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Changing Tides | 441 ft from the beach | Hot Tub | Nags Head

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Top-Level Living Room with Deck Access
Top-Level Living Room with Deck Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to beach near Old Nags Head Cove
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Washer/dryer

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Mid-Level Bedroom with Queen Bed and Bunk Bed

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Mid-Level Bedroom with Queen Bed and Twin Bed

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Mid-Level King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Top-Level Bedroom with Queen Bed and Twin Bed

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Mid-Level Hall Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid-Level King Master Bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top-Level Hall Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Changing Tides | 441 ft from the beach | Hot Tub | Nags Head

New for 2026: New bed sets in top-level bedroom with queen bed and twin.
New for 2025: New kitchen countertops and LVT flooring.
New for 2024: New HVAC system installed.

Looking for your perfect Outer Banks family vacation property? Find it at Changing Tides, an absolutely lovely semi-oceanfront cottage outfitted for your family's comfort in Nags Head. Changing Tides is beautifully maintained and well-kept just for your enjoyment. Beach access is just three properties down. Enjoy the view from the front deck or relax on the mid-level covered deck enjoying the cool ocean breeze. The kitchen is supplied for all your needs...spend quality time with the kids! Bedrooms are furnished with families in mind. Close to shopping and restaurants! So close you can walk or ride bikes! One visit and you will become one of the loyal return guests year after year!

Top-Level: Living Room with TV, Blu-Ray/DVD Player, and Deck Access; Dining Room with Table (seats 8); Kitchen with Bar (seats 4), Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip & Keurig), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials; Bedroom with Queen Bed, Twin Bed, TV, DVD Player, and Deck Access; Hall Half Bathroom, Hall Full Bathroom.

Mid-Level: Common Area with Table (seats 4); King Master Bedroom with TV and Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; Bedroom with Queen Bed, Twin Bed, TV, DVD Player, and Deck Access; Bedroom with Queen Bed, Bunk Bed, TV, DVD Player, and Deck Access; Hall Full Bathroom; Laundry Room.

Extras: 2026 Beach Gear Credit, Distance to the Beach: 441 ft., Grill (Gas), Hot Tub (seats 6), Keyless Entry, Milepost: 10, No Smoking, Parking: 4 Cars, PETS NOT ALLOWED, WiFi.

Additional amenity details:
Hot tubs are available year-round. This property provides a $250 credit toward beach gear delivered to your rental property. *Delivery fees may apply.* Offer only good for full weeks booked with check-ins beginning between May 22, 2026 and September 4, 2026.

All Outer Banks Blue vacation rentals include bed linens, with beds made prior to your arrival for convenience. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant, and 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per sink. Kitchens include drying towels. We also provide a starter supply of paper towels, dishwashing detergent, and toilet paper.


Disclaimer: For the safety and security of our guests and property, this vacation rental may be equipped with a driveway-facing surveillance camera.

Outer Banks Blue makes every commercially reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. As such, all information and descriptions are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishing, inventory, and décor implemented by individual homeowners. Photos, virtual tours, and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you have any questions please give us a call.

The use of the property is restricted to use by You and Your family, unless it is agreed upon, in writing, to occupancy by a non-family group. A “family” means parents, grandparents, children, and extended family members vacationing at the property. For example, the use of the property by fraternities, sororities, groups under the age of 24, or unrelated groups is prohibited.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent.
Bed linens and bath towels are included. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels.
Please note: Additional convenience and cleaning items are not guaranteed, we recommend bringing any essentials you may need for a comfortable stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7890613
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this holiday home is near the beach. Seaside Art Gallery and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Outer Banks Mall and Outlets Nags Head. Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are also worth visiting.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Destination Fun - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Azteca - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Changing Tides | 441 ft from the beach | Hot Tub | Nags Head pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Changing Tides | 441 ft from the beach | Hot Tub | Nags Head?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Changing Tides | 441 ft from the beach | Hot Tub | Nags Head?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Changing Tides | 441 ft from the beach | Hot Tub | Nags Head?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Changing Tides | 441 ft from the beach | Hot Tub | Nags Head located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of OBX Laser Tag and Outer Banks Beaches. Seaside Art Gallery and Destination Fun are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelo O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very accommodating, check in was smooth, and the house was perfect. Very spacious and close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2026
Thank you for your 5-Star review of "Changing Tides." We are so glad everything was perfect and smooth for your vacation. Please come back again soon. We would love to host you and your family for a return trip.
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10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the property and felt it was it good condition. Lots of stairs and up and down but that was expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your 5-Star review. We hope to have you back again soon!
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8/10 Good

denise s.

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

Nice location

Quick walk to the beach
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2021
Denise, thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the location of the property. A quick easy walk to the beach is unbeatable!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maty B.

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

Perfect location

The house was in the perfect location to the beach and town. It was raining almost all the weekend when we stayed but the large living room and hot tub still allowed us to spend time together and enjoy the OBX even if we were stuck inside! Enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2023
Maty, Thanks for taking the time to tell us about your stay. We are sorry the weather was crummy when you were here, but it sounds like you made the most of the situation and still created some great memories. Please come back and stay with Outer Banks Blue again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael J. J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Stay!

This is a nice property in a great location. Lots to do and many places nearby to visit. Great access to the beach. Management addressed issues with a quick response. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2021
Hi Michael! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Changing Tides! We are sorry to hear that there were issues but happy we could resolve them for you. We hope you enjoyed the beach, thank you for choosing Outer Banks Blue!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L.

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

Close to beach

We had a great trip. The house was equipped with everything we needed. The beach was a short walk away and we walked the quieter roads behind the house as well. Outer Banks Blue was extremely helpful and easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2022
Thanks Laurie, extremely helpful and easy to deal with are what we strive to be! Happy to hear Changing Tides had everything you needed.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Amazing house!

This house made for a perfect girl’s weekend! It was spotless and clean. The kitchen was well stocked. The location was amazing—one lot back from the ocean and one block back from the main drag of restaurants and shopping. The communication with the hosts was excellent. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb, 2022
Hi Julie! We are so glad to hear you had such a great girl's weekend! We would love to have you back sometime in the future! Thanks for choosing Outer Banks Blue!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chee S.

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

Family Vacation w/Adult Children

We had a wonderful time at during our stay in the Outer Banks. There was plenty of space for everyone and plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax. Spent a lot of time on the upper floor deck off dining/kitchen. Beach access is very close and easy to get to and from. We prefer to stay on beach side however this location was extremely nice and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2022
We're glad you found Changing Tides to be an awesome vacation rental! The best place to be at the beach is outside so we are glad you put the decks to use. Let us know when you're ready to come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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

Changing Tides

Loved location. House was nice. Picked it because all bedrooms had queen size or bigger beds plus twin or bunk in room as well. Close to beach access. My only negative was we had to keep chasing the A/C during above 90 degree weather. A/C sets back to 75 degrees every couple hours if you don’t reset it to desired temp every couple hours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2024
Carol, Thank you for your feedback. We will look into the A/C issue you mentioned. That's not how it is supposed to work! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

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

Girls Getaway

Our group consisted of six adult women. This house was perfect for us. Close to the beach, close to shopping and close to great restaurants and ice cream. What else could you ask for? The house was very clean. It was also very spacious. We had plenty of room to spread out all while being together. The common areas were large enough for us to hang out together. We loved the wrap around porches and hot tub. Our group would most definitely recommend this house and we will be booking it again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2024
Tricia, We are glad you and the "girls" had a great getaway at "Changing Tides." So nice of your to give future guests a taste of what is in store for them at this very popular property. Please come back again soon.
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6/10 Okay

Angela G.

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

Great Property for families

Our family loved Pluggers Too. The location was great and the home layout was fantastic for groups. Every room has its own access to the balcony. It has everything you need to save money and cook at home. The negative is, it wasn’t very clean at all. We had to wash some of the bedding because it clearly had been slept in and was dirty. Dishes were left in the dishwasher. The upstairs bath wouldn’t drain well. The property management company should check the properties more often. Other than the cleanliness we loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2023
Angela, Since your stay Outer Banks Blue has moved to a standard bedding program for the majority of our properties. We always have provided clean sheets and made beds on guest arrival, but now comforters are no longer in place at our properties and we have a standard white bedding that is changed weekly on our beds. In other words it has the look of an upscale hotel upon check in. Let us know next time about slow drains while you are still here so we can correct that sort of thing right away. It has long since been corrected at this house. Glad you had a great time!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Short stay

I'm sure Changing Tides is a lovely place to spend a week, but we weren't able to find out. I rented it for my daughter and her highschool friends to have a final relaxing fun time together knowing they were responsible young adults that wouldn't cause trouble or damage. Check-in was on Saturday evening and on Sunday morning they were told they were being evicted from the property and needed to be out within a couple hours. The homeowners had been watching the group on the undisclosed security camera "waiting for the leaseholder to arrive", yet when I stated I could be there in a few hours and stay in the house all week, they refused. When I questioned why the camera was not disclosed on the property page or lease agreement, I was told it was so “they could watch the mailbox”. This is not true because the camera faces the dry entry (a gathering space to spend time while staying there) and the street/mailbox is not in view of where the camera is facing. There was no compassion for my pleas or reasoning with the homeowners, so the group left as told. Nothing was disturbed in the house and they left it as they found it. I completely own that I broke the lease and am deeply regretful. It wasn't to be maliciously deceitful, it was done with love for those kids who unfortunately had to pay the price. Hard and costly lesson learned for all of us. But I do feel it needs to be known by anyone considering renting this house that there is a camera used by the homeowners at will.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2023
Stephanie, We regret that you used this forum to call attention to a violation of North Carolina Vacation Rental Act (law) which you and your group violated. The fact is we could bring legal charges against you for defrauding an innkeeper. The lease terms are very clear that we rent to family groups only with the leaseholder being at least 24 years of age and present at all times. This was not the case as you are aware there were 12 teenage girls occupying the house with no adults present. We believe it was never the intention of you to comply to the stated rules when you obtained this rental. The intention seems obvious to us that you intended from the start to deceive the property owner and you got caught. Had you brought this situation up in advance of the rental we would have politely declined the tenancy and this unfortunate situation would have not happened. That is the lesson to be learned here. The presence of these 12 unchaperoned teen girls attracted immediate attention of neighbors around the property. Calls ensued and the situation was quickly confirmed with a Ring doorbell camera which is very common place for vacation rentals and in no way inappropriate. There is no undisclosed security camera at this location or something nefarious going on as you suggest, and bringing this up as a warning to future renters is entirely missing the point. The fact is what you perpetuated here is very dangerous and illegal. The presence of unchaperoned teens using a property with no adults present brings inappropriate attention on the Outer Banks. Your offer to come and stay as one adult with 12 teens is far below any standard. We hope every tenant that wants to enjoy "beach week" for their high school children should know the OBX does not welcome you and Outer Banks Blue will agressively seek to remove you with the full backing of law on our side.
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel K.

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

Great stay

Stayed at the end of the season (mid-Sept.) Property was conveniently located near the beach and supermarket. Easy to check in and out and communicate with the rental company. Great weather. Everyone in our group of 8 worked remotely for all/part of our week-long stay and the house was spacious enough and Wifi strong enough to support all of us working.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2023
Thanks for the kind words Samuel!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Perfect Getaway

Wonderful getaway for a couple of days with my parents, husband, and daughter. Great location that provided everything we were looking for in vacation spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2023
Catherine, Thanks for your 5-Star review.
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10/10 Excellent

SHERRY R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Lovely home. Close to the beach. Consider adding a pool!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2022
Thanks for your review, Sherry! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Changing Tides. Pools definitely make everything better! Thank you for choosing Outer Banks Blue!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Perfect

This house was exactly as described. Getting in was a breeze. We loved all of the deck space. The kitchen was very well organized. We used the very close beach access several time. The hot tub was an extra bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2022
Thanks for the comment Jessica! We strive to make sure our homes are accurately represented so that everyone has the same great experience you've described. And yes, Changing Tides has some wonderful deck space. Come and stay with us again on your next trip!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Large but cozy cottage

We had a great stay. The cottage was clean and very spacious. Quick walk across the street to public beach access. I would certainly rent this cottage again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2023
Heather, Nice of you to pass along these comments. Thanks.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

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

The house was very clean and the pictures show exactly how the house looks.

The house was a 2 minute walk to the beach. It was a perfect location. The street is busy. I used to live in the city and the cars driving all day and night would not have bothered me. I'm not used the the noise anymore, so I had trouble sleeping. No one else in the family was bothered though. We have 4 teenagers (3 girls) so the house had plenty of room for all of us. I would choose this place again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2020
Stacey, thank you for the 5-star review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that our pictures set proper expectations! We strive to keep those up to date and well-detailed so our guests know exactly what they are getting. Thanks again and we hope you stay with Outer Banks Blue again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin T.

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

Excellent Vacation

Beautiful rental property. Had everything we needed and location was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2020
Hey Justin, thank you for the 5-star review! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed Pluggers Too and hope you will stay with Outer Banks Blue again in the future!

About the host

Hosted by Outer Banks Blue Realty Services

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Outer Banks Blue is a family-owned and operated rental management company that maintains 250+ properties from Nags Head to Corolla. Our team of experienced professionals has been providing competent and personalized service to our guests since 2005.

Please note: All Outer Banks Blue properties provide bed linens and bath towels for a small fee added to every reservation. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels. Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent. Kitchens are fully equipped with dishes, glasses, cookware and utensils, but be advised no spices, coffee, or coffee filters are included with the rental. Additional conveniences, cleaning items, and kitchen goods are not guaranteed.

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