OBX Cottage Charm. Just Steps to the Ocean. Awesome Location. - Vacation rental home in Kill Devil Hills, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1680 square feet

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Anderson windows, tankless water heater, a whole home water filter with water to the refrigerator filtered by reverse osmosis for ice and drinking water. A natural gas grille and new fish cleaning bench will be installed by start of rental season. You're going to appreciate the comfort and convenience of visiting in Murph's Cottage! Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, this 4 bedroom, 1 standalone shower and 4 half bath Outer Banks rental has everything you need and more to savor your OBX beach escape. At Murph's Cottage, you'll be close to local shopping and dining plus close by grocery shopping for your convenience. No doubt, you'll want to spend time soaking up some vitamin sea while you're here! Murph's Cottage is only a 3-min. walk to the Second Street Beach Access, accepting you and your family to have countless beach days during your stay.

At Murph's Cottage, you'll be welcomed by a cavernous living area with plenty of seating and a flat-screen TV ideal for appreciating time with family and friends. Preparing meals during your stay is a breeze in the roomy kitchen complete with gas range, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of counter space. Savor meals at the 8 person dining room table or head to the screened-in porch to dine while taking in the handsome OBX breeze. The screened porch also features a comfortable hammock, ideal for curling up with a beach read or even napping after a fun-filled beach day. Murph's Cottage also features an broad, furnished sun deck with loungers and rocking chairs. Both are ideal for calming with your morning cup of coffee or wrapping up a fun-filled day in Kill Devil Hills. Appreciate spacious sun decks with plenty of seating for you to relax and relax. Murph's Cottage is a beautiful Outer Banks rental, accepting you and your family to appreciate the best of Kill Devil Hills and create beachside memories to last a lifetime.

Distance to Beach: Approximately 352 Yards to Second Street Beach Access.

BEDDING:
1 King, 2 Queens, 1 Pyramid Bunk

LEVEL 1:
Living Area with TV and DVD Player, Dining Area, Kitchen, King Bedroom with Half Bathroom, 2 Queen Bedrooms with Half Bathrooms, Bedroom with Pyramid Bunk Bed with Half Bathroom, Hallway Shower, and Dressing Room.

About the Area

Kill Devil Hills is home to this vacation home. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Monument to a Century of Flight are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Avalon Fishing Pier. Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Paradise Fun Park are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the optimal vacation property experience:

How to get the best value:

• To get the best value, shift your group's vacation week to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer great temperatures, , and reduced traffic.
• In the Kill Devil Hills area, The earlier your group can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best rental properties are booked early. Booking your rental home up to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation rental.
• Some property managers offer discounts or promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if special discounts are available for your family.
• Property management companies typically offer guests an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually will cost 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for additional information.
• Look for your local Kill Devil Hills area magazine upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitors guide magazines have money saving offers on local tours, shops, and attractions.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Begin by choosing your vacation dates and a max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. OBX Cottage Charm. Just Steps to the Ocean. Awesome Location. has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed counts is normally accessible on booking websites. If they are not listed, call the property management company before you reserve your rental. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to work out which bed configuration is suitable for your trip.
• Looking for particular amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these filters to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Pet fees or charges applied to your contract.

More tips for your visit:

• Add the host's information to your phone. Take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Document any damages to the rental upon arrival, and immediately contact the host. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are very helpful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Hosts are available to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be a fantastic source for finding the best local spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Locals can usually help. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Keep your rental home locked while you are gone! Don't let thieves spoil your vacation.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected all personal items. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on good reviews to compel more bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.