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Old Nags Head Charm At It's Best

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Nags Head, NC
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Old Nags Head Charm At It's Best

Enjoy the charming old Nags Head feel of this authentic ocean front cottage. Relax in the colorful rocking chairs on the covered deck while enjoying the breeze and gazing at the ocean. The cottage features a colorful updated kitchen with a beverage/wine refrigerator. The cottage has 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and an enclosed outdoor shower on the porch level. Got to love the outside shower! Features: 5 T.V,'s, central H/A, wireless internet, microwave, beverage/wine cooler, OS Shower, charcoal grill. Lower level: 2 double bedrooms, 2 full baths, kitchen, living room and dining room. Top Level: double bed in 1st bedroom and 2 queen beds in 2nd bedroom. Some sand toys and corn hole available.
So sorry, towels and linens not provided.

Other listings provided by Blair James (see reviews from other happy travelers - put listing number in "search destination" to locate:
Property ID - 3643209 Sand Joy I
Property ID - 3812956 Cooley Cottage by the Sea
(Pet Friendly)

Property manager

Blair James
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 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Equipment rental nearby
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Events

No events allowed
NO exceptions to this rule!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Firm on this rule! No more that 8 occupants and a maximum of 3 automobiles please! (8 includes children under 3 years as well).
If you are outside of any House Rules and/or Rental Agreement, it could result in termination of stay.
Septic does not allow for more than 8 guests... * You will be charged for additional guests brought to the cottage using the facilities. *

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
Note from host: NO exceptions to this rule!
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

About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this cottage is on 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 Nags Head Fishing Pier and OBX Laser Tag. Destination Fun and Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 8 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Surfin' Spoon - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Nags Head Charm At It's Best pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Nags Head Charm At It's Best?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Nags Head Charm At It's Best?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Nags Head Charm At It's Best located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nags Head cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Nags Head Fishing Pier and Dowdy Park. Jockey's Ridge State Park and Tracks in the Sand are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Girls week

We stayed in July, this was our second time staying here. The place is great. Walk right off the great back deck onto the beach. Blair is awesome to deal with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl E.

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

2024

Another great stay! Thank you, Blaire!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg m.

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

Wonderful Cottage!!

Fantastic week at the Sand Joy!! We had the best time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

david M.

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

Family vacation 2024

What can I say, this is the 2nd time we have stayed at this house and WE LOVED IT. The house is the perfect get away for families that enjoy a quaint, home away from home. The house is beautiful inside and out. Plenty of room for the 6 of us. The view of the beach and ocean from the back porch as you rock back and forth on one of the 4 rocking chairs available can’t be beat. So many people leaving the beach said he had the perfect place, I couldn’t agree more. Blair welcomed us with open arms and was always available for any questions we had. Such an amazing woman!! If you’re looking for a place close to everything, a killer view of the morning sunrise, and a step away from the beach then this is the place for you. We cannot wait to stay again. Thank you for allowing us to make our vacation 2024 a huge success. Oh, The ice cream cookie sandwiches are and were amazing 😉 …..thank you😀
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen P.

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

Another great year!

Sand Joy is always a wonderful stay. Blair is a fantastic host and the house is perfect for our family! Can’t wait for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Love Sand Joy’

We absolutely love this little cottage. Old Nags Head vibes, right on the beach with great views. Blair is a wonderful host and takes care of everything. We’ll be back’
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joi L.

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

Classic Beach Cottage

We had the pleasure of staying at this charming oceanfront cottage over Easter weekend. The rocking chairs on the front porch was perfect for relaxing and soaking n the surroundings. This was our favorite spot to enjoy each others company and the ocean view. The location was excellent. It was close to everthing and was also in walking distance to some restaurants. We will definately be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlea B.

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

Perfect beachfront

We truly enjoyed the house during our stay although we didn’t have beach weather. Blair was very communicative when we had requests. Lovely home and great location. I would definitely rent again, I just hope we have better weather next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Wonderful Cottage

We’ve stayed in the OBX for many, many years and this cottage is absolutely wonderful. It’s right on the beach and has a great view. It’s an old Nags Head cottage and brought back many memories. Blair was a wonderful host. Highly recommend this cute and comfortable beach house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin L.

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

Old School Nags Head

I've been coming to the Outer Banks (Southern Shores) since I was born and it's sad that it has changed so much since then. I'm so glad that Sand Joy has survived in tact over all of these years! It truly is an Old School Nags Head treasure! Blair is a fantastic and accomodating host and I look forward to visiting again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brie B., Washington DC

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

Breath of Fresh Air

What a weekend! The weather was perfect, the house was exactly what we needed; clean, cozy, and ON the beach. Blair was so accommodating and wonderful - we’ll absolutely be back! OBX in October is the way to go! Thanks so much Blair
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

3rd Stay, The Best Yet!

Blair was lovely to work with again, and the house and the weather were top notch! This was the first visit for a couple of guests, and they all agree that this is the definition of home at the beach! We hope to return next year, as we are in love! Thanks for the fun an memories, Sand Joy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Another unforgettable Nag's Head week!

Amazing location, charming cottage, gracious host, perfect stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl E.

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

Summer 2023

This was our second summer staying in the Sand Joy cottage. We love the sunrises on the porch with our coffee. Blair is super sweet and, of course, we can’t leave out Sailor! We have booked it again for next summer and are looking forward to it already!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

judi d.

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

Best Nags Head Vacation to Date

Great location, great view, great beds, great outdoor shower. We stayed in Samd Joy's beach road house in 2022 and eagerly awaited our visit to the "main house" this summer. It was worth the wait a thousand times over. If you are looking for an old-school beach front home in Nags Head within walking distance to ice cream and mini-golf, this place is it. Just left this morning and I am already looking forward to a return visit in 2024.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

greg m.

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

Wonderful Cottage!!

Thanks for an awesome vacation!! We loved your special home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Powhatan, Virginia

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

Excellent beach house

My family and I have been staying here each year for the past 6 years. We love the beach and this puts you right on it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudette D S.

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

Sand Joy 1

This was my fourth visit to this amazing home since 2017 and as usual, everything was wonderful. Blair is a great host, we love visiting with her and Joy. Everyone that stayed there over the years will be back. They obviously take pride in their property. Highly recommended destination.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

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

Great location listing as advertised.

Great property clean and easy to communicate. Will certainly stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regis S.

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

Blair is a gem

Amazing view with good old fashioned Nags Head charm! Blair makes the absolute most of her space. Bedding was very comfortable and the deck sitting was perfect! She is a top notch hostess with the mostest!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

perfect, as usual

This is the third time I/we have stayed at this house and it is just delightful. And this trip the weather cooperated too so that we could spend hours in the rocking chairs on the porch! Hours of laughter, great food and watching the sun come up and having a light show from Mother Nature one of those warm nights.....I/we could not have asked for a more relaxing week!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gavin L.

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

Nags Head Charm

This cottage is a fantastic! Old school Nags Head cottage, centrally located, very cozy and tastefully decorated! Blair is a very accommodating host! Will definitely be back (for the fourth time❤️)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D., ELIZABETH CITY

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

Awesome

Loved the proximity to the beach. House was decorated perfectly for the beach vibe. I will definitely returrn
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dixie C.

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

This place does not disappoint

My mom, sister and I had a wonderful time. It was important that the house we choose have a bed and bathroom on the main floor so this was perfect! This house is so cute and cozy and in a great location to many restaurants and attractions. The beach is steps off the back porch and the views were awesome. We were there at the beginning of October with the tail end of TS Ian, and that did not dampen our trip. We hung out, worked on puzzles and watched the waves. The kitchen had everything we needed. I had never rented linens before and Blair was awesome to help me with this prior to arrival so we had no trouble with the linen rental. We did leave a hair dryer for the next guests in case you forget one. Blair was awesome and super helpful. I had informed her we might be late due to flight issues (due to Ian) and she brought snacks for our arrival. (So sweet!) I would highly recommend this place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred and Susan B.

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

Making Memories

Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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