Magical Bungalow OBX: Direct Beach Access, Fresh & Clean + EZ Beach Cart
Feel the sea breeze, listen to the ocean waves & relax at Magical Bungalow OBX.
We provide intelligently designed beach homes for the unique elements of vacation stays: • User Friendly Homes • Prime Locations: Steps to Beach • Sparkling Clean • Quick & Attentive Local Support • Thoughtful Touches
The Magical Bungalow OBX is an original OBX 'Beach Box' style home, that was re-imagined and renovated by Live Swell Custom Homes.
Our purpose is to create fresh & clean beach homes families dream about!
Over years of listening to guests we have created a familiar, clean & consistent vacation rental home experience. We are not perfect, but always looking to improve.
Guest Favorites @ the Magical Bungalow OBX:
•The location! –Peek-a-boo Dune Views, steps to sand •EZ Wheel Beach Cart •Front Decks & Covered Porch– morning coffee, Sunrises & evening sunsets! •Swaying in a hammock •Master Bath with oversized Rain Head •The Private Outdoor Shower •A well-supplied nautical style kitchen •Dog Friendly *See Guidelines Below •A family friendly home and safe neighborhood •Direct Beach Access: Home is located on a direct beach access with parking, at times it can get full. Most love the feel, some may not.
With us you can feel the essence of beach home ownership, vacation with ease and eliminate the gamble of poorly maintained rentals!
All of our fresh & clean custom vacation homes feature: •Quality Linens + Bath Towels •Upgrades & Renovations •Professional & Attentive Customer Support •Pre-Arrival Quality Assurance Check •Pet Friendly & Easy to Clean Surfaces
Please note: While renovated, this is an older original beach home, originally built in 1969. As a piece of OBX history, that's OK though as it all adds to the charm and soul of the Magical Bungalow.
We are passionate about coastal living and enjoy the opportunity to share our beach homes we love so much with our guests.
Reserve Now! To confirm your stay as availability does go quick :)
Housekeeping, Maintenance, Inspection & Cleaning Notes: We believe a very clean & functional home is of the utmost importance for our guests upon arrival. Between each guest stay our beach homes are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized & inspected.
All of our in-house housekeepers are trained in our proprietary ‘Sparkling Clean’ cleaning process and as of 2025 almost every beach house contains at least one floor-cleaning Robot on-site. Our staff also includes a full-time licensed Builder, so if an unlikely maintenance issue does occur, you can feel confident it will be fixed fast!
As further commitment to delivering an exceptional stay a ‘Quality Assurance Inspection’ occurs prior to arrival.
Pet Friendly Guidelines: We are pet friendly to responsible pet owners with dogs who are good travelers. Pet fee is $50 to bring one dog. If interested in bringing more than one dog, just ask! We have hosted more than one dog in the past so it may be possible.
Please note: • Pet fee does not include excessive pet hair removal, stain removal on fabrics or droppings pick-up
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Our expectations of guest conduct is simple: Please respect this home, respect our neighbors and follow the few rules listed here.
• Treat this place with care as if it were your own
• Abide by all laws
• Respect the neighbors
• Inform your entire party and any visitors of the ho
While we are light and do like to have fun - any disrespecting of property, neighbors or illegal activity of any kind will not be tolerated.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 4255493
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
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 Avalon Beach, a neighbourhood in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Paradise Fun Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Outer Banks Mall and Scarborough Lane Shoppes. Ready for a night out? Consider Jolly Roger Restaurant and Outer Banks Brewing Station. 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.
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
The Jolly Roger Restaurant - 2 min drive
Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - 15 min walk
Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - 3 min drive
Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - 2 min drive
Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Magical Bungalow OBX: Direct Beach Access, Fresh & Clean + EZ Beach Cart pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Magical Bungalow OBX: Direct Beach Access, Fresh & Clean + EZ Beach Cart?
As of 2 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magical Bungalow OBX: Direct Beach Access, Fresh & Clean + EZ Beach Cart on 19 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,240, 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 Magical Bungalow OBX: Direct Beach Access, Fresh & Clean + EZ Beach Cart?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Magical Bungalow OBX: Direct Beach Access, Fresh & Clean + EZ Beach Cart?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Magical Bungalow OBX: Direct Beach Access, Fresh & Clean + EZ Beach Cart?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Magical Bungalow OBX: Direct Beach Access, Fresh & Clean + EZ Beach Cart located?
Located in Avalon Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Kitty Hawk Beach and Kill Devil Hills Beach. Avalon Fishing Pier and Paradise Fun Park are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We know visitors value the proximity to the beach! While not 'oceanfront,' being close to the beach (prime locations) are the only locatoins we purchase & establish vacation homes! Thanks Dustin.
The Magical Bungalow worked out great for us. The house has everything you need and is in a great location. The property has a quaint beach vibe and is so convenient to the beach it almost feels like you’re staying right on the beach.
The bungalow was perfect for our family. The property was very clean and well maintained. Great location! Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2025
Thanks Rhonda! Glad the place was perfect for your family. Cleanliness is one of our most prioritized objectives, so we are happy you recognized the extra efforts. I, like you, find it hard to imagine how folks could enjoy the gamble of an 'icky' second home or carelessly managed 'vacation rental.' Our homes are designed and cleaned much differently that most!
Our family so enjoyed the Magical Bungalow. The upstairs renovations are just beautiful, and the house is so comfortable and conducive to wonderful hang out time, while also being in really close proximity to the beach and many fun restaurants. We had a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2025
So happy your family had a great visit! We design all our homes for the family beach vacation and renovate (as much as possible) to provide a fresh, clean look and feel. Thanks Mimi!
If you love location, cleanliness and tons of character, this is your spot. We will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2025
Thanks Brent! And Thanks for finding the Magical Bungalow (aka 'Sandy Island') on the TV show BeachFont Bargain Hunt Reno (and letting us know about it), lol! We are happy to have you back this year.
The house was great. The down stairs was perfect for our older kids to have a place to themselves. We had everything we needed to be comfortable. Location convenient to stores, food and beaches. We had a great vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2020
Thanks for the kind words Johnice and very happy your vacation was swell!
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie S.
4 July 2018
Great House in Ideal KDH Location
This bungalow was a great place for my family who was coming from DC, MD, and NC to get together for a long weekend. The space was clean and well-equipped for our beachgoing needs for a long weekend. We found the walk to the beach super easy (even with a little one in tow!) and appreciated the house's many amenities, like the outdoor shower, beach cart, and front porch rocking chairs. We'd definitely recommend this bungalow to friends and family looking for an OBX vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Stoked to hear you enjoyed all the amenities and had what you needed for a fantastic beach trip! See ya next time!
My fiancé, 14lb Border Terrier and I stayed for a week and it was the perfect vacation. The food recommendations were amazing (thank you!) and we adored the coffee shop. We went every morning. The house is beautiful, clean and very cozy. My favorite part of the day was chilling on the hammock. We rented this adorable place the end of April and look forward doing it again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2025
We love dogs too! We simply could not imagine a traveler to visit without their whole family. Most owners, unfortunately, have not yet cracked the code on how to keep a place 'super clean' while permitting 4-legged friends to visit too! Keep an eye out as we will be introducing our 'beach bistro' for cook-while-you-visit ideas using locally sourced ingredients. Thanks for all your kind words and look forward to your next visit.
The super short walk to the beach is what made this property ideal. Room for a family of 4 to spread out enough that we didn’t get on each others’ nerves. Hammock was a huge plus. Nice to have a boogie board to us, didn’t need the bikes. Ice maker in the fridge with frosted mugs, a nice touch!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2025
Thanks Brandi. The direct beach access was the main reason we purchased this place, we know its important to be a short walk to the beach for most beach-going visitors. Hope to see you again!
Archival
8/10 Good
john h.
2 Nov 2016
Perfect spot to enjoy OBX
This place worked perfect for me and my friends. The house had everything we needed and was in a very convenient location. We could see the beach from the front porch and the walk was less than a half block. The pier and Awful Arthurs were also within walking distance. We will definitely see if this place is available the next time we return. The owners communicated very well with us
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2025
Glad your group found value in staying with us near the beach! The dune has grown taller a bit and our little 'beach view' is getting smaller, but the easy walk to the pier is the same. Maybe we will look at raising the house in the future to get a full ocean view. Thanks John!
Outstanding!!!
This was such a wonderful place, that I fell in love with!!
The best part was waking up and walking down to see the sunrise on the beach!
Thank you Mike!
We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2025
Thank Sue! You have returned already and even completed some impressive long distance runs in the OBX using the Magical Bungalow as your base. We love having you back!
The house was very clean and well-maintained. The owners were easily accessible and contacted us to make sure everything was going well. The beach was an even shorter distance to walk than we, originally, thought. Great surprise! It was very relaxing place to hang out and be connected to the area/beach at the same time. Wonderful place to vacation at!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2025
We are always delighted when a guest notices our extra efforts to provide a very clean, functional and user friendly vacation home steps to the beach. Thanks Brain
Verified review
8/10 Good
jason g.
13 July 2018
Wonderful, relaxing, clean place to stay
My family and i loved staying here! a short walk to the beach, lots of restaurant options, clean, everything was in order and the owners and manager were pleasant to deal with. While sipping a cocktail on the upper patio, the manager drove up and greeted me warmly. She asked if everything was OK and if i needed anything. All was great, I told her. Great personal touch. It was a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
So happy you had a great stay! Enjoying the upper deck area is one of our favorite spots too!
The Magic Bungalow was perfect for our family of six. Well decorated, very clean and beach vibes abound. Centrally located, so close to beach, we felt safe letting our kids walk to beach.
Owners provided beach cart, boogie boards, surfboard, beach toys and even extra beach chairs. This was a huge time, space and money saver as we didn't have to buy all the gear!
Communication was excellent and Michael even helped set up private surfing lessons with a local surf coach. since Michael was already booked (he does lessons too :-)).
Highly recommended for any family who wants an amazing location and all they need for a memorable OBX stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for kind words! Stoked you enjoyed the location and beach vibes! Happy the surf lesson could work out! We are always happy to help our guests create their vacation :)
The home was inviting & very comfortable. My arrival was delayed and i notified my host it would be after midnight. I was very pleasantly surprised to find they had turned all the lights on for me. It was an incredible trip. I set my alarm every morning and walked up to the beach and witnessed some of the most beautiful sunrises I have EVER been fortunate to see
And seashells.... GALORE on this part of the beach. I highly recommend and I will hopefully be back again next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2025
Thanks Kimberly for the kind review. As a locally owned & managed we make extra efforts to make sure our places are ready for all guests, even later arrivals. The ability to walk to the beach quickly allows for some epic moments, like the sunrises and seashells! Looking forward to your return.
Verified review
8/10 Good
Deidre G.
7 Sept 2018
Awesome Vacation Spot for My Family
My family and I had an enjoyable time at the Magical Bungalow which is located walking distance to the beach (1 block). We comfortably had three families (6 adults, 2 kids and a baby) sharing the beach house and we were never "on top" of each other even though the description says it is 1,200 sq ft. The upgrades were wonderful on the top floor, so much so that we can't wait until you complete the upgrades to the bottom floor. The amenities provided was plenty for us. We LOVED the hammocks which was my husband's favorite pastime during this vacation, since the bed wasn't as comfortable as he would've liked. Thank you so much for the hospitality and for being available when we had questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Was great to host you. Thank you for the kind words and helpful feedback! Happy you enjoyed the amenities and hammocks!
About the host
Hosted by Maria Feurer
We are an active and curious couple that loves to travel, live life by the beach, meet interesting people, learn and ohh yea, surf whenever possible. We believe there is something magical about spending time in coastal regions and we hope you do to!
With a passion for coastal living and some experience in renovations Maria and I decided a few years ago to restore and renovate a bungalow to its original charm. We knew we would spend time there with our family and friends, because we love the area and chic bungalows, but did not realize how much our guests would like it or the impact it could have for them.
We have had so much fun and become very passionate about creating memorable guest stays, unique experiences and making more of an impact. Since our first bungalow we have grown to cover both coasts and add more places to stay. The “original” Live Swell Beach Bungalow, The Chill Beach and Surf Bungalow, is still available for rent in the OBX today.
Our favorite time of year in the OBX is the fall + late spring when the weather is beautiful, the fishing is great, crowds are down and the surfs up.
As hosts: We am super easy going, we respect our guest privacy but may stop in to say hello
As guests: Super laid back and low maintenance
Favorite Destinations: California, Baja Mexico, Guancaste Costa Rica, Spain, Peru, Long Island NY, Outer Banks NC, San Diego.
Things we could not live without: 1. Good friends and family relationships 2. A beach house, grill, fireplace and surfboards
Why they chose this property
Home is the sun, sand & surf! Live Swell is a boutique brand of coastal vacation homes where guests refresh from reality.
From an early age the founders of Live Swell, Mike and Maria developed a love for the beach and waves. As kids they were fortunate to live near the coast and take family beach vacations where they would spend hours building sand castles, hunt for seashells, fish, body surf and catch waves on their boogie boards.
Years later, after learning to surf, serving as and Ocean Lifeguard and suffering from years of wanderlust, Mike + Maria have been fortunate to live in and visit some of the most special coastal communities on the planet. Combine this passion with an interest in coastal real estate and the seed for Live Swell was sown.
Each of our beach bungalows is handpicked, restored and renovated to its old charm with a modern feel. We take pride in transforming each property to a place where guests can feel what is like to have a beach home away from home.
We purchased this property because it is located in one of the the best surf destinations, raddest and most interesting surf towns on the east coast of the US, Kill Devil Hills. Like most people, having a beach house is a dream come true. This home also has a lot of potential, we plan to raise it in the future so it has a better view of the ocean and more space for our guests.
We have always felt the best places to live, visit or "staycation" are those locations that offer a mix of consistent waves, chic accommodation, welcoming + insightful locals, exciting beach culture, great eating options and heaps of fun activity.
What makes this property unique
Commitment to our guests to do the right thing, chic upgraded bungalow, laid-back surf lifestyle feel +them, local beach feel, some of the best surf breaks down the road 1st Street, Avalon Pier and right out front! Oh yea and the awesome breeze on the front porch.
Languages:
Spanish
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