During the moon's quarter phases the sun and moon work at right angles. The result is a smaller difference between high and low tides and is known as a neap tide. The neap tide comes in the first and third quarters of the moon. Brilliant Views and Cozy Relaxation at Neaptide Enjoy wonderful oceanfront views from Neaptide, a cozy Kitty Hawk cottage directly on the beach at Mile Post 3. This single bedroom, single bathroom getaway is perfect for a couple who wants to let the sound of the ocean waves rock them to sleep each night or the person who simply needs a private retreat from the rest of the world, perfect for working remotely. Watch the sunrise over the water from the spacious Covered Deck with built-in seating and a cozy picnic table for al fresco dining and breakfasts with the sound of the sea washing over you. Enjoy the beach right outside your back door at any time of day or night while still being close enough to the best of what Kitty Hawk has to offer so you can take a stroll to grab dinner at a restaurant nearby or cook some delicious fresh, local seafood to enjoy at home. Recent renovations includes panoramic windows with screens, an updated bathroom, and local decorations to make it truly an experience you will never forget. Relax in the lush Living Area with Bahama Bed couches and whip up a snack in the nearby Kitchen and Dining Area with stove and full-sized refrigerator. Get some rest in the Bedroom with a Double Bed before heading outside and enjoy your dream of a beach cottage. *Please Note: No Washer/Dryer or Dishwasher available. Property Layout: Single Level: Living Area w/ 2 Bahama Beds; Dining Area; Kitchen; Bedroom w/Double Bed; Full Bathroom. Beds: 1 Double, 2 Bahama Beds The Entire Home We Value our Guests Privacy but are Available if Needed. Within the week leading up to your check-in date, you will receive an email with arrival and departure instructions. It will include the property address, the keyless lock code (as long as your reservation is paid in full), a list of things to bring and other helpful information. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. Minimum Age to Rent: 25 Family Groups Only Personal email address and signed lease are required to confirm reservation. Reservations not confirmed within 48 hours will be considered guest cancellation and will be reported to Airbnb as such. This email will provide instructions to add optional extras, such as travel interruption insurance, pet fee for additional pets at pet-friendly homes*, early check-in fee*, late check-out fee*, pool heat fee*, for applicable homes. *Only applies to certain homes. Pet Friendly or No Pets is specified in the Things to Know section. Early check-in and late check-out are only applicable on homes with 5 bedrooms or less. Please inquire to see if the pool is able to be heated. For 2023, Seaside Vacations will open all private pools (heated and unheated) beginning the weekend of April 15, 2023 and close all pools (heated and unheated) the weekend of October 14, 2023 unless otherwise noted in the listing.* For 2024, Seaside Vacations will open all private pools (heated and unheated) on March 31, 2024* and close all pools (heated and unheated) the weekend of October 12, 2024.* *Please note: Pool open and close dates are approximate and are not guaranteed to open or close on the dates specified above. Heated service for private pools is only available on homes that offer pool heat as an amenity (inquire with us) and requires one week’s notice prior to your date of arrival. There is an additional fee to heat the pool. Cost varies according to pool size. Please reach out to us to find out the cost to heat a specific pool. Most pool heaters heat five to eight degrees above outside air temperatures. Outdoor community pools are generally open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but the exact date for each community pool varies. Reach out to us for exact dates. The Outer Banks is a remote location with natural surroundings. Therefore, some pests, including Palmetto Bugs and midges, are common to the area and may be found inside homes.