Water views and a fenced-in yard at Meehan Cottage in Colington Harbour

Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the gated waterfront community of Colington Harbour, Meehan Cottage is an idyllic family-friendly vacation rental.

Guests at Meehan Cottage are sure to enjoy all of the amenities Colington Harbour offers just 3.5 miles away, including a soundside park with sandy beaches, a playground, with a sheltered picnic area, an Olympic-sized soundfront community pool and kiddie pool, community tennis, and basketball courts. Colington Harbour also offers boat ramp access, so you can cruise the canals or hit the sound for a fun-filled day on the water!

When not outside enjoying the 2 decks with canal views or the fenced-in yard perfect for the dog, most of your time will be spent relaxing in the large bright living area with a cathedral ceiling and connecting kitchen and dining area. Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and plenty of cabinet storage make preparing meals a breeze. The pantry off the kitchen with a stackable washer/dryer makes doing a load of laundry quick and convenient.

The king en suite down the hall offers a private bath with a standup shower. A queen bedroom and a bedroom with 2 twin beds share a full hall bath, rounding out the top level.

Downstairs through a separate entrance, a large bonus area offers seating, a TV, and a wet bar. A full bath with a shower and a bonus room with a queen bed can also be found on the ground level.

As Colington Island is in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, you’ll have easy access to a wide array of restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping opportunities, as well as numerous attractions and guest destinations, like the Wright Brothers Memorial. Take a drive down Colington Road to the Ocean Bay Blvd. public beach access, the main location for Kill Devil Hills Ocean Rescue, offering handicapped beach access, public parking, and restrooms.

Sheets and towels are provided for full-week rentals.

Meehan Cottage is pet-friendly. There is an additional charge for guests bringing pets, which will be added and collected after booking. Pet fees range from $161-231 depending on the property, and will be assessed state and local taxes.

Meehan Cottage includes credit for $245 in beach gear rentals from our partners at VayK Life. Stay between April 4th and October 19th, 2025 (7-night minimum) and use your beach gear credit for items such as bikes, beach chairs, umbrellas, paddleboards, and more!

Layout:

Ground Level: Den/living area, wet bar, bonus room with queen bed with Window AC, full bath, picnic table, fire pit.

Top Level: Living area, dining area, kitchen, washer/dryer, king en suite with private bath, queen bedroom, bunk bedroom, full shared bath.