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Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach and Dog Friendly!

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A beautiful little piece of history and just the right spot for your vacation!
Comfortable living room for conversation, reading, watching TV or just relaxing.
Original cabinets installed in 1954 add to the air of simpler times.
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Interior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 458.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 West

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 East

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach and Dog Friendly!

Built in 1954 and added to the Kill Devil Hills inventory of historic homes in 2015, this cottage harkens to a more simple and enjoyable vacation experience. Steps from the beach, dining and Avalon Pier, but in a quiet location with a good deal of privacy!

Enjoy the salt air and ocean breeze without leaving the property! Rocking chairs and bar stools provide seating in the side porch/breezeway. The ground level deck in back has bench seats and throw pillows for your comfort.

While in the breezeway, take a look at the rustic stand created by a local artisan using the home's original solid wood front door and heart pine lumber harvested from the Roanoke Island property of the one and only Andy Griffith!

Everything you need to begin the best vacation is provided! Just drop your bags and take a stroll to the beach!

Property manager

Sandie Markland
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: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Parents responsible for safety of their children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only. Must be crated when alone.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No pets, wet towels, bathing suits, etc. on the furniture.
No locals, please. Guests are 100 percent responsible for the safety of their children and the actions of their pets. Clean-up after dogs always!
Home is on a septic system. Please review and respect signage indicating what can and cannot be flushed or washed down sink drains.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Kill Devil Hills is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve, while Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Paradise Fun Park, or check out an event or a game at Full Throttle Speedway. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Destination Fun - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger - ‬18 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 - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach and Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach and Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach and Dog Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach and Dog Friendly! located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Kill Devils Hill Stay

Our stay was great and we would rent this property again. Great location to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody F.

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

Great Little Cottage

This property is immaculate! It was perfect for my husband and I and our dog. The owner was very courteous and easy to communicate with. She even had bowls and treats ready for our dog! The location is walking distance to the beach, fishing pier and restaurant. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

My family and I, to include our 2 dogs, took a weekend to travel to OBX so we could introduce our newest dog to the beach. Knowing not all places accommodate pets, we were delighted to find Sandie's place and its prime location. As we arrived, Sandie was there to great us and share details about the property. That was different from my past experiences with rentals, I thought it was a great touch. The property was exactly as advertised, and she did a great job using the space and making it feel comfortable and inviting. She had everything we could want in a getaway to include treats and bowls for our pups. We had a great stay enjoying the beach, the restaurants close by, the comfortable beds, the provided puzzles, and the TV entertainment for an evening movie. Thank you for providing such a great space.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Perfection

First off, the place was adorable. My daughter and I especially loved the aesthetic. I now realized that a place that has my vibe is so much better than a barebones, cookie cutter place. The provided things big and small, made the place so thoughtful for guest needs. We enjoyed the outside and inside spaces. Super good television, air conditioning and lighting. Plenty of places to charge electronics. We loved the neighborhood. People were friendly and quiet. Beach access very close and it has a lifeguard. The owner lives in town, knows what she is doing and is more than helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Small, but cute!

What a sweet little bungalow! My husband and I stayed there with our two schnauzer pups. Windswept is a great little cottage in a perfect central location. It's a super quick walk to the beach, Awful Arthur's and Avalon Pier. It was immaculately clean, and our check-in with Sandie was great! The amenities went above and beyond your standard home rental, to include coffee service, fresh muffins, shampoo, soap and a first aid kit. The entire house is well thought out and beautifully decorated throughout. The indoor shower was a bit petite, and challenging to navigate, however, the outdoor shower more than makes up for it- just shower outside. It's more fun anyways! :) The breezeway and outdoor sitting area were perfect for early morning coffee and late afternoon cocktails. We'll be back, for sure! Thanks for allowing us to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sandie Markland

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My husband and I retired and moved to our vacation home in Kill Devil Hills over 15 years ago and have never looked back. We met, married and raised our family in Northern Virginia. Pete is a retired Police Officer and I retired from Federal service on Capitol Hill. Pete loves to fish and engages in a variety of interests and hobbies. I am an obsessed gardener and collector of a wide variety of things --- primarily Talavera pottery and sea glass! I have built a successful business creating and marketing sea glass jewelry and my original hand-carved Stone Spirits. I have also come to love my little corner of the hospitality industry. I first started hosting visitors in our Kitty Hawk townhouse rental in 2018 and look forward to hosting guests in our new historic cottage.

Why they chose this property

Windswept Bungalow is located in a peaceful, quiet neighborhood --- a mix of seasonal guests, second homes and full time residents. It is located on one of the original streets built in Kill Devil Hills along with several other of the original flattops built here. You can hear and smell the ocean always! The cottage is within easy walking distance of the beach, Avalon Pier, Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar/Restaurant and Beach Shop. You can watch the July 4th fireworks from the front yard or stroll out to the beach for a spectacular view!

What makes this property unique

Built in 1954 and declared historic in 2015 by the Kill Devil Hills Historic Landmarks Commission, Windswept Bungalow is one of the few original flattop cottages remaining on the Outer Banks. Sadly, these homes are disappearing rapidly in favor of the larger homes currently in favor --- even many of those remaining have exchanged their leaky tar and gravel flat roofs with a less expensive and more easily maintained pitched roof.

This cottage was originally built as a reasonably priced summer home for individuals working in the Hampton Roads shipyards and was used for that purpose for several years. Eventually, new owners converted the property to a full time rental. The ravages of time and deferred maintenance took a toll on this property but a bit of elbow grease, the skill of local tradesmen and lots of love have restored this home and made it better than ever!

The Markland Cottage remains true to its original design with two small bedrooms, a bathroom that boasts a shower but no tub and that unmistakable flat roof! The old, leaky tar and gravel roof has been replaced with a new membrane roof but one which maintains that original style!

You will find it difficult to find another home here that is the subject of such love and devotion! It was my long time dream to own and restore one of these little homes --- Yes! Dreams do come true!!

You can take a look at the process by visiting the following Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550966455193

Enjoy!

Languages:

English

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