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FFR318 Penthouse Retreat by First Flight Rentals

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Balcony
Outdoor Pool
Balcony
Living Area
Living Area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

FFR318 Penthouse Retreat by First Flight Rentals

Welcome to Penthouse Retreat — the largest and only three-bedroom condo at First Flight Retreat!

This spacious third-floor condo boasts ten-foot ceilings, ceramic tile and carpet flooring, and stunning southeast ocean views. The bright, open layout includes two king bedrooms and a third bedroom with a duo bunk and trundle, comfortably sleeping up to four guests. Each bedroom features its own TV. 

The fully equipped kitchen is designed for the gourmet cook, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a wine fridge—perfect for entertaining. Step through one of the three south-facing sliding doors onto your private, oversized balcony, where you can relax at the tall table with four chairs and enjoy morning coffee or an afternoon drink while taking in the ocean breeze.

A short elevator ride takes you to the first level, where you’ll find the fitness center, game room, and the boardwalk to the beach, leading to a large oceanfront deck with direct beach access. Head to the ground level for community pool access, covered parking, an outdoor grilling area, and picnic tables—ideal for family cookouts.

Penthouse Retreat is conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, and local attractions—some within walking distance. Wi-Fi is included.

Please Note:

This property offers southeast ocean views only.

The elevator is a community amenity, not controlled by the homeowner and not guaranteed.

2026 Pool Schedule: TBD
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this condo is on the beach. Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Destination Fun are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Outer Banks Mall and Outlets Nags Head. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Glazin' Go-Nuts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destination Fun - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Aviation Dog Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Azteca - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Outer Banks Brewing Station - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does FFR318 Penthouse Retreat by First Flight Rentals have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at FFR318 Penthouse Retreat by First Flight Rentals?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at FFR318 Penthouse Retreat by First Flight Rentals on 6 May 2026 start from £372, 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.

Is FFR318 Penthouse Retreat by First Flight Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at FFR318 Penthouse Retreat by First Flight Rentals?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at FFR318 Penthouse Retreat by First Flight Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FFR318 Penthouse Retreat by First Flight Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is FFR318 Penthouse Retreat by First Flight Rentals located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kill Devil Hills condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Outer Banks Beaches. Destination Fun and Aviation Dog Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Y.

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

First Flight

Easy check in and great communication. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Perfect for quick stay

Condo was perfect for what we needed. Kitchen was a tight small area but i do have a very open kitchen at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean D.

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

Girls Week in OBX

We opted for this property mainly for the oceanfront view. The mattresses were not firm and several in the group had back issues with the soft mattresses. We had plumbing issues (clogged sink, faucet that needed fixing) and a plumber was called and only availability was at 7:30am (not ideal for those vacationing). Several dishes were cracked and need replacing. We requested a new skillet to cook with as the one there was in rough condition (and a new skillet was brought immediately). Overall, it's a beautiful condo - just needs some routine upkeep.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

High price-poor cleanliness

While everyone was respectful of social distancing also staying in the condos, there was nasty dust everywhere, caked on the blinds etc. There was specifically a sign posted in the single musty elevator that said the HOA couldnt keep these locations cleaned according to CDC standards nor were there sanitizing stations/any cleaners ever witnessed. $4500 for a decent property (but a condo when usually houses are half this) that could not even be cleaned properly sucked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Great Unit

Very comfortable and spacious condo in a convenient location. The ONLY drawback was spotty wifi. We would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Pool and hot tub not usable for the year

Great location and side view of the Atlantic. You will have to stare at the guests next door on their decks but you still have a great view of the might Atlantic Ocean. It was also nice to have underground parking. Big issue with us is that we paid for a pool and sea venue. We were later told that the pool would not be open for the season due to failed inspections and could not be fixed for quiet some time. They did not offer ANY reduction in cost. They did offer YMCA pool use three miles away. That's not what I paid for or wanted. Nice place to stay but front bedroom was hot and we had to put a fan in the hall and leave the door open for air. Also 3rd floor had no working air in hallway and may have contributed to heat in front room. If pool was working would definitely consider again but this trip left a bad taste.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micki B.

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

Excellent

Great view, excellent communication, great beach, larger balcony and main living space than appear in pics. Very enjoyable stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

First vacation

This place was very nice for our 1st time there the weather every cold the 1st 3 days we were there and this place was nice because we was inside and we were all able to still be comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jane S.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Frustrating.

I chose this property because of balcony with ocean view. I get there and there was a huge couch blocking the view from the living room blocking the sliding door to the balcony. I decided to rearrange the furniture. When I did I found a sign on the door saying it doesn't open. I got the feeling they had no plan to fix it. There was a door to the balcony from the dining room but it just wasn't as convenient. I never had any contact from the property manager. I was there for 5 nights but her days off evidently coincided with my with my first 2 nights there and no one ever contacted me to see how I was doing. There were lots of minor problems like no hangers in the closets, musty smell in a bedroom, couldn't figure out how to work the diswasher, and never got the TV in the bedroom to work. Not a good place for a senior citizen. Child size toilets, no handrails in the bath, etc. This place was a backup choice. I made reservations over 3 months early and one week before my trip VRBO cancelled the reservation. VRBO has a rebooking team but they provided absolutely no support. Lack of support and communication made this a less than satisfying trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Hello Jane- our office always sends a text to check on our guests, but it appears that you were missed. Our apologies. I personally went to the condo yesterday after receiving this review and took photos of a glorious view from the living room. The set up in that room is small but comfortable, that is why the owner has the furniture placed in the manner they do. Guests should not move furniture around in someone's property. There are two slider doors and the one that is accessible is literally feet from the other, so I am not sure why that was not convenient. All minor problems could have been resolved very quickly with a call to our office. In regards to hangers, there were some in the condo just very few so we have taken care of that and would have been happy to do so while you were here. I ran the dishwasher with no issue by hitting start button. All TV's were working. Toilets are normal size, not raised but that is owner personal choice. Handrails are also not advertised for the bathrooms. I could not smell anything musty and apologize that you had to experience that. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. ~General Manager/First Flight Rentals
Verified

8/10 Good

Peggy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach Stay

All was fine except the condo needs a thorough cleaning. Beautiful ocean view and the 3 bedrooms were great for our family. Kitchen items need to be organized and things not needed cleaned out.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

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

Convenient

Enjoyed our stay in the three bedroom condo. Very conveniently located close to the elevator for easy access. Especially loved there was access out to the beach that did not involve a single stair for an aging parent. Nice size kitchen and rooms. Dishes could use a deep cleaning. Besides that we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Heidi R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointing Condo

This unit is in poor shape. 2 of the doors to the patio were inoperable and the third was only partially usable. The wine fridge is useless, not cold enough for white wine. The kitchen is filled with excessive wine openers (6) and over 20 knives but no working can opener. Most of the pans were worn and unwholesome looking. I expect hype in the listing but this was in the realm of dishonesty.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Perfect in every way

Property was within walking distance to restaurants which is fantastic for people who like to eat and stroll. Facilities were impeccable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very nice location Close to restaurants and right on the beach!

The whole experience was very easy start to finish! Only issue I had was I expected a sleep Sofia but there isn’t one in this condo. Over all was a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Juliet W.

Liked: Check-in, location

Great location and lovely beach

We loved kill devil hills as a location for exploring the outer banks. 20 mins to Duck or Manteo, 5 mins to Wright brothers memorial and the wonderful dunes at Jockeys Ridge State Park. The beach was close and easily accessible and we loved walking there and watching the shoals of porpoise. The property was fine, could have been cleaner, carpets need a good steam clean. We knew the pool was closed, but it would have been nice to know that the fitness room and spa were also closed ;-( In view of the lack of facilities the property was overpriced. It was also difficult to reach the rental company when we needed maintenance to stop the smoke alarm for. Constantly going off.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan K.

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

Great Condo

Condo was in a great location, and had an excellent view of the beach. Had everything we needed for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Would come Again!

Kitchen was fully stocked, and we enjoyed our stay a lot. Good lay-out and very roomy. Quiet and lovely - no complaints
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

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

First timers

This was our first trip to the Outer Banks and we had a blast. The kitchen was fully stocked and the balcony offered great views. We would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

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

Great condo in KDH

We enjoyed the spaciousness of this condo. Beds were comfortable and kitchen fairly well stocked
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Azadeh I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kill Devil Hills vacation

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. Location is great as far as very close proximity to the beach as well as restaurants, etc. First Flight Rentals did an excellent job with communication regarding any questions we had prior to and during our stay. I was however somewhat disappointed with the cleanliness/condition of our unit. There was dust caked on blinds and other areas throughout the apartment and carpet/couches seemed old/worn. Kitchen was nicely renovated, but it seemed the rest of the condo was in need of renovation as well. The cleanliness factor almost made me take the rating down to three stars, but we enjoyed everything else so much that I left it at 4.

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