Title: Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! Cottage on the beach, with water park ## Photo gallery for Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels - Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! (Kill Devil Hills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90927300/90927249/w611h800x302y0-44344a99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! (Kill Devil Hills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90927300/90927249/0adb08d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! (Kill Devil Hills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90927300/90927249/b05f3387.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! (Kill Devil Hills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90927300/90927249/ccfd30d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! (Kill Devil Hills)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90927300/90927249/23333263.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Pelican, your beach retreat in Kill Devil Hills. Step into this charming 1955 surf shack apartment and unwind with smart TV and AC/Heat control in every room. Enjoy private beach access across the road, a covered porch with propane grill, or relax on the L-shaped leather couch. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill £242 includes taxes & fees 17 Feb - 18 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! This unique place has a style all its own! Completely renovated ground level surf shack apartment located conveniently on the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills yet literally a stone throw away from the Kitty Hawk line! View the surf and sand from inside your bungalow apartment kitchen & living rooms! Skip across the road to private beach access! Knotty pine throughout in this 1955 year old one of a kind space! Easy access to all the OBX has to offer! The space This space adopted a Green Turtle - Travel with Purpose when you stay with us and assist in global efforts to help save this beautiful endangered species! No steps to contend with! Covered porch and propane grill greet you at the entrance which leads into full size kitchen and dining area for four. Spacious living room with smart TV, large L-shaped leather couch! Two bedrooms with closets & ceiling fans plus your own controlled AC/Heat in every room! One king bed and one queen! One full bath with tiled shower! Enough parking for 1 vehicle preferably. If your group is larger then 4 there are two other spaces that are available to be rented separately! Inquire with your host if you are interested in these spaces as well! Guest access Everything in your space is for your enjoyment including the propane grill and outdoor hose at entrance. Inside is all yours except for the locked owners closet. Other things to note One bath towel, wash cloth, beach towel, and beach chair provided per person ! Private beach access for all Pelican guests is directly across from driveway. Nearest public beach access is Arch St! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45970000/45963500/45963466/90-2f07a83f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Queen Anne's Revenge Kitty Hawk - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.2 Very good 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=45963466&PinnedHotelID=45963466&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90927300/90927288/7b40cbfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The SoHo House-2 blocks to KH Bay & 1 mi to Ocean! 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Leave beds alone - do not strip! Throw trash away: Remove all trash from house (kitchen, bathroom, etc) place in dumpster outside of house. Make sure all dishes are clean, dry and put away. Turn all lights off. Set AC to 74 in summer and Heat to 68 in the winter at departure. Lock all doors & windows at your departure. If a key was used please put it back in lockbox. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Detailed house rules will be sent to you via message once your reservation is confirmed. If you have questions prior to booking please ask your host! Thank you for your interest in our home, please include a list of names and ages in your party and what brings you to the area. Any violation of outlined house rules can result in loss of damage deposit to canceled booking with no refund ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets ### 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Located in Kill Devil Hills, this cottage is on the beach. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Monument to a Century of Flight and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse. Paradise Fun Park and Children at Play Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Kill Devil Hills travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kill-Devil-Hills.dx10754) [View more Cottages in Kill Devil Hills](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kill-Devil-Hills-Cottages.d10754-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.05481%2C-75.68268&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Wp0mgVAgHsN8fRHCUxu9_57pnDw=) Kill Devil Hills, NC ### What's nearby - ![#beachbound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/122251/759b2284-298b-40cc-b7dc-445baf39cc22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kitty Hawk Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Kids play with telescopes and other stuff at observatory park in planetarium.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298962/d773482e-1af3-401c-970c-a1874e1ca5ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Children at Play Museum 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Morning walk on the beach in the Outer Banks. Caught the sun rising at the Avalon Pier. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10754/cd48b262-68e5-4c5c-be5b-391c277ea443.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Avalon Fishing Pier 1 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Paradise Fun Park 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Glazin' Go-Nuts 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile ### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - The Jolly Roger Restaurant 2 min drive - Ashley’s Espresso Parlour 6 min walk - Henry's Beef & Seafood Restaurant 6 min walk - Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill 2 min drive - The Black Pelican 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly!? ### How much is parking at Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly!? ### What time is check-in at Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly!? ### What time is check-out at Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly!? ### Where is Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sand Life - Pelican's Southern Nest! - Pet Friendly! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shayna S. 28 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Cozy but still beachy vibe. Very clean! Would stay here again ##### Shayna S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly B. 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely home right across the dune to the private beach! Very clean and nicely furnished. Close proximity to stores and restaurants. Check-in was a breeze and host even accommodated an early check-in so our toddler could get inherited nap. Are looking forward to our next visit and would definitely stay here again!! ##### Kimberly B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John R. 3 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is our second year staying at your beautiful cottage. We are always met with a clean and comfortable environment. We can't wait to visit again next year. The Ryan's ##### John R. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Daniel M. 24 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Overall a very positive experience and we had a very nice stay.I would recommend two things: upgrading the king bed because it's too soft and resulted in discomfort for me and my girlfriend. Additional/upgraded kitchen amenities/appliances. ##### Daniel M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayden A. 3 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### June 1-3rd Wonderful property! Very clean inside the house and short private access to the beach! Property manager/owner will work with any concerns or problems that may arise! Mentioned a set of batteries were dead and within 20 mins there was brand new batteries on the door step! ##### Hayden A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S. 18 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice accommodation! ##### Susan S. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### James T. 4 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### James T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ---