"Gates of Helga" Private Room 3 Blocks From Beach
Room in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
- 1 queen bed
- Dedicated bathroom
Stay with Annette
- Superhost
- 11 years hosting
Listing highlights
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In Kill Devil Hills, near the beach
Avalon Beach is about a 10-min walk away, with a coffee shop and restaurants along the way.
Beach gear ready to grab and go
Beach chairs, an umbrella, a cart, and a bodyboard are all included for trips to the sand.
Hosts guests return for
Guests describe Greg and Annette as warm, generous hosts who share local tips and feel like family.
A safe, comfy place for friendly, easy-going people with good vibes to base their beach adventures. This is a clean BUT BASIC, room on the ground floor with a semi-private entrance and a full (but smallish) guest bathroom (not attached to the room) for your private use. We also have an outdoor shower and a gas grill and burner you can use that is shared with our family. We are within 10 min. walking distance to the beach and sound, restaurants/bars, a produce stand, and a great coffee shop.
The space
Our yard and house are a reflection of our off-beat and eclectic tastes, "found art" and things we've picked up in our journey along the way. It is NOT a cookie-cutter or sterile environment!
We supply a beach cart for guests to haul things to the beach as well as chairs and a beach umbrella you can use. You can have use of a bodyboard, foam surfboard/stand-up paddleboard, and usually a bicycle or two.
We are an "earth friendly" and "green" household as much as we can be. We compost, use rain barrel systems, and keep backyard chickens for organic fertilizer for our flowers and gardens. We also re-use as much gray water as we can for watering the outdoors, etc. (It is a work in progress!) With that said, we avoid the use of harsh chemical or petro-chemical household products to the best of our ability. Our cleaning supplies and pest/insect/mosquito control are also "green", utilizing essential oils, plant extracts, and the least toxic options possible so as not to expose our children, pets, guests, or ourselves to toxic chemicals whenever we can avoid it.
If you have animal allergies this may not be a suitable listing for you, since we do allow and have pets -both dogs and cats and sometimes other animals.
Also, because we do not use harsh chemicals in our pest control, you may see an occasional spider or random insect, especially if you are visiting in a warmer weather season.
If you do not like (large) dogs, kids, or sometimes loud but basically laid-back people, this might not be the place for you. - even though it is inexpensive. Peace and love to all!!!
Guest access
This room is in the downstairs of our house with a semi-private entrance. (You don't have to pass through our living space to get to your room but we do occasionally use the entrance to access storage or when it rains.) There is a first-floor full bathroom - not attached to the room - for guests' exclusive use. Guests also can have use of an outdoor shower and outdoor tiki bar with gas grill and burner (shared with us), fenced-in backyard. We consider you our house guests and will treat you as we would friends and family staying with us. You are welcome to as much privacy as you would like within your room but we are an active and very social family that enjoys our outdoor spaces and always welcome interaction. We try to be available and helpful if you need something.
During your stay
We are a laid back and friendly family who enjoy being outdoors, traveling and meeting new people. We live upstairs and are available to help with recommendations, etc. We do have school-age children so they may be in the yard. Greg enjoys spinning vinyl in our outdoor tiki bar on the weekends in the evening, so you may be subject to his music...lol.
Other things to note
Your room and bathroom are on the ground level and we live upstairs. Our laundry room and office are also on the ground level but the ground level inside the house is mostly privately reserved for you while you are with us. We do occasionally use the entrance downstairs (yours) if it rains.
We have school-age children living here so they are often outside and can be a bit noisy at times on some days. We have 2 friendly but enthusiastic LARGE dogs that are known to bark occasionally. We also have shampoo, body wash, etc. if you forget or need any toiletries while you are here.
If you have animal allergies this may not be a suitable listing for you, since we do allow and have pets. Also, because we do not use harsh chemicals in our pest control, you may see an occasional spider or random insect, especially if you are visiting in a warmer weather season.
We are animal lovers and well-behaved, socialized adult pets will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The basic charge for any pet is an additional $25 for one pet. Generally, the space is only suitable for a maximum of 2 people and 1 dog. MUST BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals as well as any damages to property or otherwise caused by their pet. Please note that we do have children and other animals on the property.
The space
Our yard and house are a reflection of our off-beat and eclectic tastes, "found art" and things we've picked up in our journey along the way. It is NOT a cookie-cutter or sterile environment!
We supply a beach cart for guests to haul things to the beach as well as chairs and a beach umbrella you can use. You can have use of a bodyboard, foam surfboard/stand-up paddleboard, and usually a bicycle or two.
We are an "earth friendly" and "green" household as much as we can be. We compost, use rain barrel systems, and keep backyard chickens for organic fertilizer for our flowers and gardens. We also re-use as much gray water as we can for watering the outdoors, etc. (It is a work in progress!) With that said, we avoid the use of harsh chemical or petro-chemical household products to the best of our ability. Our cleaning supplies and pest/insect/mosquito control are also "green", utilizing essential oils, plant extracts, and the least toxic options possible so as not to expose our children, pets, guests, or ourselves to toxic chemicals whenever we can avoid it.
If you have animal allergies this may not be a suitable listing for you, since we do allow and have pets -both dogs and cats and sometimes other animals.
Also, because we do not use harsh chemicals in our pest control, you may see an occasional spider or random insect, especially if you are visiting in a warmer weather season.
If you do not like (large) dogs, kids, or sometimes loud but basically laid-back people, this might not be the place for you. - even though it is inexpensive. Peace and love to all!!!
Guest access
This room is in the downstairs of our house with a semi-private entrance. (You don't have to pass through our living space to get to your room but we do occasionally use the entrance to access storage or when it rains.) There is a first-floor full bathroom - not attached to the room - for guests' exclusive use. Guests also can have use of an outdoor shower and outdoor tiki bar with gas grill and burner (shared with us), fenced-in backyard. We consider you our house guests and will treat you as we would friends and family staying with us. You are welcome to as much privacy as you would like within your room but we are an active and very social family that enjoys our outdoor spaces and always welcome interaction. We try to be available and helpful if you need something.
During your stay
We are a laid back and friendly family who enjoy being outdoors, traveling and meeting new people. We live upstairs and are available to help with recommendations, etc. We do have school-age children so they may be in the yard. Greg enjoys spinning vinyl in our outdoor tiki bar on the weekends in the evening, so you may be subject to his music...lol.
Other things to note
Your room and bathroom are on the ground level and we live upstairs. Our laundry room and office are also on the ground level but the ground level inside the house is mostly privately reserved for you while you are with us. We do occasionally use the entrance downstairs (yours) if it rains.
We have school-age children living here so they are often outside and can be a bit noisy at times on some days. We have 2 friendly but enthusiastic LARGE dogs that are known to bark occasionally. We also have shampoo, body wash, etc. if you forget or need any toiletries while you are here.
If you have animal allergies this may not be a suitable listing for you, since we do allow and have pets. Also, because we do not use harsh chemicals in our pest control, you may see an occasional spider or random insect, especially if you are visiting in a warmer weather season.
We are animal lovers and well-behaved, socialized adult pets will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The basic charge for any pet is an additional $25 for one pet. Generally, the space is only suitable for a maximum of 2 people and 1 dog. MUST BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals as well as any damages to property or otherwise caused by their pet. Please note that we do have children and other animals on the property.
Where you’ll sleep
Bedroom
1 queen bed, 1 couch
What this place offers
Lock on bedroom door
Beach access
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
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Rated 4.92 out of 5 from 324 reviews.
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, United States
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Neighborhood highlights
We are in a mostly residential/second home neighborhood with light and crosswalk to cross the main "highway" between us and the beach access. This is a very safe but busy neighborhood full of year round residents as well as vacationers, dogs and children.
Meet your host
Born in the 70s
My work: Property Caretaker and Manager
Most useless skill: I"m like an encyclopedia of classic rock
For guests, I always: I love to share local recommendations!
I like to spend time with my guests
Residents of the Outer Banks for over 30 years, we are an active family who enjoys traveling, exploring new places, being outdoors, meeting new people, and making new friends. Greg, my partner in life and co-host is also a Realtor, so if you find yourself wishing for a place to call your own here in our little piece of the world, we can also help make that dream come true!
Annette is a Superhost
Host details
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