Accommodating 6 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Adventure seekers can enjoy nearby fishing, hiking, and surfing. It is situated near golf courses. Explore attractions like Kitty Hawk Beach and Glazin' Go-Nuts while enjoying the local shopping area.
Highlights
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Kitty Hawk Beach
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Massages in spa
Explore the area
Kill Devil Hills, NC
Kitty Hawk Beach
Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
15 min walk
Kill Devil Hills Beach
Place, Kill Devil Hills Beach
18 min walk
Avalon Fishing Pier
Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
2 min drive
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
32 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Full Bath
Full Bath
Half Bath
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Pura Vida: Water Views | Private Backyard
From the spiral staircase and French doors to the unique layout and bonus spaces, Pura Vida delivers ALL the character that you don't always see in your average beach house. The charming backyard is a thoughtfully landscaped paradise, surrounded by mature vegetation for plenty of privacy. A well-maintained grass lawn is perfect for kids and yard games. Recently remodeled, the kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and gorgeous quartz countertops. The chef in the family will appreciate the five-burner gas range and the main level's open-concept layout, where they can still socialize even while preparing meals. After a day of fun in the sun, retreat to the newly updated primary suite that includes a private bath with jetted tub. It also features a cozy nook with daybed - the perfect spot for reading, catching up with work or an afternoon nap. Upstairs, the ship's watch provides an alternative sleeping option along with access to an expansive sun deck with views of the sound.
Pura Vida is within walking distance to the picturesque Bay Drive, where you'll find a multi-use path that runs for two miles along the soundside of Kill Devil Hills. It's the best place in town to walk, bike or simply enjoy a spectacular sunset while exploring the neighborhood. Launch your kayaks and other small vessels at the nearby Arch Street public sound access, just a five-minute walk away. Centrally located at Milepost 5.5 in Kill Devil Hills, you'll also be within a mile radius of coffee shops and popular dining options such as Chili Peppers Coastal Grill, Henry's and Trio. Bring your bicycles so you can bike to the Helga Street public beach access located half a mile away. For guests who prefer to drive to the beach, take advantage of ample free parking at the Hayman Blvd access just a mile from the house.
Can’t stay an entire week? Pura Vida offers short stays and flexible arrival/departure options for those who like to plan ahead. Reserve partial week stays (three-night minimum) months in advance, and choose any day of the week for check-in and check-out.
No pets allowed. No smoking/vaping.
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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 and a deadlock
About the area
Kill Devil Hills
Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve and Nags Head Woods Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paradise Fun Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf. 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 Jolly Roger Restaurant. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
Wright Brothers National Memorial - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
The Jolly Roger Restaurant - 3 min drive
Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - 2 min drive
Circle K - 3 min drive
Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - 10 min walk
Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Pura Vida: Water Views | Private Backyard pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Pura Vida: Water Views | Private Backyard?
As of 6 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pura Vida: Water Views | Private Backyard on 19 Oct 2026 start from AU$814, 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 Pura Vida: Water Views | Private Backyard?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pura Vida: Water Views | Private Backyard?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pura Vida: Water Views | Private Backyard?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pura Vida: Water Views | Private Backyard located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Paradise Fun Park and Kitty Hawk Beach. Kill Devil Hills Beach and Avalon Fishing Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very convenient location, close to a lot of local restaurants and amenities. Home was in excellent condition and very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2026
Thank you for the review of KDN9806: Pura Vida. Glad the convenient location, nearby restaurants, and excellent condition of the home made your stay relaxing — we’d be happy to host you again. -Village Realty
It was great! Lovely neighborhood, close proximity to everything, beautiful home! Water pressure was very low, but that seems to be very common at the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay at Pura Vida was amazing! The house was clean and beautifully decorated. The kitchen had everything we needed yo cook dinner. We walked to the sound at night to watch the sunset and the ocean beach is just a short drive from the house. Would definitely stay here again! Restaurants and grocery stores nearby too.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from Author on 16 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review of your stay at Pura Vida. We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience. It's feedback like yours that helps us continue to improve and provide an exceptional experience for our guests.
First time in OBX. The house was perfect! Great layout, very spacious and good location. It would be a short walk to the beach but we chose to drive because of the threat of storms! Definitely coming back.
Loved the house and was very spacious. Wish it had more towels and dish rags. We traveled by plane and wish the house supplied some beach chairs and umbrella. Other than that it was a perfect stay!
The home is beautiful and well equipped. My family loved the kitchen. A couple of things that could use some attention. The towels at Motel 6 are better than the thin white,old towels we had. Only one kitchen towel. The bathtub/jet tub in the master across from kitchen needs to be cleaned. The jets have black mold, one quick Clorox should fix that. And the trash bags were cheap and not for a kitchen trash and recycling. We’d come back if we knew they took care of a couple of things. It was a great location just a 5 minute walk to my friends beautiful home/pool.
We loved our stay in Kitty Hawk. The house and neighborhood were so much nicer than we expected. We only brought 4 people with us this time, but we could have easily brought other members of our family without feeling like we were always right on top of each other. There is a huge family space for us to eat meals, play games and to just hang out and relax. My wife enjoyed the many reading nooks where she could disappear to have her morning quiet time, and my kids enjoyed being able to disappear up into the upper most room via the spiral staircase.The location was phenomenal. Navigating the area was a breeze, and the neighborhood was so quiet. From the top floor deck, we could see the ocean to our left as well as a greater view of the bay to our right. There is an actual bike path at the end of the road that we used to bike the 5 miles straight to the Wright Brothers Memorial. Along the path were many opportunities to sit out over the water.We came over New Years, and the nearby town of Manteo had a great family friendly celebration. We enjoyed their 8:00 firework show over the water and then returned to the house and enjoyed another set of firework shows from the upper deck at midnight.We were not there to watch TV (except for the countdown to midnight), but we did have issues with the remotes (possibly mixed up and in the wrong rooms). I’m not the most tech savvy person, but this was not a problem since I could control the TVs through my phone. The wifi was