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Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome.

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a tiled backsplash.
A living room with a blue sofa, red cushions, a coffee table with books, a TV, and various wall decorations.
A wooden building with a balcony and a staircase leading to a second floor.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A covered outdoor area with wooden beams and a concrete floor, featuring a simple bench and a wall with silhouettes of people.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Jockey's Ridge State Park
Sleeps 7•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Dowdy Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome.

If you're looking for a small affordable family cottage in a quiet location within an easy walk to the beach (2 blocks), then this is it! Very comfortably furnished and well-equipped (especially the kitchen), kept in great shape by part-time local owner, the Cooley Cottage offers a quiet yet very convenient location. There is just a short walk to a beach access with a lifeguard stand. Virtually no traffic on this cul-de-sac, yet right in the heart of Nags Head activities, whether it be swimming at the beach or sound, shopping, or a variety of outdoor family activities. Plus it’s pet friendly! Grab those boogie boards and take a short walk to the beach where your family and your pooch can enjoy the Atlantic Ocean at its best.
Restaurants, Nags Head Fishing Pier, coffee shops, shopping, and a variety of family amusements are all a short walk away from the quiet yet convenient location of this cottage. This is the perfect spot for those athletes coming for marathons! The cottage is a block from where the November race starts!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
$175 pet fee for 1 dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
*One dog limit! *When booking check "pet" for the fee to be added. Thank you! *Please keep your dog off of the furniture, unless covered.
If you are outside of any House Rules and/or Rental Agreement, it could result in termination of stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3812956
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this cottage is near the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Monument to a Century of Flight are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Full Throttle Speedway, or consider a night out at Outer Banks Brewing Station. Jet skiing, scuba diving and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Dowdy Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seaside Art Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close to the beach, clean and comfy! Your pooch is welcome. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Dowdy Park and Seaside Art Gallery. Jockey's Ridge State Park and OBX Laser Tag are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a getaway and Great owners!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location, favorite vacation! CCC is great, my family of 6 wouldn’t change a thing - we especially enjoyed the lower level/rec room area and being central to so many fun places in Nags Head.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Those was just perfect for our family and allowed us to include a short grandparents visit as well! The outside space was lovely! We loved the hammock!we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mitzy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the location of the house it was so homey and lovely.. got to meet the landlord and she was the sweetest lady will definitely rent from her again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a wonderful stay at this location just two blocks from the beach. The property was very clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, which made for a very pleasant experience.The kitchen was especially impressive and well-equipped, with all the utensils and essentials you could possibly need to prepare meals during your stay.The host was also very thoughtful and communicative. I was notified that the house was ready about 30 minutes before the official check-in time, which was a really nice touch and made arriving much easier.Overall, I had a great experience and would be happy to stay here again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tona m B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beach house has a warm ,comfortable and loving atmosphere. Easy to get to grocery stores and coffe shops!!! We will be back next year. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janelle R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to beach, restaurants, grocery, & shops.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's always a good time staying at CCC. Great location. Well stocked kitchen and a beachy layout help you coast into relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2025
Thanks so much it was great meeting all the family and seeing you all again. Glad the weather worked out for you all and that the kids loved all the things they did. I hope to see you again making more memories at CCC. Margaret and Blair 8-25-2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean enough to be healthy, but there were some areas under furniture that could have been better, but all-in-all, house was clean and ready. No evidence of other pets staying in the home and we made sure our pets did not leave any thing behind! Outside could use a good cleaning/sweeping of spider webs around the deck railing, but outdoor furniture was comfy. A good place for my husband to enjoy his pipe and watch the world go by when the rest of us were out and about. Refrigerator and dishwasher nice and new. Stove also, but the top needs a good cleaning, we tried. Furniture inside was comfy with lots of pillows to help settle in. Beds were clean and comfortable, lots of pillows available. Showers were good, bathrooms clean. We enjoyed our stay, my grandchildren loved it, and shared the bunk beds without too much fussing. Great house for a family, great location with just a short walk to the Bonnet Street beach access. Close to shopping and other activities. The host was very friendly and hospitable. She lives nearby and responds quickly to any questions or requests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was close to the beach, clean and comfortable. Nice community, just a block to a great park. We will definitely consider again for future summer vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic nags head beach house. Perfect home for our young family to create amazing memories. I would definitely recommend this home and will be keeping an eye out for it every time I am planning my OBX trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elina M.

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

Great vacation!

We loved returning to this awesome house. Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

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

Great Get Away

It was a clean, nice home for our fishing trip! We are hoping to come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2025
So happy you enjoyed staying at our cottage this past week. I’m sorry I haven’t arrived at the beach until June but happy Blair was able to be there for you. I hope your fishing trip was great hope you come back when you can. Happy beaching and fishing. MB Cooley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

william r.

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

CCC is a great place!

Great place to stay and the management team did everything to make us comfortable and welcomed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Coach H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an awesome place. Everything was accurate
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

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

Great time in Nags Head

Couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to stay. Short walk to the beach, clean, reasonably priced, and willing to take the dog. Would absolutely stay there againl
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy L.

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

Great week at OBX

CCC is a wonderful cottage, very clean, well appointed and a great location for all the area offers. Highly recommend and hope to return again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

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

Nice place grateful for pet friendly properties!

Large family gathering with so many moving parts and the property worked beautifully for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
Tammy thanks for the review and we loved having you visit our CCC cooleycottage by the “c”. We hope you will return and visit with us again next year. May your fall and winter be good for you and your family. Thanks again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Relaxing beach stay!

Property was pleasant and clean. Close proximity to beach, restaurants and activities. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis A.

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

Nice

Very good stay and trip
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful house

Perfect house for a beach getaway. Everything you need and close to the beach and all Nags Head has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2021
Thank you for visiting and staying at our CCC in Nags Head. It is always pleasure meeting our renters and happy you were pleased to visit us. I hope you can come back soon. Thanks again. Margaret
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Spring Break

Had a great time returning to the Outer Banks with my family. Great location and loved that we were able to bring the dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Wonderful Cottage

This was great for a family with kids! It is an easy walk to the beach with access that allows for a wagon. There is also a close playground that has a farmers market on Thursdays. It is an easy drive to activities and restaurants too. It was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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

“Our” OBX beach house

We have been coming to CCC for over 20 years - love the house updates thru the years and the convenient location to many of our favorite places in OBX. This is the only place we have stayed and already looking forward to our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Great place

The place was great. On a cul de sac, quiet. Walkable to beach. It was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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