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Ruby's OBX Retreat is only 1 mile from the beach and has a beautiful sound view

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10

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111 sq m

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Popular LocationWright Brothers National Memorial6 min drive
  • Popular LocationAvalon Fishing Pier7 min drive
  • Popular LocationNags Head Woods Preserve8 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)95 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room 1

Office 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Ruby's OBX Retreat is only 1 mile from the beach and has a beautiful sound view

This cottage is located off of Colington Road and is only 1 MILE FROM THE BEACH (that's a quick 4 minute drive).

You will be welcomed to this very clean and cozy, fully stocked and full of character cottage with a beautiful WATER VIEW OF THE KITTY HAWK BAY. The cottage is directly across the street from the sound and has a great view of the water.

The cottage is single level with only 3 steps to entry. There are 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Bedroom 1 has a king size bed and bedroom 2 has a queen size bed, both with brand new 2023 Zinus 14 hybrid mattresses with medium firmness, each bed has a 2 inch memory foam topper as well.
There is a queen size futon in the den and a queen size sleeper sofa in the living room.

Linens and bath towels/wash cloths are provided for your stay.

The kitchen is fully stocked and has everything you need to prepare your evening meal after a day at the beach. Dining area comfortably seats 6.

There is a laundry room with washer and dryer, they are available for guest's use.

The outdoor shower welcomes you after a trip to the beach or for a shower under the stars.

This cozy little Outer Banks cottage is only 1 mile from the nearest beach access with a very nice bath house offering showers and bathrooms. It is also handicapped accessible.

Just across the street from that bath house is Stop N Shop a known spot for a deli sandwich as well as convenience store items, OBX gifts, beach gear and fishing tackle. Very convenient to pick up everything you'll need for a great day at the beach.

Just down the road from the cottage, one each way is the Saltbox Cafe to the left and the Colington Cafe to the right, two well known favorite restaurants of the area.

You will have everything you need for an excellent stay here on the Outer Banks!


This cottage belonged to my grandmother, her name was Ruby.
It has been updated in 2023 with a completely new kitchen and bathroom, fresh paint and refinished hard wood and tile floors throughout.
The water for the cottage is a deep well and with well water there is sometimes a bit of an odor and there can be some color also. It's all completely normal for the area, the local water treatment company says the well water on this property has some of the most balanced pH and highest mineral count they've seen on the Outer Banks so we've decided to keep the well water for now.
We can provide a water cooler for drinking water for guests that may prefer it.

Keeping it simple at this centrally located milepost 8 Outer Banks cottage.

Located off the beaten path in Colington in a very quiet neighborhood.

This cottage is very nearby the Blue Crab Tavern. You may hear some music and people having a good time over there . "The Crab" as we call it usually quiets down by 11pm, even on evenings when they have bands playing out back on the dock.
Wanna see a beautiful sunset or enjoy a cold beverage while sitting out on the dock? Walk on over and meet the owner Argie, this year is her 31st year in business!

Property manager

Tanya
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Supervise kids closely/proximity to road and water

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 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 area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this cottage is on the waterfront. Jennette's Pier and Destination Fun are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Nags Head Woods Preserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 3 min drive
  • Destination Fun - 4 min drive
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 6 min drive
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 7 min drive
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Jolly Roger - 6 min drive
  • Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Wendy's - 4 min drive
  • Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse - 5 min drive

Reviews

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Property and Very Accommodative Host
It has an ideal location, quiet at night, and only 3 min drive to beach access parking. Host privides a lot of different things such as beach towels and chairs that make the experience that much easier.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very responsive owner!
First, let me start by saying Tanya was the best. She answered every question within maybe 10 minutes, she has things in that cottage to cover almost every inconvenience, and it’s very well maintained, and CLEAN. We were on the water, in the heat of the south and not one bug, which is ALWAYS a possibilty in a southern location. The dryer broke during our stay, and they literally had one sitting on the sidewalk by 9:00 the next day waiting to come in as we were packing! Sincerely, she’s the best. We definitely will stay here if we come this way again! Thank you Tanya!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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Hosted by Tanya

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