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Cozy Cute Historic Sea Spray Cottage #1

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Cottage#1
Exterior
dog/kid catcher (one on each front porch)
front porch for relaxing
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cute Historic Sea Spray Cottage #1

If you are looking for a unique vacation opportunity where you do not have to invite 25 of your closest friends and family members, Sea Spray Cottages OBX is the place for you. The location is ideal, Mile Post 11.7, just south of Nags Head Pier and just north of Snowbird's Soft Serve Ice Cream; you will be centrally located to many attractions.

Sea Spray Cottages were built in 1950. There are 5 cottages in total, each cottage is similar to the others, but unique in its own way.

My wife and I have been operating the SEA SPRAY COTTAGES OBX for vacations rentals since 2009. We run a mom & pop operation, an experience from a day gone-by but thoroughly enjoyed by our guests.

Sea Spray Cottages OBX provide guests with a feel of what vacationing was like on the Outer Banks during a less complicated era. The cottages are equipped with modern conveniences that will make your visit relaxing and enjoyable. Linens and towels are NOT provided, but our assistant manager, Billy, can suite you up for a fee. Just ask for his contact information. Check in is at 4 and check out is at 10:00.

Cottage #1 has 3-bedrooms, which sleeps 6. It has an open floor plan that lends itself to relaxed and enjoyable stay. This cottage has a welcoming front porch and a back porch for out-door dining.

Dogs are welcome, we try to keep it to 2 (the cottage is primarily for folks, it's not a kennel). $125 for the first two and $100 each after that.

Unique to the Outer Banks this cottage is available for nightly stays even during the summer. In the summer we do have a 3-night minimum.

If your desired dates of travel are not available in this cottage, we have others. There are 5 cottages in total at Sea Spray Cottages OBX, all similar in vintage, but unique from one another. If you are a regular on the Outer Banks, they are the gray cottages with the pink doors on the beach road in Nags Head.

Property manager

John Vollino
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only, $125 for up to 2, $100 for each over 2
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Since on septic, only toilet tissue and human waste down the bowl. No contraceptive or feminine products in bowl. Pick up dog poop, right away!
If you cancel your reservation and I am able to rebook - I will issue a refund.

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 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

About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this cottage is on the beach. Destination Fun and Full Throttle Speedway are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Outer Banks Mall and Outlets Nags Head. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf 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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Outer Banks Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 7 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Surfin' Spoon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cute Historic Sea Spray Cottage #1 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy Cute Historic Sea Spray Cottage #1?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cute Historic Sea Spray Cottage #1?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cute Historic Sea Spray Cottage #1 located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Jockey's Ridge State Park and Outer Banks Beaches. Nags Head Fishing Pier and Tracks in the Sand are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 119 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donovan L.

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

Fantastic Beach Cottage

Traditional Nags Head beach house with lots of space for gathering. Nearby family came for the day, and we all enjoyed sitting on the front porch. Very short walk to the beach. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terra P.

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

Great place to stay

Very clean, and in perfect location!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah w.

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

Sea spray Cottages

Cute cottage, new appliances, great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy T.

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

Great location

My family enjoyed the time we spent together and the time we went and saw fireworks at the beach. The location was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

fredrik c.

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

Close to fishing pier, perfect

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose O.

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

Cozy Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay. We’ll definitely visit again and stay at this cozy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle L H.

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

Overall a great stay

Very clean, nice quick walk to the Beach, restaurants close by. Would definitely consider booking again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

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

Perfection!

Simply perfect! Location perfect! Weather perfect! A wonderful 2 weeks at Cottage#1!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander W.

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

Excellent

Nostalgic: A beach property like they used to be before HDTV, before mega-cottages, self-contained resorts in which each guest has their own suite of rooms. Fully-updated. Well and completely stocked. Chefs will want to pack their own knives.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria W.

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

Absolutely wonderful little cottage

We had a great time and really enjoyed our stay at the Seaspray cottage. Mr Vallino really made us feel at home. We will rebook with him this summer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Great place

We had a great stay here. Everything was clean and ready for us. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank O.

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

Very nice weekend stay

Lovely and well-maintained. Blast from the past. Took me back to my childhood and the old nags head cottages. Thank you for a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Erin M.

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

Family beach week

Great cottage steps from the beach. Location was perfect! Size was perfect for our family of 4. More than enough space inside cottage and great front porch and back porch with dining table. Very clean and had everything you would need in the kitchen. Some things could have made the stay easier/better: not providing linens means a lot of extra things to pack; beds not the most comfortable; no curtains so bedrooms get very bright very early (not great for the littles).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaylen B.

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

Lovely cottage

Cottage has an open layout which makes it feel bigger. Fenced in yard and the big front porch were perfect for our dogs. Cottage is in a great location, across from beach entrance. First time in Nags Head and loved it! Would rent here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanda K.

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

Little Cottage w/ Lots of Charm!

I’d definitely stay here again! Location was perfect and cottage was traditional OBX vintage, which I love 💕 Ship lap ceilings, wide plank pine floors with lots of character and the best part was the gated front porch and beautifully maintained yard that was perfect for my two Frenchies that were welcome as well! I only stayed 2 days waiting to get into my Saturday rental but I’ll definitely consider a longer stay next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta R., Portsmouth, VA

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

Sweet Little Cottage

The cottage was very nicely furnished, the beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped, and best of all, it was immaculately clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L., North Augusta

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

Girl's Weekend

I stayed with my daughters and granddaughter. Beautiful, cozy little cottage. Covenient location. Locals were very friendly. It was perfect for us. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred and Susan B.

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

A Vintage Cottage

Considering its age, kept up nicely.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

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

Nags Head 2023

Loved, loved, loved exploring the area and the cabin was super cute and so clean and quaint. We were only in the area for two nights but will definitely return for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Excellent!

Excellent. Billy was there upon arrival to greet us and also took care of a couple of issues we had. Billy really made us feel at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio R.

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

Delightful!

We love the classic feel of vintage beach homes. This place was perfect for that. A nice deep porch, quaint decor, plus everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan K., Raleigh, NC

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

Wonderful as usual!

We stay at Sea Spray cottages every time we head to the Outer Banks (at least once a year) and we only have good things to say! The cottages have easy access to the beach and are close to so many places we like to visit, yet still feel secluded from the hustle of the bigger roads. A major bonus is that we can bring our two dogs and all enjoy a family vacation together. We’ll never stay anywhere else in Nag’s Head!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Getaway vaca

Super communicative owner, cottage was old and charming and absolutely spotless! Great process for dirty linens! Close to everything you could need. Well stocked for kitchen necessities. Intend to go back and stay there again! Well done 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

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

Tropical Storm Ophelia

Facilities were as advertised. Very nice and clean. Property Host (EXCELLENT). Even though we were unable to stay (our choice). I know this would have been an excellent experience. Hope to return soon and miss the next Tropical Storm.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

dina s.

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

Sibling Trip

My siblings and I spent a weekend at this cottage for our annual trip. It was extremely clean and we had no issues upon check-in; the entire process was seamless and easy. This was my first Vrbo rental, and I was well pleased and would recommend this cute nostalgic cottage for other visitors to Nags Head. It would work especially well for small families since there is only one bathroom. Also, FYI, the washer and dryer are in a detached garage on the property, but that posed no issues for our short trip. Again, other than being a true beach cottage, this place was incredibly clean, and that detail alone is paramount in my book. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by John Vollino

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My wife, Laura Lee Garrett, had been vacationing on the Outer Banks of North Carolina since she was an infant and introduced me, John Vollino, to the area when we were dating. We purchased our first vacation cottage a year after we were married in 1991 and purchase the Sea Spray Cottage Court in 2007. The cottages were built in 1950; there are four in total.

Why they chose this property

The cottages were slated for demolition and sale of the bare lots. We purchased the cottage court to save them from the wrecking ball. Our intent is to preserve and revitalize a little piece of old Nags Head so that we and others can enjoy a bit of history and vacation in a comfortable and uncomplicated way.

What makes this property unique

At the Sea Spray Cottages you will not have to vacation with 25 of your closest friends and family. Given the size of the cottages, you can enjoy your vacation with your immediate family or with a few close friends at a very affordable price. There is plenty to do in Nags Head including enjoying the beach, which is across the street. Cottage #1 has a large comfortable front porch were you can sit, enjoy your favorite beverage and watch the world go by.

Languages:

English

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