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Herons Return -- Flexible Arrival and Stay Dates Year Round

Experience the beachy charm of Herons Return, nestled in historic Kitty Hawk. Unwind on your front porch overlooking the ocean or end a day at the lifeguarded beach with an enclosed outdoor shower. Enjoy central air/heat, a grill for summer barbecues, and convenient amenities like wireless Internet and laundry facilities.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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

Herons Return -- Flexible Arrival and Stay Dates Year Round

The Cozy, Beachy Feel of "Herons Return" Is Unique from Any Other Cottage
Pets Welcome!! Located in the historic town of Kitty Hawk, your friends and family will be thanking you for the convenience of being near the old Kitty Hawk Pier, shops, and even Seascape Golf Links, an 18-hole championship golf course just across the main road. A quick 400' walk to the ocean's edge will certainly make beach days convenient, especially when you can end them with your own enclosed outdoor shower! Walk .4 miles to Rundown Cafe for some delectable seafood and drinks, or drop into High Cotton for some traditional North Carolina Bar-B-Que.
You will fall in love with the Keyless entry system "Herons Return" provides, so no worrying about losing a key and getting locked out of your vacation home! This also allows for a speedy check-in and fast dash to the lifeguarded beach, which you can view from your front porch.
The washer and dryer will remind you not to fill your vehicle with unnecessary clothes and will allow you to head back home with clean laundry to save you trouble later. "Herons Return" has even more amenities, including your own grill, central air/heat, dishwasher, microwave, 3 TVs, wireless Internet, and ceiling fans. Just like the bird, your family will also want to return to "Herons Return" for your future Outer Banks vacations! This home welcomes up to 2 pets for an additional fee of $25 per day per pet ($175 minimum) plus tax. Pets shall be limited to (2) domestic, housebroken adult dogs (no puppies). Puppies are defined as dogs less than 18 months of age.
**No Smoking**Pets Allowed**
Bedding: 1 Queen, 1 Full, 4 Twins.
Save room in your car and time while on vacation with the convenience of adding a linen package to your stay. A full linen package is available for $168. For a la carte options, visit https://www.atlanticrealty-nc.com/area-info/linens.
One Level: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living area, dining area
Ground Level: Laundry Room, storage area, outside shower, grill, off-street parking enough for 4 cars. Main Level: Living, Dining, Kitchen Area with breakfast bar, 2 Bedrooms and a Full Bath on each end.
Discount Tickets Available to H2OBX Waterpark!

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Car required

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Things to do

Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Within 7 days of booking, guests will be required to review and sign a Vacation Rental Agreement

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

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

Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

6990

About the neighborhood

NC, Kitty Hawk

What's nearby

Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Kitty Hawk Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Sea Scape Golf Links - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Duck Woods Country Club - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Duck Boardwalk - 14 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
‪The Black Pelican - ‬4 min drive
‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Rundown Cafe - ‬5 min walk
‪The Great American Grill - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Herons Return -- Flexible Arrival and Stay Dates Year Round pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Herons Return -- Flexible Arrival and Stay Dates Year Round?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Herons Return -- Flexible Arrival and Stay Dates Year Round?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Herons Return -- Flexible Arrival and Stay Dates Year Round located?

Situated in Kitty Hawk, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Beach. Aycock Brown Welcome Center and Kitty Hawk Pier are also within 10 minutes.

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Herons Return -- Flexible Arrival and Stay Dates Year Round Reviews

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Aug 9, 2025

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

Very clean. Kitchen is well stocked. Great location, easy walking to the beach. Cozy & comfy.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

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Herons Return -- Flexible Arrival and Stay Dates Year Round

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Kitchen

Dining

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Living spaces

Entertainment

Laundry

Comfort

Pets

Suitability/Accessibility

Things to do

Safety features

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Rules

Pets

Children and extra beds

Events

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

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