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Vintage Cottage in Wanchese

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Wanchese, NC
  • Pirate's Cove Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Vintage Cottage in Wanchese

Enjoy the fishing village of Wanchese, the quaint town of Manteo, and the nearby beaches of the Atlantic during your stay in “Aunt Vid’s Cottage.” Aunt Vid’s family restored the cottage, preserving its original charm while providing many new amenities, including WiFi, central air-conditioning, new appliances, and an outside shower and fish-cleaning sink.

Upon entering Aunt Vid's cottage, you will be transported to an earlier era of tranquility on Roanoke Island. The family restored the original pine floors throughout the cottage. They renovated the kitchen while maintaining its vintage feel with basket-weave tile, a retro fridge, and butcher block counter-tops. The little cottage has a large front porch for enjoying the island breeze. After a day at the beach or fishing on the sea, the outside shower is a private, roomy spot in which to wash away the sand.

Property manager

Cecelia Weschler
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wanchese

Located in Wanchese, this holiday home is near the beach. Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and Island Farm are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pirate's Cove Marina and Jennette's Pier. Pirate's Life Charters and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf 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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Wanchese, NC

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Marina - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 13 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 20 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Poor Richards Sandwich Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sam & Omie's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Cottage in Wanchese pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vintage Cottage in Wanchese?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Cottage in Wanchese?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Cottage in Wanchese located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Pirate's Life Charters and within 6 miles (10 km) of Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and Pirate's Cove Marina. Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and Dare County Arts Council are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danette C.

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

A perfect get away

This was the sweetest, coziest, and happiest little cottage to stay in. The property is well maintained. It has everything you need for a nice get away. It's a great jumping off point, Kitty Hawk museum, the lighthouse, the ocean, and local eateries.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

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

Great cottage

Highly recommend, very historic and quaint. Kitchen is updated and very cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Lovely beach cottage

Beautiful cottage with lots of character just a short drive from the beach and restaurants. Very quiet and residential, we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Wanchese cottage

Our second stay at the cottage and it is lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel C.

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

Super cozy and welcoming location.

Exactly as advertised. Beautiful property not too far from the main strip and quite area. Loved it and the family had a blast!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

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

If a House could be a boutique hotel, this is it!!!

We were blown away from the moment we walked into Aunt Vid's Cottage! Care has been placed in every aspect of the house. From the adorable front porch surrounded by flowers, opening the door and smelling like I walked into Crabtree and Evelyn, the sunny "Happy" feeling present in every single room, records, family games, fresh flowers in bud vases, gleaming hardwoods, beautiful antiques, hidden birds...just so much to say. We absolutely loved this gem of a house!! It's central location in Outer Banks was perfectly located near anything you could want to do. We would and do plan on staying here again!! Thank you for the hospitality!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

kathy w.

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

Beach vacation

It was great. Cute cottage, very comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Cozy little cottage

Aunt Vid’s cottage at 120 Old Wharf Rd. in Wachese North Carolina could not have been more perfect and just so well done with modern Convenience's. The property is well maintained and just so charming. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen w.

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

Exactly as described

Peaceful, clean cottage with everything we needed for a great stay in the outer banks. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

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

Sweet home with every need anticipated!

The home is immaculate and everything we might have wanted or needed was there - like spices, soap, paper towels and much more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta S.

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

Cottage Comfort and Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - the workmanship and decorative touches were wonderful - the cottage is cared for and inviting everywhere you look - quiet and peaceful - the location was perfect, no matter what your interests are - do plan a visit here - you will not be disappointed!! We weren’t and I must confess - I’m a bit fussy at times - We had all the comforts of home
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Great Time

Fun little cottage and great area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah T.

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

Our second time to stay here.

We love staying at Aunt Vid's cottage. It feels like we are family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

OBX trip

The property was great and the hosts were very responsive. Loved our time in the Outer Banks.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MONICA S.

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

First Visit to Outer Banks

This cozy cottage was a good central location for visiting many Outer Banks sites. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and deck during our stay. The house had lots of nice touches, even a guitar and turntable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen S.

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

Sweet cottage

The cottage was so charming. It warmed my heart when I brought my daughter and her friend in the door and they went straight for the record player and the games. The cottage was clean and decorated beautifully. The host was wonderful and made us feel very welcome. It definitely is worth a repeat visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

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

Really top notch

Honestly, even if you weren't planning on going to Wanchese, staying in this place would make it worthwhile to take a detour. So close to the alligator national wildlife refuge, which is why we went, but ridiculously close to the beaches and restaurants and all of that if you're interested in that as well. Great place. Felt more like a cabin than a beach rental, which is why I liked it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen A.

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

Thanksgiving respite

Lovely old home supplying all necessary amenities including a wonderful mattress on the queen bed (much better than what I have at my home).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Clean, quaint and convenient

We came to Wanchese for the OBX Marathon and Half Marathon to watch our daughter run her first event. The house was really close to the Start/Finish line so that made it easy on us for the early start. The house was really clean and quaint; the turtable and albums were utilized alot so we got to reminisce about Billy Joel, Linda Ronsatdt and Little Feat!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

donna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was clean,neat and close to the marina where our charter was located. The only faults were the lack of an exhaust fan in the bathroom which was in close proximity to the kitchen and dining area; if the tv was capable of getting local channels there were no instructions on how to acquire them and lastly some of the boards on the back deck needed to be replaced. Off season dining options are rather limited in Wanchese - that's not the proprietor's fault.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

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

Quiet charming escape

A birthday celebration get together. Cards, wine, records playing below the chatter at the cottage. Daily escapades to Nags Head beaches, Mulligans & Blue Moon for lunches, Manteo shopping and the Elizabethan Gardens. Bought seafood at O’Neals and cooked a few nights. Kitchen had what we needed. No complaints, loved it and hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorene M.

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

Fall getaway

This cottage was perfect for just the two of us. We like to stay away from the touristy crowds, but be close enough to take day trips to the beach/restaurants/attractions. Aunt Vid's cottage is the most charming little place with everything you need. Manteo and Wanchese were nice to explore, as well as trips across the bridge to all of the Outer Banks.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie O.

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

Cozy and centrally located for our stay

This vintage cottage was clean, cozy, and had everything needed for our 4 day stay! We enjoyed the record player and "Oldie but Goodie" record albums :) We couldn't get the lock to work on one of our days there but Cecilia helped us right away and put us back in business. If you're visiting the OBX area - this is the place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cecelia Weschler

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests