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Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome.

Cottage in Nags Head with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71347.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, OBX Laser Tag
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome.

Walking distance to the beach and the YMCA's awesome facilities. If you're looking for a small affordable family cottage in a quiet location within an easy walk to the beach, then this is it! Very comfortably furnished and well-equipped (especially the kitchen), kept in great shape by part-time local owner, the Cooley Cottage offers a quiet yet very convenient location. There is just a short walk to a beach access with a lifeguard stand. Virtually no traffic on this cul-de-sac, yet right in the heart of Nags Head activities, whether it be swimming at the beach or sound, shopping, or a variety of outdoor family activities. Plus it’s pet friendly! Grab those boogie boards and take a short walk to the beach where your family and your pooch can enjoy the Atlantic Ocean at its best.
Restaurants, Nags Head Fishing Pier, coffee shops, shopping, and a variety of family amusements are all a short walk away from the quiet yet convenient location of this cottage. This is the perfect spot for those athletes coming for marathons! The cottage is a block from where the November race starts!

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Property ID - 3643209 Sand Joy I
Property ID - 4359060 Sand Joy II

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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: dogs (limit 1 total)
$175 pet fee for 1 dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
*One dog limit! *Please keep your dog off of the furniture, unless covered with sheets or blankets. Thank you!
If you are outside of any House Rules and/or Rental Agreement, it could result in termination of stay.

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

About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this cottage is near the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Monument to a Century of Flight are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, scuba diving and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 10 min drive - 10.9 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 Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Dowdy Park and Seaside Art Gallery. Jockey's Ridge State Park and OBX Laser Tag are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's always a good time staying at CCC. Great location. Well stocked kitchen and a beachy layout help you coast into relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to beach, restaurants, grocery, & shops.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was close to the beach, clean and comfortable. Nice community, just a block to a great park. We will definitely consider again for future summer vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic nags head beach house. Perfect home for our young family to create amazing memories. I would definitely recommend this home and will be keeping an eye out for it every time I am planning my OBX trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coach H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an awesome place. Everything was accurate
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My spouses family comes to OBX every year and has been for 50 years now, this is only my second year but it was allot of fun. We met the owner as well and she was very sweet and helpfull. We truley hope we can schedual next years visit here as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

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

Great Get Away

It was a clean, nice home for our fishing trip! We are hoping to come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Wonderful Cottage

This was great for a family with kids! It is an easy walk to the beach with access that allows for a wagon. There is also a close playground that has a farmers market on Thursdays. It is an easy drive to activities and restaurants too. It was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis A.

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

Nice

Very good stay and trip
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

william r.

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

CCC is a great place!

Great place to stay and the management team did everything to make us comfortable and welcomed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

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

Ccc

Very nice property and walking distance to beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elina M.

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

Great vacation!

We loved returning to this awesome house. Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Spring Break

Had a great time returning to the Outer Banks with my family. Great location and loved that we were able to bring the dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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

“Our” OBX beach house

We have been coming to CCC for over 20 years - love the house updates thru the years and the convenient location to many of our favorite places in OBX. This is the only place we have stayed and already looking forward to our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy L.

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

Great week at OBX

CCC is a wonderful cottage, very clean, well appointed and a great location for all the area offers. Highly recommend and hope to return again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Relaxing beach stay!

Property was pleasant and clean. Close proximity to beach, restaurants and activities. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

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

Great time in Nags Head

Couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to stay. Short walk to the beach, clean, reasonably priced, and willing to take the dog. Would absolutely stay there againl
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Great place

The place was great. On a cul de sac, quiet. Walkable to beach. It was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

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

Really enjoyed our stay!!

My wife and daughter had a great week and really enjoyed the staying here. The property was nicely furnished with a welcoming and relaxing feel. The property manager was very thoughtful and responsive. We highly recommend this vacation home and will remember it for future visits to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

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

Convenient

Most everything was walking distance! Love the park and Farmers Market at the park. Clean and comfortable and the owner was friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

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

Perfect

We were incredibly impressed with this property. It was very very clean and was just beautiful with up to date furnishings, kitchen, and bathrooms. There was a lot of useable outdoor spaces that were equally as nice. So comfortable! The walk to the beach access was short and there were plenty of great shops, restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores very close by. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K.

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

Quiet Getaway Close to the Beach

Me and my partner had a great time at this property. It was nice to be close to the beach but in a quiet part of the neighborhood to relax at night. Conveniently located to lots of great eating spots and bike/running route. Host was also very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

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

Great Location

We love staying at CCC! Some highlights? The size of the cottage is perfect for a family, the kitchen is updated and well appointed, the beds are very comfortable, and the outdoor shower is great! Best of all is the location… walking distance to the beach, Dowdy Park, and Tortugas Lie. We will stay here again and again!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

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

Love this cottage!

We always love our stay at CCC. So close to the beach, walking distance to Dowdy Park, Tortugas Lie, and Morning View, and on a quiet cul-de-sac... you can't ask for a better location. Amenities are great with two full bathrooms and an outdoor shower, plus a great kitchen if you decide to cook in. And we will return later in the year with our pup!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Comfy and very-well located

Was very good. Plenty is space, particularly liked having an outdoors sitting area under the deck. A few extra basics to help with the on arrival would have been helpful, dish soap and a few coffee filters. In other places I have stayed charcoal for the BBQ is usually provided. We had a wonderful week and would definitely want to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

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