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Garden Cottage By The Sea

Holiday home with a water park, near Outer Banks Beaches

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Exterior
Sleeper sofa for third guest.
WiFi, and Sling TV or enjoy your other streaming services.
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, OBX Laser Tag
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Garden Cottage By The Sea

Ten minute walk to public beach access. Quite private location with live oaks providing shade. Bottom level of a private home. One bedroom/one bath. Perfect getaway for a couple. Easy access to restaurants, shops, and local attractions. Walk to Nags Head Woods or Barnes Street Park. A short drive or bike ride to Jockey’s Ridge, Wright Brothers Memorial, and Nags Head Ecological Preserve. WiFi, and Prime Video. TVs are also set up for your other steaming services. Kitchen with all essentials ready for your culinary needs. Washer/dryer. Top level is a home business with a separate entrance, which is not lived in. The bottom level is all yours.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this holiday home is near the beach. Outer Banks Beaches and Jockey's Ridge State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure 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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Map
Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • OBX Laser Tag - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 11 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Kill Devil Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Cottage By The Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden Cottage By The Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Cottage By The Sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden Cottage By The Sea located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Dowdy Park and Outer Banks Beaches. Seaside Art Gallery and Jockey's Ridge State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 129 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
VERY CLEAN house just the right size for two! Very comfortable and close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy M.

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

Exactly as expected!

Perfect stay for a couple staying the weekend in Nags Head. Easy check in process and great location. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan G.

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

Getaway

Nice quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger B., Fishers

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

Great stay

Garden Cottage by the sea, isn't by the sea, but was a good quite location. Comfortable accommodation, i would stay again and recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

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

Comfortable spacious well appointed

Great location for seeing the sights we wanted to visit. Quiet neighborhood and close to grocery store. Very spacious, clean and comfortable. The bed was comfy and the kitchen had all we needed. So enjoyed the pictures decorating the walls! Would return here on our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keiran R.

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

Clean, Comfortable, and Great Location

I had a great stay here—everything was just as advertised. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and check-in was smooth and easy. The location was ideal—close to restaurants and walkable to downtown, but still quiet at night. The staff was friendly and responsive when we had a quick question about parking. I’d definitely stay here again and recommend it to others looking for a relaxing and convenient place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dempsey S.

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

Gard'.:en cottage

This place was perfect. The host was absolutely wonderful and accommodating there was a slight issue on check in but was quickly remedy and meg went above and beyond to make it happen. This will definitely be my new go to place when staying on the outer banks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey T.

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

Wonderful peaceful getaway

Absolutely beautiful Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

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

Perfect little nook!

We really enjoyed the property and the location to everything Outer Banks! Everything was properly provided, clean, and welcoming! We enjoyed our time in the cottage as much as we did at the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

The visit

Great location for a quiet neighborhood close to beaches .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Nags Head

We enjoyed our stay here, so much. Everything we needed was available. It was just the place for a little getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Nags Head

Great location, walking distance to beach and short drive to fishing. The cottage was clean and well appointed. Enjoyed the location in the shade after a hot day on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold M.

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

Mr

Great, I don’t know what else you need the 5 stars says it all.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William J.

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

Quaint

Very nice an well kept
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Fantastic spot for a getaway

The place was way more spacious and functional than we expected, making for an incredibly comfortable stay. Huge bed, quiet neighborhood, awesome layout with two porches and an outdoor shower that’s clutch for the summer. We comfortably walked our gear to the beach and back from this location and got in a ton of delightful meals all within walking/biking distance as well. We hope we have the opportunity to stay here again as this quickly became our favorite rental property of all our stays in OBX over the past 6 trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Nag’s Head visit

The house was clean and pleasant. The neighborhood was quiet. The public beach access is a 5-10 minute walk but you can drive in 2 minutes. There was always parking available at the Barnes Street beach access but we usually walked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy T.

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

July 27 - August 3, 2024

Although I could not go on our weekly vacation, due to an unexpected medical emergency, we had family members go in our place. They said the pictures on Vrbo didn’t give the place justice. They said it was a beautiful retreat. We’re looking forward to renting this again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al M.

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

Nice quiet place-secluded yet close to everything.

The house was very nice and equipped with most everything we needed. Although we didn't do any cooking there are plenty of cookware and utensils. The rooms were very clean. It was perfect for a couple to get away and enjoy the serenity. There are plenty of excellent restaurants within a few minutes driving (and we ate at a different one most every day). There's a public beach entrance about 3 or 4 blocks away. We would stay here again if we came back to Nags Head.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, quiet neighborhood among large live oaks.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It felt like home if you are tired of hotels its a great space
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and convenient. All consumables supplied for our stay. Bed was very comfortable. As were sofa and chairs. Communication was outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Connor L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
I wish the trees in the front of the property were a little better maintained. Overall good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

michael b.

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

Nice cottage

Nice place for 2 people. Very clean, bed was comfortable, easy check in and out.Great location more or less centrally located for all the attractions. Close to restaurants and shopping. Quiet neighborhood. Host was very responsive. The only drawbacks were lack of kitchen supplies and linens. Only 2 threadbare towels provided 2 washcloths 2 hand towels. Bring your own towels if you stay here. Minimal amount of cooking supplies except for spices. Also only a 5 cup coffee maker.TV in living room has no volume control and if you mute it you have to turn off and on again to get it unmuted. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

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

Great place!

Well maintained and set up. Nice owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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