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Garden Cottage By The Sea

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Exterior
Sleeper sofa for third guest.
Short walk (with crosswalk) to Barns St Beach access.
WiFi, and Sling TV or enjoy your other streaming services.
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • OBX Laser Tag
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Garden Cottage By The Sea

Ten minute walk to public beach access. Quite private location with live oaks providing shade. Bottom level of a private home. One bedroom/one bath. Perfect getaway for a couple. Easy access to restaurants, shops, and local attractions. Walk to Nags Head Woods or Barnes Street Park. A short drive or bike ride to Jockey’s Ridge, Wright Brothers Memorial, and Nags Head Ecological Preserve. WiFi, and Prime Video. TVs are also set up for your other steaming services. Kitchen with all essentials ready for your culinary needs. Washer/dryer. Top level is a home business with a separate entrance, which is not lived in. The bottom level is all yours.

Property manager

Isaac
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this holiday home is near the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Monument to a Century of Flight are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at OBX Laser Tag and Nags Head Fishing Pier. Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Surfin' Spoon - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Cottage By The Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden Cottage By The Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Cottage By The Sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden Cottage By The Sea located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Dowdy Park and Outer Banks Beaches. Seaside Art Gallery and Jockey's Ridge State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 112 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Judith C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Unimpressed

Unimpressed. House needs some updates. Floors need to be cleaned. Needs more cooking utensils in the kitchen. Feel the cleaning fee is a little extra. We have to strip bed, put on laundry, take out trash, wash dishes.. we are basically cleaning all we used. Cheaper to stay at an extended stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al M.

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

Nice quiet place-secluded yet close to everything.

The house was very nice and equipped with most everything we needed. Although we didn't do any cooking there are plenty of cookware and utensils. The rooms were very clean. It was perfect for a couple to get away and enjoy the serenity. There are plenty of excellent restaurants within a few minutes driving (and we ate at a different one most every day). There's a public beach entrance about 3 or 4 blocks away. We would stay here again if we came back to Nags Head.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

OBX Getaway

The property was nice and clean and the bed was super comfortable. It is close enough to the beaches to easily drive there in a couple of minutes and far enough away to avoid the inflated cost of rentals on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth S.

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

Charming & Efficient

Well appointed property. Adequate for our stay and day trips to various areas of the outer banks. Kitchen was a little slight on cooking equipment but manageable. TVs were a little complicated but we managed as our preferences was outside on the darling back porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

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

~*Magical Forest Getaway*~

Location was unbelievable. The garden was breathtaking. The mattress was perfect. I had a Saved By The Bell Marathon, created my annual vision board with plenty of room to work and did yoga and had unbelievable photographs throughout the space to use as visual meditations. Who could forget the VIP parking! The internet was top notch as I hosted Zoom meetings effortlessly and they provided a lot more supplies than the other rentals do. The kitchen design is quite unique and fun. Book and game collection is superb. I would definitely stay here again. It is a very healing special place that will inspire you and unleash a creativity and self love beyond your wildest dreams. A part of me didn't want to share the review because I wanted to keep this secret garden all to myself : )
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy T.

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

July 27 - August 3, 2024

Although I could not go on our weekly vacation, due to an unexpected medical emergency, we had family members go in our place. They said the pictures on Vrbo didn’t give the place justice. They said it was a beautiful retreat. We’re looking forward to renting this again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was quaint, quiet and lovely. The walk to the beach was relatively quick. My stay here was relaxing and the home was clean and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

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

Great place to stay!

We love staying at this location. It is convenient to everything including the beach. We also appreciate how the owner always responds in a timely manner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Fantastic spot for a getaway

The place was way more spacious and functional than we expected, making for an incredibly comfortable stay. Huge bed, quiet neighborhood, awesome layout with two porches and an outdoor shower that’s clutch for the summer. We comfortably walked our gear to the beach and back from this location and got in a ton of delightful meals all within walking/biking distance as well. We hope we have the opportunity to stay here again as this quickly became our favorite rental property of all our stays in OBX over the past 6 trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Nags Head

Great location, walking distance to beach and short drive to fishing. The cottage was clean and well appointed. Enjoyed the location in the shade after a hot day on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Nag’s Head visit

The house was clean and pleasant. The neighborhood was quiet. The public beach access is a 5-10 minute walk but you can drive in 2 minutes. There was always parking available at the Barnes Street beach access but we usually walked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

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

Nags Head Cottage

Great way to spend a few days close to the beach, dunes and Nodie Lighthouse!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Perfect

Perfect house for couple. Very clean and comfortable. Nice quiet neighborhood. Easy and quick access to Barnes street beach parking. Central location for Nags Head, trips north and south, restaurants, etc. Owner is very nice and communication easy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William J.

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

Quaint

Very nice an well kept
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice neighborhood

The pros: lovely quiet neighborhood, clean, a good size space Cons: A pretty early checkout by 10:00am. The Roku tv remote in the living room does not work. We finally figured out the bedroom tv late Friday night. There definitely should be tv instructions by each television. All of the towels & wash cloths smelled very moldy, only (1) washcloth and (1) towel per person for a two night stay. We ended up buying towels at Homegoods. We were required to empty the trash, start the dishwasher, strip the bed and start the clothes washer before we left. In my opinon a cleaning fee should not be charged if you are expected to do the work yourself. There wasn't anything for coffee, nothing in the refrigerator as far as condiments or water of any kind. A completely empty frig. I think a lot of owners want rental fees but do not want to provide basic amenities and services anymore. It's like you are expected to pack your entire house and bring it with you for a day and a half stay, then clean on your way out. Standards in hospitality are gone these days.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter E.

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

The Garden Cottage

Good location. Very clean. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

Getaway

It was as pictured and described. It was clean. Neighborhood was quiet. I left it as I found it. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted B.

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

Lovely,convenient and comfy

Will book again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty A.

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

Exactly as described!

My husband and I enjoyed our stay here. It had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey T.

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

Wonderful peaceful getaway

Absolutely beautiful Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger B., Fishers

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

Great stay

Garden Cottage by the sea, isn't by the sea, but was a good quite location. Comfortable accommodation, i would stay again and recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

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

Perfect little nook!

We really enjoyed the property and the location to everything Outer Banks! Everything was properly provided, clean, and welcoming! We enjoyed our time in the cottage as much as we did at the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B., Allen

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

Cute and clean!

We loved this space. It was conveniently located, spacious and immaculate. We did miss having oil supplied in the kitchen, but would not keep us from seeking to stay again. Great couples retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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