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Magical Bungalow OBX: Direct Beach Access, Fresh & Clean + EZ Beach Cart

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Smart TV, DVD player, music library, stereo
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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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.

Magical Bungalow OBX: Direct Beach Access, Fresh & Clean + EZ Beach Cart

Feel the sea breeze, listen to the ocean waves & relax at Magical Bungalow OBX.

We provide intelligently designed beach homes for the unique elements of vacation stays:
• User Friendly Homes
• Prime Locations: Steps to Beach
• Sparkling Clean
• Quick & Attentive Local Support
• Thoughtful Touches

The Magical Bungalow OBX is an original OBX 'Beach Box' style home, that was re-imagined and renovated by Live Swell Custom Homes.

Our purpose is to create fresh & clean beach homes families dream about!

Over years of listening to guests we have created a familiar, clean & consistent vacation rental home experience. We are not perfect, but always looking to improve.

Guest Favorites @ the Magical Bungalow OBX:

•The location! –Peek-a-boo Dune Views, steps to sand
•EZ Wheel Beach Cart
•Front Decks & Covered Porch– morning coffee, Sunrises & evening sunsets!
•Swaying in a hammock
•Master Bath with oversized Rain Head
•The Private Outdoor Shower
•A well-supplied nautical style kitchen
•Dog Friendly *See Guidelines Below
•A family friendly home and safe neighborhood
•Direct Beach Access: Home is located on a direct beach access with parking, at times it can get full. Most love the feel, some may not.

With us you can feel the essence of beach home ownership, vacation with ease and eliminate the gamble of poorly maintained rentals!

All of our fresh & clean custom vacation homes feature:
•Quality Linens + Bath Towels
•Upgrades & Renovations
•Professional & Attentive Customer Support
•Pre-Arrival Quality Assurance Check
•Pet Friendly & Easy to Clean Surfaces

Please note: While renovated, this is an older original beach home, originally built in 1969. As a piece of OBX history, that's OK though as it all adds to the charm and soul of the Magical Bungalow.

We are passionate about coastal living and enjoy the opportunity to share our beach homes we love so much with our guests.

Reserve Now! To confirm your stay as availability does go quick :)

Housekeeping, Maintenance, Inspection & Cleaning Notes:
We believe a very clean & functional home is of the utmost importance for our guests upon arrival. Between each guest stay our beach homes are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized & inspected.

All of our in-house housekeepers are trained in our proprietary ‘Sparkling Clean’ cleaning process and as of 2025 almost every beach house contains at least one floor-cleaning Robot on-site. Our staff also includes a full-time licensed Builder, so if an unlikely maintenance issue does occur, you can feel confident it will be fixed fast!

As further commitment to delivering an exceptional stay a ‘Quality Assurance Inspection’ occurs prior to arrival.

Pet Friendly Guidelines:
We are pet friendly to responsible pet owners with dogs who are good travelers. Pet fee is $50 to bring one dog. If interested in bringing more than one dog, just ask! We have hosted more than one dog in the past so it may be possible.

Please note:
• Pet fee does not include excessive pet hair removal, stain removal on fabrics or droppings pick-up
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Kitty Hawk Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Kitty Hawk Beach and 4 minutes by foot from beach
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
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

Rules

Our expectations of guest conduct is simple: Please respect this home, respect our neighbors and follow the few rules listed here.
• Treat this place with care as if it were your own • Abide by all laws • Respect the neighbors • Inform your entire party and any visitors of the ho
While we are light and do like to have fun - any disrespecting of property, neighbors or illegal activity of any kind will not be tolerated.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $25 per pet per each night added to reservation

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Magical Bungalow OBX House Kill Devil Hills
Magical Bungalow OBX Kill Devil Hills
Magical Bungalow OBX Kill vil
Magical Bungalow OBX
Magical Bungalow OBX (Walk To Beach + Surfboards)

Magical Bungalow OBX: Direct Beach Access, Fresh & Clean + EZ Beach Cart Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with lovely hosts! It was so clean and cozy, close to the beach and restaurants, stores, etc. perfect getaway place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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

Great stay!

Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Wonderful home for beach access

This home was beautiful and perfect for a beach trip. It was clean and very nice. The access to the beach was well worth the stay here.
View toward the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin C.

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

Great location magical bungalow

Everything was great and the beach was so close.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jmrogers62@hotmail.com j.

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

Great Property….Great Location

The Magical Bungalow worked out great for us. The house has everything you need and is in a great location. The property has a quaint beach vibe and is so convenient to the beach it almost feels like you’re staying right on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

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

Awesome!

Perfect place!Close to everything - very clean - fully functional!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

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

Spring Break 24

Loved this cute beach house! Quick walk to the beach and convenient to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cortney H.

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

Great location!

The house was super cute and close to the beach. I (and my dog) had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Magical Bungalow OBX

Spotlessly clean + Terrific location + Comfortable home +Terrific service from owner = We would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Loved the area! House was very clean--comfortable beds!

Would recommend to others. Owners very nice to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda A.

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

Beautiful Bungalow

The bungalow was perfect for our family. The property was very clean and well maintained. Great location! Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie b.

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

Wonderful

Peaceful and wonderful experience at the bungalow 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

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

Lovely Bungalow

Our family so enjoyed the Magical Bungalow. The upstairs renovations are just beautiful, and the house is so comfortable and conducive to wonderful hang out time, while also being in really close proximity to the beach and many fun restaurants. We had a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent R.

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

We’ve found our spot

If you love location, cleanliness and tons of character, this is your spot. We will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnice H.

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

Great location.

The house was great. The down stairs was perfect for our older kids to have a place to themselves. We had everything we needed to be comfortable. Location convenient to stores, food and beaches. We had a great vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Great House in Ideal KDH Location

This bungalow was a great place for my family who was coming from DC, MD, and NC to get together for a long weekend. The space was clean and well-equipped for our beachgoing needs for a long weekend. We found the walk to the beach super easy (even with a little one in tow!) and appreciated the house's many amenities, like the outdoor shower, beach cart, and front porch rocking chairs. We'd definitely recommend this bungalow to friends and family looking for an OBX vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Perfect quiet getaway

My fiancé, 14lb Border Terrier and I stayed for a week and it was the perfect vacation. The food recommendations were amazing (thank you!) and we adored the coffee shop. We went every morning. The house is beautiful, clean and very cozy. My favorite part of the day was chilling on the hammock. We rented this adorable place the end of April and look forward doing it again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi K.

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

Amazing beach access

The super short walk to the beach is what made this property ideal. Room for a family of 4 to spread out enough that we didn’t get on each others’ nerves. Hammock was a huge plus. Nice to have a boogie board to us, didn’t need the bikes. Ice maker in the fridge with frosted mugs, a nice touch!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

john h.

Perfect spot to enjoy OBX

This place worked perfect for me and my friends. The house had everything we needed and was in a very convenient location. We could see the beach from the front porch and the walk was less than a half block. The pier and Awful Arthurs were also within walking distance. We will definitely see if this place is available the next time we return. The owners communicated very well with us
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

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

Loved it!

Outstanding!!! This was such a wonderful place, that I fell in love with!! The best part was waking up and walking down to see the sunrise on the beach! Thank you Mike! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Beach Beauty

The house was very clean and well-maintained. The owners were easily accessible and contacted us to make sure everything was going well. The beach was an even shorter distance to walk than we, originally, thought. Great surprise! It was very relaxing place to hang out and be connected to the area/beach at the same time. Wonderful place to vacation at!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

jason g.

Wonderful, relaxing, clean place to stay

My family and i loved staying here! a short walk to the beach, lots of restaurant options, clean, everything was in order and the owners and manager were pleasant to deal with. While sipping a cocktail on the upper patio, the manager drove up and greeted me warmly. She asked if everything was OK and if i needed anything. All was great, I told her. Great personal touch. It was a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Perfect location !!

The home was inviting & very comfortable. My arrival was delayed and i notified my host it would be after midnight. I was very pleasantly surprised to find they had turned all the lights on for me. It was an incredible trip. I set my alarm every morning and walked up to the beach and witnessed some of the most beautiful sunrises I have EVER been fortunate to see And seashells.... GALORE on this part of the beach. I highly recommend and I will hopefully be back again next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Perfect OBX spot for families!

The Magic Bungalow was perfect for our family of six. Well decorated, very clean and beach vibes abound. Centrally located, so close to beach, we felt safe letting our kids walk to beach. Owners provided beach cart, boogie boards, surfboard, beach toys and even extra beach chairs. This was a huge time, space and money saver as we didn't have to buy all the gear! Communication was excellent and Michael even helped set up private surfing lessons with a local surf coach. since Michael was already booked (he does lessons too :-)). Highly recommended for any family who wants an amazing location and all they need for a memorable OBX stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Deidre G.

Awesome Vacation Spot for My Family

My family and I had an enjoyable time at the Magical Bungalow which is located walking distance to the beach (1 block). We comfortably had three families (6 adults, 2 kids and a baby) sharing the beach house and we were never "on top" of each other even though the description says it is 1,200 sq ft. The upgrades were wonderful on the top floor, so much so that we can't wait until you complete the upgrades to the bottom floor. The amenities provided was plenty for us. We LOVED the hammocks which was my husband's favorite pastime during this vacation, since the bed wasn't as comfortable as he would've liked. Thank you so much for the hospitality and for being available when we had questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018