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Oceanfront, Nags Head NC - 13 bedrm home w historic charm + modern conveniences

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Living area
Beach
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
13 bedrooms12+ bathroomsSleeps 30897 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Nags Head, NC
  • Popular LocationNags Head Fishing Pier3 min drive
  • Popular LocationJockey's Ridge State Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationWright Brothers National Memorial7 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

13 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Ahab

Croatan

Dolphin

Dune

Marco

Mermaid

Neptune

Orville

Polo

Safari

Sand Fiddler

Venus

Wilbur

12 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 10

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 11

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 12

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 13

Toilet

Bathroom 14

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Oceanfront, Nags Head NC - 13 bedrm home w historic charm + modern conveniences

Crawford Cottage has been home to family gatherings and special celebrations for generations. Our oceanfront home combines the historic charm of the classic Nags Head beach cottage with spacious modern living. It offers privacy, convenience, your own walkway to the beach and an oasis to enjoy your gathering.

You’ll find the Main house and the Cottage co-exist in harmony. The original updated 1940’s 4-bedroom oceanfront Cottage is connected by covered walkway to an exquisite, modern, 9-bedroom house. Natural wood throughout ties the buildings together with a warm glow, inviting you to savor your time with family and friends. Each bedroom is well appointed with ensuite bathroom. Situated on an acre of oceanfront property, the Cottage is an anomaly in Nags Head with over 9,500 sq ft of indoor living space and, best of all, 2,500 sq ft of sundecks and covered porches. If your family has grown enough to fill a small hotel, then Crawford Cottage is the perfect fit.

Special features include elevator, private pool, hot tub, cool dipping pool (3 ft depth), poolside cabana lounge, game room with wet bar and pool table, playroom with a ping pong table, 2 full well appointed kitchens (one in the Main House and smaller one in the Cottage), large rooftop sundeck with oversized chess board, screened porch, antique heart pine flooring, smart TV's, gas fireplace, wet bar with ice maker, ceiling fans, 3 washer/dryers and outdoor showers.

You’ll find a special and memorable space for all guests at Crawford Cottage! Below is an overview of the sleeping accommodations:

In the Main House (9 bedrooms total)

* Top Floor - 1 King room with ensuite bathroom (handicap accessible). The top floor includes the kitchen, main living area, covered screen eating area, sitting balcony and ocean views.

* 2nd Floor - 4 King rooms, 2 Queen rooms
All of the second floor bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms; please note one of king bedroom shares a Jack& Jill bath with one of the queen bedrooms; otherwise all other rooms on this floor have private bath/shower. This floor includes a small TV lounge with sitting balcony, a coffee/wet bar, the main laundry room and access to the large sun deck. One of the King rooms includes a futon bed.

* 1st floor - 2 Children/teen bedrooms

One of the bedrooms has 2 pyramid bunk beds (double bed on bottom/twin above) and second bedroom has 2 twin beds. There is a Jack & Jill bath connecting the children's room, as well as another full bath on this floor in the main area. This floor also houses the game room with TV area and pool table and has direct access to the pool cabana and pools.


In the original Cottage: (4 bedrooms total)

Master bedroom - King bed with ensuite bathroom
2nd bedroom - King bed shared bath with children’s room
Children’s bedroom - 2 twin beds
Bunk room - 1 twin bed, 1 bunk bed with ensuite bathroom

The Cottage originally built in 1947 is a quintessential Nags Head home. It has been lovingly restored but maintains its original charm. It is all on one one floor with a kitchen and open living area. There are three bedrooms off of the living area and the 4th bedroom (referred to as the teens bunk room) is connected to the large playroom with ping pong table.


Property manager

Sandy Huber

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Property Event Fee of $1000

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Hot Tub Fee for winter months $100.00 Pool opens Mid-May - closed for winter months Jan-April
No fireworks or fires on the property

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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: 50
Note from host: Property Event Fee of $1000
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Nags Head Woods Preserve, while Wright Brothers National Memorial and Glazin' Go-Nuts are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
Map
Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 3 min drive
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 3 min drive
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 5 min drive
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 7 min drive
  • Jennette's Pier - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • Wendy's - 2 min drive
  • Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse - 18 min walk
  • Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano - 2 min drive
  • Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 3 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

craig c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Nice but has some rough edges
Lets start with the good - Host was great and very responsive. House was big and good for a large group. Lots of nooks and spaces for people to spread out. The not so good. House is older and could use better maintenance. Walkway to beach is bad. They say wear shoes to avoid splinters ... I say it needs to be replaced. Second house is dark and musty. Living room couch is not really a couch but outdoor patio furniture. Overall, I was expecting the house to live up to its 4.8 Star rating so my expectations were high... I feel a 3 or 3.5 star rating is more in line.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach trip
Great stay in a wonderful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family vacation
Exceeded expectations! Our first visit to OBX with the whole family. Kids especially loved the pool! Access to the beach, and the third floor balcony overlooking the ocean, what more could you want? Plenty of space, loved having the older cottage as a quiet spot option. Sandy was an excellent communicator and fantastic host! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne Y., Baldwinsville, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family reunion 2023
The property was just as advertised. We all enjoyed the two pools and the hot tub. It was maintained twice during our week. The house was fully stocked including tons of beach towels. All the bedrooms were very comfortable with adjoining bathrooms. There were 17 of us and the teenagers loved the smaller cottage. We would highly recommend this property. Also the owner (Sandy) was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

April N., Fort Worth, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect space for family get together of all ages
This was the perfect space for a multiple family get together. Plenty of space for our group of 25 to spread out and large areas for us to all gather together. Sandy was an excellent host and very prompt with responses to any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sandy Huber

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Languages:

English
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