Direct Beach Access, Renovated & Clean + EZ Cart - Vacation rental home in Kill Devil Hills, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1000 square feet

Intelligently Designed beach homes for the unique elements of vacation stays:
• User Friendly
• Prime Locations
• Sparkling Clean
• Quick & Attentive Local Support
• Thoughtful Touches

Would you like to eliminate the gamble of reserving a poorly maintained, carelessly managed or icky ‘second home’? Stay with us, you won't regret it!

The Magical Bungalow OBX is an original OBX 'Beach Box' style home, that was re-imagined and modernized by Live Swell Custom Homes.

Our purpose is to create clean beach homes families adore!

By listening to guests we have created a familiar, clean & consistent vacation rental home experience. With us you can feel happy while visiting with ease!

All of our bespoke designed vacation homes feature:
•Quality Cotton Blend Linens + Bath Towels
•Upgrades & Renovations
•Professional & Attentive Guest Support
•Pre-Arrival Quality Assurance Check
•Pet Friendly & Simple to Clean Surfaces

Guest Favorites:
•EZ Wheel Beach Cart
•Front Deck – morning coffee and evening sunsets!
•Swaying in a hammock
•Master Bath with upsized Rain Head
•The Outdoor Shower w/ Rain Head
•A well-supplied kitchen
•Dog Friendly (See Guidelines Below)
•A family friendly home and safe neighborhood
•The location! –Peek-a-boo Ocean Vistas while you listen to the sounds of the ocean, just walking distance to the beach
(Please keep in mind, the home is located on a direct beach access with parking, at times it can get full. Most appreciate the feel, others may not.)

Downstairs "Storage Room"-
The enclosure located on ground level, has a separate entrance and is not as upgraded like the upper level main living area. It was not designed as living space, is primarily used as storage and sleeping is not recommended.

Please note: While remodeled, this is an older original beach home. As a piece of OBX history, that's OK though as it all adds to the appeal and soul of the Magical Bungalow.

We are passionate about coastal living and appreciate the opportunity to share our beach homes we appreciate so much with our guests.

Reserve Now! To confirm your stay as availability does go fast :)

Guest Access:
Guests have access to the entire home and property. For those, that savor clean laundry, like us, we have a washer + dryer set up in the garage area.

Housekeeping, Maintenance, Inspection & Cleaning Notes:
We believe a very clean & functional home is of the utmost importance for our guests upon arrival. Between each guest stay our beach homes are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized & inspected.

All of our in-home housekeepers are trained in our proprietary ‘Sparkling Clean’ cleaning process and as of 2025 every beach home contains at least one floor-cleaning Robot on-site. Our staff also includes a full-time licensed Builder, so if an unlikely maintenance issue does occur, you can feel confident it will be fixed fast!

As further commitment to delivering an exceptional stay a ‘Quality Assurance Inspection’ occurs prior to arrival.

Pet Friendly Guidelines:
We appreciate dogs and are happy to have your four-legged family members join you. Due to additional detailed cleaning required following a pet stay we do request a fee of $25 per nighttime.

Please note:
• One dog max
• Some breeds may not be allowed due to insurance restrictions
• This fee does not include excessive pet hair removal, stain removal on fabrics or droppings pick-up

Check-Out Expectations:
We invest a lot of time, money and effort to deliver exceptional stays for our guests. If deliberate damage, disrespect or lack of basic cleanliness is identified during the check-out inspection process, the guest of record will be charged to compensate needed cleaning and ensure the property is ready for incoming guests.

Local Area Info:
We adore sharing our favorite local eateries, activities and beach living secrets. Our website is full of our personal content & information, it can be a great resource whether you stay with us or at another place.

For guests that do stay with us, we provide a guide that most incoming guests have found helpful in planning their OBX adventure. Additionally, we are available and happy to share any specific food or activity recommendations our guests may have questions about.

Book today to ensure your reservation, before another guest does! We look forward to having you stay :)

About the Area

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this vacation home is near the beach. Paradise Fun Park and Children at Play Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Outer Banks Mall and Scarborough Lane Shoppes. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Note from host: $25 per pet per each night added to reservation

Tips to get the best Kill Devil Hills vacation property experience:

When to visit & When to reserve a rental home:

• Book your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in Kill Devil Hills. To get the best value, try shifting your family's Kill Devil Hills vacation dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer excellent temperatures, , and reduced traffic.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your property manager if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Property management companies usually offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually costs between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Often, property management companies supply Kill Devil Hills area visitor guides which will include coupons, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Kill Devil Hills visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Use filters to narrow your rental search:

• First and foremost, have your family choose a vacation week and a maximum budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration you need. Direct Beach Access, Renovated & Clean + EZ Cart has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is generally available on booking websites. If not, call the host before booking the vacation home. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• If your family is bringing pets, you must book a pet-friendly property. Ask for information on breed, size, and type restrictions. Usually, property owners charge pet deposits and fees.
• Are you looking for specific amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the perfect rental.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. .

More tips for your stay:

• Take a copy of the property manager's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental. Store the manager's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Keep your rental home locked while you are out! Don't let crooks ruin your trip.
• Make a record of any damages to the property during check in, and immediately contact the owner. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be valuable if a dispute is filed.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a terrific resource to find the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Upon check-out, take a final walk-through to make sure you didn't leave anything behind. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property one final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the host isn't available, remember to take photographs of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did you have a terrific vacation? Most vacation rental websites make it easy for clients to provide feedback. If your rental property and/or property management company was terrific, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was imperfect and they failed to correct it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.