Welcome to our 1970’s family cottage two blocks from the ocean! Enjoy a quick walk to the beach & being centrally located to all the Outer Banks has to offer. Features a bright & open floor plan w/ exposed beams & 3 bedrooms + 2 full baths for 5 or 6 people. In the Winter warm yourself by the fireplace & in the Summer cool off in the shade or catch sun on one of the outdoor loungers. We provide amenities to make your stay easy & relaxed. Sorry, no pets allowed. The space PLEASE READ FULL LISTING & HOUSE RULES (at very bottom of listing page) BEFORE BOOKING, as we like to make sure we're all on the same page. You will be asked to confirm this when reserving the home. We rent by the week, Saturday to Saturday, during our Summer season (from Saturday before Memorial Day through mid-September) Sorry, no pets of any kind are allowed. Children under the age of 6 will be considered with prior approval, as our home has no child-proofing safety measures or children’s items available. Recently remodeled & located on the East side of the bypass, just 215 yard walk to the beach means you can come and go easily from the beach all day! Tall ceilings & exposed beams give a bright & sunny feel to the open floor plan living & kitchen areas. The fireplace is super cozy in the Winter months, or enjoy the gas firepit outside year-round (no need to buy wood). TV's with Netflix & Spotify in the Living room & all 3 bedrooms. We've thought of everything to make your trip easy so you can pack light. We provide all linens & towels, including beach towels. 4 beach chairs, a nice beach cart and several coolers. There are cornhole boards & other yard games. The sofa on the front porch is a nice place to relax in the shade or on the sun deck you can view a glimpse of the ocean, tan on the loungers or enjoy lunch or dinner al fresco! Downstairs is a laundry room with washer & dryer & is where beach items are stored. Grill out in the evening on the gas grill and enjoy the outdoor spaces including picnic tables and adirondack chairs protected from the rain. In the mornings pop next door to Mom's Sweet Shop for a smoothie or acai bowl or walk to Ashley’s Espresso parlor for coffee! This home is best suited for adult guests traveling with friends or other adult or teen family members. Our home has no child safety precautions, therefore we have it listed as 'not suitable for children'. However, If after reading our rules and manual, you feel your family would be comfortable & will leave the home in good condition, please send a request with details for us to consider. We allow up to 5 guests, 6 with permission, and you will be asked to confirm the number of guests when booking. We do not allow parties or events & require your confirmation that all house rules have been read and will be followed. You may be asked to leave or will incur an additional fee if this rule is violated, per our short term rental agreement and Airbnb's No Parties policy. We do not allow pets of any kind as our cleaners have severe pet allergies. We aim to provide an allergen-free space for all future guests. There may also be plants in and around the home that are not suitable or may be toxic to pets. Guest access You have a large driveway at the cottage, with under-house parking if it rains. Please do not park on our grass, or drive through it. If additional parking is needed, there is free side-street parking in front of the house on Briggs Street. Other things to note **From Memorial Day through mid-September, we rent by the week (7 night minimum) with a Saturday to Saturday check in/check out. **We provide a gas grill, beach chairs, towels, beach cart, sand toys & several coolers. We do not provide beach umbrellas. Two beach cruiser bicycles are available for your use.** **We do not allow pets of any kind.** **We do not allow infants or children under 6 without prior approval. There are no child safety precautions around the home and we must confirm this with guests before booking.** **You will be provided with two keys (one we will give you at check in and one is hidden in the laundry room.) There is a $15 per key replacement fee if lost or forgotten, so please be sure to leave both keys on the nail in the laundry room at the 10 am checkout. **Checkout is at 10 am. There will be an additional fee of $15 per each 15 minutes that checkout is delayed. **Our home is on a quarterly pest control program. If at any time you see palmetto bugs or anything else in the home please let us know so that we can relay this information promptly to our pest control company. On occasion, bugs will enter the home when bad weather is pending, a cold snap is about to occur or if the previous guests left food out or dirty dishes in the sink, which may draw sugar ants. Beyond this, you should not see bugs, insects or pests in the home as it is treated regularly. Please do not leave the door open without closing the sliding screen, (which can allow in mosquitos, midges, flies etc) **Do not run the heat or AC while windows are open as this causes overdue strain on our blower unit and HVAC system! Please do not open windows during inclement weather, and do not leave them open when away from the home. **Please check that all WINDOWS ARE CLOSED, appliances & fireplace are off before leaving the house. A FEW THINGS TO NOTE WHEN VISITING OUR BEACH TOWN: **Many things here can be impacted by the weather, from rip currents, to internet consistency, to power issues, to bugs, to the traffic. Please remember that the weather is out of our control, but we will always do our best to suggest fun & interesting things to do in the event of bad weather. Make sure to check out our Guide Books (on the airbnb app on your phone) for all our favorite local suggestions. Feel free to contact us through the Airbnb messaging app if anything should arise & please use our personal contact info only in the case of an emergency! **Along with the lovable wildlife we have here on the OBX you may encounter others that are not as lovable. Listed below are a few of the most common pests: -Lizards and frogs: Harmless and small... -Spiders & Snakes: Many species, both venomous and non-venomous. When you're on the sound (west side), stay away from the grassy marsh areas, this is where the snakes hang out. They won't bother you if you don't bother them. Just stay aware. We don't see venomous snakes this close to the ocean or the home; they usually hang on the soundside. -"No-See-Ums" or Biting flies: On days when the west winds blow, they fly over from inland and are a nuisance on the beach. Wear bug spray and it will help. They are also less annoying when you sit closer to the water and void the tide line. -Palmetto Bugs: looks like a cockroach but bigger; harmless but plentiful in the south. We understand they aren't fun to see, but every home on the Outer Banks encounters them; just part of island life. They should not be seen often, as the home is treated regularly. -Midges, House flies and gnats: they don't bite but they do love AC so if there's a window cracked or the door is left open, they invite themselves in. Please keep the sliding door (and/or screen) closed for this reason! -Mosquitos- you're in the south, you'll see mosquitos. Use bug spray! (We usually keep it in the hall closet & downstairs utility room) **Bugs are common in the south. Bug spray is always something handy to pack and bring with you.