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Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard!

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An aerial view of a coastal town with beachfront properties, a water tower, and a beach with people.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a television.
A turquoise wooden building with a covered porch, white railings, and a small staircase leading to a door.
A two-story house with a balcony and a covered entrance.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a sofa in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Accommodating 6 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It offers beach views and a patio, yard, and deck for outdoor enjoyment. Families can enjoy nearby attractions like the beach and OBX Laser Tag, while adventure seekers can explore swimming and waterskiing opportunities. The property is pet-friendly and located near outlets.

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • 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
    Walk to beach near Old Nags Head Cove
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, OBX Laser Tag
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Room`

1 King Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Twins

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard!

I'm going to talk you out of renting this house before I give you reasons to do so - Please Read negative reviews first, this is a unique 1963 cottage and location, and it's not suitable for everyone. If you have a tendency to need perfection, not read entry instructions, or want a quiet location, this is not a good fit.

It is a PET FRIENDLY HOUSE!!! No fees, no limits on number, size or weights going forward. We have combined pet and cleaning fees - if you don't bring a dog, please realize we can't get every hair from under every bed between guests every time.

The SeaWitch is 62 years old this year, and there is a chance, despite monthly treatment by Professional One Pest Control, bait and sprays, that a roach might find it's way in again - we had one incident with a phobia last year I do NOT want to repeat. I don't want to ruin anyone's vacation, so please do not book if you or a family member has an issue with this possibility.

Dee takes a great deal of pride in keeping the house clean, but if food is left out, ants are also a possibility. Before knocking a star off - please let Dee know of ANY issues. She wants you to be happy.

All future guest contact is being handled by Delores Woodard (Dee) my housekeeper. Her number will be at the top of the entry information which you will receive after the rental agreement is returned.

Short Description: 1960s cottage restored and improved in 2015 with new HVAC, new TVs, new Stainless Steel Appliances including induction range, quiet dishwasher; new beds & flooring, very dog friendly (we do accept multiple dogs) with 4' high welded wire COMPLETELY fenced yard, right on beach road, close to everything, 75 yards to beach access, NOT a quiet location due to beach road traffic! Sun-Sun changeover during summer season, check in any day with 2 or 3 day minimum during the offseason.

Full Description (please read before asking questions!):

*THERE WILL BE NO OCCUPANT ON GROUND FLOOR, JUST STORAGE*

The SeaWitch is meant for those looking for a classic, slightly worn cottage with modern conveniences - central A/C, stainless appliances, Dish Network DVR system with 65" TV, and reliable DSL WiFi. There are 3 bedrooms, the "Yellow" room with a soft foam king bed, the "Blue" room queen firm foam "Tempur-pedic" bed, and the "Green" room has 2 foam mattress twins. The bathroom has a tiled shower / tub, cabinet style vanity, and lots of hooks to make sharing easy. There is also a nice large outside shower, completely rebuilt and repainted with new controls and showerhead.

The house is very dog friendly - large yard completely contained with 4' welded wire fence (generally dog proof so far, but I'm sure a determined dog could dig out) with attached to wood fencing; we have fencing around the kitchen stairs so dogs can be let into the yard without having to go outside.

The beach access is located on the Kill Devil Hills / Nags Head town line, which means the rules are different if you go left or right at access - Nags Head allows dogs on leashes year round but KDH restricts dogs on beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day between 9am and 6pm. So, you basically have to turn right at the access to go into Nags Head during the summer.

Kitchen features an "Induction" range, and is fully equipped for fairly involved cooking with quality cookware, dutch ovens, pots, pans, sharp knives, roast pan, etc.

50 year old milled wood T&G walls in the great room would have some great stories to tell, some you can see just by looking at the scars. LVT floor throughout the entire house. A 3 ton central A/C.

We will only rent to adults over 25 and families, with families much preferred... sorry kids, no beach weeks.

Cleaning fee includes sheets and bath towels for each bedroom (enough for 6 people) and includes as many dogs as you want - please do not abuse this, and tip Dee if you think she'll earn it.

You will need to bring your own beach towels.

When you exit the cottage driveway turn right to head towards 8th street that is an easy 1 minute walk to direct public access on the left (ocean side) and a boardwalk to the beach.

Under the porch there is plenty of space to store your fishing rods and beach accessories. There is a large outside shower as well.

Washer and dryer in utility room on ground level.

Beach Items: There are at least two chairs, coolers, a heavy duty beach umbrella like you get from the rental places, a fat tire beach cart, and some other odds and ends in the utility room.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 453 kg per pet (limit 10 pets total)
Dogs only, $1 per pound fee for more than two
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$100 Cleaning charge for any butts left in yard

Important information

You need to know

Property # 719651vb
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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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
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 holiday home is in the city centre. 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 Glazin' Go-Nuts. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Full Throttle Speedway, or consider a night out at Outer Banks Brewing Station. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dowdy Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Outer Banks Brewing Station - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 10 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard! located?

Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of beach, OBX Laser Tag and Seaside Art Gallery. Dowdy Park and Outer Banks Brewing Station are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Dee Woodard

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My wife and I have been in real estate, design, rentals, and construction on the Outer Banks for 20 years. I recently started thinking about designing and building "spec" homes again, and bought this property to rent to students and then tear down and re-develop.

Then I fell in love. Within a week of starting work on it, the plan changed from "student rentals for summer then tear down", to "restore and add modern touches to make a great weekly rental", bridging the way is used to be with the way people like things now.

I spent six months doing everything I could think of to improve the place while keeping the old charm. We took the bathroom down to the studs to make it the nicest room in the house. Added a huge TV, fast internet, surround sound system, best stove I could find, new flooring, new doors, stripped and painted the old drywall, all new bedding, and more.

My main goal with the house is happy travelers. I'm generally quick to give a refund if I make a mistake or can't fix an issue - however, if you consider yourself "picky", may I respectfully suggest booking another home as we are unlikely to be a good match.

If you're read this far... thank you! Creating clear expectations and meeting them is the key to a happy vacation rental home stay for both of us.

Why they chose this property

A unique combination of new and old make for an inviting, homey, comfortable stay that you just can't get in a house with no history. I can't tell you how many people have told me about the great times they've had in this house, back to the glory days when it was built in the sixties by someone named "Steponovich" which is how it came to be called the "SeaWitch". It's located right in the middle of everything and only steps to the beach.

What makes this property unique

This cottage is quaint and open, and is in walking distance to the beach, groceries, drug store, the new ABC store, nice restaurants, fast food, beach rentals, everything! We are also local owners, and very knowledgeable about the real estate market in case you might have questions. We own "The VanderMyde Real Estate Group" team at Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, in the top 1% of OBX Realtors for more than a decade.

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