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Renovated & Clean 'Original' OBX Bungalow, Direct Beach & Pier Access + EZ Cart

Kill Devil Hills vacation home in Avalon Beach area

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A room with a wooden floor, a hammock, a potted aloe vera plant, and a wooden table with seashells.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a colorful table, and a kitchen in the background.
A kitchen with two stainless steel sinks, a wooden countertop, a red kettle, and a window with a sunflower.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden table, and a blue vase.
A pier extending into the ocean with a beach and residential area in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kill Devil Hills Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kill Devil Hills

Avalon Beach stay.At this Avalon Beach vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Avalon Fishing Pier and Kill Devil Hills Beach. Also, Kitty Hawk Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Jolly Roger Restaurant is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kill Devil Hills Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jolly Roger Restaurant - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Renovated & Clean 'Original' OBX Bungalow, Direct Beach & Pier Access + EZ Cart

Intelligently Designed beach homes for the unique elements of vacation stays:
• User Friendly
• Prime Locations
• Sparkling Clean
• Quick & Attentive Local Support
• Thoughtful Touches

Would you like to eliminate the gamble of reserving a poorly maintained, carelessly managed or icky ‘second home’? Stay with us, you won't regret it!

The Avalon Beach Bungalow OBX is an original OBX 'Bungalow' style home, that was re-imagined and renovated by Live Swell Custom Homes in 2018.

By listening to guests we have created a familiar, clean & consistent vacation rental home experience. With us you can feel happy while vacationing with ease!

All of our custom designed vacation homes feature:
•Quality Cotton Blend Linens + Bath Towels
•Upgrades & Renovations
•Professional & Attentive Guest Support
•Pre-Arrival Quality Assurance Check
•Pet Friendly & Easy to Clean Surfaces


Guest Favorites at the Avalon Beach Bungalow:
From afternoon naps swaying in our hammocks in the front breezeway or chilling out and grilling in the backyard, here’s what our guests say they loved:
•The location - a short walk to the pier and beach.
•EZ Wheel Beach Cart – to make the walk to the beach nice n easy!
•Grilling and a well-supplied kitchen
•Swaying in the hammocks in the front breezeway
•Dog Friendly (See Guidelines Below)
•A family friendly and safe neighborhood close to Target

While cozy, at just under 700 square feet, the Avalon Beach Bungalow is one of the last remaining original Bungalows in our OBX housing stock. The place was re-designed in 2017 with an open flow to provide our guests a modern coastal living experience all while maintaining its original 1950's bungalow charm. Older beach bungalows, like this, can come with some imperfections. Your vacation is important to us, please read the entire listing descriptions and "Other things to note" to ensure the Avalon Beach Bungalow is a fit for you and your group.

Indoor Bathroom:
We have one bathroom inside - no tub - that features a small glass-enclosed shower and a multi-use shower head.

Outdoor Shower:
Most of our guests favorite place to shower is outside in the vintage masonry enclosed outdoor shower. This enclosure is very private and comes with a refreshing "rain shower" head for those hot summer beach days. In the winter months our guests can enjoy the warmth of the small wood burning stove that makes this time of year to visit more special!

As local owners, we are passionate about coastal living and enjoy the opportunity to share our beach homes we love so much with our guests.

Reserve Now! To confirm your stay as availability does go quick :)

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire home and property. For those, that enjoy clean laundry, like us, we have a washer + dryer set up in it's own laundry room.

Check-Out Expectations:
We invest a lot of time, money and effort to deliver exceptional stays for our guests. If deliberate damage, disrespect or lack of basic cleanliness is identified during the check-out inspection process, the guest of record will be charged to compensate needed cleaning and ensure the property is ready for incoming guests.

Local Area Info:
We love sharing our favorite local eateries, activities and beach living secrets. Our website is full of our personal content & information, it can be a great resource whether you stay with us or at another place.

For guests that do stay with us, we provide a guide that most incoming guests have found helpful in planning their OBX adventure. Additionally, we are available and happy to share any specific food or activity recommendations our guests may have questions about.

Book today to ensure your reservation, before another guest does! We look forward to having you stay :)

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Our expectations of guest conduct is simple: Please respect this home, respect our neighbors and follow the few rules listed here.
• Treat this place with care as if it were your own • Abide by all laws • Respect the neighbors • Inform entire party and any visitors rules
While we are light and do like to have fun - any disrespecting of property, neighbors or illegal activity of any kind will not be tolerated.

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: $25 per dog per night will be added

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, 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

Avalon Beach Bungalow OBX House Kill Devil Hills
Avalon Beach Bungalow OBX House
Avalon Beach Bungalow OBX Kill Devil Hills
Avalon Bungalow OBX Kill vil
Avalon Beach Bungalow OBX

Frequently asked questions

How close is Renovated & Clean 'Original' OBX Bungalow, Direct Beach & Pier Access + EZ Cart to the airport?

This vacation home is 17 mi (26-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Renovated & Clean 'Original' OBX Bungalow, Direct Beach & Pier Access + EZ Cart have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Renovated & Clean 'Original' OBX Bungalow, Direct Beach & Pier Access + EZ Cart to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Kill Devil Hills Beach and 7-minute walk from Kitty Hawk Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Renovated & Clean 'Original' OBX Bungalow, Direct Beach & Pier Access + EZ Cart offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Renovated & Clean 'Original' OBX Bungalow, Direct Beach & Pier Access + EZ Cart?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Renovated & Clean 'Original' OBX Bungalow, Direct Beach & Pier Access + EZ Cart?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Renovated & Clean 'Original' OBX Bungalow, Direct Beach & Pier Access + EZ Cart?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Renovated & Clean 'Original' OBX Bungalow, Direct Beach & Pier Access + EZ Cart have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Renovated & Clean 'Original' OBX Bungalow, Direct Beach & Pier Access + EZ Cart have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Renovated & Clean 'Original' OBX Bungalow, Direct Beach & Pier Access + EZ Cart to downtown Kill Devil Hills?

This vacation home is 2.9 mi away from Kill Devil Hills.

Renovated & Clean 'Original' OBX Bungalow, Direct Beach & Pier Access + EZ Cart Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in OBX

Adorable bungalow. Had a great time. very close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bungalow is in a great location for walking to the beach, to get coffee, to the store etc. Had everything we needed for a long weekend trip with two kids (6 & 8 yo), thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay for a quick getaway

The Avalon Beach Bungalow was an absolutely wonderful place to stay for our vacation. The place had a very relaxing vibe and all of the help and communication from the property managers made it even better. From the close beach access to the porch hammocks, everything about the bungalow is enjoyable. I definitely look forward to booking again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome bungalow in a great location! Easy to walk to Avalon pier/beach. Pictures of property are accurate, loved the screened porch, outdoor shower and wood stove. Nice neighborhood, we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great bungalow close to the beach and amenities

Perfect place for our quick stop on our Roadtrip north. Everything was clean and comfortable and easy walking distance to the beach and pier. Conveniently located to both bridges. Close to the main road, but still private and very quiet. Just what we were looking for!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love it

Cute clean amazing property! Property managers were AWESOME and made it a personal experience! Exactly what we expected! Would recommend to anyone and close to the beach!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bungalow

Cute place. Easy walk to beach. Neighborhood can be a bit boisterous due to number of rentals and location so close to Avalon Pier and Awful Arthur's restaurant. Place is a bit more worn since the photo shoot, but owners have put some effort into the style. A bit light on glasses, dishes and utensils and what's there is a bit dingy. We loved the screened-in porch. It was great to be able to have the dog along and it was easy to keep the floors c
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The bungalow is accurately advertised. Short walking distance to the beach! Very clean property. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable and perfect

We had never been to OBX so we didn't know where to stay...until I saw there place! Everything we exactly as listed, Maria and Michael we extremely helpful and answered all of our questions. I would highly recommend staying here...the easy walk to the beach & pier, the beach supplies and the bikes made the trip even more relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Low-key, relaxing beach vacation

Adorable beach cottage for a small family vacation. The hosts were very communicative and helpful. We had a lovely, relaxing week and would definitely recommend the Avalon Beach Bungalow -- for the hammocks on the porch alone!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and relaxing!

My husband and I brought our 15 month old daughter and two dogs to the bungalow for our 10 year anniversary in January. It was absolutely perfect. We loved the proximity to the beach and walked over every morning. The woodstove was so cozy in the chilly winter evenings. We also enjoyed the Duck boardwalk and had a lovely anniversary dinner at a restaurant Maria recommended. We were impressed with the little touches and the sweet attention to detail. We definitely want to return! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint old-school bungalow....

We stayed at this sweet bungalow last week and loved it! What you see online is true to what you get. It’s small, but it was absolutely perfect for the two of us and our old man poodle. Steps to the beach. Bicycles every evening to the sound for sunsets was fun. Do NOT miss those sunsets!! They are stunning! (Cross at the light at k-mart so you don’t get run over out on the 4-lane!!) Avalon pier for an afternoon beer was fun. Posting up under the pier with camera in-hand, filming those waves come crashing thru the pilings, yielded amazing shots. Between the perfectly crashing waves and the glorious sunsets, it’ll be hard to choose which to have blown up and framed. All perfect. But it’s the way with which we were kid-glove treated that I’ll always remember. We were scheduled to go down Sept. 6th to celebrate our 40th anniversary.... just as Dorian was making landfall in the Outer Banks. Maria was in constant communication with updates, penciling us in for the first week of October as an alternate, but leaving open the week in September, as well. We ultimately chose to wait. But that she would do that — carry us on the books for two separate weeks — was what we appreciated most of all. She gave us choice, with no strings attached. I told her then, and I meant it, that even if we never got there, our dealings with her would not be forgotten. So, what you see is what you get. If you’re attracted to old-school and quirky, you’ve found the right place. Now that it’s cool, you’ll absolutely love the screened porch and hammocks. You’ll love that outdoor shower. Most of all, you’ll rest assured you’re dealing with someone who takes great pride in her brand and wants you to have nothing less than a wonderful time! We wouldn’t hesitate to rent again.... and probably will.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall get away

Relaxing in the hammocks with a good book and a cold drink was fantastic. Bungalow experience was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Home Away from Home

Maria and Mike are perfect hosts--from the handmade soaps with our towels to the suggestions for surf lessons, kayaking, and more we had a great time away. The house is perfectly appointed, with everything we needed to fix meals when we wanted (blender, tumblers in the freezer for cold drinks, nice pots and pans for cooking, a coffee maker). The outdoor shower was a great way to end the day at the beach--and avoid tracking sand everywhere; and for quick runs into the house to grab something, the sprayer for rinsing off feet was great. I love the beach. I hate sandy floors. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the bedding very soft. For such a small space, the house easily fit the 4 of us (two teens, two parents). Walking to the beach was easy for sunrise or any time of day. My older daughter tried out the surfboard and had a blast.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

April 2019

Great spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Relaxing Getaway

Maria and Mike were super accommodating during our stay! Not only did they make last minute arrangements for us, but they were so friendly and kind. The bungalow is perfect and well equipped with everything you would possibly need for a beach getaway. It was super clean, and within walking distance from great beach access, shops and dining. Will definitely be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect little bungalow steps from the beach!!

Maria and Mike were VERY accommodating and helpful! They went out of their way to make sure that we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The bungalow is super cute and has everything you would need for the ultimate beach getaway! Steps away from the beach, pier, restaurants and activities, this place has it all! Can’t wait to book another vacation through Maria and Mike at one of their Live Swell locations!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AMAZING BUNGALOW

Perfect cute little bungalow located literally steps away from the beach!!! We had 5 guests on our trip, and it was a comfortable stay for everyone. Upgrades in all the right places in the house, along with Mikey and Maria being superb hosts. We cooked amazing seafood home cooked meals all week. Waking up to the light breeze and sound of ocean, while laying in the hammock on the patio was as good as it gets. I would highly recommend this location and property to anyone wanting the best of it all. Several amenities inside bungalow for all activites including bikes, football, frisbee, and recommendations of the town. Bungalow was spottless but also had that home away from home feel. Loved this place and would DEFINITELY go back!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Avalon Beach Retreat

This place is a nice reminder of what life is supposed to be like. Great beach access followed by the amenities of the outdoor shower to bikes and surfboards. I came out here to get away from the hassles of life and be with friends. It was nice to catch up while listening to our beach playlist with the cool ocean breeze blowing as we laughed and relaxed on the outdoor patio. We will definitely be back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome family trip to OBX!

This cozy and clean beach house was perfect for our small family! 1 minute walk to the beach and even caught a couple trout off the beach. We loved relaxing in the hammocks with the kids and roasted a few marsh mellows out back in the fire pit! Great week!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Searching for Shells and Stars

Great place with an even better location! Steps from the beach with epic surf and an awesome pier with games and a spot for watching the sun rise. The house was perfect for my stay! Everything you would need and more, they even have hammocks in the front porch! There is so much to do and see near this spot and its basically in the center of OBX so traveling either north or south takes the same amount of time! All in all, I would come back to this spot anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place to stay! We loved It

Cute little place. Right by the beach access. Great surf spots and shell finds. Good paces to eat close by. Has a nice outside shower with privacy and a cute little fire place in the living room. Perfect overall spot for 2-4 people in the OBX
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Fall Getaway Stay for a Family of 4

The Avalon Beach Bungalow is a gem of a vacation rental and suited our family of four just perfectly. The guide that was sent prior to our arrival was a great overview of the property and its recommendations came in handy during our stay. The kitchen was very well appointed and made eating-in very easy. Our little girls loved the bunk beds and we greatly appreciated the Jenga game and deck of Uno cards on the chilly evenings. We can't wait to come back and stay when the weather is warmer and we can fully enjoy the bungalow's proximity to the beach!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great beach bungalow

Location was super convenient to the beach, sound, and local tourist attractions. The bungalow was well-stocked with just about everything you could need (just missing beach chairs but that's not a huge deal for me). Great response time and hospitality. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great spot for the holiday!

We came for the 4th of July holiday and were not disappointed! The entrance to the beach and pier are right at the end of the road, the beach cart made lugging the cooler, umbrella and snacks down to the beach a breeze! My favorite part was lounging on the hammocks in the breezeway enjoying a cocktail made from the fine local Kill Devil Rum!

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