Oceanfront haven Wayfarer's Rest in Kitty Hawk, Outer Banks offers relaxation and adventure. Unwind on the porch with Atlantic Ocean views, explore nearby golf courses, shopping options or visit iconic landmarks like Wright Brothers Memorial and Bodie Island Lighthouse.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6988 sq ft
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Welcome to Wayfarer's Rest, your premier oceanfront retreat in Kitty Hawk, Outer Banks. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean from this 3-bedroom haven, where you can watch pelicans soar and dolphins play right from your porch.
Our location is not only a paradise for relaxation but also provides easy access to various activities. For the golf enthusiasts, pristine courses await your swing. Catch the latest movies, indulge in delectable dining experiences, and explore great shopping options—all just a stone's throw away from Wayfarer's Rest.
Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Outer Banks by visiting iconic landmarks such as the Wright Brothers Memorial, Jockey's Ridge, Jennette's Fishing Pier, or the Bodie Island Lighthouse. These adventures, coupled with the serenity of our oceanfront property, create memories that you and your family will cherish for years to come.
At Wayfarer's Rest, we invite you to experience oceanfront vacation at its best—a perfect blend of relaxation, recreation, and the creation of unforgettable moments.
One Level: Great Room w/Flat Screen TV, Access to Covered Porch w/Ocean View, Dining Area seats 7, Kitchen, Full Hall Bath w/Stand-up Shower, Bedroom w/Queen, Master Bedroom w/Queen and Bath w/Sink and Commode, Bedroom w/Pyramid Bunk.
**This home does not have a dishwasher**
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Shower
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Limited housekeeping
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Vacation Rental Agreement must be signed within 24 hours to confirm booking. Agreement will be sent upon booking. Leaseholder must be 24 years old.
Pets are permitted only in homes advertised as pet-friendly and are limited to a maximum of 2 dogs.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
Located in Kitty Hawk, this vacation home is on the beach. Monument to a Century of Flight and Wright Brothers National Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sea Scape Golf Links and Children at Play Museum. Paradise Fun Park and Glazin' Go-Nuts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling. Visit our Kitty Hawk travel guide
Is Wayfarer's Rest - Kitty Hawk MP 3.5, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Year Round Flex Stays pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Wayfarer's Rest - Kitty Hawk MP 3.5, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Year Round Flex Stays?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Wayfarer's Rest - Kitty Hawk MP 3.5, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Year Round Flex Stays?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Wayfarer's Rest - Kitty Hawk MP 3.5, Oceanfront, Ocean View, Year Round Flex Stays located?
Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk vacation home is just steps from Kitty Hawk Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Sea Scape Golf Links and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was a perfect place to relax and get married!
Patricia H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Becky M.
Aug 31, 2023
Beautiful view
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful view, nice little home,was comfortable and private,had a wonderful time
Becky M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Praveena J.
Jun 5, 2024
Such a fun stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great time at Wayfarer's Rest! It was a beautiful beach home right on the ocean and was so convenient with our toddler. The property management people were very prompt in their response and we had a fantastic time!
Praveena J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Daneen P.
Nov 29, 2023
Wayfarer’s Rest sooo relaxing
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were more than pleased with the view. The ocean was literally right out the back door. While the house itself was a bit dated, we didn’t mind! It had everything we needed for a great week. We would certainly rent it again!
Daneen P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Jewett, IL
Oct 10, 2023
Perfect house for a Perfect week.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
2nd time we've stayed here. We love it. What more can we say? Oh, we found the clothes dryer didn't work so we called them,,,,,the next day we had a new dryer. Very satisfied !!
A guest from Jewett, IL
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Earl L.
Aug 4, 2023
Excellent Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great time......location was perfect ......rental was very clean......the house had every thing we needed.....there have been some reviews about the mattresses being too hard( they were firm but we thought they were fine with ample support).....overall could not ask for a better experience.....our only negative was that the inside shower was too small
Earl L.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
May 21, 2024
Obx a beautiful place to vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We really liked the house. But it does need some changes..the shower is 24"x31".. not a good experience to shower in. A stackable w/d up stairs would be great. Especially for seniors. Updated photo would have shown that the dune was much larger than current photos. You cannot see beach...the house, itself, is comfortable. A recliner would have been so nice. We had a good time, despite the cold windy weather. We have rented many houses here. From 1-10, I rate it a 8...
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
A guest from Harrisville, WV
Oct 18, 2023
Not what I expected
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Really in need of an update ESPECIALLY the shower. The internet was sporadic and on the last two days the tv didn’t work. Repairmen were quick to respond but finally decided it was the tv after fixing the internet problem. Said they would contact the office to get us a new tv. Never saw or heard from anyone again. The shower is ridiculous, most closets are bigger. Kitchen chairs need replaced. All in all for what you spend on the rental I would stay elsewhere
A guest from Harrisville, WV
Verified
8/10 Good
Emily W.
Jun 6, 2021
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Nice beach!
Never been to the area before and it was really nice
Emily W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anthony C.
May 19, 2023
Great Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The week stay at this house was very lovely and such a great getaway. It was a wonderful experience and we would come back again.
Anthony C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Athens, OH
Jun 28, 2023
Little piece of heaven
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very quiet, loved the view
A guest from Athens, OH
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Andrea H.
Jun 1, 2023
Beautiful ocean front
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The weather was a washout, however the house was sufficient. I would mention the only inside shower is extremely tight and could use an update. Was good to be back in kitty hawk!
Andrea H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
Jun 17, 2023
Wayfarers Rest
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Good experience. Property in good condition and clean. Toilet in main bathroom did not work properly and had been reported on previous reviews. Living room furniture dirty and needs to be replaced. Ocean view partially blocked by dunes, but still beautiful.
Mike M.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Carol C.
Sep 27, 2022
Wayfarer's Rest
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
You couldn't get any closer to the beach. There was a dune in front of the house partially blocking the views though. The TV viewing wasn't so great. Streaming instead of cable so no local channels & the TV would freeze or completely turn off at times. We spent a day in Manteo. Went to The Christmas Shop, browsed some little stores, ate ice cream at Big Bucks (yummy!) & finished the day with a sunset cruise on the Crystal Dawn. Would recommend Miller's, Tale of the Whale & Jolly Rogers restaurants, also American Pie for pizza & ice cream.
Carol C.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Mary W.
Oct 27, 2022
A stay at Wayfarer's Rest
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I was extremely disappointed. The views were OK but not what was shown in the pictures online. The internet was so slow we could not watch television without constant buffering. The carpet was filthy and the shower so small it was hard to turn around. We had great weather and the beach was awesome but the house was a disappointment.
Mary W.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Christine W.
Sep 26, 2022
Not much of a ocean view!
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was somewhat unhappy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The outside pictures of this home need to be updated. The property around the house looks nothing like the pictures. You pay for being on the beach but the ocean view is blocked by the sand dune so there is not much to see when sitting on the back porch. Also the greenery around the house is so overgrown that it is all around the stairs to go into the house plus growing into the back porch area. There are no screens on the back porch. The shower inside the house is smaller than the ones you find on a cruise ship. Thank goodness there was an outdoor shower to use but it was very awkward to get to from the back of the house if you were coming off the beach and full of sand. You had to bend over when walking under the house. Otherwise, you would have to go through the house and down the stairs to get to the shower which makes a mess in the house. The best part of the house was that the central air worked perfectly. It kept the house nice and cool. Unfortunately, there is no ocean view from any of the windows. The bedrooms face the beach road which is very noisy at night. The other issue was that each bedroom should have a television. I would probably not stay here again because you pay for beach front but there are no views of the beach. Most importantly, the photos need to be updated on the website because what you see in the photos is not what you pay for. It is very deceptive and disappointing.
Christine W.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Rose S.
Jul 21, 2022
Not what we hoped for
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The beach is lovely, this house sits on a quieter stretch. Only 1 roll of complementary toilet paper was left for 2 bathrooms and that was it. Not even 1 coffee filter was provided, nor was any salt and pepper. Every other house we've rented over the last 30 years has provided those things. The toilet in one bathroom ran almost non-stop, the outdoor shower was more like a fountain with a faulty shower head, the water did not drain away in the outdoor shower so you stayed ankle deep the whole time. For the money there are many better rentals in the immediate area.
Rose S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Susan D.
Jun 29, 2022
Super Location!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family group of 4 adults and a child just returned home after a lovely week's stay at Wayfarer's Rest. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. The number one reason to recommend this cottage is its IDEAL waterfront location in Kitty Hawk, a short, sandy walk over a little dune to an almost private-feeling beach spot. Visitors will absolutely love the covered porch with perfect beach views! Everyone drank coffee or watched the dolphins at sunrise from that porch. Our weather, minus one even of thunderstorms, was perfect all week. The property was accurately described by Beach Realty and in prior visitors' reviews. We knew there was no dishwasher, so we brought plenty of paper plates and cups. The shower was extremely tight for all of us, my 6'8" husband couldn't fit inside, so we made use of the enclosed outdoor shower. The only warning we'd give to folks is to bring earplugs to wear on the nights when trash is collected at 3:30 am, as the bedrooms face the street. The wifi worked well for our phones and devices, but was too slow to allow streaming or t.v. When notified, Beach Realty reached out quickly. We ended up not watching t.v. anyway because every day was spent on the beach or at nearby attractions, such as Avalon Pier for fishing, or our favorite casual dinner spots, like Awful Arthur's. Everything visitors need is nearby and the Beach Realty app helped make check-in and our check-out easy.
Susan D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Holly M.
Jun 22, 2022
Our favorite place to stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have stayed three years now and love this house! The views from the porch are amazing and the easy walk to the beach make it ideal! Also located near so many yummy places to eat! Can’t wait to come back again next year!
Thanks for the easy stay. Code entrance for easy check in. Beautiful view of the beach from the porch with easy beach access. Would stay again if I'm back in the area. Worst thing was the wifi was spotty but cell service worked just fine.
Daniel S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Macedonia, OH
May 11, 2022
still-off season getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Property description is accurate for amenities included, private back porch overlooking dune/ocean, no public beach access on either side of house(so quiet beach section, perfect for watching sunrises). We opted to bring our own linens, but owners did provide pillows and lightweight blankets/comforters for each bed, pot holders and a few kitchen towels. Perfect location at MP 3.5, not far from restaurants north/south on "beach road" and "main road", close enough to bike to Wright Memorial, Jockey's Ridge, and a few grocery stores. We did hear traffic (and garbage truck at 3am) from road as the 2 main bedrooms face the street, but would be a lot louder during summer season. Perfect size for 2-4 adults, or max of 6 people if have smaller kids...remember only 1.5 baths and an outdoor shower underneath house. Would be helpful to have a dish basin to put on porch to wash off feet from sand if coming up back steps to porch into house.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was in perfect condition and nice and clean. quick response from beach realty on a Sunday to help us get the TV going(Streaming was new to us). We like the gifts left for us on check in day. Loved the porch and view of the ocean AND beach. Did have to adjust to the tiny shower but the outside shower gave us an option. Very nice place to stay.
Kent and Bren C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Ravenna, OH
Oct 19, 2021
Best little beach house
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My wife and her sister and I really enjoyed the house. Just the right size for us. Had all the amenities that we needed without the exuberant cost of a larger home, we will definitely rent this home again next year
A guest from Ravenna, OH
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Farmington , WV S.
Oct 12, 2021
Great place to stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Clean, spacious, loved location