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Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly

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Welcome to Laughing Gull
Queen bedroom
Queen bedroom has large closet and plenty of storage plus a smart tv
Queen bedroom has a desk for work or school
Bunk room/kids room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10134 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Outlets Nags Head
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Nags Head Golf Links
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly

***During the Coronavirus Health Scare,
We have added steps to our cleaning process to make sure you are protected from the spread of infection.

--LAUGHING GULL #1--is located at Mile post 17.5.
It is part of the Laughing Gull Cottages, an Ocean Front Community with a short walk to the ocean.

We provide an amenities package-starter package for all guest's. It includes the following:
Sheet sets for all beds(WE DO NOT MAKE THE BEDS WITH THE SHEETS. YOUR SHEET SETS WILL COME IN A VACCUMMED SEALED BAG), one towel set that the house sleeps, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bath, 2 bars of soap per bath, 2 rolls of paper towels, 2 dishwasher pods, and one travel size bottle of dish soap.

*Note: During the summer season, this house has a Saturday check in day. Please enter your request dates accordingly.*

Laughing Gull #1 features a Rooftop Crows Nest which offers panoramic views of the Ocean and the surrounding areas.

It has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and sleeps up to 10 people on two levels.

The entry level offers 2 bedrooms, bath, and a large laundry room.

The laundry room is located near the entrance. It is equipped with a full sized Washer & Dryer.

As you ascend to the top level, you will be pleased to find the living room clean and comfortable.

A fully equipped kitchen with a Crockpot, Air Fryer, Blender, Mixer, & Seafood Steamer pot, is all you need to keep your hungry family happy.

Off of the living room is the Master bedroom which has a king sized bed and an adjoining full bathroom.

Walk outside and enjoy the deck, the screened in porch, or go up top to the Crows Nest.

All of the bedrooms are equipped with their own SMART TVs and the living room has a Smart TV so you can use your Streaming Apps to watch movies etc. Free WiFi access is also provided.

Inside the fenced in yard there is a charcoal grill for your use.

We didn't forget your Furry family! You will have peace of mind knowing that your pet is safe in the chained linked fenced area.

For your convenience, there is an outside shower that is fully enclosed and equipped with hot & cold water.

Where is the beach? Just a short walk down the driveway and your toes are in the sand! There is a Life Guard at this location.

Master Bedroom/Bedroom #3 - King bed Bedroom #2 - Bunk bed (Full and Full) w/ XBOX ONE S Bedroom #1 - Queen bed Living room - trundle queen bed

Parking for 2 cars. If you have more than that there is an overflow lot behind the house.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. During the summer season, this house has a Saturday check in day. Please enter your request dates accordingly.*
2. PET FEES are NOT INCLUDED in price.
3. College students and anyone 27 or younger considered on a "case by case' basis and will include additional student rate and security deposit. If you are under the age of 27, you must submit an inquiry first. You are not allowed to "Instant Book".
*NO Students Allowed from Memorial weekend to Labor Day weekend.
4. If you pick a future date, please confirm with us that the rate is correct. We are a small company and update our rates as quickly as time allows. **

Here are some OPTIONAL Items to Make Your Trip Complete :

1. Evacuation Fee (5% of your total) will refund any days missed because of evacuation.
2. Beach Chairs(sitting) & Umbrellas rental.
3. Pet fee is $100 per week per pet + tax.
Or if less than a week, Pet fee is $15 per day per pet + tax.

Property manager

Ronni Moldovan
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 10 total
Fee:$100 a wk or $15 per day Per pet + Tax
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke outside
Per NC and Nags Head law we can not have campers/RV's parked nor hooked up to any rental properties.
Age 27 and younger needs to contact us first to get approval. NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21.
Note * PET FEES, and Other Options are NOT INCLUDED in price but may be added*

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nags Head

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head. While the natural beauty of Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Jennette's Pier. Travelling with kids? Consider Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Jennette's Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Outlets Nags Head - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 8 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 10 total).

What time is check-in at Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Side/Crow's Nest Views/Fenced pet yard/xbox one S/pet friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Nags Head holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Whalebone Junction and Outer Banks Beaches. Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Whalebone Junction Information Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carol R.

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

Great location!

House is a little dated, but location was good! Right on beach and near many restaurants. Only complaint is towels feel like sand paper and are way too rough. Plus fenced in area for dog is very tiny and best for a small dog not big enough for a big dog!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Off season get away

Very enjoyable, dog friendly which was our favorite part.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

We had a wonderful stay!

We are returning guests and we love this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Birthday getaway

The house was perfect for our stay. It was clean, and super close to the beach, a quick walk to the path leading to the ocean, which was easily seen from the crows nest. My hubby and I spent a lot of time in the crows nest, drinking our coffee in the morning, aour wine wine in the
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

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

Fall Getaway

We spent 4 days at Laughing Gull #1 and had a wonderful stay! The beach is just right over the dune and it's within walking distance of Jeanette's Pier. We were fortunate to have a warm weather day and our girls played in the ocean and enjoyed the hot water shower outside. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The bunk bed room, queen room and laundry room are on the entry level. Upstairs is the king bedroom, living room and kitchen. Both levels have a full bathroom. The layout of the house was ideal for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

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

Great stay

Clean, great area, would come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheri S.

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

Nice

Nice location. Though it has a path to the beach it’s also super close to the public access which is easier to cross. The cottage itself is great for a family trip with everything that’s needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAUL G.

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

Fun getaway

This is our third time staying at Laughing Gull #1 and it’s even had some updated furniture. We always love the house and how it is set up.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David & Christina S., Virginia

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

Great for family!

Clean, excellent customer service, stress free!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

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

Great Winter Getaway

We came up for a short weekend trip to go to the aquarium. Home was clean, well maintained and had beautiful sunrise views from the crows nest. We will be back for a warmer stay. We traveled with a 7 month old baby and a 16lb frenchie. Both loved the room and the frenchie enjoyed having a fenced in area to run.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Short walk to the beach

Loved the house & decor. The bed was very comfortable. I have 3 Golden Retrievers so finding a house with fenced in yard for my dogs was a must & it was such a short walk to the beach with private access.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy A.

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

Family reunion

The trip was fun! Easy access to the beach and the cottage is just as described. Enjoyed our evenings on the porch, within walking distance to the pier and other family members. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

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

Great fun!

Really like the property location and especially the small fenced yard for the dogs. Just perfect for my husband and I and our furry friends!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Nice Beach Cottage

We had a nice weekend stay. Great location along the beach, not too far from restaurants and shopping along with easy beach access. Bedrooms were perfect for us, and a nice large family room / dining area. It was very clean and all instructions were clear. We’ll keep it in mind for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri F., North Carolina, USA

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

Lovely clean beach house

We couldn't have picked a nicer house with such a great beach location. It was very clean, and so easy to deal with the owner. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana E.

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

Laughing Gull #1

House was clean, comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked with pans, dishes, appliances, and the view from the Crow's Nest was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

PAUL G.

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

Pleasant stay in Nags Head.

This house was located in a nice quiet part of Nagshead. The house is well updated and very clean. This location is dog friendly. This location allows access to the beach. This location is central to many interesting events in the area. We really enjoyed our stay. We will look to come back here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

prabhat n.

Great Time

I booked this cottage as it was close to beach and all water activities, had great time with friends and family at this place. it is very convenient for 11 people. Would try to go back during summer.

8/10 Good

Leigh W.

Great location with beautiful views

The place is in the perfect spot, a quick walk to the beach and close to 64. The view from the upper deck is amazing. The floor plan is perfect for a vacation. The master bedroom mattress was lumpy and hard though. Everything else was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lara W.

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

Can't wait to go back!

We loved our trip! We will definitely be returning to the same house. We saved so much money by not having to board our dogs. The home was perfectly set up for pets, and we loved being able to share our vacation with our furry babies. The house was clean and so cute! It's the perfect location on the sand (no streets for the kids to cross to go to the beach). Management was very kind and communicative. Can't wait to go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H., Carlisle, PA

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

As described and more

Very adequate! Only issue is that only one bedroom is actually "adult-sized". Other two are very fine for young children and pre-teens. If someone has that age profile, this is an excellent rental for you!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey B., Mooresville, NC, USA

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

Outer Banks Visit - Spring Break 2021

This beach cottage worked out well for our group and our trip. We were grandparents running off with our two teenage grandchildren. The kids (boy 15 and girl 16) commandeered the two lower level bedrooms as their own. The lower level bathroom worked great for them. The upper level, with its' on suite bathroom, worked out perfect for we old folks.......allowed us to avoid the stairs, but for venturing out to explore OBX. As the weather was a bit cool (early March), especially with the usual breeze, we did not need to be right on the beach. A short walk past three neighboring cottages got us there quickly to scope it out. If weather would permit it, getting on and off the beach would be a "breeze" :-). Overall, this rental unit worked out perfectly for our group and our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Ronn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Do Not Stay Here. Strongly Recommend Against

The website photos are not honest. The images posted show a beach view, promising a great overlook of the shore. In fact, your views are of the garage roof and the street. Your view of the ocean is blocked by four other rentals. This rental was a major disappointment to us. We were completely misled by Vrbo and by the company Rentals on the Beach. Neither was honest with us. We urge you not to stay here. We will be seeking a full refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Lynn a.

EXCELLENT BEACH HOUSE, BUT CRACKLY FLOORS

This Rental was clean and in a great location (close to the bridge out of town and lots of restaurants). The Crow's Nest was amazing and a great place to watch the ocean with your favorite drink. The screened-in porch was a nice touch for evening outside comfort by keeping the bugs away. The bedrooms were large enough and the air conditioner worked well in the hot week we were there. The Master bathroom was large enough, but the downstairs bathroom for the other two bedrooms was very small, including a shower that was so small it was difficult to turn around or bend over. This house worked well for us all week except for the fact that the living room and dining room floor crackled every time you took a step. Probably a poor job installing the floor, but very annoying and you knew every time somebody took a step in the living space! The floor has got to be fixed. I would definitely stay in the house again if the floors were repaired.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Andre D.

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

BAIT AND SWITCH So crazy-MUST READ BEFORE RENTAL

Property was older than it looked in the pictures-But it was close to the Water about 50 Yards away. We where told to not come early so we got there at 4pm on Friday-The owner was supposed to call to say we could go in-BUT we recieved no call-So I tryed the Code for the door-It opened-we made our way in and of course after a long drive from the airport we had to use the bathroom-My wife yelled from the bathroom -NO TOILET PAPER-Then My daughter yelled from the other bathroom-NO TOILET PAPER-well to our surprise there was NO TOILET PAPER ANYWHERE IN THE HOUSE-SO we used napkins from the fast food store-we walked to the beach and my daughter decided to get her feet wet -so did my son-so did my wife-no problem until we walked back to the house and we quickly realized the house had NO TOWELS ANYWHERE-so we figured that the cleaning crew must have forgot to supply the toilet paper and Towels -It was getting later so we decided to stop at a store on our way to dinner and pick up toilet paper and towels-after dinner we went back to HOUSE and got ready for bed-TO our surprise The beds HAD Blankets but NO Sheets-I Know what your Thinking " this is a PRANK--But NO- this house had no sheets-well by now its 10pm-I was fed up I called the 24 hr Maintenace person-He said its not his job to bring towels and toilet paper -I should call the owner Ronni Moldovan-called her she said the items im missing should be in a bag on the Dresser-I said we looked everywhere -No sheets no Toilet paper no bath soap no dish soap . She said-DID you order the 'AMENITY PACKAGE" I said I was not sure what such a PACKAGE is.WEll she said its written in the lease to rent the place--Well I said there are lots of things in the lease-it mentions a POOL-theres NO POOL-it mentions a HOTUB-There NO hot tub--it mentions a lot of thing that are not in this unit-I certianly in my wildest dreams didnt think an 'AMENITY PACKAGE ' INCLUDED TOILET PAPER AND SHEETS AND TOWLES AND SOAP-well I was wrong and owner Ronni Moldovan-said this PACKAGE costs $150 BUCKS-and if i wanted it I had to pay and then WAIT UNTIL sometime the next day to get it. But couldnt tell-me when!! I own beach front property in Florida-If I charged EXTRA for Basic needs I would be laughed off VRBO and i should be-this is the worst thing I Have ever heard of-this is so bad and the way its mentioned is very cheap and sleazy-Please dont rent from these folks until they stop this STOP THIS NOW-Its not GOOD business Not GOOD
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ronni Moldovan

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Our Founder, Dr. Sarah Forbes passed away in 2011. She was a compassionate physician, dedicated to her patients becoming Norfolk General’s first female chief resident of OB/GYN.
In 1958, she became the first female physician to open a private OB/GYN practice in Newport News, VA.
Dr. Forbes was the first woman to be selected to the board, and the first female president, of the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula, where she was honored as a member of the “Wall of Fame” – the first and only woman to be so honored in the club’s 65-year history.

Sarah was often honored for her contributions to the organizations she served, and the community she loved.
Among her many awards were the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities’ Humanitarian Award in 2007, and the Medallion Award which is the highest recognition presented by The Boys and Girls Club of America to volunteers.

She served as president of several community organizations that include the Virginia Peninsula Academy of Medicine, the Newport News Chapter of the American Cancer Society, the Newport News Medical Society, and the Peninsula Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Her generosity benefited many organizations, including the Cancer Society, the Newport News Medical Society, the Peninsula Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Family Planning Council, First Baptist Church of Newport News, the Peninsula SPCA, Mariners’ Museum, Riverside Hospital, and Christopher Newport University.

We are continuing Dr. Forbes’ Legacy
All of our vacation homes are owned by Sarah E. Forbes MD, Trust which continues her legacy by using our profits to make regular donations to the charities she loved.
We take care of the houses like she would have wanted.

What makes this property unique

Only 200 feet from the ocean with a ROOF TOP CROW'S NEST!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests