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"Parrot's Perch" the best kept secret around! Come stay with us and see why!

Wildlife awaits for your enjoyment as you enjoy the Outer Banks

Welcome to the Outer Banks!! We're glad you came!

Living area overlooks pond and open to enclosed porch

Overview
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Kill Devl Hills, NC

Avalon Fishing Pier
‪19 min walk‬
Wright Brothers National Memorial
‪4 min drive‬
Nags Head Woods Preserve
‪7 min drive‬
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Located at MP 6 3/4, Parrot's Perch is 'between the highways' this SAT-SAT cottage is great for a couple, small family, or groups wanting to keep additional family & friends close by. Our home, although in the tradition of the Old Nags Head style, is totally remodeled & up to date. This property is fresh, clean & modern on the inside... and out Parrot's Perch sits on a quiet pond. It's a great place to sit & relax on the Deck to watch the geese, ducks & turtles.

The kitchen is fully equipped, right down to plenty of coffee mugs & wine glasses. Also available is an iron/board, hair dryer & towels are provided at no charge, basic amenities such as soap, paper products & trash bags supplied upon arrival. Bring your own sheets.

Comfortable seating in Living area for a family of 6.

The deck overlooking the pond is a great place to get a tan mid-day and cookout in the evening. Enjoy the front porch for coffee & breakfast in the morning & is a great place to sit & chat in the evenings. We provide a grill and clothes line for our guest's convenience.

The house is located on the ground level so it has easy access for those who need fewer steps.

Restaurants, shopping & movie theaters are with within walking distance. It's quick drive to the historic Wright Brothers Memorial, golf, putt-putt, sound access for water sports, Avalon Pier, Dare County Parks & Rec for basketball courts, tennis & playground. The YMCA for an ADDITIONAL FEE, offers a weekly membership at their facilities including an outdoor pool & more (contact the Y for details).

Property manager

Teresa Shand

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets over 25 pounds must be approved by owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is on a lake. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Outer Banks Mall and Outlets Nags Head. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Paradise Fun Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kill Devl Hills, NC

What's nearby

Glazin' Go-Nuts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Avalon Fishing Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Destination Fun - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
Wright Brothers National Memorial - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Nags Head Woods Preserve - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jolly Roger - ‬6 min walk
‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬3 min drive
‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬2 min drive
‪Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Only a few weeks left!! Book in February for a return guest discount! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Only a few weeks left!! Book in February for a return guest discount!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Only a few weeks left!! Book in February for a return guest discount!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Only a few weeks left!! Book in February for a return guest discount! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Glazin' Go-Nuts. Avalon Fishing Pier and Hemingway Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

27 Jul, 2024

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

Family Vacation

This is the third time that our family of four has stayed at Parrot’s Perch and it has never disappointed! The house is wonderful and cozy and the kids always look forward to seeing the turtles. Thank you for sharing your home so that we can enjoy some time at the beach! We will definitely stay again (& again).

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley A., Gloucester

18 Jul, 2023

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

OBX vacation

Enjoyed taking pictures of the wild life.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

10 Sept, 2020

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

Wonderful!

Perfect place to spend with my family.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rob F., Bolivar

22 Jun, 2020

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

Great place for a week away!

This was the perfect location for a much needed week at the beach. The property was clean, centrally located, and had everything we needed for a relaxing week. Thank you for a good time and we hope to see you again soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

13 Sept, 2021

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

LOVED!

Loved staying at the Parrot's Perch! It is such a nice property and close walk to the beach. The kids especially loved the turtles. We will stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M., Midland

23 Apr, 2017

Great cozy cottage

Great "home away from home" feel. Beautifully decorated! Our daughters loved feeding the turtles each morning and evening. Conveniently located with just a short walk to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sheri S.

24 Aug, 2015

Very nice place

We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation to the Outer Banks and our stay at Parrots Perch. It was very nice and super clean. The only downside was the proximity to the main highway. However, we would stay here again if we visit OBX.

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

7 Aug, 2023

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

Wonderful Family Getaway

My family really enjoyed our time here! The inside is cozy, and had everything we needed for a family of four (with two younger kids) to feel comfortable. Outside, we really enjoyed sitting on the patio to enjoy the pond and cool sea breeze. The turtles were a lot of fun, and after spending each day at the beach the outside shower was indispensable. Overall, it was a great place for our first OBX vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

30 Jun, 2021

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

First trip to OBX

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at Parrots Perch. The place was the perfect size for me, my husband and our two dogs. The dogs really enjoyed watching the turtles. We hope to stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vikki P.

19 Aug, 2024

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

We LOVE this property!!!

This was our second time staying at the Parrot's Perch and we will definitely be back! It's a beautiful home and has everything we need for a lovely week at the beach! It's clean, cozy, and well-stocked. Our border collie loves the yard - it's perfect for throwing frisbee, our kids love the turtles and birdwatching, and my husband and I love the deck and swing, which are perfect for morning coffee and relaxing. We got to meet Debby, the property owner, this trip and she was such a delight! Our family feels so at home here and we just can't recommend it highly enough! From our perspective - it's the most perfect place in the OBX! We love it so much!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

16 Aug, 2019

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

Perfect for little family

Fantastic property and all the reviews accurately capture what a wonderful place this is. If you have small children this place is perfect with the side deck and fenced in backyard. Turtles in the pond were a huge hit! Would absolutely come back again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

kimberly l.

13 Aug, 2024

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

Another great stay

This was our fourth time staying at Parrot’s Perch. We just love the little cottage. Has all you need. We ate every meal outside on the deck. Grilled several nights and my little dog loved the backyard and the family of ducks that visited on the water often. The new furniture arrangement in the living room is much better and we watched the Olympics every night. Over the years we’ve seen the addition of the swing and the picnic table. Can’t wait to see what’s in store next. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taryn B.

1 Jul, 2023

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

Above expectations

Definitely come back

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

6 Aug, 2022

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

Parrots Perch

Such a wonderful home! It is close enough to walk to the beach and the kids LOVE spending time feeding the turtles! We will continue to come to this property!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

8 Feb, 2015

Sweetest little cottage!

What a gem! Very romantic cottage with modern decor and amenities, well stocked and ready! Lagoon with turtles very charming, and big fenced-in yard for the family pet. We look forward to our next visit!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

20 May, 2015

Louise, Phil, Skip & Roxy

Your house was beautiful. It was well stocked. We especially enjoyed "grampa" turtle. Thank you for letting us use your home.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lexi B.

9 Sept, 2014

Wonderful place

We had a wonderful time! The house had everything we needed. Comfortable and perfect for my boyfriend, our dog, and myself. The turtles and egrets in the pond were great to watch in the morning. We will definitely be coming back in the future.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

2 Aug, 2014

Pleased

Beautifully maintained cottage, spotless, and well stocked. The back yard and deck were favorite spots(for us and our pup) and enjoyed the gas grill. Feeding the turtles and birds added to the fun. Just a few blocks from the beach! Hope to visit Parrot's Perch again-highly recommend for small family/groups.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

4 Sept, 2016

Perfect location!

We loved our stay at parrot's perch! The house is beautifully decorated and the perfect size for the two of us. We also loved that we could bring our dog and that the yard was fenced in. Everything was so convenient from the quick walk to the beach to all the brochures in the house letting us know all the fun experiences we could have. We're going to miss our little turtle neighbors swimming over to say hello everytime walked onto the deck!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

21 Jul, 2021

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

Wonderful Stay

If we go back to the Outerbanks we will want to stay at OLD NAGS HEAD COTTAGE. The house was great and it was near the beach. The turtles were a lot of fun and the breeze on the patio was perfect. The only thing to be aware of is that it is near a very busy road and you can hear the traffic at times - we brought a sound machine and that helped significantly. Outside of that - the house was amazing and exceptionally clean.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Larry H., Hill

15 Oct, 2019

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

Nice Little house

Small House. A little close to Rte 158 so you can hear traffic. Nice deck over pond though the pond was full of algae. Backyard is large and fenced in and well maintained. it is as advertised short walk to the beach. We had beautiful weather and enjoyed our stay

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

26 Jun, 2015

Cute cottage

This was a clean, adorable, and cozy cottage. It was a little closer to the highway than we were expecting, but an easy walk to the beach and has an excellent yard for dinners, games for the kids and after beach relaxation. The deck over the water was a hit. The turtles were the main attraction for our kids. We are looking forward to returning next year.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kathy and russ h.

23 Apr, 2017

Kathy and Russ Heaton

We had a great time as did our dogs. The home is so comfortable and welcoming. The decor is stunning with a great beach feel. The turtles like dog food and the seagulls don't!! We would very definitely stay here again if available and recommend this home to others. We've been coming to OBX during Easter week for about 20 years.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

2 Oct, 2016

So lovely!

We really loved the cottage, and how comfortable we felt there on our vacation. Our dog was right at home, and immediately took to the "pet-friendly" atmosphere. Beautiful decor, perfect location, and great features (the outdoor shower & the deck w/ the turtles were fantastic!)..we hope to be back some day. Thank you! We certainly created a lot of beautiful memories this past week.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lisa & Steven H.

30 Jul, 2022

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

A little slice of heave

We absolutely loved our stay. The place was very clean and well stocked with anything you might need. We brought our dogs and the place is very dog friendly with the fenced in backyard and the gates in the deck. The grass in the backyard is plush and nice. We enjoyed the turtles coming up to the deck every time we came outside. The house is close to the beach and most everything else too. I would highly recommend staying here and we hope to stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Teresa Shand

We are Mike and Debbie both from Smithfield, VA and have vacationed and enjoyed the Outer Banks for many years.
So after renting 'Parrots Perch' when it came up for sale we knew we wanted it to become our second home.

Why they chose this property

Its location and single story 'Old Nags Head' cottage style fits our needs perfectly. The grass with NO sand cactus in the large back yard for pets and children was an added plus!! The deck off the kitchen allows quiet reflections while watching the area wild life enjoying the neighboring pond.