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Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach and Dog Friendly!
Family-friendly cottage in Kill Devil Hills with a water park
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4624 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Glazin' Go-Nuts
- Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
- Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
- Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1 West
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 East
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach and Dog Friendly!
Built in 1954 and added to the Kill Devil Hills inventory of historic homes in 2015, this cottage harkens to a more simple and enjoyable vacation experience. Steps from the beach, dining and Avalon Pier, but in a quiet location with a good deal of privacy!
Enjoy the salt air and ocean breeze without leaving the property! Rocking chairs and bar stools provide seating in the side porch/breezeway. The ground level deck in back has bench seats and throw pillows for your comfort.
While in the breezeway, take a look at the rustic stand created by a local artisan using the home's original solid wood front door and heart pine lumber harvested from the Roanoke Island property of the one and only Andy Griffith!
Everything you need to begin the best vacation is provided! Just drop your bags and take a stroll to the beach!
Enjoy the salt air and ocean breeze without leaving the property! Rocking chairs and bar stools provide seating in the side porch/breezeway. The ground level deck in back has bench seats and throw pillows for your comfort.
While in the breezeway, take a look at the rustic stand created by a local artisan using the home's original solid wood front door and heart pine lumber harvested from the Roanoke Island property of the one and only Andy Griffith!
Everything you need to begin the best vacation is provided! Just drop your bags and take a stroll to the beach!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Parents responsible for safety of their children.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only. Must be crated when alone.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please wash all used dishes, utensils, etc.
Please see check out instructions on the refrigerator.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Kill Devil Hills
Avalon Beach, a neighbourhood in Kill Devil Hills, is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve, while Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Paradise Fun Park, or check out an event or a game at Full Throttle Speedway. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Kill Devil Hills, NC
What's nearby
- Glazin' Go-Nuts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Avalon Fishing Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Paradise Fun Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Kitty Hawk Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
- Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Jolly Roger Restaurant - 18 min walk
- Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - 15 min walk
- Dunkin' - 18 min walk
- Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar - 4 min walk
- Circle K - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sandie Markland
My husband and I retired and moved to our vacation home in Kill Devil Hills over 15 years ago and have never looked back. We met, married and raised our family in Northern Virginia. Pete is a retired Police Officer and I retired from Federal service on Capitol Hill. Pete loves to fish and engages in a variety of interests and hobbies. I am an obsessed gardener and collector of a wide variety of things --- primarily Talavera pottery and sea glass! I have built a successful business creating and marketing sea glass jewelry and my original hand-carved Stone Spirits. I have also come to love my little corner of the hospitality industry. I first started hosting visitors in our Kitty Hawk townhouse rental in 2018 and look forward to hosting guests in our new historic cottage.
Why they chose this property
Windswept Bungalow is located in a peaceful, quiet neighborhood --- a mix of seasonal guests, second homes and full time residents. It is located on one of the original streets built in Kill Devil Hills along with several other of the original flattops built here. You can hear and smell the ocean always! The cottage is within easy walking distance of the beach, Avalon Pier, Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar/Restaurant and Beach Shop. You can watch the July 4th fireworks from the front yard or stroll out to the beach for a spectacular view!
What makes this property unique
Built in 1954 and declared historic in 2015 by the Kill Devil Hills Historic Landmarks Commission, Windswept Bungalow is one of the few original flattop cottages remaining on the Outer Banks. Sadly, these homes are disappearing rapidly in favor of the larger homes currently in favor --- even many of those remaining have exchanged their leaky tar and gravel flat roofs with a less expensive and more easily maintained pitched roof.
This cottage was originally built as a reasonably priced summer home for individuals working in the Hampton Roads shipyards and was used for that purpose for several years. Eventually, new owners converted the property to a full time rental. The ravages of time and deferred maintenance took a toll on this property but a bit of elbow grease, the skill of local tradesmen and lots of love have restored this home and made it better than ever!
The Markland Cottage remains true to its original design with two small bedrooms, a bathroom that boasts a shower but no tub and that unmistakable flat roof! The old, leaky tar and gravel roof has been replaced with a new membrane roof but one which maintains that original style!
You will find it difficult to find another home here that is the subject of such love and devotion! It was my long time dream to own and restore one of these little homes --- Yes! Dreams do come true!!
You can take a look at the process by visiting the following Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550966455193
Enjoy!
This cottage was originally built as a reasonably priced summer home for individuals working in the Hampton Roads shipyards and was used for that purpose for several years. Eventually, new owners converted the property to a full time rental. The ravages of time and deferred maintenance took a toll on this property but a bit of elbow grease, the skill of local tradesmen and lots of love have restored this home and made it better than ever!
The Markland Cottage remains true to its original design with two small bedrooms, a bathroom that boasts a shower but no tub and that unmistakable flat roof! The old, leaky tar and gravel roof has been replaced with a new membrane roof but one which maintains that original style!
You will find it difficult to find another home here that is the subject of such love and devotion! It was my long time dream to own and restore one of these little homes --- Yes! Dreams do come true!!
You can take a look at the process by visiting the following Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550966455193
Enjoy!
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