Family Friendly Beach Cottage - Vacation rental home in Kill Devil Hills, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 850 square feet

Welcome to the Glorious Days Cottage - Remodeled in 2022 with more upgrades in 2023 & 2024! Our family friendly classic “beach box” style bungalow is within a short walking distance to the ocean. Sheets and towels are supplied and the kitchen, bathrooms, and pantry are supplied 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 home. Our bungalow 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 handsome Outer Banks of North Carolina. This classic “beach box” style bungalow sits up on pilings and was constructed in 1956. It has roughly 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 remodel of the bungalow, inside and out. Lots of the original character of this classic style bungalow 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 comfortably find what you need ~ we had to get creative with the storage in there! Our goal was to create a comfortable, cozy space for you to relax, relax, and appreciate this incredible little strip of heaven we call home!

Inside the Cottage: In the living room you will find a brand new (in 2023) sizable sectional couch and 2 cabinets filled with puzzles, games, books, and DVD’s. The kitchen includes full size appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, stove/oven) and is outfitted 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 modest dresser with four “basket” drawers. The King Bedroom and the Bunk Room share the full hallway bathroom (tub/shower) - which was just refreshed 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 kids or smaller teens only - not adults), books, legos, and games for the kids. All of the rooms have new Intelligent 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 bungalow has 3 decks with plenty of outdoor seating, a picnic table with umbrella, a gas grille, and a fish cleaning/food prep area. In 2023 we added a volleyball/badminton net in the backyard. Under the shade of the home you will find a two person hammock, body 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 home there is a huge 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 bungalow and driveway. This security camera records video and audio. It will be on during your stay for your safety.

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

** Supplied Conveniences **

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
Entirely 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 body boards, 2 umbrellas, rolling cooler, beach gear wagon, beach toys for the kids

About the Area

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this vacation home is by the sea. Jennette's Pier and Avalon Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paradise Fun Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf. Children at Play Museum and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are also worth visiting. With surfing/body boarding, fishing, and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips to get the optimal vacation rental experience:

How to get the best rental value:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Kill Devil Hills area. Booking your vacation home in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is a good way to save on your vacation rental. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of suitable homes. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months.
• In the Kill Devil Hills area, The sooner your group can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental properties are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation property six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation home.
• Hosts sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. It's always a good idea to check with your host or property manager to see if special discounts are available for your group.
• Property managers often offer renters an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Look for your local visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitors guides have money saving offers on local accommodations and attractions.

Finding the best rental home in the Kill Devil Hills area:

• Start by having your group choose dates and a spending budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your family needs. Family Friendly Beach Cottage has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is normally available online. If they are not listed, contact the property manager before booking your home. Remember that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches. You'll need to determine what configuration is optimal for your trip.
• Are you looking for special amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .
• Some rentals allow pets, and others don't. Acceptable types of family pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and added fees may apply. Ask your host about pet restrictions before booking.

Additional considerations:

• Be sure you get the owner's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your .
• To make certain that damages are not linked to your visit, inspect the rental for any problem areas during check in. E-mail the host right away to report any issues. If there is a dispute, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be useful.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, intercom or washer/dryer. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents quite a few issues.
• Respect your neighbors. Often, nearby homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your rental while you're out. Protect your property!
• Re-check every room of the vacation property to make sure that you've packed everything at departure. Make sure to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Remember to leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent reviews to inspire future reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, 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 owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.