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Oceanfront Cottage - 3 bedroom/2 bath, Pet Friendly, Lifeguarded Beach

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Property grounds
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Ocean view Dining
Plenty of Gathering Spaces
Cozy Island Hideaway

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Bedroom Downstairs

1 King Bed

King Oceanfront

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Queen Oceanfront

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Cottage - 3 bedroom/2 bath, Pet Friendly, Lifeguarded Beach

Come enjoy our oceanfront beach home in the heart of Kill Devil Hills by Avalon Pier. A great open floor plan for beach lovers, fishers, surfers and families. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner with oceanfront views in the newly renovated kitchen. Two of the three bedrooms and the living room are oceanfront. The kitchen and dining area lead out onto an oceanfront deck. The deck offers great sunshine in the morning and in the afternoon a shady break from the sun’s rays. Perfect for parents seeking to enjoy the beach and solitude of their kid's afternoon nap (after wearing themselves ragged from a morning on the beach) while sitting on a oceanfront deck with a baby monitor, reading a book, sipping a drink and listening to the waves.

Walk to Chilipeppers, Avalon Pier, or Awful Arthurs for dinner, drinks or both! Avalon Pier (just a short walk on the beach from the house) also has a fun arcade for the kids. Visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial (just a short drive) and see where the first flight took place. Drive to one of the lighthouses or as many as you can cram into your trip! Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 60 min drive, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 60 min drive, Bodie Island Lighthouse - 20 min drive (if you go to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, you’ll drive right by Bodie), Ocracoke Island Lighthouse - 70 min drive + ferry ride + 15 min drive, Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse - 15 mins. The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is just 15 mins away and has an amazing sea turtle exhibit, jellyfish exhibit and a great shark tank! There’s plenty to do in Kill Devil Hills, from family-friendly putt-putt golf to late-night bands and DJ's (Outer Banks Brewing Station & Jack Brown’s). Be sure and watch a sunset from Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head (just 10 mins away) or at least stop by and climb up the East Coast’s largest living sand dune for ocean to sound views! Eat a Mahi-Mahi BLT from Blue Moon in Nags Head and stop in I Got Your Crabs in Kitty Hawk or O'neal's Sea Harvest in Wanchese for fresh off the boat seafood.

If you like Avalon Pier, take a drive and visit all the oceanfront pier bars. Each one with its own unique flavor - Captain Andy’s Tiki Bar at Nags Head Fishing Pier and Fishheads at Outer Banks Fishing Pier (locals hint: go on a live music night).

This rental has lots of room for multiple activities. Good Vibrations features large open living spaces with unobstructed ocean views from the main living room, kitchen and dining room table. On those rare rainy days, you can watch a movie with the family and still enjoy great views of the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Smart TV in living room so you can connect to all your favorite streaming services. An adjoining second living room has additional seating.

We have central HVAC in the house and a separate mini-split units for the upstairs bedrooms/bathroom.

The main level primary bedroom (king bed) offers privacy with two second-floor bedrooms enjoying direct views of the ocean. The two oceanfront bedrooms are connected by a bathroom. Each bedroom has a flat-screen tv with cable. One oceanfront bedroom has a queen bed. The other oceanfront bedroom has a king bed and a bunk bed. High-Speed WiFi access is available throughout the house and oceanfront deck for some devices. Our home is smoke-free. A foot wash and outdoor shower is available at the bottom of the stairs to the oceanfront deck to rinse the sand.

The kitchen is fully stocked with utensils, dishes, etc. Also toaster, coffee machine (filters provided), waffle iron, crockpot, seafood cooking pot, shrimp deveiner, crab crackers. ! An open floor plan allows for the cooks of the family to not be stuck in the kitchen alone and stay in the action.

There are stairs to access the house or a small wooden walkway with 6 steps that lead to the side of the house and an oceanfront deck. A small storage area is located under the stairs inside the house that fits any beach, surf or fishing gear you may want to store inside.

Check-out is 9 a.m.
Check-in time is 4 p.m.

Rental rates include bed linens and bath towel rental. A $79 Accidental Property Damage Insurance Policy is required in lieu of a security deposit. Travel Insurance is recommended and required, however, the tenant may opt-out during the rental process. If you do not purchase travel insurance, you will NOT be refunded any money due to a mandatory evacuation.

Please note that beds are not made upon check-in. Linens will be in the bag provided by linen rental company.

Weekly rentals only - 2 DOG MAXIMUM (Please select Pet Fee at checkout)
SATURDAY TO SATURDAY ONLY

Property manager

Mindy, Wes, & Sara Brubaker
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 9:00 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)
No cats. 2 dog limit. $175 nonrefundable pet fee
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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 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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is on the beach. Outer Banks Mall and Scarborough Lane Shoppes are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve. Paradise Fun Park and Children at Play Museum 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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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Paradise Fun Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Cottage - 3 bedroom/2 bath, Pet Friendly, Lifeguarded Beach pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Cottage - 3 bedroom/2 bath, Pet Friendly, Lifeguarded Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Cottage - 3 bedroom/2 bath, Pet Friendly, Lifeguarded Beach?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Cottage - 3 bedroom/2 bath, Pet Friendly, Lifeguarded Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kill Devil Hills holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Avalon Fishing Pier and Hemingway Gallery. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Paradise Fun Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don W.

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

Excellent Beach Rental

I have stayed in many different OBX rentals and this one was one of the best. We were quite impressed with the kitchen appointments (especially the stocked herb and spices, coffee filters and other amenities). Everything was very clean when we arrived, the views from the upstairs bedrooms were awesome. It was so nice to step off the deck onto the beach. The owners were very responsive to our inquiries before our trip! We are looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Perfect location

Our family had a great time. Access to the beach was perfect and the views were spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

Love this oceanfront home!

This home is clean, roomy, well-stocked, and is right on the ocean with its own path over the dunes to the beach. It has a lovely updated covered deck and is everything my family could want, with comfy beds and plenty of seating. The home itself is on a quiet, almost rustic-feeling residential street, and yet shopping and restaurants are within easy driving distance. This was our second stay at this home and we hope to return many times.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

JOHN O.

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

Only thing wrong was it was tough to get up and down the dune to get to the beach

Place was great, location was great weather was great
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

OBX Family Vacation

We had another wonderful stay at the Oceanfront Cottage. The homeowners made some more improvements since last year. Which look great! You can tell and feel they really care about keeping everything nice and clean. The location is wonderful! I love staying at this house. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa G.

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

Oceanfront Cottage

Property was exactly what I expected. Looked just like the pictures. Was clean and very well equipped. We had no issues so we did not need to reach out to property manager. We had 2 dogs with us so it was easy to clean up the sand without carpet on all floors. Beach access was easy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S., Madison, VA

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

Family Vacation

We loved our stay at the Oceanfront Cottage! The porch was our favorite part just enjoying the view and sound of the ocean. It is a great location! All around a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

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

Perfect beach getaway

The property had comfortable beds, plenty of seating for a family of four (could accommodate more) and a well-equipped kitchen. Loved being on the beach and convenient to grocery, restaurants, activity. Despite having terrible weather during our stay, we had a great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

OBX 2024

As the owner from 1986-2006, this house has been part of me for 40 yrs now. I have rented it every year since the sale and take a group of USNA fellow grads golfing. The house is and has always been the perfect location and been immaculately cared for by current owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

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

Excellent Family Getaway

Location is wonderful, right on the beach minutes from Pier, shops, and grocery stores. Perfect size for a family. The house was cozy and clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G., Penfield, NY

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

Wonderful Family Location

Absolutely ideal location for our needs. It was amazing to be that close to the ocean. We would highly recommend this property. We received excellent and quick communication for the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Kathy S.

We absolutely loved our stay at Good Vibrations. It was a perfect location on the beach. The house was clean with comfortable beds and furniture. The kitchen was spacious and provided everything we needed when dining in. We appreciated having shops and restaurants in close proximity to the house. It all made for a special family vacation. We would highly recommend the property and hope to return again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty B.

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

Great cottage

The property was in the perfect location. Right off the deck into the sand!! Convenient to shops and restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G., Astoria, NY (Queens)

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

Our Second Stay

This was our second stay and enjoyed it as much as we did in 2021! The location is perfect given the beach is steps off the deck so you can stay out for 20 minutes or all day with no fuss. The place is well-appointed and a 5-30 minute drive to all Outer Banks activities. Great for our family of four!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Perfect location

It’s a great house right on the beach! What else can we say? Beautiful kitchen, great views, big couch for family movie night… perfect beach house for our family of 5
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

A Perfect Week

Wonderful oceanfront house. We liked the open floorplan, the great updated kitchen, comfortable beds, comfortable seating areas, and tv's in every room! We had perfect weather the whole week and would certainly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Great Spot

We had a great time on our vacation. The place was just as described in the listing. No complaints! The place was well taken care of, nothing was broken, everything was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Fantastic beach house!

This home was perfect for our family beach vacation! The location is amazing with an easy walk to the beach, pier, and restaurants! House was so clean and the kitchen was wonderful, we did a crab boil one night and would definitely do it again. Tons of fun games, books, and puzzles - it rained several days but we hardly had the tv on. Definitley will be coming back to this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN W., RAVENNA

Good Vibrations

We had another great stay at GV. The cottage was very clean and has a very homey feel. We saw a lot of dolphins this time and loved the sunrises. We did lose cable/internet on and off for a couple of days, but there are even DVDs for times like those. Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing

Close to everything in Kill Devils when needed to run out, the home was clean and welcoming, wish the area in the back was a bit larger and stairs leading to beach where dug out, other than that all was good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chanda M.

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

Outstanding OBX Stay!

The Good Vibrations is a beautiful oceanfront house! It looked as in the photos. No problems with the property. The beach and ocean right outside the back door. The sunrises were gorgeous! I highly recommend without any reservations!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

Awesome Place

We knew exactly what to expect based on listing, pictures and info provided. The house was clean and well cared for. This was the most well-appointed kitchen I’ve ever experienced with a rental. Had absolutely everything we needed. Ample towels. Great views. Couldn’t be any closer to the ocean without being in it. Anyone that had a negative comment just didn’t have realistic expectations for a beach front rental. We couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi G., Hurdle Mills, North Carolina

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

Valentine’s Week at the Outer Banks

We had a great time! Loved the house and the views. Well stocked with everything needed to cook and enjoy being there. Close to lots of activities. Would definitely recommend and stay here again if we came back to this area! Couple of maintenance issues for owners: Upstairs king room with bunk bed - the bottom of the dresser is splitting at the drawer and will break soon if not repaired. Bathroom light downstairs is flickering like it’s burning out.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Mason, Ohio

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

Exactly As Advertised

We stayed at this lovely property in early August and despite the fact that the weather didn’t cooperate, the property was a pleasure. Don’t let the rustic charm fool you, the property is immaculately kept and perfectly clean. I work in the hospitality business and have very high standards for cleanliness and I felt at home here. Sarah was extremely responsive, the kids enjoyed walking to the pier and using the arcade, we walked to dinner and coffee from this great location. I recommend taking a drive south along the coast for more restaurants if you haven’t been here before, but we also went to Duck for shopping and dinner at The Blue Point. Weather was disrupted by a hurricane, but we had access to lots of games and the family room was easily able to accommodate five of us for monopoly! I would absolutely stay here again if we come back to NC!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

caprice M.

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

Family OBX vacation

Great house for our family of 5 and dog. The porch has a latched gate so our dog was safe with us when we were outside. Waves were great. Like Lake Michigan. Hard to kayak- great to surf. Kitchen well appointed. Great views from living room and kitchen. Master bed has no view- didn’t matter at all. Got up at 6am to see the sunrise each day. Overall great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mindy, Wes, & Sara Brubaker

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After all the kids went to college, My husband and I moved to the East Coast from Missouri. We have children in North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Colorado. We fell in love with the Outer Banks on our first trip down and haven't looked back since. It's our favorite place to go to unwind, catch up with friends and spend some time with the family.

Why they chose this property

After falling in love with the Outer Banks, we began the search for a second home in the area. The location of our beach cottage combined with the interior charm was the main reason we purchased it. With a lifeguard stand less than 100 yards away, it's the perfect location for families traveling with small children. We love to sit on the deck and watch the sunrise beside Avalon Pier. The extra parking at Hayman is great when we have friends and family over for BBQ's and beach days. We've worked hard to improve this property since we purchased it and have added many upgrades. We hope you love our beach cottage as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

The views from Good Vibrations are second to none. With expansive ocean views from the living room, you can enjoy those rare rainy days at the beach and not even miss out on the spectacular ocean views. The dining room and kitchen also boast floor-to-ceiling views of the beach right outside. One of our favorite pastimes is to enjoy breakfast, watching the dolphins swim by.

Languages:

English

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