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BACON in the SUN ~OBX~ 5Bd/3Ba - 2024 Off Season Rates lowered!!! Walk to Beach

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Bacon in the Sun -It's bigger than it looks on the inside, comfortably sleeps 12
Points of Reference - very short walk to beach, arcades, fishing and restaurants
Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Glazin' Go-Nuts
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BACON in the SUN ~OBX~ 5Bd/3Ba - 2024 Off Season Rates lowered!!! Walk to Beach

Wonderful beach cottage between the highways in Kill Devil Hills NC. This cottage offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, large living room, newly renovated kitchen, and dinning area that seats 16. Rec room with pool table and ping pong and flat screen TV. Kids Den with TV - perfect for gaming. Fenced in back yard and outdoor shower.

Walking distance to beach and Avalon Fishing Pier (High Tide Bar) about 2 blocks or 300 yards. Awful Arthur's Restaurant, convenience store and shopping center all within walking distance. Groceries (Food Lion and Publix),Theater, Lowes & Belk's and shopping all within 1/2 mile. 5-10 minutes to Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Wright Brothers Memorial. A great day trip would be to drive down the beach and really see the best that the outer banks has to offer. Short drive through the Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, and Hatteras areas takes you to the ferry and a 30 minute trip over to Ocracoke. This would really be an incredible day trip adventure.

Watch the sunrise with your morning coffee. Convenient to golf, shopping, great dining and sight-seeing. The refreshing Atlantic Ocean is just steps away.

PLEASE CHECK CALENDAR FOR AVAILABILITY

Keywords: OBX Between Highways East Side of Bypass Mp6. Walking Distance to Avalon Pier

Property manager

Thomas Darden
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: 18
Check out before 11:00 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
Pet fee of $150
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cancellation fee of $100 will be imposed on ALL renter initiated cancellations.

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is near the beach. Avalon Fishing Pier and Paradise Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Children at Play Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Destination Fun. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Destination Fun - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BACON in the SUN ~OBX~ 5Bd/3Ba - 2024 Off Season Rates lowered!!! Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BACON in the SUN ~OBX~ 5Bd/3Ba - 2024 Off Season Rates lowered!!! Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BACON in the SUN ~OBX~ 5Bd/3Ba - 2024 Off Season Rates lowered!!! Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BACON in the SUN ~OBX~ 5Bd/3Ba - 2024 Off Season Rates lowered!!! Walk to Beach located?

This family-friendly Kill Devil Hills holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Glazin' Go-Nuts and Outer Banks Beaches. Avalon Fishing Pier and Hemingway Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 164 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mickey N.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lack of Communication

Older updated cottage. Needs some more updating in places.Dual coffee maker leaks on counter and in need of replacement. Hot water supply spotty. Leak under kitchen sink. Horrendous Wi-Fi as you can connect but no internet connection????? Contacted host via VRBO on Friday evening as of Monday when we checked out never any answer from host? I owned short term rental property in OBX and used a management company with much better experience. Is this reflection on VRBO or specific owner???? Unsure if using private rental in the future or stick with properties under property management services so guest communication and amenities are monitored in a timely manner.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

Great family house.

Stayed over Thanksgiving and kitchen had everything we needed for a proper meal! Property just as description says! Clean and very easy to communicate with owners. Family of 9 had lots of room to play pool and ping pong, walked to fishing pier and tie dye shop. Would definitely stay again. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Scott W.

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

OBX

Nice place, great location, good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

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

Perfect Labor Day getaway

This was a wonderful stay . Location was great, very short walk to the beach and to Avalon pier ( great food and entertainment there btw). Home was clean and spacious . Well equipped kitchen if you want to cook ( We chose to enjoy local foods).Owners/host were very gracious and responded quickly . I will definitely stay here again !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany H.

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

family beach vacay

We enjoyed our stay at BACON in the SUN! Location was great, easy walk to Avalon pier and the beach, and easy drive to grocery stores and restaurants. The house was as advertised, and everything was clean and in good working order. Young adult kids really enjoyed the game room. Older adults appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, and easy parking for 2 or 3 cars. The AC system worked very well, keeping the entire house cool even on hot days. The outdoor shower was clean, and even has hot water. Check-in and out was clearly explained and straightforward. Traffic noise was significant when on the deck, but not an issue inside. The property is only one house away from the busy highway running down the center of the island. Overall, would happily recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

Great Stay at Bacon in The Sun

If you are looking to stay in Kill Devil Hills, NC, I highly recommend Bacon in the Sun. The whole experience from start to finish was fantastic. The Darden’s have absolutely thought of everything for a great vacation. The house is a short 5 min walk to the beach and the Avalon Pier which has music every night. The house was clean and felt like home. The fenced in backyard was perfect for our dog who was able to run and play without worrying about being on a leash. There are lots of great restaurants close by also. You won’t be disappointed with staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

OBX Avalon Pier

Convenient large house 2 blocks from Avalon Pier. Great location and the game room basement is a plus for the kids
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh W.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway!

Our group thoroughly enjoyed this house! We spent the morning and evenings cooking in the beautiful kitchen, riding bikes, or relaxing on the deck! I will say, this is pet friendly and we LOVED the fenced in yard, but do your research as the beach is not pet friendly. That was my own fault. Thankfully we had rented a golf cart (not exactly necessary, it’s not a bad walk but our group had a lot of stuff) and we drove down to Kitty Hawk on the golf cart or truck. The highway isn’t loud at all and I was worried about that, since I’m not used to any night time noise. I will say it’s hard to get out if you are turning left on the main highway, but not a dealbreaker for us. Overall we really enjoyed it. I quickly booked this for our group really without any opinions because it was such a rare gem and I got so many compliments on finding such a great property! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

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

A Week Bacon In The Sun

Overall the cottage is comfortable, reasonably close to the beach as well as other restaurants and places we like to visit. There were a few items of safety concern, mostly because of the 1-6 year olds that were with us, that I submitted to the owner and property manager who took care of them immediately. We love the area and would be happy to return to this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connery L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful Stay

Clean house
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Matt B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

BACON in the SUN was a Disappointing Experience

We arrived prior to check in time and checked the lockbox as indicated for the keys to the home. There were no keys in either box. When contacted, the owner responded informing us the cleaning company did not leave the keys as they should have and said the keys would be arriving from the cleaning company. We had to wait an additional 50 minutes past the 4:00 pm check in time for the keys to be brought to the home Some of the amenities were not functioning as advertised. For example, during the stay the air conditioning went out and did not work. A message was sent to the owner on Monday. We did not hear from the owner regarding the issue until Wednesday evening. When we heard from the owner, we were told the messages were being sent to their child’s cell phone, which was the reason for the delay in the response, but when responding about the key issue, the message was responded to in a timely manner. Additionally, the dishwasher was not working. When notified, the owner indicated that it could be due to the GFCI outlet. This did help, but again another issue in the home that required the owner to be contacted Communication with the property owner/manager was not responsive. The numbers provided on VRBO app and website were not accurate. The messages were being sent to the child’s cell phone With the a/c being out, we opted to sleep in the lower level since it was cooler. While preparing the pull-out couch we found mouse droppings in the mattress. Not a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ava R.

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

Overall Great Stay

The beach is a very short walk, there’s no need to drive and pay for parking. The pool table was re-felted as well, and was a very great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Great Place

We were very pleased with the property, it was very clean, and was stocked with everything we needed. The location was great, and close to the beach and pier! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faye M.

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

Wonderful birthday week!

I have to say this was one of the cleanest homes we have rented in the Outer Banks in many years. It has a great layout for family, with a game room and plenty of room for everyone to spread out. They provided all the amenities that you could possibly need for a great week. Thanks to the owners for a very enjoyable birthday vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

andres v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Details to improve

1.-The photos only show how beautiful the house is. 2.- The shared bathroom for 2 rooms needs to be improved. 3.- There is a musty smell in the basement. 4.- The kitchen oven was not clean and we had to clean it to be able to use it. 5.-I think you (VRBO) should have staff that check properties regularly and not just go by the photos that clients post.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammie D.

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

Relaxing week near Avalon Pier

We were very pleased with this home. The owners thoughtfully stocked the house with everything you would need to relax and enjoy the beach. Such a great convenience to the beach and Avalon Pier. We look forward to staying at this house again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

KDH week

Great set up for 3 families. Kids got to have game room in basement and set up their own living space. Short walk to Avalon Pier
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika G.

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

Perfect House for Family

Overall we had a wonderful stay at “Bacon in the sun” and definitely want to stay again. We had a few problem when we arrived and I called owner and he made them right quickly. They are a joy to work with. Once again can’t wait to plan our next trip with this house in mind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

mike w.

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

Great Time

Very Good! Just needs a deep cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

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

Happy Family

We enjoy this home very much! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim F., Waynesboro

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

Family vacation

The rooms/layout/general provisions met our expectations. The housekeeping staff did not start cleaning this home until close to 4 pm on the arrival day. We did not gain access to the house until about 5:40 pm, and we found the cleaning to have been inadequate. The floor was dirty/sticky; there was sand and dirt swept under a rug in the living room; plates, utensils, and cookware were put away in the cupboards and drawers with solid food residue. We found a wallet with a credit card and cash under a sofa. Furniture surfaces were dirty. There were several items that were broken—a bedroom door broken off its hinges; the pneumatic storm door closer on the front door was broken and kept gouging the inner wood door, necessitating that we take it off; there was broken glass on a carpeted floor in the basement. We had 2 children in our party ages 15 months and 2 years. We shared this information with the owner via email, and he responded with a statement of intention to inspect the property and make necessary repairs. Aside from these issues, our extended family had a great week at OBX.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timmy S.

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

Spring Break 2023

Great home, very clean and is close to beach and attractions. Great stay. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn M.

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

Our vacation.

We really enjoyed the house. It was perfect for our family. There were many things to do nearby. The fenced in side yard was perfect for our dogs, giving them a chance to run outside unleashed. Thank you for offering this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Stacey H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Beach getaway

Love the house and location. I would give it a 5 all except for it needs a deep, deep cleaning. The downstairs has mold/mildew issues very strong smells making it not habitable to sleep. We did not use the two bedrooms downstairs and squeezed upstairs to sleep at night. Not the greatest communication with owner about this. The house is not inexpensive to rent and we needed the extra bedrooms and basically paid for a 3 bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Thomas Darden

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We are the Darden's.... Thomas, Beth, Chip, Lilly, Chase and Banks. We are the owners of this great beach cottage in KDH! We live in Smithfield, Va and love vacationing on the Outer Banks!

Why they chose this property

This is a great, affordable vacation home that can accommodate multiple families. This cottage offers great location and amenities. Well behaved pets are allowed, a pet deposit of $150 will be required.

What makes this property unique

Good public beach access. Walking distance to everything including Avalon Fishing Pier, the beach, and Awful Arthur's. Pool Table and ping pong table are great for adults or kids.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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