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Semi oceanfront location with a 3 min walk to the ocean and Gift Card

Beachfront cottage in Nags Head with kitchen

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Living area
Exterior detail
Living area
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, beach
  • Place, Outlets Nags Head
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Semi oceanfront location with a 3 min walk to the ocean and Gift Card

For the start of 2025 we will be offering dining gift cards for early booked stays into the First of May.
This lovely two bedroom, one bath, is located on the beach road in Nags Head at mile post 16. There are two beach access close enough you don' t need to drive.


We have had more fun checking guests in personally and telling them about our Outer Banks than you know and can't wait for future guests to come enjoy any one of our places. Mom made them super cute and beach themed. If you wanted to go on vacation with some other families but like your space also, we have the spot for you and our family restaurant , the Dunes is right behind you for breakfast, dinner, carry out and a full bar with no driving required. Our places are safe and secure with storage for beach gear.
In the event of a hurricane or threat of one and you need to cancel. Not a problem! We give a full refund. We do not wish to profit from a storm and we will hope you can rebook at a future date and pick us and Nags Head year after year.


The beach accesses
By close they are 50 yards on each side. The one to the north does have an out door shower and foot wash, but there is also a water hose on the north side of the house. If is blowing be sure to wash off your car. There is a spacious front porch to enjoy your coffee and catch a glimpse of the ocean and a back deck for a cocktail and a sunset you won't forget. Want to bring your boat? Not a problem. We have plenty of room to put even the biggest of trailer-able boats. There is lots to do. A 1000 foot pier, Jennette's, operated by the North Carolina Aquarium, is half a mile away for fishing and just to walk. Putt putt, go carts, and jet skis are across the street on the sound side, along with a public access. There are 10 restaurants within 3 miles. Fishing charters are available within a short drive down to Pirates Cove Marina. Nags Head Golf Links is 1 mile away with links style golf at its finest. Need someone to play with? Just let me know! They also gave me some discount cards. Hatteras ferry dock is an hour a way to the island of Ocracoke. My Family owns and operates the Dunes Restaurant for the past 34 years. We love the area and know you will have a great time staying here with us in Nags Head.

On Roanoke Island you will find a bunch of stuff to do. One is the North Carolina Aquarium. Its one of several in the NC system and also hooked to Jennetts Pier. Its a good go to for the whole family, I like to take a date there to kill some time on a cloudy day. Lots of animals and fish and even a jelly fish viewing. For the price its worth is. There is also the Lost Colony play that recreates the first English settlement in 1587 and what they think happened. It only plays in summer though. Most of the actors are college students in preforming arts. It has true story behind it, Indians and gun fights, Singing and Dancing, and great costumes. Its 20 for any seat and 25 or 30 and you get to go back stage.
In downtown Manteo there are shops from fine art to beach stuff, 4 restaurants, one with a brewery, a distillery, a child play ground, a replica of a light house, my grandad was stationed on the real one, a historic boat building shop, some charter boats for hire, a pirate ship, and the oldest family run movie theater, that is only 7 per person and they have great popcorn.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, candles or insents
Quiet Time starts at Midnight! No porch parties after that. The beach is a perfect spot to have a great time and not bother your neighbors.
No smoking indoors or candles.
All grilling is to be done on the bottom floor. You are welcome to bring your grill we do not provide one.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nags Head

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Whalebone, a neighbourhood in Nags Head. While the natural beauty of Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Jennette's Pier. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Outlets Nags Head - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 6 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dunes Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Semi oceanfront location with a 3 min walk to the ocean and Gift Card pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Semi oceanfront location with a 3 min walk to the ocean and Gift Card ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Semi oceanfront location with a 3 min walk to the ocean and Gift Card ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Semi oceanfront location with a 3 min walk to the ocean and Gift Card located?

Nestled on the beach, this Whalebone cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Outlets Nags Head. Full Throttle Speedway and Whalebone Junction are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a short stay

The property was clean and comfortable. Perfect for a short stay. Closeness to the beach was a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice stay with the Dunes restaurant in the back. The food was awesome as well as the staff. Getting to the beach was a quick short walk, which was nice, it’s close to a shopping mall as well as Jeanette’s pier.We would definitely stay again.Communicating with Patrick was easy and he responded real quick, basically just check in and check out information. We had no problems with the property at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deloris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vrbo in Nags Head, NC

We had a wonderful stay at this Vrbo in Nags Head. This is a small unit that was perfect for three adults (a single and a married couple). The owner Patrick and his family went out of their way to make our vacation comfortable and memorable. The next time I go to the Nags Head area I will try to obtain my lodging at Patrick's Vrbo. Thanks! AAAAA+++++
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short summer getaway

This lovely space is right across the street from public beach access. It had everything we needed. We loved our time in the beautiful Outer Banks and plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patrick was great—responded right away when we had questions. The duplex was bright and comfortable and just a 2 minute walk to the beach. We enjoyed the rocking chairs on the porch. Our main recommendation: install a towel bar and a hand towel ring in the bathroom. (The adjoining unit had them.) Hooks by the door for jackets would be nice too. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great honeymoon cottage!!

We chose this cottage because it appeared to be so cozy!! It was!! We walked a few blocks to the beach for our private wedding ceremony!! Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

QUICK SPRING BREAK STAY

My daughter, niece and I stayed for two nights. What a cute space. Plenty of seating to be in the living room. Bedrooms were quaint. Loved looking out the front and seeing the water. The walk to the beach was easy and quick. Patrick was very responsive to my texts and very pleasant. Would recommend for no more than 4 people based on size. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlena M., Greenville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our mini vacation

This place was exactly what we needed. It had just enough space and was very clean. We really loved that both bedrooms had ceiling fans. The furniture was extremely comfortable. A great location for beach access and a short walk to the pier. Patrick was quick to communicate with us, we will definitely stay here again whenever we visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Kitchen supplies very minimal. Can opener didn’t work no scissors no sharp knives to cut any thing. Definitely need more coffee, mugs, and throw blankets or extra blankets for the beds. The only other thing that I thought was misrepresented was the laundry. The laundry room, outback, needing coins, and was very sketchy and scary in there for a single woman when no one‘s around!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, beautiful apartment

Beautifully decorated spacious apartment with front porch where we could see the ocean and back porch for afternoon sunning and sunset watch. Comfortable queen beds, fully equipped kitchen. We were in town for the skimboard competition at Jeannette’s Pier so within walking distance. Washer and dryer available but you need to bring quarters ($2 per load). Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Our family had a great stay - host was very attentive to any needs we had and very hospitable. The cottage is a duplex but very quiet never even heard the other guests staying right next door. Decor was tasteful and beach themed just as captured in photos and very comfortable. Felt like home away from home. Lots of great local restaurants nearby (our favorite was the Dune’s) which we could walk to for breakfast and dinner. Back porch provides great view of sunset or short walk / drive to park across 158 for a view over the sound. Beach was amazing and was a 2 minute walk each morning. Best sunrise I have seen in my entire life. Missing it already and we plan to come back. Thank you to Patrick and family for a wonderful visit to NC.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was a beach view with a very short walk to the beach. You could walk to many restaurants and shops too. The place was very clean and the pictures online were accurate. Perfect stay for my daughter and I!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Stars!Patrick was an outstanding host—extremely helpful, friendly, and quick to respond to any questions we had. The house was fantastic, in a great location, and fully stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place for small family. Love the location to the pier, great restaurants, Jockey’s Ridge, and much more. Patrick was very responsive and great to work with before and during our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome ...very happy... it was our second year...and we absolutely love it...cant wait till next year...hope to get the same place..and make it a every year. Tradition.. 100 percent perfect stay. ..
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rental was very nice with two close beach accesses! Owner was very responsive. Will recommend to others!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as pictured! Easy walk to the beach. Wonderful hosts ! Very nice and helpful host. Just a text away! They own the Dunes restaurant right behind the house for excellent breakfast and dinners!! I highly recommend this home in Nags Head!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed it

We will stay here again. Clean, close to the beach, and beds were comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well kept. Amazingly quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

This was a girls trip to the Outer Banks. We loved the location with public beach access very close. Patrick was a wonderful host; responding promptly our first night when we could not unlock the door. We also highly recommend the Dune restaurant owned by the family for 40 years. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nags Head Getaway

This place was perfect…just across from beach. Plenty of Restaurants close by. Patrick was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very comfortable place, and an excellent location – easy walk to beach and pier. Will definitely keep this on our list for future Nags Head getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant little beach cottage

Our stay here was brief, but the owner made sure we had everything we needed. Even dropped off a new coffee maker!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

judie h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Property as advertised. Great location to beach access, very clean. Towels and linens provided. Owner quickly responds to questions. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Patrick Pritchard

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I am the middle son of the Pritchard family. Mom is a true Native to the Outer Banks with roots down the beach as far as 1749 Pop said. Dad is from Elizabeth City about an hour away and grew up vacationing on the beach. They bought the Dunes restaurant and the duplex property in 1982. Dad was a banker who wanted a change with two small boys, 3 and 1 and a little girl on the way, he thought this would be a way to get ahead. 35 years later we are still at it at the Dunes and our other pride and joy Grits Grill, a breakfast and lunch spot two, miles up the road.

So we redid one side of the duplex and saw that it was getting some rents after we put it in the VRBO program, so we did this side also. They are cool propertys for couples of small familys.

I grew up at the north end of Roanoke Island, where the Lost Colony settled back in 1587. Had a great child hood on the Outer Banks. There is so much to do. Hunting, fishing, boating, 4 wheeler s, chasing girls, beach time, summer jobs, winter breaks. We were always involved in school programs as well as church stuff. One of my favorite hobbies is golf which I picked up at 16 but was able to get good quick. Still love to play just don't get the time. Went to a small school of Campbell University where is spent 4 and 1/2 years to get a Business Degree. Moved to Atlanta to work for a race marketing company and then a golf company before moving back to the OBX to work for the family running Grits Grill and then back to the Dunes where I am today. I live close by with my best friend, a 10 year old Black Lab, Sam. We hope you choose our spot to visit the Outer Banks.

Why they chose this property

We are listing this property because of its location to so many things in our area and THE BEACH is right across the street. Hard to say much more. If you cant relax here at Mom's Home Away From Home, then we need to have a long talk and maybe a cocktail or two!

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