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Family Friendly Beach Cottage

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Enjoy al fresco dining on the deck with a picnic table and umbrella.
Guests can walk along the pier, taking in the views of the surrounding water.
Relax in the spacious living room with a large sofa, flat-screen TV, and ceiling fan.
Stunning two-story building with a green facade and a spacious deck on the upper level, featuring a driveway and gated entrance.
Cozy kitchen area with a dining table and chairs, featuring a refrigerator and a wall clock.

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Friendly Beach Cottage

Welcome to the Glorious Days Cottage - Remodeled in 2022 with more upgrades in 2023 & 2024! Our family friendly classic “beach box” style cottage is within a short walking distance to the ocean. Sheets and towels are provided and the kitchen, bathrooms, and pantry are stocked with typical necessities. Plenty of space to relax outside on one of the three decks or in the two person hammock in the shade under the house. Our cottage is in a prime location for the ultimate Outer Banks vacation experience!

The Glorious Days Cottage is centrally located in Kill Devil Hills at milepost 6 on the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina. This classic “beach box” style cottage sits up on pilings and was built in 1956. It has approximately 850sqft of living area that includes an open floor plan for the living room/kitchen/dining area, 3 modest sized bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and all the amenities to make you feel welcome! In May of 2022 we finished a complete renovation of the cottage, inside and out. Lots of the original character of this classic style cottage still remains. We’ve made sure to label the light switches so that you know which ones turn on the lights or fans…and where, we’ve included a step stool in the kitchen beside the dishwasher so you can reach the higher cabinets, and we’ve labeled the cabinets in the kitchen so you can easily find what you need ~ we had to get creative with the storage in there! Our goal was to create a cozy, comfortable space for you to relax, unwind, and enjoy this wonderful little strip of paradise we call home!

Inside the Cottage: In the living room you will find a brand new (in 2023) large sectional sofa and 2 cabinets filled with puzzles, games, books, and DVD’s. The kitchen includes full size appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, stove/oven) and is stocked with typical kitchen necessities. A lockbox is located in the pantry. The dining area has seating for 4 at a counter height table and seating for 4 at a wall hung counter height butcher block bar. The Queen Master Bedroom has an attached full bathroom (stand up shower - new in January 2024), a freestanding wardrobe closet with a bar for hanging clothes along with one drawer, and another small dresser with four “basket” drawers. The King Bedroom and the Bunk Room share the full hallway bathroom (tub/shower) - which was just remodeled in April 2023; both rooms have open closets (no doors) with bars for hanging clothes, nightstands with lamps, and a dresser (four drawers). In the Bunk Room you will find double over double bunk beds with 1 twin trundle bed (the top bunk is for children or smaller teens only - not adults), books, legos, and games for the kids. All of the rooms have new Smart TV’s that you may choose to log into your own streaming services on ~ just don’t forget to log out when you leave! The living room TV is also equipped with basic cable and has a DVD player.

Outside the Cottage: Plenty of outdoor living awaits you! This cottage has 3 decks with plenty of outdoor seating, a picnic table with umbrella, a gas grill, and a fish cleaning/food prep area. In 2023 we added a volleyball/badminton net in the backyard. Under the shade of the house you will find a two person hammock, boogie boards and sand toys for the beach, 3 swings for the kids, another picnic table, and an outdoor shower with dressing room. Also under the house there is a large laundry room that has a full size washer/dryer, corn hole boards and beach essentials: 6 beach chairs, rolling cooler, 2 beach umbrellas, basket of beach towels, and a beach gear wagon.

We have one actively recording security camera mounted on a pole outside overlooking the front of the cottage and driveway. This security camera records video and audio. It will be on during your stay for your safety.

House Rules:
*No parties or events
*No smoking or vaping
*No grilling on the top deck
*No pets
*No adults on the top bunkbed
*No more than 6 guests maximum - Any guests beyond 6 will be charged $100 per person per night for the entire length of the reservation. We reserve the right to terminate your stay without refund if the maximum occupancy of 6 is exceeded.
*Town laws do not permit parking on the road.

** Included Amenities **

Sheets: one set per bed
Bath Towels: 2 bath towels, 2 hand towels, and 2 washcloths per person
Beach Towels: 1 per person with a few extras
Fully Stocked Coffee/Tea Cabinet: coffee pods - regular and decaf, ground coffee - regular only, coffee filters, variety of sugar packets, individual creamers, variety of tea bags
Toilet Paper: 3 rolls per bathroom
Shampoo/Conditioner: dispensers in each bathroom (including outdoor shower)
Bath Soap: one per bathroom (including outdoor shower)
Liquid Hand Soap: one at each sink
Paper Towels: 3 rolls
Dish Detergent: Liquid and Dishwasher Pods
Cleaning Supplies: under each sink
Clorox Wipes: 1 container in pantry
Spices/Oils/Salt and Pepper
Paper Plates
Plastic forks, knives, spoons
Garbage Bags
Ziploc Bags (gallon and sandwich sizes)
Tide Pods/Dryer Sheets
Beach Gear: 6 beach chairs, 4 boogie boards, 2 umbrellas, rolling cooler, beach gear wagon, beach toys for the kids

Property manager

Katherine McGee

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Destination Fun - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 9 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Black Pelican Seafood Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Beach Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Beach Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Glazin' Go-Nuts and Outer Banks Beaches. Avalon Fishing Pier and Paradise Fun Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Family Friendly Beach Cottage Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

T.R. F.

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Stockbridge, USA

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

Great stay!

Beautiful house 1 1/2 blocks from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell R.

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

Thanks

Beautiful house, amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T.

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

Everything was great

The location was perfect walking distance to the beach, the pier was just at the end of the block. Everything was clean and homey feeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Autumn P.

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

Best vacation rental at the outer banks

The best vacation rental experience a person could ask for. The home was immaculate and had everything a person could want or need to make for a perfect beach vacation. The property included beach chairs, beach towels, boogie boards, sand toys, umbrella and a wagon to pull it all the beach! They even had flashlights and nets to catch crabs on the beach at night. If you could think it, they had it. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray I.

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

Fantastic visit at Glorious Days!

Our family recently stayed at Glorious Days in Kill Devil Hills. We could not have had a better trip. The home is VERY conveniently located just a short walk to the beach and Avalon pier. Everything was so well organized and provided for by our host!! Great deck off the back to relax and hammock underneath the house if you wanted to take a nap or just read a book. Everything that you could want or need for a beach get away! We definitely will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie A.

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

Best VRBO ever!

My husband and I are long time kitty hawk vacationers - spring fishing trips, summer vacations and november kick-back trips. We've stayed in so many home through our 30 years of visiting and this has been my favorite house - from the total home vibe (even had a pretty essential oil diffuser), all the necessities, total organization and clearly notated directions. Very clean home and decorated so nicely. We loved staying here - it was easy to walk to the pier and Awful Arthur's - just an all-around great experience! Fast, friendly communication too. Thanks for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Stewarts

It was an amazing experience from the beginning to the end!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023