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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
3rd Bedroom with Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
4th BR Twin over Full Bed with pull out Twin bed
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom #1 Front
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom #2 Front
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Back Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Front Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Family & Pet Friendly Cottage --
Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!
Great Views! Screened-in Porch! Upper Deck! Under House Tiki Bar area! Fenced Yard! Just a short walk (350 Feet) you are at the public beach access.
Clean, cozy, charming beach made for relaxing time with families, friends or couples.
Perfect Outer Banks get away for your family to enjoy all that the beach offers. Our home is located on North Virginia Dare Trail in Kitty Hawk around the 2.5 mile marker post. You'll be able to enjoy the view from the large screened-in porch with a swing to relax or the large sundeck to catch some rays or amazing sunsets! Large deck under the house to relax out of the sun, play darts, cornhole or just hangout and enjoy a cool beverage or spend time with your dog. Mini refrigerator in laundry room.
Nice split floor plan with 2 bedrooms with Queen size beds located in the front (ocean side) which opens directly onto the screened-in porch. These two bedrooms share a hall bath. In the back of the house, there are two additional bedrooms which include another Queen size bed and Twin over Full bed with pull out Twin mattress. The 2nd bathroom is located in the hallway.
The central living area has plenty of seating for everyone to be together comfortably watching TV, playing Wii games or just hanging out. Each bedroom has its own TV with 2 with cable and two with Roku and DVD players. Free internet access. Lots of books, board games and DVD's to enjoy. Family game nights are a must!
This location offers close proximity to two fishing piers, a short drive to Corolla to see the wild horses or to Oregon Inlet for a deep sea fishing trip. Many attractions within a 30-45 minute drive such as the aquarium in Manteo, Escape Room in Southern Shores, miniature golf, Wright Brothers Museum, Zipline, Grave Diggers, water park, etc. Short distance to Art's Place for great burgers, Rundown Cafe and other restaurants. Breakfast fans - Bob's Eat and Get the H out is one of our favorites.
The cottage is dog-friendly up to two 50 lb. dogs only. Pet fee is $125. No other pets allowed.
Due to additional cleaning measures additional time may be needed to clean the property between guests depending on check-in day and when last guest checked out, etc. Check-in time is 4:00 PM. However, if our home is ready earlier you will be notified of an early no additional fee check-in. Our cleaning person will contact us to let us know when the house is ready for your stay. I will then send you a message to include the lockbox passcode. Please note, our check-out time (10:00 a.m.) is firm because our fantastic cleaning lady needs time to ready the house for our next guests.
All carpet has been replaced with LVP flooring. Comforters, pillows and blankets are provided.
Guests to provide their own towels, linens washcloths, shampoo, paper towels, toilet paper, etc. as well as other consumable items. There may be some items at the home to get you started when you first arrive.
There is a linen service close by if you choose to rent linens instead. They are located in Kitty Hawk. Here is their contact information. Moneysworth -1-800-833-5233.
Some other items that are provided include vacuums cleaners, hair dryers, x-large dog crate, medium dog crate, doggie play pen, beach chairs, tons of beach toys and a couple of beach carts.
Book your OBX trip now before we fill up for the season. 3 day minimum. 14 day maximum.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs only. No other pets.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking allowed.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please check trash pickup schedule on refrigerator. Trash cans must be placed on the curb the night before. Once empty, bring empty cans back and place under the house.
After rinsing off beach supplies and placing back on laundry room, turn off water to outdoor hose which is located in laundry room.
Latch all gates so they don't bang in the wind.
Place key in lockbox.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Minimum stay 3 days. Respectful of property and neighbors. Check-in time 4:00 PM.
Our cleaning person works very hard to get the house ready for our guests. Limited time between guests. Please help by taking out trash/general pickup
Pets - only dogs allowed. Must be housebroken and owners must clean up after pets.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 1840505vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Outer Banks Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Glazin' Go-Nuts and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, parasailing and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
Aycock Brown Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Kitty Hawk Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 3 min drive
Cosmos Pizzeria - 2 min drive
Shore Coffee Roasters - 19 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Wendy's - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Family & Pet Friendly Cottage --
Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Family & Pet Friendly Cottage --
Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family & Pet Friendly Cottage --
Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family & Pet Friendly Cottage --
Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family & Pet Friendly Cottage --
Clean, cozy, and relaxing vibe! located?
This family-friendly Kitty Hawk cottage is located near the beach, just steps away from Kitty Hawk Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Sea Scape Golf Links and Monument to a Century of Flight are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved our stay over the Thanksgiving holiday long-weekend! We had a group of 8 ages 4-86 and we all loved this home so much! Host was super easy to contact/communicate with and this home had everything we could have needed in the kitchen to prepare Thanksgiving meal! We will definitely be back!
Amazing location!! The tiki area in the shade was a favorite outdoor spot.
Philip C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2025
Thank you for the review Phil. We are happy you and your family had a great time in the OBX and at Shifting Tides.
We have found that the tiki bar area is one of the places people enjoy the most. Shady and normalyy a nice breeze.
Thanks again and we hope you book with us again.
Wonderful property with plenty of space and an enclosed backyard. Hosts are extremely thoughtful. We love it there!
Jennifer C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2025
Thank you so much Jennifer. We try to make our home comfortable and inviting for our guests. We have made many improvements and updates in the last five years based on what we think would make our guests stay enjoyable and relaxing.
We appreciate your review and invite you to book with us again.
We had a great stay here and everything was as described. Our host was in communication with us to make sure everything was going well and was responsive when messaged. Beach access was great, the dartboard got a lot of use, and our pets were happy :) Thank you!
Cory Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2025
Cory and family/friends,
Thank you for booking our beach home and being so understanding regarding the a/c unit which died right before your visit. Thankfully, you have the perfect beach weather! Our new unit has been installed and should be working beautifully if/when you book with us again.
We enlarged the under house area and added the tiki-bar and dart board to give our guests a nice area to hang out after returning from the beach and a place to hangout with their dogs and enjoy the ocean air.
Christine and Paul
House was Great, location was excellent, communication with host was great and responded quickly. Check in and out was great as well. Excellent for our dog who had a great time as well. Would definitely come back again.
Our family of 10 2 dogs stayed here and had a wonderful time! The house was super clean, well stocked and communication with Paul and Christine was easy and quick. We appreciated the location, close to the beach, shops, restaurants, etc. We will definitely be back for another family vacation in the near future!
My family and I really enjoyed our stay at Shifting Tides. The proximity to the beach was great and having all the beach supplies there so we didnt have to pack all that too was awesome. We also really enjoyed all the different areas of the house to hang out in , especially the tiki bar area. The hosts were very quick at getting back to us with any questions or concerns we had.
Danielle P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2025
Thank you Danielle for the great review. We do our best to respond quickly to our guests.
We have tried to think of ghings that will make our guests visits more enjoyable and stress free, such as providing beach chairs, umbrellas and wagons to pull equipment to and from the beach..
The tiki bar area has been a big hit with our guests. Glad you liked it. We would love for you to book with us again in the future.
Thanks again.
Great property with an awesome sunroom that gets good views of the ocean and sunrise
David H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2022
Thank you for your review. The screened in porch which faces the ocean is one our guests favorite spots. We added a ceiling fan this year to create a little breeze on those hot and muggy days.
The short walk (just a short 250 feet) to the public beach access is another great perk of this semi ocean front location.
The back patio area which faces West is great for the evenings. There is usually a nice breeze while sitting out there.
Thank you for renting our beach home. We home you come stay with us again.
Christine and Paul
Five stars isn’t enough of a rating for this property! Paul and Christine are amazing hosts. Property was amazing clean and kept. Literally just need yourself and clothes. They have anything you could think of to use for your vacation!
As described. Great communication. Clean. Easy walk to the beach.
Rebecca M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2025
Thank you for booking with us. We appreciate your review.
Our guests are very important to us. We try to make our home inviting, comfortable and clean for our guest. We hope you book with us in the future.
Christine and Paul
Christine and Paul are wonderful hosts and their home is perfect for multiple family members, children and pets. The weather at the beginning of the week was not great, but we still enjoyed our family time. Our granddaughter LOVED the upper deck crow’s nest. Weather improved as the week went on and my husband caught enough fish for dinner. Life is good at the beach! Thank you for your hospitality. #blessed
Lori M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2025
Thank you Lori for your wonderful review and being a repeat guest. We are glad you and your family had a wonderful trip even with a little bad weather.
With the layout of the house, we think it is perfect for multi-generational families, as well as a couple or group of friends. We have multiple areas for people to gather and spreadout..screened-in front porch, upper deck, under house tiki-bar area with dartboard, mini-fridge in laundry room and cornhole boards which can be played outside in the evening with the outdoor light.
We hope you and your family liked the updates since your last visit and will book with us again next year.
Our family and dog enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning. Great house, amenities, and location. The owners have a done a great job with the house.
Wonderful place to spend a fall weekend at the beach. A comfortable home just steps from the beach with plenty of room for everyone to have their own space.
Anne D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2022
Thank you for your review. Our home is very comfortable and laid back. Perfect location with easy access to beach. Upper deck is great for watching the ocean or star gazing. Enclosed screened in porch to relax in. We have made some updates since your last visit including painting, installed fan on front porch and a fenced back yard. We would love for you to book with us again.
Kind regards,
Christine and Paul
we had a great time. good walking distance to water and nice views.. would like to come back again.
helen s.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2022
Thank you Helen. We are glad you had a nice time. The easy walk to the beach and beach views are an asset as well as the screened in porch and fenced in back yard for pets.
We look forward to you booking with us again.
Super clean! Kudos to Kim!Close to beach access. Hosts are very responsive. Instructions are clear. Loved the home and will come back again. Only complaint is we couldn’t stay longer. Thank you Christine and Paul.
We had a great time and the cottage was wonderful. conveniently located to the beach with great amenities. Thanks!
Rawleigh E.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2022
Thank you for your nice review! We are happy that you had a wonderful time. We think the location is perfect. Once you cross the bridge you are only 2.5 miles from the cottage. Conveniently located near stores, restaurants and just across the street from the beach. All kinds of beach supplies - chairs, umbrellas, toys for the kids and a fenced yard for your pets.
Thanks again. We would love for to stay with us in the future.
Perfect location for us. Short distance to the beach. Great backyard for the dogs
Lynn C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your review. We purchased this home because of the location and easy access to the beach. Being at the 2.3 mile marker is super convenient. We love our dogs and being a dog friendly property, we added the fence last year. It makes our stay and our guests stays much more enjoyable.
With the split floor plan, perfect set up for multi-generation families.
Thanks for you review. We hope you come back to Shifting Tides for many years to come.
House was great! Loved seeing the ocean from the porch. Access to the ocean is very close. Loved the fenced in yard. Had a great stay and would visit again!
Sharon G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb, 2024
Thank you for the great review. The screened in porch is a guest favorite place. The public beach access is only about 350 feet from our driveway so it is very convenient. Plenty of beach supplies including beach carts to transport chairs, coolers, umbrellas, etc.
As dog lovers ourselves, a fenced in yard is a must. Lots of gates to help keep your dogs safe. We also provide two (2) dog crates for our guests to use so they don't have to lug one from home.
We would welcome you back to our property at any time.
Great communication from owners, easy trips to the beach. House is set up good to separate kids rooms and adult rooms
Jessica M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2022
The split floor plan with 2 bedrooms (queen beds) and a shared bath in the front of house and 2 bedrooms (queen and two sets of bunk beds) and shared bath in back of house is great for families with children or shared by couples. The one level is great as well. Steps to get in but no steps once you enter. Great location for easy access to beach, grocery stores, restaurants (Arts Place just down the street) High Cotton, Rundown Cafe or short drive to Trios, Baha Bad Bean, Pony and Boat to name a few.
Short walk to beach access. Views of ocean from front porch and rooftop deck.
We had a great stay for Memorial Day weekend. The cottage was ready when we arrived and the owners couldn’t have been any nicer. Love the location and the front porch of this cottage.. nicely furnished and had everything we needed.
The Pruitt Family
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2022
Thank you Amy!! We think it is very welcoming. Lot of different areas to relax in and enjoy the breeze, sound and sight of the waves.
About the host
Hosted by Paul and Christine Shiflett
We have 4 grown children and 5 grandchildren ranging from age 7 to 22.
We love both the beach and the Blue Ridge mountains where we live full-time. We love country music and try to go dancing at least one night every weekend. We like to visit with family and friends and go on motorcycle rides as time permits. Paul does a little farming. He has 15 angus cows, 1 bull and a number of calves depending on time of year. I recently retired from the workforce after working for a defense contractor for the last 23 years.
We have two dogs. Bonnie is a 14 1/2 shih tzu and Ellie is a heeler/collie mix. Ellie helps to control our ground hog population.
We have been going to the OBX for more than 20 years and feel very fortunate that we were able to purchase this property in December 2019. We have been updating and putting our personal touches on the home since we purchased it.
Why they chose this property
We have been enjoying the beaches in OBX for more than 20 years. Many of those years have been in the same Kitty Hawk area. When this home became available we jumped on it without even seeing it. This location is perfect for us. Easy access to and from 158. Our cottage is located around the 2.5 mile marker on N. Virginia Dare Trail.
It is the perfect location and size for our family. It is large enough to accommodate 10 people comfortably with 4 bedrooms - 3 queen size beds and 1 twin over full bunk bed with a pull out twin bed, 2 full bathrooms and a outdoor shower, a screened porch with access directly from two front bedrooms or from side deck, upper deck for sunbathing/ocean views and patio/deck area out back where a breeze is always blowing. Perfect location right across the road from the beach and great views. Beach access is only about 350 feet away at the Bennett Road crosswalk.
Close to everything you may need including grocery stores, restaurants, family entertainment including movies, putt-putt golf, Wright Brothers Museum, Corolla Wild Mustangs, outlet stores, water parks, etc. If you are on the adventurous side, you can book deep sea fishing trips, offshore/onshore fishing and a nice boat tour to see the dolphins in Manteo.
What makes this property unique
Screened in front porch with bar height stools so you can see see the ocean, people watch or just relax under the ceiling fan. Located in a nice family area. No motels/hotels close by.
Upper deck for exceptional beach views and stunning sunsets. Easy, walking distance to public beach access (5th house from access). Under the house, there is a ground level deck which has a nice breeze with chairs, ceiling fan, tiki bar, picnic table, park-like grill, and outside shower. Fenced in backyard for relaxing on the back patio, sitting on the swing while enjoying the nice breeze. Dart board under the house and full size cornhole boards available with a spotlight on the back yard to play after dark.
(Just watch out for sandburs and/or cacti which are native to the area and difficult to control.)
We manage our property ourselves with the help of a great team of locals who we count on to clean our home and make necessary repairs that need attention before we are able to come down and take care of it ourselves. We met these two wonderful people because of an unfortunate accident the week before our first guest was to arrive. They have been a true blessing to us. If there is a problem that they can't handle, they have put us in touch with someone who can. We can't tell you have much they have helped us since 2020.
We pride ourselves on being very hands on and responsive. We want our guests to have a wonderful experience in our home so they come back year after year.
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