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BACON in the SUN ~OBX~ 5Bd/3Ba - 2024 Off Season Rates lowered!!! Walk to Beach

Family-friendly holiday home in Kill Devil Hills with a water park

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Bacon in the Sun -It's bigger than it looks on the inside, comfortably sleeps 12
Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
  • Place, Wright Brothers National Memorial
  • Place, Nags Head Woods Preserve
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

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

About this property

BACON in the SUN ~OBX~ 5Bd/3Ba - 2024 Off Season Rates lowered!!! Walk to Beach

Wonderful beach cottage between the highways in Kill Devil Hills NC. This cottage offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, large living room, newly renovated kitchen, and dinning area that seats 16. Rec room with pool table and ping pong and flat screen TV. Kids Den with TV - perfect for gaming. Fenced in back yard and outdoor shower.

Walking distance to beach and Avalon Fishing Pier (High Tide Bar) about 2 blocks or 300 yards. Awful Arthur's Restaurant, convenience store and shopping center all within walking distance. Groceries (Food Lion and Publix),Theater, Lowes & Belk's and shopping all within 1/2 mile. 5-10 minutes to Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Wright Brothers Memorial. A great day trip would be to drive down the beach and really see the best that the outer banks has to offer. Short drive through the Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, and Hatteras areas takes you to the ferry and a 30 minute trip over to Ocracoke. This would really be an incredible day trip adventure.

Watch the sunrise with your morning coffee. Convenient to golf, shopping, great dining and sight-seeing. The refreshing Atlantic Ocean is just steps away.

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Keywords: OBX Between Highways East Side of Bypass Mp6. Walking Distance to Avalon Pier

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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: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pet fee of $150
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please collect all white towels (bath, hand and wash cloths) and put them in the washer while you pack up. Kindly transition them to the dryer on the most time possible and start before you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Cancellation fee of $100 will be imposed on ALL renter initiated cancellations.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Avalon Beach, a neighbourhood in Kill Devil Hills. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Monument to a Century of Flight are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Paradise Fun Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Children at Play Museum and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop. 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

  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Destination Fun - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 9 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BACON in the SUN ~OBX~ 5Bd/3Ba - 2024 Off Season Rates lowered!!! Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BACON in the SUN ~OBX~ 5Bd/3Ba - 2024 Off Season Rates lowered!!! Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BACON in the SUN ~OBX~ 5Bd/3Ba - 2024 Off Season Rates lowered!!! Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BACON in the SUN ~OBX~ 5Bd/3Ba - 2024 Off Season Rates lowered!!! Walk to Beach located?

This family-friendly Kill Devil Hills holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Glazin' Go-Nuts and Outer Banks Beaches. Paradise Fun Park and Kitty Hawk Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in. House was ready to go. Minor bump in the road with the master bath but the property manager was quick to remedy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is fantastic. Husband and I are in our fifties and not in tiptop shape. Walk to the beach is easy. House was big enough for 10 of us and great set up. Nice fenced yard for dogs. Perfect for us…will come again!! Now if only the jellyfish stay away…..lol
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

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

Perfect Labor Day getaway

This was a wonderful stay . Location was great, very short walk to the beach and to Avalon pier ( great food and entertainment there btw). Home was clean and spacious . Well equipped kitchen if you want to cook ( We chose to enjoy local foods).Owners/host were very gracious and responded quickly . I will definitely stay here again !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Great Place

We were very pleased with the property, it was very clean, and was stocked with everything we needed. The location was great, and close to the beach and pier! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

Great Stay at Bacon in The Sun

If you are looking to stay in Kill Devil Hills, NC, I highly recommend Bacon in the Sun. The whole experience from start to finish was fantastic. The Darden’s have absolutely thought of everything for a great vacation. The house is a short 5 min walk to the beach and the Avalon Pier which has music every night. The house was clean and felt like home. The fenced in backyard was perfect for our dog who was able to run and play without worrying about being on a leash. There are lots of great restaurants close by also. You won’t be disappointed with staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mickey N.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lack of Communication

Older updated cottage. Needs some more updating in places.Dual coffee maker leaks on counter and in need of replacement. Hot water supply spotty. Leak under kitchen sink. Horrendous Wi-Fi as you can connect but no internet connection????? Contacted host via VRBO on Friday evening as of Monday when we checked out never any answer from host? I owned short term rental property in OBX and used a management company with much better experience. Is this reflection on VRBO or specific owner???? Unsure if using private rental in the future or stick with properties under property management services so guest communication and amenities are monitored in a timely manner.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye M.

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

Wonderful birthday week!

I have to say this was one of the cleanest homes we have rented in the Outer Banks in many years. It has a great layout for family, with a game room and plenty of room for everyone to spread out. They provided all the amenities that you could possibly need for a great week. Thanks to the owners for a very enjoyable birthday vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

KDH week

Great set up for 3 families. Kids got to have game room in basement and set up their own living space. Short walk to Avalon Pier
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh W.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway!

Our group thoroughly enjoyed this house! We spent the morning and evenings cooking in the beautiful kitchen, riding bikes, or relaxing on the deck! I will say, this is pet friendly and we LOVED the fenced in yard, but do your research as the beach is not pet friendly. That was my own fault. Thankfully we had rented a golf cart (not exactly necessary, it’s not a bad walk but our group had a lot of stuff) and we drove down to Kitty Hawk on the golf cart or truck. The highway isn’t loud at all and I was worried about that, since I’m not used to any night time noise. I will say it’s hard to get out if you are turning left on the main highway, but not a dealbreaker for us. Overall we really enjoyed it. I quickly booked this for our group really without any opinions because it was such a rare gem and I got so many compliments on finding such a great property! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Bruce G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location BUT could use some care, a lot of repairs, as well as an end of season deep cleaning

LOCATION: Two blocks from the beach, walking distance to Avalon pier, a few restaurants near by mostly a short drive. Close to grocery stores and coffee shops. 5 minute drive to most any food type. CONSTRUCTION Currently on a brand new house directly behind it. BUGS Did see cockroaches on the front porch 2 of the 4 nights we were there nobody wanted to hang out on the deck with them. HOUSE: Kitchen is great, recently renovated needs a deep clean and a couple cabinet doors don't close right but nice. Blood under the glass in the fridge from previous renters. Leftover cigars in the dining area. Upstairs bedrooms are carpeted, the carpet is matted and should be replaced. Furniture in both bedrooms are broken. Comforters are in need of replacement some are stained and don't smell great. We didn't use any of them at all. Downstairs bedrooms didn't get used, a couple hours after being in the house none of my girls wouls stay in the basment. None of the adults wanted to stay down there either. We doubled up upstairs. Dozens of cracked and broken tiles with loose pieces Downstairs, I would suggest watching your step or wearing shoes at all times. BATHROOMS Upstairs bathroom in the living are recently renovated and looks great, tub vent had fallen off into the tub but easily pushed back into place. Upstairs jack and jill bath tub needs help. No seal around the tub and mold creeping up around all sides. Definitely wouldn't take a bath in that one. Downstairs bath was decent, shower stall clean and sink was fine, toilet looked newish. ADDITIONAL GEAR Bikes, chairs, wave boards, small beach tent, sand toys and little cart available. Only used chairs and tent but all looked relatively serviceable. Pool table was useless due to none of the pool cues having tips. Ping pong table top was there but heavy and not worth the trouble as there was only one paddle and a broken ball. TVs We were only able to get the tv working in the living toom none of the others turned on or worked with the remotes available. Some were labeled but didn't work may have been battery issues but no telling as they were all mixed up. COMMUNICATION Owner did respond quickly to issues. Not with a solution but that there normal cleaning lady moved and they are working with a service. So we cleaned the place as best we could. Overall would have been better at a lower price point or if the wear and tear was taken care of regularly. It is an older place and it shows.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was much bigger than anticipated. Very clean. We had a blast and would highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall we had a nice stay. There are some things in the Vrbo listing that are incorrect and should be updated: WiFi info, the availability of towels/sheets, the check out time is different on the info sheet at the house vs the Vrbo listing. The AC stopped working, but the owner had someone out to fix it the next day so no big. Location is fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian F.

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

Family Vacation 2025

We really enjoyed our stay at Bacon in the Sun. The location is great, so close to many stores and restaurants and a fairly short walk to the pier and beach. The side street was great for biking with the bikes provided in the shed. The layout of the house was nice for our family with the back bedrooms where little kids were sleeping away from the living room and the downstairs giving space for the older kids to hang out. The outside shower was also great. This is an older beach house that has been made very cozy and inviting. We loved the convenience of the pier being so close. We saw dolphins swimming at the beach 3 separate days and saw someone catch a stingray from the pier and successfully release.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Obx vacation

House was nice and clean. Just a short walk to Avalon pier and beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

Great family house.

Stayed over Thanksgiving and kitchen had everything we needed for a proper meal! Property just as description says! Clean and very easy to communicate with owners. Family of 9 had lots of room to play pool and ping pong, walked to fishing pier and tie dye shop. Would definitely stay again. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Scott W.

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

OBX

Nice place, great location, good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany H.

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

family beach vacay

We enjoyed our stay at BACON in the SUN! Location was great, easy walk to Avalon pier and the beach, and easy drive to grocery stores and restaurants. The house was as advertised, and everything was clean and in good working order. Young adult kids really enjoyed the game room. Older adults appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, and easy parking for 2 or 3 cars. The AC system worked very well, keeping the entire house cool even on hot days. The outdoor shower was clean, and even has hot water. Check-in and out was clearly explained and straightforward. Traffic noise was significant when on the deck, but not an issue inside. The property is only one house away from the busy highway running down the center of the island. Overall, would happily recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

OBX Avalon Pier

Convenient large house 2 blocks from Avalon Pier. Great location and the game room basement is a plus for the kids
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

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

A Week Bacon In The Sun

Overall the cottage is comfortable, reasonably close to the beach as well as other restaurants and places we like to visit. There were a few items of safety concern, mostly because of the 1-6 year olds that were with us, that I submitted to the owner and property manager who took care of them immediately. We love the area and would be happy to return to this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful Stay

Clean house
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Matt B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

BACON in the SUN was a Disappointing Experience

We arrived prior to check in time and checked the lockbox as indicated for the keys to the home. There were no keys in either box. When contacted, the owner responded informing us the cleaning company did not leave the keys as they should have and said the keys would be arriving from the cleaning company. We had to wait an additional 50 minutes past the 4:00 pm check in time for the keys to be brought to the home Some of the amenities were not functioning as advertised. For example, during the stay the air conditioning went out and did not work. A message was sent to the owner on Monday. We did not hear from the owner regarding the issue until Wednesday evening. When we heard from the owner, we were told the messages were being sent to their child’s cell phone, which was the reason for the delay in the response, but when responding about the key issue, the message was responded to in a timely manner. Additionally, the dishwasher was not working. When notified, the owner indicated that it could be due to the GFCI outlet. This did help, but again another issue in the home that required the owner to be contacted Communication with the property owner/manager was not responsive. The numbers provided on VRBO app and website were not accurate. The messages were being sent to the child’s cell phone With the a/c being out, we opted to sleep in the lower level since it was cooler. While preparing the pull-out couch we found mouse droppings in the mattress. Not a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ava R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall Great Stay

The beach is a very short walk, there’s no need to drive and pay for parking. The pool table was re-felted as well, and was a very great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

andres v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Details to improve

1.-The photos only show how beautiful the house is. 2.- The shared bathroom for 2 rooms needs to be improved. 3.- There is a musty smell in the basement. 4.- The kitchen oven was not clean and we had to clean it to be able to use it. 5.-I think you (VRBO) should have staff that check properties regularly and not just go by the photos that clients post.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammie D.

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

Relaxing week near Avalon Pier

We were very pleased with this home. The owners thoughtfully stocked the house with everything you would need to relax and enjoy the beach. Such a great convenience to the beach and Avalon Pier. We look forward to staying at this house again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Thomas Darden

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We are the Darden's.... Thomas, Beth, Chip, Lilly, Chase and Banks. We are the owners of this great beach cottage in KDH! We live in Smithfield, Va and love vacationing on the Outer Banks!

Why they chose this property

This is a great, affordable vacation home that can accommodate multiple families. This cottage offers great location and amenities. Well behaved pets are allowed, a pet deposit of $150 will be required.

What makes this property unique

Good public beach access. Walking distance to everything including Avalon Fishing Pier, the beach, and Awful Arthur's. Pool Table and ping pong table are great for adults or kids.

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