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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2725 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Nags Head, NC
beach
Place, beach
17 min walk
Outer Banks Hospital
Place, Outer Banks Hospital
18 min walk
Jockey's Ridge State Park
Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
2 min drive
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
18 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Live like a local in the heart of Nags Head! No cleaning fee/2:00 pm check-in!
Leave early beat the traffic and get your toes in the sand while everyone else is sitting in their cars waiting to check in at 6:00 pm! My place will be freshly cleaned and ready for you to check in by 2:00!
The Backyard - Nags Head, NC. Located in the most desirable location in Nags Head, this beautiful, totally renovated one bedroom is just 1/4 mile from the award winning beaches of Nags Head and one block from the stunning Roanoke Sound. The Backyard is the ideal retreat for a vacationing couple. This is a 100% smoke free home. We have it all!! Beach chairs! Coolers! Bikes! Just show up with your bathing suit and beach towels and get ready to have a blast! Completely renovated, our beautiful apartment for two is a true home away from home featuring one bedroom with a Queen bed, 32” HD TV, sliding French doors, custom tiled floor to ceiling mirror, one of a kind art, exposed beam hardwood ceiling with recess lighting, and a sitting area perfect for reading. The dresser provides ample storage space for clothes, shoes, and more. Blinds throughout provide your choice of sunlight or privacy. With beautiful Island decor featuring unique art from the owner’s personal collection, the living room has comfy couch a 32” HD TV and love seat. This is cooled with central air for your comfort as well as ceiling fans throughout. The fully equipped kitchen has a, microwave, refrigerator, stove with retro hood and hand laid stone backsplash, and everything you could desire to cook, prepare and serve a gourmet feast, heat left-over’s from the great assortment of fabulous restaurants surrounding our property or grill your fresh catch on the gas BBQ grill just out on the deck. The dining nook, adjacent to the kitchen has seating for 2. The bathroom features a tub and shower and a beautifully tiled one of a kind mirror. Also, no Outer Banks rental would be complete without the essential outdoor shower! (Shared with owners) Enjoy your hot water shower under the sun or stars while the aroma of confederate jasmine fills your senses. Linens and towels are provided – just bring your beach towels. After your long day at the beach come home and relax on your own backyard deck and enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds with Koi pond and gardens throughout. Also within walking distance of our apartment is a neighborhood sound beach. Here, you can enjoy spectacular views and sunsets! Bring your beach chair and relax. We will make you feel right at home at The Backyard. This is a downstairs unit. We live upstairs. If you are coming to the Outer Banks to party, shoot off fireworks, and generally make a lot of noise this is not the place for you!! We live in a neighborhood of working people who are not on vacation. We will do our best to respect your privacy and stay as quiet as possible upstairs – just keep in mind that 3 people live upstairs and the normal amount of noise should be expected. If you are looking for a Motel 6 or Holiday Inn type accommodation - this is not for you. But if you are interested in living with the real people of the Outer Banks - this might just be perfect. We are a laid back, fun family and offer to share our beautiful property with you and we are available to answer any questions you may have about local restaurants, etc. Whatever it is – having lived here for over 30 years – we’ve either done it, or know someone who has! Completely restored, updated and uniquely furnished, we have missed no detail inside or out. You’ll find a cozy, turn-key-ready home away from home with everything you need for day-to-day relaxation.
IMPORTANT NOTES: The property is a 100% smoke-free environment. This includes cigarettes, vapes, cigars, etc....Not only do I not allow smoking inside, this means you can not walk around my yard or stand in my driveway to smoke either. If you are a smoker- you might want to stay somewhere else.
The property is suitable for 2 people and one car.
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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Nags Head
Nags Head is home to this apartment. Nags Head Golf Links and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Outer Banks Mall and Outlets Nags Head. Full Throttle Speedway and Destination Fun are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Blue Moon Beach Grill - 20 min walk
Grits Grill - 19 min walk
Outback Steakhouse - 3 min drive
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - 5 min drive
Tortuga's Lie - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Live like a local in the heart of Nags Head! No cleaning fee/2:00 pm check-in! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Live like a local in the heart of Nags Head! No cleaning fee/2:00 pm check-in! ?
As of 9 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Live like a local in the heart of Nags Head! No cleaning fee/2:00 pm check-in! on 28 Jun, 2026 start from S$238, 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.
How much is parking at Live like a local in the heart of Nags Head! No cleaning fee/2:00 pm check-in! ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Live like a local in the heart of Nags Head! No cleaning fee/2:00 pm check-in! ?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Live like a local in the heart of Nags Head! No cleaning fee/2:00 pm check-in! ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Live like a local in the heart of Nags Head! No cleaning fee/2:00 pm check-in! located?
Situated in Nags Head, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Hospital and Outer Banks Beaches. Outer Banks Mall and Jockey's Ridge State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
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The apartment was beautifully decorated, and it was very clean and conveniently located near all the local attractions. Our host was super nice and very accommodating! Would recommend staying here!
This is a perfectly lovely apartment stay. Sandra was very responsive in communications and respectful of our privacy. The apartment is adorable and very cozy for the two of us. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again if in the area again.
This property was perfect for my girlfriend and I to explore everything the Outer Banks has to offer. Its driving distance to everything, and walking distance to a lot of cool spots! Highly recommend and we will be back!
Perfect place to spend some blustery fall weather at the beach. Totally everything you need to hunker down and be comfy. Add your own groceries or take out and enjoy the sweet comfort of this lovely place. I love visiting the coast in the off season but I can see this place would be ideal for all seasons in Nags Head. Thanks Sandra for making this place available.
Sandra was a wonderful host. The apt was immaculate and welcoming. It had everything we needed and was convenient to beaches and restaurants. We would highly recommend it.
Decided to stay here on my first trip to the Outer Banks with my girlfriend. The place was super cute and cozy and Sandra was a communicative and helpful host with some great recommendations for places nearby. The location was very close to the beach and it was a very nice area. Would recommend!
Sandra is an amazing host!! She is excellent with communicating, very quick to respond and eager to help and answer questions. The place was adorable. We enjoyed grilling on the private back patio and riding the bikes around the neighborhood and to the beach. The location was close to everything and easy to navigate. I would definitely recommend Sandra and her property to anyone interested in visiting the area.
Super communication, great location, property exactly as described. Owner was very attentive to change in our schedule and any requests. Highly recommended.
Our vrbo was awesome! Great area, close to the ocean. Our host was very friendly. The only problem was with hurricane Erin and we left a few days early. Otherwise, we had an amazing time and we enjoyed our stay!
Sandra was great host and greeted us on arrival. She made us feel at home and we loved our stay!
Travis W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Sandra
We are a family of three who live and work here on the beautiful Outer Banks. We love to travel and enjoy meeting new people!
Why they chose this property
Why stay in a cookie cutter hotel room when you can stay in a a one of a kind beautifully restored apartment filled with unique art and surrounded by lush, tropical gardens in the perfect location for enjoying the sound or beach?
What makes this property unique
Boat ramp in neighborhood. Walk to the sound...ride your bike to the beach...What could be better?
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests