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Treehouse OBX. Cozy cottage in family/pet-friendly neighborhood. Close to sound.

Cottage in Kill Devil Hills with kitchen and patio

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Sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
TV, DVD player, books, offices
Pool
Step into the cozy Treehouse OBX and start your day on the covered front porch, surrounded by live-oak trees. Enjoy high-speed internet, two flatscreen TVs, and a gas grill as you unwind in this peaceful retreat. Take a short drive or nice walk to the community pool and tennis courts within Colington Harbour.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Treehouse OBX. Cozy cottage in family/pet-friendly neighborhood. Close to sound.

Launch your own kayak or canoe just a block away at Kitty Hawk Bay or just stroll over with your cup of coffee to welcome the new day...and walk the dog. Launch your sail or motor boat at the Colington Harbour Boat Ramp. The community pool and tennis courts are just a short drive w/in the Colington Harbour community or a nice walk if you're up for some exercise. Greet the new day on the covered front porch of Treehouse OBX and watch the neighbors getting their day started or, if an animal lover, the birds and squirrels can sometimes put on a show for you.
Live-oak trees shade this cozy two bedroom (double/twin), one bath cottage...with an additional outdoor shower. You MUST try the outdoor shower under the stars...its exhilarating!!! Central AC/H, dishwasher, 2 flatscreen TVs, high-speed internet, phone, under-porch conversation area, all necessary small appliances, gas grill round out the amenities. Newly painted (outside) and new flooring in 2014.
Great restaurants down the road, convenience store and fish market within biking distance if you choose.
Two bikes available. If venturing off Colington Island, you are close to area attractions such as Wright Brothers Memorial, fishing piers, cinemas, shopping centers, & amusements. Public ocean beach access with showers and dressing rooms at end of Colington Rd ( approx. 4 miles). Many other area attractions...lighthouses to climb, Lost Colony Outdoor Drama in historic downtown Manteo, off-shore/inshore fishing. Take a day trip to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, and try to spot a wild horse in Corolla.
This Friday to Friday rental is located in a quiet, family-friendly year-round residential neighborhood. You will be removed from the hustle and bustle of seasonal high traffic and mayhem! Owner lived in this home for 13 years and still considers this area of the Outer Banks most unique.
Owner has membership at the Colington Clubhouse which allows guests to use pool and tennis courts. Join other visitors and residents at the pool or the soundside beach for swimming and/or picnic-ing. Guests arriving earlier than 4pm check-in time can cool off and begin their vacation at the pool.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet fee (non-refundable) of $100.00

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
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

Treehouse Obx. Cozy Family/pet-friendly Neighborhood. Sound
Treehouse Obx. Cozy Family/pet-friendly Neighborhood. Sound

About the neighborhood

Map
Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Aviation Dog Park - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Destination Fun - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 14 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Treehouse OBX. Cozy cottage in family/pet-friendly neighborhood. Close to sound. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Treehouse OBX. Cozy cottage in family/pet-friendly neighborhood. Close to sound. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Treehouse OBX. Cozy cottage in family/pet-friendly neighborhood. Close to sound.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Treehouse OBX. Cozy cottage in family/pet-friendly neighborhood. Close to sound.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Treehouse OBX. Cozy cottage in family/pet-friendly neighborhood. Close to sound. located?

Located in Colington Harbour, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Aviation Dog Park, Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop, and Destination Fun. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Treehouse OBX. Cozy cottage in family/pet-friendly neighborhood. Close to sound. Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Depankar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice and quite house, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quaint and cozy, feels like youre in the trees, kitchen had all we needed and beds were comfy. Check in and out both a breeze
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Betsy was a lovely host. Very simple check-in and check-out process. The treehouse was lovely and close to everything! It was super dog friendly as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

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

Peaceful

Beautiful location easy access to the sound. Very nice home and wonderful retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This treehouse stay was amazing no regrets renting this for the week. It was clean, it had everything you need like dishes, towels, some food essentials you need. I would rent this tree house again and I would highly recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan G.

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

Loved it!

Myself and my family enjoyed everything about this property. Everything was listed according to what was there. The owner was very easy to get in touch with if I needed to
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi D.

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

Great little hideaway!

Very nice place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place

Great place to stay. Very cute and nice amenities! Would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheol Woo S.

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

Great time at amazing beach house

This was a great beach house for a small family. Everything was perfect and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

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

OBX vacation

Cottage was charming, location was quiet yet close to everything, and the owner was friendly and great with communication!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilee H.

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

Birthday Trip

We loved staying here! The home was cozy and just right for my family of 3, and the outdoor shower was wonderful after Long Beach days! Quiet neighborhood and close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Great place to stay

The house was so lovely and neat. Great location and neighborhood. Betsy was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jill l.

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

Beautiful tree top getaway

The property was clean and well maintained. The bathroom was probably the nicest one we've had in quite a while. There was lots of Wildlife for us to enjoy. The beach was very close but we also enjoyed the sound and did kayaking. This little house was almost The Best of Both Worlds. The host was wonderful and I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona P.

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

Great getaway

Quaint out of the way getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Great Stay - Very Accommodating

Great stay! Very clean and accommodating. Neighborhood feel is great for a small family or a couple, without being too far from the mainstream places of OBX. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A cozy and quiet space! Nestled in the trees..very private for the number of families around. Quick and accessible to the beaches!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

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

Great stay

Loved our stay in this home, plenty of space for my family and pets. The pool was great we took advantage of that for sure. Enjoyed riding bikes in the neighborhood and it’s just a short drive to the beach and shopping. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this tree house. We are a family of 3 with one fur baby, our frenchie. The house is decorated perfectly, very clean annd neat and the space for a family of 3 was very comfortable. It is close to everything yet far enough away to be peaceful. The pool was wonderful as was the beach. I absolutely love Betsy. She is very sweet and very responsive if you need something. We will most definitely be back to this tree house. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace Y.

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

A great, little spot

Location was great. We enjoyed the sound down by the pool. Owner was a great help with recommendations. I would recommend this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Treehouse Getaway!We had an amazing stay at this charming little beach treehouse! The house was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. It’s in a great location with easy access to nearby amenities, and the beach was just a quick drive away.Our family absolutely loved everything Colington Harbor had to offer—peaceful surroundings, fun activities, and a true local vibe. The host was incredibly responsive and thoughtful, checking in on us throughout our stay to make sure everything was going smoothly.Tons of great local restaurants nearby made dining out super convenient. We’d come back in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace W.

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

Great house and close to the bay

Great house, nice and clean. Roberta was a surprise we enjoyed watching 😆
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

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

Fun in the Trees

We had a great time at the Treehouse. Betsy was an amazing host. She responded to our questions right away and was very friendly. The house is spacious and clean. Our kids enjoyed riding the bikes around the neighborhood and to the pool. The front porch is a great spot to relax after a long day at the beach. It’s also nice to enjoy a morning coffee while listening to the birds and watching the squirrels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamee K.

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

Superb

Had an awesome stay! Will stay again in the future. Covington Harbor is wonderful. Treehouse was wonderful! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JJ A.

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

Our stay at the Treehouse

Betsy was an amazing host. Our stay at the treehouse was great, awesome neighborhood, short walk to the sound, and short drives to the beach/any of our favorite restaurants on the island. We will definitely be staying here again! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Location is great. Property was great. Use the local beach was great. Our dogs loved it.

We had a great time. The property was perfect. We were doing things locally and didn’t get to use all of the amenities. But I would recommend this is a great place to stay for us and our dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023