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Carolina Cottage-Family friendly cottage in the Outer Banks-Community Pool

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and blue umbrellas.
A kitchen with granite countertops, a dishwasher, a coffee maker, and wooden cabinets.
Lap lanes at the pool overlooking the beach
A gravel pathway leading to a wooden deck with a pond and houses in the background.
A modern kitchen with a striped sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to beach near Old Nags Head Cove
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Outer Banks Mall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Golf Links
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Carolina Cottage-Family friendly cottage in the Outer Banks-Community Pool

Our home is located at mile post 14.5 in the Village at Nags Head Linkside community. Enjoy views overlooking the pond and feeding the turtles in the landscaped backyard, as well as the fairway views from the deck of our Soundside beach home located on the 13th tee of the Nags Head Golf course. Our cozy cottage is comfortably furnished with everything your family will need for a memorable stay at the beach. Located on a on quiet cul-de-sac within walking distance of the grocery store, shops and restaurants. It's just a short drive to the golf club (additional fees apply), beach club with pool, parking fees may apply (in season) south on the beach road less than a mile from the house or the private beach access less than 1/2 mile from the house north on the beach road with bath house (included in rental). Walk to the sound side park on the water to launch kayaks and canoes or just to view the sunsets. Great neighborhood for biking(bring your own or they can be rented from local vendors)or just enjoy taking a walk.
Our home is non-smoking.
High-Speed internet (wireless)
Community pool near by is available in season May-September. Parking fees may apply.
Available for short stays(2+ nights) after Labor Day and before Memorial Day Weekends. Contact owner for off season monthly winter rates. No additional cleaning fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn thermostat to 75 in the summer 65 in the winter. In Spring & Fall turn system off if the weather is mild.
Please wash and put away dishes and take out all trash and dispose of perishable food.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Weekly rentals only from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Short stays and partial week rentals before Memorial Day and after Labor Day.
Cottage is stocked with basic supplies at the beginning of the season please replace as needed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7090368
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
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

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Nags Head Golf Links and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outer Banks Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Full Throttle Speedway and Destination Fun. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Mall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Full Throttle Speedway - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 4 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Carolina Cottage-Family friendly cottage in the Outer Banks-Community Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Carolina Cottage-Family friendly cottage in the Outer Banks-Community Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Carolina Cottage-Family friendly cottage in the Outer Banks-Community Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Carolina Cottage-Family friendly cottage in the Outer Banks-Community Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carolina Cottage-Family friendly cottage in the Outer Banks-Community Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carolina Cottage-Family friendly cottage in the Outer Banks-Community Pool located?

This family-friendly Nags Head holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Mall, Nags Head Golf Links and Outer Banks Hospital. Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 281 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2026
Thank you Roger!😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chrissie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying in this community. We love the pool and beach combo. The house is is walking distance to the sound and we enjoyed the sunset. We love vacationing in Nags Head.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2026
Thank you Chrissie for your review! So glad you enjoyed staying in the Village at Nags Head Community! It’s a great location!🏖️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect for guys that came to fish for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2026
Thank for your nice review. Glad to hear the cottage is fishing trip approved!🎣
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay…. The turtles in the pond were so cute.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for the four of us to reconnect. It was just right for us to spend the day exploring the outer banks during the day and relaxing with a puzzle in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely beautiful and so much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2026
So glad you enjoyed your weekend!😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very close to food lion groceryIt was all completely perfect! Thank you :)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2026
Thank you Laura! Enjoy the rest of your trip! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay for an out of town work week. Great location, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr, 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Even if it was a work trip. Always better than a hotel. 😎
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful experience. The cottage was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your kind words!😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth W. B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great. There were a few pantry items available if needed. Enough space for what we needed for the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2026
Thanks for your nice review Beth!😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A friend and I planned a girls getaway and this cottage was perfect! It was conveniently located and was spotless! We had plenty of room to spend time together and to have some quiet time in our own bedrooms. We are already planning another stay this fall and we’ll definitely book this cottage if available. Thank you Jeanne for a wonderful time in your beautiful cottage. We loved our time there!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr, 2026
I’m so glad our cottage was the perfect place for your girls stay at the beach! Sometimes a little rest and relaxation is all we need!😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything as expected. Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2026
Thank you Richard!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pete D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb, 2026
Thank you! Happy to hear that!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sharon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The deck is dangerously unsafe. We had 2 young children that liked to look at the many turtles. The railing is wobbly and not safe, some deck floor boards were raised and brittled. House was clean and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2026
Thank you for your honest review and your comments about our deck. We are in the process of getting a contractor out to fix and/or replace the upper deck. The salt air and severe weather really takes it toll on wooden decks in the Outer Banks and ours is definitely showing its age. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very well apportioned and was just as described. It was very clean and comfortable and very centrally located. It had all the things we needed there and the host was amazing! Always making sure we had what we needed and provided wonderful restaurant choices. Jeanne was very, very accommodating and so very nice. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2026
Thank you! You are very kind. So glad you enjoyed your stay at Terrapin Cay 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ali R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My kids loved the turtle pond! There was a step stool, high chair, booster seat, and pack n play. It was clean and close to everything. There were sand toys to use at the beach and pancake mix in the pantry so we were able to eat before we even went to the grocery store. We really enjoyed our time at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2026
So glad your family enjoyed your stay at Carolina Cottage! So happy we had all the necessary baby equipment so you didn’t have to bring that stuff from home. Thank you for your lovely review!😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time visiting and would highly recommend! The perfect spot for a weekend visit. So clean, comfortable, and convenient to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec, 2025
Thank you for another nice review! We appreciate your return visit. So glad Carolina Cottage meets your needs!😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place & location, and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2025
Thank you for for recommending our cottage in your review!😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My younger brother and I had an outstanding stay at this VRBO in Nags Head earlier this month and I couldn’t have asked for a better Outer Banks experience. The home was exactly as advertised—clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully equipped with everything our group needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay.The location was ideal—easy beach access, and close to great local restaurants, grocery, and shops. Mornings with coffee on the back deck and evenings enjoying the coastal breeze were definite highlights.Inside, the layout worked perfectly for us, offering plenty of space to spread out while still feeling connected. Everything—from the furnishings to the linens—felt fresh and high quality.Overall, this was a fantastic stay in Nags Head. We would absolutely return and highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing, getaway in the Outer Banks. 
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and informative review! So glad you and your brother had such a relaxing stay. We would be more than happy to host your family again!😎
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and the process of checking in and communication was great. The view across the pond was nice. Had all the essentials needed for cooking and grilling and located in a great area
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home in a great location. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov, 2025
Thank you for the kind review! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always very clean and the host is always easy to reach!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very accommodating, convenient and the host was quick to respond on questions and had great recommendations for things to do too! I enjoyed my birthday getaway there. Loved sitting on the porch watching the wildlife and sunset!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2025
So glad you were able to relax and enjoy your birthday weekend in the Outer Banks! Hope you found lots to do and see! It’s a beautiful area all year long! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. House is really well maintained and we will be coming back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Aww! Thanks for the nice review! In spite of the cable box issues! Visit again any time. 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely owners. Good location and beds
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jeanne Howard

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We first came to the Outer Banks on the recommendation of a co-worker in 1989. We fell in love with the area! We visited at every opportunity and finally bought Carolina Cottage in 2004.

Why they chose this property

We love the Village at Nags Head because of the pool that is right on the ocean. We also love the quiet walkable neighborhood. We love the pond in the backyard and the wildlife it attracts. Very private but yet close to shops and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

We believe everyone should have a stress free affordable stay at the beach. A place where you can rest, relax and unwind. We don’t over charge and we try to keep our fees to a minimum. Any profits we make are put back into the cottage to keep it clean, updated and comfortable for our guests.

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