Semi-Oceanfront 🏄♀️Oceanviews🌊 on a Private Access Road⛱ 50 feet to the beach
Seahorse Cottage is a semi-oceanfront, older, classic beach cottage located in South Nags Head less than 50 yards over the dune line. Enjoy a 2-minute walk to the beach and ocean views from the front porch, dining room and living areas. THIS LISTING IS FOR THE UPSTAIRS ONLY - Three Bedrooms and 1.5 baths. There a separate detached one-bedroom unit with full kitchen downstairs available on its own or with the upstairs as one house. The full house is available with a link to that listing. https://www.vrbo.com/9360979ha?_ga=2.45235876.1495161629.1644692002-1728213974.1617496795&preferlocale=true&uni_id=8431996&vgdc=HAUS
The space THIS LISTING IS FOR THE UPSTAIRS ONLY. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE LISTING BEFORE BOOKING.
This is a classic (older) but updated Old Nags Head beach cottage with two separate units - upstairs three bedrooms, 1.5 baths and downstairs one bedroom, one bath - both with full kitchens and living areas.
Guest access You will have access to the common areas outside, (shared) laundry downstairs, (shared) hose and outdoor rinsing shower for sand removal, and the entire upstairs living quarters.
Other things to note - PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING. Parking is in the driveway only. On-street parking is not allowed. The driveway may be shared with guests in the unit downstairs. 2 CARS MAXIMUM for this listing.- 2 regular sized vehicles. If you have an oversize/very large truck or large SUVs (Suburbans, etc) there may only be room for 1 vehicle. If you have questions or doubts, please reach out to us in advance. The downstairs unit shares a driveway with a 1 car maximum.
PLEASE READ! We ask that you and your guests/family be courteous and mindful of the other guests staying below with regards to noise, parking etiquette, and the shared laundry and outdoor shower areas.
Guests are generally responsible for their own charcoal and staples, however, they may be in the house and you are welcome to use what you find there - we try to keep things stocked with basics for cooking and cleaning to make the unit as comfortable as possible for guests but we don't guarantee any particular item. With regards to paper products - we ONLY supply the first roll of toilet paper and paper towels complimentary. Guests are responsible for paper needs above and beyond that.
This is a vacation rental and a duplex - not a hotel. We know you are on vacation but do ask our guests to be willing to cooperate with each other (AND US) and assist with things that go along with a house rental and situation with some shared areas - this includes parking, use of beach gear and the laundry room, trash rollout, etc. If necessary, this also includes assisting us with letting service providers in and communicating with them if necessary to fix or troubleshoot an internet or other rare issue. By booking, we assume you have read, understand and are okay with this. We are friendly and laid back but conscientious people and find that our listing is best suited for the same type of guests.
Guests must roll out the trash carts in and out for trash pickup as designated by the signs in the unit. (We will send reminders as well). Thank you for your assistance in advance!
We do have a camera on the house that is motion activated and has a spotlight to monitor parking. The only area that can be seen with the camera is the parking area.
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PARKING: MAXIMUM 2 REGULAR SIZE CARS/SUVS. Parking is shared with the downstairs rental. Please be mindful of other guests. No parking on access road.
NOISE: There are likely to be guests in residence downstairs and our neighbors. Please be mindful of excess noise especially from 9am-9pm.
TRASH: Trash and recycling cans must be rolled out to the MAIN ROAD every Sunday night and Wednesday night. Please roll them back in the morning.
Important information
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Property # 9419617
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
Note from host: IMMEDIATE EVICTION
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
About the area
Nags Head
Located in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head, this holiday home is near a water park and on 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, parasailing and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Jennette's Pier - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 10 min drive - 15.7 km
Bodie Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 13.5 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - 4 min drive
KFC - 3 min drive
Sam & Omie's - 3 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 6 min drive
Grits Grill - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Semi-Oceanfront 🏄♀️Oceanviews🌊 on a Private Access Road⛱ 50 feet to the beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Semi-Oceanfront 🏄♀️Oceanviews🌊 on a Private Access Road⛱ 50 feet to the beach?
As of 2 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Semi-Oceanfront 🏄♀️Oceanviews🌊 on a Private Access Road⛱ 50 feet to the beach on 30 July 2026 start from NZ$668, 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 🏄♀️Oceanviews🌊 on a Private Access Road⛱ 50 feet to the beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Semi-Oceanfront 🏄♀️Oceanviews🌊 on a Private Access Road⛱ 50 feet to the beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Semi-Oceanfront 🏄♀️Oceanviews🌊 on a Private Access Road⛱ 50 feet to the beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Semi-Oceanfront 🏄♀️Oceanviews🌊 on a Private Access Road⛱ 50 feet to the beach located?
Nestled on the beach, this South Nags Head holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Outer Banks Beaches. Whalebone Junction and Jennette's Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location and responsive host who is just a call away..could use some upgrades to the property..the kitchen is nicely equipped and lot of beach gear in the laundry area.. overall we had a great stay..
We had a great stay! The property was just as pictured. Very clean and comfortable and such a short walk to the beach. We will definitely stay again and recommend it.
Great location. The property could use updating but that doesn’t matter when you are steps from the beach! Overall we had everything we needed and have no complaints. Communication with the host was quick and they were very responsive.
Overall it met all my expectations. Easy to access, convenient to all locations we needed access to. Parking was a little smaller than we had thought but we made it work. I can't wait to go back.
We loved the seahorse cottage, all the amenities, and the short walk to the ocean. The kids especially had fun with all the toys, games and DVDs. Would definitely stay here again!!
Our family had a great time while staying at this house! Everything from check in was seamless. Our family had everything we needed for a great vacation we will definitely be using this house again!
Great location and clean. My family enjoyed the time spent there and will definitely look for availability for future trips. Greg and Annette were excellent at keeping us informed about the property and this made everything easier.
The perfect home to rent for 4-6 people, and the location is a rocks throw from the ocean. All the amenities for a wonderful vacation. Very charming!
ray H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Terry
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hosts were very helpful, check in was a breeze. We enjoyed our stay very much. Beach was just steps away. Good Birding for Dad on the beach. Bodie lighthouse and Wright Memorial close by. Great location. Would stay here again. Arcade game was lots of fun. Cottage was stocked good with games and great books for a rainy day. Wish we could stay longer.
We just loved this place. The house and property are so well kept and the property manager was awesome. Short walk to the beach where you can see dolphins while walking on the beach. Spent our evening on the back deck enjoying the stars and listening to the waves. And the location is far enough away but still close to town. We are planning to stay there for hopefully every Anniversary now.
Katie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2021
Hi Katie! Would love to have you back again. I have the calendar open now for 2022!
The listing is accurate, the house is 50 ft to the beach trail/entrance. Our family members went back and forth from the beach to the house often because it is so close. We love the outdoor shower, the deck and easy beach access. The photos clearly show that it is an older style beach cottage, charming and filled with fun touches like a record player, games, cards, etc. The mattresses were comfortable. We had 4 people and plenty of space. The bunkbed room is best for one kid/teen or 2 younger children in my opinion. We greatly enjoyed our time there.
We can for the beach and we were not disappointed. Great location with easy beach access. We loved being able to see the ocean from the living room. Air conditioning was a plus. The house itself was a little old but in good condition and clean. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Joseph W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2020
Thank you, Joseph! Hope to have you back again.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angela
31 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This beach cottage was perfect! It is about 2 minutes from the beach and centrally located near stores, restaurants, and piers.
It is equipped with everything you need. Bonus feature: an arcade game with all the old games.
I would definitely rebook here.
Communication with the host was excellent!
We loved our stay! It was exactly what we were looking for in a beach house. Clean and very well-kept. Comfortable furniture and beds. Annette and Greg were very responsive any time we had a question about the property. We were steps away from the beach (most of the time we didn’t even bother with sandals) and an easy drive to any number of great restaurants. And in the evenings we could open the windows and hear the surf.
Stan G.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2021
Thanks, Stan! Appreciated your great communication and patience while we worked out the internet issue. Please come back again!
About the host
Hosted by Annette ODonnell
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests