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Pura Vida: Water Views | Private Backyard

Vacation home near Outer Banks Beaches in Kill Devil Hills

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Exterior
Interior
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6197 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Paradise Fun Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Close to the beach.You'll find Outer Banks Beaches and Paradise Fun Park within a 15-minute walk of this Kill Devil Hills vacation home. Kitty Hawk Beach and Glazin' Go-Nuts are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Paradise Fun Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Children at Play Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Black Pelican - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pura Vida: Water Views | Private Backyard

From the spiral staircase and French doors to the unique layout and bonus spaces, Pura Vida delivers ALL the character that you don't always see in your average beach house. The charming backyard is a thoughtfully landscaped paradise, surrounded by mature vegetation for plenty of privacy. A well-maintained grass lawn is perfect for kids and yard games. Recently remodeled, the kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and gorgeous quartz countertops. The chef in the family will appreciate the five-burner gas range and the main level's open-concept layout, where they can still socialize even while preparing meals. After a day of fun in the sun, retreat to the newly updated primary suite that includes a private bath with jetted tub. It also features a cozy nook with daybed - the perfect spot for reading, catching up with work or an afternoon nap. Upstairs, the ship's watch provides an alternative sleeping option along with access to an expansive sun deck with views of the sound.

Pura Vida is within walking distance to the picturesque Bay Drive, where you'll find a multi-use path that runs for two miles along the soundside of Kill Devil Hills. It's the best place in town to walk, bike or simply enjoy a spectacular sunset while exploring the neighborhood. Launch your kayaks and other small vessels at the nearby Arch Street public sound access, just a five-minute walk away. Centrally located at Milepost 5.5 in Kill Devil Hills, you'll also be within a mile radius of coffee shops and popular dining options such as Chili Peppers Coastal Grill, Henry's and Trio. Bring your bicycles so you can bike to the Helga Street public beach access located half a mile away. For guests who prefer to drive to the beach, take advantage of ample free parking at the Hayman Blvd access just a mile from the house.

Can’t stay an entire week? Pura Vida offers short stays and flexible arrival/departure options for those who like to plan ahead. Reserve partial week stays (three-night minimum) months in advance, and choose any day of the week for check-in and check-out.

No pets allowed. No smoking/vaping.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,118 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

2821

Pura Vida: Water Views | Private Backyard Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay in Kitty Hawk. The house and neighborhood were so much nicer than we expected. We only brought 4 people with us this time, but we could have easily brought other members of our family without feeling like we were always right on top of each other. There is a huge family space for us to eat meals, play games and to just hang out and relax. My wife enjoyed the many reading nooks where she could disappear to have her morning quiet time, and my kids enjoyed being able to disappear up into the upper most room via the spiral staircase.The location was phenomenal. Navigating the area was a breeze, and the neighborhood was so quiet. From the top floor deck, we could see the ocean to our left as well as a greater view of the bay to our right. There is an actual bike path at the end of the road that we used to bike the 5 miles straight to the Wright Brothers Memorial. Along the path were many opportunities to sit out over the water.We came over New Years, and the nearby town of Manteo had a great family friendly celebration. We enjoyed their 8:00 firework show over the water and then returned to the house and enjoyed another set of firework shows from the upper deck at midnight.We were not there to watch TV (except for the countdown to midnight), but we did have issues with the remotes (possibly mixed up and in the wrong rooms). I’m not the most tech savvy person, but this was not a problem since I could control the TVs through my phone. The wifi was
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home is beautiful and well equipped. My family loved the kitchen. A couple of things that could use some attention. The towels at Motel 6 are better than the thin white,old towels we had. Only one kitchen towel. The bathtub/jet tub in the master across from kitchen needs to be cleaned. The jets have black mold, one quick Clorox should fix that. And the trash bags were cheap and not for a kitchen trash and recycling. We’d come back if we knew they took care of a couple of things. It was a great location just a 5 minute walk to my friends beautiful home/pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great! Lovely neighborhood, close proximity to everything, beautiful home! Water pressure was very low, but that seems to be very common at the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Pura Vida was amazing! The house was clean and beautifully decorated. The kitchen had everything we needed yo cook dinner. We walked to the sound at night to watch the sunset and the ocean beach is just a short drive from the house. Would definitely stay here again! Restaurants and grocery stores nearby too.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

KRISTAL B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house!

Loved the house and was very spacious. Wish it had more towels and dish rags. We traveled by plane and wish the house supplied some beach chairs and umbrella. Other than that it was a perfect stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penni M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the rental

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

First time in OBX. The house was perfect! Great layout, very spacious and good location. It would be a short walk to the beach but we chose to drive because of the threat of storms! Definitely coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023