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 phenomenal little strip of heaven we call home!

Inside the Cottage: In the living room you will find a brand new (in 2023) huge 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 sizable 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.

** Included 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
Totally 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. Avalon Fishing Pier and Paradise Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Children at Play Museum. Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Destination Fun 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 Kill Devil Hills rental home experience:

Finding the best rental home value:

• Book your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules often become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families book their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Reserving a rental home in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is one of our best tips for saving money on your vacation. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of desirable properties.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer guests an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for details.
• Look for your local Kill Devil Hills visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitors guide magazines contain discounts for nearby tours and attractions.

Narrow your rental Search:

• Begin by choosing the best vacation week and a spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your group needs. Family Friendly Beach Cottage has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed counts is usually available on booking pages. Otherwise, call the property management company before reserving the property. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• If your family is traveling with pets, you'll need to book a property that allows animals. Ask for information on breed, size, and type restrictions. Often, hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.
• If there's a specific Kill Devil Hills attraction you long to visit, browse rentals that are either close by, or those that cater to your needs.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. .

Tips for your stay:

• Add the host's information to your phone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Hosts are available to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are gone, just like you would back home.
• During arrival, record any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the property manager. Record all coorespondence.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a fantastic source for finding the best local scenic spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Upon check-out, complete a walk-through to confirm you haven't forget any personal items. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the property manager isn't available, remember to take video of the property to record its condition.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on good reviews to inspire new reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.