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Gardner's Hut: Classic Oceanfront Cottage Escape

Beachfront vacation home near Kitty Hawk Beach

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Dining
Exterior
On the beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10106 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Scape Golf Links
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Kitty Hawk

On the beach.Your stay at this vacation home will put you steps from Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar and a 5-minute walk from Kitty Hawk Beach. Also, Sea Scape Golf Links is within half a mile (1 km) and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sea Scape Golf Links - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Aycock Brown Welcome Center - 1 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cosmos Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shore Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬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.

Gardner's Hut: Classic Oceanfront Cottage Escape

Upgrades for the 2023 Season: New carpeting, Fresh paint, New bedspreads, New window treatments, and New decor! (Updated photos coming soon!)

Classic Oceanfront Cottage
Don't miss this rare opportunity to stay in a classic Kitty Hawk cottage. Step into history—back into a much simpler time when the incredible ocean views were your best form of entertainment. You'll appreciate the modern amenities of this vintage home and you'll love being able to walk out onto the beach anytime you want.

Downstairs, there is plenty of parking space in the driveway along with 2 carports for covered parking. An outdoor shower makes it easy to rinse the sand off after a long day of playing on the beach. Enter the home through the covered porch on the first level. A cozy living area is the perfect place to gather around with your family and plan out your day. A fully stocked kitchen offers everything you need to prepare a delicious meal and the dining table makes a great spot for family dinners. To really embrace the classic cottage experience, step outside on your oceanfront covered deck and spend the day soaking in that ocean breeze.

When it's time to retire for the evening, choose between one of four relaxing bedrooms. Downstairs, there are two bedrooms each featuring a comfortable Queen bed. Upstairs, you'll find two rooms with Queen Beds and a Loft with 2 Twin Beds to provide plenty of sleeping options for the whole family! All bedrooms have access to a full bathroom on the first level.

Surrounded by Amenities and Attractions
Nestled along the beautiful dunes, Gardner's Hut is located near fun, local attractions, dining options, and shopping centers. Just steps away are two of Kitty Hawk's best restaurants—Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar (where you can enjoy a delicious seafood dinner) and Art's Place (the perfect location to grab a quick burger and cool drink on a hot summer day). For a fun family outing, challenge yourself at OBXscape Rooms in Southern Shores, bring on the competition at Turf's Up indoor sports arena in Kitty Hawk, or enjoy a relaxing game of putt-putt at Paradise Golf & Arcade. Take a day trip up to Corolla to see the wild Mustangs roam the beach or visit Hatteras Island to the South to see historic sites like the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station and the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. Whether you stay in Kitty Hawk or explore everything the Outer Banks has to offer, you'll always love coming back home to Gardner's Hut at the end of the day!

Beach Access: Footpath next to home

Property Layout:
Loft: 2 Twin Beds
Top-Level: 2 Queen Bedrooms
First-Level: Entry; Covered Porch; Living Area; Kitchen; Dining Area; Queen Bedroom; Queen Bedroom; Full Bathroom; Covered Oceanfront Deck
Ground-Level: 2 Carports; Driveway; Outdoor Shower

**Please note - There is no washer and dryer in this home. **

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free 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

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,136 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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

Rules

Family Groups Only. We (Seaside Vacations) are a vacation realty company and per NC real-estate laws a signed lease is required.
The beach gear rental credit is available May 22 - September 25, 2026 at participating homes only.
2026 Private Pool Dates: March 28 - October 23 Community Pool Dates: generally Memorial Day - Labor Day. Dates are approximate & are not guaranteed

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 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 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

428990

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gardner's Hut: Classic Oceanfront Cottage Escape to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.5 mi (38-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gardner's Hut: Classic Oceanfront Cottage Escape have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Gardner's Hut: Classic Oceanfront Cottage Escape to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gardner's Hut: Classic Oceanfront Cottage Escape offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gardner's Hut: Classic Oceanfront Cottage Escape?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Gardner's Hut: Classic Oceanfront Cottage Escape?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gardner's Hut: Classic Oceanfront Cottage Escape?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Gardner's Hut: Classic Oceanfront Cottage Escape have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Gardner's Hut: Classic Oceanfront Cottage Escape have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Gardner's Hut: Classic Oceanfront Cottage Escape to downtown Kitty Hawk?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Kitty Hawk.

Gardner's Hut: Classic Oceanfront Cottage Escape Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed every minute of our time in kitty hawk and being on the beach in this home was perfect

We enjoyed every minute of our time in kitty hawk
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation Home

Overall this turned out to be exactly what it described in the listing. Great location in a quiet setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nick p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice beach house

It was great to wake up and have the ocean just a few steps away.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location - Simple OBX Fun!

The location was perfect - right on the beach and close to everything. The home was cozy and perfect size and layout for a family. It was just my husband and I this time around, but we would be very comfortable there with our four adult children. Thanks for allowing us to enjoy your home!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location location!

Could not ask for a better view. Any questions were answered immediately. Off season is the best in OBX !! Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!!

This house is really beautiful with plenty of space. It is a short walk to the beach. We plan on going there again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Week

Exactly as depicted. Great view and comfortable home
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesomeness 👌 👏 👍

Wow...!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice Place

This was a smaller house compared to some of the surrounding properties but it provided everything we needed. The "bedrooms" were loosely named, the one with the twin beds was more of a loft with 2 beds inside of it, connection 2 other bedrooms. I did appreciate fans in all the rooms though. The second "bathroom" was a plumbed utility closet, but as 5 guys, we used it as a place to discretely do our business without gassing the rest of the house.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice but not as expected

The place was cute and the inside was very clean.The pictures were a little deceiving as the rooms were very very small. I think we were the first ones in the place for the season as the internet was not on and took a couple of days to have them turn it on, and the dishwasher was broken. We could not open any of the windows downstairs, they were either broken or missing screens. The outside was not picked up and looked a mess.It is a nice place but I don't think I will stay there again. A little expensive what it was and with the issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best beach house ever!!

Our stay was fabulous. The front porch sported our hammocks and gave us a relaxing way to listen to live music from the venues down the way. Back porch rocking was a pleasant serene start of the day with coffee and a great place to hose off after a fun day beach side. My whole family loved the cabin feel indoors and comfortable beds, plenty of space for a family of 8. Kitchen was amply stocked. How spacious the outdoor space was gave a feel of being the only ones on the island. One shower indoors didn’t bother us at all with the added garage full shower down under. Thanks for the stronger beach umbrella and chairs. It was an added touch. Will definitely come back to this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kim S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but not clean

Unfortunately the property needs some attention such as a deep spring cleaning, dust caked on ceiling fan, bread (saturated with rain water) on outside deck furniture, deck chairs blown and blocking entrance, unable to open or allow windows to be open due to being broken. Extra vacuum just left in living room. Had hoped for more for the price. Most Disappointing VRBO a rental I’ve had
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing !!!!

This vacation was everything we hoped for and more ! The house is the perfect location on the beach. You feel like you are in your own private little paradise due to the empty lot next door and the next door neighbors a good distance away however conveniently located close to all the stores including a Walmart a few minutes away ! We enjoyed beautiful sunrises where we saw dolphins swimming , walks on the beach searching for shells and so many laughs !! The house itself was perfect for our mother daughter Spring Break trip , the 4 bedrooms were nice sizes and the 2 hallway beds worked perfect for the kids . I myself enjoyed waking up and being able to look out at the ocean and see the sunrise from my bed !! The 7 of us often enjoyed breakfast( bagels from Barrier Island Bagels ) on the roomy covered back porch and sunsets sitting in the rocking chair on the front . Over all this house is charming and quaint and made for a very comfortable stay . We will definitely be back !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Old Nags Head Cottage

What an adorable charming older cottage! Location was great in Kitty Hawk, very close to alot amenities! Great ocean views and nice porch to look at ocean. Water was rough so didnt get any chance to get in ocean due to Hurricane off coast but nice still. Few issues with cottage were lamps were all very hard to get turned on, loose parts where bulb screws in, kitchen faucet squealed whenever in use(maintenance did come to fix but continued after about 24hrs again). Windows need cleaning very badly outside, covered in salt so bad could hardly see out them. I feel that this cottage needs some personal attention as far as maintenance issues, a little bit of trash and old used towel around house and dunes area. Mattresses on beds are pretty worn out as well. Cottage sleeps 10 people in beds but has a very small bathroom on first floor, second floor guests have to come down stairs to use bathroom. There is a bathroom that is accesible from outside but its pretty primitive down there. Would be hard if all bedrooms were full with bathroom situations. Pictures make cottage look bigger than it really is. Very small dining area with big table. A little bit of a trek thru dunes to get to ocean but manageable. All in all a good stay but it was only 3 of us, if it had been more than say 5 people could be very tight!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gavin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in

Amazing Location! Great spot! Property manager issues...

The house was amazing. The location is perfect. The beach access and having your own private area was phenomenol. Falling asleep and waking up to the sounds of the waves crashing is . The house has its quirks and 1 bathroom is tricky but doable. The lsiting says theres an outside bathroom but it was locked so we didnt have access. Not a killer but the listing didnt match the amenities. NOTE** if you check in after seaside vacations closes, youre SOL for the night. We got in around 10pm to find there was NO amenitirs package, no sheets, no toilet paper, nothing! With no one to contact adter hours we were stuck sleeping without sheets the first night and had to rush to the store for toiletries, etc. Definitely started the trip off on the wrong foot. Then the dishwasher was broken but no one told us. A mechanic came in without notice and there was a sign left on the dishwasher out of order. Was very unprofessional and a bit sketchy to come home and find someone had been through the house without warning. The management responded and met up with us the next morning. Offered a late checkout as a solution (but not discussed. Only offer). We worked with them and didnt cause a ruckus since the effects are minimal. But still not to the standards expected when spending so much money. Lastly, recommended to take a screenshot of the equip rental money included. When rented we had 35 per night only for it to be completely removed for our stayscreenshot of the rental money pD
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique R.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025