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Semi-Oceanfront cottage, no streets to cross, fantastic location, dogs allowed.

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A wooden deck with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a sandy beach and houses.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a television.
A coastal house with a deck and a staircase leading to a beach path.
A wooden cutting board on a glass table with a bottle of Seagram's, two cans of La Croix, and several glasses.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to beach near Old Nags Head Cove
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Whalebone Junction
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Semi-Oceanfront cottage, no streets to cross, fantastic location, dogs allowed.

Saturday-Saturday rental, Fantastic Semi-Oceanfront location with great ocean views from the living room, and no streets to cross!!! Two story cottage. Life guarded beach from 9 am -6 pm. If you come to the Outer Banks for a wide, uncrowded, life-guarded beach, this may be your place. (See Ocean-View photos.)
You'll love this 1970's Classic Nags Head surf cottage with memorabilia and all of the modern conveniences. ..Walk to Jeannette's Pier, Sam and Omie's & convenience and grocery stores.
This milepost 17 location provides a refreshing alternative to the OBX summertime frenzy. No traffic, no hustle, no bustle, just quiet Old School Nags Head relaxation. Bring your surfboards and fishing rods for an enjoyable week in the Outer banks the way it was intended to be enjoyed.

Book early, as this popular rental home has many repeat guests who fill every date each year.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 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 2 total)
2 dogs max with $150 pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in house. Do not move furniture.
Pick up after your pet, on beach too.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 651296vb
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Nags Head

Located in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Full Throttle Speedway, or consider a night out at Tale of the Whale. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Whalebone Junction - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Outlets Nags Head - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Semi-Oceanfront cottage, no streets to cross, fantastic location, dogs allowed. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Semi-Oceanfront cottage, no streets to cross, fantastic location, dogs allowed.?

As of 7 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Semi-Oceanfront cottage, no streets to cross, fantastic location, dogs allowed. on 22 October 2026 start from NZ$5,603, 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 Semi-Oceanfront cottage, no streets to cross, fantastic location, dogs allowed.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Semi-Oceanfront cottage, no streets to cross, fantastic location, dogs allowed.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Semi-Oceanfront cottage, no streets to cross, fantastic location, dogs allowed.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Semi-Oceanfront cottage, no streets to cross, fantastic location, dogs allowed. located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Nags Head cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Whalebone Junction, Tale of the Whale and Whalebone Junction Information Center. Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Miller's Waterfront Restaurant are also within 2 miles (3 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. 68 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful house and the host was very responsive and accommodating! Definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
Thank you. So happy you enjoyed it. You’re welcome back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was delayed since the door combo didn't work. Was able to contact the host and get it resolved within 20 minutes. Very nice "surf shack" steps from the ocean. The huge sand mound was a challenge daily to get to/from the beach, but I understand needing to protect the houses from storms. The bedrooms were very nice for all my family. The house was decorated in a vintage nautical/ surfing theme. The W/D was a welcome amenity. 1 full star added for the awesome Ice maker which was loved by all. MIL said baseboards were dirty and had not been cleaned. There was also a bad bug problem that I noticed particularly at night. Overall it was a nice near-oceanfront property that gave our family a good week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
Thank you for the thorough review. Check in delayed? Well that s a bit picky, since we answered the call immediately and got you right in. But ok. The sand mound over the walkway is a battle we have with mother nature. Our community is working on a solution to that. Hopefully we can get it fixed soon.I will tell my cleaning people about the baseboards, I was not aware of that. The bugs are new for us. We've never had a problem but we have had our pest people working diligently on that issue. I hate bugs too and want them gone asap. We are sorry about that. Glad that you liked the cottage for the most part. It is a small casual beach box and is intended to be very laid back. Hope you have a nice rest of your summer. Sincerely, Gen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Great stay!

Enjoyed our stay at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2021
Thank you!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ben H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall we would not stay at this house again. There were some positives and negatives. The house accommodated our three families well. The kitchen was very well stocked, but the pots and pans are very old/gross. We picked the house based off the location, and enjoyed being able to easily walk to the beach. We would recommend the public beach access right by the house instead of the private because it is an easier walk. We were disappointed in the upkeep of the house. There are towel bars falling off, rust in the dish washer, sand in the wash machine, and something black all around the base of the shower. Our biggest frustration was that the listing said nothing about how linens are not provided. So we arrived in the late evening and had no towels or sheets. The host was helpful in getting them for us, but it made for a challenging start to our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2026
I’m so sorry you were dissatisfified with our cottage. As you can see from most every other guest review in the 14 years of sharing our cottage, we are very unaccustomed to unhappy guests. We endeavor to provide a relaxing and informal surfing/fishing cottage, but being on the ocean, it is impossible NOT to have a little sand and a little rust. It is customary that OBX cottage rentals are without sheets and towels. That is why the “Sheets provided” box on our listing was NOT checked, and the lease clearly states that this cottage is NOT equipped with “Sheets and Towels”. (number 4 on lease) In an attempt to satisfy you,  we arranged for, delivered and PAID for sheets and towels within 12 hours, on the 4th of July. We hope that on your next visit to the OBX, you have a more enjoyable experience elsewhere.  Sincerely, The Goodwin's
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

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

Loved the location

We enjoyed the stay and location of the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great vacation home

We loved the beach access, crows nest, and close proximity to local restaurants and fish mongers. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Great! Thanks so much. Gen and David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

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

Great cottage

Pictures were accurate - what a great cottage. We loved everything about it, but our favorite extra was the ice maker!! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thank you so much for your great review. We tried to keep it in the 70s theme while being comfortable and updated. The ice maker is always a hit! You are welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cherie D.

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

Great get away

We had a great experience at this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2020
Thanks so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loren S.

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

Great vacation

We had a great vacation at the Surf Shack! What a great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Thank you so much. Location is great.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Great vacation

The property was wonderfully clean and well-equipped. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Thank you so much, so happy you enjoyed it. Look forward to sharing it with you again next year. Warm regards, Gen and David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

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

Great location

We loved the location of the Surf Shack and how close we were to the beach. We had a great view on the crow's nest and plenty of living space to relax!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2021
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alice m.

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

Very Nice stay

The crows nest here is an absolute winner!! The house was warm and accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words. You're welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Charming cottage, perfect location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at this charming cottage with plenty of space to spread out. The easy beach access was perfect to come and go with our two-year-old. The lifeguarded beach was ideal, and the proximity to other sites kept us busy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Location location location

Very cute cottage, so close to the beach we couldn't believe it, crow's nest had amazing views. Definitely where we were every morning with our coffee!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
Thank you so much. Happy you enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great family spot right on the dunes

Couldn’t have been better. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

Great time

Loved the location and fun surf themed. The ice machine was great! We are planning to go back to surf shack 6!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

Loved the Surf Shack Cottage

Our family loved the Surf Shack cottage! The house is decorated with lots of great surf/beachy accessories. The location was perfect for us, only steps to the ocean and close to all the restaurants and places we like to visit at OBX. Also, the house has all the amenities you would want for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it. Hope to have you back. Warm regards, Gen& David
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Harry L.

Relaxing.

This place has everything. We loved everything about it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Thank you so much. Great guests also! You are welcome back anytime. Warm regards, Genevieve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara W.

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

We love the beach

Gen was very responsive to questions. Overall great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2022
Thank you! Gen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina T.

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

Fantastic Family Time

Excellent week with family… fishing and just enjoying our time together. The Surf Shack was the perfect place for all of the above. Thank you for sharing your little obx oasis with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2022
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are so happy you enjoyed our beachy cottage. You are welcome back anytime. The Goodwins
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

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

OBX beach vacay

We all loved our week at Surf Shack 6. The decks are amazing and it is so close to the beach. The house itself was bigger than what we anticipated from the pictures. This was by far the most well stocked property we have ever rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2024
Thank you so much. It’s a small but cozy beach box. Glad you enjoyed it! 😎
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Lasting Memories

The Surf Shack is a must. stay..... Convenient, Quiet , Cozy , Relaxing ... We. were sad to leave!.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Beach Vacay

This home was much more spacious than what the pictures show. The deck space is incredible and the home was well stocked, clean, and comfortable. All 8 of us had a great time in the house and on the beach just outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
Wow, thank you for the awesome review. It’s a little piece of beach happiness. Let us know if you ever want to come back. Discounts for return guests! Gen and David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

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

Great house and location

Thank you, Gen and David for sharing your Surf Shack with us and your help. Great house and amenities, very relaxing. Great access to the beach, great location, food, shopping, etc., etc. And really nice people. Wish we could have stayed longer. Maybe next time! Love OBX.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you so much. You are welcome back anytime. Gen
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A beach dream

What a delight it was to stay at this property. I was on the beach in 30 seconds in my bare feet. The house was roomy and provided a fabulous view from the crows nest.. The decor was charming and the location was perfect! It was my first time in the OBX and I can't wait to go back. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Thank you Denise and Nicole. You were great guests! Please come back anytime. Warm regards. Genevieve

About the host

Hosted by Gen Goodwin

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Lifelong lovers of OBX, finally found the right Nags Head style cottage that we can call our own and share with others.

Why they chose this property

We loved the nostalgic feel as soon as we walked in. Cozy and charming!

What makes this property unique

Away from the hustle and bustle, yet you can ride your bike to several restaurants and bars.

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