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The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! .

Cottage with kitchen, near Outer Banks Beaches

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Outdoor dining
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Smart TV
You can look forward to golfing on-site, a garden and laundry facilities at The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! .. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom62 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! .

A Cozy cottage in a great central location.Beachfront and sound within 5 min, also movie theatre,
Avalon Pier ,boat ramp access,shopping, Jockeys Ridge, Wright Memorial,restaurants,miniature golf.Only 20 min to OBXH2O Water Park!!! .This old style cottage offers modern convenience with smart TV Netflix , WiFi, central air and heat.First bedroom with Queen bedding,second tier bunk bed.Common room has sofa . Kitchen stocked ,microwave,coffee, no dishwasher as it is small but very user friendly,bathroom with shower, and one big outdoor shower.Two outdoor charcoal grills ,fish cleaning table,picnic table.Washer and dryer in a downstairs area that can house your bikes and surfboads.Driveway large enough for boat.Nice large deck with chairs and bistro table for romantic wine night or coffee in morning.Pleasant old style Outer Banks comfort. Has original wood, was a fishing cabin that has many Simply Happy memories of the Beach! Enjoy folks !

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 670 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please wash dishes Please adhere to 10 pm moise ordinance Please rinse sand off yourself and beach accessaries Please blinds up and down gently

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Happy Shack. Enjoy Outer Banks Simply Happy House
Happy Shack. Enjoy Outer Banks Simply Happy Kill Devil Hills
Happy Shack Enjoy Outer Banks
The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks Simply Happy!
The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! . Cottage

About the area

Map
Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Glazin' Go-Nuts - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Destination Fun - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! . pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! .?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! .?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! . located?

Located in Avalon Beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Glazin' Go-Nuts and Outer Banks Beaches. Avalon Fishing Pier and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

The Happy Shack. Enjoy the Outer Banks simply Happy! . Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Cozy and Comfortable!

The owner met us there to review everything and was very nice and made us feel welcomed and made a few recommendations for us. Size was perfect for our little 3 person family (could have easily accommodated a couple more). Kitchen was well stocked as well as linens and supplies. Cabin was also very clean and we encountered no issues with functionality of anything. Overall a fantastic stay and would absolutely rent here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beach house

The owner was very Hospitable We were not crazy about the neighborhood. Look like most people owned their homes
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week in OBX!

The “Happy Shack” was great for our family of four. It was very close to the beach snd even closer to the Sound (and running path). The house had everything ranging from kitchen appliances to a strong WiFi internet to a cooler, beach chairs, towels, boogie boards, etc. Callie was very responsive, left the lights on for us (we arrived late), left us coffee and some snacks and checked in to ensure everything was going well. We had a great week and would stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Obx 2021!

As a child, I grew up vacationing at the outer banks. My children and boyfriend and daughter had never been. This was their first. We had a wonderful time and the Happy Shack was perfect for us! Convenient to everything and felt very safe with the location. The Happy Shack had everything we needed including cornhole, which on our downtime we played for hours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda & Lance L., Jacksonville NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet house.😍

Callie was an excellent host! Her home is fully equipped and made us feel right at home! She also left special gifts to make us feel welcomed! Would definitely reserve again. ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe F., Netcong usa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house!

Everything was perfect and Callie was an excellent resource and help when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Billy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

The house was clean and cozy. It was in a great location close to the beach, and other fun stuff in the outer banks and we would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liles S.

Perfect!

Very clean, had everything we needed.

6/10 Okay

Barbara T.

cute

Charming place, nicely deco, small but cute. We stayed here in April 2018 just coming out of winter found it needed some cleaning . Over all nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aly B.

This adorable little beach house was just perfect for our visit to OBX. Such a clean & gorgeous spot

Callie was incredibly welcoming and thoughtful. The beach house is well decorated and located in a quiet little community. Being that this was our first trip to OBX, we didn't know exactly what to expect and wow we were extremely impressed. So much to do in this adorable little town. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla M.

Perfect getaway - this place is a gem!

This place was the perfect getaway. My son, my friend and I were excited to find a place to accommodate the three of us at such a reasonable price. Callie was WONDERFUL and met us in person to show us around the house and offer suggestions about the surrounding attractions. The house itself was incredibly nostalgic and welcoming. Great beach access was just a few minutes down the road. Callie supplied SO MUCH for us (even coffee) and we couldn't have appreciated her forethought more. The outdoor shower was a favorite for my little guy - he used it every day. We even left a special sand dollar behind under the swing before we left with his name on it. We plan to return soon to try and find it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Crystal K.

The name says it all "The Happy Shack"

The owner Callie met us when we arrived was very friendly and made us feel like we were right at home this cottage definitely lives up to its name "The Happy Shack" would absolutely recommend you won't be disappointed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Comfy property convenient to everything.

Owner was very gracious and very communicative. Everything was very easy and in place. Thanks again for a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B., Palos Verdes

Adorable charming cottage in KDH

My family of three stayed at the Happy Shack during family vacay to KDH/Nag's Head. Perfect location- close to beaches and the sound, the Wright Bros monument, and close to everything you need. We used the outdoor shower after a day at the beach and relaxed on the wraparound deck. Callie met us there to show us around, and she is very friendly and helpful with recommendations. Would love to rebook next time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017