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Welcome! 3rd Floor
3rd Floor - Den Area
Exterior
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12224.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Paradise Fun Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sea Scape Golf Links
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - Main Bedroom - 2nd floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - 2nd floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - 1st floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 -1st floor

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5 - 2nd floor

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half bath - 3rd floor

Toilet

Hall Bath - 2nd floor

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Hall Bath - First floor

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Bath - 2nd floor

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Our Happy Place - two blocks from beach access, private pool, hot tub, game room

Stay with Confidence: SecuredNest-Protected Rental
This property undergoes scheduled inspections to detect and remove hidden surveillance threats.

Everyone deserves a trip to their Happy Place! Equipped with all the comfort and conveniences of home, we hope Our Happy Place will soon become yours too! Just four blocks from beach access at the 3.5 milepost, Our Happy Place rests on top of a quiet hill in Kitty Hawk. Just a short drive over the bridge will take you there!
Situated close to terrific local eateries and the Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve, and only a mile or two from movies, putt-putt, local spas and fitness, grocery stores, you’ll feel right in the middle of everything!
The house boasts lots of natural light in the 3rd floor family room and a big corner lot with plenty of yard for games like volleyball and cornhole (boards and bags included.)

Property manager

Matt Steinmetz
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please no confetti or glitter!
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Separate fee applies. This is not a deposit
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Please no confetti or glitter!
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near the beach. Monument to a Century of Flight and Wright Brothers National Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop.
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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Paradise Fun Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sea Scape Golf Links - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Our Happy Place - two blocks from beach access, private pool, hot tub, game room have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Our Happy Place - two blocks from beach access, private pool, hot tub, game room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Our Happy Place - two blocks from beach access, private pool, hot tub, game room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Happy Place - two blocks from beach access, private pool, hot tub, game room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Our Happy Place - two blocks from beach access, private pool, hot tub, game room located?

This family-friendly Kitty Hawk holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Kitty Hawk Beach and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 81 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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

Our Happy Place

Was everything we needed. Very roomy it was perfect for 8 adults. Was too cold for the pool unfortunately
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Mermaid Way

The family and I had originally booked Our Happy Place. The owner called to let me know that there was a problem at the property and that it could be fixed but it wouldn't look great or we could switch to their other property. We decided to switch to Mermaid Way. This property was great. The family loved the whole house, including the hot tub, pool and new game room. The location was good. Easy walk to the beach. Mini golf and grocery store right across the street. There was even dog bowls, a dog bed and chew toy for our dog. The only down fall is it is right next to the main road, so there is a lot of traffic noise. You do get use to the noise. The owner is quick to respond and very accommodating. The family would definitely return to this property. wouldproperty.planreturn.fallthough.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

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

Wonderful Weekend Gateway

This house was everything that our family needed to get away from our daily lives. The house was cleaning and had everything we need. Also it’s very close to shops & grocery stores. Would love to stay here again Thank you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

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

Wonderful time!

We had a wonderful weekend and plan on coming baxm.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty P.

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

Perfect for a family

Very comfortable, clean, spacious and great location away from the traffic but beach and other attractions clise by.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

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

9/2024

Cozy cute & comfy. Loved the pool hot tub & amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

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

Much needed break

Love the convenience and the size of the house. Everyone has their own space to spread out. Loved the pool and hot tub. My boys loved the pool table and ping pong table. My furry boys enjoyed the walk around the neighborhood as well. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine B.

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

Happy time at Our Happy Place!

Plenty of room for our all adult family and 1 small doggo! Really enjoyed the pool, hot tub and the trip to the beach was totally manageable. Well equipped kitchen and grill worked will with no issues at all. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine S.

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

Our happy place indeed

We’ve stayed here twice so far, and plan to come back next year. Property owners are quick to respond when you have questions/issues. House is great - pool and hot tub are nice. Like all the balconies to enjoy outdoors even from the house. Close enough to beach that you can see ocean from the top floor front balcony. Nice quiet street away from the highway but still close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

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

Our Happy Place

Nice house in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great beach get away

Communication with owners was excellent. The home was well stocked with items needed. My grandkids loved the pool and spent loads of time in there. Garbage days were very convenient as was the pool guy. Minor issues with cleanliness in bathroom downstairs. We loved our time there at their ‘Happy Place’. Only wish was that we could walk to beach. The 4 lane highway was too busy to cross. However we were able to drive a short distance to a beach parking lot. Parking was available daily and it was right where a lifeguard sat. Thanks for the memories and the use of your home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Larry H.

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

Fun as usual

The house was very nice. Everyone enjoyed the ping pong table, pool table, foosball,pool, and hot tub. The gas grill was great (no buying charcoal) I took an electric scooter and explored the neighborhood. I kept off the highway naturally and that kept us from using the scooter to the fullest. The kitchen was well equipped, parking was very good (we had 3 cars) and the pool area was used daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

August S.

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

Lovely

Very lovely house. Lovely stay with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina F.

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

Perfect Micro Wedding

My husband and I rented Our Happy Place for our wedding party. We had a small wedding and 9 adults stayed in the home. One evening we had our small reception at the house. We had a fabulous time. Everyone was pleased with their rooms and we enjoyed the amenities! I love to cook, and I appreciated the well stocked kitchen and all the fridge space! We were also so happy that our dogs could stay with us as they were part of the wedding. The only downside, if any, is it can be difficult to walk to the beach. We were able to find a cross walk one morning, but drove every other day. Overall, we loved this place and we all talk about renting it again to celebrate our anniversary!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Already planning a trip back!

Stayed here for a friends wedding weekend 15 mins down the road & we want to turn it into an annual trip! Kacie was amazing and the house was exactly as published. All bedrooms were a good size. Pool, hot tub, games, and a quick walk to the beach. Couldn’t ask for anything more!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

channing c.

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

A perfect getaway

Loved the location and the amenities that come with house. Perfect spot for family with kids. Wish we could stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Our Happy Place

Thank you for everything 💕🙏
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn N.

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

60th birthday gathering

We rented this house to celebrate my 60th birthday. The house was awesome. Very clean, great layout and conveniently located right around the corner from my family. The owners were great to deal with!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Alysse B.

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

Lovely getaway!

Stayed from Aug 26-Sept 2 2023, have been to OBX many times before, but usually stay in Nags Head. It was 6 adults (parents + 2 adult children and their spouses), 1 child (>1 yr), and our dogs. The property itself was very nice- clean, bright and spacious. The stairs are a great workout, but certainly could be tiring for some folks. Also had plenty of nice flatware and glassware- something you rarely find in house rentals- so that was very refreshing! Pool was perfect, we spent a lot of time there. It was kind of hot for the hot tub, but we did go in once and it was also very nice. Brand new grill! We used it to cook a meal one evening. Very close to a lot of things- grocery, Brew Thrus, restaurants, ice cream, souvenir shops, etc. The only downside doesn't really have anything to do with the house itself, but it's proximity to the beach. The house is on the non-ocean side of a VERY busy 4-lane road, so you have to walk a ways down (no sidewalks) to use a crosswalk, or you can drive. We usually like to be closer to the beach and walk instead of packing the car, driving, parking, unpacking, etc., so we ended up spending less time on the beach then I personally would have liked. May not be a big deal to others, just a preference that I should have paid closer attention to when booking. Overall, would definitely recommend! Especially if you're more of a pool person than a beach person :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Family, Fruends, Fun and Memories

Our family and friends enjoyed a week stsying at "Our Happy Plave" in the Outer Banks. It was a great time, looking forward to the next adventure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanita S.

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

Enjoyable

Great pet friendly house. Nice amenities and conveniences
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie W.

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

Great stay!

I was worried about having to drive to the beach and park but the beach public parking was never full and was very easy to access! We also enjoyed being close to shopping, water park, golf, ice cream, etc! Our family loved the pool and hot tub! Great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bill C.

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

Happy Place review

Location is convenient to many attractions, shopping, etc., but not great for walking to the beach because of busy highway. Nice house overall, a few things did need attention which we shared with property owners. Management company should probably check up on the work of the cleaning staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

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

Our Happy Place

The house is beautiful. We all enjoyed and loved the pool. Only thing needs improvement is the cleaning. I realize there is a quick turnover between guests but should always clean under the couches and lazy susan on dining room table, might help with some of the flying insects.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

It really was our happy place

We had a blast staying here! It was close to everything, but still felt secluded enought that we weren't worried about road noise. The kids loved the swimming pool and games that were available. We would suggest this house to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Matt Steinmetz

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Hosting guests in Our Happy Place is a true joy for our family. This home started as a family retreat—a place where we gather to relax, recharge, and create lifelong memories. Over time, we realized how much happiness it brings to share this special space with others.

We take great pride in maintaining the house with care, regularly visiting to ensure it’s always ready for our guests. Whether it’s refreshing decor, replacing essentials, or simply fine-tuning the details, we strive to create a welcoming, comfortable environment where you can truly unwind.

What brings us the most pleasure is knowing that families, couples, and friends are making their own cherished memories here. From sunrises on the deck to evenings filled with laughter and connection, we hope you’ll find as much joy in our beach house as we do.

Thank you for choosing to stay with us—your time here means the world to us!

Why they chose this property

A Quiet Oasis in the Perfect Location

Our Happy Place Beach House is nestled in a serene neighborhood that offers the best of both worlds: peace and privacy, paired with unbeatable convenience. As one of the only rental homes in the area, you’ll enjoy the unique benefit of a quiet, uncrowded setting—perfect for relaxing mornings and peaceful evenings after a day of adventure.

Despite its calm atmosphere, the neighborhood is close to everything you need for a memorable stay. You’ll find popular dining spots just minutes away, offering everything from fresh seafood to casual beach fare. For those eager to explore the shore, there’s quick access to both the beach and the sound, making it easy to soak up the sun or enjoy the tranquility of the water.

Whether you’re seeking a restful retreat or a base for exploring the area, our location offers the ideal balance of privacy, convenience, and charm

What makes this property unique

Unique Features That Make Your Stay Special

Our Happy Place Beach House is designed with comfort and connection in mind. The wide-open living space is one of the home’s standout features, perfect for bringing larger groups together. Whether you’re sharing a meal, playing games, or simply relaxing, the spacious layout allows everyone to enjoy time together while still having plenty of room to unwind in their own personal space.

What sets our beach house apart is the care we put into it. Living just an hour and a half away, we’re able to visit often, ensuring that the home is always well-maintained and thoughtfully stocked with everything you need. From essentials to those little extra touches, we aim to create an environment where you can feel completely at ease.

We hope our home becomes the perfect backdrop for your group to make lifelong memories, just as it has been for our family.

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English

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