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Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard!
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft
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Kill Devil Hills, NC
- Place, beach3 min walk
- Place, OBX Laser Tag13 min walk
- Place, Destination Fun16 min walk
- Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)25 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.
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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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 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 10 total)
Dogs only, $1 per pound fee for more than two
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
$100 Cleaning charge for any butts left in yard
Important information
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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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
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 Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Glazin' Go-Nuts are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kill Devil Hills, NC
What's nearby
- beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- OBX Laser Tag - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Destination Fun - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Jockey's Ridge State Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- Nags Head Woods Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min walk
- Starbucks - 19 min walk
- Domino's Pizza - 15 min walk
- Biscuits N’ P*rn - 6 min walk
- Plaza Azteca - 14 min walk
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10 Mar, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
kristin h.
9 Jan, 2026
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kristin h.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Eric E.
19 Jan, 2026
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Eric E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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Jenna F.
11 Jan, 2026
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Jenna F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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Karen R.
6 Jan, 2026
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Karen R.
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Antonio V.
1 Dec, 2025
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Antonio V.
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danielle a.
9 Jan, 2026
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danielle a.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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garrick h.
9 Oct, 2025
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garrick h.
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Asa M.
16 Sept, 2025
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Asa M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Avery W.
29 Jul, 2025
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Awesome stay!
Avery W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
JASON B.
27 Sept, 2025
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JASON B.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kevin C.
23 Aug, 2025
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Kevin C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Craig M.
29 Jul, 2025
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Craig M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jane M.
11 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and comfortable
Jane M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Deanna P.
16 Jul, 2025
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Deanna P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jennifer P.
14 Aug, 2025
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Jennifer P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good
Adam S.
28 Sept, 2025
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Adam S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jamie R.
7 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Old Style Beach House; Pet Friendly and Close to everything
Jamie R.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
AVACODO
13 Jun, 2025
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AVACODO
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Alin S.
12 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Time with the Sea Witch
Alin S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Carmen J.
2 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Carmen J.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Amber M.
8 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Amber M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Cody M.
27 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hidden gem!
Cody M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kristina A.
18 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kristina A.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jenny C.
19 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Jenny C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
About the host
Hosted by Dee Woodard
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.
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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