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Oceanside 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with Excellent Ocean & view.

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A wooden deck with two Adirondack chairs and a bench, overlooking a coastal landscape.
A living room with a wooden staircase, a ceiling fan, a large sofa, a wicker chair, and a small table.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a white table, and four chairs.
A two-story wooden house with a balcony on the upper floor, a fenced yard, and a parked truck.
Northwind Cottage - screened porch

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Rodanthe Beach
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Rodanthe, NC
  • Place, Rodanthe Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rodanthe Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Loft area

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanside 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with Excellent Ocean & view.

2 queens, 2 twins, "Northwind" offers great ocean and Pamlico Sound views! Located on a private road this is the perfect cottage for a getaway! Enjoy the loft with sitting area to read your favorite book while away.

This home will show you some magnificent sunrises and sunsets of Hatteras Island. There is a sense of privacy here not afforded to homes in subdivisions. You will be able to watch rabbits scurry along the edge of the open fields. Excellent place to relax away your vacation...at the beach! 3 TV's, loft area, WiFi, Jacuzzi bath tub, basketball goal, fish cleaning table, picnic table, screened in porch.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 4038117
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 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
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

Rodanthe

Located in South Rodanthe, a neighbourhood in Rodanthe, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Rodanthe, NC

What's nearby

  • Rodanthe Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rodanthe Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 15 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beads & Beans OBX - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mirro’s Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hoy Lechon - Asian Inspired BBQ - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanside 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with Excellent Ocean & view. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanside 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with Excellent Ocean & view.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanside 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with Excellent Ocean & view.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanside 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with Excellent Ocean & view.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanside 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with Excellent Ocean & view. located?

Located in South Rodanthe, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Pamlico Sound and Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum. Rodanthe Beach and Rodanthe Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 87 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nice comfortable and clean. The owner was kind, helpful and answered all of our questions. I would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2026
Thanks Brittany. I am glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu K.

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

Third stay

Always a pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Nice house for the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

Fun Beach House

We had a great stay.The beach house was perfect for our family The upstairs is perfect if you have teenagers in your group !! We enjoyed both decks Beautiful sunrise and sunsets We would definitely come again !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis S.

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

Excellent house and beach

Very nice house and we loved the beach. It’s also in proximity to Pea Island nature reserve and the federal beach accesses for the Hatteras sea shore.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

Immaculate house privacy

Best vacay ive ever took my family on will be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2023
Excellent! We look forward to having you as a return guest at Northwind. Best regards, Rob
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Amazing

We really enjoyed our stay. Wanted for nothing, host was kind and communicative. Property as listed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

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

Great place!

We had a great stay here! I wish I had known that the little bridge in the yard was not a path to the beach, but the walk to the next drive with beach access wasn't too bad. A wagon is handy! I would come back in a heartbeat. It was a very quiet, relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Perfect family cottage

We stayed for a week and absolutely loved it. The upstairs balcony gives you an amazing view of the sunrise and the screened porch is perfect for enjoying dinner and listening to the ocean. Beach access is fairly convenient but we mostly just drove a few minutes north to a beach with life guards. It's a bit of a drive to a large grocery store but there are smaller stores nearby and plenty of great places to eat, coffee shops etc. If you're adventurous there's kite surfing and parasailing just a few minutes south and when you feel like staying in there is a yard large enough for badminton or kicking a ball around. Really a fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

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

Spring Trip to Rodanthe

This is the 4th time we've stayed at Northwind. The cottage feels secluded and the views from the upper deck are beautiful. It's a short walk to the beach. There is a lot to do there and the cottage is located a convenient distance from plenty of activities. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Quiet and Good Location

Nice, more traditional beach house. Just off the bridge in Rodanthe. From the top balcony, you can see both the ocean and the sound, and there is an almost unobstructed view to the ocean from the back. Good value, and from this location in Rodanthe, you can easily visit Bodie's Island and further south down Hatteras Island. We enjoyed it, and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

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

Another stay in Rodanthe

This is the third time we've stayed at this cottage. We love getting away and staying somewhere that feels like home. There's enough space for the 6 of us to get together or find places to be alone. The kitchen is setup for several chefs to prepare meals. The laundry room is conveniently on the way out/in the door. We hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing better than Northwind

We LOVED this home! It was just a beautiful setting. Comfortable and so many spots to enjoy the views. The outdoor shower was the ultimate luxury. Appreciated the really nice laundry appliances and the Dyson to keep up with the sand. Rob was great to work with. So thankful to come across this property. We hope to be fortunate to come back to this property year after year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristi B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rodanthe stay

Beautiful home but only had one comfortable bed washer didn’t work and mosquitoes were really bad. Daughter had over 50 bites on her. Impossible to play cornhole liked we wanted in the evening because the amount of mosquitoes. Best part were the beaches. It was a holiday week and not many people on the beach which we really enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Perfect, quiet location and nice house layout

This beach house was ideally situated - a five-minute walk to the waves but far back enough to have a buffer. It is set back from the road with trees and bushes screening the noise and traffic. Rodanthe is a quiet part of the Outer Banks, which suited us. The house itself was impeccably cleaned before our arrival and everything was functional. The layout is great, with a wonderful sunrise-over-the-ocean view from the loft, and a common space comprising the kitchen, dining room, living room, and loft. There is a mudroom/laundy room on the lower level, which is highly useful in a beach house. Communication with the owner was good - we knew everything we needed to know.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2023
Thanks William! We are really glad that you chose our home for your vacation. Best regards, Rob
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karla S.

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

Beach vacation getaway.

Our family had a wonderful time at this location. It is wonderful for a lowkey relaxing beach vacation. The house was clean, had plenty of room to spread out, the kitchen was roomy and well stocked with items to make cooking easy, had an outside shower and more than enough yard to spend time playing outdoor games. It is an easy walk to the beach and even with us being there over 4th of July week we found it to have room to “set up camp” for the day and not feel crowded. The mornings spent watching the sunrise over the ocean,enjoying our coffee, was so relaxing. There are a few places near this location that we enjoyed: Beans and Beads for wonderful coffee and pastries, Lisa’s Pizza for great pizza and the General Store had items we needed and forgot. A few items to pack along with your bedding and towels are dish towels, dish cloths, trash bags and a few ziplock bags (if cooking at the house). Rob was very prompt at answering any questions. We will recommend this house to others and will stay here again if we are back in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great Place, Great Vacation

This was our first time staying at Northwind, and it was a very nice place. This was our sixth trip to OBX and the first time we stayed south of Nags Head. Rodanthe was a quiet and amazingly low-traffic place—nothing like Nags Head or Kitty Hawk. The cottage was clean and ready upon arrival, and there were no issues with our stay. The multi-level decks were nice for taking advantage of the breeze in the morning and later in the evening, as it was in the high 80s every day we stayed. The AC worked great! Unfortunately, the water in the creek/marshland was high, so the bridge and direct path to the dunes were unusable, but the little path north to the road to the dunes was easily accessible, though some branches needed trimming. The beach was clean, and there were no crowds—again, something we were not familiar with. Kite surfers frequented this area because the waves were large, which made swimming impossible for the latter portion of our stay. Overall, it was a great stay, and I would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

6/10 Okay

Robin N.

Road was flooded and very muddy

We did not have power for over 24 hours. . Tried to call Rob and after waking up to no power. We had to call HomeAway and then got a hold of owner. They said they were not getting my texts? We had to throw out a bunch of food because of the power outage. The power company said this was the third time. The house sits on marsh land and you can not access the beach from the path in the pictures unless you want to wade in a swamp.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2023
Mother nature blesses the outer banks with spectacular beauty and unfortunately at times intense weather. Northwind cottage has now completely recovered from a lightning strike and the rains. Updated exterior and decks ready for 2018! Much appreciation to Ewell Custom Carpentry! Please check out the recently updated pictures.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy G.

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

Interesting location

The house is a little off the beaten path, well off the highway but not that close to the beach. Yes, there is a small mobile home park right across the fence, but it was quiet and -- with the exception of a couple trailers -- well kept. Our only issue was a bird or pair of birds were coming in through a fan vent in the side of the house and had built a nest in the ductwork that is not easily accessible. The owner-manager couldn't find a pest control licensed for birds that could get to us during the week. The birds were noisy early in the morning, but those sleeping nearest the area adapted by putting on music and earbuds. Not a deal-breaker, but something to ask about maybe. For us, it's just one of those "vacation experience" stories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2023
Thanks Randy! I'm sorry for the disruption and I really appreciate that you were understanding. The birds were a new experience for us as well. We discovered that none of our existing maintenance contracts addressed birds which left us searching for a resolution and at the mercy of their scheduling. The beach is about a thousand feet or a five minute walk from the home.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Crystal P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Disappointing vacay

The home was unclean. Mattress covers soiled, refrigerator dirty, floors and tubs consisted of sand, ice maker frozen and ice dispenser never worked. Microwave had dried splattered food. When my family checked in after a 5.5 hr drive we had to clean the home before unpacking. Downstairs tub did not drain, finally fixed on day 3 of our trip. Lawn with knee high grass. Finally was mowed 6th day of vacay. Our first trip ever to the OBX and it was such a disappointment. Owner was notified and bathtub drain was fixed. Nothing else offered in helping with the uncleanliness of the home. Just that the “ home was expected to be properly prepared for your stay.” Hopefully this experience will help future guest and owner in checking on how home is being prepared for renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brittney G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to beach

Pros: -close to beach- the little path shown in pictures is not how you get to the beach. You walk through A clearing in the bushes and then you get to the paved access road. It’s about a five minute walk. - The beach was not crowded in that area at all. And lifeguards were close by because of the campground next-door. - fairly quiet and secluded. There is another cottage right next-door, but no one was there during our stay. There’s a mobile home community right next to the house, but overall it was quiet. - spacious inside, comfortably fit our family of five Cons - The house was not very clean when we arrived. I had to sweep as soon as we got there and picked up a lot of sand. The rugs in the bathrooms did not seem clean. I had to scrub the tub before putting my toddler in it. - nothing is provided. No linens, towels, dish, towels, paper products, hand soap, and there was only one, half-filled bottle of Lysol spray. So you will have to bring everything with you. - the downstairs queen was uncomfortable but the upstairs queen was ok.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaden T.

Well-cared for quiet property, lots of privacy, great sunrise and sunset views. Conveniently central

House is located a little back from the ocean side beach but this allows privacy as there are no other multi-story buildings nearby (a rare thing indeed). House is updated and has all the features you need. As owner states, there are no linens or towels included. You should assume this to also include TP and paper towels. There is a well-stocked quikey-mart/gas stations just across the street with anything you forgot. Bedrooms, living areas, TVs, appliances, and furniture are all clean and modern. Multiple decks with a screened-in room. B-ball hoop and well-maintained grassy area for kids. Covered parking for 1 car. "Mudroom" with laundry for beach clothes, outdoor shower. There are a few mobile homes on the other side of the fence but they were not a problem and there was no noise, other than waves, frogs, and a mockingbird. Great central Hatteras Island location. 45 mins to Hatteras Ferry to Ocracoke, 25 minutes to Food Lion in Avon, 35 minutes to Wright Bros. Loved that it was quiet and much less traffic than Northern OBX but I'm sure the one-lane road is a problem in high season. My parents, brother, and husband and I loved the house and had a great vacation. Keep an eye out for the small driveway marked by a curved PVC pipe labeled "Northwinds" just before the Pirate Stuff store.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2023
Thanks Jaden!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location. Quick walk to the beach. Beach was quiet and water warm. Loved every minute of our stay. Tons of wildlife to observe too!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a charming beach house with great privacy. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
I thought I would be able to see the beach every day! It was way more than a five minute walk! The Home was beautiful! It did need little better cleaning! We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026

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