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Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups!

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Welcome to Kemp & Olive Cottage!
One of two Little Cottages onsite.
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Full Throttle Speedway
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Nags Head Golf Links
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups!

Summary:
Vacation in simpler times with your pups.

The sound of the screen door closing behind you, the smell of the sea in the air and the vintage feel of old school Nags Head - if you've ever said, "remember when," then this 1950's cottage is for you! Renovated yet nostalgic and full of classic Nags Head charm, this is the well-appointed beach cottage you’ve been looking for.

A dog-friendly cottage with a studio layout, Kemp & Olive features a well-equipped kitchen, a flat screen TV, WiFi, cable, a shared washer & dryer, and a mini-split heating & air conditioning system for optimal temperature control. The outdoor area offers an outdoor shower, charcoal grill, an outdoor hose, and a backyard firepit – B.Y.O firewood and smores!! For your convenience, the cottage has a cart for hauling your beach gear to and from the sand.

Linens and cleaning are included in the rate. Linens are provided by an independent vendor (bed linens, bath towels, washcloths, sheets). Bed will be made when you arrive!

Our awesome caretakers, Mike and Lisa, live nearby and are as committed to your experience as we are.

Located on the beach road, the property is just a short walk away from a beautiful beach access over a natural dune on Grouse Street (see aerial photos above). One of two cottages onsite, Kemp and Olive is one of just a handful of cottage courts still in existence in Nags Head.

In addition to many local retail shops, fine and casual dining establishments and grocery stores, the cottage is also close to many great local attractions including the beautifully renovated Jennette's Pier (less than one mile away), the North Carolina Aquarium in Manteo, Jockey's Ridge, Tanger Outlet shopping, Bodie Island Lighthouse, Coquina Beach, and off-roading and fishing at Oregon Inlet.

There is a two-dog maximum, we do not allow cats, and we do not charge a pet fee. There is no smoking allowed in the cottage.

Thank you for considering Kemp & Olive Cottage!

What Our Past Guests Are Saying About Kemp & Olive:



When I opened the door, my heart fell in love – I really wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else!

Most perfect little vacation house! Everything you need to enjoy the Outer Banks!

Getting Around:
Closest airports RDU (Raleigh, Durham NC) and ORF (Norfolk VA). Car needed to best explore the area.


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Property manager

Amy Underwood
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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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
Free
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please refer to VRA.

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway are also worth visiting.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Outlets Nags Head - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Full Throttle Speedway - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Outlets Nags Head and Full Throttle Speedway. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and First Flight Adventure Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyler T.

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

This was a great little place to stay!

We had a lovely time. Close access to beach, had both our dogs with us and the proximity was close to all the fun things in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

A Sweet Little Cottage

We absolutely loved this cottage! It was exactly as pictured and perfect for our stay. The shower was great and the bed was comfortable. The best part, it is only a 5 minute walk to the beach!Communication with the host was also top notch. Cleaniness was great as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

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

Super Cute Cottage

This one room cottage is cute and in a great location with close beach access. Storage is limited so pack lightly, but the sitting area has seating options and the kitchen has all the basics. For my husband and I and our rescue hound it was a great space to crash after exploring the outer banks and chillin' on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth O.

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

Dental hygienist

Very nice cottage, comfortable, clean. It needs abit of love and attention with some upgrading.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia G.

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

A Perfect Stay

This little house is cozy and comfortable. Husband likes the table and chairs for early morning writing. The mini split heat/ac was perfect for taking off the chill in the air. Owner was responsive and available. The beach is beautiful right across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K.

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

The perfect spot.

We spent several amazing nights here and absolutely loved it. The space was clean and very comfy. For two people with or without a dog, it was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

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

Little piece of Heaven

We absolutely loved it!! Never stayed that long anywhere and still didn’t want to leave. Rugger loved the freedom on the beach and Jimmy the handyman. Hoping the slamming screen door will be working next visit!
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

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

Very relaxing.

My husband, little dog, Sparky and I enjoyed our stay immensely. Our cottage was beautiful and very comfortable. Our host was very accommodating and had great communication. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Priscilla T.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

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

Everything we needed

Kempwas perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect for a quick no frills getaway

This property is fantastic. Exactly as advertised a small cottage just across the street from the beach. Full well appointed kitchen, small eating table, and a nice roomy sitting area. Great for two adults and a couple of dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place is perfect. Very close to the beach and just a wonderful little place. We want to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

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

Highly Recommend

We stayed for one week at the cottage with our little chihuahua Agave. It was great! The cottage is perfect for 2 people. Ideal Location-Very short walk to the beach. Close to restaurants and shopping. We are already planning our next visit to the cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh D.

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

Cozy and perfect

We absolutely loved this little cottage. It was the perfect size for a studio. It was my spouse, myself, and our two dogs and we never felt cramped. Cottage is in a perfect location and we appreciated having a place our dogs could vacation too! Communication was excellent. We will definitely be rebooking for pur next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

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

Perfect Getaway

Perfect, cozy home for your getaway. The property was super warm, welcoming, and clean. It had everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The hosts were very informative, attentive and pleasant. No complaints!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Great location

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Great place to stay.

Enjoyed our stay. Very relaxing. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

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

Perfect for 2

Perfect for 2 and our pup! Clean, easy access to the beach, Amy is great to work with! This was our second stay here and we intend to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela Y.

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

Amazing Stay!

Such a perfect location for what I consider to be the coziest 1 room cottage. Quiet location, clean property, and my pup was just as happy as me. Short walk across the street to get to the beach, and close to anything that I would need. Would definitely stay here again. No issues with anything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

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

Winderful

The Little Cottage was perfect for my husband and I. It had everything that we needed and was located in proximity to almost everything especially the beach. Would definitely this little gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great location. Pet friendly.

The location was very good. The beach is literally across the street. Very cozy little pet friendly cottage within walking distance to everything. Look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

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

Nahs Head get away.

Very nice for my wife and I and our pet dog friend Neptune.Great central location to go north or south or west to Manteo and east across the street up over the dunes to Atlantic Ocean.Very private and just right for what we needed. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emlyn H.

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

Cute and quaint little cottage

This was a perfect place to stay with my partner and dog. The listing was very accurate and the communication from Amy was phenomenal. Bed was comfy and the place had everything we could need for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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Hosted by Amy Underwood

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