Dancing Pines | 1 Mile to Beach • Peaceful Studio

Entire guest suite in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Gia
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Great location

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Canal view

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Cozy Hideaway • Built with Love • Surrounded by Tall Pines

Escape to Dancing Pines, a charming, thoughtfully crafted studio retreat nestled beneath the towering North Carolina pines—just 1 mile (a 5-minute drive) from the sandy ocean shores of the Outer Banks!

Perfect for a couple or solo traveler, this peaceful space offers everything you need to relax, recharge, and explore the best of OBX.

🌊 Cozy up. Wind down. Let the pines sway you into vacation mode!

The space
🛏️ What You’ll Love:

Inviting studio layout with a plush queen bed & cozy sitting area

Sparkling clean full bath and private entrance

Surrounded by beautiful pine trees—perfect for morning coffee or stargazing

Built with care by the local owners who live upstairs—they’re happy to share insider OBX tips!

Just a mile to the lifeguarded beach access at First Street, with free public parking

Whether you're planning a romantic beach weekend, a solo writing escape, or simply need a quiet place to rest after OBX adventures, Dancing Pines offers a warm welcome and a stay you won’t forget.

Separate Entrance, Routine cleaning & Sanitized Space! Large backyard sits on a non-coastal landlocked waterway! Your private getaway is located off the backyard and on the first level of the home. Enter thru a glass sliding door to bedroom with Roku TV and sitting /dining area with dorm fridge/freezer, microwave, k-cup machine, and full bath with large shower! You just might catch some glimpses of some wildlife in the backyard including deer!

Guest access
Your own parking space on the right side of driveway. Covered Concrete walkway leads you around to your private studio apartment! At the end of the walkway is a portable standing shower (cold water only) to rinse off the sand from your day at the beach. Also hooks to hang your beach towels/other wet items outside.
Two beach chairs & two beach towels, umbrella, two body boards available for your enjoyment!
Portable heater, fan, and heating blanket also available to you in your space!

*Special Discount for our guests on beach rental supplies & set up between Duck to South Nags Head! Any Questions - please ask your host!

*Discount to Local Favorite Restaurant!

Other things to note
There are four indoor/outdoor cats that live on the property by color their names are as follows - Solid Black is Iolani, Tuxedo is Waikiki, Orange is Maddie Skeeter, and Buff is Lake Landing. Please do not allow them into your space even if they act like they should be allowed :)
OBX is known to have mosquitos and therefore we have a gorgeous bird population - this property is routinely professionally treated to control these critters!

Any rentals longer than one week require a cleaning and linen service on a weekly basis.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Canal view
Beach access
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Kill Devil Hills is the oldest official town on the Outer Banks, and arguably, one of its most popular destinations. Located in the middle of the central Outer Banks and bordered by miles of attractions, activities, shops, and restaurants, (and not to mention miles of ocean,) Kill Devil Hills offers vacationers a world of things to do and see.

At the top of the "Hills," the Wright Brothers National Memorial overlooks the town, and at night, the soft flood lights surrounding the base of the memorial can be spotted in the distance from most any point within the town's limits. During the day, Kill Devil Hills really heats up with lots of fun both on and off the ocean, and plenty of entertainment for beach visitors. Essentially, for a packed-Outer Banks vacation that has plenty of amenities and action, Kill Devil Hills is a perfect vacation destination.

Avalon Fishing Pier - For a small fee, visitors can fish this 700 ft. long pier. The pier house features a snack bar, tackle & bait, and beer.

The Beach - The beach is still Kill Devil Hills #1 attraction. Like all central Outer Banks towns, kill Devils Hills has its own set of local beach rules and regulations, including no dogs on the beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. In addition, glass and bonfires are not allowed on the beaches, and driving on the beach is only allowed during the off-season months of October through March. Bear in mind, however, that these rules are in place to ensure everyone can enjoy the miles of oceanfront, and there's plenty of fun to be had both on and off the sand. There's no major beach boardwalk in Kill Devil Hills, but a quick hop over the dunes, and visitors can be right on the beach road to refresh with a soda or an ice cream from one of the area's many beachside shops. Here's what you need to know when visiting the beach:

Dogs are not permitted on the beach between May 15 and September 15, from 9am to 6pm unless they are a service animal. Dogs are otherwise permitted on the beach, controlled by a handler with a leash.
Fireworks and beach bonfires are not permitted in Kill Devil Hills.
Beer is allowed on the beach. Wine and liquor are not officially permitted. Please drink responsibly.
Metal detecting is allowed.
Red flags = no swimming. When you see red flags flying, dangerous conditions are present and swimming is prohibited.
It is illegal to walk on the dunes, and it is also illegal to pick live sea oats growing on the beaches.
Fill in any holes you dig. Holes in the sand can be a hazard.
Be mindful of Noise. Most communities consider a violation of the noise ordinance to be any sound that can be heard from inside a nearby residence, and any load noise after approximately 11:00 p.m.
No glass on the beach. Be mindful of glass bottles. Alcohol is allowed on all beaches, but if at all possible, stick to cans and plastic to save future beach-goers from any bare foot injuries.
Surf fishing is allowed. A fishing license is required in North Carolina and can be obtained before your vacation via the NC Marine Fisheries and Wildlife website, or a fishing license can be purchased at most any tackle shop on the Outer Banks.
4x4 Driving on the Beach - Driving on the beach is permitted October 1 - April 30 through designated access points. Vehicles must have current safety inspection, registration, insurance and license plate. Obtain a beach driving permit either from the Town of Kill Devil Hills or the Town of Nags Head. Through a reciprocal program, each town recognizes the beach driving permit issued by the other.
Dining and shopping options are in no short supply either, and hungry visitors will find they have their choice between fast food and fine dining, small locally owned shops and national chains, quick bites and four course meals. These shops and restaurants are located throughout the town, either along the beach road in decades-old buildings or historic original coast guard stations, or on the bypass in beachy shopping centers and modern plazas. With many amenities within walking distance, Kill Devil Hills vacationers will find they don't have to travel too far to enjoy the highlights of the Outer Banks; shopping and dining scene.

Meet your host

Superhost
1612 reviews
4.8 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Glenelg High School & Virginia Tech ;)
My work: Professional Host !
HELLO There!!! I moved to the Outer Banks from Ellicott City, MD in 2013. I studied Human Nutrition, Foods & Exercise with an emphasis in Exercise and Health Promotion at Virginia Tech and put that knowledge to work on a daily basis as a Pilates Instructor at the only classical Pilates Studio in the OBX, The Presidio of Pilates! In addition to my education, my love for business and entrepreneurial spirit led me to AirBNB! I CoHost multiple spaces in locations throughout the United States and as a Professional Referrer of AirBNB I take great joy in teaching folks how to start their own business hosting by themselves or with assistance. I have taught a course at the local church - The Path To Financial Freedom with AirBNB - I LOVE to TRAVEL - so reach out if you would like me to teach a course in YOUR home town in the US or Internationally! Things that bring me great joy: 1. My relationships with my K9 Medusa, kitties Oli & BB, close friends & family, clients & guests! 2. Water (referring to all large bodies of water....not the beverage! ;) 3. Beach walks and Podcasts! 4. Meditation 5. Pilates 6. Quotes!! As an Air Ambassador, I am grateful for every guest, and potential new host, I correspond with! I look forward to hosting YOU, your loved ones, and many more in the months and years to come...truly a labor of love! Should you need assistance in hosting your own property, I would be delighted to help you with that AS WELL! Travel quotes that inspire: ~A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. Laozi ~Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers, that the mind can never break off from the journey. Pat Conroy ~All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware. Martin Buber ~Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. Robert Frost ~Remember that happiness is a way of travel - not a destination. Roy M. Goodman ~Own only what you can always carry with you: know languages, know countries, know people. Let your memory be your travel bag. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn ~We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend. Robert Louis Stevenson ~Experience, travel — These are an education in themselves. Euripides ~Little by little, one travels far. J. R. R. Tolkien ~Travel far enough you meet yourself! Joseph Campbell

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Things to know

House rules

Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
2 guests maximum

Safety & property

Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm

Cancellation policy

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