Three minutes to the sand.
Rooftop deck for sunsets.
Sandy Shenanigans is a three-bedroom oceanside cottage in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, with a private hot tub that runs year round, a movie room with a real projector, and a fire pit ringed with navy Adirondack chairs. Sleeps nine. Dogs welcome.
Mornings on the porch,
afternoons on the sand,
evenings around the fire.
Sandy Shenanigans is the kind of Outer Banks week your family starts measuring other vacations against.
Three minutes. That is how long the walk takes from the front door to the Bonnett Street public beach access, and you will make it a dozen times this week with sunscreen in one hand and the beach wagon rattling along behind you. The wagon, the chairs, the umbrella, the boogie boards and the sand toys all live here, so the car goes home with room to spare.
Come back sandy and rinse off under the outdoor shower. Somebody claims the private hot tub, which runs year round. Somebody else heads for the covered game area, where the JOOLA ping pong table and the foosball table sit out of the wind under string lights. After dark everyone ends up at the fire pit in the six navy Adirondack chairs, or in the movie room, where a ceiling-mounted projector fills a full-size screen for the rainy afternoon nobody planned for.
Inside, the main floor stays open and easy. A farmhouse table seats the whole group at once, a skylight keeps the kitchen bright, and the coffee station is stocked with a Keurig, a K-cup carousel, and branded Sandy Shenanigans mugs. Kill Devil Hills sits at the center of the northern Outer Banks, so nothing on the island turns into a long drive.
Six reasons the kids
ask to come back by name.
Three Minutes to the Sand
A three-minute walk to the Bonnett Street public beach access, with a wooden walkway and rinse showers waiting on the way home.
Private Hot Tub
Open 24 hours and heated every month of the year, so October evenings and March mornings are fair game too.
Rooftop Deck
Lounge chairs, shade umbrellas, and a slight ocean view. The king suite opens right onto it through sliding glass doors.
Movie Room
A ceiling-mounted projector and a full-size screen turn a rained-out afternoon into the part of the trip everyone remembers.
Covered Game Area
A JOOLA ping pong table and a foosball table, walled against the wind and strung with lights, so tournaments run past dinner.
Fire Pit and Adirondacks
Six navy Adirondack chairs under string lights in the private backyard. This is where the grown-ups stay after the kids go up.
Summer weeks on the Outer Banks fill early.
Book direct and skip the platform service fee, which on Airbnb typically runs around 14 percent of the booking total.
Check AvailabilityPack clothes.
We handled the rest.
The beach wagon, the chairs, the umbrella, the boogie boards and the sand toys are already here, along with the coffee, the cooking basics, and the extra blankets. Nothing about a week in Kill Devil Hills should start with a supply run.
+ 50 more amenities included in your stay
Three bedrooms.
Room for nine.
A king suite that opens onto the rooftop deck, a nautical queen room, and a bunk room the kids fight over. The living room sectional converts to a real sleeper sofa for the ninth guest.
Bedroom One
1 king bed · Sliding glass doors to the rooftop deck · Dedicated desk workspace · Smart TV
Bedroom Two
1 queen bed · Nautical decor and two windows · Mushroom-cap bedside reading lamps
Bedroom Three
1 full-over-full bunk bed with twin trundle · Wall-mounted TV · Deck access
Hot tub after the beach, movie room after dinner.
Booking here skips the platform service fee, which on Airbnb typically runs around 14 percent of the booking total, and it puts you in touch with us directly instead of a support queue.
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"We were all very pleased with the home's cleanliness, furnishings, supplies, and grounds. The hosts have invested in the property and their attentiveness to detail was evident. There were ample beach chairs, umbrellas, and toys, and a sturdy cart to tote it all to the walkable beach. Fully recommended."
"Katy and Roger are the perfect hosts! They shared a wonderful guidebook with helpful information and local recommendations. Their home is beautiful, pristine, and ideal for families with young kids. We especially loved the hot tub, foosball table, and the outdoor shower."
"This beach house exceeded every expectation. It was spotless, beautifully decorated with a modern yet fun vibe, and incredibly convenient, with beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, and toys all provided. The foosball and ping pong tables were a huge hit with the kids. We will absolutely be back."
"We loved our stay! It was very clean and comfortable for our family of 5. The walk to the beach was an easy few minutes and when we were home, the house was well-equipped to keep everyone entertained. Our kids loved playing foosball and ping pong!"
"My cousins and I had an amazing time in OBX at Sandy Shenanigans! The place was lovely, in a prime location, and had great amenities. The clear instructions made for a stress-free stay."
"Amazing place to stay and explore OBX."
Three minutes to the water,
and the whole island from there.
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina sits at the center of the northern Outer Banks, with restaurants and a grocery store walkable and the rest of the island an easy drive in either direction. Most of our guests make the drive down from Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and every one of these is worth the day.
Wright Brothers National Memorial
A mile from the front door, the kids can walk the actual distance of the first flight, stone marker to stone marker, and understand in about four seconds why this field matters.
Jockey's Ridge State Park
Climb the tallest sand dune on the East Coast barefoot before dinner, watch the hang gliders drift down toward the sound, and let everyone roll back to the parking lot the fast way.
Nags Head Woods Preserve
Shaded trails wind through maritime forest and freshwater ponds behind the dunes, cool and green and quiet enough that the kids start whispering without being asked.
Jennette's Pier
Walk a thousand feet out over the Atlantic with a rental rod and a bucket, and spend the evening watching pelicans work the swells while somebody in the family finally catches something.
Manteo Waterfront, Roanoke Island
A rainy afternoon fix on Roanoke Island, with the aquarium's otters and shark tank, a small harbor lined with sailboats, and ice cream on the boardwalk on the way back to the car.
Bodie Island Lighthouse
The black and white tower at the top of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, where you can climb 214 steps for the view, then follow the marsh boardwalk out to look for herons.
Three minutes to the beach access, every single morning.
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Hosted by Roger and Katy Lorince
"We are so excited to share our dream vacation home with you. Our family has a love for traveling, and the Outer Banks has always been one of our favorite places to land. We hope you and your family make lasting memories at Sandy Shenanigans just as we do."
Guests tell us the same two things over and over: that we check in before they have to ask, and that the guidebook we send is the reason they found the right place for dinner. Message us any time during your stay. We answer.
The details, before you ask.
Check-In and Checkout
Check-in is at 4:00 PM, checkout is before 10:00 AM. Self check-in through a smart lock, with your code sent ahead of arrival so you can drive straight in.
Parking
Free parking for up to 4 vehicles on the concrete driveway, plus a covered carport for the car you would rather keep out of the salt air.
Bringing the Dog
Dogs are welcome. There is a $150 non-refundable pet fee, and we just ask that you let us know in advance so we can have the house ready for them.
Quiet Hours and Trash
Outdoor quiet hours begin at 10:00 PM out of respect for the neighbors. Trash is picked up Monday and Thursday, recycling on Monday.
Cameras
There is one exterior camera at the entrance for package and arrival security. There are no cameras anywhere inside the home.
Cancellation
Full refund 30 or more days before arrival. If you book within 30 days of arrival, full refund if cancelled within 48 hours of booking and at least 14 days before check-in. 50 percent refund 7 to 29 days before arrival. No refund within 7 days of arrival.
The sand is three minutes away.
The hot tub is already warm.
Check dates and book directly with us. Booking here skips the platform service fee, which on Airbnb typically runs around 14 percent of the booking total, and it puts you in touch with us directly instead of a support queue.
Check-In after 4:00 PM · Checkout before 10:00 AM · 9 Guests Maximum
