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Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach and Dog Friendly!

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Kitty Hawk Beach
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 West

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 East

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach and Dog Friendly!

Built in 1954 and added to the Kill Devil Hills inventory of historic homes in 2015, this cottage harkens to a more simple and enjoyable vacation experience. Steps from the beach, dining and Avalon Pier, but in a quiet location with a good deal of privacy!

Enjoy the salt air and ocean breeze without leaving the property! Rocking chairs and bar stools provide seating in the side porch/breezeway. The ground level deck in back has bench seats and throw pillows for your comfort. Although the yard is not fenced, there is plenty of space to walk your bestie and the neighborhood is a great place for longer walks! During the summer, leashed dogs are welcome on the beach before 9 am and after 6 pm.

While in the breezeway, take a look at the rustic stand created by a local artisan using the home's original solid wood front door and heart pine lumber harvested from the Roanoke Island property of the one and only Andy Griffith!

Everything you need to begin the best vacation is provided! Just drop your bags and take a stroll to the beach!

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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
Parents responsible for safety of their children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only. Must be crated when alone.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please wash, dry and put away all used dishes, utensils, etc.
Please see check out instructions on the refrigerator.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Absolutely no pets, wet towels, bathing suits, etc. on the furniture, beds, etc.
No locals, please. Guests are 100 percent responsible for the safety of their children and the actions of their pets. Clean-up after dogs always!
Home is on a septic system. Please review and respect signage indicating what can and cannot be flushed or washed down sink drains.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3805477vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Avalon Beach, a neighbourhood in Kill Devil Hills, this cottage is near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve and Nags Head Woods Preserve, while Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Paradise Fun Park, or check out an event or a game at Full Throttle Speedway. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hunting nearby.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Paradise Fun Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • Starbucks
  • ‪Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Slice Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach and Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach and Dog Friendly!?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach and Dog Friendly! on 4 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,050, 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 Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach and Dog Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach and Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach and Dog Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach and Dog Friendly! located?

Located in Avalon Beach, this family-friendly Kill Devil Hills cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Glazin' Go-Nuts, beach and Kitty Hawk Beach. Paradise Fun Park and Avalon Fishing Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

About the host

Hosted by Sandie Markland

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My husband and I retired and moved to our vacation home in Kill Devil Hills over 20 years ago and have never looked back. We met, married and raised our family in Northern Virginia. Pete is a retired Police Officer and I retired from Federal service on Capitol Hill. Pete loves to fish and engages in a variety of interests and hobbies. I am an obsessed gardener and collector of a wide variety of things --- primarily Talavera pottery and sea glass! I have built a successful business creating and marketing sea glass jewelry and my original hand-carved Stone Spirits. I have also come to love my little corner of the hospitality industry. I first started hosting visitors in our Kitty Hawk townhouse rental in 2018 and look forward to hosting guests in our new historic cottage.

Why they chose this property

Windswept Bungalow is located in a peaceful, quiet neighborhood --- a mix of seasonal guests, second homes and full time residents. It is located on one of the original streets built in Kill Devil Hills along with several other of the original flattops built here. You can hear and smell the ocean always! The cottage is within easy walking distance of the beach, Avalon Pier, Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar/Restaurant and Beach Shop. You can watch the July 4th fireworks from the front yard or stroll out to the beach for a spectacular view!

What makes this property unique

Built in 1954 and declared historic in 2015 by the Kill Devil Hills Historic Landmarks Commission, Windswept Bungalow is one of the few original flattop cottages remaining on the Outer Banks. Sadly, these homes are disappearing rapidly in favor of the larger homes currently in favor --- even many of those remaining have exchanged their leaky tar and gravel flat roofs with a less expensive and more easily maintained pitched roof.

This cottage was originally built as a reasonably priced summer home for individuals working in the Hampton Roads shipyards and was used for that purpose for several years. Eventually, new owners converted the property to a full time rental. The ravages of time and deferred maintenance took a toll on this property but a bit of elbow grease, the skill of local tradesmen and lots of love have restored this home and made it better than ever!

The Markland Cottage (Windswept Bungalow) remains true to its original design with two small bedrooms, a bathroom that boasts a shower but no tub and that unmistakable flat roof! The old, leaky tar and gravel roof has been replaced with a new membrane roof but one which remains faithful to that original style!

You will find it difficult to find another home here that is the subject of such love and devotion! It was my long time dream to own and restore one of these little homes --- Yes! Dreams do come true!!

You can take a look at the process by visiting the following Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550966455193

Enjoy!

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