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Bright And Cozy Two Room Unit, Close To Beach And Sound -- Perfect For Two!

Apartment with patio, near Outer Banks Beaches

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Bright And Cozy Two Room Unit, Close To Beach And Sound -- Perfect For Two! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2480 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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

Bright And Cozy Two Room Unit, Close To Beach And Sound -- Perfect For Two!

Located at Mile Post 6.5 in Kill Devil Hills, this unit is located on the ground level of a residential house. Set in a quiet family neighborhood, the unit is approximately 450 square feet and consists of a large bedroom with a comfortable queen bed, a sitting area with a recliner and an extra chair, a 32 inch HDTV with extended cable package and Blu-Ray player, and a large closet.

The front room has an apartment sized refrigerator, microwave oven, toaster oven, toaster, two coffee makers (Keurig and Mr. Coffee) with complimentary coffee, love seat, small drop leaf dining table with two small bar stools, basic cooking utensils and silverware, dinnerware for two, and a 19 inch television with Roku streaming stick. The Roku allows access to Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Videos, and many other popular streaming channels. We also provide an electric skillet and electric griddle for your use along with free WiFi.

PLEASE NOTE: The top floor of the house is also a vacation rental listed with VRBO (VRBO 1550878.). Until recently, we lived in the upstairs portion of the house and have since moved one mile up the beach. In the four years plus that we had lived above the unit, we never heard any excessive noise from the guests below and likewise they never commented on noise from above.

The unit is equipped with a newly installed dual zone mini-split heating/cooling system which is independent from the main house above.

Outside, guests have use of a gas grill with side burner, the outdoor shower with hot and cold water, a sitting area directly outside of the unit, and another sitting area with hammocks and a porch swing. You’ll have exclusive use of the sitting area (bistro table and two cushioned chairs) directly outside of your door while the grill, swing, hammock and shower are made available to upstairs guests as well.

We provide all linens, towels, two beach towels, and two beach chairs, a beach umbrella, two camping chairs, and a small cooler. In addition, we provide an iron and small ironing board, a hair dryer, and other essentials.

We are located less than two-tenths of a mile from a public boat ramp with oversized vehicle parking. Within three-tenths of a mile is a multi-use path that runs adjacent to the Sound (bay) – perfect for enjoying the picturesque Outer Banks sunsets or taking a leisurely stroll, jog, or bike ride. There are numerous restaurants, supermarkets, a movie-theater, and shopping facilities within a few miles. The nearest ocean access with free parking is approximately three quarters of a mile from the house. From there, there are numerous accesses up and down the beach road with free parking.

If you have a small child, the bedroom can accommodate a portable crib and if need be, we can provide a camping cot with mattress.

Please note, while we are pet lovers ourselves, we simply do not allow pets/animals of any kind in the unit, both downstairs and upstairs. No exceptions, sorry.

Within a week of your arrival, we will provide you detailed access instructions to make contactless check-in as easy and painless as possible. Once you arrive, you will find a notebook binder with more information on how to access the wireless, how to operate the television sets, some local insights on good restaurants and attractions, and so forth.

Checking out is just as simple. We don’t have any specific requirements other than to leave the unit in good condition, the same way you would like to find it if it was yours.

Thanks for taking the time to check us out. Feel free to contact us with any questions.




Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed anywhere oustide.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 480 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

If Mandatory Hurricane Evacuation is ordered, you must leave. We will credit you for nights lost.
If guests are staying in the upstairs portion of the house, keep TV volume and conversations at a reasonable level between the hours of 10 PM and 8 AM
All guests must be at least 21 years old.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No animals of any kind, strictly enforced.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed
No loud noise of any kind between 10PM and 8AM

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed anywhere oustide.

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
Note from host: No loud noise of any kind between 10PM and 8AM
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 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

Property is also known as

Bright Cozy Two Room Unit Close To Beach Sound Perfect For Two!

About the neighborhood

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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Destination Fun - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright And Cozy Two Room Unit, Close To Beach And Sound -- Perfect For Two! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bright And Cozy Two Room Unit, Close To Beach And Sound -- Perfect For Two!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright And Cozy Two Room Unit, Close To Beach And Sound -- Perfect For Two!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright And Cozy Two Room Unit, Close To Beach And Sound -- Perfect For Two! located?

Located in Avalon Beach, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Glazin' Go-Nuts and Outer Banks Beaches. Avalon Fishing Pier and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Bright And Cozy Two Room Unit, Close To Beach And Sound -- Perfect For Two! Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

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Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

autumn r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“the recess” was a perfect place for our first couples vacation, the owners were so accommodating and nice. even with people staying upstairs it was quiet and we had nice evenings. i would definitely come stay here again:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Obx trip/kite festival

Very nice place.... easy to come and go...great accomodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OBX Getaway

The place was very clean and comfortable although a little small.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OBX Vacation

Mini splits used for heating and cooling made it very easy to control room temperatures. Bay side paved walkway for morning walks was close by. Host was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little hideaway

I loved staying at Recess. It was so cute and had amenity you could want.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose S., Citrus Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A few days in paradise

We had a lovely time at the house. It was cozy and provided a good rest place for us after a busy day of exploring. A big thank you to our hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

melinds l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tiny but comfy

Very relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Recess

Ideal for my purposes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Recess was the absolute perfect place to just come and relax. I absolutely appreciated all of the little touches around the VRBO. I’d see something and just smile (my fav was the lei around the flamingo). I finally got to relax for the first time in a very long time and Recess was the main reason. I will definitely recommend to other people and hopefully book in the future! Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was fabulous! Mike and Marylee went above and beyond to provide us a clean and cozy place to stay. Mike was quick to respond from the start with any questions that I had. Check In/ Out could not have been any smoother and Mike even contacted me to let me know that the house was available before our assigned check in time. “Recess” is the perfect little beach cottage for two people! The location is great and close to the beach. The area is filled with nice places to shop and great restaurants! Having such a great place to stay just enhanced our experience to OBX! I highly recommend Mike and Marylee’s beach home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week full of Recess!

Recess was the perfect place for our week getaway! The property was very clean and the hospitality was superb! We will definitely revisit it the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outerbanks 4th of July Getaway

This place was fantastic!! It was spotless when we arrived! Went away to the outerbanks for the first time and our first impression of OBX could not have been better! This place had everything we needed!! It was a super plus that the grill outside had a stove top as we were able to order a seafood boil pot and steam it at the place! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great week at OBX

Recess truly feels like a home away from home. Mike and Mary have provided everything needed to have a great beach vacation and it’s such a good location we can’t wait to come back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

My wife and I had a great time and look forward to going back. Neat and clean with great owners. AAA for us
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torrianna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

This cute place was perfect for my partner and i! The house is pretty close to beach access, the main roads and the lighthouses (: thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta N B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little place

This was my second stay at Recess and it was perfect as the first. I'll definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recess Vacation Stay

This property was as described (no surprises). We really appreciated the timely response of the owners when we had questions. The location of the VRBO is great. My husband really enjoyed using the outdoor shower. We also appreciated the suggestions for places to eat (they were all great)! Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property

We had a great visit, this property was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our first trip to OBX

My 22-year-old son & I went and stayed at Recess, our first time at the Outer Banks. It was his birthday weekend so we had just a little getaway. The property was very clean and the hosts were awesome to work with. The only thing, and it was a totally my mishap was the size of the place. My Son is 6’2 and about 215 pounds. So it was a bit smaller than what I had originally thought. But the host provided a cot/mattress that we could use. Like I said, that was my fault not paying attention to the exact measurements of the property. Other than that, I would highly recommend Recess!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We loved our stay so much last year we booked again! conveniently located to just about everything but located in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Recess was a fantastic stay! It was very welcoming with all of the amenities along with a welcome note from the host. I Would highly suggest the stay for a couple. Very clean and organized. the host provided a lot of information previous to arriving. It was a short easy bike ride straight to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay!

My husband and I really enjoyed staying at Mike and Marys ground unit. It had everything we needed: comfortable bed, outdoor seating areas and close to the beach and shops! We also got to meet Mike and Mary and they were very nice and accommodating. We will definitely be back :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick getaway

The perfect spot for a quick getaway! Recess had everything we could possibly need and Mike and Mary Lee were so attentive and kind. We’re looking forward to going back! Thank you for the hospitality!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely lovely!

We really enjoyed our stay at Recess! It was such a nice place with all you need for a getaway to the beach. The space is very detailed and the owners provider great communication and response!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie W S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recess at Outer Banks

Very nice property for one or two people. Quiet neighborhood off the beaten path but still close enough to groceries and gas.Exactly as listed. Owners were in contact before and during my stay. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024