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Memory Lane: Ocean-front Beach Cottage, Old-fashioned Charm

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A coastal property with multiple buildings, a beach, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal property with multiple houses, a beach, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a road.
A two-story wooden building with a porch, a wooden deck leading to the entrance, and a staircase to the upper level.
A wooden deck with benches, surrounded by beach houses with a clear sky above.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Jockey's Ridge State Park

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Nags Head Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Outer Banks Mall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

2 Twins/Trundle

3 Twin Beds

King Master

1 King Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this vacation home is on the beach. Nags Head Golf Links and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outer Banks Beaches. Full Throttle Speedway and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Nags Head Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Outer Banks Mall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 6 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Morning View Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Memory Lane: Ocean-front Beach Cottage, Old-fashioned Charm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Memory Lane: Ocean-front Beach Cottage, Old-fashioned Charm?

As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Memory Lane: Ocean-front Beach Cottage, Old-fashioned Charm on Oct 29, 2026 start from $529, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Memory Lane: Ocean-front Beach Cottage, Old-fashioned Charm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Memory Lane: Ocean-front Beach Cottage, Old-fashioned Charm?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Memory Lane: Ocean-front Beach Cottage, Old-fashioned Charm located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nags Head vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nags Head Beach, Jockey's Ridge State Park, and Outer Banks Hospital. Nags Head Golf Links and Tracks in the Sand are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed direct access to the ocean. Really liked the rustic decor of the house. The only thing our group found troubling was the electrical system, we all agreed it needs updated.Overall our week at Memory Lane, on S. Virginia Dare Trail in Nags Head was memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time, the house and location were perfect. I could nitpick some cosmetic things around the house that needed some updating or fixing but those things weren’t important to us. The house is spacious, the beds were comfortable, all the appliances worked, the ac was perfectly comfortable for everyone, and you couldn’t ask for a better location in the Outer Banks! Even the shopping and restaurants were conveniently located!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house over all was great, close to shopping and restaurants, nice rooms and I will recommend it to my friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed the home. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a great time

Great location and water (ocean) was so clear at the house
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2024
Hi Dawn, Thank you for this excellent, five-star review! We look forward to having you as our guest again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

OBX Adventures

Great location right on the beach. Made some great memories. House is well appointed with almost everything you need. Property management company was very helpful with all our questions before and during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 28, 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed the beachfront location and made wonderful memories during your stay. It’s great to hear the house had everything you needed and that our property management team was able to assist you throughout. Thank you for sharing your experience—we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend

The house and accommodations were as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 17, 2024
Hi Andrew, Thank you for the wonderful review. We look forward to having you stay with us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location!

Beach was very private as the public beach access was about a dozen houses down in either direction. Beautiful! I would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 12, 2024
Hi Stephanie, Thank you for this wonderful, five-star review. We look forward to having you as our guest again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week

It was just as pictured, great to have the beach access, just wish the weather would have been better.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 4, 2023
Hi Heather! Thank you for the wonderful feedback of your stay at Memory Lane. We sincerely appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again someday soon. Regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time!!! We enjoyed Roanoke Island's aquarium and lost colony history. Everyone loved the wild horses in Corolla and kayaking. Then, we decided to go on a dolphin tour, even though we could see dolphins swim bye from the porch. Everything was great!!! Can't wait to come back, again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 28, 2025
We’re so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the local sights and activities. We’d love to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We have been staying here several years and it is a great location. Although the house is aging and needs some repairs and updates, it has everything you need to have a great stay. The house has plenty of room and is next to the beach. The beach, the star of the show, is a short walk out of the back door. The house is close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 4, 2023
Hi James, Thank you so much for the five-star review of your stay at Memory Lane. We appreciate your business and truly look forward to working with you again someday. Regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memory Lane

This is a beautiful old Nags Head style beach with updated amenities. The wraparound porch was truly beautiful along with the boardwalk deck overlooking the ocean. This was a dream trip for my mom and sisters as my mom hasn’t been to Nags Head for a week since my dad passed in 2019.To be down here with her 4 daughters was a dream come true for all of us. We have been coming to the OBX since 1963 and this house was just perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 28, 2025
We’re so glad our home was the perfect setting for such a special family trip. Thank you for sharing your story—we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house itself was right on the beach, with private access and a beautiful, kind of secluded beach, which was the draw. The cottage was dated, as expected but it could have used some maintenance and TLC that it hasnt gotten over the years. Some of the electrical outlets didnt work, microwave had to be pushed in at an angle just so to power on. There was damage to the drywall in a couple of rooms. The downstairs toilet ran and didn't flush properly. The upstairs bathroom toilet paper holder was broken and the door handle kept falling off. Just little things but they kept adding up. Then there was the dishes that were put back in the cabinet dirty. Then there was the comforter with blood stains all over it. I contacted the property management company, they sent someone to fix the toilet and the toilet paper holder. He took the bloody comforter and said he would launder it and bring it back. He never came back. I reached out to the property manager several times and asked for a partial refund, because when you pay 4000 for a week to stay somewhere you expect clean dishes, bedding, and functioning appliances. Still yet to reach them & address these issues. I gave an OK rating because the location, direct beach access, and large porch where we spent most of our time was really beautiful & perfect for our vacation. But in the future I would not book a property with this management company, Paramount Destinations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Memory Lane stay review

The stay was nice. The windows were very dirty. I had to clean the downstairs windows in order to see out. Dust build up on window blinds and window sills. Dust build up on baseboards. Refrigerator is very dirty. Place definitely needs a good deep cleaning. Ice maker did not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 4, 2023
Hi Tommy, Thank you for taking the time out to review your stay at Memory Lane. We're so sorry to read about the issues of dust and the ice maker and have brought this to the attention of our housekeeping staff. We sincerely appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again someday. Regards
Archival

6/10 Okay

Lane Beach House, Nags Head

Older house that needs simple repairs. There were nails popping up on the back and side deck and we had young children running around in bare feet. House has very poor lighting at night so reading with the kids at night in the living room was very difficult. Kitchen is well equipped. Nice room set up. Large master bedroom. Very small bathrooms but not a problem. Would have been nice to have had a broom. Not something you want to buy for one week, but it would have helped to keep the house clean. The beach is very nice but there is no view from the back porch. The dunes are too high. Some houses have decks built on top of the dune but the one that this house had was covered with sand and not high enough. Overall it was clean and sufficient for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Good day and Happy 4th of July! Thank you for taking the time to submit this information. The items you have mentioned have already been noted for the owner of the home. Thank you for bringing them to our attention. We are happy that you otherwise had a enjoyable stay and we hope to see you again in 2018.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome ocean side home. Loved the view. Close to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location was excellent

This property is exactly what I think of when I think of a beach house. It isnt new and shiny, nor should it be. We loved the home, the location, and the fact that linens were included. Unfortunately we won't be staying here again due to property management issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

House needs major updates

Really the only pro was location. Cons: Nails poked up on decks and walkways. Bathroom toilets didn’t flush well, shower curtains were mildewed and molded. Master bathroom tub did not drain good so you end up standing in ankle deep water while showering. Some of the doors didn’t lock properly. House overall was very very dusty and desperately needs an extensive deep clean. Could use a pest control service as there were numerous silverfish throughout the house and we did see a waterbug in the kitchen. Furniture downstairs is shabby and dated. Entire house needs actual lights, not lamps!!!!!!! Ended up buying my own dishes to cook with because the dishes there looked nasty. I did sweep the floors prior to check out but there was no vacuum to do the upstairs rooms with carpets. Could be a very nice rental with some TLC. Even though the location was great, unless major updates / deep cleanings are done I would not consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Perfect Location, but house needs work

The location of this house to OBX amenities and the beach was wonderful. The access to the beach was right off the deck and it was our own secluded portion of the sea - truly beautiful. The house was in disrepair and is in need of attention. Not a single bedroom or bathroom door properly closed or locked. The AC does not work properly and it was difficult to get it to cool the house to anything lower than 76 (which was hot). The wifi was very spotty and unreliable (could not connect for anything longer than a few minutes and then it would drop and the modem would have to be restarted). Lamps in bedrooms were missing light bulbs, making it completely dark with no overhead light. The furniture and the house was not functional, was totally worn, and looked like it was from the 70's. Even the furniture on the deck was made with PVC pipe and not sturdy. The deck itself has many nails exposed and a hazard for walking. The beds are by far the worst part of the house, they are solid as a rock and it feels like you are sleeping on the box spring. The property management company/owner should immediately seek better mattresses - they were utterly horrible and not one person in our group could sleep on them. We even went and bought air mattresses because the beds were so bad. Overall, the location is perfect however, I will not stay here because the house is not adequate. There are so many other options in OBX to rent - if you want a good night sleep and a functional house, please don't stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful location, cozy house

This house is very well appointed with all the essentials required for a relaxing stay. There is plenty of space to accommodate a large group and we were all very impressed with the functionality of the place. The tables and chairs are all comfortable and sturdy and there were many places for the group to gather. We gathered in the kitchen, living room, sitting room and all over the deck. The AC and other appliances (dishwasher, washer dryer and stove) work great. Sure, we'd rather cook on a gas stove but we're at the beach so electric is a small sacrifice. The carpet upstairs is extremely comfortable and a welcomed cozy addition after spending the day on the beach. The outdoor shower was AMAZING, just like the beach and ocean at this location. The deck will need some attention soon but that is to be expected as mother nature is very strong in this location. My only hope would be a little more deck maintenance before our next visit, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family vacation

We all had a lovely time with a beautiful beach just steps away
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Memories at Memory Lane

Great little house in a wonderful section of Nags Head. Would love to rent again next year. Would hope the owners would do a few upgrades; i.e. a new hose on the deck, fix cabinet door handle and doors to the washer/dryer. Also, review the cleaning process. Bathrooms were not clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

OBX stay

Always a good experience with VRBO and your app makes everything so convenient. We only use VRBO now because we like to take mini vacations and there is so much to choose from for a 3 or 4 night stay in the OBX. We also like working with parmount destinations. They were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Good Location

Overall we enjoyed our stay. This is an older house, which is not a problem for us. It is in a good location. Our only complaint is that it was not as clean as it could be. The kitchen garbage can looked like it hadn’t been wiped down in quite some time and there was dried liquid and trash in it, under the liner bag. The floors were dirty and the tub had a film. The linens, sinks and toilets were very clean. We probably would not return to this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great view

great location and the beach is beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Julie, thank you for your review! We are so glad that you enjoyed this beach home, and we look forward to hosting you again next year!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ocean front and GREAT weather

We loved the location and the house accommodated us just fine. This cottage is dated just like the photos show, but we didn't care. We don't rent for the decor, but the ocean frontage. And it gets 5 stars for that! Great location. Happy that the owners shared their little piece of heaven with us! We had a wonderful vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed your vacation at Memory Lane and here in the Outer Banks. We hope to see you visiting with us again in 2018 and many years to come!
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