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Carolina Cottage - Kitty Hawk, Oceanside, Walk to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Pool Table

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A multi-story wooden building with a pool and inflatable rings.
A wooden deck with chairs overlooking a beach and residential area.
A two-story building with a balcony, a front porch, and a sign indicating 'Carolina Cottage.'
A spacious living area with a kitchen island, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a view of the beach.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a large window with blinds.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Kitty Hawk Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Scape Golf Links
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Mid Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Mid Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Mid Level En Suite

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Lower Level Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid Level En Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid Level Shared Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level Semi-Private Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Seaside Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sea Scape Golf Links and Paradise Fun Park. Consider Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar 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 ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Holy Redeemer Catholic Church - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Sea Scape Golf Links - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 16 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bad Bean Baja Grill - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Carolina Cottage - Kitty Hawk, Oceanside, Walk to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Pool Table have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Carolina Cottage - Kitty Hawk, Oceanside, Walk to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Pool Table pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Carolina Cottage - Kitty Hawk, Oceanside, Walk to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Pool Table?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Carolina Cottage - Kitty Hawk, Oceanside, Walk to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Pool Table?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carolina Cottage - Kitty Hawk, Oceanside, Walk to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Pool Table?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carolina Cottage - Kitty Hawk, Oceanside, Walk to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Pool Table located?

This family-friendly Kitty Hawk holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kitty Hawk Beach, Sea Scape Golf Links and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Paradise Fun Park and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

7.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great family vacation. Was surprised how close house was to the main highway but we had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan, 2026
We are so glad your family had a great vacation and enjoyed the home. It is wonderful to hear the stay exceeded expectations, and we would be happy to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
While the house was very close to the beach, it would’ve been helpful to have clearer information/directions on how to access the beach. Appears there used to be a trail, but there were signs of private property, we had to walk out to the main highway to the next street to walk down to the beach. Also suggest posting on the refrigerator pool maintenance schedule. The pool people showed up while we were in the pool so I’m sure it was a challenge for them to do their job. We could’ve made other arrangements if we had known when they were coming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2026
We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the close-to-beach location. We’ll look at making the beach access directions clearer. Our lease does note that pool vendors may arrive midweek for scheduled service, but we understand that knowing the timing would be helpful. We appreciate the suggestion!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was great! It had everything we needed for our trip and was very clean. Also, a great location. The only issues we came across was that the beds were a bit uncomfortable, one TV didn't work, a bedroom and kitchen light were out, the WiFi kept going out, and some of the hot tub jets didn't work. I'm sure if I reached out to the host they would have fixed all of these things. However, our vacation was jammed packed and we were very busy so I did not. I would recommend this property for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2026
Happy to hear the home had everything you needed for your time on the Outer Banks and that you enjoyed the location. We also take note of the maintenance items you mentioned and will be addressing those so everything is in top shape for upcoming stays and salty air adventures
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is directly on the main road with heavy traffic 24 hrs a day. Not at all Oceanside.. to walk to the beach we had to walk down the side of the busy highway. The house was generally clean but the floors had not been swept much less mopped in a while. The pool was nice but small. Someone came in the middle of our stay to shock the pool and hot tub so we had to get get out of the pool; not sure why this couldn’t have been done during the turn- over day. Overall not comparable to other places we’ve stayed for less money.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2026
We appreciate you sharing your experience and giving us the opportunity to improve. We are glad you enjoyed the pool and found the home generally clean. We understand that every guest has different expectations when it comes to location, beach access, and amenities. The property is advertised with its location along the main road, and we encourage guests to review the description and photos when choosing the perfect OBX getaway. We have shared your housekeeping comments with our team for review. We hope your next beach vacation brings plenty of sunshine, sandy toes, and the relaxing escape you are looking for.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice Vacation Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Kids loved the heated pool.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2022
Thank you Blake! Heated pools are definitely a nice amenity in the early and late months. Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Luv OBX

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was our first family reunion and we had a great time. The house,pool and hot tub were great.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov, 2023
Sandra, We're thrilled to hear that your first family reunion at Carolina Cottage was such a hit! It sounds like the house, pool, and hot tub were all on their A-game, making sure your family had a splashing good time. Just remember, you're now part of the Carolina Cottage family, and we expect to see you back for many more reunions, epic cannonballs, and bubbly hot tub nights!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property with beautiful views

We stayed here for a week and the house was fantastic. It was incredibly clean and the pool and jacuzzi were amazing. The driveway was a little difficult to get into as it's right off of the main road. Also there is not a very easy way to walk to the beach from the house except walking beside the main road. Overall though we were incredibly happy with the house and the location and price. We will be staying with them again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan, 2026
Amber, It means a lot to hear how much you enjoyed your week with us. Knowing the home, pool, and jacuzzi made your stay memorable is exactly what we aim for. We appreciate you mentioning the driveway and beach access, and we are grateful for your thoughtful perspective. We look forward to hosting you again for another relaxing stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINA COTTAGE STAY-AWESOME

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: WE HAD SUCH AN AMAZING TIME IN KITTY HAWK. THE HOUSE WAS SO FABULOUS AND CLEAN. CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. WE TRULY ENJOYED OUR STAY
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful week at Carolina Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 5 had a wonderful week! We especially loved the pool and hot tub. The layout and amenities of the house were great. We really liked the location with a lot of restaurants and things to do close by. The only thing we wished was better was the cleanliness.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2024
Sheryl, Thanks for the 5 stars! So glad your family loved the pool, hot tub, and awesome location! We hear you on the cleanliness and will make sure it sparkles for your next stay. Can’t wait to welcome you back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anniversary Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was Great. All the comforts of home for my family of 6. Easy access to the beach. Conditions were clean and comfortable, cooking pots could be replaced, but that would be my only criticism.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
We are happy to hear that you were pleased with the vacation rental home you and your family occupied in June. We will be sure to inform the owner about the cooking pots.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

OBX Getaway

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home that clean and well equipped. Enjoyed our time from the moment we arrived until departure. Conveniently located to the beach, shopping, restaurants, etc. Did not like the house/driveway being located on the bypass. Other than that, loved everything about the home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

August 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rental unit was as described. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need from cooking to baking (if you want to do that sort of thing on vacation :>) ). Getting to the beach was easy. Family had a great time and look forward to returning in 2022.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2022
Thank you for your review, Sandra! We look forward to welcoming you back next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Family Beach House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is a quick and easy walk to the beach. The upstairs is spacious and great for a family gathering. The bedrooms were roomy and beds comfortable. Overall great experience at the house. The only downside is the busy highway out front can be a little noisy for the front facing bedrooms. That is to be expected.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec, 2023
Zachary, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the proximity to the beach, spacious upstairs, and comfortable bedrooms for your family gathering. We appreciate your understanding about the noise from the busy highway – it's a small trade-off for such a fantastic location. We hope to welcome you back to Carolina Cottage soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A nice relaxing house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed for a week very nice clean house close to everything enjoyed the hot tub swimming pool and the pool table, the weather wasn't too bad. We enjoyed Southern Shores pizza was very delicious. I would recommend this place to anyone who want close to everything and a great view of the beach from the back of the house. We had a great time :) :) Thank you Beach Realty for all your help :)
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec, 2023
Jerry, Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Carolina Cottage and appreciated the amenities and convenient location. We strive to provide the best experience for our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon! #HappyGuests #CarolinaCottageExperience
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carolina Cottage review 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The only issue was the pool heater was not turned on when we arrived. It was on the next day though. It only worked for about 3 days then went into a "FLO" error and did not heat any more.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec, 2023
Tripp, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the pool heater during your stay at Carolina Cottage. We appreciate your feedback and will address the issue to ensure a more seamless experience for future guests.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

OBX 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I never stay at the same house every year because I have never found one that was perfect. This was so perfect for my family and fur baby! Clean, had everything needed. The bypass was there but never even noticed. Short walk to the beach and close to everything. Definitely will box this one again next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec, 2023
Jessica, Thank you for choosing Carolina Cottage! We're thrilled to hear that your stay was perfect for your family and fur baby. We appreciate your kind words about the cleanliness, amenities, and convenient location. We can't wait to welcome you back next year!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Stunning view of the ocean

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house comes with everything you will need to start your vacation off right. There’s a lot of space for everyone to feel like they are "home". If I could make 1 recommendation from the last time we stayed here a few years back... upgrade the beds. They are vet hard and uncomfortable to sleep on. Other than that... this is one of the best places we have stayed visiting OBX the last 10 years.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
Shannon, Thank you for your fantastic review and for being a loyal guest at Carolina Cottage! We're thrilled you enjoyed the space and homey feel. Your feedback on the beds is noted – We can’t wait to welcome you back to one of the best places in OBX!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, location

Recommend you stay elsewhere

We’ve been staying in OBX for years and this is one of the more disappointing experiences for the money. Houses of similar price and distance from the ocean had better finishes, more comfortable beds, better amenities, and simple conveniences like salt and pepper in the kitchen. It sort of boggles the mind that when we check in and a kid needs to use the bathroom after the long drive in, there’s no toilet paper in the house. You have to do a grocery run or know to bring literally everything. I’ve been renting houses 20 years and it’s the norm that previous renters leave behind basic spices, dish dishwashing fluid, even laundry pods, and certainly toilet paper. It was a weird experience. Plus someone from the realty company walked into the house midday to clean the hot tub which we hadn’t asked for (we hadn’t even used it by that point) and were not informed of in advance — we saw her walking in the house and were stunned by basically an intruder. For the money, would recommend staying in another house. Sorry folks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Week at the Carolina Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Let me preface this by saying, I have zero idea of how this house has 5/5 stars. While we had a pleasant stay, we experienced numerous problems and found the location to be extremely undesirable. Cons: - long walk to the beach. The picture in the listing makes it look like it’s a straight shot but it’s misleading. You have to walk along the 4 lane, down the street, down another street, then find an access. Not great for families with kids - we arrived to the house after we were notified it was ready to find that the house hadn’t been cleaned. There were dirty towels in the entry, all the beds hadn’t been touched, pet hair everywhere, and you can tell nothing had been cleaned. Beach Realty sent out a team quick to get it fixed though! - we also experienced ac problems which the Beach Realty team was quick to respond to Pros:- pool was nice
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2024
Jacob, Thank you for sharing your feedback about Carolina Cottage. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the pool and appreciated our quick response to the cleaning and AC issues. We apologize for the initial cleanliness and the inconvenience regarding the walk to the beach. We strive to provide accurate listings and will address your concerns to improve our guests' experiences. Your input is valuable, and we hope to welcome you back for an even better stay in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great experience in Kitty Hawk

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beach Realty was a pleasure to work with! They took care of everything we needed. The house was very clean, nicely decorated and in a great location! We will use Beach Realty again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous 2 weeks!!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Have rented this property several times, this time a 2-week stay which was so needed! This house fits my large family exceptionally well! We love it!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kitty Hawk 2022

We had a fabulous time at Carolina Cottage, it was the perfect beach getaway! From the pool, to the interior of the house, to the views, just phenomenal!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

First time in OBX - great rental!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first visit to OBX, so I really took a guess when I booked this home. I will say, that pulling up to home I was feeling a little uneasy; wondering if I had made the right decision. I definitely did! The inside was perfect!! The lay-out was great- we were only a family of 4 so we had a lot of space! Even with 6-8 people I think we would have been ok. The pool was awesome- a must for the beach. Everything we needed was there. We had to make a service call for the hot tub, and they were really fast in coming out, but it was just a re-set issue. It would be nice to have the manual so I didn't have to waste anyone's time. You are pretty close to the main highway but there is no traffic in the evening so you wouldn't realize it. The only drawback, for us, was that we were 2 streets back from the beach. It was too close to drive so lugging all of our beach paraphernalia was kind of a pain. We will definitely recommend this place to friends and family.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved this house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second year in a row vacationing as a family in the Outer Banks. We were very unimpressed with the company and house that we had last year! It was a completely different story this year. We got into town early. I called to inform the company, and they assured me that I would get a call as soon as our house was ready. After a little beach time and shopping, we got a call at 3:30 to come and get our keys! The house was very clean and well maintained. The yard and pool were tended to mid-week which shows that they care about the property and their guests. As a family of 4, we had more than enough room in the house. We were able to bring our dog too! We loved having the luxury of the pool after a long day on the sand and in salt water! Especially with small children. We couldn't be more satisfied with the house. It was in a great location. Close to stores, restaurants, and activities. We had the option to book the same house, the same week next year! The only reason we didn't is because we want to try different towns every year. However, I will definitely be booking with Beach Realty again next year! Thank you for a great vacation!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Second Stay at Carolina Cottage. Love this house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely love this house. The views are amazing. It has a pool, is pet friendly and is very close to the beach. Such a great place to stay. I'm sure we will be back!
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