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5 mins to Sound and Beach! Pet friendly & perfect for couples and small fam!

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Top level: 885 sq ft of living space & spacious deck. Bottom: storage & laundry
Keep cool: A place to hang out; shaded parking; hose down sandy gear
one of the many places to sit and relax!
Steps to the front entry.
Main entry. Code will be provided prior to arrival.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 482.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Glazin' Go-Nuts
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

King

1 King Bed

Twins

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Full

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5 mins to Sound and Beach! Pet friendly & perfect for couples and small fam!

Float On is the perfect cottage for your Outer Banks getaway! It is centrally located in Kill Devil Hills, providing easy access to neighboring towns and many OBX attractions.

This classic saltbox home rests in a quiet KDH neighborhood and features living space, a full kitchen, two bedrooms, one full bath, and laundry facilities. For your convenience, there is an enclosed outdoor shower to rinse off after the beach. Relax on the back deck or multi-level patio.

One bedroom is suited with a king bed and the other with two twin beds. Linens and bath towels are provided.

The fully equipped kitchen with countertop seating is ready for you to cook and enjoy meals. There's also a charcoal grill in the backyard.

When it’s time to wind down, hang in the living room where there is a 50-inch Smart TV and wifi. We've also stocked the house with board games and movies for those rainy days.

Your well-mannered pup is welcome here too! The backyard is fenced in; however, please keep your pet company while in the yard and pick up after them. While away from the home, we ask that you crate your dog. We do request a non-refundable pet fee.

Float On is not only located near many shops and restaurants, the beautiful Albemarle Sound is a short walk away where you will have water access, many an incredible sunset, and miles of paved multi-use trail. A public boat ramp is also nearby. The Atlantic Ocean is not far either. Third Street provides a crosswalk and a straight shot to the beach! Our guests enjoyed the bikes and beach carts provided.

Have kids or like tennis or pickle ball? The newest public park in KDH, featuring a splash pad, modern playground equipment, and tennis courts is a short bike ride away.

Whether you're ready to be active or to relax, set to shop or explore the Outerbanks’ rich history and nature, Float On is ready for you and your family and friends, to make memories!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children of all ages welcome with adults.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Add'l cleaning fee of $30; crate unattended dogs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Monument to a Century of Flight are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Paradise Fun Park. Glazin' Go-Nuts 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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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪1903 Bar And Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 mins to Sound and Beach! Pet friendly & perfect for couples and small fam! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at 5 mins to Sound and Beach! Pet friendly & perfect for couples and small fam!?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 mins to Sound and Beach! Pet friendly & perfect for couples and small fam! on 28 Apr 2026 start from AU$240, 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 5 mins to Sound and Beach! Pet friendly & perfect for couples and small fam!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 mins to Sound and Beach! Pet friendly & perfect for couples and small fam!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 mins to Sound and Beach! Pet friendly & perfect for couples and small fam!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 mins to Sound and Beach! Pet friendly & perfect for couples and small fam! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Outer Banks Beaches. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Avalon Fishing Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and recently renovated property.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Great location, very clean and host is excellent! Perfect for our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place . Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

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

Great place to stay!

Owners were great to work with, property was as described. Nice location, close to the beach! Perfect if you have a pet to take! Would recommend and would stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, clear communication from host, little extras such as the beach cart were a really nice touch. Excellent stay, would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was very relaxing. We had all the amenities we needed. Though the weather did not cooperate the time we were there, we were able to take the bikes provided and ride.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Beautiful place for a small family.

Beautiful house and property. Love the decor (especially the Legos).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Issac T.

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

Great Stay

Wonderful place in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
We are thrilled you chose us for your visit!
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10/10 Excellent

E R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great house, dog loved it, close to everything we like to do in obx.. My 10 old asked if we could stay at the same house next year before we even left. What else can i say 5 stars!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property and had a great stay here. The tall fenced in area in the backyard was great for the dog. The only thing that would one up the place would be a little more lighting in the backyard near the grill. But all in all it was a wonderful house!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect destination for a small family! A bonus of being able to accommodate a dog!! The host was incredible with communication and keeping me informed/suggesting places in the area. The house was very clean, had great beach supplies and was very comfortable. If you are looking for the benefit of the bay (sound) AND close to beach assess, great local spots and lots of fun, then this is the place for your next OBX vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little house is beautifully maintained and decorated. I loved the beach gear, the bikes, deck and neat little backyard. It was close to everything we wanted to see and do. The owner was easy to reach and very responsive. I highly recommend this home for couples or small families.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 4th year staying at Floaton.The house was immaculate. Unfortunately we didn’t have any pets joining us. I can speak of past experience with our senior dogs.The backyard is fenced. No escape is possible!The owners Josh & Vanessa treat us like family.They respond quickly to text messages.Always a new upgrade each year renting.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

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

Fall getaway

The house was impeccable! Lovely neighborhood. Enjoyed our lazy days and the proximity to restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R.

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

Great Stay

We had a great time. Central location and quiet neighborhood. No complaints. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
THANK YOU! We hope you enjoyed the rest of the summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Great Stay

This was our first time visiting the Outer Banks and we found this home a perfect central location for all we wanted to explore. We loved being so close to the multi-use trail and rode bikes every day. The house was clean, the bed was comfortable, and our kids loved the outdoor shower. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

An OBX gem!

Perfect place for my partner & my small pup for a week in OBX! The property was easy to find, comfortable, and just a short drive from beach access. We enjoyed the location/neighborhood & found plenty of excellent dining options nearby. The host was so friendly and helpful! I can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Ahh, thank you. We are blushing. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

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

Favorite rental

Love the property, friendly neighborhood & proximity to beach and restaurants. Safe for morning walks! Owner’s communication is also an important added bonus
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Great return stay

We are returning guests for our 2nd time and always enjoy our stay here. The neighborhood is quiet, friendly and a super short walk to the sound-side walking/biking path. We love the hammock, the neighborhood, and the open kitchen. Highly recommend this place for a sound-side stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick B.

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

First Timer’s

We really enjoyed our first trip to the OBX. The property was advertised. It was the perfect size for my wife, dog and me. The bed was super comfortable. The living spaces were well appointed and comfortable. I would return to this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

judy f.

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

Our Kill Devil Hills Getaway

We enjoyed our visit. The house was close to the beaches, restaurants and stores. Bikes and beach equipment was provided as well as anything you need in the kitchen. Our host was very easy to work with. Our only complaint was that there was only a sofa and no comfortable chair in the living area . The stools at the bar had no backs and were quite wobbly for an adult. There was no table with chairs for dining. Overall, we would recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2025
We are glad you chose us and enjoyed your stay. Sorry this was your experience with overall comfort. We have the round table in the corner and have moved the side chairs to gather around for dinner.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Perfect Home for a Week-Long Beach Trip

We loved staying in Josh’s home! It was sparkling clean and exactly as advertised. Its close proximity to the sound was perfect for long morning walks with our dog and beautiful views of OBX sunsets. We really enjoyed taking the beach cruisers for long rides. Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

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

Relaxing stay at Float On.

We had a wonderful stay at Float On. The process could not have been easier. The owners were such good people. They genuinely cared about the quality of our stay. The house was perfect for our family of four. The cleanliness of the house and property was absolutely amazing. I look forward to visiting again.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2021
We are so happy to have hosted you and your family. Come see us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Would not hesitate to stay again

We were here for as a family of 4 for beach trip. Our 4 year old, 18 month old and dog were with us. The house had everything we needed to be comfortable for a week and the location was perfect. We really appreciated the Gorilla cart for taking things to the beach. Communication with the owners and ease of check-in was great. The location was a 3 minute drive to beach access and 2 minutes from a grocery store and gas station, 30 min to Duck, 45 min to Corolla.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2022
Lauren, So glad the creature comforts of our home were noticed! We love the location - quiet, yet close to modern conveniences. Thanks for having us as your hosts! - Josh and Vanessa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine D.

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

Outer banks gem!

We enjoyed our stay so very much! The home is spotless! So many beautiful touches to give the home charm. The home was comfortable and welcoming. The king size bed was so comfortable to sleep on. We enjoyed the hammock on the deck to sit outside and listen to the birds. The neighborhood was quiet and friendly. Having a washer/dryer is always a plus! Josh and Vanessa were so easy to communicate with and made our stay lovely.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joshua Evans

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We are Virginia natives who have used The Outer Banks as a getaway for many years. When the opportunity came about to purchase our own island escape, we jumped at it. However, our family of four live, learn and work in Norfolk, VA; so we also wanted to open our home to others. We very much enjoy the idea of providing a space for people and families to have experiences and make their own memories.

- Josh and Vanessa Evans

Why they chose this property

Once your are in Kill Devil Hills you are here! One could continue on about proximity to shops, dining and entertainment, but let's look at it another way. KDH's central location is just minutes after leaving the mainland and the car ride is over. You are now in The Outer Banks of North Carolina - Vacation ready! The already mentioned shops and dining are in fact nearby, even better though, you are positioned to explore further south or north with ease.

Float On is at the beach without being, at the beach. Shake off the sand and immerse yourself into a quiet neighborhood. There is a yard for the dog or for the kids to play in. If kayaking or fishing are more your thing, you are just a few minutes walk from The Albemarle Sound. There is even a spacious public boat ramp a few minutes up Bay Drive. Get your feet wet, see the sun set. In this part of The Outer Banks it's more than just about the ocean.

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