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Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard!

Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard!

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Exterior
New flooring
Nicer table and chairs for 2022
Dining
Private kitchen

Overview of Modernized 1960's Semi-Oceanfront - Dog Friendly with Large Fenced Yard!

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Popular LocationDestination Fun17 min walk
  • Popular LocationNags Head Woods Preserve4 min drive
  • Popular LocationWright Brothers National Memorial6 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)97 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!

*Please Read ALL negative reviews first - this is a unique OLD house 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 the property for you.

The SeaWitch is 60 years old this year, and you may see a bug even though we spray regularly. I have had three roach reports in 8 years, but ants will show up if food is left out. The house manager and Professional One pest control are both on top of it - I just need to emphasize how hard it is to stop all insect entry in a concrete block foundation home of this age.

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' 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), dogs add a single $50 fee (paid to Dee for the extra sand and fur) for as many dogs as you want. 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 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

Property manager

Dee Woodard
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 10 total)
Dogs only, $1 per pound fee for more than two

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$100 Cleaning charge for any butts left in yard

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this holiday home is in the city centre. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Glazin' Go-Nuts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop. 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.

What's nearby

  • Destination Fun - 17 min walk
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 4 min drive
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 4 min drive
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 4 min drive
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min walk
  • Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Wendy's - 13 min walk
  • Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse - 8 min walk
  • Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano - 13 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).

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?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Destination Fun and Seaside Art Gallery. Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Nags Head Woods Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Cody M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great stay here
Of all the years we have been coming to the Outer Banks, this is one of our very favorite places to stay and bring the pups. I've mentioned this before in a review and even though it's not the fanciest, most luxurious property, it's clean, inviting, and in a perfect location. There is a great deck to sit on and enjoy the weather, listen to the waves, and watch what's happening along the beach road. Considering it's across the street from the ocean, it's in pretty good condition overall. Communication with Dee and John is very easy and they are always available if we have any questions. This is the first place we check for availability when we come for our quarterly visits. Can't wait to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home!
We loved the home and fenced in yard for our pups!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

1/5 Terrible

Yair R.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Stinks/Roaches
Place smells like dirty wet dogs. There are roaches in and around the kitchen. Expired food in the pantry. Linens were dirty. Dog feces all over the yard. The “storage” area on the lower level of the house, makes the house feel odd and shady… Needless to say, we will never stay in this property nor will we recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

5/5 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the Sea Witch!!
Fabulous location, great for dogs and Dee was a dream to work with!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

Kari R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
We had an excellent stay! House was inviting and comfy! Very short walk to beach! Easily accessible and just a great time! Was impressed with location and very happy with the comfort level! Was like being home away from home! Will definitely book for our next spring break!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dee Woodard

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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.

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