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5799- Tambor by the Sea - Charming Oceanfront Nags Head Cottage

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A wooden-paneled room with a hot tub and large windows overlooking the beach.
A wooden deck with two Adirondack chairs and a small table, overlooking a beach with a cloudy sky.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A beachfront property with a two-story building, a wooden staircase leading to a deck, and a sandy beach in the foreground.
A living room with a grey sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a white rug. There are two windows with white curtains, a wall-mounted decoration, and a small table with a lamp.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nags Head Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Outer Banks Fishing Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Bodie Island Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 twin & 1 pyramid bunk

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 twin & 1 pyramid bunk

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

King master bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen bed

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom in King room

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Nags Head

Located in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Ready for a night out? Consider Tale of the Whale and Miller's Waterfront Restaurant. With jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nags Head Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 10 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tale of the Whale - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dunes Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5799- Tambor by the Sea - Charming Oceanfront Nags Head Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5799- Tambor by the Sea - Charming Oceanfront Nags Head Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5799- Tambor by the Sea - Charming Oceanfront Nags Head Cottage?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5799- Tambor by the Sea - Charming Oceanfront Nags Head Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5799- Tambor by the Sea - Charming Oceanfront Nags Head Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Nags Head holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Outer Banks Fishing Pier and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Outer Banks Beaches. Nags Head Beach and Whalebone Junction are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house. Beautiful views. Right on beach. Close to everyghing we needed. Had a wonderful stay. We will return again in the future.
From front porch
Our shell to leave with the others at the house
Sunrise
Beautiful views
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2025
Thanks, Tammie! We look forward to welcoming you back again sometime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great oceanfront location

Beautiful ocean views with dolphins everyday. The living space was comfortable but the
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thank you for staying with us, Frank. We appreciate your feedback, if you have any more to share with us that could've made this a 5 star experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a wonderful time

We will return however will deal directly with the realty company. VRBO adds too much money to the equation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home!

We recently stayed for 1 week and already trying to book next year for 2 weeks! This home was perfect and absolutely beautiful! We seen the dolphins almost every morning right from the screened in porch. Right on the beach, too! Kitchen had everything you'd need to cook (aside from crockpot, instapot, etc). We can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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