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Sand Life - Pelican's Northern Nest -Pet Friendly!

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A building with a bar area, two stools, and a sign that reads "ALL CLUB".
A living room with a dark leather couch, a plaid armchair, a patterned rug, and a wooden floor.
A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted fan.
A whale's tail emerging from the water.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a wooden island with stools.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Located on the beach, this cottage features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 4 guests. Enjoy nearby activities like swimming, game walks, and surfing. Explore nearby golf options. The property welcomes pets and is located near Kitty Hawk Beach and Paradise Fun Park.

Highlights

  • On the beach

    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Kitty Hawk Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kill Devil Hills Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sand Life - Pelican's Northern Nest -Pet Friendly!

Ground level surf shack apartment located conveniently on the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills yet literally a stone throw away from the Kitty Hawk line! Enjoy ocean sounds right from your kitchen/living room. Skip across the road to private beach access! Knotty pine throughout in this 1955 year old one of a kind space! Easy access to all the OBX has to offer! BONUS - bring your furry four-legged buddy!
The space
This space adopted a Blue Whale - Travel with Purpose when you stay with us and assist in global efforts to help save this beautiful endangered species! No steps to contend with! Covered Tiki bar and propane grill greet you at the entrance which leads into full size kitchen and dining area for four. Spacious living room with smart TV, large couch and rocking chair! Two bedrooms with dresser and closets in each! One king bed and one queen! Your own controlled AC/Heat in every room! One full bath with shower/tub combo (Note - there is one step up into tub).

Enough parking for 1 vehicle preferably.
If your group is larger than 4 there are two other spaces that are available to be rented separately! Inquire with your host if you are interested in these spaces as well!
Guest access
Everything in your space is for your enjoyment including the Tiki Bar, propane grill, and outdoor hose at entrance. Inside is all yours except for the locked owners closet.
Other things to note
One bath towel, wash cloth, beach towel, and beach chair provided per person!

Private beach access for all Pelican guests is directly across from driveways.

Nearest public beach access is Arch St.

If bringing a pet please communicate with your host about this when you book!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 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 less than 999 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Pet fee/pet. No pets on furniture. Clean up.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Gather used towels: Leave in a pile in hamper or bathroom. Leave beds alone - do not strip!

Throw trash away: Remove all trash from house (kitchen, bathroom, etc) place in dumpster outside of house. Make sure all dishes are clean, dry and put away. Turn all lights off.

Turn all lights off. Set AC to 74 in summer and Heat to 68 in the winter at departure. Lock all doors & windows at your departure. If a key was used please put it back in lockbox.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Detailed house rules will be sent after booking. Questions? Ask your host! Any violation of outlined house rules can result in loss of damage deposit

Thank you for your interest in our home, please include a list of names and ages in your party and what brings you to the area. 

Dogs only; max 1 dog. Host approval required. Breed/size must be provided. No aggressive breeds. Leash required outside room.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3224871
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

About the neighborhood

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this cottage is near a water park and on the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Seaside Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Paradise Fun Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Full Throttle Speedway, or consider a night out at Jolly Roger Restaurant. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Paradise Fun Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kill Devil Hills Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 6 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sand Life - Pelican's Northern Nest -Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Sand Life - Pelican's Northern Nest -Pet Friendly!?

As of Sep 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Life - Pelican's Northern Nest -Pet Friendly! on Oct 21, 2026 start from $328, 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 Sand Life - Pelican's Northern Nest -Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sand Life - Pelican's Northern Nest -Pet Friendly!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sand Life - Pelican's Northern Nest -Pet Friendly! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kill Devil Hills cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Kitty Hawk Beach and Paradise Fun Park. Kill Devil Hills Beach and Avalon Fishing Pier are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cozy space with a beachy surf vibe. The host provided an ample amount of information about the property and the surrounding area. While there is access directly across the street, there is public access a short walk down the street without a hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Super cute place to stay right on the beach. Host has great communication, definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing communication with the owner. Awesome spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was awesome- a perfect get away to escape the world for awhile - will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was wonderful with the beach just across the road and over a sand dune. Nice find for a last-minute weekend getaway for our small family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 3, 2025
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed it. You’re always welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay

Beautiful property and location! Absolutely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time here, the space was clean and comfortable. Host was amazing, responded to every message and made sure all of our needs were met. 10 out of 10 will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2026
You just made our day, thank you so much!! 😄 So glad the space felt clean and comfortable and that everything went smoothly. That is exactly what we aim for! We would love to have you back anytime, hope to see you again soon! – Gia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Trip

Had a great time with the family, great location to the beach and plenty of other fun activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2024
Thanks again, Kolbi, for choosing us for your stay! It was truly a pleasure hosting you. Please visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First off, our host Gia was on the ball…! Very attentive and pretty quick answering any questions we had. We loved the house and its beachy, fun vibe! It’s the next best thing to being directly on the beach! Short 2 minute walk from door to sand! We would stay here again and we highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay and Amazing Hospitality

My father, my dog, and I all stayed at Gia’s property and we could not have had a better experience. The unit was clean and suited our needs perfectly, and was also accurate to the listing. We were right across from the beach which was a lovely addition to the trip. The best part of the trip was Gia’s hospitality and kindness towards us, she made us feel right at home in the Outer Banks. We would love to stay at one of her properties again in the future. 10/10 would recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect relaxing getaway!

The home was cozy and comfortable with everything we needed for a perfect weekend. Fully stocked kitchen made it easy to cook but location made it easy to find outside places to eat and shop. Description said it was a “skip” to private beach access which was such a luxury! Being pet friendly was such a necessary part for me and I am thankful my pup could come along!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Short Stay

We were so happy to find a home that not only allowed short stays – just three nights – but also our Sweet mini doodle and literally a stones. Throw up a Dune and on the beach. Perfect house for a couple even the linens were quality! And the communication with the host was always immediate and first rate. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The kitchen was fine. We didn’t really use it. The description of this property needs to be changed. The only view from the kitchen and living room windows is that of hiway 12 and the large sand dune. You can not see sand and surf from the Pelican’s Nest. It is a short walk to the beach though. Everything else about the unit was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 would book again

First of all I cannot say enough about how great our host Gia was. She was super attentive and even helped us after checkout when my fiancé accidentally left something behind. The place is clean, quiet, and literally steps away from the ocean! The kitchen had everything we needed to make meals and clean up after ourselves. We stayed in the king room and the bed was really comfortable. The bedrooms and living areas are good sized and do not feel cramped. This place was the more than enough space for us and our two dogs. This is the first time we've stayed in Kill Devil Hills and it was a great experience. Everyone is so friendly and will strike up a conversation with you. I would argue that KDH has some of the best seafood in the country, so make sure to check out some local places! We recommend Chili Peppers, Awful Arthur's, and Jimmy's Seafood Buffet. Happy travels!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gia Nicole Palacorolla

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HELLO There! I moved to the OBX from Ellicott City, MD in 2013. I studied Human Nutrition, Foods & Exercise with an emphasis in Exercise & Health Promotion at Virginia Tech & put that knowledge to work on a daily basis as a Pilates Instructor at the only classical Pilates Studio in the OBX, The Presidio of Pilates! In addition to my education, my love for business & entrepreneurial spirit led me to Hosting! I CoHost multiple spaces in locations throughout the United States and as a Professional Referrer of hosting I take great joy in teaching folks how to start their own business hosting by themselves or with assistance. I have taught a course at the local church - The Path To Financial Freedom! I LOVE to TRAVEL - so reach out if you would like me to teach a course in YOUR home town in the US or Internationally!
Things that bring me great joy:
1. My relationships with my K9 Medusa, kitties Oli & Sassy, close friends & family, clients & guests!
2. Water (referring to all large bodies of water....not the beverage! ;)
3. Beach walks & Podcasts!
4. Meditation
5. Pilates
6. Quotes!!
I am grateful for every guest, & potential new host, I correspond with! I look forward to hosting YOU, your loved ones, and many more in the months and years to come...truly a labor of love! Should you need assistance in hosting your own property, I would be delighted to help you with that AS WELL!
Travel quotes that inspire:
~A good traveler has no fixed plans, & is not intent on arriving.
Laozi
~Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over & over again in the quietest chambers, that the mind can never break off from the journey.
Pat Conroy
~All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.
Martin Buber
~Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, & that has made all the difference.
Robert Frost
~Remember that happiness is a way of travel - not a destination.
Roy M. Goodman

Why they chose this property

Centrally located spot beach triplex on the line of Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk Beach with it's own private beach access! Perfect spot to getaway to the OBX with your pup!

What makes this property unique

* Knowledge of local area

* Discounts with local businesses

Languages:

English

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