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5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12246.2 sq m
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Kitty Hawk, NC
Duck Woods Country Club
Place, Duck Woods Country Club
2 min drive
Duck Boardwalk
Place, Duck Boardwalk
9 min drive
The Sanderling Spa
Place, The Sanderling Spa
18 min drive
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
45 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Single Bunk Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Main Floor Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Enjoy a Backyard Beach Home in Southern Shores! The Kitchen’s Salt House OBX!
Cheers to 2026! Your own back yard, sandy beach by the canal to relax on ........ simply a peaceful feeling when your day at the ocean is done! (You won't find another home with this feature on the beach!) Eclectic home and quiet neighborhood in southern shores with the conveniences of everything you'll need for your stay and accommodations to sleep 12+! Location, location, location! Kayaks, hammock, tree swing, canal front, fishing, boating, crabbing, paddle boarding, beach access, boat ramp, sound front sandy beach, close to Duck, Walmart, grocery stores, fresh seafood, ABC store, golf courses, OBH20 water park and some of the best restaurants on the beach are within 2-5 mile! Boat ramp access pass and various Southern Shores parking passes! Ready for select short stays anytime during the year and full weeks only in the summer June - September! Shorter stays available during the off-season. Make the most of your vacation and relax! Quick on and off the beach with minimal traffic issues ..... 3 miles once your cross the bridge! Read the reviews!
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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
Note from host: no parties! Noise Curfew is 11pm for community!
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Kitty Hawk
Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach, while Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights. Children at Play Museum and Nor'Banks Sailing are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 3 min drive
Cosmos Pizzeria - 4 min drive
Shore Coffee Roasters - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Taco Bell - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Enjoy a Backyard Beach Home in Southern Shores! The Kitchen’s Salt House OBX! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Enjoy a Backyard Beach Home in Southern Shores! The Kitchen’s Salt House OBX!?
As of 17 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enjoy a Backyard Beach Home in Southern Shores! The Kitchen’s Salt House OBX! on 3 Jan 2027 start from AU$377, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Enjoy a Backyard Beach Home in Southern Shores! The Kitchen’s Salt House OBX!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Enjoy a Backyard Beach Home in Southern Shores! The Kitchen’s Salt House OBX!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Enjoy a Backyard Beach Home in Southern Shores! The Kitchen’s Salt House OBX!?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Enjoy a Backyard Beach Home in Southern Shores! The Kitchen’s Salt House OBX! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Duck Woods Country Club and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Outer Banks Beaches. Albemarle Sound and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
What a great house. We had our three children, three grandchildren, son-in-law and always had plenty of space for everyone. The canal and Kayaks were a wonderful feature. Great kitchen, spacious tv room, we never wanted to leave. We had a family reunion of sorts and of the 4 rented houses the Kitchen's Salthouse was everyone's favorite. John Lamparelli
John L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
John, thank you so very much for the wonderful review and we are flattered to be at the top of the properties list that you family reviewed. Cheers and we hope you'll stay again in the coming years. Eddy & Kimberly Kitchen
We loved our time in Kitty Hawk, the location is perfect for the beach and the kids loved hanging out at the bay.
The trails are perfect for running and cycling and the house is really comfortable and well equipped to cook and relax in the evening.
We had a fabulous vacation.
Coralie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2023
Thank you Corlie for the kind words here and we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again next year. Eddy and Kimberly Kitchen
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heidi R.
11 June 2019
Great experience
Very comfortable stay with plenty of room! The house is in a nice quiet area to relax and get away. Plenty of things to keep you busy outdoors. Would definitely stay here again.
Heidi R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you guys so much! Hope to see you again in the future! Eddy and Kimberly
My family loves coming to stay at the Kitchen's Salt House! The house has plenty of room to spread out and areas where it's easy to spend time together. We love the amenities like kayaks and paddle boards, fire pit, outside games, and board games. So many ways to have fun together!The house is easy to access, clean, and has a kitchen with all of the equipment you would need. The hosts are easy to work with and helpful. We had a great visit and look forward to returning. Thank you!
We enjoyed our stay! It was just what we were looking for to reconnect with friends and relax. The cool winter nights were great by the fire pit. We enjoyed kayaking during the day and long neighborhood walks.
Theresa L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Theresa! It is awesome to enjoy the brisk salt air during this time of year..... the quiet in our neighborhood makes it the best for forgetting everything back on the mainland! Enjoy and we hope to see you again! Eddy and Kimberly Kitchen
It is a lovely home. We very much enjoyed our stay And the neighborhood is quite peaceful. The owners are helpful and responsive. We especially enjoyed the fire pit in the back. We will certainly consider this property again the next time we head down there.
Daniel R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2024
Thank you Daniel! I hope you will stay with us again in the future. Eddy and Kimberly Kitchen
Had a wonderful time at the Salt House. It was a perfect fit for our family. The space is beautiful and the house sits in a beautiful neighborhood just minutes from southern shores beaches. Our kids love fishing in the canals and using the great kayaks and paddleboards. Looking forward to visiting again!
Joseph M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2020
We’re so happy that you enjoyed your time in Southern Shores, NC! Making memories and gathering moments are so important ...... we hope you’ll share a few with us to add to our page! Thank you again!
This property was perfect for our big family vacation. We had three families including four kids under nine. The property was very spacious and allowed for each family to have their own space. There was also plenty of activities at the house to keep everyone entertained. Our family really enjoyed taking the kayaks out in the evenings.
Brandie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2023
Thank you Brandie for the nice words here and we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again next year. Eddy and Kimberly Kitchen
Perfect property for our family and children -- so many small touches added up to a memorable experience. It was particularly important for us to find a great house given that the weather this time of the year is unpredictable, and this fit the bill perfectly. The "back yard" was amazing for our kids.
Alex D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2021
Thanks Alex. We are so glad that you guys had a good time at our home in OBX and hope will see you again in the future. Kimberly and Eddy
Great communication with the owners. House is just as perfect as the pictures depict. There were so many amenities that come along with the house that we didn’t really need to leave to enjoy OBX, other than hitting up the beaches. A hurricane breezed by just before the stay, but the yard was pristinely tended beforehand.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2021
Thank you very much ..... this is greatly appreciated. We try to make sure the outside is a fun place to be especially on beach vacations! See you soon. Thank you, Eddy & Kimberly
We had an amazing time at the house. It was clean and well stocked, though the basement bedroom is still a bit unfinished. Our kids were in heaven digging in our own “beach” and parents loved being able to supervise from the screen porch. It was convenient to everything, but we did go in spring so parking was easy. We even took the kids out in the kayaks to explore! Would definitely return.
Amelia L.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thanks Amelia! I’m happy that everyone had a good time! Hope to see you another year. Eddy
We had a great stay. We loved the location, access to the canal for boating, open floor plan with windows, lots of comfortable beds, cool loft for kids, and beautiful kitchen. The only downside was that the house could have used a better deep cleaning - the bathrooms were a little mildewy, we found an empty liquor bottle under one of the bathroom sinks, and there were cobwebs here and there. Not a showstopper problem, though. We definitely recommend for other renters!
We enjoyed every moment of our stay. From the moment we pulled into the driveway we felt ourselves relaxing. We all were so impressed with the house and the layout. The kitchen was so well appointed, top of the line everthing. We had a Great time. Short trip to the private beaches at Southern Shores or we drove to Hilton Head, and Friscoe Beach. We enjoyed the kayaks and the paddle boards and grilling out as well as fishing in the canal. We will certainly book again soon.
Lisa R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2021
Lisa, we are so happy that you guys had fun. There really are some cool things to do there and within a fair distance away. My wife is the chef in the family and so entertaining from behind the island is where she lives ..... I put on the lbs. every trip! Thanks again and let us know when you want to visit again. Eddy & Kimberly Kitchen
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Surbhi B.
29 May 2018
Meticulously maintained and completely comfortable for the entire family!
Nestled at a canal with a private sandy beach and amongst trees with a hammock, this vacation home was amazing! Our families from New York, Maryland and Virginia were very impressed with the grand kitchen, renovated and beautiful bathrooms, and comfortable bedrooms. The owners have an impeccable and eclectic taste in decor and had genuinely stocked the kitchen and linen closets. We as an extended family vacation together on Memorial day weekends yearly, but this was the best rental we stayed at so far! Close to everything in Kitty Hawk. Highly recommended!
Surbhi B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Surbhi,
Wow! Thank you very much for such a grand review! We are so glad that you guys enjoyed your stay with family at the Kitchen's Salt House! We saw great potential in the place from day one and while not perfect in every aspect, we tried to make it accommodating, comfortable and a place to enjoy just as you mentioned! Thank you again and we look forward to hearing from you again in the future. Have a great summer.
Kimberly and Eddy
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenn H.
6 June 2018
Quiet & Relaxing Retreat, with everything you need!
We celebrated a 60th Birthday and a 20 year reunion of friendship/sisterhood in the Salt House, for an extended weekend. It was fabulous. The Kitchens have built a gorgeous home here. It is inviting, equipped with everything vacationers need and located in such a peaceful and charming area. Any time we needed any assistance, The Kitchens were quick to respond. Couldn't have asked for a lovelier home / spot to spend time with my family and friends. Thank you so much for making your home available for others to enjoy. We absolutely loved it!
Jenn H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Jenn and family! Thank you so very much for the kind review..... we are so happy your Birthday celebration and reunion was a success! We only hoped that people would enjoy it as much as we do! Best wishes and we hope to see you again! Have a great summer! Kimberly & Eddy
Verified
10/10 Excellent
charles r.
2 Apr 2018
A very cool place!
not knowing what to expect, well, our family was blown away at how the home was arranged to accommodate many quests yet it didn't feel crowded. there was plenty of seating the main living and dining areas however, we spent most of our time on the sandy beach along the water! fishing, kayaking, hanging out, playing games and more. the owner was responsive and even called to follow up with needs for our elderly family member. the beach was a short drive with lifeguard stand and there was a bathroom (porto Potty) which was great! definitely a good place! we'll be back. thank you!
charles r.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
love the beaches in southern shores...... that's why we are there. glad that you had a good time.
The salt house was a fantastic place to stay for the week. Our party consisted of 4 adults, two young teens and two kids! The kitchen has everything you need, whether you want to bake, cook or steam seafood. There is a drip coffee machine as well as a Nespresso (original) machine! That was a huge plus to have Nespresso as an it would have been nice to have an air fryer, but that’s just nit picking because this house is awesome!!!During our stay, we saw a fawn and her mom, as well as a great blue heron catch breakfast!all while drinking our coffee on the backyard beach! A few lizards as well. We even saw a crab by the dock. We did not make time to fish unfortunately! Southern shores is a wonderful neighborhood and perfect for those who want easy and quiet time to spend with family or friends. As a note for guests who may not have experience in the southeast, you may see a bug or two during your stay on the property! There are fire ants in the sand, in case you have kids who may not be fans of bugs. It is to be expected down here!Also for parking, sadly my husband couldn’t make the trip, but I’m not sure his diesel GMC would have fit down the driveway, as my BIL also drove a truck down. 3 SUV/truck combo might make for Tetris parking! But overall amazing stay!! We truly appreciate the Kitchens opening their home to us!! I would come back again!
We stayed here with friends and extended family for a long weekend in OBX. Overall the house was great! Nice location close to lots of restaurants and great quiet little sound side location that was very convenient for launching the boat and kayaks. Loved that we could keep the boat tied up right to the dock at the house. The kitchen was well stocked with everything to cook. There’s a fun loft with twin beds and a TV with a Wii that looked so fun for a group of kids (we just had 1 child with us this time around). There were lots of thoughtful extras like beach parking passes, extra life jackets, bikes, etc.
A couple of things that are not at all negative but just good to know for future visitors- there are lots of stairs so this may not be the best for older visitors (grandpa and grandma got pretty worn out by the end of our visit); the driveway is fairly narrow and steep so if you bring a boat you won’t be getting it down the driveway, we recommend dropping it at the marina before you even get in the house; and you need to bring or rent your own towels and bedsheets, as an FYI for those coming from farther out of town.
Overall would recommend this house and location to anyone coming to OBX! We had a great stay!
The property is truly GORGEOUS. Perfect for memory making and family time. As a busy business owner, it is refreshing to stay at such a lovely location and have a taste of simplicity and outdoor life for a few days. The owners are pleasant. The house is well stocked and roomy. Nicely decorated as well. The ONLY thing that could possibly make it better is to have a linen service. Oh and the cleaning list was a little more expansive than other houses we have rented, however we always clean up well, so that was not a big deal. The fees were not too high for cleaning. The linens are just a bit of an inconvenience. That is only a suggestion though. I would gladly have paid a little more for linens to be provided. Either way, I am actually booking our next trip as I type this. We truly loved this house. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home. We can't wait to come back!
Ashley E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2021
Thank you very much Ashley..... we appreciate the kind words here. We really tried to keep it functional and efficient for how we enjoy using it. We are pretty simple ourselves and having spent a lot of time in OBX ..... we knew the vibe we were going for. The house is not perfect and is always a work in progress however it is set up to provide the optimal time for families, entertaining and fun. I'm sorry about the linens ...... with us being in Richmond, it just makes it difficult to offer and support each family as they may need. And the cleaning is a simple gesture of leaving the home in a similar condition as how you found it. We want to keep it in as good a condition as possible and hope that our guests appreciate the condition when they arrive. We hope that you will be back soon and happy 2021!
Perfect for our family vacation. A good-sized house with just enough space. The house is well-equipped with everything you need. The kitchen was stocked with cookware and supplies, making it easy to prepare meals. The bedrooms were comfortable. Unfortunately, I missed the part about needing to bring our own bed sheets. For the most part, the house was clean and well-maintained, we did have several run-ins with cockroaches, but nothing terrible. One of the highlights that drew us to this beach house was the canal front. Kayaks and paddle boards were provided by the owner, and we had a lot of fun exploring the waterways. They had plenty of games to keep us occupied when we weren’t at the beach or paddling the canals.
The location was perfect for us. A nice quiet community just off the main road as you enter the Outer Banks. This made getting in and out of the area very convenient. A short drive to the beach with dedicated parking. I really liked the fact that we never had to hunt for a parking space.
The host was very responsive and accommodating. They were available to answer any questions we had during our stay. This beach house is perfect for families looking to relax and enjoy a stay at the Outer Banks. We had a great time and would consider staying here again. Highly recommend!
David P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2024
Thanks so much David! I hope you’ll stay with us again in the future. Eddy and Kimberly Kitchen
About the host
Hosted by Kimberly & Eddy Kitchen
The Kitchens live in the Richmond Virginia area and grew up near OBX. Once we saw this location and home, we knew it was our time to make this vacation area a part of our daily lives. The renovations and outdoor layout serves as a great setup for entertaining, relaxing and enjoying. It is quiet and super convenient to get on and off the Outer Banks quickly. Also a great location to reach all activities on OBX. We know that you will enjoy it as much as we do! Kimberly & Eddy Kitchen
Why they chose this property
It's not your typical beach home .....the design, layout and canal front location sold us immediately and we think our remodeling inside and out helped to make this the perfect destination for any relaxing vacation. We enjoy it as often as possible but not near enough.
What makes this property unique
Quiet side of the beach, location just across the bridge so NO fighting traffic, close to everything no matter what you are looking for, we created a backyard beach experience so that you always resort back to a sandy location, remodel of the kitchen and entire home to create a functional, warm and entertaining environment, close to everything you need for your stay!
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