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The recently-built, townhouse-style cottage features 12-foot ceilings, a 700-square foot living room, wood floors, and custom tile work.

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It's 2 miles to the closest beach, but walking and biking paths are just outside the door and the host offers free use of bikes and kayaks. Nestled among tall trees, with a sprawling deck overlooking the reserve, this two-bedroom Franklin's Tower cottage feels more like a nature retreat than a beach house. This 1,890-acre maritime forest comes with great opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking, and bird-watching. For a more serene stay, head to the opposite side and the Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve. Much of the Kitty Hawk rental market is focused on beach access, which means houses are often packed closely together, on small lots, and with little privacy. It's a short drive or bike ride to the beach.Įnjoy easy access to the beach at Kitty Hawk and all the Outer Banks has to offer.īook this Outer Banks vacation rental on Vrbo

Skylights keep things bright, while a screened-in front porch is great for relaxing. The split-level home features hardwood floors throughout, with an open-plan living/dining room and kitchen downstairs, and the bedroom (with a King-sized bed) and bathroom upstairs. This quaint, quiet one-bedroom cottage, dubbed Charlotte's Daughter, is within walking distance of the island's only village, a charming hub of local restaurants, bars, and shops. Most of the island is National Seashore, which means miles of protected, undeveloped coastline and pristine, uncrowded stretches of sand. But once you're here, it feels world's away from the bustling beaches of the central Outer Banks.

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Yes, Ocracoke Island is far - a long drive, plus a ferry ride (or about three hours' travel time from Kitty Hawk) to reach this southern tip of the Outer Banks. This island boasts miles of protected, undeveloped coastline. Two are ensuites, featuring King-sized beds, and one bathroom boasts a Jacuzzi tub. A fully fenced yard makes this home ideal for dog owners and/or those with small children. Tasteful, contemporary furnishings in the living areas give way to brighter, beachier decor in the three bedrooms. A large covered deck (one of two) offers even better water views. Thoroughly updated, the home features a sprawling, open-plan living/dining room and gourmet kitchen on the third level, affording ocean vistas from nearly every window. In the heart of the action and just across the street from the beach sits this home with superb ocean views. The town of Kitty Hawk is one of the Outer Banks' most popular year-round destinations, teeming with local bars and restaurants and attractions like the bustling Kitty Hawk Pier. Rating: This home, which is operated under an established local vacation rental company, is not yet rated the company has an average Airbnb rating of 4.5.

Homes are available to book in the coming months, as of publishing.Įnjoy ocean views from nearly every window.

Each property has appealing amenities for a beach vacation such as private pools, hot tubs, decks with water views, and locations within walking distance of the beach.

All are highly-rated Airbnb and Vrbo listings with a review score of 4.5 or higher.

Each property is priced between $97 and $441 per night (though that is subject to change during the peak summer season).

Or, on Vrbo, the home follows protocols such as being cleaned with disinfectant, contactless check-in, and a minimum 1-day vacancy between guest stays.

Each home is committed to Airbnb's Enhanced Clean program, a five-step cleaning process developed in partnership with health and hospitality experts.

Listings are on Airbnb or Vrbo for the entire home, cottage, or stand-alone apartment to avoid interaction with owners or other guests, and guarantee social distancing.The best vacation rentals in the Outer Banks were selected based on the following criteria: From cozy vintage cottages to massive new-builds, and at price points to fit every budget, these are some of the best vacation rentals that make it easy to appreciate this special place. Yet even with this explosive growth, the Outer Banks manages to retain its natural beauty and charm. In recent years, ramshackle single-story beach cottages have given way to multi-level houses, fancy restaurants, gourmet stores, and kitschy shops. This once low-key destination has since boomed in popularity thanks to wide white-sand beaches, affordable vacation rentals, proximity to large East Coast cities, and a popular Netflix show bearing the same name. I've vacationed every year in the Outer Banks - often shortened to OBX - since I was a teenager.