SERENITY AWAITS...AWESOME Reviews-1960's Cozy Ocean-Front and Fido Friendly too!

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
$626 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

This quaint and cozy 1960's beach front cottage has been lovingly updated with most modern conveniences while maintaining the serene cottage vibe for your enjoyment. As soon as you walk up to the front door and unlock the smart lock with your personal code, you enter into Serenity and see the beautiful Atlantic beckoning you. Classic board and batten walls and refinished original tongue and groove Southern pine floors fill the cottage with a nod toward a more simple and laid back time. Just perfect to enjoy your beach and ocean get-away. The sand and waves are only a few steps from the covered and gated porch.

Serenity Seaside is located at approximately mile post 2.5 on the beach road. The cottage is close to numerous restaurants, shopping and family fun activities, many within walking/biking distance. This location is also great for a couples only retreat, girls or guys get-away to spend time on the beach, shop, golf or fish.

Serenity Seaside will perfectly accommodate up to seven in three bedrooms. Two queen bedrooms includes one ocean-front and one semi-oceanfront, also with great ocean views. Each of these rooms also has ceiling fans. The third bedroom has a pyramid bunk bed, that can sleep up to three with an oscillating floor fan. All bedrooms are appointed with smart TVs. Sail off to sleep on premium mattresses and pillows, while listening to the surf.

Whip up your favorite meal or catch of the day with GE appliances and gorgeous Maui Quartz countertops and granite sink in the well-equipped kitchen. You won't miss a minute of the waves, during meal prep and clean up, as the kitchen has beautiful views of the beach.

Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered porch overlooking the Atlantic. Take a leisurely stroll on the beach to watch the sun rise, pelicans fly overhead and dolphin and fish play in the waves. Relax and rejuvenate at Serenity Seaside.

Relish your time off the beach in the comfortably furnished open living room with cozy slip covered furniture, large flat screen TV, bar area, board games and books. Keep cool with central air and ceiling and floor fans in all bedrooms. Enjoy your meals at a rustic white washed pine dining table overlooking the Atlantic or at the picnic table on the back porch. You just can't get closer to the sights, sounds and salty air of the beach than at Serenity Seaside Cottage.

Don't let one-bathroom home dissuade you from this cozy cottage. Enjoy the completely renovated bathroom, which includes a ship-lap shower while gazing at the waves roll in or enjoy the outside private shower with hot and cold water with sounds of the surf just over the dune line.

Conclude your day with a cocktail and stroll outside to the front gated deck to watch the magnificent colors of the OBX sunsets. Let your gaze drift to the night sky to see twinkling stars and planets overhead. A walk on the night beach beckons where ghost crabbing is always a favorite with the kids!

For the snorkeling aficionados, check out the British Steamer Mountaineer Wreck also known as the Wink's Wreck. It was stranded December 25th, 1852 and is located 100 yards offshore and approximately 100 yards South of the cottage. It's estimated at a depth of 10 to 30 feet. It's a local favorite and our son loves to dive snorkel the wreck! Google for Wink's Wreck or Kitty Hawk Mountaineer Steamer Wreck for more info.

Serenity Seaside is located within walking distance to Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar (Wedding Wire 2019 Couples' Choice Award Winner) serving a delicious nightly menu, including vegetarian options and stop by their wonderful Martini Bar. If eating the best burger on the beach in flip flops is on your bucket list, you are in luck and it's also within walking distance! Try Art's Place, featured in Our State magazine and winning Best Burger on the Beach, they serve a killer homemade breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy casual food and beverages on their sway bar with beautiful panoramic views of the Atlantic and live music in their backyard.

Slow down and enjoy Serenity Seaside and all that the OBX has to offer. From shelling, fishing, soaking up the sun, surfing, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, biking, hiking in our maritime forests to taking a tour to see wild horses run free on the beaches....a week will fly by but you will be making memories that will last a lifetime.

The cottage has parking for two vehicles and is dog friendly. The renovated cottage includes an indoor washer and dryer for your convenience, updated bathroom with ship-lap shower and kitchen appliances. The cottage does not have a dishwasher, but clean up will be a breeze in the granite sink with Maui Quartz countertops overlooking the sand and waves. Free WiFi throughout the cottage with streaming YouTube-TV.

Please note you must be 27 years old to rent this cottage.

Linens are not included but owners offer a No-Hassle personal linen rental service (premium sheets & bath towel sets for each guest) for your convenience. Bath mat and kitchen towels are provided for your convenience at no charge. Please contact owner for more info.

This is a NON-SMOKING cottage.

Mid May through Mid-October - Cottage is available for weekly rentals from 4pm Saturday through 10 AM the following Saturday.

Other Months (April, May, October, November) Minimum 3 night stays, please contact us for specifics.

Things To Do:
If you want to explore all that the OBX has to offer, Serenity Seaside, located in Kitty Hawk, is just a short drive to Duck, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. You'll find many local restaurants, shops with that perfect souvenir, as well as, putt-putt golf and the always fun H2OBX Water Park. And what would summer be without ice cream....John's Drive-in is another OBX staple, just a short bike ride down the road from the cottage. Owned and operated by the same OBX family, it is in its 46th year, and has an awesome menu and free puppy cups if you bring Fido!

The beach, that wonderful merging of ocean and sand that seems so perfect will always be the draw, but there is another side to this strip of sand, another world of beauty and wonder waiting for the slightly adventurous. Don't forget to explore the four protected maritime forests located sound-side. Although they seem to be a world apart from the seashore, they are heavily forested but with easy trails, and they call out to be explored. A photographer's delight.

Take a short drive to Kill Devil Hills (about 5 miles from the cottage) and explore the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903 and taught the world to fly!

In Nags Head, about 10 miles from the cottage, you'll find the tallest living sand dune on the Atlantic coast and is a premier location for kites, sightseeing and sunsets, with a view arcing from the ocean to Roanoke Sound. A visitor center with museum and 360-foot boardwalk with exhibits explain the dune’s ecology and are a gradual entry to the massive dune field. Sandboarding is welcome with permit and hang-gliding is available through a vendor. Shoes and sun protection are recommended.

A binder in the cottage will provide additional information on things to do.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M) Vegetarian Dining Options Water-efficient Showers Only Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Tennis On Site Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Ocean On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    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 : 7

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Review Review

  • Anne K.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 27, 2025

    location can't be beaten, beautiful view across the beach. comfortable beds and everything you could possibly need

  • Gina K.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2025

    Stayed Nov 3, 2025

    This is our 4th year staying at Serenity. Marsha is wonderful to work with and very sweet. I wish I could give her beautiful cottage 10 Stars!!! Her place is immaculate and cozy. The beach view from inside her cottage is spectacular. There is no place like Serenity She has everything you need to make you feel at home.

  • Mary Ann T.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 14, 2025

    Very nice. Clean and everything we needed. The weather was not good but we enjoyed our stay. Close to good restaurants

  • Lisa T.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Our 4th visit to this amazing spot right on the beach. They’ve thought of everything; a perfectly cozy cottage. We love it and the area restaurants.

  • Jessica D.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    We always enjoy our stay at Serenity and every time it is hard to leave! Looking forward to coming back next year!

  • Dawn M.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Cottage was just as advertised. Cute and comfortable. Kitchen well stocked with everything you need to cook your meals.The view was amazing. Marsha is a fantastic host.Would definitely recommend and I would love to come back in the future.

  • Frank M.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    My family could not have been more satisfied with our stay at Serenity. It is a throw back to a simpler time but has everything you could want in a beach house. No detail has been left out. Simply wonderful!

  • Debra V.

    Submitted May 8, 2025

    Stayed Apr 28, 2025

    We are retired and have stayed in several different short term rentals over the past few years. This is the only one that we have revisited. We love the location, the cottage, and the personal attention that we get from Marsha. It’s a 10 in all categories for us!

  • Scott S.

    Submitted Apr 23, 2025

    Stayed Apr 19, 2025

    We agreed that we would never even consider another property. This was perfect. Steps to the beach, covered porch where we spent most of our time when not on the beach. Great kitchen, room to sleep six. Simply an amazing experience!

  • Jeff W.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    A beautiful, well-maintained property with a great beach / ocean/ sunrise view. Comfortable & modern, as well as convenient to many areas of the Outer Banks. Very friendly hosts with great communication. Would definitely recommend this property.

  • Pidge M.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Apr 7, 2025

    We totally enjoyed being at Serenity. Did a lot of eating, some shopping,a bit of sightseeing but mostly…..Nothing! It was fabulous!!

  • Adrienne R.

    Submitted Apr 8, 2025

    Stayed Mar 29, 2025

    My family and I had a great week at Serenity! Communication with Marsha was effortless & quick. The cabin was immaculate - we often feel the need to clean a place when we arrive, but the detail given to Serenity helped us feel right at home!The beach access, views, outdoor shower, and pretty nearly any household item you could possibly need made this - HANDS DOWN! - our favorite place to stay in OBX!I could truly go on & on about our time here, but I will end this with simply BOOK IT! - no need to ponder if it is really worth the 10/10 reviews... it is! Enjoy!

  • Lynnette W.

    Submitted Dec 10, 2024

    Stayed Dec 2, 2024

    It was absolutely our favorite vacation EVER

  • Gina K.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2024

    Stayed Nov 26, 2024

    Beautiful cottage on the ocean. This was our 3rd visit. We love Novembers. The weather was perfect and as always Serenity was spotless and inviting. Marsha is amazing. She had everything we needed to make our turkey and ham for Thanksgiving. There was great communication with Marsha before our stay. Our kids were able to body surf and there were plenty of dolphins for us to watch. Outdoor shower was also perfect. Thank you Marsha for another amazing stay in your beautiful beach cottage. Marsha is a w

  • Megan L.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 26, 2024

    We love staying here so much we come back every year. You simply can't beat this little beach house and the owner is just wonderful.

  • paige b.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    Serenity Awaits is our favorite place to go on the outer banks. this year we invited friends to join us and it was loved by all. Marsha is a wonderful and caring host. we will be back next year. Thank you Marsha!

  • Mary Ann T.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 19, 2024

    Nice place. Close to everything.

  • charisse k.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    Excellent location, right on the beach. Clean, cozy and comfortable.

  • Jessica D.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    We love everything about Serenity! This is our second stay and was even better than the last. We took our dogs for the first time and they had a blast. Can’t wait to come back next year!

  • Wendy R.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Serenity. Marsha was great to work with and you can tell her pride in ownership and care of her cottage. Many sweet touches and great communication. The view was amazing and the cottage very clean and comfortable. We hope to visit again!

  • Eric R.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    We had a terrific time at Serenity. The place is perfect and the proximity to the beach cannot be beat. The home has everything you need for a relaxing vacation. In addition, it’s a short drive to stores, restaurants, and anything else you could possibly need. Thank you Marsha for being an amazing host!

  • Christian R.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    The property provides direct beach access which is very convenient with young kids. Everything within the house came as advertised. The house was well cleaned upon our arrival. The host provided excellent friendly communication leading up to and throughout our stay. We would definitely stay here again!

  • Melissa D.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Was our second stay at Serenity and will not be our last!!! Everything was perfection!!! Thanks so much Marsha we will be back!

  • Cathy G.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    This sweet cottage is a perfect location for enjoying a relaxing beach get away. It’s close to many entertainment venues yet is located just far enough away to ensure peace & quiet as well as uncrowded beaches. The home is compact in size but has everything we could possibly need!! The owner has taken care to add so many special touches that it doesn’t feel like the usual rental but instead is like being a guest in a friends home! The kitchen is very well equipped with most anything you might need. The bed and pillows in the master were very comfortable and the linens provided by their private linen service were high end quality making for a great nights sleep! Each bedroom is equipped with a nice size flat screen smart TV. The back covered porch has a locking gate and picture perfect views of the beach/ocean with plenty of seating and a picnic table. The house sits mere yards from the beach! You walk off the deck steps straight onto the sandy walkway! I will mention that this pathway does take you up and over a large sand dune. If you have mobility issues it could be a challenge. But the good news here is that the public beach access is directly next door and is a much flatter approach to the beach if the dunes are too much for you. The owner has beach chairs and a few sand toys available. There are plenty of interesting books, games, puzzles, and information pamphlets to browse plus many unexpected “extras” like binoculars, a crockpot etc. You won’t a find better place!

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$626+
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