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Hello fellow travelers and beach lovers! During the real estate boom I saved this little, decrepit 1951 cottage by the sea from being bulldozed by home builders that wanted to add another huge rental machine to the Outer Banks. Everyone thought I was crazy and some days I thought the same!
The cottage had been neglected for years so I started the long process of reviving it to it's former self. I replaced the roof, the plumbing, windows and the electrical system. I tore out walls and found 2 time capsules from the 1960's! I updated the kitchen, added a washer/dryer and refinished most of the 65 year old wood floors, just to name a few of the projects accomplished!
It has been a labor of love, a serious learning experience in "This Old House" improvements and all in all a beautiful/crazy adventure creating wonderful place for my guests to make memories.
I have lived on the Outer Banks for 20 years and am very passionate about the natural beauty of the area. I adore helping my guests find a great restaurant, cool activity or just a peaceful spot to watch an amazing sunset over the water and love sharing my little cottage with so much beach history with others.
The cottage had been neglected for years so I started the long process of reviving it to it's former self. I replaced the roof, the plumbing, windows and the electrical system. I tore out walls and found 2 time capsules from the 1960's! I updated the kitchen, added a washer/dryer and refinished most of the 65 year old wood floors, just to name a few of the projects accomplished!
It has been a labor of love, a serious learning experience in "This Old House" improvements and all in all a beautiful/crazy adventure creating wonderful place for my guests to make memories.
I have lived on the Outer Banks for 20 years and am very passionate about the natural beauty of the area. I adore helping my guests find a great restaurant, cool activity or just a peaceful spot to watch an amazing sunset over the water and love sharing my little cottage with so much beach history with others.
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