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Waterfront Treasure - Main WIE House
Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 41200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Kitty Hawk, NC
- Place, Duck Woods Country Club7 min drive
- Place, Kitty Hawk Beach9 min drive
- Place, Duck Boardwalk19 min drive
- Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Waterfront Treasure - Main WIE House
Blackbeard's Treasure might not be here, but you will make treasured memories! The WIE Village is unique in many ways...made from mostly local OBX re-purposed materials, combined with charm, accommodate 2 to 10 people. Two pods & main house borders 1600 acres of nature preserve within 2 mi of the beach. To accommodate larger parties, reserve Pod Messi &/or Pod Zeus in addition to Main House. These listings can be found under my profile!
Search "WIE House, Virginian-Pilot" for more information!
The space
This space adopted a Giant Tortoise - Travel with Purpose when you stay with us and assist in global efforts to help save this beautiful endangered species! This 1200 square feet home is a combination of mostly re-purposed wood from several houses, that have been torn down to make room for bigger beach houses. It has a fantastic beachy feel to it, and though it has a small footprint the feeling is spacious. Includes a fireplace to take the chill off.
The WIE House is SO very unique it made it into the 2016 OBX Parade of Homes...learn more about the amenities and layouts by Googling "Parade of Homes OBX 2016" and go to House #11 !
Look forward to having you to one of the most unique properties you will ever stay in!!!!
Guest access
You will have the whole main house to yourself and your guests, including GOURMET Kitchen with a drip-style coffee maker!
You will also have access to the sound (weather permitting) and a tandem kayak. (The kayak is available on a first-come first-serve basis as it can be used by any guests staying at the WIE Village.)
Other things to note
This is a beautiful waterfront location, and it may change your attitude for ever. Below is the story behind the WIE Village !
With green building in mind, we look to reuse and re-purpose materials that are left over from building large homes to create The WIE House. The first WIE House location is in an environmentally critical area, The Outer Banks (OBX) of North Carolina.
This concept is not unique to the OBX, as we would like to see it grow to any location where there are leftover materials on the job-site. Whether it be a remodel job or new construction, the benefits to this project are the use of leftover building materials, resulting in less forest destruction, filling of landfills, all while cutting expenses for all involved!
The WIE House is small in physical size, but big in quality of living. The WIE House is built to be as maintenance-free, and as energy-efficient as possible; including environmentally friendly items such as, metal roofs, rain water wine barrels to water landscaping, passive solar energy to maintain all exterior lighting, and all permeable walkways to prevent runoff to name a few!
A walkway will wind you up to the house that sits atop a hill and because lot clearing is kept to a minimum no driving of vehicles allowed on the lot.
Another goal of The WIE House concept is for local municipalities to get on board and see the value of higher density houses on property as opposed to the single Mega-Home!
The first WIE House was built on a lot owned by Jim Douglas on the Roanoke Sound, bordering the Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest became available for rent during Spring 2017.
Jim Douglas, The WIE House Founder
For your security - Mounted at the main entrance is one external camera!
Search "WIE House, Virginian-Pilot" for more information!
The space
This space adopted a Giant Tortoise - Travel with Purpose when you stay with us and assist in global efforts to help save this beautiful endangered species! This 1200 square feet home is a combination of mostly re-purposed wood from several houses, that have been torn down to make room for bigger beach houses. It has a fantastic beachy feel to it, and though it has a small footprint the feeling is spacious. Includes a fireplace to take the chill off.
The WIE House is SO very unique it made it into the 2016 OBX Parade of Homes...learn more about the amenities and layouts by Googling "Parade of Homes OBX 2016" and go to House #11 !
Look forward to having you to one of the most unique properties you will ever stay in!!!!
Guest access
You will have the whole main house to yourself and your guests, including GOURMET Kitchen with a drip-style coffee maker!
You will also have access to the sound (weather permitting) and a tandem kayak. (The kayak is available on a first-come first-serve basis as it can be used by any guests staying at the WIE Village.)
Other things to note
This is a beautiful waterfront location, and it may change your attitude for ever. Below is the story behind the WIE Village !
With green building in mind, we look to reuse and re-purpose materials that are left over from building large homes to create The WIE House. The first WIE House location is in an environmentally critical area, The Outer Banks (OBX) of North Carolina.
This concept is not unique to the OBX, as we would like to see it grow to any location where there are leftover materials on the job-site. Whether it be a remodel job or new construction, the benefits to this project are the use of leftover building materials, resulting in less forest destruction, filling of landfills, all while cutting expenses for all involved!
The WIE House is small in physical size, but big in quality of living. The WIE House is built to be as maintenance-free, and as energy-efficient as possible; including environmentally friendly items such as, metal roofs, rain water wine barrels to water landscaping, passive solar energy to maintain all exterior lighting, and all permeable walkways to prevent runoff to name a few!
A walkway will wind you up to the house that sits atop a hill and because lot clearing is kept to a minimum no driving of vehicles allowed on the lot.
Another goal of The WIE House concept is for local municipalities to get on board and see the value of higher density houses on property as opposed to the single Mega-Home!
The first WIE House was built on a lot owned by Jim Douglas on the Roanoke Sound, bordering the Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest became available for rent during Spring 2017.
Jim Douglas, The WIE House Founder
For your security - Mounted at the main entrance is one external camera!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Leave in a pile in hamper or bathroom. Start a load of towels if you would like - not a request!
Leave beds alone - do not strip!
Remove all trash from house (kitchen, bathroom, etc) place in dumpster along gravel road.
Make sure all dishes are clean, dry and put away.
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.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Kitty Hawk
Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Duck Woods Country Club and Kitty Hawk Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park. H2OBX Waterpark and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kitty Hawk, NC
What's nearby
- Duck Woods Country Club - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
- Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
- Kitty Hawk Beach - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
- Sea Scape Golf Links - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
- Duck Boardwalk - 19 min drive - 10.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- 7-Eleven - 3 min drive
- The Black Pelican - 9 min drive
- Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - 8 min drive
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
- Jimmy's Seafood Buffet - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
1 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carol M.
28 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carol M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Noah M.
7 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Noah M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donna C.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect long weekend
Donna C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
sharree k.
2 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is exactly what we were looking for. It's clean and beautifully decorated.
sharree k.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dawn B.
15 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
husband and wife
Dawn B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Turfmaster L.
2 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hunt abd Golf Trip 2024
Turfmaster L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas L.
17 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish we could have stayed longer
Thomas L.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anthony D.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet with a view
Anthony D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason W.
12 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view!!
Jason W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Matthew O.
7 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great Getaway
Matthew O.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kirby S.
30 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Kirby S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert O.
12 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short weekend
Robert O.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sharon O.
13 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House
Sharon O.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
7 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly Enjoyed!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robyne W.
16 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best experience ever
Robyne W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kendra C.
10 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Vacation/Work Stay
Kendra C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
William J.
17 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, lovely house on the sound
William J.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul M.
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overview
Paul M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan D., McCordsville, IN
3 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just AMAZING!
Susan D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
james d.
22 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
james d.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
CraigHolly L.
13 Jun 2025
CraigHolly L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Patricia J.
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and lovely place for a sister’s get away !




Patricia J.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
John L.
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
John L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeff D.
25 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, well appointed and stylish, thought of everthing
Jeff D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
About the host
Hosted by Gia Nicole Palacorolla
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
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
Tiny home living located on the water (sound/bay) in one of the only Maritime Forests in the US yet less then 3 miles to beach!
What makes this property unique
* Local knowledge of the area
* Discounts to local businesses
* Discounts to local businesses
Languages:
English
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