Ridge Retreat | Semi-Oceanfront | Historic Cottage

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A wooden deck with rocking chairs and a table, a covered porch with a wooden ceiling, and a door with a mesh screen.
A cozy room with wooden walls and ceiling, a ceiling fan, a sofa, two wicker chairs, a small round table with a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.
A cozy room with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view through wooden blinds.
A wooden cabin interior with a blue sofa set, a table with a vase, and a lamp.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a long road running parallel to the beach, lined with houses and buildings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • 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
    Close to Jockey's Ridge State Park

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tracks in the Sand
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outer Banks Beaches, while Seaside Art Gallery and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights. Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.
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Map
Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nags Head Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tracks in the Sand - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Albemarle Sound - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Morning View Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ridge Retreat | Semi-Oceanfront | Historic Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ridge Retreat | Semi-Oceanfront | Historic Cottage?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ridge Retreat | Semi-Oceanfront | Historic Cottage on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$2,196, 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.

How much is parking at Ridge Retreat | Semi-Oceanfront | Historic Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ridge Retreat | Semi-Oceanfront | Historic Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ridge Retreat | Semi-Oceanfront | Historic Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ridge Retreat | Semi-Oceanfront | Historic Cottage located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nags Head Beach and Nags Head Fishing Pier. Tracks in the Sand and Jockey's Ridge State Park are also within 1 mile (2 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 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and ocean access!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic beach home, a great view east and west
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage strikes just the right balance between the charms of a traditional beach cabin and the conveniences of modern living. It’s a beautiful property in a wonderful location. My family and I loved our time staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful historic and traditional Nags Head cottage. Brings you back in time with modern amenities including well-appointed full kitchen and appliances, instant tankless water heaters, 4 showers (including a lovely outside enclosed shower), views of Jockey Ridge Sand Dune and Sunsets from the front porch and the beach and pastel- colored sunrise skies from the back porch. Tastefully decorated and loved the rich feeling of the wood planked walls and ceilings. Many areas to gather both outside on the wrap around porch and inside throughout. Our host was very quick to respond to questions and offered lovely suggestions. We hope to return someday soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location location. Very close to the beach.Good communication with the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I couldn’t have been more pleased. The cottage is lovely. Everything was clean, the host was efficient from start to finish and the location perfect, as expected. I wanted my children and grand-babies to have an “Old Style” Nags Head experience and they did.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed for two weeks in October. This property was beautiful and clean. The host was very responsive even though I had no issues. The photos of the view don't do it justice. It appears that the view is limited but you do have a nice view of the ocean. Be aware that there are many steps. Access to the beach is very nice and close. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We loved the character of the 1938 beach house with some of the original things like door latches and tongue and groove board walls, and we loved the location. There was no electrical outlet in the bathroom of the main floor bathroom—updating this would be a plus. The sunrise views were gorgeous. There were many steps to the main floor and to the top floor which were challenging for some of our family. The home was nicely decorated with antiques. There was a bulb out in the kitchen ceiling fan, and in one bedroom you couldn’t turn off the light of the ceiling fan—it was all or none. The AC went out one evening of our stay. We reported the outage early on the following day. The host was quick to respond and to communicate but was slow to send an AC technician. It was getting near the end of the day, and 3 of the four bedrooms were on the floor with temperatures of 79 degrees. Finally a technician was sent and repaired the problem in about 30 minutes. It was a good vacation and stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed over Memorial Day Weekend 2026 as a family of eight and had a very good stay overall. The location is excellent: a short walk to the beach, a beautiful ocean view from the back porch, and a restaurant, souvenir shopping, fudge, ice cream, and Jockey’s Ridge all very close by.The home was extremely clean, including the kitchen and utensils, and the listing/photos were accurate. Check-in was smooth with the door code, and the host was helpful and attentive without being burdensome.The amenities were also strong. The kitchen appliances and cookware worked well, Wi-Fi was fast and easy, the washer/dryer worked well, and the outdoor foot wash and hot/cold outdoor shower were very convenient after the beach. We also appreciated the Keurig and reverse osmosis drinking water.The reason this is 4 stars instead of 5 is maintenance. Some porch decking near the front door appeared weathered, two bathroom doors had issues, one upstairs bathroom door created privacy concerns, one stair tread seemed to give slightly, and we had a leak from the upstairs main shower into the downstairs bathroom. Since there were other showers, we avoided that one.The total cost was just under 3,000 for three nights, so the maintenance items are worth noting. However, the location, cleanliness, amenities, host professionalism, and 250 beach equipment credit added real value. Overall, we would recommend it, with a few repairs making it an easy 5-star stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for your thoughtful review — I’m glad you enjoyed the location, cleanliness, amenities, and the gear credit at our cottage. I’m sorry maintenance issues affected your stay; we’ll have our team address them promptly and hope you’ll give our cottage another try in the future.
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