The Pirate's Lair

See all properties

Entire home

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6106.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Kitty Hawk, NC

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

About this property

Come enjoy your stay in our Historic "Beach Box" across the street from the beach. This 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage is just steps away from a very exclusive and beautiful beach. We have central heat/air, washer/dryer, High Speed Wifi, Smart 65" TV and plenty of off street parking.

We are up and running and are available throughout the off season with new low offseason rates. Longer term stays are available.

Our beautiful little cottage is fully furnished and stocked. It features two queen pillow top beds and two twins. We have a full size kitchen with all that's needed to cook a full Christmas Dinner!

We hope you will love the original wood plank walls and ceilings. This is the way they built these original cottages years ago. Even the cabinets are built from the same wood and by the same carpenters. A very Historic Outer Banks Beach Cottage. This beach cottage can be described as Rustic. We are making improvements to our new addition and you may notice a few minor imperfections. We hope you will love the fabulous location as we are focused on providing a clean and comfortable respite for you and your family.

Even with a thorough modernization the property is a historical home that is now over 85 years old. It has some eccentricities that reflect building standards and designs from the turn of the last century that lends to its charm as an older beach cottage. But even so, we hope that you will love our older and charming home.

Property manager

Kathleen

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Have a question?

Beta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ask a question

Similar properties

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

This is a residential area only - No Parties

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Pets must be house trained - Pet Fee of $99

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Extra Charges: Early Check-In $75 (if available) Late Check-Out $75 (if available)

Pet Fee is $99 If not disclosed prior to your stay, the pet fee is $300 plus your security deposit Pets must stay off of bedding and furniture

Check Out is 10 AM. A fee of $45 per hour is charged beginning at 10:05 AM (We can not keep the cleaners waiting)

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

Note from host: This is a residential area only - No Parties

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

About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this cottage is near the beach. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children at Play Museum and Sea Scape Golf Links. Paradise Fun Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also worth visiting.

Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Paradise Fun Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Sea Scape Golf Links - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Avalon Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Wright Brothers National Memorial - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬12 min walk
‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬17 min walk
‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬7 min walk
‪Henry's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pirate's Lair pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Pirate's Lair?

As of 19 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pirate's Lair on 1 May 2025 start from AU$749.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Pirate's Lair?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pirate's Lair?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pirate's Lair located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is steps away from Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Beach. Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and Children at Play Museum are also within 15 minutes.

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Pamela K.

19 Oct 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Richard D.

6 Oct 2022

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

The property worked for the (4) us, we only stayed for (1) Night

Great location, the House needs some updates but we saw the pictures so no surprises.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

David P.

18 Sept 2022

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

Pirates Lair

NICE PROPERTY BUT NEEDS ATTENTION ESPICALLY THE PORCH RAILS ARE VERY LOOSE AND COULD BE HAZARDOUS

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Brian C.

13 Jan 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

First time to OBX

Kathleen was super responsive and great at communicating. The location is amazing, about 50 yards from the sand dune, up over and you are at the beach! The rate we were charged was in my judgement misleading. I have used VRBO numerous times before, and have never been “had” for extra fees like this one! I am sure we could have gotten significantly nicer accommodations for what we paid. The Pirate’s Lair has plenty of character and charm, and is also a bit run down. No doors closed in the house, bathroom was “honor system.” Roof leaked during crazy wind and rain and we had to use a towel to keep water from coming in under the door. All the appliances worked great especially helpful was the washer/dryer. Kitchen was equipped enough, we had six total so cannot hold that against them. It was nice to have access to Netflix and Prime on the big screen. I was SUPER frustrated with the property manager when I asked to have later check, she was going to charge us $75 extra, when I balked, she said how about $45. That is what I mean! I said we will leave at contracted time. We were ripped off on extra fees and she tried to screw us again for a later check out. NOT the way you treat people and get any repeat business, recommendations or positive reviews!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

29 Nov 2021

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

Cute and affordable half block from a great beach

Exactly as advertised. Simple, no-frills, pet friendly beach house in a very nice neighborhood. When we arrived the water had been turned off (for the winter?). We messaged the host and she had the water co there in 30 mins! Great host, very responsive. Big TV. Stack W/D is great to have. Everything works. We spent 5 nights and would stay there again for sure.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Tyler H.

19 Aug 2021

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not very pleased OK

The property was not well-maintained either inside or outside. I had to wipe everything down before we could use anything there were ants and roaches. Additionally the downstairs shower was growing its own set of plants it was not very pleasant at all. Would not recommend this property

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Faith L.

1 Aug 2021

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

Perfect for short breaks

Tiny cottage but caters to everything you need for a quick short breaks. It’s location was what nailed it for us. Though not on the beachside but it was only a few meters away from it. You can have a quick swim and back to rinse. Owner was very responsive and the whole check in and check out process was seamless. We had a great stay!

6/10 Okay

Gail B.

28 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

No response from manager; property in disrepair

I would like to start out by saying that you cannot beat the location of the property, the AC works great, and the appliances all were in working condition. But the place is in need of some repairs. I grew up on the beaches of NJ and am perfectly happy with the beach cottages and understand this is a rental property. That being said, there were things that are easily fixed but we’re left in disrepair. There is a missing piece of carpet trip that leaves exposed tack board that was covered by a piece of rope, which constantly got stuck in door and exposed the tacks. None of the locks worked except on one closet. We fixed the lock to our bedroom because we didn’t think it would be nice to lock our son in the closet just to get some privacy (joking). The door to the outdoor shower came off and was just thrown on the side. Easy fix to just take a bungee cord and hang a shower curtain but we chose to give the neighbors a show (again joking). We went use a glass and there was still red wine in the glass that was put away, also dirty bowls with food particles. We didn’t complain, we enjoyed our stay regardless. But what made me angry is that shortly after departing I sent a message to the manager concerning an item we left behind. She did not respond after to attempts at contacting. I get maybe item wasn’t located but returning a message is not much to ask. We did fix a broken lock after all.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla F.

14 July 2021

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

Kitty Hawk Home Away From Home

The stay was great, and the property manager was very friendly. Everything was very clean, and it was a very cozy place to stay. It is in a wonderful location, right next to the beach.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

JORDAN L.

9 May 2021

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

Grandmas House Near the Beach

If you imagined your grandparents retiring to a small spot by the beach you’ve got the right idea for this place. It’s a quaint spot within walking distance of the beach. We all really enjoyed it. The only improve I’d say is that none of the doors (including the bathroom) had working locks for their doors. So privacy won’t be a factor if you stay with multiple people.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

18 Apr 2021

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

Nice weekend getaway

I really liked the cottage. It was cute and quaint. I had total beach vibes the entire time. My dogs enjoyed it as well. I couldn’t believe how close to the beach was. And when it was time for check out, there was a public beach access right down the street, so we were able to park down there and still enjoy the beach. Perfect location, close to everything, and a lot of places were able to deliver to the cottage. Owners responded quickly when messaged. Pet friendly friendly place with a quiet neighborhood. Only thing I wish was functional, was the gate at the tip of the steps so the dogs could walk around and not go down. I will totally stay here again!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Heath H.

8 Apr 2021

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

Short Walk

Great location to the beach. The cottage rental served our needs. It could use some updating. Worked for us.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eve C.

24 Mar 2021

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

Great location, clean and the managers were friendly and helpful

Everything was great. The location is perfect. The place was clean. The only thing for me was that I arrived in Feb, so the place must have been vacant for a while. It was soooo cold the first day. Even with the heat cranked up. It was fine after that. If there is something I would suggest, is that for the off season rentals, maybe check on the place the day before, and turn the heat on. Other than that, Kathleen was very responsive to my questions, and overall helpful. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Robert J.

22 Mar 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Need of Repairs and Over Priced

Property is in desperate need of repair. - Fire alarms missing - Heating did not keep up on the cold nights - Shower head is duct taped together. - Bathroom door does not latch closed (must hold with foot). - Bedroom doors do not close. - Gate at top of stairs is off hinges and set to the side. Accommodations worked to stay out of rain, but wasn't very welcoming. Property manager answered questions promptly.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nellwyn B., Norfolk VA

14 Feb 2021

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

Charm!

This little cottage by the sea is full of charm. We spent 2 nights here with our grandson. We ate in for several meals; enjoyed Netflix on the TV. The weather was super cold, so we didn't do much outside, but we did walk down to the beach just over the dune and picked up a few shells. It was a nice quick respite for our little family. Highly recommend it!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila p.

25 Dec 2020

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

A real beach cottage

Great place to stay not to many places left like this at the beach . Great location and my furry buddy had a great time .

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Richmond, VA

17 Nov 2020

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

OBX Stay

No wife, kids, dogs or cats - just me for the first time in 20 years. If you’re expecting The Four Seasons keep scrolling. If you want an exceptionally clean, accurately described beach cottage in a great location look no further. It’s about 300’ to the beach access; Under 3mi to Publix or Walmart; tons of restaurants close by. The house itself is small. Typical for the layout of that time, bedrooms and bathroom are small - if you are a big person (tall or wide) the shower will be a tight fit. Full kitchen (incl. microwave and enough stuff to cook a meal. LR seats 6 and had a 60”(?) Smart TV. Also a big plus was a covered porch running the length of the house. Enough space for 2, maybe a third car. If I had to list one complaint it would be the Internet doesn’t reach the west bedroom with any degree of reliability - worked well enough for me everywhere else. Communication was superlative - got replies within 10min without fail. Checkin/checkout was easy - lockbox on site. Bottom line? I would recommend without reservation and would certainly rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina H., Virginia Beach

26 Oct 2020

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

Great little beach house!

Just steps from the ocean, this is a perfect little cottage for a getaway. The smart TV was nice for a rainy day during our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

1 Aug 2020

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

Great location

This house is in an awesome location! Easy to communicate with owner, easy check-in and clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

16 July 2020

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

Lovely Beachside Cabin

Amazing location, cute cabin with basics. Charcoal grill, no microwave, if that’s a problem for you. We would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen

Kathleen and I are very new to the hospitality business. We are so proud to share our little beach cottage with your family. The beach is wonderful here and I hope you will come and make lifetime memories here in our little Pirate's Quarters.
It will be fully stocked, clean and comfortable - We will stock it with all bed linens, towels, paper towels and toilet paper - just bring your tooth brush!

Why they chose this property

This beach cottage is just across the street from the beach, in between the highways. The beach itself is very seldom populated with crowds. It's a great place to fish and surf or just relax and enjoy the beach and sun!

What makes this property unique

If you love the original architecture of the "Original OBX Beach Cottages" you will love our Pirate's Quarters. Perfectly constructed with moisture and insect resistant Birch Wood, these cottages are being lost to the large Modern Vacation Homes. This is one of the few remaining originals and we hope you will love the character and stress free living as it was intended here on the OBX.

Languages:

English

Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Hotels

pet-friendly rentals in Katoomba

The Pirate's Lair

Photo gallery for The Pirate's Lair

Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

Bedroom #2

1 bathroom

Main Full Bathroom

Spaces

About this property

The Pirate's Lair

Property manager

Languages

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Have a question?

Similar properties

Calico Jack's Galley

Calico Jack's Galley

House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Kitty Hawk

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Very good

8.2/10

9.4/10

9.2/10

9.8/10

8.6/10

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Pamela K.

Pamela K.

8/10 Good

Richard D.

The property worked for the (4) us, we only stayed for (1) Night

Richard D.

8/10 Good

David P.

Pirates Lair

David P.

6/10 Okay

Brian C.

First time to OBX

Brian C.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

Cute and affordable half block from a great beach

Andrew J.

4/10 Poor

Tyler H.

Not very pleased OK

Tyler H.

8/10 Good

Faith L.

Perfect for short breaks

Faith L.

6/10 Okay

Gail B.

No response from manager; property in disrepair

Gail B.

10/10 Excellent

Kayla F.

Kitty Hawk Home Away From Home

Kayla F.

8/10 Good

JORDAN L.