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Perfect Getaway - 2 minute walk straight to the Beach

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A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
A dining room with a wooden table set for six, white chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outside through a window with blinds.
Staircase to deck on Ocean side of cottage
A residential building with a white exterior, a wooden fence, and a well-maintained lawn.
A wooden staircase with white railings leading to a deck area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Kill Devil Hills Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Kill Devil Hills Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Outer Banks Brewing Station
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Hall Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Hall Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect Getaway - 2 minute walk straight to the Beach

If your looking for a place to vacation that has........Close/Easy access to the beach......a classic OBX beach cottage feel.....Clean updated interior.....Well stocked kitchen....and a nicely manicured lawn and gardens where the kids can safely play......this could be the right place for you and your family.

This cottage on Martin Street has one of the best locations in Kill Devil Hills for close and convenient access to the beach, grocery stores, drug stores, shopping and restaurants. It is literally right in the middle of the OBX, and it's only a 2 minute walk straight to the beach.

It is an owner managed, very clean, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, single story, 'Smoke Free' beach cottage located on Martin St. in Kill Devil Hills, NC at Mile Post 9 just 2 lots back from the Beach Road.

RESERVATIONS
During the peak summer weeks the cottage is available on a nightly basis with a 5 night minimum and during the off season the cottage is available on a nightly basis with a 3 night minimum. Feel free to contact Dean at any time if you have questions about renting this cottage for your vacation. We offer discounts to both seniors (over 65) and active duty military families.

KEY NOTES
Each year we keep making improvements to the property to give our tenants a well maintained home for their summer vacation. We've upgraded the appliances, installed new carpeting, rebuilt the deck, installed a new lawn and flower beds, built a new outdoor shower....to name a few. We are constantly upgrading and improving the cottage for all to enjoy.

OTHER PROPERTY DETAILS
1) The Kitchen is fully stocked with all the appliances, kitchenware and utensils you will ever need during your vacation.....and also has an assortment of seasonings and spices for you to use. It may not be the same as home...but it's close

2) The Living Area includes comfortable seating for 7 with a 43” smart HDTV, with streaming video via Youtube TV and Netflix.

3) The Master Bedroom suite includes a queen sized bed, 32” HDTV, and a full sized bath with tiled floor and walk-in tiled shower

4) The two hall bedrooms have a queen sized bed in one and a set of bunk beds and twin bed in the other. Both have 32" HDTV's with streaming video via YoutubeTV on each.

5) The hall bathroom is full sized with a tiled floor and tub/shower combination with tiled walls

6) The house comes with either wired or wireless internet and streaming video TV as described above.

7) The first level deck in the back of the house includes a cozy two person swing, Adirondack chairs, a custom picnic table, and an under drain system to keep the deck dry so you can have an outdoor picnic on a rainy day

8) The second level deck in the back of the house provides a view to the ocean and plenty of lounge chairs for relaxing or sunbathing

9) The ground floor under the cottage provides ample room for off street parking, a second picnic table, garden hoses, gas grill and a new custom outdoor shower.

10) The tenant storage closet on the ground floor has beach chairs and umbrellas, boogie boards and beach toys for our guests to use.

11) The cottage comes with full linen service that includes
Sheets and pillow cases for all 5 beds
Bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths and bath mat for up to 7 guests
Kitchen tea towels

12) We provide one roll of paper towels and a clean sponge in the kitchen for each new family of guests. We also provide trash bags and dishwasher soap under the sink for all guests.

LOCATION
The walk to the beach is just 2 minutes straight out the font door to the beach. When you arrive at the beach on Martin Street you will find ample parking (if needed), public showers, a port-o-john toilet, and a life guard stand.

Within walking distance of the cottage you will find two drug stores (CVS & Walgreens), 6 restaurants (Dare Devils Pizza, The Bonzer Shack, Food Dudes, 5 Guys, JK’s Steakhouse, and Fuji Steak House) and 17th street surf shop. Within a 3 minute drive you will find 3 grocery stores, "Sunsations" (for all your beach supplies), and Duck Donuts (a favorite stop of all visitors to the OBX.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 224734vb
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 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

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this cottage is near a water park and by the sea. Seaside Art Gallery and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Paradise Fun Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Outer Banks Brewing Station and Jolly Roger Restaurant. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Kill Devil Hills Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Outer Banks Brewing Station - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Aviation Dog Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Nags Head Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Getaway - 2 minute walk straight to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Perfect Getaway - 2 minute walk straight to the Beach?

As of 28 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect Getaway - 2 minute walk straight to the Beach on 25 Oct, 2026 start from S$1,088, 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.

How much is parking at Perfect Getaway - 2 minute walk straight to the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Getaway - 2 minute walk straight to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Getaway - 2 minute walk straight to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Getaway - 2 minute walk straight to the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Kill Devil Hills Beach and Outer Banks Brewing Station. Nags Head Beach and Aviation Dog Park 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 206 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage! Plan on returning regularly!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2026
Thank you. We enjoyed having you stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was in an ideal location, so close to the beach, on a quiet street, within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The home was cozy, clean, and as advertised, perfect for a week at the beach with family.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2026
Thanks for the kind remarks. It's what we want to hear from our guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip! Loved the outdoor shower. Walk to beach was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2026
Thank you for the kind remarks. The outdoor shower was my own creation f6 years ago. I'm a retired remodeling contractor. I wanted to create a more enjoyable experience showering outdoors. Glad to hear you liked it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and priced appropriately for off season. Was perfect for our family getaway. We were disappointed that there weren’t any surfboards available. They were pictured in the advertisement G Wenger
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2026
Thank for the comments and feedback. I'm sorry to hear that the boogie boards were not available for your use. If you had notified me while on site I would have gladly reimbursed you to buy new ones for your vacation use. If you did, drop me a note and we can work out some for of compensation. At the beginning of each rental season we make it a point to stock the cottage with all the amenities as advertised. During the season, things get lost, misplaced or accidentally taken home. Unless tenants notify us that those items were missing we have to assume they are there and in good condition.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2026
Thanks for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super family friendly! Close to everything you need or want!! Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home steps to beach. Decks are great. One sunny. One shady. House has everything one would need. Used BBQ a few times. Awesome outdoor shower. Everything close by. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2026
Thank you. We had the decks rebuilt about 4 years ago to make them safer and more enjoyable to use. I rebuilt the outdoor shower 6 years ago (I'm a retired remodeling contractor). I wanted to create a more enjoyable experience showering outdoors. Needless to say .....the old outdoor shower (like most) was pretty disgusting.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was comfortable, quiet, and exactly as listed. Host was quickly reachable and very helpful. We had a great time and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great as it was pretty centrally located to grocery stores, restaurants and shops. It was a two minute walk to the beach as well. There were a lot of updates to the property and we even got to meet the property owners. He fixed the patio door handle that broke and replaced a light bulb. We would highly recommend this place for anyone looking to stay in OBX.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2026
Thank you. We enjoyed having you stay with us. Come back any time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay for our five person family! We especially appreciated that the house was well equipped for beach time--beach towels, boogie boards, a beach umbrella we're well used. And we loved the outdoor shower.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2026
It’s always great to hear that you enjoyed your stay. You’re welcome back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location to enjoy the Outer Banks! Cozy, comfy & great outdoor space…especially the porch swing! Outdoor shower was amazing…sad we didn’t get to use it as the weather was a bit chilly for swimming!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dean was very welcoming and the house was lovely. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr, 2026
Glad you enjoyed it. Come back any time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming place with close access to the beach and anything else you could want or need for a beach vacation. Very clean with a well supplied kitchen. Guests may want to bring their own toilet paper or buy some once down there. Host communicated well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr, 2026
Thanks for the comments and the constructive feedback. Re: the TP...we've chosen to provide it as a short term solution for guests that have just arrived and need to use the restroom immediately. We know how frustrating it can be to need to use a toilet and not have everything you need at hand.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with easy beach access. The house was very quiet, even with being so close to NC 12. We would definitely stay here again on a future visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr, 2026
Thanks for the nice response. We enjoyed having you stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house for our getaway

Great house, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property! Super close to everything, very quiet and relaxing! Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. The house is setup well for families. We would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Central location, great beach access, nice restaurant (Bonzer) just steps away. We look forward to staying here again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay. The central location...as you mentioned...is what drew us to buy this cottage in the first place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Great location, property very clean and updated
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Great place for a weekend trip! Quick walk to the beach and conveniently located near restaurants and activities. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beach cottage was absolutely beautiful and the perfect place for our family vacation in the Outer Banks. The location was excellent, making it easy to enjoy the beach and everything nearby. The home was comfortable, well-kept, and had everything we needed to feel right at home during our stay.The host was amazing - friendly, responsive, and clearly committed to making sure guests have a great experience. That kind of hospitality really makes a difference, and it showed throughout our trip.We truly had a fantastic stay and would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing, family-friendly getaway. Five stars all the way. We hope to be able to come back sometime soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr, 2026
Thanks for the kind words. It's always nice to hear that our guests had a pleasant experience staying with us. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay

This was a great property in a great location. It was clean, completely met expectations and the owner was always available to answer any questions we had. We loved our stay and can't wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2021
Thanks for the kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay......and hope we can meet your expectations.....if you decide to stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional well-kept property and stellar location

This was one of our favorite VRBO experiences. The property itself is
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We try our best to make that happen for all of our guests
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Clean, close to beach, comfy beds. The cottage had everything a family could need for their stay. It was a great place for our family to getaway for several days!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2021
Thank you for the nice comments....and thanks for letting us know about the dripping faucet. It is being replaced today
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great location within walking distance to great restaurants and ice cream. We had a great vacation and loved the porch with the swing. Great home for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2022
Glad to hear you enjoyed your vacation. I hope you will come back to see us again

About the host

Hosted by Dean Thompson

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We live in Richmond, VA., but we've always enjoyed spending time each summer vacationing in the Outer Banks. In 2008, we finally decided to buy our own property as a second home that we could not only use but share with others as well. We've been making improvements to the cottage each year ever since 2008. We go out of our way to keep the cottage neat and clean so our tenants can have an enjoyable, relaxing vacation.

Why they chose this property

We loved the location re: The beach, restaurants and the local drug & grocery stores. The cottage was structurally sound and it's size made it easier for us to upgrade/renovate ourselves.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is right in the heart of the Outer Banks and within 2 minutes of the beach. When it comes to convenience, comfort, cleanliness and affordability.....we found this cottage to be a great place to stay. All we had to do was add our personal touch.

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