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Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach

Kitty Hawk apartment with kitchenette

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a view of trees through large windows.
A sign for 'The Cottage + Guest Parking' with a gravel driveway leading to a wooden building and a shed.
A kitchen with a white countertop, a coffee maker, a sink, and a refrigerator.
A wooden deck with white chairs and a grill, surrounded by trees.
A window with a view of a forested area, including trees and a ground covered with leaves and twigs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Duck Boardwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kitty Hawk

Seaside stay .At this Kitty Hawk apartment, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Duck Boardwalk. Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Duck Woods Country Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Duck Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Corolla Beach - 24 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Jennette's Pier - 33 min drive - 21.3 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cosmos Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shore Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach

The Live Oak Cottage is a beautiful guest suite situated under sprawling live oak trees. The studio suite and main house was originally a US Coast Guard Lifesaving Station built in 1901 - and moved to its current location in the 60s. The suite has been restored to bring it up to date with modern amenities, while retaining its rustic charm. A full kitchenette, with fridge, plug in cook top, gas grill + more. Sit back and relax on your private deck or walk to the beach in just 5 minutes. Note: this is a tiny house / studio - so it is one room with a king bed, kitchenette with stool seating and a separate full bathroom.

This guest cottage is located behind the main house, but detached so you have your own deck, entry, and privacy. There is a kitchenette, full bathroom with shower, king size bed and a flat screen TV. We have a toaster, Keurig, plug in induction cook top, and all needed cooking utensils, pot and pan. There is a private deck out back for you to relax under the sprawling live oak trees with outdoor shower rinse off, gas grill + seating area.

We live in the main house and are available via text or airbnb message.

Located in Southern Shores and on a quiet street just 5 minutes from the beach.

5 minute walk to the beach, 5 minute drive to the Town of Duck or Kitty Hawk.

We do allow pets with prior approval. Pet fee is $95 per stay ( we allow only one pet). The pet fee is non negotiable, we have pets and want to keep our rentals pet friendly but even the best of pets have more wear and tear than you’d think. The property is situated on a quiet street but does back up to Duck rd. There is a privacy fence but you can hear the cars passing by. We still love the area and privacy this woodsy land provides. ***Outer Banks & Bugs - the outer banks has a variety of wildlife - and palmetto bugs / water bugs are one of them - especially after heavy rains and high humidity - we have all our rentals on monthly pest control treatment but we like to give guests a heads up as sometimes you will see them dead inside***

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

This is a no smoking property
No parties or events
Cancellation fee of $50 due to credit card processing fees incurred.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: One pet allowed with prior approval - with pet fee

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 and a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach to the airport?

This apartment is 24.4 mi (41-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach to the beach?

This apartment is a short 8-minute walk from beach and 3.2 mi (7-min drive) from Kitty Hawk Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach to downtown Kitty Hawk?

This apartment is 0.4 mi away from Southern Shores.

Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A super cute place with great access to walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

NELSON G.

A great place to stay!

We had a great stay at the Live Oak Cottage! The location was super convenient, and it was perfect for my son and me. The bed was very comfortable, and the space had just the right amount of amenities for our needs for our short stay! We hope to be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shawn L.

Great location

Great location, close to restaurants of Duck and Kitty Hawk. Loved the style of the cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Long weekend get-away

Perfect for a long weekend get-away. Easy walk to the beach, quick drive to restaurants, feels quiet and secluded.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Great Place

Great house, perfect size for our weekend getaway to explore OBX. Love the location
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Little Haven

Super perfect for our needs, sooooo close to the beach incredible all round.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great place!

This was a great place to stay! Very clean and cozy. Will definitely rent one of these properties in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Brautiful. Will come again

Beautiful property & very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Burl L.

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

Live oak cottage

Was as described. We were in town for a wedding and this was perfect for our 2 day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashton B.

Perfect Tiny Home

This tiny house is so cute and the location is beyond perfect!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time, everything listed online is exactly how it is, great location to beach we rented bikes which made it even quicker, very clean was a great experience. 10/10
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Perfect Spot!

We love this tiny house / guest cottage! The Live Oaks surrounding it are beautiful and the walk to the beach is very easy. We loved how close to everything this spot was. The bed was also so comfortable!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

April S.

Cool Spot!

Love this cute little cottage , feels very private and love the neighborhood! Perfect size for a couple!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

Perfect Getaway Spot!

We loved the cottage! It is in a great location….super easy access to the beach and just a quick drive to lots of restaurants and shops! We also really appreciated the communication and the timeliness with answers to any questions we had. Would love to stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

Cozy, yet high quality and walking distance to beach

We had such a wonderful stay at the cottage! John and his family were excellent hosts and thought of everything to make sure we had a comfortable, easy and relaxing stay. You can easily walk to the beach and the town of Duck is a 5 minute drive away. We slept like a baby every night with the King size Sleep Number bed and black out shades. There’s also an outdoor shower to rinse off with before entering the cottage. Highly recommend if you’re a couple looking for a quiet, relaxing weekend in Duck!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

excellent

The property was very cozy, clean and secluded. Would love to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thea C.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

The property waa truly fantastic. The bed was incredibly comfortable and it was wonderful to have a full size fridge. We appreciated having beach chairs available for our use and loved that was such a short walk to the beach. 100% recommend staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

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

Great getaway for two!

Lovely stay at this quaint cottage! Beautifully decorated and well situated in a quiet neighborhood. Walk to the beach in 10 minutes. Will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

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

Cottage in the oaks

The cottage was very quaint. It was clean and well furnished. Although small it has what we needed Since I’m a bit disabled it was a little challenging at times but that was my choice to pick this particular place . I was a bit disappointed that we never met the owners
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not for older folks
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher F.

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

Anniversary Getaway

This was the perfect cozy cottage for a weekend anniversary trip. Great location within walking distance to the beach and to lots of shops and restaurants. It was the perfect place to stay to be away from the noise but also within in a few minutes of everything. The only downside was we wanted to grill one night and the gas tank was rusted shut so we weren't able to grill. Overall we had a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The tiny house was cozy and clean and there were a lot of thoughtful little touches like recommendations to restaurants and coffeeshops. We appreciated the clever use of space and the close walk to the beach. It was a lovely getaway. A couple suggestions: 1) include instructions for the hot plate . 2) Store items outside in a shed; the property looked a little cluttered.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly R.

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

Lovely stay in OBX

Adorable cottage and wonderful stay! Would absolutely recommend for a couple looking for a relaxing place very close to the beach! We brought our pup and he loved looking at the view of the trees out of the large windows. We even had some deer visitors at the windows right when we checked in! The place is super private with a very comfortable large bed and was well equipped with everything we needed. A fantastic location in Southern Shores close to Duck and such a short walk to the beach. I especially appreciate the historic preservation aspect of this cottage and that it’s a repurposed former life saving station building. Host also responded to all communication almost immediately! 10/10 would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Madison H.

A coxy cottage & restful adventures in OBX!

My husband, dog, and I thoroughly enjoyed our time in the OBX and were happy to come home from our adventures each night to a cozy cottage. Located behind the owner's home, the cottage is quaint, thoughtfully designed, and comfortable. The sleep number bed was fun to fiddle with, the kitchenette was nicely stocked, the bathroom (although small) was functional/practical, and the swivel TV mount made watching a movie before bed feasible! We loved being able to use the beach chairs provided and had we stayed longer, we would have likely utilized the grill. The outdoor shower & water hose made beach clean up for us and our dog quick & easy. The space was clean, well-stocked, practically designed and tastefully decorated. We loved the huge window (so did our dog) and ample privacy (even in someone's back yard!). Although you can't hear ocean waves (you can hear nearby cars from the bathroom and porch) the location was ideally close to Duck (5 minute drive) and a short quarter mile/5 minute walk to the beach. The beach access was lovely and desolate. I am sure the lack of people was likely because we were not there in peak season but the cottage is located on a street without public beach access parking which likely makes this section of the beach less busy even during peak season. There were plenty of close by dog-friendly spots and we loved the close proximity to the Duck boardwalk. We would for sure stay here again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025