Calico Jack's Galley provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61350 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Calico Jack's Galley
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities and barbecues. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Please smoke outside on decks/porches only
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet Fee $99 - Must be house trained
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside on decks/porches only
Important information
You need to know
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
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Kitty Hawk, this cottage is near the beach. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Outer Banks Mall. Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Kitty Hawk travel guide
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Calico Jack's Galley?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Calico Jack's Galley?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Calico Jack's Galley?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Calico Jack's Galley located?
Situated near the beach, this cottage is steps away from Kitty Hawk Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and Children at Play Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Calico Jack's Galley Reviews
Reviews
Very good
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.
If you love the beach or love fishing this is a great place to stay. Literally a 1 minute walk to the beach. The house was cozy and sleeping was no problem!
We had a great time and had direct beach access. We were close to lots of fun activities and good restaurants which was amazing as well. Everything about the check in process/owner communication was great, however it was a little outdated and small for my liking. Everything else was perfect.
The property is in a great location close to the beach, stores, restaurants, etc., 2 minutes walk to the beach on the ocean side, 20 min drive to the soundside beach. 40 min drive to the nature preserve with the wild horses. Very clean. The house itself needs a little TLC, but this did not affect our stay at all.
Went for a weekend trip and had a very nice visit. The location is wonderful, the beach access is about as good as it gets. The linens were clean and comfortable. The host was friendly and accommodating when we arrived a little early.
susan m.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Dana F.
15 Sept 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect for us. The host was generally responsive to issues. There was an issue with water leaking in the kitchen from the ceiling, which we solved by putting pots down to catch the water. It seemed to be coming from condensation from the central air. The air conditioning worked well, and the house was generally clean inside. There is "deferred maintenace" some obvious in the pictures, some not. This is truly a "beach bungalow". The property is not fancy, but also not advertised as such. If you rent, the main thing to know is -use caution on the stairs/deck. Otherwise, enjoy the beach and the slow pace of the OBX.
It met my requirements. Probably would book again in the future.
Blake B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Kristina V.
28 Jan 2026
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
I really don't like being so critical or posting bad reviews. I'm very understanding and always give people the benefit of the doubt but... We were well prepared for this to be a rustic experience but the cabin had multiple issues. The oven only worked on broil, there were no cleaning supplies except bleach and dish soap, and the thermostat was locked at 65 degrees. The cabin was drafty but that's expected for an old place, plus we knew it would be chilly in january. The furniture is old and the carpeting in the bedrooms is so dirty and stained - interesting they charge a 99 pet fee.... Everything mentioned is forgivable for the most part because, again, we were prepared for rustic.The part that gets me is that we told the host neither smoke detector worked and were over 10 years old. He offered to have someone drop off batteries (which won't suffice since the detectors are old) but BOTH parties agreed we would purchase a new one in anticipation of reimbursement. I sent the host the receipt the day we bought it. It's January 28th and we still have no reimbursement. If we had known, we would have taken our smoke detector home with us. We drove down from New York and ended up leaving Thursday morning instead of Saturday morning because we were just so miserable. we send the host a message that morning, but haven't heard back. It really stinks having spend hundreds of dollars on a rental to have only ONE redeeming factor - proximity to the beach.
If comfort and cleanliness are unimportant to you, then this may be the perfect beach cottage for you. Literally, the only positive remark that I can make about this property is its close proximity to the beach; there is a public beach access at the end of Starfish Lane. Upon arrival, my daughter sat in one of the chairs in the den and very quickly found herself covered with dog hair. Not only did we find the couch in the same condition, but it also smelled like a dog bed. We bought large towels to cover the furniture in order to sit on it. I slid the coffee table over in order to do yoga. There was food and other interesting items underneath where the table had been. I laid towels on the floor and put my yoga mat on top; the top of my mat had enough dog hair on it by the time I had finished that I had to hold up the mat and shake it all off. While down on the floor, I decided to take a peek under the couch; I found more of the same. When I went to make a cup of tea, I found not 1, but 4 rotten avocados in 4 mugs in the cabinet. At this, we decided that we would be eating out. We bought paper products rather than use any cups, dishes, or silverware in the house. (Beach towels are not provided.) Bath towels are not as pictured; they are quite thin. Bring pillows also, as the pillows provided are subpar. Fortunately, there is a TJ Maxx nearby, so we were able to purchase towels, sheets, pillows, and air fresheners there. (Belks and Home Goods are both in the area, too.) After purchasing all of these products, I decided to wash them before use. The dryer was full of sand. I am not just talking about the lent trap either, even though it was full of both lint and sand; there was literally sand setting in the bottom of the dryer. I washed the lint filter and cleaned the sand out of the dryer. Every single load that I washed had sand in it, and I was not washing sandy items. I was only washing the newly purchased products. I could go on, but I think I've made my point. We contacted the owner, who then wanted to see pictures. We sent pictures and asked to have the cleaning fee refunded because of the condition upon arrival. The owner never replied to us again. Cleanliness and comfort are important to us. You will find neither of those in this beach cottage.
I kind of knew what I was getting into after reading the reviews. I was looking for something reasonably priced for a short stay that was pet friendly. The pros for this property are that the communication with the owner and check in process was very efficient. There were absolutely no problems with that aspect of the stay.
I can’t stress enough the con for this property. It was filthy and smelled awful. I think the odor was mainly from the carpeting. There was a pretty hefty, in my opinion, cleaning fee and the dining table was sticky. The shower was very dirty with mold growing all over. I would have expected it to be cleaner, and it was just not.
And there was no fan in the bathroom. The lighting was very dingy and the stairs up to the deck and entrance were not in great shape. But you get what you pay for, renter beware. I will not stay again.
This is for Pirates Lair that’s next door. See below
We originally planned to stay here 10/21-10/23 but the app glitched on us, and only was gonna be 10/22-10/23. I reached out to the host and they were happy to help and make accommodations for the times we wanted. They had availability to their home next to this one called the Pirates Lair. So communicating was really good. Overall my husband and I feel the home needs a lot of work and updating. The porch was falling apart and not safe, the railings weren't really nailed in and all uneven if my son or us were leaning on them to much we could’ve fell with the rails not being secured. I don’t know if the carpet is newer and was done wrong but when we had no shoes on we kept getting stuck in the foot with the staples and it hurt. The shower head was held by a nail or screws that wasn’t stable. The kitchen table almost flipped because the legs weren't even right my husband had to fix that. If you barely moved the whole house moved. We feel the home (Pirates Lair) needs a lot of work and updating to stay safely in. Space is good for a weekend getaway and enough space for that so that’s a plus. If home get attention and upgrades it would be a great place to stay.
This property is fantastic and in a great location. Less than a block to beach access and close to all the Kitty Hawk amenities. Highly recommend a stay here.
Timothy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Steven
17 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Property location great. Limited hot water. Needs yard work and minor maintenance.
If you want a non-commercialized visit to the outer banks then this is the place for you. No frills or fancy. Just rustic living as close to nature as possible. Great hosts, community and experience. Thanks again! We will be coming back…
Love this place great weekend get away close to the beach
Sheila p.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Deborah Ann
30 Sept 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stay away!!! Unclean and unsafe.
The property is dated as prior reviews said and we expected and brought our own chairs to sit on. The real issues are the cleanliness and safety. The front door deadbolt does not lock. The staircase and porch have no outdoor light and it was dangerous in the dark to go up and down the stairs.
We left the property shortly after getting there and checked into a hotel. There was a cockroach in the bathroom, a dirty sponge in the sink, ants on the kitchen counter, and candy wrapper on the floor. They obviously did not clean the unit properly.
The bathroom is sooooo small that sitting on the toilet with the door closed is uncomfortable even for petite ladies. Didn’t go near the shower but if also looked very tiny.
The host was curt and has not responded to our concerns regarding safety or pest problems.
The cheap daily rate very quickly changes when you hit the pay now button as they added all these cleaning fees. Very disappointed and very glad we were able to find a hotel to accommodate us.
Deborah Ann
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lily M.
17 Sept 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location
Maybe it’s just me. However, both my guest and I were very surprised of the lack of maintenance on the home itself…photo is deceiving. Broken boards supporting railing on deck desperately needing sanding and fresh paint, locking gate to house my pups was impossible….had to tie it closed with a leash which became a pain. The deck boards needed to be nailed down. Windows were impossible to open and they were filthy both in and out. Must say owner sent someone over pretty quickly so that was a plus. We came to hear the ocean and feel the sea breeze. When it was time to do laundry, a terrible musty smell was coming come the washer and black filth all around the door. We went to buy bleach to hopefully help and it did but not much. Spent a hour running taking care of this gross issue. Maybe some people would not care but if you like cleanliness go somewhere else. Makes you wonder how clean the linens were. Another warning for dogs and kids, do not walk in the weeds. Can’t tell you how much time we took pulling painful hitchhikers, burrs off my pups and ourselves. Other that that spending time at the beach and dining on seafood is why we came….that was enjoyable. Sometime you need to take what’s available.🥴
Location, location, location. We sat on the porch every night and listened to the ocean waves, watching the sun setting. Relaxing and peaceful. This is a small cottage that has a lot of history to tell, from all the beautiful wood to the ship like hardware. There was an ocean breeze everyday. Beautiful. The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed just had to bring our swim suits and beach towels. The beach is so close, it took us longer to get ready then to walk over the dune. Thank you Kathleen and George for sharing your house with us.