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SERENITY AWAITS...AWESOME Reviews-1960's Cozy Ocean-Front and Fido Friendly too!

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Serenity with parking for two vehicles. and gated deck.
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Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
  • Place, Sea Scape Golf Links
  • Place, Duck Boardwalk
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Ocean-Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Ocean-view bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

SERENITY AWAITS...AWESOME Reviews-1960's Cozy Ocean-Front and Fido Friendly too!

This quaint and cozy 1960's beach front cottage has been lovingly updated with most modern conveniences while maintaining the serene cottage vibe for your enjoyment. As soon as you walk up to the front door and unlock the smart lock with your personal code, you enter into "Serenity" and see the beautiful Atlantic beckoning you. Classic board and batten walls and refinished original tongue and groove Southern pine floors fill the cottage with a nod toward a more simple and laid back time. Just perfect to enjoy your beach and ocean get-away. The sand and waves are only a few steps from the covered and gated porch.

Serenity Seaside is located at approximately mile post 2.5 on the beach road. The cottage is close to numerous restaurants, shopping and family fun activities, many within walking/biking distance. This location is also great for a couples only retreat, girls or guys get-away to spend time on the beach, shop, golf or fish.

Serenity Seaside will perfectly accommodate up to seven in three bedrooms. Two queen bedrooms includes one ocean-front and one semi-oceanfront, also with great ocean views. Each of these rooms also has ceiling fans. The third bedroom has a pyramid bunk bed, that can sleep up to three with an oscillating floor fan. All bedrooms are appointed with smart TVs. Sail off to sleep on premium mattresses and pillows, while listening to the surf.

Whip up your favorite meal or catch of the day with GE appliances and gorgeous Maui Quartz countertops and granite sink in the well-equipped kitchen. You won't miss a minute of the waves, during meal prep and clean up, as the kitchen has beautiful views of the beach.

Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered porch overlooking the Atlantic. Take a leisurely stroll on the beach to watch the sun rise, pelicans fly overhead and dolphin and fish play in the waves. Relax and rejuvenate at Serenity Seaside.

Relish your time off the beach in the comfortably furnished open living room with cozy slip covered furniture, large flat screen TV, bar area, board games and books. Keep cool with central air and ceiling and floor fans in all bedrooms. Enjoy your meals at a rustic white washed pine dining table overlooking the Atlantic or at the picnic table on the back porch. You just can't get closer to the sights, sounds and salty air of the beach than at Serenity Seaside Cottage.

Don't let one-bathroom home dissuade you from this cozy cottage. Enjoy the completely renovated bathroom, which includes a ship-lap shower while gazing at the waves roll in or enjoy the outside private shower with hot and cold water with sounds of the surf just over the dune line.

Conclude your day with a cocktail and stroll outside to the front gated deck to watch the magnificent colors of the OBX sunsets. Let your gaze drift to the night sky to see twinkling stars and planets overhead. A walk on the night beach beckons where ghost crabbing is always a favorite with the kids!

For the snorkeling aficionados, check out the British Steamer Mountaineer Wreck also known as the Wink's Wreck. It was stranded December 25th, 1852 and is located 100 yards offshore and approximately 100 yards South of the cottage. It's estimated at a depth of 10 to 30 feet. It's a local favorite and our son loves to dive "snorkel" the wreck! Google for Wink's Wreck or Kitty Hawk Mountaineer Steamer Wreck for more info.

Serenity Seaside is located within walking distance to Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar (Wedding Wire 2019 Couples' Choice Award Winner) serving a delicious nightly menu, including vegetarian options and stop by their wonderful Martini Bar. If eating the best burger on the beach in flip flops is on your bucket list, you are in luck and it's also within walking distance! Try Art's Place, featured in "Our State" magazine and winning Best Burger on the Beach, they serve a killer homemade breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy casual food and beverages on their "sway" bar with beautiful panoramic views of the Atlantic and live music in their "backyard".

Slow down and enjoy Serenity Seaside and all that the OBX has to offer. From shelling, fishing, soaking up the sun, surfing, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, biking, hiking in our maritime forests to taking a tour to see wild horses run free on the beaches....a week will fly by but you will be making memories that will last a lifetime.

The cottage has parking for two vehicles and is dog friendly. The renovated cottage includes an indoor washer and dryer for your convenience, updated bathroom with ship-lap shower and kitchen appliances. The cottage does not have a dishwasher, but clean up will be a breeze in the granite sink with Maui Quartz countertops overlooking the sand and waves. Free WiFi throughout the cottage with streaming YouTube-TV.

Please note you must be 27 years old to rent this cottage.

Linens are not included but owners offer a "No-Hassle" personal linen rental service (premium sheets & bath towel sets for each guest) for your convenience. Bath mat and kitchen towels are provided for your convenience at no charge. Please contact owner for more info.

This is a NON-SMOKING cottage.

Mid May through Mid-October - Cottage is available for weekly rentals from 4pm Saturday through 10 AM the following Saturday.

Other Months (April, May, October, November) Minimum 3 night stays, please contact us for specifics.

Things To Do:
If you want to explore all that the OBX has to offer, Serenity Seaside, located in Kitty Hawk, is just a short drive to Duck, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. You'll find many local restaurants, shops with that perfect souvenir, as well as, putt-putt golf and the always fun H2OBX Water Park. And what would summer be without ice cream....John's Drive-in is another OBX staple, just a short bike ride down the road from the cottage. Owned and operated by the same OBX family, it is in its 46th year, and has an awesome menu and free "puppy" cups if you bring Fido!

The beach, that wonderful merging of ocean and sand that seems so perfect will always be the draw, but there is another side to this strip of sand, another world of beauty and wonder waiting for the slightly adventurous. Don't forget to explore the four protected maritime forests located sound-side. Although they seem to be a world apart from the seashore, they are heavily forested but with easy trails, and they call out to be explored. A photographer's delight.

Take a short drive to Kill Devil Hills (about 5 miles from the cottage) and explore the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903 and taught the world to fly!

In Nags Head, about 10 miles from the cottage, you'll find the tallest living sand dune on the Atlantic coast and is a premier location for kites, sightseeing and sunsets, with a view arcing from the ocean to Roanoke Sound. A visitor center with museum and 360-foot boardwalk with exhibits explain the dune’s ecology and are a gradual entry to the massive dune field. Sandboarding is welcome with permit and hang-gliding is available through a vendor. Shoes and sun protection are recommended.

A binder in the cottage will provide additional information on things to do.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A great place to run and play on the sand!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dog Friendly - Maximum of 2 dogs considered.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Check-in: Late May through September: Saturday 4 pm to Saturday 10 am Other Months: Three-day minimum
No cooking/grilling on porch/decks or under house. Please do not move grill.
We love our dogs....but they are not allowed on furniture/beds unless using a pet blanket that you provide. And sorry, no cats...Thanks!

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is on the beach. Monument to a Century of Flight and Wright Brothers National Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sea Scape Golf Links - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kitty Hawk Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Duck Woods Country Club - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 15 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Black Pelican - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's Seafood Buffet - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SERENITY AWAITS...AWESOME Reviews-1960's Cozy Ocean-Front and Fido Friendly too! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at SERENITY AWAITS...AWESOME Reviews-1960's Cozy Ocean-Front and Fido Friendly too!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SERENITY AWAITS...AWESOME Reviews-1960's Cozy Ocean-Front and Fido Friendly too!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SERENITY AWAITS...AWESOME Reviews-1960's Cozy Ocean-Front and Fido Friendly too! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk holiday home is just steps away from Kitty Hawk Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Kitty Hawk Pier and Sea Scape Golf Links are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Always a wonderful stay at Serenity!

We love staying here so much we come back every year. You simply can't beat this little beach house and the owner is just wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

The owners thought of absolutely everything! We were very comfortable, met nice people on the beach

Owner very responsive and open to helping us enjoy our stay
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was just as advertised. Cute and comfortable. Kitchen well stocked with everything you need to cook your meals.The view was amazing. Marsha is a fantastic host.Would definitely recommend and I would love to come back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

charisse k.

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

Sister Beach Trip

Perfect location, right on the beach with easy access to shops and dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

Fantastic

My family could not have been more satisfied with our stay at Serenity. It is a throw back to a simpler time but has everything you could want in a beach house. No detail has been left out. Simply wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Family vacation

We brought our kids to their first beach vacation. It was a perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a terrific time at Serenity. The place is perfect and the proximity to the beach cannot be beat. The home has everything you need for a relaxing vacation. In addition, it’s a short drive to stores, restaurants, and anything else you could possibly need. Thank you Marsha for being an amazing host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jack E.

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

Wonderful place to enjoy the beach!

This cottage is really cute and has everything you'd want in a rental. The owner communicated clearly, providing excellent information to make our stay complication-free. We were close to everything and really enjoyed sitting on the back deck watching the waves!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Amazing!!

Everything about our stay was amazing! The house was absolutely perfect. So clean and the most wonderful view!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison N.

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

Great 2nd visit!

Loved the cottage and location the second time just as much as the first! Marsha is a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Right on the beach!

We had a great time. The house was just the right size for our family of three. Nice kitchen for cooking and we ate all our meals on the porch just feet from the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Love Serenity!

We love everything about Serenity! This is our second stay and was even better than the last. We took our dogs for the first time and they had a blast. Can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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

Beautiful seaside cottagr

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Serenity. Marsha was great to work with and you can tell her pride in ownership and care of her cottage. Many sweet touches and great communication. The view was amazing and the cottage very clean and comfortable. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

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

Our Third Visit

We are retired and have stayed in several different short term rentals over the past few years. This is the only one that we have revisited. We love the location, the cottage, and the personal attention that we get from Marsha. It’s a 10 in all categories for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Another wonderful stay at Serenity Awaits!

This was our second time staying at this property and we can't say enough how wonderful both the property and owner are. The house is in the perfect location, very clean and well maintained. The owner is incredibly sweet and just wonderful to work with. We are already booked for next year! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

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

Perfect location and so much more

Adorable, clean and well maintained cottage with an unbeatable location. Owners are very warm and welcoming and responsive to all needs. Easy access to restaurants, grocery stores and things to do. The cottage had everything we needed for a great week at the beach. Hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

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

Great Rental

The property provides direct beach access which is very convenient with young kids. Everything within the house came as advertised. The house was well cleaned upon our arrival. The host provided excellent friendly communication leading up to and throughout our stay. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou V.

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

Southern Hospitality at its finest

What did we love about this wonderful cottage ? Absolutely EVERYTHING !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

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

Our Second Stay at Serenity

We just completed another wonderful week at Serenity Cottage. This adorable, restored beach box is very clean, has a fabulous beach view (even on rainy days with the covered porch), and a great location in Kitty Hawk. Marsha and Dennis are superb hosts who deserve a 5 star+ rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

Is authentic beach cottage with all the modern amenities

This ocean front cottage is exactly what we were looking for. Lots of old time charm but with with modern must-haves. Location was fantastic and and the owners were super responsive and friendly. Will definitely come again.. Extra points for the cleanliness and care taken of the property
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

Fantastic location

The Serenity Cottage was more than what we expected. If you are looking for a beachfront location than the Serenity Cottage is for you. We have been renting houses for over 16 years and Dennis & Marsha were the best hosts. They thought of everything you need and very accommodating to allow are dog as well. We would definitely recommend this property and look forward to returning again.

10/10 Excellent

Vivian G., High Point, North Carolina

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

Complete Serenity

This little beach house is exactly what we have been looking for. It has everything, except the crowds. It is clean, cute and perfectly placed on the beach. Can’t wait to return next year. Thank you Marsha for sharing this special space.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Awesome

We stayed at this property for 2 weeks and cannot say enough great things. We were greeted with beach music playing and the house was most inviting! We have been staying in rental properties for 30+ years and this was the cleanest cottage we have ever stayed in. Especially with it being pet friendly. I would definitely recommend this property and will return ourselves!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie M., Berkley

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

Perfection

We couldn't have asked for a better vacation! This cottage is perfect - steps away from the ocean and still centrally located to great restaurants and adventures. The cottage was spotless and every need we didn't know we'd have was already met - the outdoor shower, gates on the porches for our dog, fully stocked kitchen tools, etc. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

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

Total relaxation

Loved this cottage! Had everything we needed and being right on the beach you cannot best this. Local restaurants had excellent food and excellent service. Everyone was so nice! Loved Awful Arthur’s and barefoot bernies. This cottage is a dream! Marsha was a awesome Hostess. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Marsha Griffith and Dennis Crawford

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Originally from the Midwest, we are now fortunate to call the OBX home. Our jobs took us all over the country but when retiring we knew we wanted to slow things down so we headed to the OBX. We had spent many wonderful family vacations here making memories and creating family traditions. We live in the OBX full time with our two English Shepherds. Our family loves the beach and making memories and we love sharing our cottage with those that want to spend an easy beach week where they can enjoy the waves and a little "Serenity".

Why they chose this property

Serenity Cottage evokes a time when life was slower and more relaxed. We purchased this cottage because it reminded us of our wonderful family vacation retreats in cozy quarters. Relax and take a breath, you will enjoy spending time on the beach looking for the perfect shell or building sand castles, reading, playing board games and reconnecting. We hope you'll enjoy the coziness and 60's vibe of this cottage while still having modern conveniences. Enjoy a private shower outside with the surf just over the dune line. Our cottage is family and dog-friendly (sorry, but no cats). Both front and back decks are gated for wandering toes and sandy paws. We hope you'll enjoy the slower pace of Serenity, gazing at the gorgeous ocean just outside your back door. You'll fall asleep listening to the surf and wake to a beautiful sunrise.

What makes this property unique

For your entire stay you will be right on the ocean, no big beach bags to pack or chairs to lug or hot cars to get into after a day at the beach. Just walk down your back steps and and you are on the beach. Wash off the sand in the outdoor private shower with dressing area while still listening to the surf over the dune line. You can see and hear the surf and beach birds from your covered porch. Watch the waves roll in and the tides come and go, you'll quickly get into the rhythm of the beach. Bring the family and relax! You will be ready to book your next vacation before you ever leave! Come, relax and enjoy. Because we live here, we can offer information from a local perspective and offer that "home-town touch" that most rental companies don't. We will be attentive but not intrusive to your unique needs. We also offer a private "no-hassle" linen service offering premium sheets and bath towel sets for each of your guests, one less thing you need to worry about. Have a question, just ask!

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