Arcadia: Oceanfront, Pet friendly, Hot Tub - Vacation rental home in Kill Devil Hills, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 6 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

For the ultimate escape from hustle and bustle, take a step back in time to when life moved a little slower. Arcadia is really a nostalgic beach heaven where you can appreciate life's simple pleasures. This classic bungalow offers the rare combination of historic character plus an open-concept layout ideal for quality time spent with family and friends. Updates in the kitchen and bathrooms blend seamlessly with the original wood floors and beadboard walls and ceilings.

Take in the amazing vistas through the upsized windows in the living area and kitchen. Spend lazy afternoons in the shade while appreciating ocean breezes on the wraparound porch. From there, you'll have direct access to the beach, as well as an open deck where you can relax in the additional huge hot tub under the sun or stars. Arcadia is located on a higher elevation than the adjacent homes, accepting for an unobstructed 180-degree view of the ocean from the dunetop deck.

Located within walking distance to Avalon Pier, Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar and Front Porch Cafe. Grocery stores, a movie theater, mini-golf, and department stores are all within a mile radius. There's plenty of parking in the driveway so everybody in your group can effortlessly come and go and there is an exterior elevator from the ground level to the mid-level deck.

Animals allowed - dogs only. No smoking/vaping.

About the Area

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this vacation home is by the ocean. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Paradise Fun Park. Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Children at Play Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Booking the best Kill Devil Hills rental experience:

When to book a Kill Devil Hills rental home & When to go:

• Book your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules generally become available a year in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Summertime is high season in Kill Devil Hills. To find the best value, shift your family's Kill Devil Hills trip dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer pleasant temperatures, , and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager whether your family qualifies for a discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer renters an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local Kill Devil Hills area magazine when you check-in. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guide magazines contain money saving offers on nearby tours and attractions.

Planning, picking, and booking the bestrental home:

• Select your vacation week and spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group requires. Arcadia: Oceanfront, Pet friendly, Hot Tub has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is normally available on booking websites. If not, email the property manager before you reserve the property. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to establish which bed configuration is best for your vacation group.
• If your family is traveling with pets, you'll need to find a pet-friendly rental. Get information on breed, weight, and type requirements. Usually, hosts charge pet deposits and fees.
• Visiting for a single attraction or event? Try a map search to find nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before reserving a rental.

Some things to know before you go:

• Store the owner's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property when you are gone, just like you would at home.
• Upon arrival, make note of any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the property manager. Record all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant vacationers bothering your peace and quiet. Employ the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and places you would have never otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Double-check every room of the property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items on check-out day. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Leave feedback! Property managers rely on excellent feedback to propel more reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best vacation rental. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.