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Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach

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Live Oak Cottage + Parking Area
Studio with Kitchenette + huge picture window overlooking beautiful Live Oaks.
The Live Oak Cottage - detached and located behind our home
Guest House with Back Deck entrance
7 minute walk to private neighborhood beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Duck Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Duck Woods Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach

The Live Oak Cottage is a beautiful guest suite situated under sprawling live oak trees. The studio suite and main house was originally a US Coast Guard Lifesaving Station built in 1901 - and moved to its current location in the 60s. The suite has been restored to bring it up to date with modern amenities, while retaining its rustic charm. A full kitchenette, with fridge, plug in cook top, gas grill + more. Sit back and relax on your private deck or walk to the beach in just 5 minutes. Note: this is a tiny house / studio - so it is one room with a king bed, kitchenette with stool seating and a separate full bathroom.

This guest cottage is located behind the main house, but detached so you have your own deck, entry, and privacy. There is a kitchenette, full bathroom with shower, king size bed and a flat screen TV. We have a toaster, Keurig, plug in induction cook top, and all needed cooking utensils, pot and pan. There is a private deck out back for you to relax under the sprawling live oak trees with outdoor shower rinse off, gas grill + seating area.

We live in the main house and are available via text or airbnb message.

Located in Southern Shores and on a quiet street just 5 minutes from the beach.

5 minute walk to the beach, 5 minute drive to the Town of Duck or Kitty Hawk.

We do allow pets with prior approval. Pet fee is $95 per stay ( we allow only one pet). The pet fee is non negotiable, we have pets and want to keep our rentals pet friendly but even the best of pets have more wear and tear than you’d think. The property is situated on a quiet street but does back up to Duck rd. There is a privacy fence but you can hear the cars passing by. We still love the area and privacy this woodsy land provides. ***Outer Banks & Bugs - the outer banks has a variety of wildlife - and palmetto bugs / water bugs are one of them - especially after heavy rains and high humidity - we have all our rentals on monthly pest control treatment but we like to give guests a heads up as sometimes you will see them dead inside***

Property manager

Two Brothers Vacation Rentals
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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

Pets allowed
One pet allowed with prior approval - with pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a no smoking property
No parties or events

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this apartment is near the beach. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nor'Banks Sailing and Children at Play Museum. Paradise Fun Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf 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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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Duck Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Duck Woods Country Club - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 16 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach?

As of 1 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach on 4 May 2025 start from NZ$398.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Live Oak Cottage - 'tiny house' / walk to beach located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and within 3 miles (5 km) of Greenleaf Gallery and Aqua Spa. Duck Boardwalk and Scarborough Lane Shoppes are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Long weekend get-away

Perfect for a long weekend get-away. Easy walk to the beach, quick drive to restaurants, feels quiet and secluded.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Brautiful. Will come again

Beautiful property & very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn L.

Great location

Great location, close to restaurants of Duck and Kitty Hawk. Loved the style of the cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Thea C.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

The property waa truly fantastic. The bed was incredibly comfortable and it was wonderful to have a full size fridge. We appreciated having beach chairs available for our use and loved that was such a short walk to the beach. 100% recommend staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Little Haven

Super perfect for our needs, sooooo close to the beach incredible all round.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Great Place

Great house, perfect size for our weekend getaway to explore OBX. Love the location

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great place!

This was a great place to stay! Very clean and cozy. Will definitely rent one of these properties in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

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

Cottage in the oaks

The cottage was very quaint. It was clean and well furnished. Although small it has what we needed Since I’m a bit disabled it was a little challenging at times but that was my choice to pick this particular place . I was a bit disappointed that we never met the owners
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher F.

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

Anniversary Getaway

This was the perfect cozy cottage for a weekend anniversary trip. Great location within walking distance to the beach and to lots of shops and restaurants. It was the perfect place to stay to be away from the noise but also within in a few minutes of everything. The only downside was we wanted to grill one night and the gas tank was rusted shut so we weren't able to grill. Overall we had a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ashton B.

Perfect Tiny Home

This tiny house is so cute and the location is beyond perfect!
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10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

Perfect Getaway Spot!

We loved the cottage! It is in a great location….super easy access to the beach and just a quick drive to lots of restaurants and shops! We also really appreciated the communication and the timeliness with answers to any questions we had. Would love to stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Perfect Spot!

We love this tiny house / guest cottage! The Live Oaks surrounding it are beautiful and the walk to the beach is very easy. We loved how close to everything this spot was. The bed was also so comfortable!
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10/10 Excellent

April S.

Cool Spot!

Love this cute little cottage , feels very private and love the neighborhood! Perfect size for a couple!

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not for older folks
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

excellent

The property was very cozy, clean and secluded. Would love to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

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

Great getaway for two!

Lovely stay at this quaint cottage! Beautifully decorated and well situated in a quiet neighborhood. Walk to the beach in 10 minutes. Will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Polly R.

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

Lovely stay in OBX

Adorable cottage and wonderful stay! Would absolutely recommend for a couple looking for a relaxing place very close to the beach! We brought our pup and he loved looking at the view of the trees out of the large windows. We even had some deer visitors at the windows right when we checked in! The place is super private with a very comfortable large bed and was well equipped with everything we needed. A fantastic location in Southern Shores close to Duck and such a short walk to the beach. I especially appreciate the historic preservation aspect of this cottage and that it’s a repurposed former life saving station building. Host also responded to all communication almost immediately! 10/10 would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The tiny house was cozy and clean and there were a lot of thoughtful little touches like recommendations to restaurants and coffeeshops. We appreciated the clever use of space and the close walk to the beach. It was a lovely getaway. A couple suggestions: 1) include instructions for the hot plate . 2) Store items outside in a shed; the property looked a little cluttered.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Madison H.

A coxy cottage & restful adventures in OBX!

My husband, dog, and I thoroughly enjoyed our time in the OBX and were happy to come home from our adventures each night to a cozy cottage. Located behind the owner's home, the cottage is quaint, thoughtfully designed, and comfortable. The sleep number bed was fun to fiddle with, the kitchenette was nicely stocked, the bathroom (although small) was functional/practical, and the swivel TV mount made watching a movie before bed feasible! We loved being able to use the beach chairs provided and had we stayed longer, we would have likely utilized the grill. The outdoor shower & water hose made beach clean up for us and our dog quick & easy. The space was clean, well-stocked, practically designed and tastefully decorated. We loved the huge window (so did our dog) and ample privacy (even in someone's back yard!). Although you can't hear ocean waves (you can hear nearby cars from the bathroom and porch) the location was ideally close to Duck (5 minute drive) and a short quarter mile/5 minute walk to the beach. The beach access was lovely and desolate. I am sure the lack of people was likely because we were not there in peak season but the cottage is located on a street without public beach access parking which likely makes this section of the beach less busy even during peak season. There were plenty of close by dog-friendly spots and we loved the close proximity to the Duck boardwalk. We would for sure stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine and William A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

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