Title: Relaxing Cottage One Block to the Beach in KDH--Great for Families! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34756696&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Relaxing Cottage One Block to the Beach in KDH--Great for Families! Vacation home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Outer Banks Beaches ## Photo gallery for Relaxing Cottage One Block to the Beach in KDH--Great for Families! ![Property grounds - Relaxing Cottage One Block to the Beach in KDH--Great for Families! (Kill Devil Hills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34760000/34756700/34756696/d89e7b72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Relaxing Cottage One Block to the Beach in KDH--Great for Families! (Kill Devil Hills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34760000/34756700/34756696/2c1e3712.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Relaxing Cottage One Block to the Beach in KDH--Great for Families! (Kill Devil Hills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34760000/34756700/34756696/8fb167b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Relaxing Cottage One Block to the Beach in KDH--Great for Families! (Kill Devil Hills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34760000/34756700/34756696/d609d3a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Relaxing Cottage One Block to the Beach in KDH--Great for Families! (Kill Devil Hills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34760000/34756700/34756696/9ad399b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Kick back at Downtime, a stylish beach house in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. Listen to the waves from one of three decks, enjoy an outdoor shower, and relax with Smart TVs in every bedroom. You're just a 2-minute walk to East Martin Street Beach Access and within walking distance to shops like Bonzer Shack. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Relaxing Cottage One Block to the Beach in KDH--Great for Families! Kick back at Downtime! Recently relisted for Summer 2024\. Comfortable 3 bedroom, two-minute walk to beach access. New decks for 2024! \*SUNDAY to SUNDAY rentals available only.\* Listen to the waves and feel the sun shining from one of three decks, and enjoy the outdoor shower. This is the best location on the Outer Banks, with restaurants, shops, bars, and ice cream within walking distance including Bonzer Shack and Dare Devil Pizza. This stylish beach house features updated furnishings that is sure to feel like your home away from home. The open floor plan encompasses a two-story great room with easy access to the kitchen and dining area, and laundry is conveniently located on the first floor. The living room-level floor also features a bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds that sleep 4\. Upstairs you'll find two queen-sized bedrooms as well as a loft with futon. Enjoy people watching from the covered deck on the front porch or hang out on the large deck out back with the family. Smart TVs are located in the living area and the 2 upstairs bedrooms. Beach chairs and umbrellas are provided for your use! Near So Many Great Restaurants and Attractions Situated in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, DownTime's great location makes it easy to walk to restaurants and local attractions. Close by are Dare Devil's Pizza, Bonzer Shack, Food Dudes, Ten O Six, Starbucks, and more! Beach Access: 2-Minute Walk to East Martin Street Beach Access Perfect for a small group or family, you'll love your Downtime experience! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: On outside decks only ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 1,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103450000/103448000/103447947/b9da5f81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great Coastal Condo in the heart of Kill Devil Hills NC! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as New Listing Relaxing Cottage One Block Beach Kdh--great Families ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.00525%2C-75.65362&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DUZqpoUOIyK1X4I3JnHnB0HXIRM=) Kill Devil Hills, NC #### What's nearby - Destination Fun \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Aviation Dog Park \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - beach \- 2 min drive \- 2.1 km - Nags Head Woods Preserve \- 3 min drive \- 2.0 km #### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk - ‪Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - ‬10 min walk - ‪Outer Banks Brewing Station - ‬12 min walk - ‪Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Relaxing Cottage One Block to the Beach in KDH--Great for Families! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Relaxing Cottage One Block to the Beach in KDH--Great for Families!? ### Where is Relaxing Cottage One Block to the Beach in KDH--Great for Families! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Relaxing Cottage One Block to the Beach in KDH--Great for Families! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 11.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael D. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Down Time is conveniently located to many of the local attractions, a close to the beach. The house was clean and had plenty of space. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9e2f03cd-4006-4dd8-bbf7-9c63a33755c3-1754258942909.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/07176724-ad2e-4a86-ae64-1deca7c69a37-1754258943420.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Michael D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ellen c. Oct 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot Perfect spot to share a week with friends & family! Beautiful, well appointed home in ideal lication ##### ellen c. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances S. Jul 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hot but Happy We had a very nice stay at Downtime!! The temperature outside was unexpectedly HOT (the sand temp was off the charts) but we found that evening swims were just as fun. The cottage was very nice and has lots of extras (kitchenware, chairs, umbrellas, games, puzzles) and our group of 3 adults and 3 children had plenty of space. ##### Frances S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda B. Jul 14, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation Our stay at downtime was great! The house was in a great locations and had everything our family needed. When we had an issue Michelle was easy to get in touch with. We would definitely stay again. ##### Brenda B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi b., Richmond Jun 30, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time! Location was wonderful & house had everything we needed. Michelle was very responsive and the checkin/out information letter was very detailed. Definitely would stay here again! ##### Jodi b. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer M. Jun 30, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful House and Location We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house. It has been updated by the owners and was perfect for our family. The kids loved the bunk bed room and loft area to play in. We loved the open floor plan in the kitchen/dining/living room and the proximity to the beach! The outdoor shower, decks and beach equipment were an added bonus. Just got home and ready to come back again! ##### Jennifer M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim K. Jun 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Cottage & Extra Amenities We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this adorable cottage just one block from the beach. Michelle, our host, has thought of everything to make the experience easy and enjoyable. She was a pleasure to work with and even provided a few necessities to get us through our first morning before we could get to the grocery store for supplies. We particularly enjoyed using the beach cruiser bikes for evening rides and the chairs/umbrellas Michelle provides along with the property. We highly recommend this property! ##### Kim K. Stayed 7 nights in May 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hunter M. Aug 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time and place The lay out of the house was very unique and lovely. The location was great, short walk to the beach and even some restaurants. We enjoyed our stay very much ##### Hunter M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie M. Aug 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacay 2019 Very nice home.. enjoyed our stay ##### Angie M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meredith D. Jul 25, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Beach House Our family just adored this beach house. It had everything we could possibly need! It was decorated beautifully and had lots of room for our family of five. It was literally 5 houses from the ocean! It was a great central location for day trips. We will definitely recommend “Down Time” to friends who are looking to vacation in OBX! ##### Meredith D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole P. Jul 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful family time! Michelle was so attentive and quick to respond to all our questions! We could not have been more pleased with the layout of the house and the location, everything was right there and most of it within walking distance. Definitely a relaxing vacation experience! ##### Nicole P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda D. Jun 26, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect vacation rental!! My Family and I had such a wonderful time! The home made it so much more enjoyable it was clean, well kept and had everything we needed to make our vacation hassle free. ##### Amanda D. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Trail in Adams - Berkshires’ Art Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Adams-Hotels-Topia-Inn-An-Organic-Oasis.h12259511.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Desert-Willow-Villas.h3304313.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Welk-Resorts-Palm-Springs.h1140793.Hotel-Information) > > [Riviera Resort Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Palm-Springs.h26011.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrah’s Laughlin - A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://www.expedia.ca/Laughlin-Hotels-Harrahs-Laughlin-Hotel-Casino.h43310.Hotel-Information) > > [Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Bavarian-Inn-Of-Frankenmuth.h9809515.Hotel-Information) > > [Tulalip Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Tulalip-Resort-Casino.h2161524.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Waikoloa Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Hilton-Waikoloa-Village.h19640.Hotel-Information) > > [Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Angel-Of-The-Winds-Casino-Resort.h9689970.Hotel-Information) > > [Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort and Players Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Hogansburg-Hotels-Akwesasne-Mohawk-Casino-Resort.h6009138.Hotel-Information) > > [Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Semiahmoo-Resort-Golf-Spa.h13986.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Orchid](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamuela-Hotels-Fairmont-Orchid.h25190.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://www.expedia.ca/Cherokee-Hotels-Harrahs-Cherokee-Casino-Resort.h13319510.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Resort-Spa.h17123.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tipsy Pelican- The Best Place To Relax! 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