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Beautiful Sunsets, Short walk to the Beach, Pet Friendly!

Vacation home in Rodanthe with kitchen and balcony

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Happy Hours, a pet-friendly beach cottage in Rodanthe, NC on Hatteras Island offers an idyllic retreat with sunsets over the sound. Walk to the beach for swimming and surfing or enjoy shopping and dining nearby. The screened-in porch provides a relaxing space while private balconies offer sound views.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Beautiful Sunsets, Short walk to the Beach, Pet Friendly!

Happy Hours is a sound side, pet friendly beach cottage conveniently located next to Hatteras Jacks tackle shop in Rodanthe, NC on Hatteras Island. In this 2 bedroom 1 ½ bathroom home relax & enjoy amazingly beautiful sunsets over the sound. With just a short walk to the beach enjoy swimming, surfing, surf fishing, & much more! Conveniently located near the walk/bike path, shopping, restaurants & the Rodanthe Pier.

When you first arrive at Happy Hours you will walk onto the large, gated wrap around deck which has access to the screened in porch.

Upon entering the cottage, you will find yourself in the large open living area with stairs on the left that will lead you to the bedrooms & full bathroom with shower/tub. Bath towels are provided!

The well-stocked, open concept kitchen is divided from the living area only by an island with bar like seating. Conveniently off of the kitchen there is a ½ bathroom & access to the screened in porch.

You will find a full laundry room with washer & dryer located off of the screened in porch.

Both bedrooms are located on the second level, each offer a queen size bed with small balconies.

Happy Hours is a great central location no matter what you are here to enjoy, be it water sports, shopping, or simply taking it easy!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Please smoke outside.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets
Note from host: Up to 2 dogs allowed under 70lbs.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Rodanthe, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rodanthe Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rodanthe Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hatteras Bowls - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mirro’s Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lisa's Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Sunsets, Short walk to the Beach, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Sunsets, Short walk to the Beach, Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Sunsets, Short walk to the Beach, Pet Friendly!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Sunsets, Short walk to the Beach, Pet Friendly! located?

Located in South Rodanthe, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum, Rodanthe Beach, and Pamlico Sound. Rodanthe Pier and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Beautiful Sunsets, Short walk to the Beach, Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurel S.

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

Lovely week at the beach

The property was just right for our family of four. I wish I had paid more attention to beach access as one of our boys has mobility issues and the location made getting to the water a little more difficult, but overall it was a lovely vacation. The weather was perfect, the water was amazing, waves were fun, and the house was well-appointed with some small touches that made it feel comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Great Stay

Stay could not have gone better. Location was ideal and property was clean and well maintained. Check in was easy and got notification that if we arrived early, the property was available. Will stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

OBX Off-season

Stayed in the offseason for a long weekend. Great location away from the busy area of OBX.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Clear well stocked

Outstanding, very clean, everything you need at the beach. Will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eda C.

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

Excellent OBX Experience

This is a clean, tastefully decorated, well-appointed cute cottage at a great location. Within minutes walking distance to both the Sound and the Ocean. Also centrally located to explore towns to the North like Duck as well as the ones to the South like Hatteras (and beyond - we took the Ocracoke ferry and had a great day in that area too). There are stores and restaurants that are walking distance too. We found everything we needed (and tons of things that families with kids would appreciate) at the cottage. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice place

Nice place &clean typical beach cottage a little to close to main road rt12 road noise but all&all a good stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ro G.

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

Labor Day Getaway!

The house provided a great location for exploring the area. Easy walk to the beach and restaurants. The kitchen had everything we needed for some home cooked meals as well, including a knife set that was the sharpest I've encountered in a VRBO. All of the decks provided space for our family to spread out, relax and take it all in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

A Gem in OBX

This was our fourth summer at Happy Hours and we’ve already booked for next year. This place is the BEST! The host Megan is wonderful and the house is absolutely perfect. If you want to see the most beautiful sunsets on the sound, this is the house for you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

Very nice place to stay off season

We loved it as soon as we walked in. They had it decorated for Christmas and it was such a surprise. It was just me and my husband and it was perfect especially since they allow pets.It is well stocked with nearly anything you may want to cook with and plenty of dishes, cutlery and pots and pans.The only reason I gave it a 4 star for location is because it’s perfect for off season-I would say from Oct to May-because it right on the road and next door to a tackle shop but otherwise the views of the sound was very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie V.

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

Simple and easy stay in Rodanthe

My family and I had a great week at Megan’s house. The location was perfectly located for us. On the bike path, near CHNS beaches and the quaint shops and recreational activities on the sound & ocean in the tri-village area. The house is very nicely decorated. We enjoyed the backyard bbq grill and fire pit. The back lounge/ covered porch with the hammock was nice to hang out in too. Sunsets on the top deck were gorgeous!! I would recommend maybe a table or simple dining area in the front of the house bc it was cooler there with that late afternoon sun still blazing in the rear of the house. Overall, highly recommend Megan’s house in Rodanthe for a great OBX experience!! PS love the Friday to Friday rental- thanks again, Megan!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Fabulous Sunset Views!

We absolutely LOVED Happy Hours! The house was beautifully decorated with a light, beachy, decor, everything was immaculate, towels were fresh and fluffy, sheets were soft, bed was super comfortable, kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need, but the best part of all was the sunset views from the upper deck. Watching that spectacular show every night as the sun exploded into the horizon was an awesome way to end the day. It’s also hard to peel yourself away when you’re having coffee on the deck in the morning, watching the pelicans dive for breakfast. The house is located on a somewhat busy road, but you really don’t notice the traffic because the views out back are so beautiful. The house was perfect for our older dog because the stairs were carpeted and the deck is gated which makes it nice to relax outside where they can roam freely. Our dog is a veteran traveler so he’s used to coming with us on our trips, but have to say I’ve never seen him so happy as he was at this place. He loved watching the people coming and going from the bait shop next door, hanging on the upper and lower decks with us, and walking the nice yard out back. In addition to the great accommodations, the host Megan was very responsive through our booking process and our stay, which was great. We have already started making our plans for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence A.

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

great

great
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frederic W.

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

Good OBX Price/Value

We enjoyed the "Happy Hours" cottage due to its price/value at Rodanthe, a good location to the Cape Hatteras Island National Seashore beaches and Oregon Inlet.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda S.

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

Relaxing vacation

Very enjoyable, relaxing vacation love the location and very happy with the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Return Visit to Happy Hours

This is our second year visiting Happy Hours and we’re already booked for next year. This property is immaculate and has lovely views of the Sound. The sunsets are truly amazing! The host Megan is wonderful and the location is perfect. It’s minutes from the public beach and close to restaurants and shops. The house has everything you could possibly need to make your stay comfortable. You will love your stay here!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Lacki Visit

All good from our view. One exception, please provide the next guest with the correct internet passcode beforehand. It matters whether the initial letter is capital or not. In our email the passcode started with a capital letter and it should not have. Caused some issues getting in. Otherwise, we had a great trip and a nice stay. Loved the bedroom balconies in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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

Beach vacay

Great family beach trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Lovely Winter Getaway

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Happy Hours. The cottage was perfect for our four-day stay. The beach décor is lovely (feels like summertime inside the house even though it's February). We like Rodanthe's location - not too far from Avon or Hatteras to the south and not a long drive for a day trip to Manteo to the north. We hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Quiet and cozy

Quiet and cozy place to stay, convenient to local places.

10/10 Excellent

KERRY M., Forest Hill, MD

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

perfect weekend getaway !

Megan was great to work with and the house was immaculate ! Close to the beach and beautiful view of the sound. Will return !

10/10 Excellent

Virginia T.

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

Nights in Rodanthe!!

We found the house delightful,lovely beach decor, a great getaway,and happy that pets were welcome!!

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

Simply Fantastic

At the last minute, we decided to see if we could squeeze in a week on the OBX. We came across Megan’s property and it happened to be available. Talk about striking gold! The location of the house is within walking distance to everything including a 10 minute walk to the beach. The house itself surpassed our expectations ten-fold! Great layout, views and the place had everything you would need and then some. I’ve already mentioned it to a number of friends and family. If you’re looking for a place that has it all, this is it regardless of the time of year. Jim, Adriane, Aidan & Aida (our lovable K9)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

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

Dog days of summer

Excellent vacation place for a small family. Cozy and comfortable, down-to-earth and relaxing. 5 minute walk to the beach, 2 minutes to the bay. It is very convenient to launch a canoe or kayak from there. The house is tastefully decorated and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked-up. The floors are kid- and pet-friendly, easy to clean from sand. Note the hose next to the entrance and the summer shower at the backyard. We found the latter a few days after our arrival, when decided to use the grill. Definitely recommend the place for your stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

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

Perfect Getaway!

Very cute and beachy. Pet friendly. Wrap around deck with gates to keep my dog secure. Place was so clean. Fully stocked kitchen. No dishwasher but with the view of the sound washing dishes wasn't a big deal.

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

Relaxing in Rodanthe

The property was great. Very clean, exactly as described and the owner was easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend.