5008 The Salty Squirrel * 1/2 Mile to Beach - Vacation rental home in Kill Devil Hills, NC

Salty Soundside Cottage
Dreaming of the quintessential Outer Banks vacation? Look no further than The Salty Squirrel! Book this cheerful soundside getaway in Kill Devil Hills with your four-legged pal to make your family's vacation dreams a reality! With comfortable amenities, ample decks, fenced yard and a convenient location, you'll feel right at home in the relaxing island life! Plus, when you're ready to hit the beach, The Salty Squirrel is a half-mile walk to pedestrian beach access or a 1-mile drive to Hayman Street Beach Access with parking!

Downstairs, a driveway and carport offer plenty of parking and covered entry. An outdoor shower with hot water and massaging showerhead is available for rinsing off all that sand from the beach. A enormous, privacy-fenced backyard with propane grille, picnic table and native gardens creates a welcome getaway for calming and stargazing. Step inside to continue your beach vacation fun in the ground-level game room with air hockey table, big screen TV with cable and streaming capability, DVD player with 100+ DVDs, board games, and foosball table.

Upstairs, a huge great room with plenty of natural light and vaulted ceilings welcomes you into your week of relaxation. Savor this bright and airy living space that includes a Lazy Boy sleeper couch amongst the comfortable furnishings. The cavernous kitchen with stainless steel appliances is ideal for chefs of all skill levels to whip up their favorite seafood masterpiece! The well-appointed kitchen includes an Artisan KitchenAid mixer, additional-sizable slow cooker, air-pop popcorn maker, toaster oven and a blender for making your favorite frosty beverages! The kitchen island offers bar seating for two, while the adjoining dining area comfortably seats six and doubles as the ideal spot for pulling out your favorite board game for a little family-friendly competition. Also on this floor, you will find a Queen bedroom and full hall bathroom. Step outside under the covered porch to relax and savor the coastal sound breeze.

Rest painless on the top floor in an upsized King Master Bedroom with high ceilings, private sundeck, and attached Master Bath with dual rainfall and massaging showerhead. The other bedroom on this floor features one twin bunk bed, and one bunk with a twin over full bed— ideal for the kids! This level also features a cozy reading nook, complete with a cozy chair, a full-size desk, and dozens of books and puzzles.

Convenient Location for Soundside Exploration
The Salty Squirrel's prime location makes it simple for you to discover Kill Devil Hills. Your home away from home is only 5 homes away from a sound access with picnic table and decking. Pedestrian beach access is a half-mile walk (with crosswalk), or park your car at the Hayman Street Beach Access that's just 1 mile away. The sound side Hayman Pier and Gazebo is an easy half-mile walk or bicycle ride away, and is the ideal place to watch colorful sunsets over the sound. A boat ramp access is also located close by for visitors who want to take to the water for a day of sailing, fishing, or crabbing.

Less than 3 miles away you'll find a Publix Supermarket for all your grocery needs, and the Wright Brothers National Memorial where you'll learn about the important role the Outer Banks played in aviation history. Craving breakfast or your morning cuppa joe? Henry's Restaurant, Ashley's Espresso Parlour and Dunkin Donuts are all within a third of a mile. Also within walking distance (0.2 miles), is Heaven Golf & Arcade where kids of all ages will revel in miniature golf courses, a go-kart track, spin zone bumper cars, an outdoor trampoline, and more! You can try reeling in the big one off the historic 700-ft long Avalon Fishing Pier or grab lunch at Awful Arthurs across the street from the pier. For a delicious seafood dinner, try the Jolly Roger, Chilli Peppers Coastal Grille, Two Roads Tavern or the Black Pelican— which all double as great places for a cold drink on a hot summer evening! Several wine bars, sweet stores and ice cream parlors also wait to indulge you within 2 miles. With so many enchanting amenities inside and so many options within a few miles of your doorstep, you'll want to stay at The Salty Squirrel year after year!

Property Layout:
Top-Level: King Master Bedroom with Master Bath and Private Deck Access; Bedroom with Twin-Over-Twin Bunk Bed and Twin-Over-Full Bunk Bed
Main-Level: Living Area; Kitchen; Dining Area; Queen Bedroom; Full Hall Bath; Covered Deck with Adirondack Chairs; Sun Deck with Picnic Table
Ground-Level: Carport; Covered Entry; Fenced-In Backyard; Propane Grille; Enclosed Outdoor Shower; Picnic Table; Native Gardens

Linens: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Twin Over Full Bunk Bed, 1 Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Sleeper Couch

Bonus: You'll never be bored at The Salty Squirrel! In addition to three full bedrooms, this home offers a additional game room and a separate reading nook, as well as a roomy fenced yard, high-speed internet, Roku streaming capability, cable, and plenty of board games, books, beach toys and DVDs to keep everybody entertained.

Dog Info: This property accepts 1 dog max, with an additional fee.