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Family & Pet Friendly Cottage Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!

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Living room view from front door.
Living Room view from front door.
Table and bookshelf behind couch.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101248 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Kitty Hawk Beach
    1 min walk
  • Sea Scape Golf Links
    11 min walk
  • Monument to a Century of Flight
    16 min walk
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    39 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3rd Bedroom with Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

4th BR Twin over Full Bed with pull out mattress

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom #1 Front

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2 Front

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Back Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Front Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outside Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Family & Pet Friendly Cottage Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!

Great Views! Screened-in Porch! Upper Deck! Under House Tiki Bar area! Fenced Yard! Just a short walk (350 Feet) across the street and you're on the beach!

Clean, cozy, charming beach made for relaxing time with families, friends or couples.

Perfect Outer Banks get away for your family to enjoy all that the beach offers. Our home is located on North Virginia Dare Trail in Kitty Hawk around the 2.5 mile marker post. You'll be able to enjoy the view from the large screened-in porch with a swing to relax or the large sundeck to catch some rays or amazing sunsets! Large deck under the house to relax out of the sun, play darts, cornhole or just hangout and enjoy a cool beverage or spend time with your dog. Mini refrigerator in laundry room.

Nice split floor plan with 2 front bedrooms with queen size beds which open directly onto the screened-in porch. The two bedrooms up front share a bath and the 2 BRs (1 queen bed and one twin over double bed with pull out twin mattress) in back share the other bath. The central living area has plenty of seating for everyone to be together comfortably watching TV or playing games. Each bedroom has its own TV with 2 with cable and two with Roku and DVD players. Also has internet access and WII video games, books and DVD's. Lots of books or board games for family fun nights.

This location offers close proximity to two fishing piers, a short drive to Corolla to see the wild horses or to Oregon Inlet for a deep sea fishing trip. Many attractions within a 30 minute drive such as the aquarium in Manteo, Escape Room in Southern Shores, miniature golf, Wright Brothers Museum, zipline, Grave Diggers, water park, etc. Short distance to Arts Place for great burgers, Rundown Cafe and other restaurants.

The cottage is dog-friendly up to two 50 lb dogs only. Pet fee is $125. No other pets allowed.

Due to additional cleaning measures additional time may be needed to clean the property between guests depending on check-in day and when last guest checked out, etc. Check-in time is 4:00 PM. If home is ready earlier you will be notified. Our cleaning person will contact us to let us know when the house is ready for your stay. I will then send you a message to include the lockbox pass. Please note, our check-out time (10:00 a.m.) is firm because our fantastic cleaning lady needs time to ready the house for our next guests.

NOTE: All carpet has been replaced with LVP flooring as of December 2023. Photos will be updated as soon as possible. Comforters, pillows and blankets provided.

Guests to provide their own towels, linens washcloths, shampoo, paper towels, toilet paper, etc. as well as other consumable items. There may be some items at the home to get you started when you first arrive.

There is a linen service close by if you choose to rent these items instead. Moneysworth -1-800-833-5233. They are located in Kitty Hawk.

Some other items that are provided include vacuums cleaners, hair dryers, x-large dog crate, medium dog crate, doggie play pen, beach chairs, tons of beach toys and a couple of beach carts.

Book your OBX trip now before we fill up for the season. 3 day minimum. 14 day maximum.

Property manager

Paul and Christine Shiflett
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: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
2 sets of bunk beds. Lots of DVDs, books, WII.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs only. No other pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking allowed.
Minimum stay 3 days. Respectful of property and neighbors. Check-in time 4:00 PM.
Our cleaning person works very hard to get the house ready for our guests. Limited time between guests. Please help by taking out trash/general pickup
Pets - only dogs allowed. Must be housebroken and owners must clean up after pets.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Outer Banks Mall. Traveling with kids? Consider Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, parasailing and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk
  • Kitty Hawk Pier - 17 min walk
  • Duck Woods Country Club - 5 min drive
  • Duck Boardwalk - 9 min drive
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family & Pet Friendly Cottage Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Family & Pet Friendly Cottage Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & Pet Friendly Cottage Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family & Pet Friendly Cottage Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe! located?

This family-friendly Kitty Hawk cottage is located near the beach, just steps from Kitty Hawk Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Sea Scape Golf Links and Monument to a Century of Flight are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun times
The house was the perfect size for me and my friends. We are planning another stay for next year. Everything was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location / Beautiful Beach
Quiet location that is both kid and pet-friendly. The house has many kitchen amenities, games, videos, beach toys, and dog supplies.  The house is only minutes from restaurants, shopping, and ice cream.  The beach access is about 1/2 a block from the driveway. The beach was beautiful.  All the supplies (chairs, carts, toys, umbrellas) you need for a beach day are available at the house.  The outdoor shower was very convenient after a day at the beach.  We loved the extra space of the screened porch and tiki area.  We had great sunrise views from the screened porch.  The views from the upper deck were also fantastic, especially the night sky. We had excellent communication with the hosts. They were accommodating, informative, and incredibly kind. We loved our stay and look forward to another.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Dog Friendly Vacation Spot
We had a fantastic stay at this Kitty Hawk vacation rental! The house was spotless upon arrival and featured thoughtful touches like local recommendations and tips that made settling in a breeze. The kitchen was well-equipped with dishes, utensils, and spices, and we appreciated the various sizes of dog crates and beach gear available. The layout, with two bedrooms and one bathroom on each side of the house, provided great privacy and comfort. The spacious backyard and tiki bar were perfect for our dogs and for relaxing mornings. The owners were proactive and responsive, ensuring a smooth check-in process. We’re already looking forward to renting again in 2025!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house and location!
This house is clean and spacious and across the street is the beach. We love the screen porch, plenty of games and under the house great place to gather with the Tiki Tiki bar, darts, cornhole boards... The yard is fenced in for your pets, which is awesome!!. The owner is very responsive and kind. Our family loves this home and will be returning for our 4th year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, great location.
We had a great stay and the property was expected, close walk to the beach and everything is within 10 minutes. We had our dogs and the yard was great, except some prickers that got stuck on my dogs multiple times, I would recommend to have someone do a better job on the landscape to make it more dog friendly, hopefully they can get this fixed and then I would have no issues. Overall great pick and would book again if the yard is cleaned up a bit. Easy check in and very clean property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shifting Tides
We have stayed at this location for several years. We love the location, just a short walk to the beach. We spend most of our evenings in the screen in porch and the down stairs “tiki area”. There is a large fenced in area for your 4 legged family members.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DONNA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect!
Great layout, very clean, fenced in back yard, breezeway under house, lots of parking, great location, tasteful beach decor, AND anything you could possibly want or need for your family and dogs was provided! Cant wait to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Experience
We loved our time at the house! This was our second time staying at the property and it was better than ever. The location and amenities are excellent! Christine is so easy to talk to and helpful. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Comfy Beach Cottage
This home was a delight to stay in. The location was perfect, so close to beach and walkable ice cream and restaurant just down the street. All the things we needed were in the house, movies, books, games, beach gear, baby gear, dog gear, cooking supllies... - just remembered to bring linens and towels, paper towels, and extra TP! Its small but perfectly formed with enough seating in the living room for us all to gather and it has wonderful underhouse hang out space and porch space. Great beach cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing short trip
Our family and dog enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning. Great house, amenities, and location. The owners have a done a great job with the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great October visit to Kitty Hawk
This is our second year staying at Shifting Tides. The house is perfect for families and pets. Love the gate systems as well as the upper deck and screened porch ocean views. The owners are responsive and accommodating. Wonderful location and a great October vacation in OBX!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
House was great! Loved seeing the ocean from the porch. Access to the ocean is very close. Loved the fenced in yard. Had a great stay and would visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and wonderful Host
Location was great as beach access is close by. Fenced back yard was excellent for our fur babies. The beach toys, chairs, umbrellas and beach carts were very handy and allowed us to not have to pack as much which was fantastic. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

tamara s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shifting Tides is A++
We just finished up our fourth straight year at Shifting Tides and each year just keeps getting better and better. The addition of the Tiki bar and extension of the deck on the lower level reminded me of our own Tiki bar set up at home. I mean, I could go on and on about how superb the place is, as well as how awesome it is to deal with Christine and Paul. But I think the best compliment that I can give is you know you’re in a great spot when everything feels very familiar. I love saying “hello” to Mr. Shark when we bring our stuff in, and I give him a fist bump when the week is done and it’s time to go home. Shifting Tides is a gem. See you next year! Todd and Tamara
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great OBX stay and VRBO experience
We just stayed at the property for a week and have nothing but good things to say about the property! The owners were very kind and easy to work with, house was clean with a good setup for kids and dogs. Highly recommend! Also really loved the quietness of Kitty Hawk.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back :)
We love this house and location, it is perfect. The owners are always surprising us with additional features and upgrades. The fence is awesome for your kids or pets. My favorite is the front porch and now the Tiki Tiki bar outside!! The pictures do not give this house justice. Counting the days for next year :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded Our Expectations
We stayed at this property for 3 nights, and we loved it. The pictures don’t do it justice. The outside tiki bar area, living room, screened in porch, and sizable yard are great areas to hang out with plenty to do. A short walk across the street puts you right on the beach. The owners were responsive and accommodating, ensuring we had everything that we needed. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Kitty Hawk getaway!
This house was exactly what we were looking for for our OBX family vacation! Right from the start Christine was helpful, quick to respond, and easy to communicate with. The house itself is perfect – cozy, clean, great layout for two families, and the location couldn’t be more convenient to the beach. We loved the multiple outdoor spaces and the fully stocked beach gear closet was super helpful: plenty of chairs, sand toys, coolers, boogie boards, and two carts to lug it all to the beach. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook multiple dinners for eight, and the beds were all very comfortable. Our dog loved the fenced in backyard as well. I could go on! We loved Shifting Tides, and can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Well kept, nice beach house. Location fantastic. Would certainly stay again. Host was very considerate and helpful. Vrbo listing says 3 bathrooms, but there are 2 bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this House!
This was our fourth year staying in this property, and we just love it. The owners are so sweet and so quick to respond. The property is always clean and provides everything we need. It is a VERY short walk to the beach access. Now there are two outdoor spots to hang out; under the house at the tiki bar (cool breezes on the hottest of days) and always love the screened in porch on the front of the house! We always have fun here, and are so thankful to be able to bring our dog!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun at the OBX
Very comfortable beach cottage. The photos do not do it justice. Great place for family to gather. We would love to come again. The Spectrum wifi was not working, do to no fault of the host. Spectrum could not send a tech for repairs until after we left so the hosts made arrangements with a neighbor to use their wifi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June vacation
Perfect location for us. Short distance to the beach. Great backyard for the dogs
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicholsons vacation at Kitty Hawk
We had a nice time. The eating area on the porch was wonderful. The beds were comfortable. Lots of beach toys and chairs. There was a very good supply of kitchenware and utensils. We enjoyed many of the sights around Kitty Hawk, Duck, and Nags Head. The kids enjoyed the beach. We had a good stay and time went by too fast.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised
We enjoyed our stay here very much! Very dog friendly and has that unique “at home” feel that many rentals do not have. Just a short walk to the beach and you can see the ocean from your bed when you wake up in the mornings! I hope our grandchildren remember it for many years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy stay.
Was like being at home . Provided everything you could possibly need for a beach vacation. When it rained, we had board games and a wii provided by the host. Would definitely recommend. Beach access was walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul and Christine Shiflett

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We are married and have 4 grown children and 5 grandchildren ranging from age 4 to 22.

We love both the beach and the Blue Ridge mountains which is where we live full-time. We like music and try to go dancing at least one night every weekend. We like to visit with family and friends and go on motorcycle rides as time permits. Paul likes to do a little farming. He has 15 angus cows, 1 bull and a number of calves depending on time of year. I recently retired from the workforce after working for a defense contractor for the last 23 years.

We have been going to the OBX for more than 20 years and feel very fortunate that we were able to purchase this property in December 2019.

Why they chose this property

We have been enjoying the beaches in OBX for more than 20 years. Many of those years have been in the Kitty Hawk area. This location is perfect for us. Easy access to and from 158. Our cottage is located around the 2.5 mile marker on N. Virginia Dare Trail.

It is the perfect location and size for our family. It is large enough to accommodate 10 people comfortably with 4 bedrooms - 3 queen size beds and 1 twin over full bunk bed with a pull out twin bed, 2 full bathrooms and a outdoor shower, a screened porch with access directly from two front bedrooms or from side deck, upper deck for sunbathing/ocean views and patio/deck area out back where a breeze is always blowing. Perfect location right across the road from the beach and great views. Beach access is only about 250-300 feet away at the Bennett Road crosswalk.

Close to everything you may need including grocery stores, restaurants, family entertainment including movies, putt-putt golf, Wright Brothers Museum, Corolla Wild Mustangs, outlet stores, water parks, etc. If you are on the adventurous side, you can book deep sea fishing trips, offshore/onshore fishing and a nice boat tour to see the dolphins in Manteo.

What makes this property unique

Screened in front porch with bar height stools so you can see see the waves, people watch or just relax under the ceiling fan. Located in a nice family area. No motels/hotels close by.

Upper deck for exceptional beach views and stunning sunsets. Easy, walking distance to public beach access (5th house from access). Under the house, there is a ground level deck which has a nice breeze with chairs, ceiling fan, tiki bar, picnic table, park-like grill, and outside shower. Fenced in backyard for relaxing on the back patio, sitting on the swing while enjoying the nice breeze. Dart board under the house and full size cornhole boards available with a spotlight on the back yard to play after dark.

(Just watch out for sandburs and/or cacti which are native to the area and difficult to control.)

We manage our property ourselves with the help of a great team of locals who we count on to clean our home and make necessary repairs that need attention before we are able to come down and take care of it ourselves. We met these two wonderful people because of an unfortunate accident the week before our first guest was to arrive. They have been a true blessing to us. If there is a problem that they can't handle, they have put us in touch with someone who can. We can't tell you have much they have helped us since 2020.

We pride ourselves on being very hands on and responsive. We want our guests to have a wonderful experience in our home so they come back year after year.

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