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Vintage Cottage in Wanchese

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wanchese, NC
  • Place, Pirate's Life Charters
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Pirate's Cove Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Vintage Cottage in Wanchese

Enjoy the fishing village of Wanchese, the quaint town of Manteo, and the nearby beaches of the Atlantic during your stay in “Aunt Vid’s Cottage.” Aunt Vid’s family restored the cottage, preserving its original charm while providing many new amenities, including WiFi, central air-conditioning, new appliances, and an outside shower and fish-cleaning sink.

Upon entering Aunt Vid's cottage, you will be transported to an earlier era of tranquility on Roanoke Island. The family restored the original pine floors throughout the cottage. They renovated the kitchen while maintaining its vintage feel with basket-weave tile, a retro fridge, and butcher block counter-tops. The little cottage has a large front porch for enjoying the island breeze. After a day at the beach or fishing on the sea, the outside shower is a private, roomy spot in which to wash away the sand.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

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

Property # 2038267vb
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 are allowed on site
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

Wanchese

Located in Wanchese, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and Island Farm are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pirate's Cove Marina and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf. Pirate's Life Charters and Dare County Arts Council are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
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Wanchese, NC

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Life Charters - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Outer Banks Visitors Bureau - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Pirate's Cove Marina - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Festival Park - 9 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 11 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vicki B's Restaurant & Market - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Cottage in Wanchese pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vintage Cottage in Wanchese?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vintage Cottage in Wanchese?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Cottage in Wanchese?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Cottage in Wanchese located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Pirate's Life Charters and within 6 miles (10 km) of Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and Pirate's Cove Marina. Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and Dare County Arts Council are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vijay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cozy cottage. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a birthday get away for us and the house was super nice and had lots of character
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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

Amazing Cottage

Wonderful place to stay -- thanks again for your hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes- our hosts were very welcoming and communicated with us well. The cottage was exactly what we hoped for - warm and cozy and like a step back in time but still meeting all of our “modern” needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Great Stay!

We always enjoy spending time at the cottage. Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Lovely beach cottage

Beautiful cottage with lots of character just a short drive from the beach and restaurants. Very quiet and residential, we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Perfect Stay

We always enjoy the charm of this stay. The owner always does the little things that makes you feel welcome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Great Time

Fun little cottage and great area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

OBX trip

The property was great and the hosts were very responsive. Loved our time in the Outer Banks.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah T.

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

Our second time to stay here.

We love staying at Aunt Vid's cottage. It feels like we are family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Wanchese cottage

Our second stay at the cottage and it is lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

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

Great cottage

Highly recommend, very historic and quaint. Kitchen is updated and very cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Charming cottage near everything

Enjoyed staying in this cute cottage while going out and exploring sites nearby. Very clean, family loved the record player, fresh flowers in each room, extra beach towels were helpful too!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen w.

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

Exactly as described

Peaceful, clean cottage with everything we needed for a great stay in the outer banks. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

kathy w.

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

Beach vacation

It was great. Cute cottage, very comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel C.

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

Super cozy and welcoming location.

Exactly as advertised. Beautiful property not too far from the main strip and quite area. Loved it and the family had a blast!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danette C.

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

A perfect get away

This was the sweetest, coziest, and happiest little cottage to stay in. The property is well maintained. It has everything you need for a nice get away. It's a great jumping off point, Kitty Hawk museum, the lighthouse, the ocean, and local eateries.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Perfection Hideaway

If you are looking for a welcoming, clean, well cared for, out of the way, peaceful cottage filled with a loving spirit and memories of a life well lived this is the place. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Luv luv Aunt Vid's. Thank you to those who have cherished and honored her life by restoring this home she built.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MONICA S.

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

First Visit to Outer Banks

This cozy cottage was a good central location for visiting many Outer Banks sites. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and deck during our stay. The house had lots of nice touches, even a guitar and turntable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Wonderful spot with tons of charm

We loved our stay in the cottage. It is wonderfully decorated and includes many nice touches that make it fun to explore and spend time in. Communications with the host were very easy. We would certainly return if we plan another trip to the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quaint cottage. Loved the games, wine and record player!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

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

Really top notch

Honestly, even if you weren't planning on going to Wanchese, staying in this place would make it worthwhile to take a detour. So close to the alligator national wildlife refuge, which is why we went, but ridiculously close to the beaches and restaurants and all of that if you're interested in that as well. Great place. Felt more like a cabin than a beach rental, which is why I liked it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

cozy, welcoming like an old friend.

Having the story of Aunt Vid makes you feel like she was and old friend or relative. The cottage was very comfy wish we would have stayed longer,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Cozy little cottage

Aunt Vid’s cottage at 120 Old Wharf Rd. in Wachese North Carolina could not have been more perfect and just so well done with modern Convenience's. The property is well maintained and just so charming. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen A.

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

Thanksgiving respite

Lovely old home supplying all necessary amenities including a wonderful mattress on the queen bed (much better than what I have at my home).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cecelia Weschler

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