Catching Rays: Award-Winning Retreat + Pool - Vacation rental home in Kill Devil Hills, NC

Come to Catching Rays, and you’ll forget to count the days.

This bright, laid-back beach home sits just steps from the ocean in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. With a private pool, cavernous layout, and effortless beach access, it’s made for sun-filled days and simple time together. Walk to the beach, grab coffee at Ashley’s Espresso Bar down the street, and let vacation fall into a ideal rhythm.

Professionally managed by Preserve Property Co.

The space
Begin a new tradition at Catching Rays, a classic cedar shake beach home in the heart of Kill Devil Hills designed for casual Outer Banks living. Thoughtfully styled inside and out, this roomy getaway blends traditional OBX appeal with comfortable gathering spaces and painless coastal flow.

Inside, the home offers space to spread out and reconnect, featuring multiple living areas and a huge kitchen and dining space that make shared meals, slow mornings, and evening wind-downs effortless. Gentle ocean breezes move through the home, while partial ocean vistas from the top level add a subtle reminder that the beach is always close.

Step outside to savor your private pool, rinse off in the outdoor shower after beach days, or take the peaceful sidewalk for the easy three-min. walk to the ocean. Mornings are made even better with Ashley’s Espresso Bar just a few doors down, and the home’s central location makes exploring the rest of the Outer Banks simple and convenient.

With its striking private pool area, inviting layout, and thoughtful details throughout, Catching Rays is a warm, welcoming place to slow down, soak up the sun, and create vacation memories that bring you back year after year.

Supplied with your stay:
✔ Linens for Each Bed
✔ Bath Towels Supplied
✔ First Roll of Paper Products
✔ Hand Soap
✔ Dish Soap and Dishwasher Pods
✔ Trash Bags
✔ Laundry Detergent (4 pods)

Neighborhood + Conveniences

Coffee Stores + Cafés

• Ashley’s Espresso Parlour – Just a short walk from the home
• Higher Grounds Coffee Shop & Ice Cream Co. – 6.4 miles
• Front Porch Cafe – 0.7 miles

Grocery Stores

• Food Lion – 1.7 miles
• Harris Teeter – 4.7 miles
• Publix – 2 miles

Ice Cream + Treats

• Mom's Sweet Spot – 0.8 miles
• Holy Cow Creamery – 3.6 miles
• Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream – 1 mile

Eateries

• Trio – 0.9 miles
• Vinny’s Pizza – 0.9 miles
• Two Roads Tavern – 1.2 miles
• Josephine's Sicilian Kitchen - 0.9 miles
• Goombays Grille & Raw Bar – 1.9 miles

Shopping

• Outlets Nags Head – 11 miles
• Foxy Flamingo Boutique – 5.2 miles
• Marshalls – 4.4 miles
• TJ Maxx – 5 miles

Adventure + Activities

• Beach Access – 0.2 miles
• First Flight Adventure Park – 10 miles
• Wright Brothers National Memorial – 2.4 miles
• Heaven Golf & Arcade – 0.3 miles

Guest access
Appreciate a smooth arrival with keyless intelligent lock entry. Skip the keys and check in effortlessly using your personalized access code.

Other things to note

Damage Protection – Peace of Mind for Your Stay

Instead of a traditional security deposit, we’ve added a non-returnable Damage Protection Fee under the Management Fee. This covers minor accidental damages — like spills, scratches, or a broken dish — so you can relax and appreciate your stay worry-complimentary. For damages over $2,500, we’ll work directly with you to resolve the matter respectfully and fairly.

Available upon request for additional cost:

High Chair / Booster Seat with straps and tray
Pack ’n Play with sheets