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

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A wooden deck with a swing chair and a hammock.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and two bar stools.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a blue armchair, a blue sofa, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a framed picture, and a window.
A dining room with a wooden table, white chairs, a pink cabinet, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nags Head Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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

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About the area

Nags Head

Located near the beach, this cottage is in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Consider Tale of the Whale for a night out or Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf if you're travelling with kids. 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

  • Nags Head Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Whalebone Junction Information Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Whalebone Junction - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tale of the Whale - ‬3 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 is parking at "Any Excuse" - great cottage, great views, great beach access, great get away?

On-site 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?

Checkout 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 Nags Head Beach, Whalebone Junction and Outer Banks Fishing Pier. Outer Banks Beaches is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing beach house! Great accommodations for our oldest to our baby, beach was just across the street, and good food close by. The Perfect spot for a low-key get away. We hope to come back soon
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, near to many Outter banks attractions. Donna was extremely helpful and quick to respond. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for us. Great access to the beach and beautiful view from the decks. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful, cozy beach house retreat! Any Excuse was so much more than we were expecting: perfect location, central to points of interest, furnished beautifully and yet so comfy, and had everything that one would need for the perfect vacation. We couldn’t imagine staying anywhere else the next time visiting the Outer Banks.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wish I could pack up the whole house and carry it with me wherever I go. It was such a lovely home. It is obvious the owners take pride in their home with all of the special decorating touches, It was clean, well-stocked, and comfortable throughout. It was especially appreciated on our one rainy day that are grandchildren was enthralled with the Wii. We adults, however, enjoyed sitting on one of the three decks each the evening much more. Thanks for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What can you add that hasn't already been said. Any Excuse is a fantastic home. I didn't say house because it is a home that has graciously been lent to us to enjoy. The hosts are excellent in getting back to you quickly so that worry should never be part of your visit. The home is within walking distance of public access. Did I also mention their kitchen is well stocked with the tools you will need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes and yes!!!! I’ve been coming to Nags Head for many years now. This was by far the nicest place I’ve ever stayed. Warm, comfortable, inviting…all I needed to bring was my clothes. Everything else was provided. I will definitely stay here again. Hopefully soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

kenyon trip

had a great time. will use again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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