Walk to beach before breakfast: 560 feet over the boardwalk and through the sea oats, then home for coffee on the east facing deck, salt air still in your hair. This dog friendly beach cottage in Kill Devil Hills sleeps 8, with a king bed facing an electric fireplace and a game table that rescues rainy afternoons. Your family vacation starts on the sand, and the Wright Brothers Memorial is a five minute stroll away.



ABOUT THIS SPACE

Admiral's Watch is a single level cottage on pilings, built for easy beach days: sand off, snacks out, everyone under one roof. Inside there are no stairs at all, and every bedroom is a few steps from the great room.



Sleeping (4 bedrooms, 5 beds, sleeps 8)

- Primary suite: king bed with memory foam, an electric fireplace, a 40" Roku TV, a sound machine, a closet, and a reading corner.

- Front queen: memory foam, a 32" TV, a sound machine, a closet, and two windows for morning light.

- Rear queen: memory foam, a 32" Roku TV, a sound machine, a closet, and a door to the second keyless entrance.

- Bunk room: a pyramid bunk with a twin over a full, an electric fireplace, and ocean-themed bedding. Kids will argue over the top.



The great room and kitchen

The open-concept great room is where the group gathers: a 50" Roku TV with a DVD/Blu-ray player, two sofas, two conversation chairs, and another electric fireplace. The Infinity Gaming Table is the showstopper. Kids and teens have loved this touch-screen game table on rainy days, and board games, puzzles, a game console, and books are close at hand.



The kitchen is stocked for real cooking: dishwasher, oven, electric stove, microwave, four-slice toaster, blender, rice maker, kettle, sharp knives, a full spice rack, and children's dinnerware. The Keurig Duo Plus coffee bar means the first cup needs no decision. A breakfast bar looks onto the dining area, where a solid wood table seats 8.



Outside and extras

The east facing deck seats 8, with built-in bench seating along the L-shaped rail and Adirondack chairs, and it catches the first sun of the day. Rinse off at the outdoor shower, with hot and cold water, before you come inside. There are two full bathrooms, linens and towels, a washer with a drying rack (no dryer), central air and heat, fast wifi (285 Mbps), and a dedicated workspace.



LOCATION & WHAT'S NEARBY

You are in Kill Devil Hills, in the heart of the Outer Banks, with the beach, the Memorial, and the pier all close to the front door.

- Asheville Drive beach access: 560 feet away. Cross the beach road and take the walkway over the dune to the Atlantic.

- Wright Brothers National Memorial: a five minute walk. Granite monument, flight line, and visitor center on US 158 near milepost 7.5.

- Avalon Pier: about half a mile. Pier fishing, an arcade, live music, and a great sunrise view.

- Awful Arthur's: just across from Avalon Pier, for raw oysters and a beach shop for anything you forgot.

- Outer Banks Brewing Station: less than a mile away, for dinner after the beach.

- Outer Banks Family YMCA: about five minutes south in Nags Head (3000 S. Croatan Highway, milepost 11).

- Jockey's Ridge State Park: a short drive south in Nags Head, a giant sand dune park with trails, kite flying, and hang gliding.

- Bodie Island Lighthouse: about 20 minutes (16 miles) south. Climbs are seasonal, so check the National Park Service calendar.

- Also close by: mini golf, golf, shops, Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills, and wild horse tours.



WHO THIS HOME IS BEST FOR

- Beach families: a bunk room, a game table, children's dinnerware, and a short route to the sand keep a family vacation easy.

- Dog owners: dogs are welcome with advance approval, and the beach is close for dawn and dusk walks. Message us before booking.

- Multi-generational groups: single level inside, a table for 8, and four bedrooms give everyone room to gather and recharge.

- Couples and friends: a king bed by the fireplace, a deck for slow mornings, and a pier and brewery nearby.

- History fans and anglers: the first flight site is a five minute walk, and Avalon Pier is half a mile away.

- Remote workers: fast wifi and a dedicated workspace for off-season stays near the ocean.



GUEST ACCESS

Check in on your own schedule. Both entrances use secure keyless entry with a code made for your stay, so there are no keys to pick up or return. You have the whole cottage, the deck, and the outdoor shower. The cottage sits on pilings, so there are exterior stairs up to the deck and front door; inside, everything is on one level. Your stay includes complimentary guest access to the Nags Head YMCA. Its pool and facilities belong to the YMCA, not the cottage, so check current hours with them or message us.



PARKING

Free on-site parking is on the concrete drive beneath the cottage, so you can unload bags and beach gear close to the stairs up to the front door. Planning to bring a trailer or several vehicles? Message us before you arrive and we will confirm what fits.



HOUSE RULES

- Sleeps up to 8 guests, and the primary renter must be at least 24 years old.

- No parties or events.

- Check-in is after 4 PM and check-out is by 10 AM.

- Dogs are welcome case by case with advance approval and a pet fee. Please message us before you book.

- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed. Please do not disable them.

- Exterior security cameras are on the property.

- Please treat the home as you would your own and leave it tidy for the next guests.



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