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Pet Friendly🐶Walk to the Beach or Sound🏖Bikes🚴‍♀️Vintage and Original🏄‍♂️⛱

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Pet Friendly🐶Walk to the Beach or Sound🏖Bikes🚴‍♀️Vintage and Original🏄‍♂️⛱

"The Shack Too" is a comfortable, relaxing, classic Outer Banks vacation cottage with a great location - in the center of it all, with a short walk or bike ride - we provide two - to the beach and the sound but still a quiet and tranquil escape. You can even rent a golf cart and leave the car behind - Target, Wawa, Food Lion, Belk, Chips Wine and Beer, and Front Porch coffee shop are all within a few blocks. We provide a parking pass to the neighborhood's private parking areas -one just across the street from the beach access at the end of the street with a lifeguard (in season) and at the sound for viewing fabulous sunsets. This cozy beach cottage is the perfect place to relax.

The open living and kitchen area feature original artwork on the walls, classic beadboard wood paneling and floors, and eclectic, vintage, and antique family furnishings are combined to make this a true beach "home away from home". The front porch is an outdoor extension of the living area with a seating group, dining table, and no outside access from the ground level - perfect for hanging out and catching the ocean breezes.

Not your cookie-cutter listing or typical beach box, this cottage has unique original touches with a comfortable, vintage feel and is just the right size for a couple or even two couples, two or three friends traveling together, or a small family. And we are dog friendly, so there is no need to leave your furry family members behind. Make your memories here and experience living the classic beach lifestyle at The Shack Too.

Things to Note:

This is an elevated cottage and is not suitable for infants or toddlers.

This cottage is a raised/on piling type cottage with one flight of outside stairs to the main living level.

Double-size bunk beds sleep one, two, three, or four people comfortably with total head clearance for all. A built-in ladder is provided for top bunk access.

Pets are welcome, but details about the pets must be provided and approved by the owners before the final booking. A $125.00 non-refundable Pet Fee will apply.

Guest access

You have access to the entire cottage and yard, the downstairs laundry and storage, and the outside hot and cold water shower. The 5th street beach is a public beach with a Lifeguard in the season (Memorial Day to Labor Day), and a stoplight crosswalk to walk to the beach. Or, you can use the provided pass for the private Wright Shores parking lot at the beach access. Wright Shores also has a private neighborhood Sound Front Access at the bayside end of 5th Street you may use.

Other things to note:

You will need a pass provided by the home to use the Wright Shores beach parking lot. If you lose the pass there will be a $250 fee to replace the pass.

Property manager

Annette O'Donnell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
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
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

About the area

Map
Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Destination Fun - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Outer Banks Brewing Station - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly🐶Walk to the Beach or Sound🏖Bikes🚴‍♀️Vintage and Original🏄‍♂️⛱ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly🐶Walk to the Beach or Sound🏖Bikes🚴‍♀️Vintage and Original🏄‍♂️⛱?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly🐶Walk to the Beach or Sound🏖Bikes🚴‍♀️Vintage and Original🏄‍♂️⛱?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly🐶Walk to the Beach or Sound🏖Bikes🚴‍♀️Vintage and Original🏄‍♂️⛱ located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Glazin' Go-Nuts and Avalon Fishing Pier. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Hemingway Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Pet Friendly🐶Walk to the Beach or Sound🏖Bikes🚴‍♀️Vintage and Original🏄‍♂️⛱ Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., Kettle River, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Outer banks stay
Nice little cottage, was a bit further from the beach than originally thought but we made it work. Convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Right!
I was specifically looking for a reasonably priced place within walking distance to the beach.. A small place for me and my dog. Shaded porch would be an added benefit. So happy to say Annette’s little cottage ticked all the boxes. Not fancy but oh so comfortable. DoMr pass this little jewel up. Convenient to everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach cottage
My family, including my two dogs, absolutely enjoyed this cute beach cottage! It was walkable to many OBX restaurants, beach access, and a grocery store. The host provided amazing communication and made sure we were having an enjoyable time. Great amenities within the home, very cozy. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coastal Paradise
We had an amazing trip exploring the OBX. We had the perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy cozy with great location!
House was very cute and cozy and super close to both the sound and beach. The neighborhood was very friendly with lots of people out and about riding bicycles, golf carts, going for walks. Even with the activity of folks enjoying the outdoors, it wasn't disturbing at all. The porch was awesome and is a great spot to just hang out and read a book. There was also a super cute reading/nap nook near the kitchen. The lights were a little tricky to figure out at first, but all in all, would highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This was our second time visiting, and we had the best time! The house is very comfortable and has everything you need. It is also in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
We had a great stay with our pups! The location is great, you can literally walk to the sound or the beach! There are also numerous restaurants/shops within just a short drive. The house is as described, albeit a little dated and in need of some TLC (paint peeling, bathtub held together by tape instead of caulk), and be aware that while raised, it is not raised enough to park under (neither our car nor golf cart fit, and being 6'1" I had to duck to enter and was very close to not being able to stand up straight under the house). The house is priced appropriately considering these minor items. We loved the enclosed balcony and ate out there multiple times, watched the summer storms roll by, and our pups enjoyed lounging out there also. The owners were very communicative and great to work with as well! We would definitely recommend this property for a couple, might be tight for a family or group of friends (especially considering only 1 bathroom), and would consider renting again for our next trip to the OBX.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience for our first time to the Outer Banks 😊
This was my daughter and my first vacation without her father/my husband since his passing and I was a little nervous about it. But we had a magnificent time! Oh and so did our two dogs! I would highly recommend this property. Annette was a sweetheart and communicated everything with me. Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at the Shack Too
My partner and I with our dog had a great time at this property. The property was accurately advertised and just the right size for 2. It was clean, well-stocked and was located in a convenient location. The communication with the owner was easy and the instructions provided were clear. We would be happy to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
First off, the owners are outstanding. They are very communicative and made the check in/out process as smooth as possible. When we had an issue, they showed up within 20 minutes to help fix it. The location is spectacular. The listing comes with a parking pass for public beach access, you are right next to Wawa so gas and snacks are super close. Target is right across the street so you can get all of the essentials. The house came stocked with all of the necessities, including dishes, linens, towels, and beach gear. The house really felt like a home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed!
Location is everything! Walked in and was such a cute layout, big front porch is where we spent our time! Everything you could need was on site from tpilet paper to beach chairs! Owners super friendly and reaponsive with communication. Check in/out was easy!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and perfect size
Wonderful location for what we were looking for and great small size for our needs. Very clean. Close to the beach with parking pass that made things so much easier.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint, clean & friendly!
Loved the vibe of this house! Like staying at your coastal granny's. Owners are wonderful! They dropped off batteries for the remote in a rainstorm! Nicely located. Check-in was easy. The loveliest owners ever. COMFY furniture! 10/10... would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home & Stay
We spent 4 days in this wonderful house. It is everything described in the rental and more. There are so many interesting pictures, games, etc. the porch is wonderful and this house has everything you would need. The walk to beach is quite short and there is a cart to carry chairs and cooler. The walk to the intercostal beach is also a short walk. We did a sunrise and a sunset. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. Communication was excellent and we would certainly stay here again. A delightful rental!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melody B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage w/ a lovely covered porch shaded by a perfect live oak tree!
The house was as described. Very charming and well equipped! The window seat is a great reading and napping nook. The porch with the live oak shade tree and gentle breeze was a perfect spot all day long; morning coffee, breakfast and lunch, and evening talks. We enjoyed the comfortable outdoor furniture and table and chairs. The porch was perfect for our pets to have outdoor time without the constraints of a leash. The A/C worked very well! A big plus is the Wright Shores parking pass at the Fifth St beach access! Great place, great assistance, and prompt responses from the property management. Very pleased and hope to book again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great find!
We really enjoyed our stay at The Shack Too! It is in a great location, close to the beach, and all KDH activities. The house is very comfy, relaxing, and felt like home. The beds were very comfortable, the house was very clean, and equipped with everything we needed for our stay! Our son loved the bunk beds, and the reading nook in the house. The porch is lovely, and our dog had the best time! It was also nice to be able to utilize some of the beach items included with the property! Annette was great and super responsive. We highly recommend this property, we are super grateful we booked it! We hope to return next summer. Great find! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
The Shack Too was the perfect place to get away for a week for myself, my husband and our two dogs. Close to everything, great communication, everything was super easy. We have already recommended to a friend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend away
We enjoyed our stay at the shack! Coffee was especially nice on the porch overlooking the live oaks. The parking pass made it super easy to haul our stuff to the beach. We will definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for relaxation
My mom, sisters and myself enjoyed every minute of relaxation at this house. It was perfect in every way; clean, cozy, comfy and cute! We especially loved the porch with wicker furniture. The ower was friendly and prompt in responding to my questions. We had a perfect Mothers Day weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Purposeful
It served its purpose but sorry i couldnt take the smell
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023