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Barefootin' - steps from the beach, restaurants & shops. Very close to it all!

Family-friendly holiday home in Kill Devil Hills with a water park

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Sun-loungers
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 17198 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Place, Destination Fun
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Woods Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Kill Devil Hills

A family-friendly stay in Kill Devil Hills awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Outer Banks Beaches and Destination Fun. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 4 bathrooms, a balcony and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a water park, a garden and gas grills. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Kill Devil Hills holiday home include Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Aviation Dog Park.
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What's nearby

  • Destination Fun - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Aviation Dog Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Outer Banks Brewing Station - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Barefootin' - steps from the beach, restaurants & shops. Very close to it all!

Our rates include taxes and cleaning fee!!! 3 night minimum.
This wonderful get-away in the Outer Banks is conveniently located just a short walk (300 feet) from the beach. It is in the heart of Kill Devil Hills (milepost 9) which is also the home of the Wright Brother's Monument. It is only a short drive from Jockey's Ridge and the Outlets, as well as walking distance from multiple restaurants, surf shops and quaint stores.

Barefootin' is a two level duplex . Each level has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms as well as a queen size sleeper sofa in the family room, fully equipped eat in kitchen and washer/dryer. It is equipped with a total of 6 televisions, three DVD players, DVD library, game system, games and puzzles. A gas grill, corn hole boards, outdoor table and chairs, beach chairs, baby pool and sand toys are also available for your convenience. An advantage of renting Barefootin' is that the units can easily accommodate two or more families. It is also one of the few homes that can be rented for less than a week (3 night minimum). Also, linens for the beds and towels are complimentary with the rental.(We do not provide beach towels, however.)

This is the ideal choice for 2-4 families vacationing together. It allows privacy but in close proximity to each other. The lower level has beautiful tile floors with throw rugs in each room for comfort. It is decorated with a 'beachy' flare. The den has a comfortable couch (pull out queen sofa sleeper) and loveseat with a large television with DVD player. The kitchen is fully equipped with a table that seats 6 and everything you should need including a coffee maker, Keurig, toaster, blender and microwave. The master bedroom is very large with a king size bed, plenty of room for a pack n play, television and private bathroom with shower. The second bedroom has a queen bed and the third has a pyramid bunk bed (twin on top & full on bottom bunk ) with a television. Outside there is a nice patio to enjoy the ocean breezes on. In the rear of the house there are tables and chairs on both levels, an outdoor shower, corn hole boards, colorful chairs on the front deck as well as a swing on the front of the house!

The upper level has carpet in the bedrooms only.. It has a roomy den with two sofas (one is a queen sleeper sofa), a flat screen television set, DVD player and game system. The den opens into a fully equipped kitchen including coffee maker, Keurig, toaster, blender, microwave and a large table that seats 8-10 people comfortably. The master bedroom has a king size bed, room for a pack n play, television, dvd player and a private bath. The second bedroom has a queen bed with a TV and the third bedroom has a pyramid bunk bed (twin on top & full on bottom bunk). There are balconies on the front as well as the back with tables and chairs to sit and enjoy.

Barefootin' is a reasonably priced convenient getaway!!

Check in time is 3pm and check out is 10am.

* Need just one unit? Please contact us by phone or visit our website listed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,128 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please have all dishes, pots, pans etc washed and put away.
Start a load of bath towels only
Remove all food/drinks from refrigerator and take out all the trash outside.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets 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
On-site 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Barefootin' - steps from the beach, restaurants & shops. Very close to it all!?

Yep, Barefootin' - steps from the beach, restaurants & shops. Very close to it all! is a short 3-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, waterskiing and windsurfing. You can also find motor boats.

Does Barefootin' - steps from the beach, restaurants & shops. Very close to it all! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does Barefootin' - steps from the beach, restaurants & shops. Very close to it all! have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is Barefootin' - steps from the beach, restaurants & shops. Very close to it all! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a water park, as well as children's dinnerware and travel cots, it's no surprise that Barefootin' - steps from the beach, restaurants & shops. Very close to it all! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Barefootin' - steps from the beach, restaurants & shops. Very close to it all!?

No, Barefootin' - steps from the beach, restaurants & shops. Very close to it all! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Barefootin' - steps from the beach, restaurants & shops. Very close to it all!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Barefootin' - steps from the beach, restaurants & shops. Very close to it all!?

No, pets are not allowed.

Barefootin' - steps from the beach, restaurants & shops. Very close to it all! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was in a perfect location and very clean. We were staying for a wedding and the house was perfect, a very lovely spot to relax at.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at Barefootin’! The property was clean and was exactly how it looked in the photos. Communication with the owner was smooth and quick. We were close to all the places we wanted to visit. I would absolutely recommend staying here and will definitely look for this place again if we come back down for another trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA F.

Well furnished. Short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place! Wonderful stay. The listing showed a hot tub but that is no longer available but aside from that this is a wonderful family vacation house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nebiyat T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great rental. Best price relative to other airbnbs and hotels, the location speaks for itself, it’s walking distance to the beach and even this spots location in the greater OBX is perfect. There’a a really good Italian spot next door along with many other food and entertainment spots close by. The house had everything we needed and was clean when we got to there. They do require quite a bit of cleaning after your stay but to be honest it’s not that bad and is pretty normal if you’ve rented airbnbs before. I would highly recommend if you’re looking for a nice place to stay in OBX!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and location

We booked a short stay at this property for an opportunity to connect with family. We are familiar with the area but this location made our visit great. It is less than a block from the beach and there are several fun restaurants in walking distance. That made it easy to enjoy the time with 4 grandchildren and not spend too much time in the car. The rental was very clean, inviting, and thoughtfully furnished. We enjoyed our time there. Great porch with a nice view. The owner was quick to respond to a few minor details and questions. We hope to visit again sometime, perhaps for a longer timeframe. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay for a family

The owners are awesome and easy to communicate with. The location is great, just minutes from the beach and to a few restaurants. I would definitely recommend this vrbo and would use it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for a family vacation!

WOULD GIVE 4.5 STARS IF I COULD Overall, a great place to stay! We rented both units for a large family vacation and it worked out great. The location is excellent! It’s across the street from the beach and right around local restaurants, shops and everything you need. We comfortably fit 4 large family vehicles in the driveway which was nice. Raffaella was an excellent host and very accommodating and friendly. One big pro for us is that it was very kid friendly. Bunk beds, toys/games available, and the outdoor shower was a life saver coming back from the beach with little kids. It was also nice that beach chairs were available and some kid friendly beach items. The beach access right across the street is right by the life guard stand which was an extra plus since we had 7 kids with us. A couple of things we wish were a little better... 1. Cleanliness. It was decent but there were multiple dead bugs found, dirt/sand and items found in drawers from previous renters. 2. Clean up. Before leaving you have to sweep the floors, wash the towels, clean the dishes and put them away and put all the trash by the road. This seems a bit excessive when a cleaning lady is coming after. Would definitely stay again for another family vacation! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding on the beach guests house.

Cozy, comfy and affordable for our great group of friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Property

This house was exactly as described. Location was excellent. In a quiet location and beach access just across the street. Communication with the owners was excellent. Although we didn’t need to contact them during our stay as all was. This is perfect property for two families. The upper and lower units were completely separate with their own kitchen and amenities. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dynnette T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

This is a tough one to title. ☹️

Overall, it was a nice property. Sadly, the home was not checked before we checked in and it was FULL of dead flies. The only saving grace, was that the host gave me a quick response and had cleaners out there within the hour. We know it was some sort of strange occurrence, but if the house had had a walk through the day before, it could have been addressed prior to our arrival. 😔
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

This was one of my favorite vacations. The host is very responsive and the house was beautiful. The short walk to the beach was so nice and I felt very safe. There is also a little restaurant/bar on the direct corner that’s very nice and my son said the fish tacos were the best he’s ever had. I highly recommend this house for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soojin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week Stay with Young Kids

Rooms were nice and clean, the bunk bed room had space for a pack and play for our one year old to sleep in so that was a big plus. The closest public beach access is really close but only stairs for beach access, so be ready to carry any beach wagons. Luckily the other beach accesses up the road both are both stairs and walkouts. Definitely looking forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie E., Douglassville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

In the heart of it all

Overall our large blended family had a great time staying here. It accommodated us all quite nicely and despite hurricane Debbie trying to dampen our spirits, we made the most of our time due to everything being so close (walkable and driveable). The beach was right across the street which was a huge win and we spent as much time as possible there during the day soaking up what sun we could and at night checking for ghost crabs and sea turtles. We enjoyed some family card nights and game time around the upstairs kitchen table and the kids enjoyed putting puzzles together. The beds were all very comfortable and allowed for some rejuvenating for the next day. The few little hiccups we had were quickly addressed and the hosts were incredibly accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice beach house

Really great property, easy walk to the beach. Nice neighborhood. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shantell C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion Perfection

We had so much fun. The property was perfect for our large group. We rented both floors, but we were able to have meals together and hang out in the house and on the deck together. Because the beach is just a very short walk, we could hang out there all day and if someone needed to go back to the house they could. It was perfection.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun

Great location! Very nice and comfortable stay. Had both duplexes and there was plenty of room for the 14 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Super close to beach access and plenty of room for our large party to spread out. We especially liked the swinging chairs and deck seating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Stay with Multiple Families

This property worked perfect for us, it gave each family their own privacy with multiple bedrooms but also plenty of space inside and out to come together. Very clean with plenty of included amenities. Homeowner was very responsive and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarom D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place & Close to the Beach

This was a great place to stay. As noted, there are 2 units, one is upstairs, the other downstairs. We came with two families and it was perfect. We had plenty of showers for everyone. The kids (ages 6-13) loved the selection of board games. We loved how close it is to the beach. We were able to walk to restaurants, shopping, and the post office without a problem. I recommend staying here if you want to be close to everything, including the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Barefootin' is the place to be!

We loved the property! Plenty of parking and plenty of space. Loved our little get away and we would definitely book this house again if/when we visit the OBX.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Diane D.

Barefootin

The property was fairly clean. My husband fixed the dish washer that was leaking and vacuumed the air filter that was caked with dirt.(I know had we called the owner he would have been on top of it) Overall it was a great place to stay! Everything was walking distance and the beach was awesome! It was great having a yard for the kids to play in. We really had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K., Newport News, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing As Always!

This is our second time stay at Barefootin and we are in love with this house - sleeps many people, individual bedrooms, spacious and clean kitchen/living room, best location! Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Lindsey Y.

Close to beach

We had a great experience and time in OBX. Easy check in and out! Everything was nice, most kitchen appliances you need was on hand. There was some bugs, we had a few in a group that wasn’t pleased with that, but I did contact the owner and they said they would send someone out. We didn’t understand that the top floor did not connect but it worked out. Over all a great time and everyone loved the corn hole game
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023