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

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Sun loungers
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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

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  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Popular LocationNags Head Fishing Pier4 min drive
  • Popular LocationNags Head Woods Preserve4 min drive
  • Popular LocationWright Brothers National Memorial6 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)97 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

*Please Read negative reviews first, this is a unique OLD house 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 the property for you.

The SeaWitch is 61 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 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.

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' 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), dogs add a single $50 fee (paid to Dee for the extra sand and fur) for as many dogs as you want. 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.

Property manager

Dee Woodard

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 10 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $100 Cleaning charge for any butts left in yard

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
10 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only, $1 per pound fee for more than two

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this vacation home is in the city center. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Glazin' Go-Nuts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop. Traveling with kids? Consider Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Paradise Fun Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Destination Fun - 17 min walk
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 4 min drive
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 4 min drive
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 4 min drive
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min walk
  • Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Wendy's - 13 min walk
  • Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse - 9 min walk
  • Outer Banks Brewing Station - 3 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).

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!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly vacation home is located in the city center, within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Destination Fun, and Seaside Art Gallery. Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Nags Head Woods Preserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 212 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and amazing property
We loved staying here. We have never taken our beagle on vacation with us until now! The cottage is exactly as described and even better once you arrive. Our home doesn't have a yard so we enjoyed watching her run around like crazy enjoying more space than she ever had. We found out our dog absolutely loves the beach! We will be back again someday.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarke M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog Heaven
It's wonderful that John has opened his vacation home to families with dogs. As noted in the description, it's not the Ritz but a rustic haven for our four-footed family members and there humans. Do patrol the spacious fenced in yard on the lookout for sandspurs (didn't find one) and prickly pear (one little cluster about ¾ the way down the north fence). Actually, I found it on our last call before heading out, so I could only dispose of what I could pull up with my fingers. Take a knife, wear gloves, and have a box of bag! I'm pretty sure we'll be back. Oh, there's an ocean a 5-iron shot across the street via the beach access! Noice!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage!
This cottage is absolutely perfect if you're traveling with you dog. The large fenced in yard was awesome! The cottage had everything we needed! The property manager, Dee, even text us after our arrival to make sure we had everything we would need and told us to contact her if we had any needs at all. We will be staying here again! Short walk to the beach and centrally located to all kinds of great places to eat and have a drink!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing beach vaca
Great location for families with dogs. We loved the easy and quick access to the beach. Located close by the Wright Brothers museum, restaurants and the aquarium. Despite it being located near a road and motel, it was very quiet inside the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote Worker and Pet Friendly!
The Sea Witch is a cozy little slice of heaven. Loved this place! The backyard was a large part of why I chose this place and I’m so glad I did. The location cannot be beat- the close proximity to the beach access, Harris Teeter and Ben Franklin is fantastic. The house is, as I mentioned, very cozy and the kitchen is extremely well stocked with cookware. The bedrooms are well appointed and the mattresses all seemed to be very comfy (no complaints from the other guests.) My pups Nova and Luna HIGHLY enjoyed the backyard and watching all the people walking to and from the beach access. I also didn’t have any internet issues while working remotely from this place. My work VPN had no issues holding a connection and I was able to have online meetings with absolutely no issues. Casting YouTube from my phone was also flawless (after the usual initial buffering). Everything was very clean and it appeared that a new shower curtain and liner were added recently which was a nice touch. It was very nice to stay in a home that had character and I could hear the waves breaking on the shore from. Host communication was also fantastic. Dee and John were extremely responsive and communicating with them was a joy. I rate this place a 10/10 and I hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a great stay here
Of all the years we have been coming to the Outer Banks, this is one of our very favorite places to stay and bring the pups. I've mentioned this before in a review and even though it's not the fanciest, most luxurious property, it's clean, inviting, and in a perfect location. There is a great deck to sit on and enjoy the weather, listen to the waves, and watch what's happening along the beach road. Considering it's across the street from the ocean, it's in pretty good condition overall. Communication with Dee and John is very easy and they are always available if we have any questions. This is the first place we check for availability when we come for our quarterly visits. Can't wait to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Bumpass , VA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home!
We loved the home and fenced in yard for our pups!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yair R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stinks/Roaches
Place smells like dirty wet dogs. There are roaches in and around the kitchen. Expired food in the pantry. Linens were dirty. Dog feces all over the yard. The “storage” area on the lower level of the house, makes the house feel odd and shady… Needless to say, we will never stay in this property nor will we recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the Sea Witch!!
Fabulous location, great for dogs and Dee was a dream to work with!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach getaway
This is our second time staying here and we loved it more this time. House is perfect size for our little family great location. The fenced in yard is a dream for traveling with our 5 fur babies. Dee is an amazing person and super with communication if she is needed. But you wont need her because EVERYTHING is there for you! Yes its older and if your looking for a fancy modern place this isnt your place. But its our place and we have made memories to last a lifetime.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun week away
John and Dee were very communicative and answered our questions in a timely manner. This location is close to everything and minutes walk to the beach. Our pup loved the fenced in yard and being able to roam freely. We went during off season so it was a little chilly to stay at the beach too long, but there was so much else to do in the neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
My wife and I visit the OBX 3-4 times per year and have stayed in a lot of different rentals. This was one of our favorite places we've ever stayed. It's not necessarily the fanciest or most updated but the location is perfect, the place is clean and well stocked and the communication with the owner was excellent. We can't wait to go back and will be looking this property up first when we do go. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Patty A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient
Great location - close to everything. Fenced yard was great for dogs!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect OBX vacation
We loved our time at this classic OBX beach house. Walking distance to the beach and all kinds of great restaurants. I have been coming to the Outer Banks since the mid 90s and this was one of my best trips yet. Thanks to John and Dee for a great stay. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week of adventure
We had a wonderful time. The house was just as it was described, Great locations . We were close to the beach and piers. My husband is a fisherman, so that was our goal. The house was clean and having the washer and dryer made our travel home so much nicer, knowing we did not have to go home and start on laundry. We even left a gift for the house, we bought a little stand sitter, with Mermaid's tears written on it. LOL
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed and clean atmosphere
We had an anniversary trip for 2 couples. The kitchen was so well stocked, it made cooking a pleasure. The dogs very much appreciated the large and well maintained yard. It was perfect, we would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay and location
Had a great stay! Been coming to the OBX for 20 years and stayed in a variety of places. This was one of my favorites. Location is prime, scenes from all sides of the patio outside. Lots of character and well thought out layout. Was my sons first beach trip and we could not have been more pleased with the ease of access to the beach. House maid was able to get us in 2 hours early and texted letting me know it was ready to go! Very responsive for questions as well. WILL Stay here again. Side note for owner. Hose outside on side was clipped by whoever mows the lawn. I had 5 gallon buckets and had access to water to clean sand off but just an FYI. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
House was lovely and the owner was super helpful. They even checked on my dog when her tracker glitched while we were in Corolla
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan W.

Good enough
The property manager is very nice and takes pride in the house. Location is great (walk to restaurants) and they had everything you could think of in the house. I enjoyed sitting on the lounger chairs at night and people/car watching. Beach cart was very handy! I only saw one small bug, I see more at my own house. Now the not so good. I live in a house built in 1927, I know old. But this house felt a bit neglected. Parts of the ceiling are cracking/peeling off, there’s exposed drywall in the hall. The dog blankets for couches smelled like, well, dog, and we’re thrown in a pile in the closet floor. I also think the house needs a deep clean every month or so. There’s a lot of deep dust, floors need a good mopping, dirty window sills and the patio is full of hair pet clumps and lots of sand under the covered area. The railings on the patio are quite loose and wobble. If I had really young kids I wouldn’t have let them out there. I wish the backyard was in better shape. The stairs to the back had a lot of small trash and debris in the path. I didn’t feel safe having my kids go down there, and barely my dogs, had to pick up a lot of small trash (like metal shavings??) from the path. This wasn’t trash from litter. More like home things that were just strewn into the yard. Not sure we’d go back, but kids had fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a nice place
Very nice property and in a great location right across from the beach. Everything was as described. I will definitely stay at the SeaWitch again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time here!
This property is just as described. This is our second time staying here with our 3 dogs. The beach access is right across the street, there are places to eat (Kill Devil Grill) and drink (Swellsa Brewing) less than a 5 minute walk, not to mention being in the middle of everything Kill Devil and Nags Head has to offer. The big fenced in back yard was a bonus and our dogs loved hanging out on the deck upstairs watching the people go by on the street below.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best value
Very dog friendly great location for the price
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Roaches. Not “water bugs”. Totally roaches!!
Not as advertised. Left same day we arrived, booked elsewhere for the week. No mention of bugs/roaches when we booked last fall - BUT there were signs IN the house saying roaches were there & to call if you see little ones running around -- which we did!! Dozens & dozens of them. On counters, running across the floor, under the refrigerator. HORRIBLE. Just can't believe the attitude of the owner to act as if this is not an infestation -- it absolutely is! These were not water bugs & there was not just ONE. Also, it's now in the description that he didn't want to hear whining about ONE bug -- sir, it's NOT ONE. They have cheap little traps out for roaches, which are dusty, so they've know for awhile that this place needs a total pest control overhaul to address the roaches -- not little traps from the store. You need the big guns. We are not a pretentious family that needs perfection - but we do want clean & to not live in infestation & have bugs crawling into our groceries for the week. Completely a health hazard. Be warned of the backyard, there's an opening at the back corner that we had to place a board in so our dog wouldn't escape, also another yard hole we had to cover so no one broke an ankle. AC wasn't working well, as HVAC air filter was totally clogged & filthy. It had not been changed in probably a year (husband's professional opinion after 2 decades of servicing HVAC). We changed filter, worked then. But so gross! Would not serve my dog from that kitchen!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Property was great locations and was a great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay!
This was a great place! Great location, great setup, and pet friendly! It was very nice to have our pets with us on vacation! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023