Catching Rays: Award-Winning Retreat + Pool | Cottage in Kill Devil Hills

Come to Catching Rays, and you’ll forget to count the days.
This bright, laid-back beach house sits just steps from the ocean in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. With a private pool, spacious layout, and effortless beach access, it’s made for sun-filled days and easy time together. Walk to the beach, grab coffee at Ashley’s Espresso Bar down the street, and let vacation fall into a perfect rhythm.
Professionally managed by Preserve Property Co.
The space
Begin a new tradition at Catching Rays, a classic cedar shake beach home in the heart of Kill Devil Hills designed for relaxed Outer Banks living. Thoughtfully styled inside and out, this spacious retreat blends traditional OBX charm with comfortable gathering spaces and easy coastal flow.
Inside, the home offers space to spread out and reconnect, featuring multiple living areas and a large kitchen and dining space that make shared meals, slow mornings, and evening wind-downs effortless. Gentle ocean breezes move through the home, while partial ocean views from the top level add a subtle reminder that the beach is always close.
Step outside to enjoy your private pool, rinse off in the outdoor shower after beach days, or take the quiet sidewalk for the easy three-minute walk to the ocean. Mornings are made even better with Ashley’s Espresso Bar just a few doors down, and the home’s central location makes exploring the rest of the Outer Banks simple and convenient.
With its beautiful private pool area, inviting layout, and thoughtful details throughout, Catching Rays is a warm, welcoming place to slow down, soak up the sun, and create vacation memories that bring you back year after year.
Included with your stay:
✔ Linens for Each Bed
✔ Bath Towels Provided
✔ First Roll of Paper Products
✔ Hand Soap
✔ Dish Soap and Dishwasher Pods
✔ Trash Bags
✔ Laundry Detergent (4 pods)
Neighborhood + Amenities
Coffee Shops + Cafés
• Ashley’s Espresso Parlour – Just a short walk from the home
• Higher Grounds Coffee Shop & Ice Cream Co. – 6.4 miles
• Front Porch Cafe – 0.7 miles
Grocery Stores
• Food Lion – 1.7 miles
• Harris Teeter – 4.7 miles
• Publix – 2 miles
Ice Cream + Treats
• Mom's Sweet Spot – 0.8 miles
• Holy Cow Creamery – 3.6 miles
• Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream – 1 mile
Restaurants
• Trio – 0.9 miles
• Vinny’s Pizza – 0.9 miles
• Two Roads Tavern – 1.2 miles
• Josephine's Sicilian Kitchen - 0.9 miles
• Goombays Grille & Raw Bar – 1.9 miles
Shopping
• Outlets Nags Head – 11 miles
• Foxy Flamingo Boutique – 5.2 miles
• Marshalls – 4.4 miles
• TJ Maxx – 5 miles
Adventure + Activities
• Beach Access – 0.2 miles
• First Flight Adventure Park – 10 miles
• Wright Brothers National Memorial – 2.4 miles
• Paradise Golf & Arcade – 0.3 miles
Guest access
Enjoy a smooth arrival with keyless smart lock entry. Skip the keys and check in easily using your personalized access code.
Other things to note
Damage Protection – Peace of Mind for Your Stay
Instead of a traditional security deposit, we’ve added a non-refundable Damage Protection Fee under the Management Fee. This covers minor accidental damages — like spills, scratches, or a broken dish — so you can relax and enjoy your stay worry-free. For damages over $2,500, we’ll work directly with you to resolve the matter respectfully and fairly.
Available upon request for extra cost:
High Chair / Booster Seat with straps and tray
Pack ’n Play with sheets

Catching Rays: Award-Winning Retreat + Pool is located in Colington. Catching Rays: Award-Winning Retreat + Pool provides accommodation, featuring Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Internet, among other amenities. This Cottage features Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Catching Rays: Award-Winning Retreat + Pool has 5 Bedrooms , 5 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Colington has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Colington, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.