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BlackBeard's Retreat

Kitty Hawk accommodation with kitchen

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Beach nearby
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, streaming services
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Scape Golf Links
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kitty Hawk

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Beach. Children at Play Museum and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Holy Redeemer Catholic Church - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Children at Play Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sea Scape Golf Links - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Duck Boardwalk - 15 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Black Pelican - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬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.

BlackBeard's Retreat

Step back in time with us in our historic 3 Bedroom home located just across from the beautiful and haunted beaches of the Outer Banks. We are located right across from the beach access, no houses in front just cross the street, climb the dune and you are on the wide sandy beach.

This beautiful home is preserved in the same condition as it was built, showing the fantastic wooden floors, walls and ceilings. The Master Carpenters who built these homes constructed the entire interior (floors, walls and ceiling) with the same wood including the kitchen cabinets. Rustic, to be sure, but no worries about the sand that can follow you in and perfect for the little ones, including your 4 legged family members!

This comfortable home has Two Queen Beds with Pillow Top Mattresses, 4 Twin Beds and can comfortably sleep 8 (9 to 10 if some sleepers are little and can sleep on the couches). We have one full bathroom with a combination tub and shower.
We have high speed WiFi and a 65" Smart TV to connect to your Netflix or other Streaming Video Services. Central Heat/Air to make you comfortable throughout the year.

We have a fully stocked kitchen for all you culinary needs.

Park right outside your front door and check yourself in and out with the lockbox.

This comfortable home has Two Queen Beds with Pillow Top Mattresses, 4 Twin Beds and can comfortably sleep 8 (9 to 10 if some sleepers are little and can sleep on the couches)

We have high speed WiFi and a 65" Smart TV to connect to your Netflix or other Streaming Video Services. Central Heat and air will provide the heat for the offseason and plenty of cooling for the summer. We have a fully stocked kitchen for all you culinary needs.

Even with a thorough modernization the property is a historical home that is now over 85 years old. It has some eccentricities that reflect building standards and designs from the turn of the last century that lends to its charm as an older beach cottage. But even so, we hope that you will love our older and charming home.

Park right outside your front door and check yourself in and out.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoke Outside on Porches/Decks Please

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Extra Charges: Early Check-In $75 (if available) Late Check-Out $75 (if available)
Pet Fee is $99 If not disclosed prior to your stay, the pet fee is $300 plus your security deposit Pets must stay off of bedding and furniture
Check Out is 10 AM. A fee of $45 per hour is charged beginning at 10:05 AM (We can not keep the cleaners waiting)

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets must be house trained - Fee is $99

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed
Subdued gathering only, ie family get togethers

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoke Outside on Porches/Decks Please

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: subdued gathering only, ie family get togethers
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: subdued gathering only, ie family get togethers For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Blackbeard's Retreat Cottage
Blackbeard's Retreat Kitty Hawk
Blackbeard's Retreat Cottage Kitty Hawk

Frequently asked questions

How close is BlackBeard's Retreat to the airport?

This cottage is 19.3 mi (36-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does BlackBeard's Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is BlackBeard's Retreat to the beach?

This cottage is a short 1-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 1-minute walk from Kitty Hawk Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does BlackBeard's Retreat offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at BlackBeard's Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at BlackBeard's Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at BlackBeard's Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does BlackBeard's Retreat have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does BlackBeard's Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is BlackBeard's Retreat to downtown Kitty Hawk?

This cottage is 0.8 mi away from Kitty Hawk.

BlackBeard's Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donald L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Air Conditioning was broken and host ghosted me

When we checked in it was 83 degrees in the house. There was a window a/c unit in one of the bedrooms that only blew warm air and, in another bedroom, the ceiling fan didn't work. We contacted the host, and she said try turning off the a/c for 15 minutes to see if it would reset. We did that and the temps went up to 84 degrees. We let the host know and they said the soonest someone could come out would be the next day. We live just over an hour away and it was too hot in the house to sleep so we drove back home to sleep in our own house. We came back the next day and it had cooled down to the 75 degrees in the house. An a/c tech came by and said the main a/c unit didn't have enough tonnage to cool such an old, drafty house and suggested that we don't go in and out of the front door as that would let more hot air in. We tried to be as understanding as possible, but it was not a pleasurable experience. We messaged the host, but they stopped responding to our messages as soon as we checked out. We probably should have complained to VRBO and got another place, but we were trying to be understanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness

It worked

The good: location to beach, clean, close to favorite restaurants. The bad: only 2 burners worked on stove, not crazy about smart TV. All in all we enjoyed our stay and had a good time. Liked walking dog on beach every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Right by the beach, easy to find
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

This was a great spot for the 2 of us and our dog. You truly cannot beat how close to the ocean you are. Enjoyed the proximity to the beach the best. A lot of sand gets tracked in because it is on ground level. We had a broom but no dish pan so we just used paper plates to try and clean everything up. Kitchen was fine, nice fridge and everything worked. The only downfall was that there was not an outdoor shower! If you decide to stay here, bring a 5 gallon bucket to fill up with to try and wash your feet off.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl T.

Liked: Cleanliness

19th July

Small leak detected in front bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Beach Weekend

Fun and relaxing! Great place to stay, especially with our dogs. Beach access once walk across street. (There's a crosswalk/street sign so most vehicles will stop for you). When we arrived, wifi wasn't working and George/Kathleen were very accommodating and quickly pursued to fix. Didn't get wifi until our 2nd night but we didn't mind as it gave us time to play games if we weren't at the beach. Not sure who loved our weekend more...us or the dogs! :-) Only one disappointment...we paid extra for early / late check-in / check-out and both times cleaning crew were there for our arrival time of 1pm (we got there at 1:15pm), and then 12:15pm upon leaving. I was just finishing getting dressed so we could be out before 1pm but thankfully my family came back inside to alert me. Just a little awkward and thought the cleaning crew would know not to be there upon our arrival / check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good value, ideal location and comfortable

The only issue we had was with the little burrs (I guess that’s what’s their called) that kept finding their way inside the property. Very painful to step on. Other than that, we were very pleased with our stay here in Kitty Hawk.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for rustic cabin-like atmosphere. Very cool!

Location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rhiannon J.

Perfect location. It’s about as close to the beach as you can get.

Perfect location and dog friendly for the win!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOHN F., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

You can hear the waves.

location location location. Cute beach cottage. We only stay 2 nights, but we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic cabin that is nearly beachfront!

This was a unique situation that lead to our booking this property. Our kid's school was delayed and we decided to pop on down to OBX for a last-minute stay. Options were slim since this was a Monday evening we were looking for a booking for the next day! But as our family continues to enjoy the beach each year, we find ourselves closer and closer to the water. This rustic property fit the bill. The property was insanely clean, and the pictures were representative of the overall condition. We were happy with the amenities and loved the proximity to the beach. Public beach access is directly across the street with no other properties on the beach front so sitting on the porch at night we could hear the waves. With the community and time of year, there were very few people walking by using the public beach access and the beach for that matter. We could not have been happier to stay here for a mid-week stay and was thankful for everything this place offered.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Dennis S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Don’t Stay Here

Do not rent here. During our July week’s stay, we had 9 visits by maintenance, plumbers and HVAC techs to fix 82 degrees in the house; no hot water; leaky pipes and no shower water in the one (and only) bathroom. I have rented for over 20 years, and I have never had to spend several hours waiting for plumbers/HVAC/Maintenance to deal with house issues during a stay. Even as the owner recognized HVAC and bathroom plumbing issues, he reneged on a partial refund offer after calling us “great guests for dealing with the issues” (Yes – I have text exchanges to prove it). The issues were real - why did the owner thank us for being great guests, yet ignore our contact after vacating the property? Very uncool! VRBO could not help us out. Save yourselves the hassle - avoid renting this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect OBX cottage!!

If you want a great little OBX cottage, very clean, rustic and steps away from the beach..this is your spot! It was absolutely perfect for our little getaway and a great place for pets. Great communication and stocked with everything we needed! Thanks for a wonderful experience ♥️
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fix it

Do believe that maintenance should be done. Broken step, broken tiles in kitchen, caulking and loose tiles in bathroom. All of these are unsanitary. My son hurt his foot on front broken step
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Lei Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

great location, a bit run down property

Let's start with the good: - location: right across the street from a public beach access with a walkway mark, so sometimes traffic will stop to let you pass. Great for beach access. Definitely the best selling point of the property. - cleaniness: the inside of the property was clean. There were a few pieces of trash outside on the property when we arrived (a tube of caulk, a face mask in a tube). Could be better. - retro: I'd describe the cabin as rustic and old school, which is charming compare to the mega mansions in this area. It's not huge, but perfect size for our family of 4 with a dog. - availability: it was a last-minute spring break getaway with the kids, so the fact that it was available for some an awesome location is good. - amenities: it's basic but has almost everything you need. The kitchen is small, note there's no dishwasher. It's not a huge issue, just something that easily missed if you aren't reading the list of appliances carefully. Being it's still covid, we cooked all of our meals in the kitchen and pots and pans were definitely handy and are in decent shape. It could use a baking sheet as we did a bit of baking but couldn't find a baking sheet. The Smart TV has a lot of channels available. The bedrooms were comfortable. The washer/dryer combo was handy in the hallway. Now the bad: - Being so close to the beach, you can tell the house takes a beating from the weather on the outside. The doorknob facing the ocean is completely rusted out and wouldn't lock. There's a bar on the side to keep that door locked. The concrete step to the house has a big chunk missing, although this might be related to the weather. The inside area can also use some TLC. Paint on the window framing is all chipping off. Not knowing how old the house is, we were wondering about lead paint on the windows. With a window right over the sink, the dish sponge was placed on the window sill. The kitchen counter area was tiled but many of the tiles were coming off the wall or broken. Upgrading to these areas seem minor and shouldn't cost a lot, but will make the property a lot less rundown and more appealing. The bedrooms appear to be in good shape though. The beds were comfortable. Overall, we were looking for a get-away from the crowds and my kids loved playing on the beach and even splashing in the cold ocean. We've vacationed in OBX regularly and looking forward to return post-pandemic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Epifanio T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Finally a get-away.

The cottage was quaint. Location was excellent. Right across from the beach and near great restaurants. We haven't had the opportunity to getaway in a year and a half due to Covid. This cottage fulfilled all our needs. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick getaway

Corner lot,, with easy access to the beach, just cross street (hwy 12) over the dune and you're there. No frills unit, but cozy and clean, pet friendly, and great location to get to a view of sunrise and dolphin play after 2 minute walk. I would definitely return! The owner communicates quickly, and was attentive, making sure that we had information needed to enjoy the stay. My pregnant daughter and her dog of 13 years had a great time before her little family changes for a lifetime. I'm glad that we were able to spend the adult, girls trip together. This daughter has always loved the beach so I'm grateful that we were found this location in these times of COVID isolation ... it allowed us to embrace nature, family and creation of new memories. Thanks!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Last minute getaway

Had a great last minute trip. The beach being right across the road is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location is everything!!

Love the charm of this place! The amazing location right across from the beach is absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing family beach trip

Wonderful quaint cottage right next to beach, great front porch views, very beachy vibe, we had a wonderful family vacation here. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victor M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Just a walk across the street to the beach! The house is small but it does the job. We got up early and saw the sunrise, then set up our canopy on the perfect spot and returned back 3 hour later. People were doing the same thing so we knew our neighbors every time.

10/10 Excellent

Sherri B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location to the beach

First time renting property . Manager was very informative. Great location to beach .

8/10 Good

Jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elliott Family

The location being very close to the beach was nice, and the weather was great during our stay. I suspect the owners had recently purchased the property as the house had not been updated in a very long time. While outdated, the house was mostly clean. We did appreciate that the owners allowed our pets to stay in the house with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020