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HipNautical Oceanfront

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HipNautical view from the private deck!
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3631 North Virginia Dare Trail

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Paradise Fun Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

HipNautical Oceanfront

RENOVATION COMPLETE!! RIGHT ON THE BEACH! Unobstructed views for miles. Walk out the back door, off the deck then immediately you are on the sand! Stunning ocean view from the cozy indoor sitting area. Very private with no neighbors to the south and blocked view of the north houses yet walking distance to popular hot spot eateries. Large 50-inch TV in family room and TVs in all three bedrooms. Rokus with active Hulu and Netflix on all four! Two queen bedrooms and the third with two Duo bunks. Two baths, one with tub/shower combination, the other full-size walk-in shower with seat and pull-down sprayer. Linens included at no additional cost. Kitchen well equipped. All new cabinets, granite and appliances. New large capacity washer and dryer. Non-Smoking home. Unfortunately, since two incidents a month after renovation, we are NO LONGER a pet vacation rental.

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About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf, or check out an event or a game at Full Throttle Speedway. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Children at Play Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Paradise Fun Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Holy Redeemer Catholic Church - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - ‬14 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great long weekend at Hip Nautical! Perfect location, dog friendly and beautiful property. The hosts are always available and do everything possible to make it a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2026
Diane, Thank you for your kind review. However, not to be confusing to future guests, we are NO LONGER pet friendly. You booked your reservation before we made the hard decision to not allow pets, so we honored it. Several intendents occurred right after our renovation which caused us to make the decision. Thank you so much for your patronage, Vickie
Verified

8/10 Good

Shawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time!! Thank you for sharing your lovely beach cottage. We especially loved hearing the ocean waves every day and night. The cottage is right on the beach with a beautiful view of the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2026
Shawn, Thanks so much! I'm happy that you enjoyed our little beach cottage! We are happy you enjoyed the ocean views and sounds! Don and Vickie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views, friendly hosts, and incredible location. Kitchen is well equipped and property is as described in the listing. A place to definitely add to the "visit again" list.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2025
Renee, Thanks so much! I'm happy that you enjoyed our little beach cottage! We like to treat our guests as family and would welcome you back anytime! Don and Vickie
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Easy-to-find property in a great location- just off the main road. Check in and out process was super easy. Multiple beds but the one we used was very comfortable. Host was very very communicative and very helpful. Property was clean. Could use a little updating but honestly not even close to a big deal. Perfect view of the sunrise and so amazing being right on the beach. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2025
Megan, We are so happy you enjoyed our little beach cottage. It does have a HipNautical sunrise, as well as throughout the day! And, at the end of the day, I'm happy you found the beds to be comfortable. Nothing like a good night's sleep! We worked hard on the renovations of early 2025 but ran out of time to complete it. At least we got the kitchen and both bathrooms gutted and finished as well as all new level floors!!! We are so blessed to have year-round guests! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Amazing location

Wonderful hosts ! Amazing location !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Susan, Thanks so much for your kind words! We try to treat our guests like family, and yes, we are blessed with an amazing location!! Vickie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Just as advertised

Family loved our stay. Property is in a great location and clean. We brought our 2 dogs and the house was accommodating for them as well with covers on the sofas, food bowls, and gates on the deck that we appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

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

Location is everything

Right on the beach with unmatched views of the ocean! We loved it here, especially on the back deck. It is a great place to see dolphins (and sting rays!).The recently upgraded appliances and kitchen cabinets were very nice. We really enjoyed it here and hope to return for future vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2025
Leigh, We are so happy that you enjoyed your vacation at HipNautical! We are blessed to have such an amazing view! Thanks for the comments on the renovations. It is finally finished!! Don and Vickie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was just as portrayed and Vickie was great about keeping me updated on check-in. Unfortunately, we travelled in during a bad storm and only stayed 1 night. We were unable to enjoy the outdoor areas but as a frequent beach vacationer, I could tell that they would have been amazing had the weather been more amenable. Vickie was very understanding of the situation and was a great host. I would highly recommend a stay at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2025
Kelly thanks so much for the review. Please try us again and hopefully it won’t be during a N’Easter! What a mess!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Great Location!

Awesome location and house for a OBX getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2023
We are so happy you found our beach house to be in a great, central location! It is a wonderful getaway!! Vickie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darriel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome ocean views from huge back deck right next to the dunes. Easy beach access from the house and new renovations….brand new kitchen, 2 new bathrooms and 1 new big picture window to watch the ocean from the inside when raining. Screened in side porch a plus also. Have been going here for 4 years now. So nice to see improvements every time! Thank you Don and Vickie for sharing your wonderful beach house. Hope to see it again next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
Darriel, Thanks so much for the kind review! We try very hard to make the house comfortable for our guests. Thanks for your continued patronage. You are welcome back anytime. Don and Vickie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Wonderul place by the beach

Would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Thanks David! And we would be happy to host you again! Vickie
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy O.

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

Magnificent location

We loved being at HipNautical, if only for a few days. Place was very clean & comfortable. Lots of hot water & good water pressure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2024
Thanks so much for the nice review! We try and make things comfortable for our guests and try and have the house stocked with essentials. Vickie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim p.

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

Best view ever!

We really enjoyed our stay and can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your HipNautical get-a-way! It is always exciting to have returning guests! Don and Vickie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don & Vickie’s home was peaceful, clean, and had everything we needed for a relaxing beach vacation. The walk to the beach was easy, and the dune wasn’t too steep—great for families. We enjoyed nearby attractions like the aquarium and had some amazing meals at local restaurants. The deck is awesome and the view is amazing! The host was friendly and quick to respond if we had questions, which made the experience even better. It was the perfect mix of fun and relaxation. We’d definitely stay here again - especially if we decide to travel with our pups later!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic stay! Lovely home with everything you need to make your vacation perfect. Very clean and views that simply can't be beat. Loved the huge deck and the gate to keep our sweet pup, Bonnie, safe. We fell asleep every night to the sounds of waves and woke up to them. Lots of delicious restaurants close by!! We will definitely book this lovely home again. 10/10 Thanks for the great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

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

Always an amazing stay at Hip Nautical!

This was our third stay at Hip Nautical. Perfect location, the owners are very thoughtful and do a lot of extras to make your stay wonderful. Our pups loved it too! Dog friendly, spacious and absolutely stunning views! They have a great deck on the oceanfront. We love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2025
Thanks, Diane, for the encouraging review. We are so happy that you have returned for your third stay! Please be sure to come back.... surprises in the making as we "speak"!!! Vickie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at HipNautical and the place is even better than it was on our first visit in 2023. The house is right on the beach and offers beautiful views, especially in the morning when the sun comes up. Everything was tidy and in good order when we arrived. The kitchen and baths were updated since our last stay and very nice! We didn't cook, but the kitchen had everything you'd need for making a meal. Bedrooms are cozy, living and dining area perfect for a big group w/kids (or just 2 adults who like to spread out!). Vickie was available by text if we had a questions, always friendly and quick to reply.We stayed in the week leading up to Christmas and all of the local restaurants, grocery stores, etc. were open all week. Terrific time to visit with all of the fantastic Christmas decorations and festive drinks on offer everywhere we ate. Some of more touristy summer attractions were closed (ex. mini golf) but the Wright Bros natl park was open.The beach was pretty quiet except for the occasional brave winter surfer and the shell collecting was great! We're already planning our next winter getaway and look forward forward to staying at HipNautical again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2026
Cheryl, We are so happy you enjoyed your vacation at HipNautical! It was nice you were able to see the before and after on our beach cottage renovation! Quite a difference! We've never been during Christmas, so it is nice to know that many of the attractions were open. Don and Vickie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous Location!

This home offers the most magnificent view and proximity to the ocean of any house that we stayed at while at the ocean. You could just sit on the deck and feel like you were at the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed the ocean breeze!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sal v.

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

NYE

Great place to stay, awesome location!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2021
Sal, Thanks so much! We are happy that you enjoyed our HipNautical beach house and that the location suited your needs. We are indeed blessed to be near most of the hot spots in OBX! Vickie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Awesome location

The property was in a great location. Vickie was excellent to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2022
Susan, We are so happy you found the location of HipNautical to be awesome! We do feel very blessed to be so close to everything yet feel so private! I try to answer questions quickly to ensure the vacation of our guests is stress-free! Don and Vickie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great ocean views

The house was exactly as described and all of the extras that were provided really make it an easy transition into vacation. Thanks for a great stay, we look forward to booking again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2023
Thank you for your kind words. Don and I strive to make sure our guests are well equipped with amenities, so it feels like home away from home! We look forward to hosting you again. Vickie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jana b.

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

Anniversary

Perfect cottage right on the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2024
I’m so glad you enjoyed your visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Wonderful location

We really enjoyed the location of HipNautical! Vickie was great in communication too!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2024
Jenny, I am so glad you enjoyed your vacation at HipNautical! I try to answer questions quickly, after all, our guests are on vacation and need to be stress free😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jack E.

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

Fall half-marathon visit

We came down for a running event. Good location, close to start and finish. Loved the big window to watch the waves and sky!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2024
We are so glad you loved the new window! You are the first ones to see it! I can’t wait for our guests to see the plans for next year! We are truly blessed to be in a great location, but more so to have such wonderful guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Love HipNautical

This was our 3rd stay at HipNautical. We absolutely love the location and view of the beach and ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2024
We are so happy that you have chosen to return! It is truly a wonderful location with HipNautical views!
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