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Waterfront Treasure - Main WIE House

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Room
This home adopted an endangered Giant Tortoise; Travel with Purpose as our Guest
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Place, Duck Woods Country Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Duck Boardwalk
    ‪19 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!
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
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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

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.
Detailed house rules will be sent to you via message once your reservation is confirmed. If you have questions prior to booking please ask your host!
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. 
Any violation of outlined house rules can result in loss of damage deposit to canceled booking with no refund

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.
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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

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 36 min drive

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

Is Waterfront Treasure - Main WIE House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Treasure - Main WIE House?

As of 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Treasure - Main WIE House on 4 Nov 2025 start from £262.99, 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 Waterfront Treasure - Main WIE House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Treasure - Main WIE House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Treasure - Main WIE House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Albemarle Sound and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Outer Banks Beaches. Duck Woods Country Club and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

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

Languages:

English

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