Seaside stay .With a stay at this South Nags Head vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of Outer Banks Fishing Pier. Whalebone Junction and Whalebone Junction Information Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Blue Moon Beach Grill - 8 min drive
KFC - 2 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 6 min drive
Duck Donuts - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
3 MIN. WALK TO THE BEACH! South Nags Head
With a short 3 minute walk to the ocean's edge our little slice of heaven is sure to make you feel right at home! Are you looking for a of taste old school Nags Head? If so, you have found it here at "Cottage de A&E!" Located on the south end between Jenette's Pier and Fish Heads Bar & Grill/Pier you will find our private and quant property nestled up against the OBX preserve. Enjoy the eagles nest balcony off the master bedroom as the sun rises over the Atlantic or watch as the sun sets over the sound on our large back patio with no other properties behind you! On those rainy, relaxing days chill inside under the vaulted ceilings with an open floor plan that is sure to provide that "take it easy" feeling. Whatever your pleasure we promise "Cottage de A&E" will deliver!
Property manager
A. Starnes
Languages
English
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 1 square foot
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
3 Min Walk To The Nags Head
Vintage OBX South Nags Head
3 MIN. WALK TO THE BEACH! South Nags Head Nags Head
3 MIN. WALK TO THE BEACH! South Nags Head Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 60 reviews
10 - Excellent
37
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 60 reviews
8 - Good
14
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 60 reviews
6 - Okay
6
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
8.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Elaine B.
17 Mar 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
The house shows many signs of wear and tear and needs a deep cleaning. Holes in vinyl floors, many carpet stains, throw pillow and blanket stains, hole in wall, dirty kitchen windows, torn screens, bathroom mold on shower curtains and toilet cleaning utensils, dog poo in yard, cockroach bug in bathroom, outside furniture and grill too rusty to use. Owner was receptive and thankful to my comments but nothing done during our stay.Gorgeous sunsets, central location, sufficient dinnerware and linens.
Elaine B.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Carlton T.
1 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay in South Nags Head.
Really liked the location and house layout. Well equipped kitchen, except no dishwasher, which was not a problem for us.
Carlton T.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025
2/10 Terrible
Kimberly M.
4 Jan 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing stay
We were greatly excited to take a family vacation with our four kids to the OBX; however, we were greatly let down by the condition of the home and the lack of the owner’s willingness to compensate us with a partial refund when the home was not ready to be rented out in the first place. For instance, we noticed a food stain on the kitchen counter, a hair lying on a clean towel, a strong bad odor in the upper room (which had fans running in it as though someone was attempting to air it out), horrible stains and even a piece of trash on the pullout sofa bed mattress, very large spider webs behind the kitchen curtains, smooshed bugs on the walls, a broken and unusable shower handle, a messy silverware drawer, dirty windows, and a broken trash can lid (plus an old cheerio below the lid). After pulling out the sofa bed mattress for a second night and noticing mouse droppings on it, we decided we no longer wanted to remain. We left after two nights (despite booking for seven nights). While the owners offered to send housekeeping, this was not a satisfactory resolution for us, as we traveled a distance to stay in a house we were expecting to be clean, not to spend part of our vacation with a housekeeper or handyman at our location (nor did it make us feel more comfortable about the overall cleanness of the place when it looked like it did in the first place). We did request a partial refund; however, we were disappointed that this was not provided after such a negative experience.
Kimberly M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing getaway
The house was perfect. My daughter and i wanted a quiet week and the house was perfect. We were close to everything we wanted to do. We definitely want to come back.
Jennifer S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy Z.
22 Dec 2024
Nancy Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
2/10 Terrible
Sheri F.
16 Dec 2024
disappointed
iAs soon as you walked in the house you smelled a mildew smell, the walls had water damage and by the second day and last day the sewer smell was overwhelming.
Sheri F.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jamie B.
8 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Beach Cottage
Plenty of space for friends and family to unwind. Great location tucked away in the middle of the OBX making it convenient to get everywhere we wanted to see and easily accessible for a break in the day. Would definitely book this cottage again. Absolutely loved it!
Jamie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dave M., cary, nc
20 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good value for off-season rental
Great value for our stay. Split level (3) house with 2 full bedrooms and multiple sofabeds in 2 other open areas. New air conditioning/heater wall units. Good LED TVs and Spectrum internet. Good location within 100 yards of Nags Head beach access. Within walking distance of Jeannette's pier. In addition to our own toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags (as stated in their description), we bought our own dish soap, bath soap, and dobie pads for dishwashing. Liquid soap provided was so-so. Nonetheless, we give our stay 5 stars.
Dave M.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen S.
22 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
This property was perfect for our girls trip. It was clean and has a homey feel to it. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others. The listing is accurate and we felt very comfortable during our stay. Thank you!
Karen S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
blanca l.
29 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
Well everything was good except that internet don’t work other the that we love this place we was 6 of us come here because of my mom visit us from El Salvador with my friend then my sister come with her daughter thank you for all and I recommend it will stay here again was our first time doing And we are so pleased.
blanca l.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Keith D.
22 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Plesant and relaxing.
Though this place is dated, it was comfortable and cozy. When a light went out we called number, someone came out and fixed it. Everybody was very pleasant and nice. Easy to work with. Very helpful of places to go and very easy to check in. Enjoyed our stay very much. Wanted to mention there is no dishwasher not a big deal for us , but that may bother some. Not a lot of room to park. Only us there so no problem for us, but may be for others. We had a great time.
Keith D.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
David T.
11 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
The cottage was overall very clean. It was a little dated. The biggest thing that I had was there is hardly any parking can’t even hardly turn your car around, but the owner was very responsive. Very nice and very easy to deal with overall the cottages very nice and for the price I would stay there again.
David T.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharon T., Seaford, va
25 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect moms and sons trip
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It’s nice to be away from the main area and it’s a short drive to anything you might need. The house was an easy walk to the beach - we felt safe at night walking around as well.
The house layout was great for us to be upstairs and give the teenagers some space. Loved the kitchen table with built in lazy Susan. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook plenty of meals at the house. We loved it!
Sharon T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly M., Virginia
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Kelly M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Jen B.
31 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Jen B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Carter S.
9 Jul 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s “rustic”!
Well, relatively low-cost was my primary motivator when looking for a VRBO in Nags Head that offered two bedrooms and two bathrooms for our stay. This house was built in 1972 and has not been particularly updated since. It’s a design time capsule and a fairly well-worn time capsule at that. Look, if you are not that picky about things like worn-out linoleum, a small hole in the paneling here and there and carpet that might have actually been laid in 1972 and you really just need a place to lay your head while saving some bucks, this spot is fine. The water runs cold and hot, the roof doesn’t leak, the a/c units are new and work quite well and there is a washer and dryer. Bring extra towels and washcloths with you as there is about 1.5 per bedroom provided as well as beach towels, toilet paper and paper towels. Overall, this cottage is the epitome of that universal axiom of “you get what you pay for”. My wife and I keep trying to prove that theory wrong but we continue to fail at it.
Carter S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Kenneth G.
26 Jun 2024
South Nags Head
Just a couple small things but on the whole very pleased with our stay.
Kenneth G.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kate C.
28 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nags head stay!
We came to stay for April vacation! It was my 8 year old son, myself and my boyfriend. The property was beautiful! We grilled on the porch and walked to the beach everyday! We loved the mini golf near by and the beach the best. I highly recommend staying at the property and we would love to come back!
Kate C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debbie H.
29 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location for us, close to all we wanted to do.
Debbie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robbie L.
9 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Value
I can't imagine finding a place with better accommodations for the price. I'd reserve again.
Robbie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew c.
8 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good price for the location
We had no complaints for our stay. We enjoyed all of the amenities this place had to offer and we plan to come back
Matthew c.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Brenda M.
8 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break Vacation
We enjoyed our stay and found the owners to be very attentive and responsive in a timely manner when we had concerns. Although accommodations were adequate, we really would have loved a bathtub.
Brenda M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Carol L.
26 Feb 2024
Stay
Very impressed with the responsivness of the owner!!!
Carol L.
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Sharon B.
24 Feb 2024
Not impressed
For seniors not good lots of stairs no hand rail at check in door and wasn’t told it was underneath the house no basic tv had large tv but could get them to work.shower in first bathroom the handle was about to fall off for the price overall I guess it was good
Sharon B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
5 Jan 2024
Nags Head
I question the cleanliness of the bed linens. House was as described and a good value for the money. One bathroom is very small and this home would not be handicap appropriate. I have a broken leg so all the stairs inside and out were challenging. If you are not handicapped like me I would recommend it for the price.