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Accommodating 6 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It offers beach views and a patio, yard, and deck for outdoor enjoyment. Families can enjoy nearby attractions like the beach and OBX Laser Tag, while adventure seekers can explore swimming and waterskiing opportunities. The property is pet-friendly and located near outlets.
Highlights
Bring your furry friends
Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Nags Head Beach
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Dog-friendly
Barbecue
Onsite parking available
Air-conditioning
Dryer
Patio
Explore the area
Kill Devil Hills, NC
Nags Head Beach
Place, Nags Head Beach
3 min walk
Kill Devil Hills Beach
Place, Kill Devil Hills Beach
3 min walk
OBX Laser Tag
Place, OBX Laser Tag
15 min walk
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
24 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
King Room`
1 King Bed
Queen
1 Queen Bed
Twins
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard!
I'm going to talk you out of renting this house before I give you reasons to do so - Please Read negative reviews first, this is a unique 1963 cottage and location, and it's not suitable for everyone. If you have a tendency to need perfection, not read entry instructions, or want a quiet location, this is not a good fit.
It is a PET FRIENDLY HOUSE!!! No fees, no limits on number, size or weights going forward. We have combined pet and cleaning fees - if you don't bring a dog, please realize we can't get every hair from under every bed between guests every time.
The SeaWitch is 62 years old this year, and there is a chance, despite monthly treatment by Professional One Pest Control, bait and sprays, that a roach might find it's way in again - we had one incident with a phobia last year I do NOT want to repeat. I don't want to ruin anyone's vacation, so please do not book if you or a family member has an issue with this possibility.
Dee takes a great deal of pride in keeping the house clean, but if food is left out, ants are also a possibility. Before knocking a star off - please let Dee know of ANY issues. She wants you to be happy.
All future guest contact is being handled by Delores Woodard (Dee) my housekeeper. Her number will be at the top of the entry information which you will receive after the rental agreement is returned.
Short Description: 1960s cottage restored and improved in 2015 with new HVAC, new TVs, new Stainless Steel Appliances including induction range, quiet dishwasher; new beds & flooring, very dog friendly (we do accept multiple dogs) with 4' high welded wire COMPLETELY fenced yard, right on beach road, close to everything, 75 yards to beach access, NOT a quiet location due to beach road traffic! Sun-Sun changeover during summer season, check in any day with 2 or 3 day minimum during the offseason.
Full Description (please read before asking questions!):
*THERE WILL BE NO OCCUPANT ON GROUND FLOOR, JUST STORAGE*
The SeaWitch is meant for those looking for a classic, slightly worn cottage with modern conveniences - central A/C, stainless appliances, Dish Network DVR system with 65" TV, and reliable DSL WiFi. There are 3 bedrooms, the "Yellow" room with a soft foam king bed, the "Blue" room queen firm foam "Tempur-pedic" bed, and the "Green" room has 2 foam mattress twins. The bathroom has a tiled shower / tub, cabinet style vanity, and lots of hooks to make sharing easy. There is also a nice large outside shower, completely rebuilt and repainted with new controls and showerhead.
The house is very dog friendly - large yard completely contained with 4' welded wire fence (generally dog proof so far, but I'm sure a determined dog could dig out) with attached to wood fencing; we have fencing around the kitchen stairs so dogs can be let into the yard without having to go outside.
The beach access is located on the Kill Devil Hills / Nags Head town line, which means the rules are different if you go left or right at access - Nags Head allows dogs on leashes year round but KDH restricts dogs on beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day between 9am and 6pm. So, you basically have to turn right at the access to go into Nags Head during the summer.
Kitchen features an "Induction" range, and is fully equipped for fairly involved cooking with quality cookware, dutch ovens, pots, pans, sharp knives, roast pan, etc.
50 year old milled wood T&G walls in the great room would have some great stories to tell, some you can see just by looking at the scars. LVT floor throughout the entire house. A 3 ton central A/C.
We will only rent to adults over 25 and families, with families much preferred... sorry kids, no beach weeks.
Cleaning fee includes sheets and bath towels for each bedroom (enough for 6 people) and includes as many dogs as you want - please do not abuse this, and tip Dee if you think she'll earn it.
You will need to bring your own beach towels.
When you exit the cottage driveway turn right to head towards 8th street that is an easy 1 minute walk to direct public access on the left (ocean side) and a boardwalk to the beach.
Under the porch there is plenty of space to store your fishing rods and beach accessories. There is a large outside shower as well.
Washer and dryer in utility room on ground level.
Beach Items: There are at least two chairs, coolers, a heavy duty beach umbrella like you get from the rental places, a fat tire beach cart, and some other odds and ends in the utility room.
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Important information
You need to know
Property # 719651vb
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 Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is in the city centre. Seaside Art Gallery and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Paradise Fun Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Full Throttle Speedway, or consider a night out at 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 cycling and ecotours nearby.
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min walk
Starbucks - 19 min walk
Biscuits N’ P*rn - 6 min walk
Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint - 2 min drive
Plaza Azteca - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 10 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard!?
As of 24 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard! on 2 Nov 2026 start from AU$781, 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 Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard! located?
Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is steps away from Nags Head Beach and Kill Devil Hills Beach. OBX Laser Tag and Seaside Art Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The host Dee is wonderful! The house is very clean! We'd love to see a hot tub and/or pool added on this property. The large fenced in yard is great for our mini-Schnauzer Tiki. Very short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
Thank you for your kind words. Sadly, a pool is not an option due to the septic is in the backyard and then we would also have to give up the fenced in yard for the dogs, which they all seem to enjoy immensely and also if we were to do a hot tub we would have to, of course, raise the rates for the maintenance and the upkeep. We so enjoyed your visit and so glad that you enjoyed your stay always appreciate any form of feedback that we get from our visitors.
We had a fantastic stay at the Sea Witch. Our hosts were responsive and helpful. It’s a convenient location and has everything you need for a great beach vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
Thank you for your kind words Monica and for the review so glad that you enjoyed your stay and thank you for booking with us
The house was exactly as described. The location absolutely can’t be beat. Close to all the restaurants and shops. And even closer to the beach! The large fenced in backyard was a wonderful perk for our pups. We’re already looking forward to a return visit next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
Thank you for the lovely review and it truly was a pleasure having you so glad that you enjoyed your visit and booked with us
We had everything we needed and more! The fenced-in yard was perfect for letting our dog out. Getting to the beach was so easy, and so was rinsing off in the outdoor shower. Plus, it’s close to a bunch of great restaurants and other fun stuff. The house had everything we needed and was cozy but not cramped for our family of six plus our dog.
We had an amazing stay at this sweet cottage, we loved the location and the beach access across the street. It was great to have a washer and dryer and fully equipped kitchen. I enjoyed reading on the wrap around porch and being able to let my dog go out the kitchen door into the fully fenced and huge dog yard in the back! The beds were very comfy and Dee was an excellent host, her communication was wonderful and we were able to check in a little early.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
Thank you for the lovely review. It truly was a joy having you book with us and thank you again for for being such gracious guests
You have to be ready for a 1960 home without the upscale look and features. It’s perfect to get to the beach literally three minutes nags head or kill Devils Hill. You’re right in the middle. You can walk to everything. But if you want something a little more upscale and if you need to park underneath something because there’s no. Covered parking. So if it rains, you’re screwed. We had great weather so no complaints. Plenty of towels feel like there should be a little more paper towels and toilet paper to last a week. But overall, we had a wonderful time and enjoyed it with our dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
Thank you for the review and so glad that you enjoyed your stay.
Absolutely the best place to stay by the beach!! 2nd year in a row for all of us and we will continue to to book the Sea Witch for our stays! This place has character and charm,wouldn't want to stay anywhere else!! Thank you to Dee and the owners for keeping it so nice!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
Thank you for the lovely review and we always love our repeaters. We so appreciate the kind words and hope that you can book with us again.
What a great trip to the beach we had...this place was the best location !! They were so easy to work with...because of coming from Pa. , we spent the night on the way down here a couple of hours away. So we got to the place too early...they let us check in ...we just enjoyed this little beach so much ! Every bed was comfortable and every convenience in the kitchen...we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the review. We always so enjoy hearing the feedback from our guests and we hope that you do get to come and book with us again.
Great location. A 2 minute walk to the beach, good places to eat in walking distance, great big fenced in yard for the dogs, deck was phenomenal to sit on, tvs in each room, nice dining room table, sofa, kitchen and bedrooms. Would definitely stay there again.
Planned to bring our dogs but last minute change of plan. Great for dog owners with large fenced in yard which caught our eye initially when we booked. GREAT location for access to beach at 8th St. Had a great time! Perfect weather!Thank you Dee and John!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
This was our second time at this property. It's perfect for us. The location is great, the yard is great for the dogs, the house is very dog friendly and it's close to everything. The beach is across the street. And Dee was great and very responsive to any questions. Definitely 5 stars!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2026
Thank you for you’re such kind words we always love reading these reviews and we really did. Enjoy your visit.
Very Nice stay for 4 nights, the rental is just as described, great location for our stay for the Hot Rod Festival. Dee was great in communicating on our questions before we booked the stay. nice yard for the dog and plenty of parking . Will like to stay again. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2026
Thank you for your kind words and the great review. We’re so glad that you enjoyed your stay
Absolutely perfect - so comfortable, great location, and wonderful for traveling with dogs. It's super convenient to have the beach access right across the street, and Jockey's Ridge just down the road. We can't wait to come back!
We loved our stay! The house was just as described, kitchen wonderfully stocked, rooms were comfortable and the backyard was great! The location was perfect! We could walk to the beach, walk to grab coffee, just great. We had one hiccup with a hairdryer that didn’t want to cooperate. We reached out to the property manager and she was so nice and came out that day to bring a new hairdryer. 10/10 will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit.
About the host
Hosted by Dee Woodard
My wife and I have been in real estate, design, rentals, and construction on the Outer Banks for 20 years. I recently started thinking about designing and building "spec" homes again, and bought this property to rent to students and then tear down and re-develop.
Then I fell in love. Within a week of starting work on it, the plan changed from "student rentals for summer then tear down", to "restore and add modern touches to make a great weekly rental", bridging the way is used to be with the way people like things now.
I spent six months doing everything I could think of to improve the place while keeping the old charm. We took the bathroom down to the studs to make it the nicest room in the house. Added a huge TV, fast internet, surround sound system, best stove I could find, new flooring, new doors, stripped and painted the old drywall, all new bedding, and more.
My main goal with the house is happy travelers. I'm generally quick to give a refund if I make a mistake or can't fix an issue - however, if you consider yourself "picky", may I respectfully suggest booking another home as we are unlikely to be a good match.
If you're read this far... thank you! Creating clear expectations and meeting them is the key to a happy vacation rental home stay for both of us.
Why they chose this property
A unique combination of new and old make for an inviting, homey, comfortable stay that you just can't get in a house with no history. I can't tell you how many people have told me about the great times they've had in this house, back to the glory days when it was built in the sixties by someone named "Steponovich" which is how it came to be called the "SeaWitch". It's located right in the middle of everything and only steps to the beach.
What makes this property unique
This cottage is quaint and open, and is in walking distance to the beach, groceries, drug store, the new ABC store, nice restaurants, fast food, beach rentals, everything! We are also local owners, and very knowledgeable about the real estate market in case you might have questions. We own "The VanderMyde Real Estate Group" team at Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, in the top 1% of OBX Realtors for more than a decade.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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