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"Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away

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Any Excuse
Newly renovated kitchen
Newly renovated kitchen
Nice pantry storage
Main Floor - Queen Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Outer Banks Fishing Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away

Welcome to Any Excuse – our family beach cottage located in South Nag’s Head, NC (milepost 17.5). We named our cottage “Any Excuse” because, quite honestly, we will use any excuse to spend time in the Outer Banks! Our cottage is furnished with lots of personal touches and modern amenities to make you feel right at home. Public beach access is just a short walk from the cottage (1/2 block).

Any Excuse is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage. The downstairs bedroom is furnished with a queen bed and has a screened in back porch. Upstairs, there is a large bedroom with a king bed as well as a smaller room with a queen bed. Linens are provided. Both upstairs rooms have private decks. Several air mattresses including a toddler size one are also available for use. There are two full baths, one downstairs and one upstairs with tub/shower combination in both.

We are equipped with free high-speed WIFI, 3 smart TV’s, and 2 blue ray players. The kitchen is equipped with stove/oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, Keurig and a traditional coffeemaker. Dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, etc. are also supplied. The dining area accommodates 6 and additional seating for 2 is available at the kitchen bar. Washer and dryer are located on the main floor. Our comfortable den area includes a full size couch, oversized chair with ottoman, recliner and single swivel rocker. There is a large deck off the dining/den with 2 porch swings, and 2 chairs. This deck faces the ocean and is great for relaxing at any time of the day.

There is a nice storage space on the ground level where you will find beach chairs, beach toys, outdoor games, bikes, and boogie boards. A propane grill is available for your use. There is an outdoor shower with hot/cold water for easy and fun clean up after a day at the beach. Our extra-large driveway allows for room to enjoy the hammock or create an outside entertainment area.

This is a smoke-free cottage.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Mini crib, toddler air mattress, high chair
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Nags Head

Located near the beach, this cottage is in South Nags Head, a neighborhood in Nags Head. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Traveling with kids? Consider Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway. With jet skiing, kayaking, and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whalebone Junction - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Outlets Nags Head - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Grits Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away?

As of Apr 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away on Apr 11, 2026 start from $225, 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 "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away located?

This family-friendly Nags Head cottage is located by the sea, 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 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property, a very short walk from the beach right in the heart of the Outer Banks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thomas D.

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

family vacation

very enjoyable, great location, check in process was very easy, property was well stocked and very clean. would recommend this to anyone looking to stay in Nags Head.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and comfortable house with so many amenities! Loved the floor plan and decor. Hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clifton F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home. Great location to beach, dining and shopping for a great vacation. Very well stocked home with everything you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Great place!

Wonderful place with so many extras provided to make our stay comfortable and easy! Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and had everything we needed. Great communication from the host! We would definitely stay again. We thought the location was great to shops and restaurants. Easy and short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Great time home was perfect for us will definitely be staying again

Everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggi M.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful place. Easy access to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, right next to beach. Amenities provided were great. Comfy and clean home. Thoroughly enjoyed the swings/hammocks. Excellent location in Nags Head. Would rent property again. Loved the access to Amenities and location. About 10 minutes from Bodie Lighthouse.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

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

Great cottage

The cottage was well stocked and clean. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth A.

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

Great Experience!

My family and I had a great stay at this property. My son said it was the coolest place he's stayed!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry M.

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

Relaxing getaway

We had a great time to just relax and enjoy being away from everything. Would definitely stay at Any Excuse again and highly recommend for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is perfect! It is fully stocked and has everything you could need. The location is close enough to the hustle and bustle of Nags Head but far enough to just enjoy the sound of the ocean waves. There are many different outside seating options to take full advantage of a beach vacation. The outside shower with hot and cold water is a great plus as well. Overall FANTASTIC and we can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william k.

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

kenyon trip

had a great time. will use again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Family destination wedding

Great location across from public beach access. Very clean and well stocked kitchen and bathroom supplies, as well as beach towels and equipment. Nice laundry room. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn R.

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

Excellent!

We had an excellent stay! Very close to the public beach, restaurants, and so much more. Donna responded quickly to to any questions we had. Going to have to come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela M.

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

Any Excuse

We really appreciated attention to the small details that the owners put into Any Excuse. The house was exactly as described and very clean. The beach access was wonderful and a short walk. The public beach access was always quiet and easy for our family to find a spot. Loved the home’s outdoor shower too. We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Wonderful

The home was a wonderful home base for exploring the Outer Banks. The house was clean and well stocked, it had everything we needed. The beach was easily accessible, just a quick walk. We had such a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An exceptional home. The home is exactly as described. An added plus is that the ground floor parking area is partial roofed so when the unexpected Outer Banks rain comes you can still sit under and enjoy the rain passing. The home is well equipped. The host communicates back to you very quickly, if you have a question or two. A very short walk to beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

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

Wonderful Week

We had the best week at Any Excuse. The location, proximity to the beach, layout, and amenities were just right. We especially appreciated and enjoyed the best stocked kitchen we’ve ever experienced. We would love to stay here again if our group size allows.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

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

Little piece of heaven

We loved this house! Not only was it very clean, the owners thought of everything and provided anything you could possibly need during your stay! I highly recommend this home. Beach access is less than a block away. We will definitely book again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

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

Great week in OBX

The house was well stocked with beach gear, bikes, etc. Lots of beach towels to use and a beach buggy were especially appreciated. Proximity to public beach access in an area that is not densely populated provided to opportunity to spread out on the beach we were hoping for. We would book this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

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

October Delight

We had a really great week here at Any Excuse. This was our 2nd time here and it never disappoints. The place is like home away from home. Thanks Tim and Donna for sharing your place with us, we have a really enjoyable and great trip and awesome weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Came for a wedding / Stayed for a week

We came to Nags head for a friends wedding and stayed in “Any Excuse” for a family week at beach. The house was wonderful- had everything we needed. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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Hosted by Tim & Donna Robertson

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