (For the kids, but mom loved not having to compete with the television. And they figured out how to stream their favorite YouTube channels.) we never really got the tv to work in the master bedroom. I think the internet just wouldn’t reach. Seriously we had a really great time and loved every bit of the house. (Word of caution: walking the dog on the beach is a pain for my dog. He is a hound mutt and chases waves. So I rather walk him on the road. That beach road has no sidewalk. And the shoulder is very narrow. I did find a few “hiking” paths. But they were VERY buggy.)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Virginia Beach, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a group of ladies just wanting to relax and enjoy the beach. The house location was great being right across the street from the beach. Front porch and deck were nice to view the ocean and feel the breeze. The house fit our needs. Kitchen area could use some organization and more thorough cleaning. Overall the property was comfy and cozy. The bedrooms and bathrooms worked well. We all liked the outdoor shower. Laundry room was helpful for washing beach towels, etc. and storing beach chairs and floats. Did not use the hot tub as it was too hot. Would be great in any other season. Thank you for a enjoyable week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mike Olson

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I am Mike Olson Home Owner and Property Manager OBX Life Vacation Rentals. I have been providing vacation memories for our guest for over 12 years! It has always been a dream to own one house. Forward to a few years down the road we own and manage for other owners 7 houses! Our goal is to make sure you enjoy your much needed vacation. You deserve it and we will do what ever it takes to make it happen!

Check out all our properties:
OBX Life I
OBX Life II
OBX Life III
OBX Life IV
Barefoot Daze
Salty Dog
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Come and create some great memories in the Outer Banks!

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