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

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Aerial view
Sun loungers
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach viewBeach view
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 218 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 218 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Seawitch is a great place to stay
Title says it all; except Dee the property manager is awesome. Second stay at the property and will definitely book again! Thank you Dee!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hezekiah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back
The house was exactly as the listing described. And it was great. Could not ask for much better distance to the beach access. Central OBX for restaurants, shops, etc. Several of which were walking distance. The backyard was perfect for the dogs. Kitchen equipment and supplies were good. Dee was super responsive. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

chris s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy beds-Great location
Loved the large fenced in yard for the dogs. Beds were comfortable, house was clean, great porches for people watching and reading. Loved the character of the house. Great access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Ideal location,central to all that there is to do in the OBX! We lived in the area for a decade but recently moved a couple hours southwest. Family was getting married so we needed a place to stay for a few days- this was perfect. Property just as described and perfect for my small family and our dog! Check in and out simple as can be! Has everything you need and then some! When we return, we will rent this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
awesome
Great holiday house. Across the road from beach, and the dogs loved the yard
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most relaxing vacation!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was exactly as described and very user friendly. We were very comfortable as well as our dogs. The yard, location and amenities were perfect. We definitely will return in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

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