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Cozy Oceanfront Cottage with Spectacular Views!

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sea Scape Golf Links
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Paradise Fun Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 King Bed

Oceanview Queen

1 Queen Bed

Oceanview Twin

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Oceanview Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Oceanfront Cottage with Spectacular Views!

Sweet Tea is a classic Outer Banks 1950's oceanfront beach cottage located directly on the beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. In restoring the cottage, we have lovingly saved her timeless beauty and updated her with modern-day amenities. You MUST see to appreciate. And the beach and ocean are literally in your back yard . . . just walk down the porch steps and you're there. You don't get any closer than this!!
Sweet Tea cottage features an open living area with an oceanfront wall of windows maximizing the stunning views. Classic tongue-and-groove paneling throughout, stunning hickory hardwood and ceramic tile flooring, lots and lots of natural light, and ocean views from every room. The living room features comfy seating, a large flat screen TV and ceiling fan. Adjoining the living area is the dining room with ample seating overlooking the sun deck, beach and Atlantic ocean. Enjoy your morning coffee watching the dolphins play in the surf and the sun rise on the Atlantic . . . you'll never want to get out of your PJ's.
The well equipped kitchen features stainless steel appliances, fridge with filtered water and ice on the door, custom cabinetry, gorgeous quartz counter tops . . . and just about everything you need to prepare your favorite meals and entertain. Extending the living area is an oceanfront sundeck where you can catch some rays and watch the dolphins play in the surf. Enjoy evening cocktails sitting in the tall adirondack chairs watching the pelicans soar over the ocean, or perhaps move to the front covered porch and enjoy the westerly breezes as the sun goes down. SOOO relaxing! Sweet Tea cottage offers three bedrooms and sleeps 6 comfortably (4 adults, 2 kids) with one king bedroom, one queen bedroom, and one bedroom with two twin beds . . . all with views of the ocean. Don't let the one bathroom concern you as you'll want to take all your showers outdoors in the private, enclosed outside shower with hot and cold water. The cottage also features a laundry room with stackable washer and dryer, ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living room, and central heat and air.

Sweet Tea is situated in Kitty Hawk within a short drive to many local restaurants, shopping and attractions and walking distance to Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar and Art's Place (a true "diner & dive" known for the best burger on the beach!). Enjoy spectacular shelling, surf fishing, sun bathing, surfing, swimming, kayaking, biking . . . and so much more. Your family will remember the memories you make at Lemonade for generations to come!

* Please note you must be at least 27 years old to rent this cottage.

* Cottage accommodates 4 Adults and 2 children.

* Linens are not included with this rental, therefore, you will need to bring sheets and pillow cases (1 king, 1 queen, and 2 single beds). All of the beds have quilts and pillows. You will also need to bring bath, hand, wash, dish and beach towels. HOWEVER, if you do not wish to bring your own there are several companies that rent linens and will deliver and pick them up directly to and from the cottage.

* This is a NON-SMOKING cottage.

* Up to 2 pets are considered. Must be fully house trained. No puppies under a year. Please provide breed, sex and age when requesting to book.

* * If the week you are looking for isn't available, check out our other oceanfront cottages: Sea Glass cottage VRBO# 824378 in South Nags Head and Lemonade cottage VRBO# 955984 in Kitty Hawk.

Property manager

Mark & Kim Milby
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
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 (limit 2 total)
Pets considered. Must be house trained. No puppies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN THIS HOUSE.
NO SMOKING INSIDE COTTAGE. Cottage accommodates 4 adults and 2 children.
Up to 2 pets are considered. Must be fully house trained. No puppies under a year. Please provide breed, sex and age when requesting to book.
* You must be 27 years old to rent this cottage.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is on the beach. Sea Scape Golf Links and Children at Play Museum 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 Nags Head Woods Preserve. Paradise Fun Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sea Scape Golf Links - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Paradise Fun Park - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 10 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Henry's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Oceanfront Cottage with Spectacular Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy Oceanfront Cottage with Spectacular Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Oceanfront Cottage with Spectacular Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Oceanfront Cottage with Spectacular Views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk holiday home is just steps away from Kitty Hawk Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Kitty Hawk Pier and Sea Scape Golf Links are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael l.

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

always perfect

we have stayed at both of kim and mark's properties and couldn't recommend them more. always wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

October 2024

Beautiful fall week in the upper 70's. Cottage clean and cozy, great location, right on the beach nestled on 3 sides by sand dunes but nice ocean views.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou V.

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

Greetings from Pennsylvania ~

Another wonderful stay at Sweet Tea Cottage. So many thanks for your kindness and incredibly warm hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

Great location and charming property

My husband and I came here for a week of vacation period there. The house was so charming and well appointed period close to everything, and the beachfront location was fantastic. The owners were responsive to our questions. We would definitely stay against
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Small but wonderful

This was perfect for two people and a dog. Wouldn't want to try it with more people since only one bathroom and overall very small. Fairly modern, had pretty much everything we needed for a nice stay. Manager responded promptly when we had an issue with the TV (my problem). Very easy beach access. My only complaint is the low water pressure in the shower. Would rent this one again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna M.

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

Perfect week!

This was our third year staying in the sweet tea cottage. As always communication with Kim was timely and detailed. This was our first time bringing our dogs and we were pleasantly surprised to find dog bowls setting out to welcome them. It's the small personal touches and communication that keep us coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy A.

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

Perfect Getaway!

This is our third year at Sweet Tea Cottage. There’s a reason we keep coming back - it’s perfect! Mark and Kim are amazing to work with, and you can’t beat the convenience of the house right on the beach and central to wonderful restaurants. Book it for your family now - you won’t regret it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathi m.

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

Week ocean front

It was EXACTLY as seen in the pictures. When ever I had thought of a cottage on the beach…this house was what I had always dreamed of! Oceanfront with privacy because there was a slight dune separating the public beach from the back porch. You can hear the lull of the ocean which I so miss back here in Indiana. It was nice to sit on that porch and look up at the stars. There was a nice surprise under the house which we discovered the second day..a very clean and private outdoor shower stall with hot and cold water!! The inside was decorated so cute and everything is up to date and worked perfectly. The bedrooms were perfect for my small family of four. The two girls got their own room and we all shared the bathroom and it worked out just fine! There were games and puzzles and books to enjoy when it was rainy. There was some beach chairs and beach things To use under the house. It was also nice to have a stackable washer and dryer for towels. We had never visited The Outer Banks but we found Kitty Hawk to be the perfect location for us. With two girls who like to shop, having a short drive to Duck was great. We enjoyed the closeness to various restaurants as well because se go out for dinner while on vacation. Getting the keys and communicating with the owners was flawless. I wished we could have stayed anither week! Just a winderful place to stay for a small family!!!❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Great OBX vacation

Once again our family (including our dog) had an amazing time. Sweet Tea Cottage is super clean and in a great location. Everything we could have asked for!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Sweet Tea

We enjoyed our week at Sweet Tea Cottage. The house was a perfect size for our family and we loved its proximity to the beach. It was very easy to take morning and evening walks on the beach. The location is great and there are several nice restaurants nearby. Kim and Mark were fabulous hosts and very responsive. We highly recommend this property to small family groups and beach lovers and hope to be back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly W.

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

Beach vibes

Nice property and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Great for access to shopping, eating and sightseeing

Nice place but if you want to easily stroll on the beach and see dolphins from the deck, this is not it. Pics in the listing from inside of the house show a view of the surf & people under their umbrellas but the actual view in 2024 is a sand dune & a sliver of the horizon. As of today, sitting on the chairs on the deck, you only see sand. You walk down the deck steps into a sand dune, then you'll have to hike up the very high steep dune with loose sand and then slide down the other side to reach a flat beach. Photos are years old, do not stay here if you have any mobility issues. Look up Kitty Hawk Beach Re-Nourishment Project 2022. I hope this can prevent others from being disappointed w their stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Nice place to stay

Really enjoyed the stay. The cottage is well equipped, everything is in working order, and the communication with the property managers was top notch.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri M.

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

Sweet Tea by the Sea!

Sweet Tea is nestled in the dunes! Just walk to the top of the dunes and you can see the amazing ocean ... a couple more steps and you are on the beach! Incredible location! Sunrises are amazing! Private oceanside deck! Sweet tea cottage is clean, comfortable and tastefully furnished. My party of three with my doggies was quite comfortable. Located close to restaurants and shops it is a great location! Host Kim was great to work with ... always supportive and helpful! THANKS for a great get away!!
Stayed 35 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney N., Falls Church City

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

Another great holiday at Sweet Tea Cottage

This is a wonderful property, right on the beach. We've rented from these hosts four or five times over the years and have always been impressed by how seamless they make our stays, and how unobtrusive they are. This is a beautiful, charming house. Really appreciate how clean and welcoming it is.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael l.

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

Best stay!

We have stayed several years at both the Sweet Tea and Lemonade Cottage. Each stay better than the last. Kim and Mark are the best and we so appreciate their attention to detail and tremendous service. Their homes are a slice of heaven for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gemma T.

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

Great location, home and hosts!

Our family visited friends from Atlanta for the week of Thanksgiving, which is our new tradition and we stayed at this cute home. The hosts were great, and incredibly sweet. The home itself is cute, and although small there was plenty of room for a family of 4 (and our pup!). Our friends and their two children also came to visit for an hour once and we weren't on top of each other, which was great! The home does sit behind some dunes (that are SO needed) so you don't have an unobstructed view, but you can see the water and you're a few seconds walk from the water. We hope to come back next year, and for many years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

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

Sweetest tea

The cottage was decorated beautifully. So comfortable. Our hosts very helpful. Hope to return in 2024
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian D., Hockessin, Delaware

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

Sweet Tea

Sweet Tea cottage perfectly suited our needs. There was plenty of room for 2 adults and 2 dogs. Upon arrival it was obvious that the house was meticulously cleaned and was well equipped and maintained. The house was exactly as described online and the pictures really didn’t do it justice. The view from the back deck was spectacular day and night and we were able to gate it off so our dogs could easily be out there with us. We would highly recommend this cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan h.

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

Cute little cottage. Very nicely located

We enjoyed our stay. We had everything we needed. There was very comfortable. Kim was amazing. Help for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

david o.

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

Awesome

First time at OBX renting so it was a crap shoot. It could not have been any better. Thank you, David
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianna M.

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

Amazing location

This was our second stay at Sweet Tea Cottage and won't be our last! The owners made several updates to the house which made it an even more perfect getaway. From check in to check out they made sure we had everything we needed for the perfect beach vacation. We saw large pods of dolphins multiple times, found sharksteeth and had gorgeous sunrise views from right on the deck. Have stayed in several houses in the obx and this is by far my favorite!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

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

Such a great rental!

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Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Beachfront escape

Sweet Tea Cottage was everything we had hoped for our family vacation. The view from the deck is absolutely spectacular! Cottage was super Clean and in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Kim Milby

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We have lived on the Outer Banks for over 20 years. Mark’s grandfather built a cottage on the Outer Banks in the 1950's and we have been coming here all our lives. We love it here and wanted to have a cottage for our family and friends to enjoy when it is not rented. We are in Real Estate and architecture and loved restoring this vintage cottage, doing most of the renovations ourselves.

Why they chose this property

This is what we as locals think of as a true, classic beach cottage. Not the 20 bedroom McMansions being built today. Aside from it being an incredibly charming cottage . . . it's all about Location, Location, Location! And this cottage has such incredible views and the beach and ocean are literally your backyard. We love that it's not so big that you have to bring 20 of your closest friends to afford it. A traditional, delightful old-school Kitty Hawk bungalow perfect for 2 couples and their kids.

What makes this property unique

Sweet Tea cottage is within walking distance to Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar (one of the best restaurants on the Outer Banks), Art's Place (a locals favorite serving great burgers for over 30 years and outside seating), and much, much more. If you are a surfer we have 2 great breaks just north and south of us. Or hunt for sea glass and the perfect conch shell to take home as a souvenir. Sweet Tea cottage is located in Kitty Hawk at Mile Post 3 1/4, so you're quickly at your cottage upon arriving onto the Outer Banks and it’s conveniently located to all Outer Banks attractions, restaurants and shopping.

Languages:

English

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