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Crows nest views, porch vibes, dog-friendly house with linens + late check-out!

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View from the crow's nest. Public beach access across the street.
Front of the haus.
New deck and crow's nest
Back porch at night
Remodeled kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Crows nest views, porch vibes, dog-friendly house with linens + late check-out!

When you book, let us know who will be staying in our house; brief info is fine. :)
We like to know who you are, as this house is our home. Questions? See FAQs below, or send us a message!

**NOTE: BUNK BED WEIGHT RATING IS FOR CHILDREN ONLY.**

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FAQs:

- LOCATION: South Nags Head at MP 20. 3 miles from Jennette's Pier (North) and 3 miles from Bodie Island Lighthouse (South).

- HOW MUCH? Use the detailed price calculator. Tax and fees (other than pet fee) are included in the price. Cleaning fee is $100. Pet fee is a flat $50 for up to two dogs. PAYMENTS/DEPOSIT? Payments are split into three installments.

- HOW FAR TO THE BEACH? Two blocks from door to sand...under three minutes. The listing includes a video of the walk to the beach. We're positioned directly across from the beach access across the road. Please only use our bridge. Children should be supervised when crossing the bridge and road.

- WE PROVIDE ALL LINENS AND BATH TOWELS FOR YOU. We have a pack and play, but please bring your own sheets for baby. We provide courtesy beach towels, but they are not part of the linen service...you are responsible for washing those.

- DO I HAVE TO BRING MY OWN TOILET PAPER & OTHER INCIDENTALS? Yes. However, we provide starter rolls of toilet paper and paper towels. You must provide all incidentals for yourselves (bathroom items, laundering items, and food).

- DO YOU ALLOW PETS? Yes, DOGS ONLY, for a flat $50 fee. Two house-trained dogs, max; no exceptions. No weight limits (really). Dogs are not allowed on bedding or furniture. Note that we do not have a fenced yard.

CAN MY DOG WALK ON THE BEACH? Yes. Leashed pets are allowed on Nags Head beaches year round. Leashes must be no longer than 10 feet.

- CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT? You can arrive as early in the AM as you want on your designated check-in day. You must leave by 2PM on your check-out day or we are charged an additional cleaning fee.

- HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN I BRING? 6 adults, two children...no more than 8 people. It's a small house. There are two queens, two twins, and the last room has twin bunk beds rated for **children only**.

- DO YOU OFFER REFUNDS? Our rental agreement states that you must give 30 days notice to receive a full refund, but we understand that life happens. Inform us asap if you can't honor your reservation. We offer full refunds for pandemics, hurricanes, named storms, or if your charter fishing trip is cancelled beyond your control. We do not offer refunds for rainy weather.

- ACCESSIBILITY: We do not have a ramp or elevator. One must be able to navigate 12 steps in order to enter the house. The town maintains the beach access, which is a walkway connected by stairs on either side. There is a dune, but it is tough to navigate around the stairs depending on what the weather has done to the sand. Keep in mind that beach wheelchairs, strollers, and beach carts may not be able to easily access the beach from our access across the street.

- DO YOU PROVIDE CHAIRS, UMBRELLAS, TENTS, ETC?: We provide some chairs as a courtesy to our guests, but this is not an official amenity. Chairs, tents, and umbrellas are high turnover items, so we can't guarantee stock at any given time. We typically have approx. 4 backpack/cupholder chairs in stock. We recommend that you rent your larger beach items. Rental prices are reasonable, and rental companies carry high quality products that hold up well.

- CAN I CHARGE MY EV? Yes, we have Level 2 (240V/37A max) available on site. Bring your mobile charger. The 14-50R outlet is secured with a padlock for child safety reasons, but we are happy for you to use it to change your car.

- I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS! Please ask. We always respond to questions about the house or the OBX. We work hard for vacation time and understand that you need your beach trip to meet your expectations!

Property manager

Caren/Deeter
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 8:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 2:00 PM
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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)
2 house-trained dogs, max. No dogs on furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cleaners arrive at precisely 2PM. We are charged an extra fee if you are still in the house at 2PM. Please don't make them wait on you.
Do not flush anything other than toilet paper (e.g., wet wipes, tampons, etc.) unless you want a visit from the plumber.
Dogs should be housetrained and are not allowed on beds or furniture. Cleaners inform us of soil/damage and you will not be allowed back.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nags Head

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway 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

  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Outlets Nags Head - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 11 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crows nest views, porch vibes, dog-friendly house with linens + late check-out! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Crows nest views, porch vibes, dog-friendly house with linens + late check-out!?

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Crows nest views, porch vibes, dog-friendly house with linens + late check-out!?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Crows nest views, porch vibes, dog-friendly house with linens + late check-out! located?

Located in South Nags Head, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Outer Banks Fishing Pier. Bodie Island Lighthouse and Jennette's Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 148 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Just what we needed

Great location and house. The owners were quick to respond w any questions the entire weekend we stayed. Hope to go back later this year.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Great house and location

We enjoyed our stay and had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

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

Perfect!

We were looking for accommodations for a quick Christmas getaway. This was the ideal setup for our family of three teenagers and two dogs. Our hosts were exceptional, all amenities were exactly as described. Loved the personal touches of Christmas treats and a small tree. Great access to the beach for walking. Quiet neighborhood in the offseason. Loved it! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Gregory V.

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

A perfect spot for off season

This great home is a block from the ocean and 10 minutes to the center of food and shopping in Nags head. 4 good size bedrooms and a fully stocked kitchen. We have stayed in dozens of VRBO’s and this one makes the short list. Absolutely super. Hosts. We really felt like we just stopped by our second home for a week👍👍
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah t.

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

Look no further!

This place was exactly what we were looking for and what we needed. It is small but roomy, location is perfect, and the ease of checking in was unmatched. My husband and I both said we'd love to rent here again. We did not feel cramped. I highly recommend Strandhaus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teddy C.

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

Great Location

Great house, short walk to the beach. Far enough from town but close enough to take a short drive to pick things up. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

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

Peaceful getaway

We loved our stay! Terrific location by the beach. The kids loved playing the many games in the house. Adults enjoyed relaxing on the front and back decks. A wonderful place to relax and explore OBX.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D M.

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

Great Host

Couldn't have ask for a better experience anything we needed the host went overboard to make sure our stay was the way we anticipated it to be. Will def stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Eric A.

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

Great place!

Laid back and perfect location! So much better than the behemoth houses that are being built everywhere. If you appreciate unpretentious but outstanding local dives and being outside the crazy zone radius of people this is the spot. Clean, nice and genuine charm. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

GAIL B.

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

Perfect Vacation Rental

Perfect Location. Loved the easy access to the beach. Loved the early check in and late check out. Clean and awesome layout of the house. Enjoyed and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

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

Fishing trip stay

Stayed here for on of our fishing trips for the year and couldn’t say more good things about the house. It’s exactly as described perfect accommodations. The ice machine is trully a lifesaver lots of room very close to the beach easy access to the inlet. Nice put together quiet house perfect for any occasion parking is limited but if you plan accordingly you should have zero issues will be staying here again if available
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

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

Location, location, location

Caren & Deeter, Our family of four adults and two dogs enjoyed our New Year's holiday stay at Strandhaus . We loved its quiet location away (but not too far away) from the commercial areas and only a short block to the beautiful beach and dunes which we visited every day. Strandhaus also is located in between Pea Island NWR (we observed pelicans, egrets, herons, ibis, numerous ducks, yellow-rumped warblers, turkey vultures, and more) and Jockey's Ridge State Park dunes, our two favorite sites on this trip. Thanks for those recommendations, and for the sunny days! Your rental home is warm and cozy. The outside raised platform gave us wonderful 360 degree views, particularly of the dunes and ocean, and of sunrises and sunsets. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen met our needs, as we made all our meals in the house. You even provided a step stool in the kitchen, which was appreciated by our short-statured family. Thanks for providing us with such an enjoyable New Year's retreat. Ron & Carol
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

My family really liked the house. For five of us adults and adult-sized teens, it felt roomy and spacious. The house had everything we needed. It was a quick, easy walk to the beach, and we were in decent distance from our sight-seeing ventures.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

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

Excellent

Check in was super easy! Everything was as advertised. Easy in and out parking. 1min walk to beach. Overall 6 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very comfortable house

The house was perfect for our needs! It was cozy, well-equipped and we loved the South Nags Head location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee M.

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

Best Stay Ever

It was literally everything we could have needed. Such a close easy walk to a beach that wasn’t crowded. Sitting on the deck at night watching the stars was incredible. I will definitely be visiting again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleisha K.

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

Wish we could stay

We very much enjoyed our stay in the Outer Banks. The house was nice and had just about everything we would need. Remember to bring garbage bags, paper towels, some ziplock bags came in handy as well. The property owners remind you of this though so you can be prepared. The amount of outdoor space to enjoy was nice and it was so close to the ocean. The views were amazing, we loved having a beautiful view to wake up to while drinking a cup of coffee. The sunsets were gorgeous especially from the crows nest. We would absolutely stay there again. We also loved that it was pet friendly so that we could bring our fur babies along to enjoy the beach with us! Property owners are easy to get in touch with if needed. I absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

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

Perfect for family of five

This house was the perfect size for our family of five. It is just a short block to the beach and once you get there, the lifeguard station is right there, which was very nice. It's a great location in the Outer Banks--in a quiet neighborhood but just a short drive into Nags Head or Manteo and just a few minutes from the Bodie Island Lighthouse. The beach was never overcrowded, even though we stayed during a holiday week. We had a great week and would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Great stay while at Nags Head!

LOVED the property while we were at Outer Banks! It is a quick walk to the beach. It is very quiet and peaceful and the beach house was a comfortable place to rest. Property was clean and well taken care of. Our stay was better than we expected and we hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

April D., Elizabeth City

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

Perfect location

My family and I loved this rental. The location was perfect, private and a short walk from the ocean. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked. We enjoyed the availability of board games and different activities as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Great home

We stayed here due to the location to Oregon Inlet. Great home with that old school beach feel. Loved the screened back porch. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

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

Best week ever

We love staying here! We have never had any issues and have had great communication with the owners. We love the games, kitchen supplies and the crow’s nest. Everything has been perfect. Five stars!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy O., Raleigh NC

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

Very generous accomodations

Great location, quiet and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Wonderful Time

Can’t say enough good things about this place. Absolutely perfect location to the beach and very convenient to everything on the Outer Banks. Ample room for 6 people! Big bonus that dogs are allowed! Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need. Great outdoor spaces to enjoy on warm days. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Caren/Deeter

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We live and work in the Raleigh area, and spend time at our house in Nags Head whenever we can. When we can't be here, we enjoy sharing our home with others.

We hope that, over time, our OBX house reflects our interests and philosophies. This is very much our home, and we love being here. Please respect it like you would your own home.

Why they chose this property

We love South Nags Head. It's quiet and somewhat secluded, there are many full-time residents, the beaches are clean and wide, and there is easy access to restaurants, bars, and shopping. Our house is close enough to the beach that you won't mind the walk. The Outer Banks has a small town feel...it's quiet and people are friendly. Don't forget to wave to folks, and be mindful of everyone's desire for peace and quiet. If you need to get away from your fellow vacationers, take a half-hour's walk South on the beach; the houses disappear and the beach becomes secluded parkland.

What makes this property unique

Ocean and sound views. Dark skies at night. Plenty of room underneath the house to: wash off the sand in the outdoor shower; wash your car; clean your fish; grill out; store outdoor toys; relax on the porch swing; or have a beer at the picnic table. There's also a crows nest, a front deck, and two porches on the back.

Strandhaus adopted the stretch of beach that you'll be relaxing on. Help us keep it clean!

Languages:

English, German

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