Set your alarm clock...and then grab a coffee and head up to the top-deck to watch the sunrise over the Atlantic ocean.  It is a memory you will not forget, and one of our guests favorite things to do!
Morning sunrise on the rooftop deck at Serendipity....and no, this was not photoshopped.  This is an actual picture!
Get breakfast, lunch, or dinner takeout and eat up on the rooftop deck!
The front deck of Serendipity makes a great space to eat take-out, stare at the ocean, and stay out of the wind.
You can enjoy the beautiful ocean views from the screened-in sun porch, front deck, rooftop deck, and even the back deck!
The Serendipity sun porch and its ocean views are a long-time favorite of our guests.
Isn't it amazing how your whole mood changes when you get to these signs? We are located in Kitty Hawk, which is close to so much that the Outer Banks has to offer.  We are 5 mins from these signs!
Comfortable living room with flat-screen TV, cable TV, DVD player, WIFI, and a retro Atari game system.
Nautical decor is throughout the cottage.
The main room of Serendipity is filled with beach and cottage decor, as well as 2 comfortable couches, flat screen TV, and an Atari game system!
Serendipity has been standing for over 70 years against the constant winds from the Atlantic ocean, and some fierce storms and hurricanes.
Cottage is stocked with DVDs, books, puzzles, board games, and even a couple of rubic's cubes!
Fully equipped and stocked kitchen which also includes a Keurig coffee , regular coffee maker, toaster, microwave, oven, fridge, bake-ware, cookware,  and Nutri-Bullet mixer.
This table has been used to finished hundreds of puzzles and board games.  We have puzzles and board games in just about every room in the cottage just waiting to challenge you, or relive some fond memories.
Dining for 1, 2, or 6! Open the windows and enjoy the ocean breezes while you eat dinner or do one of our many puzzles!
Master bedroom with queen bed.
Note:  Please bring your own linens.
Master bedroom with connecting master bathroom.
Master bedroom with bed, couch, TV, beach decor, and connecting master bathroom.
Master bedroom with couch, flat-screen TV, and DVD.
Master bathroom shower.
Master bathroom - plenty of mirrors!
Master bathroom with ocean view.
Queen bed with ocean view (bedroom #2).
Note:  Please bring your own linens.
The upstairs loft is a great place to sneak away for some quiet time.
The upstairs loft is perfect for an afternoon nap, or reading a good book.
Serendipity is dog-friendly!  We also have a large backyard that is entirely fenced-in ...it also extends under the cottage so there is plenty of sun and shade for your fur baby!
Enjoy a drink and the pink glow of an Outer Banks sunset.
Plenty of spaces!  Hang out on the back deck, go around the corner to the sun porch, or head upstairs to the top deck!
After a hot day on the beach, go down into the backyard and cool off in the outdoor shower!
After a day at the beach, try out our outdoor shower with hot/cold water, and a changing area with bench!
We have a fenced-in backyard, that has plenty of spots for sun and shade as it extends under the house.  Perfect for your fur-babies!  We also have an outdoor grill for your use as well!
Serendipity has a rooftop deck where you can watch dolphins play in the surf, listen to the ocean waves, watch the Osprey's catch fish, or stargaze at night!
Make a coffee on our Keurig coffee maker, and then head on up to the rooftop deck to see those amazing OBX sunrises!
The view as you open the front door.  The ocean is always just one door away!
Serendipity is a classic cedar-shake cottage with so many outdoor spaces!
The front deck of Serendipity...catch the sun in the morning, or turn it around and work on your tan in the afternoon!
Grab a book, grab a drink, and head up to our rooftop-deck for endless views of the Atlantic ocean and sea breezes!
Grab your coffee and catch the early morning sun as it lights up sun porch.
This is the view from the rooftop deck in the morning.  Usually the mornings are very quiet, and you can hear the seagulls, waves, and the wind.  Many mornings you can see dolphins too!
Wake up to this! This picture was taken right from the front deck of Serendipity.
Watch the morning sunrise over the Atlantic ocean right from the cottage!
Another beautiful sunrise on the beach right in front of Serendipity!
Too hot outside? Head under the cottage and relax in the shade.
Traveler Tip!  Want to maximize your beach time? Walk over to the 2 restaurants near Serendipity and get your order to go! Come back and eat it on the front deck or rooftop deck while you work on your tan, watch the ocean!
The beach in front of Serendipity....which was recently widened with to the beach nourishment program!
Comfortable and classic feeling throughout.
The cottage is stocked with CDs and even cassettes!
Relive your childhood by solving one of our 80s inspired jigsaw puzzles, solve a Rubik's cube, or try one of our many other games!
The back deck makes a great spot for getting out of the window and working on your tan.
Beach and nautical decor everywhere!
We keep the latest visitor and restaurant guides in the cottage for all our guests!
We have a very large selection of DVDs to choose from on those rainy Outer Banks days.
Games and puzzles are located throughout the cottage.  Go find your favorite!
The beach in front of Serendipity with some surfers in the background catching the waves.
We have a washer and dryer for our guests to use.
We have a beach umbrella and beach chairs for our guests to use in the utility shed under the cottage.
Serendipity has over 300 DVD movies available for our guests for stormy days.
We have a carport that can fit one car.
On the cooler days, open up the windows and let the ocean breezes blow through the house.
Serendipity is a historic, cedar shake cottage in Kitty Hawk, Outer Banks.
Make sure to make time to visit Bodie Lighthouse, which is about 30 minutes from our cottage.

SERENDIPITY: Amazing Ocean Views on Beach Rd - Kitty Hawk

2 guests
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1000 Sqft
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About this place

SERENDIPITY OBX: Couples Getaway to Cozy Cottage with Amazing Ocean Views and Dog Friendly!.

• Serendipity OBX - Classic Outer Banks beach cottage

• On Beach Rd

• Ocean side with Ocean views with no homes blocking your view!

• Beach is across the street - 200 feet to beach access!

• Dog friendly and fenced-in back yard

• Rooftop deck, front deck, and back deck,

• Sun porch

• BBQ grill

• Outdoor shower + hot water

• Fully equipped kitchen w/ cookware

• Onsite parking 4 vehicles

• Old-fashioned beach decor and comfortable furniture

• WiFI, Cable, 2 Flat-screen TVs, Keurig

NOTE: Please plan to bring your own linens, pillows, towels, shampoo, and soap for your stay!

DOGS

Please note that if you bring a well-behaved dog, there is an additional $75 fee (per dog) to cover the extra deep-cleaning that needs to be done from time to time.

LOCATION

The cottage is located right on the Beach Road in Kitty Hawk, NC between milepost 4.0 and 4.5 and is the perfect place if you are looking to relax and have a classic Outer Banks beach house experience. With this cottage, you are just steps away from the ocean....beach access is about a 200 foot walk to the corner! We have very quiet neighbors to the left, right, and behind us.

DESCRIPTION

Serendipity cottage is an important piece of Outer Banks history. This cottage used to be the station keeper's house for Kitty Hawk Life Saving Station #7. It served as the living quarters for the station keeper and is located right on the Beach Road in Kitty Hawk, NC between milepost 4.0 and 4.5. It is the perfect place if you are looking to relax and have a classic Outer Banks beach house experience. With this cottage, you are just steps away from the ocean....beach access is about a 200 foot walk to the corner! We have very quiet neighbors to the left, right, and behind us.

The cottage has a master bedroom with master bath, and additional bedrooms to spread out if you like. There is plenty of extra spaces to hang-out....on the rooftop deck, the front deck, the back deck, the screened sun-porch, the back yard, or under the cottage. There is also an outdoor shower with hot/cold water, washer and dryer, fully stocked kitchen (fridge, oven, microwave, dishes, pots, pans, and silverware) to make home-cooked meals as well as Nutri-Bullet for cold drinks and a Keurig coffee maker. We also have a laundry room with washer and dryer available for your use.

This is a very comfortable beach cottage with amazing views of the ocean. Our cottage has vintage and unique furnishings, as well as more modern amenities such as 2 flat-screen TVs, 2 DVD players, cable, WiFi, and a retro Atari game system. Nautical and beach decor is located throughout the cottage, and you will notice that there are books, board games and puzzles in just about every room and corner...including a few Rubik's cubes laying around! The main room also has a large collection of DVDs for your viewing pleasure. Many of the guests who stay at this cottage have been been coming for over 20+ years, and many of them say that they love the "comfortable feeling" as well as how close the cottage is to the beach and the ocean views.

If there is only one thing you do if you stay with us.....we highly recommend you get up early, grab some coffee or tea, and watch the sunrise over the ocean from the rooftop deck. It is a memory not soon to be forgotten.

We also have a completely fenced-in backyard and well-behaved dogs are allowed on a case-by-case basis. Sorry, no cats. There will be an additional $75 fee per dog. Please watch over your dog at all times so that they are safe and will not get into anything or destroy furniture or bedding. Also you will be responsible to pick-up after your dog, or pay for any damage done to the home or furnishings by your dog.

We also have a small shed that has beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and assorted beach toys. Please feel free to use them during your stay!

HISTORY

This is a older Outer Banks home and used to be the station keeper's house for Kitty Hawk Life Saving Station #7. It served as the living quarters for the station keeper and personnel and for many years was simply known as "The Station Keeper's House". In 1992 the owners changed its named to "Serendipity" and is has been called that ever since.

THINGS TO NOTE

Please ensure you read all of the house rules before requesting to book.

Guests will also receive a rental agreement to review and eSign.

There is a video camera in the car port area with the audio disabled.

This is an older home, and many of the doorways are low. The master bedroom is a pretty decent size, but the other bedrooms are relatively small. There are no closets in any of the bedrooms, but there are dressers and areas to hang clothes. You will find that you live out on the decks when it is warm, or in the enclosed sun porch when it's rainy.

We love our cottage, but like any home or place you stay at...it will not be right for everyone. The cottage is 70+ years old, very clean, full of character, comfort, charm, and history. However, if you are looking for everything to be absolutely perfect, no imperfections anywhere, granite counter tops, and bamboo hardwood floors....then this home would probably not be a good fit for you. Our home is a clean, comfortable, and classic OBX beach cottage. If your looking to stay in a unique cottage, in a great beach town, and have a classic Outer Banks beach vacation experience....then this is the cottage for you.

Sleeping configuration

Master Bedroom

1 queen bed

Bedroom #2

1 queen bed

What this place offers

47 Amenities
Washing Machine
Hair Dryer
Paper Towels
Air Conditioning
Full Kitchen
Mini fridge
Gas Grill
Balcony
High Speed Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
Smart TV
Security Cameras
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Nearby activities

21
Scuba diving or snorkeling
Fishing Charters
Surfing
Kitesurf
Golf
Miniature Golf
Swimming
Fishing

Property Suitability

Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.

No children allowed

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

No Parking

There is parking for 2 vehicles.

Meet the Host

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Mike

Owner

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Hi - we're Mike and Nicole! We have been married since 2007 and have one child - our Doberman. We're outdoorsy types and love to hike, mountain climb, ski, kayak, and of course, go to the beach!

We will both happily work the day-to-day job of making sure that you are comfortable and enjoying your time when you're at Serendipity OBX or Grizzly Cabin White Mountains. We want you to have your best vacation every time you come to stay.

We are very familiar with the White Mountains, and can give you recommendations for attractions, dinner, breakfast, hiking, skiing, or answer any questions that you may have. We will always be available to you. We're easily accessible, as both of us receive notifications when a new message is sent to us, and usually respond within an hour.
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Member Since
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Scenic views

Beach viewOcean view

Location

BeachfrontOceanfront

Getting around

Just steps from the beach! The beach and ocean are right in front of the house, and beach access is about 200 feet at the corner! Walking distance to two great restaurants (Black Pelican and Hurricane Mo's), and 7-Eleven. Taxis/Ubers are very cheap in the Outer Banks.
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Policies & Rules

Check-In
3PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
10AM
Standard
Max Guests
2 People
Including infants
Min Age
25
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Smoking • Parties
$Security Deposit
500
Refundable

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