Location: Kill Devil Hills, Northern Coast & Outer Banks, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (This house is about 1 mile north of Nags Head at MP 9.5.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3.5+ Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Here's the process!
1. Review the FAQ's below.
2. Review our feedback and rates below on this page.
3. Check our calendar for availability to the right before sending an email.
4. Fill in the form to the right and email us!
FAQ's:
* WHAT IS THE TOTAL PRICE INCLUDING ALL FEES?
Multiply the rental fee by the tax rate (see below) and add that amount to the rental fee to get your total. Only pool heat is extra (see below). Premium bed linens, towels, and cleaning is included in the rental fee listed below.
* Do you offer full or partial week rentals?:
We only offer full week rentals from the beginning of April through end of October! Otherwise, we offer partial week rentals from the start of November through the end of March.
* Are Linens and Towels included in the rental fee?:
Yes. Our home is equipped with premium bed linens and Egyptian cotton cloth towels. Each room is provided with its own color coordinated set. Beach towels are not provided for pool, hot tub, or beach use.
* Is the Cleaning fee included in the rental fee?:
Yes. The cleaning fee is included in the price of the rental fee. Our cleaner will not be offended if you provide her a tip if she has prepared a very clean home upon your arrival.
* When is the Pool available?
Our pool contract runs from the first week of April through the last week of October. Pool heat is available from April through the end of May and the fall at a cost of $175/week plus tax.
* When is the Hot Tub available?
There is no extra fee for the hot tub from the beginning of April through the end of October. Email for availability and rate outside this time period.
* What is the State and Local Occupancy Tax?:
We get a few questions about the occupancy tax. As of July 1, 2011, the state and local tax rate is 11.75%. This is required by Dare County and the State of North Carolina.
* Distance to the Beach?
There is one block between our beach home and Virginia Dare Trail (beach road). There are two paths. You can walk straight down E. Holly (a paper street) to the beach road and left to the beach access. Or you can walk a half block north to E. Atlantic Street and then about 60 meters (2 houses) to the beach access. Since 2006, we have not had any complaints regarding distance to the beach. Like us, our guests enjoy not being on a busy street.
* Area restaurants and stores?
There are two ice cream shops within walking distance and our home is located in an area with many shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and family attractions.
What's the home layout?
Sea-Esta is a new home built in 2004! It a Pool, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Wireless High Speed Internet, and plenty of parking space.
The top level with a great room, dining, kitchen and powder room will allow your family to gather together and enjoy the ocean air opening to a furnished, spacious sun deck. The great room has theatre surround sound in the ceiling. The ocean views are beautiful from the living room and deck! There is also an additional sitting area on the covered porch overlooking the pool area.
Sea-Esta is a non-smoking residence, and includes one Queen master suite on the mid level with its own private bath and jacuzzi tub, as well as two Queen bedrooms that share a connecting bathroom. The ground level features a King Master Bedroom with a private bathroom, in addition to spacious Recreation room with TV/DVD, refrigerator, powder room, wet bar and pool table ideal for creating fun family memories.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our home and feel free to contact us with any questions!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : This home has dual zoned air conditioning.
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : The large driveway accommodates several cars.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace : For our guests' safety, we have turned the gas off permanently.
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (3)
- Convertible Bed (2) : There are inflatable air mattresses with electric pumps for our guests.
- Crib : A porta-crib is available for your baby!
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub : Included during peak season (April through end of October). $150/weekend during off season.
- Cable/Satellite TV (6) : Available March through October; we do not guarantee quality or availability of service on the island
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Private Pool : Pool heating is available during off season for $175/week. Pool heating capability degrades as outside temperature declines. Will guarantee pool heating system capability when outside temperatures range between 65-75 degrees.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : There is an area outside the patio with a BBQ grill and picnic table.
- Deck/Patio : The pool patio is furnished with lounge chairs for your enjoyment.
- Balcony : The covered porch has a patio table and 4 chairs.
- View/Location
- Beach View : You can see the beach sand and ocean from our decks. We are 1 block from the ocean and public beach access. Many homes are 1 block back but do not have beach access nearby.
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Broadband Internet : Available March through October; we do not guarantee quality or availability of service on the island
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : This service is free for all guests!
- Other Amenities
- Surround Sound Stereo System, Ceiling Fans, Highchair, Baby Gate, 2 Pack N Plays, 2 child safety bed rails, Enclosed Outside Shower, Basketball Goal, 2 Family size neet-sheet blankets for the beach.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : The rental agreement must be signed by someone 25 years of age or older, be present for the duration of the rental, and responsible for the care and condition of the home.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Getaway Weekends ..... 01/07/12 - 03/03/12 ... $300/weekend
Early Spring.......... 03/03/12 - 03/31/12 ... $695/week
Spring................ 03/31/12 - 04/28/12 ... $825/week
Late Spring........... 04/28/12 - 05/19/12 ... $1425/week
Early Summer.......... 05/19/12 - 05/26/12 ... $1900/week
Pre-Peak.............. 05/26/12 - 06/02/12 ... $2625/week
Peak Summer........... 06/02/12 - 09/01/12 ... $3150/week
Post Peak Summer...... 09/01/12 - 09/29/12 ... $1295/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Sea-Esta! - 4BR, Pool W/Heat, Hot Tub, Rec Room, Plush Linens
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Kill Devil Hills
We narrowed our list down to 15 properties, based upon certain criteria. We wanted: a quiet street (non beach road), still see the ocean, close to public beach access, a pool & hot tub, and a home in impeccable condition. This home was brand new and had both a luxurious and comfortable feel about it. We were spot on.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We love having coffee on the decks in the morning & sitting our there at sunset. We love being able to relax by the pool in the afternoon, being 5 minutes from any type of store or restaurant. Between the pool, hot tub, pool table, reading, surround sound theatre, the cottage has everything we need. The hallways are really wide and the cottage huge, which makes having 3 floors perfect for two families. It's big enough that we never feel crowded. Someone can take a nap mid-day (& that does happen!!) and not be disturbed. Just sheer comfort!
Beach acces is only allowed every mile or so. We have a picture of the beach access on this page. A shower is located at the base of the Dune Walk.
Owner's Map of Kill Devil Hills
We're the Bassetts of Connecticut and the Kraegers of Georgia - a brother & sister whose families are very close and share the same love for the ocean. Robin & Hans grew up in Upstate, NY. We open up our home to guests and hope that they enjoy it as much as we do! If you want to know if our home is right for you, review our guest comments. Welcome to Sea-Esta!
Property Photos
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- Sea-Esta - Kill Devil Hills Vacation Rental
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- Sea-Esta Great Room - Kill Devil Hills Vacation Rental
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- Sea-Esta Heated Pool - Kill Devil Hills Vacation Rental
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- Sea-Esta - Beach Access with Shower
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- Sea-Esta - Great Room has Surround Sound Theatre
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- Rec Room includes Pool Table, laundry facility, wet bar and powder room!!!
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- Bedroom 1 - Oasis
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- Bedroom 2 - Beach Side
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- Bedroom 3 - Dolphin Room
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- Bedroom 4 - Captain's Quarters
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- Beach Time!
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- Offering "all you can eat" is a BIG mistake!
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- Hiking to the top of Jockey's Ridge!
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- Fishing near the piers!
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- Bassett Family enjoying fireworks on the beach!
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- Kraeger Family enjoying fireworks on the beach!
Traveler Reviews (47)
our stay april 23-29
Guest: Amber
(Roanoke, Va)
Date of Stay: 04/23/11
Review Submitted: 06/18/11
LOVED everything about the house! It was incredibly comfortable for 5 adults and 4 children. The board games, toys, and books for all different ages were wonderful! Our view was amazing and we were close to everything! My family and my in-laws loved it so much that we have just emailed Hans again for another stay in October. Hans checked in with us right after we arrived to make sure that everything was good! Thank you! The keurig coffee maker was a pleasant surprise! We brought ours from home and had one on the top level and one on the lower level!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Family Fun!
Guest: LT
(Newport News,Va)
Date of Stay: 09/01/07
Review Submitted: 12/19/07
We had a great stay for 10 days! The pool is great and the beach is very close. One of the nicest beach we have ever been too! The house is well equipped and great for mutiple families.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Outstanding Stay & We're Coming Back!!
Guest: Integritymom
(Hoboken, NJ)
Date of Stay: 12/10/11
Review Submitted: 01/18/12
We came to the Outer Banks off-season for a family event. We loved it so much that we just booked a prime week! The owner has been excellent to work with. There's no question he won't answer for us, and he made sure every aspect of the home met our expectations. It was spacious, clean, comfortable, and very close to everything! The Sea-Esta guidebook that Hans emailed to us told us everything we needed to bring, the house ammenites, all about the area, and things to do. Thanks again & can't wait for our summer vacation!!
Owner response:Glad you liked the guide book! We rely on each of our guests to provide us with ideas to help make our beach house an enjoyable place to stay, for our guests and our families!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wanted to love it, but.....
Guest: family of five
(Charles Town, WV)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11
Review Submitted: 11/08/11
We were a 3 generation family that came together for vacation. Our group included a set of grandparents, my husband and I , and our 3 children. Pros : Location to attractions, restaraunts, shopping, and the beach (be warned however, that the beach road you have to cross can be quite busy at times), pool (this is also a con, keep reading)hot tub, and space. Cons: Bad: Notice there are no pictures of the bathrooms. These are budget hotel sized baths, with small, very small, bath tubs. The "jacuzzi tub" in the queen master suite is also very tiny, not soaking tub size. And worse, after folding myself up a bit to fit, I turned on the jets, and black mold came out. The egyptian cotten towels are thin basic towels, not 'thirsty" towels. Worse: Moving on to beds . My parents slept in the king size bed. The matress is so old it has the two impressions in it, also the sheets were basic the comforter quite thin. Moving on to the "queen". When we layed down to go to sleep with our infant between us, we noticed that the bed was not quite as roomy as our queen back home. My father actually got out a tape measure and measured the beds, the 3 queens are actually 3 fulls. Yes there is a difference. Also same basic sheets, thin comforters, and hard matresses. THE WORST: Beware of the pool man. He came out Tuesday for mid week maintenance. I asked if I needed to pull the kids from the pool, and he assured us there would be no problem, keep using the pool. 30 minutes after he left, my son, who is a quite tough 11 year old, came out of the pool rubbing his eyes and face crying. The pool guy had used way too much chlorine. Luckily, I knew the proper procedures to flush out eyes, but the rest of his day was quite ruined because he was sore and miserable. It took us 24 hours to flush out enough chlorine from the pool with a water hose to safely use it. One other minor con is the video library. It consists of 3 movies, 2 work out dvds, and Second Hand Lions, which is great, but all the box had was the bonus disc, no movie. And bring your own toilet paper. Unlike other vacation rentals we have been associated with, this is not provided. In conclusion, I felt there was definite false advertising going on, especially in regards to bed size. A good value for off season, would go somewhere else in on season. Buyer Beware.....
Owner response:This review does not match the response we received. ??? Hans, We had a wonderful time in your beach house. Everyone has come home with special memories. Thank you so much... Thanks once again for helping make our vacation wonderful. Carrie
Recommended for:Sightseeing.
Great Place
Guest: Alita
(West Chester PA)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 10/03/11
The house was clean and beautiful. The location was great. It had all the amenities a large group could ever need. I would recommend it highly to anyone who wants a beautiful and well cared for property to vacation at with their whole family!
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great House
Guest: LORI
(WAYLAND, New York)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11
Review Submitted: 09/27/11
We had a wonderful time while staying at the Sea-Esta. It was easy to locate and close to lots of restaurants and beach shops.The house was clean. Loved having an extra frig on first floor to grab drinks before heading to the beach . Kitchen is well equipped-even had a lg pot for steaming the blue crabs we had caught {on Colington road 10 min drive }. Beach access is a 5 min. walk. Pool and hot tub are well maintained.Nearby Jockeys Ridge State Park is a great place to fly kites .Drove 45 min. north to Currituck Beach and took Bills wild horse tour { highly recommend} .Hans was very efficient handling emails/contract/questions etc. You might want to bring your own towels as there are only two per room .
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Our Review
Guest: Phyl
(Monroe )
Date of Stay: 07/25/11
Review Submitted: 09/21/11
We had the pleasure of staying at this home the 3rd week of July 2011. It is a beautiful home conveniently located within a block from the beach. We loved where the bedrooms were situated as it allowed us adults to continue on with our relaxing evening while our children were asleep. We also loved the pool and hot tub that were immaculate! The bed was extremely comfortable. The mattress and sheets were of high quality and we could not get over how comfortable it was! I love to cook and having small children we ate in often. We felt the kitchen was wonderfully equipped with everything we needed! The bathrooms were spotless and had the refreshing odor that they had just been scrubbed. We are planning on definately staying here again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful location!
Guest: Sunlover
(Fairfax, VA)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10
Review Submitted: 09/21/11
My family really enjoyed our stay at Sea-Esta! The living room/kitchen combo was so perfect for relaxing, cooking and cooling off from the sun. We loved having the pool available when we needed a "break" from beach time, and the location was fabulous. A quick 5 min. walk and we were at the beach...yet we didn't have the beach traffic and noise to contend with. Everything was very comfortable and I highly recommend Sea-Esta for any family visiting the Kitty Hawk/Kill Devil Hills area.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Gorgeous Vacation Rental
Guest: LetItSnow
(Monroe, CT)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 09/20/11
Wow! And we are definitely coming back! The house is beautiful, and has all of the ammenities you would want or need in a vacation home. Thanks, Hans, for taking great care in our reservations and going the extra mile to make sure everything was in top shape for our arrival. We felt like family! The kids loved the pool table, the pool, the hot tub, surround sound, and the basketball hoop. Of course, the grown-ups loved these things too! We left Karen a tip - it's obvious she does a great job cleaning and we couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Nice stay!
Guest: Phil
(Gagetown, MI)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11
Review Submitted: 09/20/11
Had a nice stay during the end of May! Had several problems with leaky dishwasher, vcr not working, the lock on the outer door locked us out (batteries died), and there was a bird in a vent over one of the bathrooms. All of these were not a big deal and quickly taken care of . Other than those issues our stay was exactly how it was advertised. Plenty to do in the area-bike rentals, crabbing, fishing, Wright Brothers Museum, hang gliding, dolphin watching (we saw them almost everyday). The pool was great and Jeanette's Pier is a must see! Most days were spent at the beach and perfect for relaxing. Plenty of restaurants and ice cream shops. Everyone had a great time and looking forward going back some day!
Owner response:Yes, we were on the phone to immediately contact service. They found a birds nest in the vent near the roof! Our handyman could not replicate the dishwasher leak, but we've since replaced the unit as a safeguard. The VCR/DVD player controls get changed around as it is not the most user friendly. The unit is gone! The keyless door entry lock was corroded due to salty air, so we replace the entire unit. Great guests like Phil call us immediately if there is any issue. Helps their experience, as well as it keeps the home in top shape!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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