Property: Write Off The Beach
Address: 407 W Helga Street, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, 27948
Maximum Occupancy: 6
Property: Grand Dowdy
Address: 111 E Crocker Road, Nags Head, NC 27959
Maximum Occupancy: 8
Property: Historic Vitamin Sea Surfshop
Address: 2407 N Croatan Hwy, Suite B, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Maximum Occupancy: 6
Minimum Age 25
Tenant Age Restrictions: All renters should be 25 or older prior to bookings. This does not apply to families traveling with children under 25.
We do not discriminate with respect to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, familial status, sexual orientation or gender identity in accordance to the Fair Housing Act and our personal human decency. We welcome all guests and are dedicated to welcoming you to our area!
Check-In & Check-Out Time
Check-In: 4PM - Flexible | Check-Out:10AM
Check-In Instructions
- We provide beach towels, but no beach equipment. Chairs can be rented from a number of companies like Ocean Atlantic Rentals or other companies listed on our website.
- When you arrive please take a look around and make sure everything looks good. We will be available to help you with anything on your arrival day, after that there may be a delay in our response time. We ask that you leave the house in the same condition.
Please see our 'House Rules' booklet for check-out procedure and penalties. Our 'Welcome Booklet' at the cottage has all of our local recommendations. OR visit our website with great information about our property! www.vacationontheOBX.com
Let me know if you have any questions before your arrival!
Parking: Yes
- Parking at ‘Write Off The Beach’ is limited to three vehicles. Triple stacked in a single row. No yard or street parking is possible at our location.
- Parking at ‘Historic Vitamin Sea Surfshop’ is limited to two vehicles in the assigned parking spots.
- Parking at Grand Dowdy is limited to 5 vehicles. Driveway only parking. No yard parking allowed.
Septic System: NO garbage disposal. Our cottage, like most on the Outer Banks, has a private septic system in our front yard. Our personal septic system is located in our yard. Please do not flush any items other than toilet paper. Do not allow food debris down the kitchen drain. Keep drain catch in the sink.
Heating and AC: Please do not run AC lower than 68 degrees. According to the manufacturer, this can lower performance or damage the HVAC system. AC programmed at 68 degrees or higher is ideal for most HVAC systems. For additional comfort, we have added fans to several of the bedrooms and living areas.
Hot Tub Safety - For ‘Write Off The Beach’ and ‘Grand Dowdy’ cottages.
-Children under 12, elderly persons, pregnant women, and anyone with any health or medical condition should NOT use the hot tub.
-Don't go in the hot tub if the water is cloudy or discolored.
-Tie up long hair to keep it out of drains.
-Don't use the hot tub if under the influence of alcohol or sedating medication.
-Keep hot tubs covered and the covers locked when not in use. -Don't spend more than 15 minutes at a time in a hot tub.
-Don't allow babies, children or pets in the hot tub.
-Don't get into a pool or hot tub if there is lightning.
- NO rough housing in the hot tub.
-If you find drain covers or other equipment is broken, do not enter the pool or hot tub, please contact owners immediately.
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
Pool Safety - For Grand Dowdy cottage.
-Never leave children unattended.
-Follow all posted rules and regulations.
-Do not go in the pool if the water is cloudy or discolored.
-Know how to swim.
-Do not rely on water wings or other flotation devices for safety.
-If your children can't swim, always stay within reach of them. Children should never go in the pool area alone or swim alone.
-Never run, push, jump or horseplay in or around the pool.
-Never take your eyes off children in the pool, even for a moment.
-If you have a big group, take turns being in charge of watching everyone in the pool. When you're watching the pool, keep your full attention on the water. Avoid distractions like reading or talking or on the phone.
-Tie up long hair to keep it out of drains.
-Never dive into the pool.
-Do not use pool if under the influence of alcohol or sedating medication.
-Keep pool gates closed and locked at all times.
-Don't disarm any pool alarms that have been installed.
-If you find drain covers or other equipment that is broken, do not enter the pool or hot tub. Contact the owner or property manager immediately.
-Learn CPR for babies, children and adults.
-Never enter a pool if there is lightning.
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
Infant, Baby and Toddler Equipment
All Infant, Baby and Toddler Equipment is made available to guests and is used at your own risk. Never leave a child unattended during use. If any of the gear has been broken or damaged, please (please!) discontinue use immediately and alert the property management company so that these items can be replaced. Undisclosed damages could result in a penalty to the guests or problem for our next family of renters. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
Spiral Staircase
For ‘Write Off The Beach’ cottage, ALL GUESTS should use caution on the spiral staircase. Children should not play on the staircase and should be supervised at all times around the staircase.
Payment Details
Full payment is due at booking.
Security deposit due 3 days prior to vacation.
*Payment policy and structure and options may vary depending on the booking platform.
Damage Deposit
Damage deposit will be refunded following owner walk-through after checkout and prior to our next guest checking in.
Cancellation Policy
100% refund of amount paid if you cancel 30 days prior to your stay.
50% refund of amount paid (minus the service fee) if you cancel within 29 days of your stay. No refund if you cancel 10 days or less before your stay. Cancellation deadlines are in the property's timezone.
*Cancellation may vary depending on the booking platform. We ask our guests to give us minimum 30 days' notice.
Smoking and vaping is not allowed in, under or on the decking at the house. If you are outside in the yard smoking, please pick up cigarette butts and properly dispose of them.
Pets are allowed at ‘Wright Off The Beach’ and ‘Grand Dowdy’. No Pets are allowed at ‘Historic Vitamin Sea Surfshop’.
Max 2 Dogs. As fellow pet-lovers, we expect all dogs and dog owners to be respectful of the property. Our goal is for all of our guests traveling with or without pets to be equally comfortable at our cottage.
-All pets should be house broken.
-All pets should be flea and tick free prior to arrival and on flea and tick preventative. If the property requires pest treatment, the guest will be penalized.
-Do not allow animals on the couches.
-Pick up pet waste from the yard.
-Do not leave pets unattended for long periods of time.
-Know that sand and asphalt heat can hurt your pet. Mornings and evenings are safer times to take your pet to the beach.
-No pets in the pool and/or hot tub. Dogs should not be left barking in the house all-day causing a disturbance to neighbors. Please plan for your pet on these hot summer days!
Events are not allowed.
Not Wheelchair Accessible.