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Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset

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A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A large, two-story brick house with a prominent front porch and a driveway leading to a red car.
A serene outdoor seating area with a large tree, a bench, and a chair facing a body of water, enclosed by a fence.
A garden with a stone pathway leading to a wooden fence overlooking a body of water.
A cozy living room with a dark leather sofa, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
This vacation home accommodates 12 guests with 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. It includes 4 bicycles and 1 outdoor pool, and it offers water views. Families can enjoy various activities like fishing and water sports, while the yard and patio provide ample outdoor space. Explore nearby attractions like Kitty Hawk Beach and Paradise Fun Park.

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kitty Hawk Beach
6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Paradise Fun Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom master lower level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom master main floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom upper level left front

2 Single Beds

Bedroom upper level left rear

1 King Bed

Bedroom upper level right front

1 Double Bed

Bedroom upper level right rear

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom lower level left side hall

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom lower level master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom main floor master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom main floor powder room

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom upper level left side hall bath

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom upper level left side jack&jill between king&twin r

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom upper level right side hall

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

enclosed lg outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset

Enjoy the great family memories "The Ship Captain's Cottage" brings. A luxury Sound front Family Vacation Cottage that accommodates a single couple looking for a private relaxing time together to 2-3 families very comfortably. Surrounded by Tranquil 100 year old oak trees and outstanding expansive sound views with breathtaking sunsets located at the end of the cul-de-sac in a quiet private community. This unique Southern cottage has approximately 6,000 sq. ft. of privacy, offering many interior and outdoor sitting areas including large screened and open porches to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the unique outdoor environment.
The Ship Captains Cottage offers space for all ages, outstanding sunsets, landscaped fenced yard with secluded saltwater pool, gate that opens to your private 125' sound front dock, water access for paddleboarding,kayaking,canoe,windsurfing,crabbing & a sound front bike-walk path that connects to a serene shallow, warm water sandy wading beach to enjoy. And for boaters there is a public boat launch access in town also. Professional style kitchen, granite counters, commercial 4 burner & griddle stove with double oven, large island, 48" refrig., and a great walk-in pantry for all your groceries with an additional full size sink and 2nd refrig.and all necessary small appliances. French doors open to masive screened porch overlooking sound and saltwater pool with gas grill, rocking chairs, lounge chairs and dining table with access to pool area down spiral stairs. Take stroll down private quiet street to enjoy community playground with basket ball hoop and private community pool, local cafe & coffee shop, a Bistro offering live local music, upscale spa, really great book store, ladies boutique, and more. The ocean beach with lifeguards also just a few blocks, a quick drive across the main road.

Level 1 Lower pool level floor: office (queen) with TV, large granite tiled shower, walk in closet, french doors access poolside screened porch; bath; family room with TV, , kitchenette with dishwasher & microwave, 2 sets of french doors access salt water pool area.
Level 2 "Main Entrance floor level"; Master bedroom #1 (King) with french door access to screened porch, TV, large marble shower, walk in closet; main entrance sitting area with gas fireplace, french doors to screened porch overlooking saltwater pool and sound.; dining area; large open kitchen; 2nd sitting room off kitchen with gas fireplace & tv french doors to large screened porch, 1/2 bath and large laundry room down hall off kitchen.
Level 3; balcony sitting area with TV screened upper level screen porch access, Bedroom#2 (queen) with TV,& rear screened porch access; Bedroom#3 (double) with TV, access to upper level front sitting porch, hall full bath, bedroom#4 (king) with TV, walk in closet and access to large rear upper level screened porch, jack and jill bath shared with Bedroom#5 (2 twins) with walk in closet. Hall full bath with large garden tub, hall access to front porch balcony, very large movie room with movie library, wet bar, gas fireplace, and a quite private office for those that need to get some work done with book library. The Ship Captains Cottage is a wonderful FAMILY VACATION COTTAGE, It is NOT a event house and is strictly enforced. Please read The Ship Captains Cottage Weekly Vacation Rental Agreement
accepting terms and conditions. We do not offer refunds. Travel insurance is strongly encouraged and is the renters responsibility. Not signing agreement and/or waivers is considered a cancellation.

Travelers must purchase their own insurance policy for storms, illness, cancellations, etc. We do not offer refunds for weather, illness, mandatory evacuations, etc.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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
Home is not guaranteed to be child-proof
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Events

No events allowed
No parties/events. grounds for immedite eviction
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Pets

No pets allowed
No Pets. Grounds for immediate eviction.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking on Property Grounds or Within Property.
The cottage allows 12 guest max. FAMILY & Friends ONLY: Property is rented to (parents, grandparents, children, and extended family friends
All furniture must be returned to original location, all trash to outside containers and home left in good condition. No Parties/No Events.
Pool area has 4 entrance gates All Must Be Inspected by guests UPON ARRIVAL Latched & Locked at ALL times for the Security & SAFETY for ALL visitors

Important information

You need to know

Property # 986722vb
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
Note from host: no parties/events. grounds for immedite eviction
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Paradise Fun Park and Glazin' Go-Nuts are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Outer Banks Mall. Consider Jolly Roger Restaurant for a night out or Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Paradise Fun Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Holy Redeemer Catholic Church - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Seafood & Steak House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Slice Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kitty Hawk Beach, Paradise Fun Park and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve and Glazin' Go-Nuts are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by carol giese

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We bought our first vacation home in Southern shores in 1989 added a pool and became the first rental home on the outer banks with a pool. We built and remodeled many homes over the years on the outer banks making OBX our year round residence in 1995, In 2001 built "The Ship Captains Cottage" We really enjoy our relaxing time spent at "The Ship Captains Cottage" and I am sure you will enjoy your visit also.

Why they chose this property

The Ship Captains Cottage is a traditional seaside cottage built by craftsmen to withstand the test of time. The unique floor plan offers many living areas to accommodate several family groups allowing privacy for all ages and its designed to make a single couple visit a quant, private relaxing retreat. The Ship Captains Cottage is not the typical OBX rental home there is no reverse floor that places the kitchen on the upper floor. enjoy the peace and quiet of the private community yet blocks to the main bypass to explore what the island has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Outstanding privacy at a peaceful waterfront cottage offering breathtaking sunsets surrounded by 100 year old oak trees making a very relaxing true vacation.

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