SERENDIPITY: Amazing Ocean Views on Beach Rd - Kitty Hawk
SERENDIPITY: Amazing Ocean Views on Beach Rd - Kitty Hawk
SERENDIPITY OBX: Couples Getaway to Cozy Cottage with Amazing Ocean Views and Dog Friendly!!
2 Guests · 2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · Vacation Home · Entire place · 1000 Sqft
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• Serendipity OBX - Classic Outer Banks beach cottage
• On Beach Rd
• Ocean side with Ocean views with no homes blocking your view!
• Beach is across the street - 200 feet to beach access!
• Dog friendly and fenced-in back yard
• Rooftop deck, front deck, and back deck,
• Sun porch
• BBQ grill
• Outdoor shower + hot water
• Fully equipped kitchen w/ cookware
• Onsite parking 4 vehicles
• Old-fashioned beach decor and comfortable furniture
• WiFI, Cable, 2 Flat-screen TVs, Keurig
NOTE: Please plan to bring your own linens, pillows, towels, shampoo, and soap for your stay!
DOGS
Please note that if you bring a well-behaved dog, there is an additional $75 fee (per dog) to cover the extra deep-cleaning that needs to be done from time to time.
LOCATION
The cottage is located right on the Beach Road in Kitty Hawk, NC between milepost 4.0 and 4.5 and is the perfect place if you are looking to relax and have a classic Outer Banks beach house experience. With this cottage, you are just steps away from the ocean....beach access is about a 200 foot walk to the corner! We have very quiet neighbors to the left, right, and behind us.
DESCRIPTION
Serendipity cottage is an important piece of Outer Banks history. This cottage used to be the station keepers house for Kitty Hawk Life Saving Station #7. It served as the living quarters for the station keeper and is located right on the Beach Road in Kitty Hawk, NC between milepost 4.0 and 4.5. It is the perfect place if you are looking to relax and have a classic Outer Banks beach house experience. With this cottage, you are just steps away from the ocean....beach access is about a 200 foot walk to the corner! We have very quiet neighbors to the left, right, and behind us.
The cottage has a master bedroom with master bath, and additional bedrooms to spread out if you like. There is plenty of extra spaces to hang-out....on the rooftop deck, the front deck, the back deck, the screened sun-porch, the back yard, or under the cottage. There is also an outdoor shower with hot/cold water, washer and dryer, fully stocked kitchen (fridge, oven, microwave, dishes, pots, pans, and silverware) to make home-cooked meals as well as Nutri-Bullet for cold drinks and a Keurig coffee maker. We also have a laundry room with washer and dryer available for your use.
This is a very comfortable beach cottage with amazing views of the ocean. Our cottage has vintage and unique furnishings, as well as more modern amenities such as 2 flat-screen TVs, 2 DVD players, cable, WiFi, and a retro Atari game system. Nautical and beach decor is located throughout the cottage, and you will notice that there are books, board games and puzzles in just about every room and corner...including a few Rubiks cubes laying around! The main room also has a large collection of DVDs for your viewing pleasure. Many of the guests who stay at this cottage have been been coming for over 20+ years, and many of them say that they love the comfortable feeling as well as how close the cottage is to the beach and the ocean views.
If there is only one thing you do if you stay with us.....we highly recommend you get up early, grab some coffee or tea, and watch the sunrise over the ocean from the rooftop deck. It is a memory not soon to be forgotten.
We also have a completely fenced-in backyard and well-behaved dogs are allowed on a case-by-case basis. Sorry, no cats. There will be an additional $75 fee per dog. Please watch over your dog at all times so that they are safe and will not get into anything or destroy furniture or bedding. Also you will be responsible to pick-up after your dog, or pay for any damage done to the home or furnishings by your dog.
We also have a small shed that has beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and assorted beach toys. Please feel free to use them during your stay!
HISTORY
This is a older Outer Banks home and used to be the station keepers house for Kitty Hawk Life Saving Station #7. It served as the living quarters for the station keeper and personnel and for many years was simply known as The Station Keepers House. In 1992 the owners changed its named to Serendipity and is has been called that ever since.
THINGS TO NOTE
Please ensure you read all of the house rules before requesting to book.
Guests will also receive a rental agreement to review and eSign.
There is a video camera in the car port area with the audio disabled.
This is an older home, and many of the doorways are low. The master bedroom is a pretty decent size, but the other bedrooms are relatively small. There are no closets in any of the bedrooms, but there are dressers and areas to hang clothes. You will find that you live out on the decks when it is warm, or in the enclosed sun porch when its rainy.
We love our cottage, but like any home or place you stay at...it will not be right for everyone. The cottage is 70+ years old, very clean, full of character, comfort, charm, and history. However, if you are looking for everything to be absolutely perfect, no imperfections anywhere, granite counter tops, and bamboo hardwood floors....then this home would probably not be a good fit for you. Our home is a clean, comfortable, and classic OBX beach cottage. If your looking to stay in a unique cottage, in a great beach town, and have a classic Outer Banks beach vacation experience....then this is the cottage for you.
• On Beach Rd
• Ocean side with Ocean views with no homes blocking your view!
• Beach is across the street - 200 feet to beach access!
• Dog friendly and fenced-in back yard
• Rooftop deck, front deck, and back deck,
• Sun porch
• BBQ grill
• Outdoor shower + hot water
• Fully equipped kitchen w/ cookware
• Onsite parking 4 vehicles
• Old-fashioned beach decor and comfortable furniture
• WiFI, Cable, 2 Flat-screen TVs, Keurig
NOTE: Please plan to bring your own linens, pillows, towels, shampoo, and soap for your stay!
DOGS
Please note that if you bring a well-behaved dog, there is an additional $75 fee (per dog) to cover the extra deep-cleaning that needs to be done from time to time.
LOCATION
The cottage is located right on the Beach Road in Kitty Hawk, NC between milepost 4.0 and 4.5 and is the perfect place if you are looking to relax and have a classic Outer Banks beach house experience. With this cottage, you are just steps away from the ocean....beach access is about a 200 foot walk to the corner! We have very quiet neighbors to the left, right, and behind us.
DESCRIPTION
Serendipity cottage is an important piece of Outer Banks history. This cottage used to be the station keepers house for Kitty Hawk Life Saving Station #7. It served as the living quarters for the station keeper and is located right on the Beach Road in Kitty Hawk, NC between milepost 4.0 and 4.5. It is the perfect place if you are looking to relax and have a classic Outer Banks beach house experience. With this cottage, you are just steps away from the ocean....beach access is about a 200 foot walk to the corner! We have very quiet neighbors to the left, right, and behind us.
The cottage has a master bedroom with master bath, and additional bedrooms to spread out if you like. There is plenty of extra spaces to hang-out....on the rooftop deck, the front deck, the back deck, the screened sun-porch, the back yard, or under the cottage. There is also an outdoor shower with hot/cold water, washer and dryer, fully stocked kitchen (fridge, oven, microwave, dishes, pots, pans, and silverware) to make home-cooked meals as well as Nutri-Bullet for cold drinks and a Keurig coffee maker. We also have a laundry room with washer and dryer available for your use.
This is a very comfortable beach cottage with amazing views of the ocean. Our cottage has vintage and unique furnishings, as well as more modern amenities such as 2 flat-screen TVs, 2 DVD players, cable, WiFi, and a retro Atari game system. Nautical and beach decor is located throughout the cottage, and you will notice that there are books, board games and puzzles in just about every room and corner...including a few Rubiks cubes laying around! The main room also has a large collection of DVDs for your viewing pleasure. Many of the guests who stay at this cottage have been been coming for over 20+ years, and many of them say that they love the comfortable feeling as well as how close the cottage is to the beach and the ocean views.
If there is only one thing you do if you stay with us.....we highly recommend you get up early, grab some coffee or tea, and watch the sunrise over the ocean from the rooftop deck. It is a memory not soon to be forgotten.
We also have a completely fenced-in backyard and well-behaved dogs are allowed on a case-by-case basis. Sorry, no cats. There will be an additional $75 fee per dog. Please watch over your dog at all times so that they are safe and will not get into anything or destroy furniture or bedding. Also you will be responsible to pick-up after your dog, or pay for any damage done to the home or furnishings by your dog.
We also have a small shed that has beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and assorted beach toys. Please feel free to use them during your stay!
HISTORY
This is a older Outer Banks home and used to be the station keepers house for Kitty Hawk Life Saving Station #7. It served as the living quarters for the station keeper and personnel and for many years was simply known as The Station Keepers House. In 1992 the owners changed its named to Serendipity and is has been called that ever since.
THINGS TO NOTE
Please ensure you read all of the house rules before requesting to book.
Guests will also receive a rental agreement to review and eSign.
There is a video camera in the car port area with the audio disabled.
This is an older home, and many of the doorways are low. The master bedroom is a pretty decent size, but the other bedrooms are relatively small. There are no closets in any of the bedrooms, but there are dressers and areas to hang clothes. You will find that you live out on the decks when it is warm, or in the enclosed sun porch when its rainy.
We love our cottage, but like any home or place you stay at...it will not be right for everyone. The cottage is 70+ years old, very clean, full of character, comfort, charm, and history. However, if you are looking for everything to be absolutely perfect, no imperfections anywhere, granite counter tops, and bamboo hardwood floors....then this home would probably not be a good fit for you. Our home is a clean, comfortable, and classic OBX beach cottage. If your looking to stay in a unique cottage, in a great beach town, and have a classic Outer Banks beach vacation experience....then this is the cottage for you.
Sleeping Configuration
Master Bedroom
1 queen bed
It has an attached master bath.
Bedroom #2
1 queen bed
Ocean views and a dresser for clothes.
What this place offers
Washing Machine
Hair Dryer
Paper Towels
Air Conditioning
Full Kitchen
Mini fridge
Gas Grill
Balcony
High Speed Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
Smart TV
Security Cameras
Nearby activities
Scuba diving or snorkeling
Fishing Charters
Surfing
Kitesurf
Golf
Miniature Golf
Swimming
Fishing
Suitability
No events allowed
No smoking allowed
No Parking
There is parking for 2 vehicles.
Meet The Host
Mike
Owner
Hi - we're Mike and Nicole! We have been married since 2007 and have one child - our Doberman. We're outdoorsy types and love to hike, mountain climb, ski, kayak, and of course, go to the beach!
We will both happily work the day-to-day job of making sure that you are comfortable and enjoying your time when you're at Serendipity OBX or Grizzly Cabin White Mountains. We want you to have your best vacation every time you come to stay.
We are very familiar with the White Mountains, and can give you recommendations for attractions, dinner, breakfast, hiking, skiing, or answer any questions that you may have. We will always be available to you. We're easily accessible, as both of us receive notifications when a new message is sent to us, and usually respond within an hour.
We will both happily work the day-to-day job of making sure that you are comfortable and enjoying your time when you're at Serendipity OBX or Grizzly Cabin White Mountains. We want you to have your best vacation every time you come to stay.
We are very familiar with the White Mountains, and can give you recommendations for attractions, dinner, breakfast, hiking, skiing, or answer any questions that you may have. We will always be available to you. We're easily accessible, as both of us receive notifications when a new message is sent to us, and usually respond within an hour.
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Member since: February 2018
Speaks: English
Response rate: 100%
Response time: within a few hours
Scenic views
Beach view
Ocean view
Location
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Getting around
Just steps from the beach! The beach and ocean are right in front of the house, and beach access is about 200 feet at the corner! Walking distance to two great restaurants (Black Pelican and Hurricane Mo's), and 7-Eleven. Taxis/Ubers are very cheap in the Outer Banks.
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Guests
1 guest, 1 pet
Adults
Over 18 years of age
1
Children
0-17 years of age
0
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Policies and Rules
Check In: 3PM - Flexible
Guests will receive a code for the lock after the rental agreement has been signed, and security deposit and payments have been confirmed/received.
Check Out: 10AM
Minimum age limit for renters: 25
24 years old
Maximum occupancy: 2
Max 2 people.
House Rules
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1. In order to get your booking approved, you will need to have a completed AirBnB profile, verified email/phone/government ID, and profile picture showing your face. Minimum age to rent is 25 for the responsible party. Guests need to have positive reviews from other hosts in order to reserve this cottage.
2. Bring your own linens, pillows, bath towels, beach towels, and blankets. There are 2 queen beds.
3. Do not access the roof from the top deck under any circumstances. It is your responsibility to ensure that no one attempts to access the roof under any circumstances.
4. The cottage can accommodate a maximum of 2 people, 2 dogs, and 2 cars.
5. Parties are not allowed.
6. Do not smoke or vape in the house or the sun porch. Please note that if the cleaners determine that smoking occurred in the sun porch or house, you agree to pay $500 deep-cleaning charge for damages as outlined in our rental agreement.
7. If you use the gas grill, never leave it unattended. If you use the gas grill, please clean it after it has cooled off. If you bring your own portable grill, it can not be used in the car port, under the house, sun porch, or in the house and can only be used in the driveway or back yard at least 10 feet from the house.
8. Guests are not permitted to access the loft.
9. This cottage is listed as not suitable for children and infants. There are stairs, a loft ladder, roof-top deck, mini-blind cords and electrical outlets. If you are bringing children with you, it will be your responsibility to supervise them at all times to ensure their safety.
10. DOGS: If you bring a dog with you, you need to let us know about it first as there is a $75 per dog fee. Please note it is your responsibility to ensure the gates are closed and locked at all times, as well as to supervise your pet at all times for their safety. You are also responsible for picking up all dog poop and disposing of it in the garbage. Please note that if our cleaner reviews the backyard and sees that the dog poop was not picked up, you agree to pay a $100 fee to have a waste removal company pick up the dog waste. Dogs are also not allowed on the 2 couches in the main room.
11. Do not trespass on the neighbors' properties. We have year-round neighbors to the left, right, and behind and you need to respect their privacy and property. The backyard of Serendipity is fenced in so the property boundaries are very clear.
12. Candles , bonefires, and campfires are not permitted.
13. NO LIABILITY/INDEMNIFICATION/HOLD HARMLESS: The owners of the property do not assume liability for the loss, theft, damage or injury (or death) to persons or their personal property for any reason including pandemic/Covid19. Guests agree to indemnify and hold the owners harmless for any liabilities, theft, damage, cost or expense whatsoever arising from or related to any claim or litigation which may arise out of or in connection with Guests’ use and occupancy of the rental property, including but not limited to claims for personal injury or property damage/loss.
14. This rental requires a written rental agreement be reviewed, eSigned, and returned. To receive a copy of the agreement, please send an inquiry prior to sending a Booking Request. We reserve the right to cancel any Instant Booking where the guest refuses to eSign the rental agreement.
15. Check-out is 10:00am Eastern time. Please ensure you give yourself enough time to check-out by this time. Our cleaners arrive promptly. Failure to check-out by this time may result in a damages claim as it could impact the experience of the next guest.
16. Serendipity is NOT for everyone. This is a 70+ year old classic and historic Outer Banks cottage. We love our cottage, but like any home or place you stay at...it will not be right for everyone. The cottage is clean, full of character, comfort, charm, and history. However, if you are looking for everything to be absolutely perfect, no imperfections anywhere, not a grain of sand in the corners, granite counter tops, and bamboo hardwood floors, etc...then this home would probably NOT be a good fit for you. The secret phrase to book our beach cottage is: "Checkout time is 10am". There is a chance you may find some sand behind a table, or a mark on the wall from a guest that stayed with us 20+ years ago. If you have these kinds of expectations that everything is 100% perfect, then Serendipity would not be a good fit for you and there are plenty of other homes that can meet your needs. If your looking to stay in a unique, historic, and clean cottage, in a great beach town, and have a classic Outer Banks beach vacation experience....then this is the cottage for you!
17. There is a security video camera in the car port area pointed toward the driveway. The audio on this camera is disabled, but video recording is enabled.
18. CATS: Cats are not allowed. Anyone bringing a cat will incur a minimum of an additional $500 cleaning fee.
You're amazing - Thank you for reading all of the house rules!
1. In order to get your booking approved, you will need to have a completed AirBnB profile, verified email/phone/government ID, and profile picture showing your face. Minimum age to rent is 25 for the responsible party. Guests need to have positive reviews from other hosts in order to reserve this cottage.
2. Bring your own linens, pillows, bath towels, beach towels, and blankets. There are 2 queen beds.
3. Do not access the roof from the top deck under any circumstances. It is your responsibility to ensure that no one attempts to access the roof under any circumstances.
4. The cottage can accommodate a maximum of 2 people, 2 dogs, and 2 cars.
5. Parties are not allowed.
6. Do not smoke or vape in the house or the sun porch. Please note that if the cleaners determine that smoking occurred in the sun porch or house, you agree to pay $500 deep-cleaning charge for damages as outlined in our rental agreement.
7. If you use the gas grill, never leave it unattended. If you use the gas grill, please clean it after it has cooled off. If you bring your own portable grill, it can not be used in the car port, under the house, sun porch, or in the house and can only be used in the driveway or back yard at least 10 feet from the house.
8. Guests are not permitted to access the loft.
9. This cottage is listed as not suitable for children and infants. There are stairs, a loft ladder, roof-top deck, mini-blind cords and electrical outlets. If you are bringing children with you, it will be your responsibility to supervise them at all times to ensure their safety.
10. DOGS: If you bring a dog with you, you need to let us know about it first as there is a $75 per dog fee. Please note it is your responsibility to ensure the gates are closed and locked at all times, as well as to supervise your pet at all times for their safety. You are also responsible for picking up all dog poop and disposing of it in the garbage. Please note that if our cleaner reviews the backyard and sees that the dog poop was not picked up, you agree to pay a $100 fee to have a waste removal company pick up the dog waste. Dogs are also not allowed on the 2 couches in the main room.
11. Do not trespass on the neighbors' properties. We have year-round neighbors to the left, right, and behind and you need to respect their privacy and property. The backyard of Serendipity is fenced in so the property boundaries are very clear.
12. Candles , bonefires, and campfires are not permitted.
13. NO LIABILITY/INDEMNIFICATION/HOLD HARMLESS: The owners of the property do not assume liability for the loss, theft, damage or injury (or death) to persons or their personal property for any reason including pandemic/Covid19. Guests agree to indemnify and hold the owners harmless for any liabilities, theft, damage, cost or expense whatsoever arising from or related to any claim or litigation which may arise out of or in connection with Guests’ use and occupancy of the rental property, including but not limited to claims for personal injury or property damage/loss.
14. This rental requires a written rental agreement be reviewed, eSigned, and returned. To receive a copy of the agreement, please send an inquiry prior to sending a Booking Request. We reserve the right to cancel any Instant Booking where the guest refuses to eSign the rental agreement.
15. Check-out is 10:00am Eastern time. Please ensure you give yourself enough time to check-out by this time. Our cleaners arrive promptly. Failure to check-out by this time may result in a damages claim as it could impact the experience of the next guest.
16. Serendipity is NOT for everyone. This is a 70+ year old classic and historic Outer Banks cottage. We love our cottage, but like any home or place you stay at...it will not be right for everyone. The cottage is clean, full of character, comfort, charm, and history. However, if you are looking for everything to be absolutely perfect, no imperfections anywhere, not a grain of sand in the corners, granite counter tops, and bamboo hardwood floors, etc...then this home would probably NOT be a good fit for you. The secret phrase to book our beach cottage is: "Checkout time is 10am". There is a chance you may find some sand behind a table, or a mark on the wall from a guest that stayed with us 20+ years ago. If you have these kinds of expectations that everything is 100% perfect, then Serendipity would not be a good fit for you and there are plenty of other homes that can meet your needs. If your looking to stay in a unique, historic, and clean cottage, in a great beach town, and have a classic Outer Banks beach vacation experience....then this is the cottage for you!
17. There is a security video camera in the car port area pointed toward the driveway. The audio on this camera is disabled, but video recording is enabled.
18. CATS: Cats are not allowed. Anyone bringing a cat will incur a minimum of an additional $500 cleaning fee.
You're amazing - Thank you for reading all of the house rules!
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Payment Policy
50% at time of reservation.
Additional 50% balance due when within 30 days of arrival.
Additional 50% balance due when within 30 days of arrival.
Refundable Damage Deposit
Guests will be refunded their security deposit within 7 days of check-out. If damage has been done to the house, the amount needed to repair or replace the damage will be taken from the security deposit.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel before, but not including 5 days of your arrival date and receive a full refund.
Cancel 5 days or less before arrival date and receive 50% refund.
Cancel 5 days or less before arrival date and receive 50% refund.
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