10/10 Excellent
Megan
5 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Megan
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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Cozy Cute Historic Sea Spray Cottage #1
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6950 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Nags Head, NC
- Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park3 min walk
- Place, beach3 min walk
- Place, Tracks in the Sand8 min walk
- Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cozy Cute Historic Sea Spray Cottage #1
If you are looking for a unique vacation opportunity where you do not have to invite 25 of your closest friends and family members, Sea Spray Cottages OBX is the place for you. The location is ideal, Mile Post 11.7, just south of Nags Head Pier and just north of Snowbird's Soft Serve Ice Cream; you will be centrally located to many attractions.
Sea Spray Cottages were built in 1950. There are 5 cottages in total, each cottage is similar to the others, but unique in its own way.
My wife and I have been operating the SEA SPRAY COTTAGES OBX for vacations rentals since 2009. We run a mom & pop operation, an experience from a day gone-by but thoroughly enjoyed by our guests.
Sea Spray Cottages OBX provide guests with a feel of what vacationing was like on the Outer Banks during a less complicated era. The cottages are equipped with modern conveniences that will make your visit relaxing and enjoyable. Linens and towels are NOT provided, but our assistant manager, Billy, can suite you up for a fee. Just ask for his contact information. Check in is at 4 and check out is at 10:00.
Cottage #1 has 3-bedrooms, which sleeps 6. It has an open floor plan that lends itself to relaxed and enjoyable stay. This cottage has a welcoming front porch and a back porch for out-door dining.
Dogs are welcome, we try to keep it to 2 (the cottage is primarily for folks, it's not a kennel). $125 for the first two and $100 each after that.
Unique to the Outer Banks this cottage is available for nightly stays even during the summer. In the summer we do have a 3-night minimum.
If your desired dates of travel are not available in this cottage, we have others. There are 5 cottages in total at Sea Spray Cottages OBX, all similar in vintage, but unique from one another. If you are a regular on the Outer Banks, they are the gray cottages with the pink doors on the beach road in Nags Head.
Sea Spray Cottages were built in 1950. There are 5 cottages in total, each cottage is similar to the others, but unique in its own way.
My wife and I have been operating the SEA SPRAY COTTAGES OBX for vacations rentals since 2009. We run a mom & pop operation, an experience from a day gone-by but thoroughly enjoyed by our guests.
Sea Spray Cottages OBX provide guests with a feel of what vacationing was like on the Outer Banks during a less complicated era. The cottages are equipped with modern conveniences that will make your visit relaxing and enjoyable. Linens and towels are NOT provided, but our assistant manager, Billy, can suite you up for a fee. Just ask for his contact information. Check in is at 4 and check out is at 10:00.
Cottage #1 has 3-bedrooms, which sleeps 6. It has an open floor plan that lends itself to relaxed and enjoyable stay. This cottage has a welcoming front porch and a back porch for out-door dining.
Dogs are welcome, we try to keep it to 2 (the cottage is primarily for folks, it's not a kennel). $125 for the first two and $100 each after that.
Unique to the Outer Banks this cottage is available for nightly stays even during the summer. In the summer we do have a 3-night minimum.
If your desired dates of travel are not available in this cottage, we have others. There are 5 cottages in total at Sea Spray Cottages OBX, all similar in vintage, but unique from one another. If you are a regular on the Outer Banks, they are the gray cottages with the pink doors on the beach road in Nags Head.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (193 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only, $125 for up to 2, $100 for each over 2
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
About the area
Nags Head
Located in Nags Head, this cottage is on the beach. Destination Fun and Full Throttle Speedway are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Outer Banks Mall and Outlets Nags Head. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nags Head, NC
What's nearby
- Jockey's Ridge State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Tracks in the Sand - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Dowdy Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Seaside Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Biscuits N’ P*rn - 3 min drive
- Blue Moon Beach Grill - 2 min drive
- Poke Box - 3 min drive
- Single Fin Thai-Sushi Restaurant - 3 min drive
- Tortuga's Lie - 13 min walk
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Reviews
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sandy and Barry H.
7 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandy and Barry H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Terra P.
4 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Terra P.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
fredrik c.
15 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to fishing pier, perfect
fredrik c.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pam S.
21 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cottage in Pink
Pam S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rose O.
15 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Rose O.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Donovan L.
2 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Beach Cottage
Donovan L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Michelle L H.
28 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a great stay
Michelle L H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
kyle b.
15 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick spring get away
kyle b.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Lucy T.
9 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Lucy T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
deborah w.
18 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sea spray Cottages
deborah w.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anna B.
21 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Anna B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Loretta R.
7 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Little Cottage
Loretta R.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laurie D.
23 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
Laurie D.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gloria W.
16 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful little cottage
Gloria W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Dawn S.
14 Aug, 2017
Will Definitely Be Back!
Dawn S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
10/10 Excellent
Sandra L.
14 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nags Head 2023
Sandra L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Frank O.
24 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice weekend stay
Frank O.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julio R.
28 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful!
Julio R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melissa L.
6 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girl's Weekend
Melissa L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Fred and Susan B.
7 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Vintage Cottage
Fred and Susan B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gaylen B.
3 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Gaylen B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lin-Christie M.
7 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely 4th of July Vacay
Lin-Christie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Megan K.
30 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful as usual!
Megan K.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Keith B.
22 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Keith B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
About the host
Hosted by John Vollino
My wife, Laura Lee Garrett, had been vacationing on the Outer Banks of North Carolina since she was an infant and introduced me, John Vollino, to the area when we were dating. We purchased our first vacation cottage a year after we were married in 1991 and purchase the Sea Spray Cottage Court in 2007. The cottages were built in 1950; there are four in total.
Why they chose this property
The cottages were slated for demolition and sale of the bare lots. We purchased the cottage court to save them from the wrecking ball. Our intent is to preserve and revitalize a little piece of old Nags Head so that we and others can enjoy a bit of history and vacation in a comfortable and uncomplicated way.
What makes this property unique
At the Sea Spray Cottages you will not have to vacation with 25 of your closest friends and family. Given the size of the cottages, you can enjoy your vacation with your immediate family or with a few close friends at a very affordable price. There is plenty to do in Nags Head including enjoying the beach, which is across the street. Cottage #1 has a large comfortable front porch were you can sit, enjoy your favorite beverage and watch the world go by.
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