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Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups!

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Welcome to Kemp & Olive Cottage!
One of two Little Cottages onsite.
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets Nags Head
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups!

Summary:
Vacation in simpler times with your pups.

The sound of the screen door closing behind you, the smell of the sea in the air and the vintage feel of old school Nags Head - if you've ever said, "remember when," then this 1950's cottage is for you! Renovated yet nostalgic and full of classic Nags Head charm, this is the well-appointed beach cottage you’ve been looking for.

A dog-friendly cottage with a studio layout, Kemp & Olive features a well-equipped kitchen, a flat screen TV, WiFi, cable, a shared washer & dryer, and a mini-split heating & air conditioning system for optimal temperature control. The outdoor area offers an outdoor shower, charcoal grill, an outdoor hose, and a backyard firepit – B.Y.O firewood and smores!! For your convenience, the cottage has a cart for hauling your beach gear to and from the sand.

Linens and cleaning are included in the rate. Linens are provided by an independent vendor (bed linens, bath towels, washcloths, sheets). Bed will be made when you arrive!

Our awesome caretaker, Aaron, lives nearby and is as committed to your experience as we are.

Located on the beach road, the property is just a short walk away from a beautiful beach access over a natural dune on Grouse Street (see aerial photos above). One of two cottages onsite, Kemp and Olive is one of just a handful of cottage courts still in existence in Nags Head.

In addition to many local retail shops, fine and casual dining establishments and grocery stores, the cottage is also close to many great local attractions including the beautifully renovated Jennette's Pier (less than one mile away), the North Carolina Aquarium in Manteo, Jockey's Ridge, Tanger Outlet shopping, Bodie Island Lighthouse, Coquina Beach, and off-roading and fishing at Oregon Inlet.

There is a two-dog maximum, we do not allow cats, and we do not charge a pet fee. There is no smoking allowed in the cottage. The cottage is not handicap accessible. We have a 30-day cancellation policy - refunds will only be issued if cancellation is submitted in writing to the property manager outside of 30 days from check-in date.

Thank you for considering Kemp & Olive Cottage!

What Our Past Guests Are Saying About Kemp & Olive:



When I opened the door, my heart fell in love – I really wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else!



Most perfect little vacation house! Everything you need to enjoy the Outer Banks!

Getting Around:
Closest airports RDU (Raleigh, Durham NC) and ORF (Norfolk VA). Car needed to best explore the area.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Free

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please refer to VRA.

Important information

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Property # 3950965
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

About the area

Nags Head

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Ocean Side Court, a neighbourhood in Nags Head. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway are also worth visiting.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • First Flight Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Outlets Nags Head - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Whalebone Junction - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups!?

As of 27 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups! on 16 Aug, 2026 start from S$263, 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.

What time is check-in at Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kemp & Olive Cottage: Tiny Cottage for Two Guests and Pups! located?

Located in Ocean Side Court, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outlets Nags Head and Outer Banks Beaches. Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit to the beach! Cottage was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to know you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable tiny cottage in a good location across from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar, 2026
Thank you so much for your review and for being our guest! We're thrilled to know you enjoyed your stay at Kemp & Olive Cottage!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! Clean and just the right size for us and our pup!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your review! We're so glad to know you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate you being our guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location in area we love. Host very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar, 2026
Wonderful photo! Thank you for sharing and for your review. We enjoyed hosting you and would welcome you back anytime. Thanks for being our guest!
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage felt big enough for an efficiency and had all we needed. It was charming and clean. The location was so convenient to beach. Just across the street. Also close to a lot of great restaurants and shops. Would be great if a little gate on porch so dog could sit out there with us. Liked the rockers on the porch. My only complaint was that they were doing construction in cottage next door which was sometimes noisy and less private. It would have been nice to be informed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Kemp & Olive. We are sorry that the window replacement at the cottage next door was a nuisance. Thank you for being our guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler T.

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

This was a great little place to stay!

We had a lovely time. Close access to beach, had both our dogs with us and the proximity was close to all the fun things in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2025
Thank you, Tyler! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and we really appreciate you being our guests. Come back and visit the OBX again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bungalow is nicely appointed. It is clean and offered us what we needed. The fact it sits right on Route 12, please note if you’re a light sleeper the traffic may be a nuisance. Take earplugs. It is nicely located for so many places to eat, state parks, lighthouses, and more.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so glad to know you enjoyed your stay and our cottage's proximity to much of what the Outer Banks has to offer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Great place to stay.

Enjoyed our stay. Very relaxing. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2024
Hi Elizabeth! Thanks for your great feedback and for being our guests. We hope to have you stay again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for 2 people and plenty of room for our medium sized dog. Very convenient area and 5 minute walk to the beach. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2025
Thank you, Lisa! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed Kemp & Olive Cottage. We'd welcome you back anytime - thanks again for being our guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place is perfect. Very close to the beach and just a wonderful little place. We want to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K.

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

The perfect spot.

We spent several amazing nights here and absolutely loved it. The space was clean and very comfy. For two people with or without a dog, it was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2025
Thank you, Bruce! We're thrilled to know that you enjoyed your stay at Kemp & Olive Cottage and certainly hope you will keep us in mind for your next stay in the Outer Banks. Thank you for being our guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

A Sweet Little Cottage

We absolutely loved this cottage! It was exactly as pictured and perfect for our stay. The shower was great and the bed was comfortable. The best part, it is only a 5 minute walk to the beach!Communication with the host was also top notch. Cleaniness was great as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2025
Thank you so much, Amanda! We really appreciate your review and we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at Kemp & Olive Cottage. We'd welcome the opportunity to host you again on your next visit to the beach. Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

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

Perfect for 2

Perfect for 2 and our pup! Clean, easy access to the beach, Amy is great to work with! This was our second stay here and we intend to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2024
Thank you, Bill! We are so grateful to have had you as our guests! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great location. Pet friendly.

The location was very good. The beach is literally across the street. Very cozy little pet friendly cottage within walking distance to everything. Look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

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

Super Cute Cottage

This one room cottage is cute and in a great location with close beach access. Storage is limited so pack lightly, but the sitting area has seating options and the kitchen has all the basics. For my husband and I and our rescue hound it was a great space to crash after exploring the outer banks and chillin' on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2025
Hi Jamie! Thanks so much for your review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time at Kemp & Olive! While the cottage certainly has a studio layout, we do try our best to make sure our guests have everything they might need - we're glad you thought so, too! Thanks for being our guests and we hope to host you again on your next visit to the Outer Banks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Sunrise stay!

We watched sunrise every morning at the beach and sunset every evening at the sound…great location. The cottage is just as described…charming and the team were excellent communicators.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

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

Very relaxing.

My husband, little dog, Sparky and I enjoyed our stay immensely. Our cottage was beautiful and very comfortable. Our host was very accommodating and had great communication. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb, 2025
Hi Jan! We're so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We really appreciate you being our guests. We hope to host you (and Sparky!) on your next visit to the OBX!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittny S.

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

Perfect small family vacation

Perfect little place for my husband and i to stay for a week with out dogs. Very clean for a dog friendly home and perfect location. No complains
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect for a quick no frills getaway

This property is fantastic. Exactly as advertised a small cottage just across the street from the beach. Full well appointed kitchen, small eating table, and a nice roomy sitting area. Great for two adults and a couple of dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2024
Thank you, Erik, for your review! We appreciate you being our guests and hope you will consider Kemp & Olive for your next visit to the Outer Banks. Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emlyn H.

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

Cute and quaint little cottage

This was a perfect place to stay with my partner and dog. The listing was very accurate and the communication from Amy was phenomenal. Bed was comfy and the place had everything we could need for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth O.

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

Dental hygienist

Very nice cottage, comfortable, clean. It needs abit of love and attention with some upgrading.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2025
Hi Elizabeth, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and for your recommendation. We certainly value and appreciate our guests opinions and input. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for being our guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia G.

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

A Perfect Stay

This little house is cozy and comfortable. Husband likes the table and chairs for early morning writing. The mini split heat/ac was perfect for taking off the chill in the air. Owner was responsive and available. The beach is beautiful right across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2025
Hi Joseph, We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time at Kemp & Olive CottageThank you for taking the time to leave a review and for being our guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

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

Everything we needed

Kempwas perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb, 2025
Thank you, Lauren! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We hope that we can host you again on your next visit to the beach!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

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

Perfect Getaway

Perfect, cozy home for your getaway. The property was super warm, welcoming, and clean. It had everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The hosts were very informative, attentive and pleasant. No complaints!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2024
Thank you, Terry! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and thank you for your kind words. We hope to have you as our guests again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA J.

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

Cute and close to everything

1st time visiting OBX. This home was a nice place. I would re book.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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