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

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Exterior
Porch and Deck
Living area
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Popular LocationNags Head Fishing Pier4 min drive
  • Popular LocationJockey's Ridge State Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationWright Brothers National Memorial6 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Room`

1 King Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Twins

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 10 total)
Dogs only, $1 per pound fee for more than two

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$100 Cleaning charge for any butts left in yard

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Paradise Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

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!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, 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 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clarke M.

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

About the host

Hosted by Dee Woodard

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My wife and I have been in real estate, design, rentals, and construction on the Outer Banks for 20 years. I recently started thinking about designing and building "spec" homes again, and bought this property to rent to students and then tear down and re-develop.

Then I fell in love. Within a week of starting work on it, the plan changed from "student rentals for summer then tear down", to "restore and add modern touches to make a great weekly rental", bridging the way is used to be with the way people like things now.

I spent six months doing everything I could think of to improve the place while keeping the old charm. We took the bathroom down to the studs to make it the nicest room in the house. Added a huge TV, fast internet, surround sound system, best stove I could find, new flooring, new doors, stripped and painted the old drywall, all new bedding, and more.

My main goal with the house is happy travelers. I'm generally quick to give a refund if I make a mistake or can't fix an issue - however, if you consider yourself "picky", may I respectfully suggest booking another home as we are unlikely to be a good match.

If you're read this far... thank you! Creating clear expectations and meeting them is the key to a happy vacation rental home stay for both of us.

Why they chose this property

A unique combination of new and old make for an inviting, homey, comfortable stay that you just can't get in a house with no history. I can't tell you how many people have told me about the great times they've had in this house, back to the glory days when it was built in the sixties by someone named "Steponovich" which is how it came to be called the "SeaWitch". It's located right in the middle of everything and only steps to the beach.

What makes this property unique

This cottage is quaint and open, and is in walking distance to the beach, groceries, drug store, the new ABC store, nice restaurants, fast food, beach rentals, everything! We are also local owners, and very knowledgeable about the real estate market in case you might have questions. We own "The VanderMyde Real Estate Group" team at Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, in the top 1% of OBX Realtors for more than a decade.

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