Welcome home to this updated 3BR/2BA beach box cottage offering relaxed one-level living and sparkling CANAL VIEWS in the gated boating community of Colington Harbour. Step inside to an OPEN LIVING AND DINING AREA filled with natural light, flowing seamlessly into a spacious kitchen featuring STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, GRANITE countertops, and durable LVP flooring throughout. The layout includes three bedrooms—one with a PRIVATE ENSUITE—plus two UPDATED BATHS for added comfort and convenience. Enjoy the best of Outer Banks outdoor living on the EXPANSIVE SUN DECK, perfect for morning coffee, evening sunsets, or simply soaking up the breeze off the water. Downstairs, the fun really begins: an OPEN-AIR GAME ROOM with bar-top seating, pool table, foosball, and air hockey creates the ultimate hangout space. A SHADED LOUNGE AREA beneath the house is ideal for relaxing after a day on the water. Colington Harbour offers a true coastal lifestyle with community amenities that include a COMMUNITY MARINA with boat launch, a SOUNDFRONT PARK with a sandy beach (hello, incredible sunsets!), and optional access to the SOUNDFRONT COMMUNITY POOL, clubhouse, and tennis/pickleball courts for an additional fee. Located just a few miles from the oceanfront, you’re less than a 10-minute drive to OBX beaches, the Wright Brothers Memorial, and beloved local restaurants including The Colington Café and Saltbox Café. Whether you're seeking a primary residence, second home, or rental investment, this cottage delivers the perfect blend of comfort, fun, and classic Outer Banks living - come see for yourself today!