Experience this charming oceanfront paradise in South Nags Head! This inviting 4-bedroom home is perfect for families and friends seeking a relaxing getaway by the sea. Unwind in the 9 x 24 heated pool, soak in the hot tub while enjoying the refreshing ocean breeze, or take a leisurely stroll down your private walkway to the beach, complete with a dune-top deck for breathtaking views.
Inside, you’ll find all the comforts of home, including TVs, Blu-Ray players, and a DVD player for your entertainment needs. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi and make use of the charcoal grill for delightful alfresco dining. We also cater to families with child-friendly features such as a high chair and pack-n-play.
Nestled in South Nags Head, you’ll enjoy a peaceful atmosphere complemented by a 6-mile bike and pedestrian path, perfect for morning strolls or bike rides. Plus, you’re just a short drive away from delicious restaurants, fishing spots, and shopping to enhance your stay.
No pets allowed. No smoking/vaping. Please refer to the Rental Agreement while reviewing Rules & Policies for pool opening/closing dates and pool heat information, including details regarding the optional pool heat fee.
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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 and a deadlock
About the area
Nags Head
Located in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head, this holiday home is near a water park and by the ocean. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Jennette's Pier - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 9 min drive - 12.1 km
Bodie Island Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - 6 min drive
KFC - 5 min drive
Sam & Omie's - 4 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 8 min drive
Grits Grill - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Crab Cottage: Oceanfront, Private Pool, Hot Tub have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Crab Cottage: Oceanfront, Private Pool, Hot Tub?
As of 1 Jun, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crab Cottage: Oceanfront, Private Pool, Hot Tub on 25 Jul, 2026 start from S$1,090, 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.
Is Crab Cottage: Oceanfront, Private Pool, Hot Tub pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Crab Cottage: Oceanfront, Private Pool, Hot Tub?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Crab Cottage: Oceanfront, Private Pool, Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Crab Cottage: Oceanfront, Private Pool, Hot Tub?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Crab Cottage: Oceanfront, Private Pool, Hot Tub located?
Located in South Nags Head, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Outer Banks Fishing Pier, Whalebone Junction and Jennette's Pier. Whalebone Junction Information Center is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.
Reviews
8.2
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a fantastic stay at crab cottage! Great location, clean house, hot tub and private pool
Leeann M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Archival
8/10 Good
Joan G.
23 Aug, 2017
August 2017 Stay
We had a wonderful week with our family visiting Nags Head. Crab Cottage is ideally located right on a beautiful stretch of beach and was just the right size and very comfortable for our group. Our only suggestion would be that some updating/cleaning/maintenance are really needed. The bathtub in the large upstairs bedroom has nasty looking black stains along the grout lines that regrouting would take care of. The jet outlets in the tub also need a thorough cleaning to get rid of the moldy looking stains in them. In addition, you should remove/replace the rusted shower caddy and shower curtain liner. The pillows in the bedroom were sadly limp and stained and should also be replaced. The dishwasher should be checked to ensure it is working properly (seemed to take a long time to cycle). Lastly please consider removing the ancient barbecue grill and replacing it with an up to date propane grill. Attention to these few, but significant things would create a much better impression when guests visit.
Joan G.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you Joian, for your survey. We are so happy you all enjoyed the home and your vacation. SN39 really does have a great location. Our teams will be looking into the maintenance and housekeeping items listed. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next Outer Banks vacation.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Lee S.
14 Oct, 2018
October 2018 Stay
The access code provided to us in our Pre-arrival information packet did not work. Several calls to management office to get new code. Property not well maintained, pool was not heated as stated in contract. The pool and hot tub not cleaned during mid week despite calls to management office, hot tub had foam floating in it and pool had lots of sand in it. Bushes and shrubs over grown on steps and walkways. Rusty nails on back decking and pool fencing. Management office did send landscapers finally to trim bushes on Tuesday after I called them a couple of times. The cabinets and furniture were worn out and flooring worn out except for upstairs carpet was fairly new. The pictures were deceiving and house was small and shook when anybody walked especially upstairs. This house was over priced for what we actually got and compared to other houses in the area.
Lee S.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2020
Thank you Lee for your review. Please know we appreciate your helpful feedback and apologize for the issues you mentioned while here as our guest. I am happy to announce this owner has plans on replacing the mattresses in this home, as well as replace the living room sofa with a new sectional, and possibly other upgrades moving into the 2019 season . I do hope overall you enjoyed your stay, and hopefully we will have the opportunity to welcome you back to the OBX in the near future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kelli T.
2 Oct, 2018
September 2018 Stay
We love this house! We stayed in it last year around the same time. The heated pool is always a hit with all of us and the beach access is awesome. Love waking up to the beautiful sunrise and being able to see a gorgeous sunset. Only issue we had was with the keyless entry but that was resolved quickly by Village Realty. Would definitely stay here again!
Kelli T.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you Kelli for your review. We are so happy to hear you loved your house, and we really do appreciate you staying with us for a second year in a row. I am happy to announce this home will be getting new mattresses, a new sectional sofa in the living room, and possibly other exciting upgrades moving into the 2019 season. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great vacation here on the beautiful Outer Banks.
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Carla T.
31 Aug, 2018
August 2018 Stay
The outside of the cottage: grass and bushes were very overgrown. Does not make the outside of the house appealing. Looks like outside of cottage is not well taken care of. Inside: cottage was not clean at all upon arrival. Sand and dirt on floors. Looked like someone came in and changed the sheets and that was it. I have a baby that crawls so an unclean floor was not appealing. The location of cottage was great. But did seem overpriced when compared to cottages around it. Because of all this I would not stay here again.
Carla T.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you Carla for sharing your recent experience with us. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the location of your cottage, however we are so sorry to hear of the issues that you have mentioned in your review. This owner has plans on replacing the mattresses, replacing the living room sofa with a new sectional, and possibly many more updates moving into the 2019 season. Please know we have shared your comments with our team, to help ensure improvements are made in this area. I do hope you have the opportunity to return my call, and we look forward to hopefully welcoming you back to the Outer Banks in the near future.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Fred L.
14 Aug, 2018
August 2018 Stay
We had never stayed at this property before. We were very happy with the room layout, as we had 10 people in the house ranging in ages from 4 - 81. The house was comfortable and the kitchen was well appointed. We used the outside seating, beach, pool and hot tub a lot. Our only complaint would be the tv's were difficult. There was instructions on how to turn on the living room system, but the upper bedroom tvs we couldn't get to function. The other issue was the grill. When the property advertised it had a grill, we assumed it was a gas grill. It was a permanently installed charcoal grill, which was small. The pool was fabulous. Half our party spent every day at the beach, the rest every day at the pool. We thought the house was a little overpriced compared to others in the same area during the same time period. But we made our reservations late and were left with few options. We may consider staying here in the future.
Fred L.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Catherine W.
30 Jul, 2018
July 2018 Stay
I am sorry to say our stay at crab cottage was not a good one! We arrived o Saturday and when we walked to the beach there was a 3 foot drop to get down to get downto the water. Next morning it was an 8 ft drop. My husband (a disabled veteran) and I could no longer go down to the water. I purchased the insurance but was told this was not covered! I paid $7000 and could only go to the beach 1 day! I feel we deserve a partial refund! Very upset!!!!!!!!
Catherine W.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
I would first like to take this opportunity Catherine, to thank your husband for his service being a disabled veteran. The Outer Banks has experienced erosion in certain sections of the beach from the weather the past few weeks, as the coastline is ever changing. We are so sorry you and your husband had difficulty getting down to the beach, however we do hope overall you enjoyed your vacation and location of your home. If you get the chance to return my call, I would love to speak to you personally about your recent stay, and we do hope to welcome you back to the OBX in the near future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lesley G.
28 Apr, 2018
April 2018 Stay
Crab Cottage was perfect! We had a great week. Kitchen is well stocked and house is very comfortable.
Lesley G.
Archival
8/10 Good
Diane S.
29 Jul, 2017
July 2017 Stay
We had no problems with renting this beach front home. Village Realty has easy and friendly procedures and staff. The app is excellent and helpful! The Crab Cottage, though, was a bit below our expectations. Well equipped kitchen, but it could use some updating. No pantry for our food items and the kitchen sink was very dirty and gross! The floor is nearly impossible to keep clean, especially with the dirty broom provided and the outdoor mats and rugs were so caked with sand when we arrived that they didn't help at all. Mattresses were terribly uncomfortable in all rooms. And, the bathrooms were very nasty with dirt, mold and inadequate shower curtains. Nice new carpet upstairs and the back upper deck had beautiful high chairs to watch the ocean! Many light bulbs were burned out. The walkway to the ocean was great and the hot tub was nice. We definitely will call Village Reality but will try a different house.
Diane S.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you Diane for your feedback. It was a pleasure speaking with your husband Paul today, and thank you for your kind words regarding our staff. As I mentioned to Paul I am sorry the cleanliness of your home was not up to our usual standards, and again I am sorry for any inconveniences this may have caused you. I have shared your comments also with our Operations team to address any areas needed and to ensure that our standards are maintained. I am so happy you enjoyed your vacation overall, especially the views of the ocean from your balcony and home. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next OBX vacation.
Archival
8/10 Good
Kristin B.
28 May, 2017
May 2017 Stay
we had a great week at Crab Cottage! the location was perfect. Access to the beach was wonderful. We were able to watch dolphins in the surf every morning for hours and go crab hunting at night! The sunrises were breath taking! Having a pool was a great bonus as the ocean was cold and rough most days. We enjoyed calling Crab Cottage home for the week. there were a couple of small issues, but Village Realty took care of them right away. We come to the OBX every other year and would definitely recommend using them.
Kristin B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
11 May, 2017
Fantastic
Favorite vacation in years.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Denise R.
28 Aug, 2016
August 2016 Stay
This house was perfect for my 3 kids and parents. Easy access to the beach via a safe deck. It was very easy for my older parents to access everything. The pool and hot tub were very relaxing. Close enough to restuarants and activities but far enough from crowds. We had a great time! First time using Village Realty. Very happy with the experience.
Denise R.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Naomi M.
9 Jul, 2016
July 2016 Stay
WOW !!! Had a wonderful, awesome time!!! Crab Cottage is amazing!!! My family really enjoyed the pool an hot tub when they weren't at the beach. An we loved the short walk to the beach!! Thank you so much for such a wonderful house. An thank you Village Reality for the wonderful hospitality!!!!! Will be coming back next year, maybe sooner. Lol Thanks again !!!!
Ohhhhhh I have more wonderful pics but I LOVE this view.!!!