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The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! .

Cottage near Outer Banks Beaches in Kill Devil Hills

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Smart TV
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom670 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Wright Brothers National Memorial
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Nags Head Woods Preserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kill Devil Hills

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Avalon Beach cottage, you'll find Outer Banks Beaches and Glazin' Go-Nuts. Avalon Fishing Pier and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Destination Fun - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 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.

The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! .

A Cozy cottage in a great central location.Beachfront and sound within 5 min, also movie theatre,
Avalon Pier ,boat ramp access,shopping, Jockeys Ridge, Wright Memorial,restaurants,miniature golf.Only 20 min to OBXH2O Water Park!!! .This old style cottage offers modern convenience with smart TV Netflix , WiFi, central air and heat.First bedroom with Queen bedding,second tier bunk bed.Common room has sofa . Kitchen stocked ,microwave,coffee, no dishwasher as it is small but very user friendly,bathroom with shower, and one big outdoor shower.Two outdoor charcoal grills ,fish cleaning table,picnic table.Washer and dryer in a downstairs area that can house your bikes and surfboads.Driveway large enough for boat.Nice large deck with chairs and bistro table for romantic wine night or coffee in morning.Pleasant old style Outer Banks comfort. Has original wood, was a fishing cabin that has many Simply Happy memories of the Beach! Enjoy folks !

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 670 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

Please wash dishes Please adhere to 10 pm moise ordinance Please rinse sand off yourself and beach accessaries Please blinds up and down gently

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Happy Shack. Enjoy Outer Banks Simply Happy House
Happy Shack. Enjoy Outer Banks Simply Happy Kill Devil Hills
Happy Shack Enjoy Outer Banks
The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks Simply Happy!
The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! . Cottage

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! . to the airport?

This cottage is 17 mi (28-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! . have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! . to the beach?

This cottage is a short 14-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 1.6 mi (3-min drive) from Kitty Hawk Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! . offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! .?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! .?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! .?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! . have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! . have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! . to downtown Kill Devil Hills?

This cottage is 2.7 mi away from Kill Devil Hills.

Reviews

The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! . Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach house

The owner was very Hospitable We were not crazy about the neighborhood. Look like most people owned their homes
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week in OBX!

The “Happy Shack” was great for our family of four. It was very close to the beach snd even closer to the Sound (and running path). The house had everything ranging from kitchen appliances to a strong WiFi internet to a cooler, beach chairs, towels, boogie boards, etc. Callie was very responsive, left the lights on for us (we arrived late), left us coffee and some snacks and checked in to ensure everything was going well. We had a great week and would stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Obx 2021!

As a child, I grew up vacationing at the outer banks. My children and boyfriend and daughter had never been. This was their first. We had a wonderful time and the Happy Shack was perfect for us! Convenient to everything and felt very safe with the location. The Happy Shack had everything we needed including cornhole, which on our downtime we played for hours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda & Lance L., Jacksonville NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet house.😍

Callie was an excellent host! Her home is fully equipped and made us feel right at home! She also left special gifts to make us feel welcomed! Would definitely reserve again. ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe F., Netcong usa

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house!

Everything was perfect and Callie was an excellent resource and help when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Billy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

The house was clean and cozy. It was in a great location close to the beach, and other fun stuff in the outer banks and we would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liles S.

Perfect!

Very clean, had everything we needed.

6/10 Okay

Barbara T.

cute

Charming place, nicely deco, small but cute. We stayed here in April 2018 just coming out of winter found it needed some cleaning . Over all nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Aly B.

This adorable little beach house was just perfect for our visit to OBX. Such a clean & gorgeous spot

Callie was incredibly welcoming and thoughtful. The beach house is well decorated and located in a quiet little community. Being that this was our first trip to OBX, we didn't know exactly what to expect and wow we were extremely impressed. So much to do in this adorable little town. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla M.

Perfect getaway - this place is a gem!

This place was the perfect getaway. My son, my friend and I were excited to find a place to accommodate the three of us at such a reasonable price. Callie was WONDERFUL and met us in person to show us around the house and offer suggestions about the surrounding attractions. The house itself was incredibly nostalgic and welcoming. Great beach access was just a few minutes down the road. Callie supplied SO MUCH for us (even coffee) and we couldn't have appreciated her forethought more. The outdoor shower was a favorite for my little guy - he used it every day. We even left a special sand dollar behind under the swing before we left with his name on it. We plan to return soon to try and find it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Crystal K.

The name says it all "The Happy Shack"

The owner Callie met us when we arrived was very friendly and made us feel like we were right at home this cottage definitely lives up to its name "The Happy Shack" would absolutely recommend you won't be disappointed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Comfy property convenient to everything.

Owner was very gracious and very communicative. Everything was very easy and in place. Thanks again for a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B., Palos Verdes

Adorable charming cottage in KDH

My family of three stayed at the Happy Shack during family vacay to KDH/Nag's Head. Perfect location- close to beaches and the sound, the Wright Bros monument, and close to everything you need. We used the outdoor shower after a day at the beach and relaxed on the wraparound deck. Callie met us there to show us around, and she is very friendly and helpful with recommendations. Would love to rebook next time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Cozy and Comfortable!

The owner met us there to review everything and was very nice and made us feel welcomed and made a few recommendations for us. Size was perfect for our little 3 person family (could have easily accommodated a couple more). Kitchen was well stocked as well as linens and supplies. Cabin was also very clean and we encountered no issues with functionality of anything. Overall a fantastic stay and would absolutely rent here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017