Classic, semi ocean front OBX cottage steps away from the beach.

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
$452 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Summary:
Salty Dog Beach Cottage
Semi-Oceanfront | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Pet-Friendly

Fabulous ocean views, seconds to the beach, and pet-friendly! Salty Dog is a charming semi-oceanfront beach cottage perfect for your next getaway. With a prime location just 75 feet from the beach via a private sand path, this beautifully decorated home is perfect for families and up to two of your dogs!

Why You'll Love Salty Dog
Morning Bliss: Enjoy your coffee on the covered front deck while watching the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean.
Evening Relaxation: Soak in the hot tub on the back porch while watching the sunset.
Convenient Location: Steps from the beach and next door to the famous John's Drive-In (open May–October). Don’t miss the local favorite Dolphin Boat and their famous milkshakes!
Pet-Friendly: Bring up to two mature dogs. The home is equipped with dog crates, bowls, toys, and even a convenient platform for dog baths.

House Layout:

Ground Level:
Covered parking for 3 cars
Steps to the covered entry
Utility room with washer & dryer
Fish cleaning station
Enclosed outdoor shower (perfect for dog baths!)

Main Level:
Open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area with TV and DVD player
Bedroom 1: Master Suite with Queen Bed, TV, private bath (shower), and access to the sun deck
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed with TV
Bedroom 3: Two bunk beds with TV
Full Hall Bath with tub
Front covered deck with ocean views and furniture
Back covered deck with hot tub

Additional Amenities
Pet-Friendly: Up to two mature dogs permitted (pet fee required)
Includes 2 dog crates (1 large, 1 medium), bowls, and toys
Beach Ready: Boogie boards, sand toys, beach chairs, and a beach buggy included
Technology: Internet/WiFi, Cable or Satellite TV
Comfort: A/C & Heat, Washer/Dryer, Ice Maker
Fully Equipped Kitchen: Dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, blender, mixer, toaster, pots, pans, serving dishes, and utensils
Outdoor Fun: Charcoal grill and deck furniture
Non-Smoking Home

Policies
Age Restriction: Must be 25 years or older to rent.
Pet Policy: Up to two mature dogs allowed (pet fee required).
Check-In/Out:
Weekly rentals are Saturday to Saturday during peak season.
Early check-in (1:00 PM) is available for an additional $125.
Provided:
Bed linens and bath sets
Bedspreads and pillows
Note: Blankets may not be included, so bring your own.
Not Provided: Paper products, cleaning supplies, or other indispensable items for your stay.
Restrictions:
No smoking.
Do not rearrange furniture or take it to the beach.
Do not relocate or modify electronic equipment.

Come experience the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure at Salty Dog Beach Cottage!

***NOTE: THIS HOUSE IS NOT ADVERTISED ON CRAIG'S LIST. Please be wary of anyone asking you to wire money; OBX Life Rentals NEVER asks our guests to wire money. ***

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1300 Sq Ft (121 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Gas Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower/tub Combination
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golf Privileges
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    12 Stairs To Reach Property Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Erica W.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    Great location! Cozy cottage that fit 6 of us for a long weekend. Place was clean. Each person was given 1 towel, 1 hand towel and 1 washcloth which worked for a long weekend, would suggest bringing your own if staying longer. No hair dryer or paper products are included in amenities, which fine for longer stays as you most likely would bring your own. Overall, it was a great place and right next door to John’s which had really good ice cream!

  • Phillip B.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    It was great to have a place that allowed us to bring the pup along as we always hate when we have to leave them behind.

  • Diane H.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 30, 2025

    Cute beach cottage that has everything you need to enjoy a stay at the ocean. Being pet-friendly was so appreciated. You can see the ocean waves rolling in and the dunes from the front window or by sitting on the large deck! The kitchen was well stocked with a nice coffee maker. Mike was quick to respond to any problems. The one downside was that the queen guest bed was really uncomfortable. It was soft and sagged in the middle.

  • Richard B.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    House was perfect. Easy beach access, clean, comfortable and close to everything.

  • Renee m.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Sep 17, 2025

    Great stay! The beach is right across the road, the price was fair, and Mike was quick to answer any questions.Be sure to bring basics like trash bags, toilet paper, soap, and dishwasher soap. The house is pet-friendly, so there was a slight dog smell at first, but we adjusted quickly.A quick refresh of the throw rug and maybe replacing or removing the dark carpet in the master could help eliminate pet smells and make the space feel even fresher.We’d happily stay again!

  • John F.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Nice house. Nice spot.

  • Danny M.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Location was great. Enjoyed the stay even with Hurricane Erin's 50mph gusts. Issues that could make the stay better. AC filter was the dirtiest I've ever seen. Probably been a year our two but luckily he had a spare so I replaced it. Check-in was 4 but cleaners showed up at 355. My girlfriend had cleaned everything except the bathrooms so they cleaned them. Dining table was bowed severely from one end to the other. Ad saig gas grill, it was charcoal. Biggest issue is ad said they had the Spectrum App. It wasn't even loaded on any tvs. I couldn't watch any channels such as espn, nflnet, and couldn't get any local channels such as 3,10,13 from hampton roads area. Dryer heated the laundry room up to about 110 because the dryer was discharging into the room. Hose was only a foot long so it had to be slowly worked onto the pipe as I moved the dryer in place while pulling the hose up with a child's beach toy (rake.) Hose was so short it couldn't be put on properly unless the washer was pulled out for access. I managed to get it on and dry my one load of my towels. Screen was partially out of screen door but I was able to push the rubber retainer back in. Loved the views, closeness to the ocean, icemaker, surround decks, etc. I'd rent it again because the pros outweighed the deficiencies. Should have gotten a partial refund of the pricey cleaning fee since they only did a 10min bathroom freshen up.

  • Roger L.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    Lovely view and close to whatever you need.

  • sara s.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    We had our family of 5 there with our dog. It was an amazing location, perfect amount of room and very clean! The place was perfect. I wish there was more ‘grass’ in the large back yard to walk our dog, but we managed.

  • Bobbi Y.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Having John's right next door was a concern before we got there but it was no problem at all. They have a good dolphin boat meal and the hushpuppies are really good! The house is a little small but was perfect for our family of 5 (would work for 10 people with double bunks in one room). It was very clean, and the bed linens provided were so cute and beachy themed! There are lots of beach toys, kites, corn hole, chairs and umbrellas, however, we opted to use our own umbrellas because we couldn't adjust the height of the two provided. There were 4-5 beach chairs that were useable but were starting to get a little rusty and missing the can holders. There's a new lounger and lawn chair available. The beach cart was difficult to get over the large dune, it kept wanting to tip because of the one small wheel on the front so I wouldn't count on that. This house is conveniently located close to The Wright Brothers Memorial, 3 of the 5 OBX lighthouses, and several great restaurants. We would highly recommend Tale of a Whale (early bird special 20% off is a great deal) and Miller's Waterfront restaurant if you are looking for a nice dinner. You can't go wrong with Duck Donuts and Surfin' Spoon either! OBX is definitely a beautiful vacation spot. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend this property to others!

  • Dave P.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

    Enjoyed the stay on a quick trip down to OBX. House was as advertised and overall a good value. Owner/manager was very good communicator. A few things of note. Kitchen is very small, only one cook please! Below the house, there is very little privacy at all from the neighbors hot tub and the restaurant next door. If you like your privacy, taking a shower downstairs will have you watching the neighbors in their hot tub. This could be easily solved by adding another two feet to the shower walls and frankly some privacy screening on the outside of the driveways. I will say the only thing that was disappointing was finding broken glass in the back yard sand area. I let the owner know and they said they would address it. Be very careful if you don't wear shoes back there or if you have pets.

  • Rachel L.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    We spent a girls weekend here and loved everything! From check in to check out and the amazingly short walk to the beach the process was great. Would definitely return with our families

  • Kris K.

    Submitted May 8, 2025

    Stayed Apr 20, 2025

    We liked the the view and the location, but wished for more comfortable furniture. The beds were too soft and we would have preferred a smaller sofa with a couple of upholstered chairs so we had options for sitting and watching TV. We also would have liked some directions for using the TV/Roku. We enjoyed the hot tub, the shower was good, the owner was quick to respond to our concerns. Overall, a good experience.

  • Lisa P.

    Submitted May 7, 2025

    Stayed Apr 28, 2025

    This was the perfect house for a small family. Great beach access, close to everything, clean, comfortable, kitchen stocked, and host was quick to respond to messages! We will definitely stay again

  • Christianne C.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Apr 13, 2025

    overall we had a lovely trip. the cleaners did not clean prior to our. arrival. they showed up to clean 2 hours after our check in so the place was a little messy. lots of sand on the floors and bathrooms not clean but nothing egregious. the cleaners then showed up 1/2 hr before check out creating unneccessary pressure to our already busy morning as they were parked right next to us watching us try to pack up and load the car. it was uncomfortable. the place also just a bit run down. like the safety rails on the bunk bed are held on by zip ties which seems unsafe. also half the property lists to one side almost 3 inches lower on one side of the house. while its likely safe enough it does give off the concern that the house is going to fall down. at least half of it. the location is nice and despite a few hiccups overall a nice enough stay.

  • Tonya P.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Love the beach access directly in front of house. View was awesome.

  • Vincent B.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Nice hot stay over the 4th weekend. Beaches were great, house was just right. Nice location.

  • Cynthia D.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay!

  • Rezarta X.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Great location. Property was clean. So close to the beach. Highly recommend.

  • Tracey W.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    We had a great stay. Everything in the house worked great. Loved the hot tub and the location next to John’s Drive In and across the street from beach access.

  • Amy F.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Super clean house directly across from the beach. Ocean views & breeze. Beds are comfortable, quality linens, central A/C that kept the house comfortable during a heat wave. Fully stocked kitchen. Good supply of beach items for use including chairs, umbrella, beach cart, toys, spike ball and cornhole. Would definitely stay again!

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$630+
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