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SERENITY AWAITS...AWESOME Reviews-1960's Cozy Ocean-Front and Fido Friendly too!

SERENITY AWAITS...AWESOME Reviews-1960's Cozy Ocean-Front and Fido Friendly too!

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Serenity with parking for two vehicles. and gated deck.
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Overview of SERENITY AWAITS...AWESOME Reviews-1960's Cozy Ocean-Front and Fido Friendly too!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Popular LocationSea Scape Golf Links7 min walk
  • Popular LocationParadise Fun Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationDuck Boardwalk9 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bunk Room

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Ocean-Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Ocean-view bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

SERENITY AWAITS...AWESOME Reviews-1960's Cozy Ocean-Front and Fido Friendly too!

This quaint and cozy 1960's beach front cottage has been lovingly updated with most modern conveniences while maintaining the serene cottage vibe for your enjoyment. As soon as you walk up to the front door and unlock the smart lock with your personal code, you enter into "Serenity" and see the beautiful Atlantic beckoning you. Classic board and batten walls and refinished original tongue and groove Southern pine floors fill the cottage with a nod toward a more simple and laid back time. Just perfect to enjoy your beach and ocean get-away. The sand and waves are only a few steps from the covered and gated porch.

Serenity Seaside is located at approximately mile post 2.5 on the beach road. The cottage is close to numerous restaurants, shopping and family fun activities, many within walking/biking distance. This location is also great for a couples only retreat, girls or guys get-away to spend time on the beach, shop, golf or fish.

Serenity Seaside will perfectly accommodate up to seven in three bedrooms. Two queen bedrooms includes one ocean-front and one semi-oceanfront, also with great ocean views. Each of these rooms also has ceiling fans. The third bedroom has a pyramid bunk bed, that can sleep up to three with an oscillating floor fan. All bedrooms are appointed with smart TVs. Sail off to sleep on premium mattresses and pillows, while listening to the surf.

Whip up your favorite meal or catch of the day with GE appliances and gorgeous Maui Quartz countertops and granite sink in the well-equipped kitchen. You won't miss a minute of the waves, during meal prep and clean up, as the kitchen has beautiful views of the beach.

Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered porch overlooking the Atlantic. Take a leisurely stroll on the beach to watch the sun rise, pelicans fly overhead and dolphin and fish play in the waves. Relax and rejuvenate at Serenity Seaside.

Relish your time off the beach in the comfortably furnished open living room with cozy slip covered furniture, large flat screen TV, bar area, board games and books. Keep cool with central air and ceiling and floor fans in all bedrooms. Enjoy your meals at a rustic white washed pine dining table overlooking the Atlantic or at the picnic table on the back porch. You just can't get closer to the sights, sounds and salty air of the beach than at Serenity Seaside Cottage.

Don't let one-bathroom home dissuade you from this cozy cottage. Enjoy the completely renovated bathroom, which includes a ship-lap shower while gazing at the waves roll in or enjoy the outside private shower with hot and cold water with sounds of the surf just over the dune line.

Conclude your day with a cocktail and stroll outside to the front gated deck to watch the magnificent colors of the OBX sunsets. Let your gaze drift to the night sky to see twinkling stars and planets overhead. A walk on the night beach beckons where ghost crabbing is always a favorite with the kids!

For the snorkeling aficionados, check out the British Steamer Mountaineer Wreck also known as the Wink's Wreck. It was stranded December 25th, 1852 and is located 100 yards offshore and approximately 100 yards South of the cottage. It's estimated at a depth of 10 to 30 feet. It's a local favorite and our son loves to dive "snorkel" the wreck! Google for Wink's Wreck or Kitty Hawk Mountaineer Steamer Wreck for more info.

Serenity Seaside is located within walking distance to Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar (Wedding Wire 2019 Couples' Choice Award Winner) serving a delicious nightly menu, including vegetarian options and stop by their wonderful Martini Bar. If eating the best burger on the beach in flip flops is on your bucket list, you are in luck and it's also within walking distance! Try Art's Place, featured in "Our State" magazine and winning Best Burger on the Beach, they serve a killer homemade breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy casual food and beverages on their "sway" bar with beautiful panoramic views of the Atlantic and live music in their "backyard".

Slow down and enjoy Serenity Seaside and all that the OBX has to offer. From shelling, fishing, soaking up the sun, surfing, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, biking, hiking in our maritime forests to taking a tour to see wild horses run free on the beaches....a week will fly by but you will be making memories that will last a lifetime.

The cottage has parking for two vehicles and is dog friendly. The renovated cottage includes an indoor washer and dryer for your convenience, updated bathroom with ship-lap shower and kitchen appliances. The cottage does not have a dishwasher, but clean up will be a breeze in the granite sink with Maui Quartz countertops overlooking the sand and waves. Free WiFi throughout the cottage with streaming YouTube-TV.

Please note you must be 27 years old to rent this cottage.

Linens are not included but owners offer a "No-Hassle" personal linen rental service (premium sheets & bath towel sets for each guest) for your convenience. Bath mat and kitchen towels are provided for your convenience at no charge. Please contact owner for more info.

This is a NON-SMOKING cottage.

Mid May through Mid-October - Cottage is available for weekly rentals from 4pm Saturday through 10 AM the following Saturday.

Other Months (April, May, October, November) Minimum 3 night stays, please contact us for specifics.

Things To Do:
If you want to explore all that the OBX has to offer, Serenity Seaside, located in Kitty Hawk, is just a short drive to Duck, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. You'll find many local restaurants, shops with that perfect souvenir, as well as, putt-putt golf and the always fun H2OBX Water Park. And what would summer be without ice cream....John's Drive-in is another OBX staple, just a short bike ride down the road from the cottage. Owned and operated by the same OBX family, it is in its 46th year, and has an awesome menu and free "puppy" cups if you bring Fido!

The beach, that wonderful merging of ocean and sand that seems so perfect will always be the draw, but there is another side to this strip of sand, another world of beauty and wonder waiting for the slightly adventurous. Don't forget to explore the four protected maritime forests located sound-side. Although they seem to be a world apart from the seashore, they are heavily forested but with easy trails, and they call out to be explored. A photographer's delight.

Take a short drive to Kill Devil Hills (about 5 miles from the cottage) and explore the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903 and taught the world to fly!

In Nags Head, about 10 miles from the cottage, you'll find the tallest living sand dune on the Atlantic coast and is a premier location for kites, sightseeing and sunsets, with a view arcing from the ocean to Roanoke Sound. A visitor center with museum and 360-foot boardwalk with exhibits explain the dune’s ecology and are a gradual entry to the massive dune field. Sandboarding is welcome with permit and hang-gliding is available through a vendor. Shoes and sun protection are recommended.

A binder in the cottage will provide additional information on things to do.

Property manager

Marsha Griffith & Dennis Crawford

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
A great place to run and play on the sand!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Dog Friendly - Maximum of 2 dogs considered.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Check-in: Late May through September: Saturday 4pm to Saturday 10am Other Months: Three day minimum
No cooking/grilling on porch/decks or under house. Please do not move grill.
We love our dogs....but they are not allowed on furniture/beds unless using a pet blanket that you provide. Thanks!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this vacation home is on the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Sea Scape Links Golf Course - 7 min walk
  • Sea Scape Golf Links - 7 min walk
  • Paradise Fun Park - 4 min drive
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 6 min drive
  • Duck Boardwalk - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Starbucks - 3 min drive
  • Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - 3 min drive
  • Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
  • Black Pelican Seafood Co. - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SERENITY AWAITS...AWESOME Reviews-1960's Cozy Ocean-Front and Fido Friendly too! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SERENITY AWAITS...AWESOME Reviews-1960's Cozy Ocean-Front and Fido Friendly too!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SERENITY AWAITS...AWESOME Reviews-1960's Cozy Ocean-Front and Fido Friendly too!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SERENITY AWAITS...AWESOME Reviews-1960's Cozy Ocean-Front and Fido Friendly too! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Sea Scape Links Golf Course, and Sea Scape Golf Links. Aycock Brown Welcome Center and Monument to a Century of Flight are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jack E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2023 marathon visit
Great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay at Serenity Awaits!
This was our second time staying at this property and we can't say enough how wonderful both the property and owner are. The house is in the perfect location, very clean and well maintained. The owner is incredibly sweet and just wonderful to work with. We are already booked for next year! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love Serenity
OMG Serenity was wonderful. It looks like the pictures and it was clean. Our fur babies love the back porch and we did to. I love the way they welcome your pets Marsha was really helpful and great to work with. I took my mom on this vacation she absolutely loved it. I hope to go back next year
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Winnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a Great Stay at Serenity
Serenity cottage is heaven on earth. This was my third stay at serenity and the weather was gorgeous all week. We spent most of our stay on the oceanfront covered porch relaxing, enjoying beautiful views and having our morning coffee admiring the most glorious of sunrises. Serenity has the best views and location on the beach. Marsha is a very gracious host and the cottage is always immaculate and very welcoming. I am already planning my next stay for 2024. Thanks to Marsha and Dennis for sharing Serenity with us as we made more special memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lou V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Southern Hospitality at it’s BEST
We just love the Serenity Cottage and the incredible hospitality offered by Marsha !!! This is our return trip to Serenity and my wife and I look forward to once again “coming home” to the Serenity Cottage in 2024.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marsha Griffith & Dennis Crawford

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Originally from the Midwest, specifically Missouri and Iowa, we are now fortunate to call the OBX home. Our jobs took us all over the country but when retiring from careers in the DC area, we knew we wanted to slow things down so we headed to the OBX. We had spent many wonderful family vacations here making memories and creating family traditions. Amazingly, we have been here almost 10 years and have enjoyed all that the community offers. We live in Kitty Hawk with our youngest son who attends college and our English Shepards, Summer and Molly. Our older boys with their wives live in Richmond and DC and still get to the beach often. We've got two young grandchildren who are learning to love the beach we look forward to making more family beach memories in Serenity.

Why they chose this property

Serenity Cottage evokes a time when life was slower and more relaxed. We purchased this cottage because it reminded us of our wonderful family vacation retreats in cozy quarters. Relax and take a breath, you will enjoy spending time on the beach looking for the perfect shell or building sand castles, reading, playing board games and reconnecting. We hope you'll enjoy the coziness and 60's vibe of this cottage while still having modern conveniences. Enjoy a private shower outside with the surf just over the dune line. Our cottage is family and dog-friendly (sorry, but no cats). Both front and back decks are gated for wandering toes and sandy paws. We hope you'll enjoy the slower pace of Serenity, gazing at the gorgeous ocean just outside your back door. You'll fall asleep listening to the surf and wake to a beautiful sunrise.

What makes this property unique

For your entire stay you will be right on the ocean, no big beach bags to pack or chairs to lug or hot cars to get into after a day at the beach. Just walk down your back steps and and you are on the beach. Wash off the sand in the outdoor private shower with dressing area while still listening to the surf over the dune line. You can see and hear the surf and beach birds from your covered porch. Watch the waves roll in and the tides come and go, you'll quickly get into the rhythm of the beach. Bring the family and relax! You will be ready to book your next vacation before you ever leave! Come, relax and enjoy. Because we live here, we can offer information from a local perspective and offer that "home-town touch" that most rental companies don't. We will be attentive but not intrusive to your unique needs. We also offer a private "no-hassle" linen service offering premium sheets and bath towel sets for each of your guests, one less thing you need to worry about. Have a question, just ask!
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