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Oceanfront, Luxurious Kitchen & Baths, HotTub, Quality Linens & Towels, Pets

Beach holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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Southwest Elevation showing vacant land to the North creating amazing views.
Amazing Views
Island with 5 Stools
Ocean Front View
Reflective Views

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

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

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

Oceanfront, Luxurious Kitchen & Baths, HotTub, Quality Linens & Towels, Pets

Timeless Retreat is Circa 1946 Vintage Cottage with loads of charm and fantastic views. Award Winning Remodeling Company completed major make over in 2018. Also, 2023 Remodel of a 7 bedroom 8 bath house in Duck, NC: VRBO #2603954

Expansive glass for ultimate views of the Atlantic Ocean capturing majestic images forever. Large Second Floor livable deck with beach stair creating easy access to enormous beach.h
New second floor beams installed in vaulted wood ceiling create open living space.
Gourmet Kitchen with quartz countertops, high end stainless steel appliances and two ice makers. 5 seats surround large island along with 6 seats at dining table offer 11 comfortable dining places

Sun Smart Andersen Windows surround living space allowing full view of the amazing unobstructed views.
Closed Cell foam insulation encapsulates living space eliminating summer heat.
Trane High Efficiency Air Conditioning system with vents strategically located to provide ultimate comfort.
Electrical Wiring providing multiple outlets for the many electrical devises life continues to create.
New Plumbing with two strategically placed hot water heaters maximizing delivery efficiency.
Tiled Bathrooms 2 up and 2 down with outdoor shower, For a total of 4.5 bathrooms. plumbing fixtures and showers with glass doors. One tub for the kids.
bunk beds and queen beds provide ultimate sleeping comfort. Bedrooms have been preserved with full juniper walls and ceilings with new windows that provide ultimate views of the ocean.
rec room with pool table and 75” large screen TV creates the perfect fun filled room for everyone.

This make over is truly a Timeless event. The many NEW high end features enlarge the space and accentuate the original feel. Alder Doors, stained trim, wood staircase, padded wood floor and original insulated wood floor, New Designer area Rugs eliminate wall to wall carpet allergens.

Views from every floor and first floor living make this a super comfortable home. Juniper walled bedrooms that sleep 11 comfortable. One Master bedroom on first floor has incredible views, beamed ceilings and sitting room that serves as additional bedroom. The adjoining bathroom has double marble top vanity with new tile shower and ocean view. Another gorgeous bedroom on first floor also has ocean views, juniper walls and ceilings and new tiled bathroom.

The Bahama Style Storm Shutters accent the wrap around porch shading the porch swings and rocking chairs authenticating Timeless Retreat. True vintage wood beams and juniper board ceilings and walls create an atmosphere long past. Preserving the original design and accentuating todays life style is the theme for transformation.

5 cars can easily fit on paved driveway with a 6th smaller car parked under house. Please consider backing in to allow easy exit.

Cook up a storm and serve up your culinary delights at multiple dining areas both inside and out. Sit outside and enjoy the consistent ocean breeze keeping you cool and the bugs at bay. A charcoal grill is fixed in the sand to grill the fresh catch of the day.

No worries at Timeless Retreat. The location is perfect, on the beach, stepped back in the dune for protection, walking distance to great restaurants and movie theater. Wright Brothers Memorial a mile away and Avalon Pier is a short walk. Bring your bikes with NC12 at your backdoor and great bike trails you can bike to many attractions. Nags Head is a few miles away and Jockeys Ridge is the same.

Once your at Timeless Retreat you may never want to leave! However, if you want to go for a one of a kind Dune Front drive head down to Hatteras for the day and walk to the top of Buxton Light House. If you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle head north and spend the day in Carova with the wild horses.

Want to shop the outlet mall cruise down NC12 and cross over Croatan Highway for best shopping. There are endless restaurants within a few miles from Yankee Retreat. This is the perfect location for all your summer dreams. Out of the traffic problems of Duck and Corolla and in to the beauty of the beach and majestic sunrises.

Make it yours and book today! If you are finding Timeless Retreat booked during your desired time Try Oceanfront Oasis, VRBO# 2603954. This new property is in the highly desirable and luxurious resort, Sanderling Resort and Spa in Duck NC

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Limited beach toys, please BYO
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$275 pet fee per pet is non refundable
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside
A $500 pet or smoking charge if policy is broken. Temp control set at 72 for AC and heat to prevent overload. Trash pick up Monday morning.
Hot Tub operated at your own risk. Weekly cleaning & water purification performed by professional third party. Do Not Enter if water is not clear.
Upon check out move wet & dirty linens to shower floor. A $35 charge for any item you wish to have shipped back. Select Spectrum TV standard channels

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Monument to a Century of Flight are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Outer Banks Mall and Scarborough Lane Shoppes. Travelling with kids? Consider Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Paradise Fun Park. 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

  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Destination Fun - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront, Luxurious Kitchen & Baths, HotTub, Quality Linens & Towels, Pets pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Oceanfront, Luxurious Kitchen & Baths, HotTub, Quality Linens & Towels, Pets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront, Luxurious Kitchen & Baths, HotTub, Quality Linens & Towels, Pets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront, Luxurious Kitchen & Baths, HotTub, Quality Linens & Towels, Pets located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kill Devil Hills holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Avalon Fishing Pier and Glazin' Go-Nuts. Kitty Hawk Beach and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 153 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

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

GREAT STAY FOR THE 2ND TIME

Very Good Stay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel P.

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

Great Location!

We loved the spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Perfect Beach House

Absolutely loved the vibe of this house. Perfect blend of rustic beach with modern updates to main living areas and bathrooms!! Plenty of outdoor seating and great central location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as expected. It was clean and comfortable. The owner was very responsive. Having 4 bathrooms was a big plus. Traveling with a dog, having gates on the decking was great. We learned to play pool! The beach here is wide and remarkably uncrowded. We had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

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

LOVE this house!

Prime location for fishing pier, restaurants, or just to sit on the porch and enjoy the sunrises and waves. Because this house had beach access within a few short steps, we would go back and forth all day. Hot tub was great, loved the kitchen, the front porch swings were so relaxing, everything was so nice. Thank you, Greg. Can’t wait to come back & make more memories there with my husband, 2 kids and dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester B.

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

Family beach vacation

Great time at this beach property. On a great spot on the beach and easy access to grocery store, restaurants, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOHN W.

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

Beautiful Beach House

We really enjoyed our week's stay in this house! It is right on the ocean and sunrises are just amazing. It is close to everything and the place was immaculate. We enjoyed dinner and drinks especially at the following places: Jolly Rogers for breakfast, Mama Kwans for lunch, Trio for lunch or dinner, Mulligan's for lunch or dinner...SeaGreen art gallery on Virginia Dare was awesome....Go to the Aquarium and Elizabethan Gardens one day ( they're within 4 or 5 minutes of each other). This house is one of our favorites. We've been coming to the Outer Banks from Northeast Ohio for about 15 years and always stay right on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy G.

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

Very relaxing

Very nice property
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Incredible Stay here, Had everything you need for a week in the sun!

Beautiful property hands down Cons- - no outdoor lighting other than motion light - outdoor shower not very welcoming
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna Laura W.

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

Timeless Treat

The property and location are wonderful. It is right on the beach and the view of the waves at all times of the day and evening is beautiful and relaxing. The gas fireplace keeps you warm and cozy on a cold evening, and the kitchen has everything you need to create a wonderful meal. There is a bathroom for every room that gives guests the privacy they need and the beds are comfortable. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb N.

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

Simply Incredible

The house, the location, the furnishings are all absolutely perfect. We all hated to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

Great place with character and location.

Great place, traditional OBX with modern updates. Good location central OBX. Clean, well equipped, no surprises. Communications with owner excellent. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

Great house for families, plenty of bathrooms! The house was very comfortable and had places to go for every time of the day. We enjoyed the beach, swings and not tub. Great stay.☺
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S., Virginia

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

Fun at the beach

We had a great experience at this cozy beach house. You can’t beat the location and ocean views!!! The house has been nicely remodeled while still keeping many original touches. We loved cooking in the updated kitchen. We also loved sitting on the porches and the new deck chairs.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Comfortable house, great location

We loved the house and being able to sit on the deck and see the ocean. Website needs updating a bit. Kmart no longer marks turnoff, but Target does one coffee pot, not two, and no coffee grinder. Otherwise everything was wonderful and we had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

kent r.

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

Nice place, right on the beach. OBX beach house!

Great views, nicely redone kitchen, dining room, living room area. The archetype of the OBX beach house! The room layouts reflect the 1940s roots of the home (a few are awkward). The heating is uneven in the house. We would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Warren S.

Winter Retreat

I had a wonderful month in this lovely home. Full of history, character and personality. Greg allowed me to stay for an entire month (4 weeks) in January, and it was peaceful, restful and restorative. It's an older, historic home, but well-maintained and full of charm. Incredible views, plenty of room and convenient to everthing in KDH and the greater OBX. I hope stay there again with my family when we can actually swim!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brenna W.

Perfect family spot

Absolutely loved the house and location. I stayed with my two kids and it was more house than we needed but was wonderful to have the space. We were steps from the beach with a beautiful view and even saw dolphins one morning with the sunrise. Both my kids want to go back. The house was updated and very modern yet still beachy. The kitchen was beautiful as well. We wish the hot tup was on the upstairs deck so you could have a better view but that was our only criticism. We definitely recommend this spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lachelle A.

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

Great beach getaway!

The house was great! Communication with the owner was quick. Lots of extras in the kitchen. Hot tub was the perfect way to relax. Location was great. Beach access was right there. Just a note that there are sidewalks and bike paths on most of route 12 but none in the kill devil hills section so it wasn't as bikable with my kids (10 and 12) as we expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B., Lake Lure

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

Excellent Location on the Beach in KDH

We really enjoyed our stay at this home in KDH. The kitchen was beautiful and the view was amazing. We were steps from the beach and there were plenty of comfortable beach chairs. We brought our own umbrella thanks to great communication from the owner but didn't have to waste space in the car for beach chairs. The property, built in 1947, is completely renovated inside but still has the rustic feel of a true beach house. We had a great time at this beach house and the owner was always attentive and a quick phone call away. Thanks, Matt, Renee and Griffin
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Robert T.

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

Great Location!

We stayed here over Labor Day week and it’s a wonderful location. Walkable you Avalon pier, we really enjoyed our stay. The majority of the home is recently renovated - everything except the upstairs bedrooms it seem. The only real issue we had was the wifi going in and out. A tech came and worked on it, but it was spotty our whole trip, which was tough with children. Otherwise it was a good week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

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

Just wasn't long enough....

What a perfect place for our extended family to gather for a week at the beach. From the 6-month-old to the 72-year-old everyone was happy and had everything they needed. Didn't hurt that hanging out on the glorious upper deck one evening we witnessed several comets and one that actually exploded when it hit the earth's atmosphere. Can't promise you'll be as lucky but it won't be for lack of night sky view - the deck was awesome. There were beach chairs, boogie boards and a high chair that were a welcome surprise. Already planning the next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Great house in a great location

This was our second year coming to OBX in mid-May and while the weather didn't really cooperate this time we still had a wonderful visit with friends thanks in part to the comfort and amenities of this house. Location is right on the beach in the heart of Kill Devil Hills with a great deck off the kitchen/living area overlooking the dunes and ocean, and there's a lower level deck with a nice hot tub. The house is obviously an old classic beach house as seen from the outside but has been fully updated with modern bathrooms and kitchen, and everything is nicely appointed. The house was found very clean on arrival. The downstairs "rec area" has a nice quality pool table (an old repurposed bar table) that we also enjoyed. You'll be in for plenty of stair climbing to get in and out of the property so keep this in mind if you anyone in your party is disabled, but for the able-bodied this is a great find.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michael M.

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

Beautiful Views; All Amenities May Not Be Available

The house was clean enough when we came in; however, we found leftover items (food under bed) from the previous renters. The location and views were gorgeous. The washing machine, a desired and required amenity was broken upon our arrival and was not fixed during our stay. The pool table was broken upon our arrival and not repaired during our stay. The refrigerator doors had built in drawers which someone had broken and lazily reinstalled. We lost some of our food when the drawers fell of the doors and came tumbling to the floor.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Barbara A., Gaithersburg, MD

Great Location

I submitted review on this property which was never posted. Property not as advertised. Here is the review This rental has great qualities however has a ways to go in comparison to my other VRBO and Rental Agency experiences. Great qualities include location, bed comfort, views of the ocean and quality of furniture generallly. Our stay was impacted by a bad TV without DVD access due to malfunction, unsafe steps to second floor in our opinion and cookware that was very worn, and wooden furniture splinters that made them unsafe. Owner and Rental agency Seaside were informed of the issues. We were concerned about the inability to open the windows in the upstairs to get ventilation and sunshine in two of the bedrooms. Be aware that we were there during and after the storm, however the above issues were not storm related. I would stay there again after the owner improvements that are scheduled for 2017 as long as I had a guarantee of working order for amenities.

About the host

Hosted by Greg Nelson

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I love to bring new life to old structures. So for this 1940's cottage we plan to keep many of the vintage features with lots of upgrades. Plans are in place to move living space to second floor with additional windows for expansive views. Add another bedroom and two more bathrooms, enlarge kitchen and second floor decks. We will also add more views and improved floor plan.

Why they chose this property

The house speaks my passion to save and rejuvenate life into tired structures. My surfing buddies have nick named it the "Surf Shack". The surf break off the Avalon pier and directly in front of the Timeless Retreat lines up for a perfect surf session.

What makes this property unique

One of a kind Covered Porch with Bahama Shutters. Beach deck is level with the dune making a walk to the beach easy.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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