Canal Front Cottage short drive to the beach - Family and Pet Friendly! - Vacation rental home in Kill Devil Hills, NC

About this Property

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

Adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home that backs up to a canal! Pretty water vistas, great outdoor living space for adults and kids. WiFi and Netflix supplied. Cornhole, 5 kayaks, body boards and tons of indoor games supplied. The beach is only a 10 min. drive away. Includes access to Colington Harbor Yacht club, POOL!, and tennis courts (boat ramp available for modest fee). Great eateries and things to do in Kill Devil Hills, with other areas of OBX close by. We promise you’ll adore your stay! (Must be 21 to book.)
The space
Rain After Rainbows is on Colington Island, right on a canal with access to the bay and sound, and just a short drive to the beach. It's an ideal spot for boating, fishing and crabbing. Access to Colington Harbor Yacht Club, pool, tennis courts, and sound side beach are all included!
Guest access
You will have access to the entire home, yard, dock and the canal, as well as Colington Harbor, pool, tennis courts and soundside beach.
Other things to note
There is currently NO fence between the home and the canal.

Must be 21 to book.

About the Area

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Jennette's Pier and Destination Fun are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Outer Banks Mall and Outlets Nags Head. Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total pets

Vacation rental booking tips:

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

• In the Kill Devil Hills area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation homes are reserved very early. Reserving your rental home six - twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• Summer is the most expensive season in the Kill Devil Hills area. Reserve your Kill Devil Hills rental property in the Fall or Spring to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities.
• Property management companies sometimes offer discounts for veterans. Ask your host or property manager if special discounts are available for your group.
• Property managers frequently offer guests an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Many property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Kill Devil Hills area visitors guide magazines which include coupons, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a partnership between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Kill Devil Hills area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

How to pick the perfect rental in Kill Devil Hills:

• First and foremost, have your group commit to date ranges and a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Canal Front Cottage short drive to the beach - Family and Pet Friendly! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often available on booking pages. Otherwise, contact the host before booking the home. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches. You'll need to work out which bed configuration is suitable for your group.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or could be applied to your agreement.
• Are you looking for particular amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. .

Advice for a smooth stay:

• Add the owner's phone number to your smartphone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or coffee maker. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent a lot of issues.
• Protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are out, just like you would back home.
• To ensure that no damages are attributed to your visit, inspect for any problem areas upon your arrival. Call the rental manager right away to document your findings. If there is a dispute, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will increase your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors can be an incredible resource to find the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Upon check-out, take a walk-through to confirm you did not forget anything. Make sure to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on great ratings to stimulate more reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. 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. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.