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It's a Ruff Life 359

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4.8 (19 Reviews)
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4 & 1 Half
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Hidden in plain sight on a quiet side street in Kill Devil Hills at milepost 7.5, It's a Ruff Life features five bedrooms and is pet-friendly with a private 24'x12' pool. This home boasts a long list of amenities, and is conveniently located to both the beach and Wright Brothers Monument, each of which can be seen in the distance from one of the many decks at this family vacation oasis.

It's a Ruff Life boasts a hot tub, flat-screen TVs in every bedroom, an expanded pool area with a privacy fence, and a separate fenced-in large grassy yard with a park grill, picnic table, and cornhole boards. Speaking of bedding, It’s a Ruff Life realizes even the closest families need that private space to retreat to during their vacation. The bedrooms include two king en suites as well as another king and two queens, one with a semiprivate bath. Adding to the appeal, four of these rooms have access to either shaded or sun decks. The wide-open great room with connecting living and dining room provides the ideal area for family gatherings, such as movie night or evening dinner. The gourmet kitchen with its quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances provides a place to prepare a seafood feast that any chef would be proud to cook in.

Hard to believe with our busy beaches, but It’s a Ruff Life truly is tucked back on a side street and is still near what many would call the center of everything this area has to offer. Guests will appreciate being approximately 500 feet away from a less-traveled beach access and also only a quarter mile from the KDH life-saving station. Pet are welcome to tag along, and the Wright Brothers National Memorial provides a fantastic place for exercising with your four-legged friends.

Please note this home does not include bed linens and towels, however, an optional package can be purchased for an additional charge.

This vacation home is a member of the Kilmarlic K-Club. Enjoy special golf rates, instructional clinics, private lessons, and exclusive transportation services to the K-Club.

Pet friendly (two dog limit).

The private pool is available from 4/7/24 - 10/13/24.

This home has exterior cameras facing the driveway.

Layout:
Ground Level: Outside, parking for five cars including two covered spots. Enclosed outdoor shower and private gated swimming pool. Pet rinsing station. Inside, 1st level entry that leads directly to rec room with elevator entrance accessing all three levels. Queen bedroom with a flat-screen TV and semi-private bathroom with shared entrance to the rec room. Rear access to the pool area.

Mid Level: Second entry door and covered front porch. King en suite with a flat-screen TV and direct entry to the shaded front porch. King bedroom and queen bedroom, both with flat-screen TVs and access to shaded rear deck overlooking the pool area. Full hall bath, laundry closet, and elevator entry.

Top Level: Open great room with connecting kitchen, dining, and living areas. Dining room table with seating for 8 and breakfast bar has an additional 3. Hall half bath. King en suite with flat-screen TV, double vanities and shared sun deck with kitchen overlooking the pool and with views of the Wright Brothers Monument. Small northwest facing sun deck off living/dining area.
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Amenities & Beds

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Keyless Access
  • Elevator
  • Game Room
  • WiFi
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Amenities

  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating
  • Dryer
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Outside Parking
  • Smoke Alarm
  • Washer
  • WiFi

Outdoor Living

  • Charcoal Grill
  • Covered Deck
  • Deck Furniture
  • Fenced In Area
  • Open Deck
  • Outside Shower

Kitchen and Dining

  • Cooking Ware
  • Dishes and Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Drip Coffee Maker
  • Ice Maker
  • Keurig Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster

Entertainment

  • Foosball Table
  • Game Room
  • Smart TV / Streaming Device
  • Television(s)

Pool and Spa

  • Hot Tub
  • Private Pool

Community Amenities

  • Golf
Top Level En Suite 1
1 King
Mid Level En Suite 2
1 King
Mid Level Bedroom 3
1 King
Mid Level Bedroom 4
1 Queen
Ground Level Bedroom 5
1 Queen

Top Level En Suite 1 Full Bath
Top Level Half Hall Bath
Mid Level En Suite 2 Full Bath
Mid Level Full Hall Bath
Ground Level Shared Full Bath

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Reviews

was a great house for us

Reviewed on 2024-09-14 by Megan S. , Mechanicsburg , PA
Overall
5
This was a great house for us. It is well stocked and there is plenty of room for 8 people. The hot tub and pool were great. Beach proximity is great and it is also very close to multiple grocery stores, restaurants, and souvenir shopping. The kitchen was well-equipped, but the dishwasher should be replaced. We did all slept very well with the mattresses.

Everything was great

Reviewed on 2024-08-23 by Glenn Mantell , Mathews, VA
Overall
4
This is a nice house, we would stay here again. There was plenty of room for everyone and space for privacy. The pool area was great, it was wonderful! The only comment we have about the kitchen is that there was no cabinet room for food. Every cabinet was filled, so there was no place to put any food except on the counter. The beds were fine. The sofa was a bit low and hard for some of us to get off of, but was generally comfortable. Everything really was great!

everything was perfect!

Reviewed on 2024-07-18 by Kathryn Christian , Charlottesville , VA
Overall
5
This was a great house! It was updated, comfortable, well maintained, and well situated, with a very short walk to the beach. The location was perfect! Short walk to the beach, centrally located in Kill Devil Hills, near grocery stores, etc. Beds were super comfy and the kitchen was well stocked and we enjoyed cooking many meals! We really enjoyed the location, proximity to the beach, and the house was well appointed and well taken care of. No recommendations, everything was perfect!

Phenomenal house!

Reviewed on 2024-06-18 by Melissa S. , Middle River, MD
Overall
5
Phenomenal house! This house was beautiful and so accommodating. You can tell that the owner is invested in keeping it up-to-date. Even the side yard had auto sprinklers to keep the green space nice. The elevator was a Godsend but a bit twitchy. Sometimes the lights would go out and the car didn't move. Tried shutting all doors again but continued off and on. Could have been the users but suspect with all mechanical equipment that it was just twitchy. The beds and sofas were great. The recliners were a surprise, but a welcome respite. The dining table and chairs were a bit high and narrow but worked nonetheless. The kitchen had everything and more than we needed. Very well equipped. Note: you cannot run the Keurig and coffeemaker at the same time without tripping the breaker. May want to separate them to different breakers within the kitchen. Home is located near everything you could want on a quiet street minutes from the beach and the Wright Brothers Memorial. Its's central to everything you could conceive of wanting to do. It is mid-point between all lighthouses and attractions as well as some of the best eating establishments that the OBX offers. You will not be disappointed!

we loved this home

Reviewed on 2024-06-09 by Linda F. , Mechanicsville, VA
Overall
5
Good location and we loved the home! Beds were comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed. We enjoyed the open living area space, large bedrooms and pool the most while staying here.

We will be rebooking

Reviewed on 2023-10-30 by Julie N. , Morgantown, WV
Overall
5
This is a great house! Home was very clean and well maintained. We will be rebooking this home! Located on a quiet street, which for our group was great. Did not miss having an ocean view and we were centrally located to all the things we want to do. Sun delivered excellent service for the one issue we had, could not have asked for quicker response time and resolution! Dogs loved the fenced yard, great for playing ball.

Loved

Reviewed on 2023-09-10 by Mary Stone , Chesterfield, VA
Overall
5
Loved how dog friendly the house was! We could easily walk to the beach or drive. We loved how close public parking was! Kitchen was well equipped. Didn't have measuring cups, but they brought some over the first day! I would suggest getting an ice maker for the downstairs to fill up coolers to take to the beach. The couch and reclining chairs were very comfortable, there was plenty of seating for our family.

Perfect for dogs & family

Reviewed on 2023-09-03 by Courtney G. , Pittsburgh, PA
Overall
5
This was a great house with a short walk to the beach but also close distance to shopping and restaurants. The pool was nice and we loved the outdoor fenced in area for the dogs. Perfect house for dogs and family!

Great pet friendly home

Reviewed on 2023-07-16 by Lisa M. , Glen Allen, VA
Overall
5
Home is located in a great location and is close to public access, which is nice. It's also great if you have dogs. The fenced in yard makes it so easy to take them out.

great house

Reviewed on 2022-08-21 by Cara K.
Overall
5
This was a great house. Would stay here again!

best house in 30 years

Reviewed on 2022-05-22 by Carol N.
Overall
5
This house was clean beautiful and well equipped. It is the best house we have stayed in the obx and we have been renting for 30 years! The kitchen was really well equipped with everything you could need. All the beds and sofas were comfortable. You can tell the owners take great pride in their beautiful beach house. Would love to stay here again!

great home

Reviewed on 2022-05-14 by John M.
Overall
4
This home was great! The kitchen was well stocked. Beddings and living spaces were great.

Mrs.

Reviewed on 2022-05-11 by Veronica Purkey
Overall
5
The place was perfect for our entire family and our Great Dane. We had a blast staying here it was close enough to the beach that we could walk to it and not be tired and the elevator was a huge plus for my in-laws. The ONLY thing we wished was different was that the door to the bathroom right next to the elevator swung OUT and not in. It was hard for my father-in-law to get his walker in there. Other than that little issue we WILL be back in the future!!!!

loved

Reviewed on 2021-07-31 by Pamela C.
Overall
5
Loved the house. Well stocked clean and pet friendly. The fences in yard was perfect. Kitchen is very well furnished with cookware bowls etc. Beds and living space are very comfortable and nicely decorated. The 3rd level gets extremely warm with the afternoon sun so blinds in the windows in that area would assist in cooling down the area.

beds comfortable

Reviewed on 2021-07-17 by Teryl M.
Overall
4
Needs at least an umbrella stand by the pool for some shade. A clock outside by the pool would also have been nice. Kitchen should have a garbage disposal. All beds were comfortable.

great property

Reviewed on 2021-07-04 by Tanya N.
Overall
5
Beds were very comfortable! This was a great property for our family and included all of the amenities that we were looking for including an elevator for elderly parents and a pool for our daughter and a pet friendly environment for our dog Daisy.

were very pleased

Reviewed on 2021-06-20 by Laurie S.
Overall
5
After searching many locations in the Outer Banks we chose this house and were very pleased! We traveled with our three grown children and their significant others. Appreciated the spacious beds and private bathrooms for most. The house was well equipped and we loved having the pool hot tub and fenced in yard. we found the house to be very accommodating with a well equipped kitchen and even things like the pooper scooper outside. The corn hole boards got used daily! The short walk to the beach was easily manageable. Would definitely stay here again! First time visiting the Outer Banks and will definitely be back!

perfect for our family

Reviewed on 2021-05-23 by John P.
Overall
5
Great location and was perfect for our family from 21 to 76 years old. Kitchen we had everything we needed. All beds were very comfortable according to all the guests.

Mr

Reviewed on 2020-08-01 by Jeff Cart
Overall
5
Super clean. Perfect location 5 min walk to the beach. Would definitely stay again. All the upgrades are fantastic. Will be back next year. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub. No problems with check in.
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