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Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset

Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset

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The Ship Captains Cottage located on the Kitty Hawk Sound in private community
Living area
enjoy the Carolina sunsets from the cottage private dock
rear yard saltwater pool area and gate to private sound dock & bike/walk path
Interior

Overview of Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 12465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Popular LocationChildren at Play Museum15 min walk
  • Popular LocationParadise Fun Park15 min walk
  • Popular LocationAvalon Fishing Pier4 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)88 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom lower level left rear

Bedroom lower level right rear

Bedroom master main floor

Bedroom upper level left front

Bedroom upper level left rear

Bedroom upper level right front

Bedroom upper level right rear

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom lower level left side hall

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom lower level master

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom main floor master

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom main floor powder room

Toilet

Bathroom upper level left side hall bath

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom upper level left side jack&jill between king&twin r

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom upper level right side hall

Toilet · Shower only

enclosed lg outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Tranquil Coastal Waterfront- Saltwater Pool/125' Private Dock/Outstanding Sunset

Enjoy the great family memories "The Ship Captain's Cottage" brings. A luxury Sound front Family Vacation Cottage that accommodates a single couple looking for a private relaxing time together to 2-3 families very comfortably. Surrounded by Tranquil 100 year old oak trees and outstanding expansive sound views with breathtaking sunsets located at the end of the cul-de-sac in a quiet private community. This unique Southern cottage has approximately 6,000 sq. ft. of privacy, offering many interior and outdoor sitting areas including large screened and open porches to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the unique outdoor environment.
The Ship Captains Cottage offers space for all ages, outstanding sunsets, landscaped fenced yard with secluded saltwater pool, gate that opens to your private 125' sound front dock, water access for paddleboarding,kayaking,canoe,windsurfing,crabbing & a sound front bike-walk path that connects to a serene shallow, warm water sandy wading beach to enjoy. And for boaters there is a public boat launch access in town also. Professional style kitchen, granite counters, commercial 4 burner & griddle stove with double oven, large island, 48" refrig., and a great walk-in pantry for all your groceries with an additional full size sink and 2nd refrig.and all necessary small appliances. French doors open to masive screened porch overlooking sound and saltwater pool with gas grill, rocking chairs, lounge chairs and dining table with access to pool area down spiral stairs. Take stroll down private quiet street to enjoy community playground with basket ball hoop and private community pool, local cafe & coffee shop, a Bistro offering live local music, upscale spa, really great book store, highend jewelery store, local hand made organic ice cream, ladies boutique, and more. The ocean beach with lifeguards also just a few blocks, a quick drive across the main road.

Level 1 Lower pool level floor: Master bedroom#1 (queen) with TV, large granite tiled shower, walk in closet, french doors access poolside screened porch; Bedroom#2 (Double) with TV semi-private bath; family room with TV, gas fireplace, kitchenette with dishwasher & microwave, 2 sets of french doors access salt water pool area. Elevator to leads from main floor living area to lower level bedrooms and pool rear yard ONLY. Does Not go to upper floor bedrooms and game room .
Level 2 "Main Entrance floor level"; Master bedroom #3 (King) with french door access to screened porch, TV, large marble shower, walk in closet; main entrance sitting area with gas fireplace, french doors to screened porch overlooking saltwater pool and sound.; dining area; large open kitchen; 2nd sitting room off kitchen with gas fireplace & tv french doors to large screened porch, 1/2 bath and large laundry room down hall off kitchen.
Level 3; balcony sitting area with TV screened upper level screen porch access, Bedroom#4 (queen) with TV,& rear screened porch access; Bedroom#5 (double) with TV, access to upper level front sitting porch, hall full bath, bedroom#6 (king) with TV, walk in closet and access to large rear upper level screened porch, jack and jill bath shared with Bedroom#7 (2 twins) with walk in closet. Hall full bath with large garden tub, hall access to front porch balcony, very large movie room with movie library, wet bar, gas fireplace, and a quite private office for those that need to get some work done with book library. The Ship Captains Cottage is a wonderful FAMILY VACATION COTTAGE, It is NOT a event house and is strictly enforced. Please read The Ship Captains Cottage Weekly Vacation Rental Agreement
accepting terms and conditions. We do not offer refunds. Travel insurance is strongly encouraged and is the renters responsibility. Not signing agreement and/or waivers is considered a cancellation.

Travelers must purchase their own insurance policy for storms, illness, cancellations, etc. We do not offer refunds for weather, illness, mandatory evacuations, etc.

Property manager

carol giese
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 32
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Home is not guaranteed to be child-proof

Events

No events allowed
No parties/events. grounds for immedite eviction

Pets

No pets allowed
No Pets. Grounds for immediate eviction.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking on Property Grounds or Within Property.
The cottage allows 12 guest max. FAMILY & Friends ONLY: Property is rented to (parents, grandparents, children, and extended family friends
All furniture must be returned to original location, all trash to outside containers and home left in good condition. No Parties/No Events.
Pool area has 4 entrance gates All Must Be Inspected by guests UPON ARRIVAL Latched & Locked at ALL times for the Security & SAFETY for ALL visitors

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: no parties/events. grounds for immedite eviction
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jennette's Pier and Children at Play Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Paradise Fun Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Children at Play Museum - 15 min walk
  • Paradise Fun Park - 15 min walk
  • Holy Redeemer Catholic Church - 2 min drive
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 4 min drive
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jolly Roger - 4 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 17 min walk
  • Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - 16 min walk
  • Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar & Grill - 20 min walk
  • Black Pelican Seafood Co. - 2 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Multi generational vacation
This home was absolutely perfect. We enjoyed every part of it from the large screen porches, game room with lots of seating and activities, to the well stocked open kitchen. The outdoor space and location were even better - the pool was great, several spent time on the dock reading and lounging, there's a great walking/bike path along the water, we had a nice happy hour in the backyard. There was plenty of great seating in every area. The location was great in general very central to drive to many things. Yet there were two great restaurants right at the entrance to the neighborhood which was an easy walk. We also utilized the bikes and biked to the beach and Kitty Hawk Museum. Carol was very responsive and helpful with everything we needed. We had a a seafood boil brought in one night and the person who prepared it said it was one of the best VRBOs she had seen for a family. You can't go wrong here you will love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
The home was beautiful and a great location! Comfortable stay in all rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vera L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extravagant
Truly the most beautiful, extravagant property we have ever stayed at. And the hostess is FANTASTIC!! Very responsive, extremely nice and very gracious!! Don't miss out on this one!!! ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn F., Marlboro, nj

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation
We stayed at Captain’s Cottage in Kitty Hawk NC and it was a wonderful experience. So many things to see and do. Would definitely recommend this house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a beach vacation!
Great communication with the owner. House is wonderful! Best kitchen, very well stocked. Beds comfortable, plenty of bathrooms. Porches great for relaxing, pool was refreshing and the beach is a short drive away. Lots of things to do close by including an aquarium and a nature preserve with lots of birds and turtles!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by carol giese

Host profile image
We bought our first vacation home in Southern shores in 1989 added a pool and became the first rental home on the outer banks with a pool. We built and remodeled many homes over the years on the outer banks making OBX our year round residence in 1995, In 2001 built "The Ship Captains Cottage" We really enjoy our relaxing time spent at "The Ship Captains Cottage" and I am sure you will enjoy your visit also.

Why they chose this property

The Ship Captains Cottage is a traditional seaside cottage built by craftsmen to withstand the test of time. The unique floor plan offers many living areas to accommodate several family groups allowing privacy for all ages and its designed to make a single couple visit a quant, private relaxing retreat. The Ship Captains Cottage is not the typical OBX rental home there is no reverse floor that places the kitchen on the upper floor. enjoy the peace and quiet of the private community yet blocks to the main bypass to explore what the island has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Outstanding privacy at a peaceful waterfront cottage offering breathtaking sunsets surrounded by 100 year old oak trees making a very relaxing true vacation.

Languages:

English

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