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Garden Cottage By The Sea

Vacation home with a water park, near Outer Banks Beaches

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Escape to a peaceful retreat at this charming one-bedroom home, perfectly suited for couples. Surrounded by live oaks and just a short walk from public beach access, enjoy the tranquil atmosphere with WiFi and Prime Video or explore nearby attractions like Nags Head Woods and Wright Brothers Memorial.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
NC, Nags Head

What's nearby

  • Dowdy Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seaside Art Gallery - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poke Box - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Cottage By The Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden Cottage By The Sea located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation 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 mi (2 km).

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Garden Cottage By The Sea Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 130 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and convenient. All consumables supplied for our stay. Bed was very comfortable. As were sofa and chairs. Communication was outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy M.

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

Exactly as expected!

Perfect stay for a couple staying the weekend in Nags Head. Easy check in process and great location. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan G.

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

Getaway

Nice quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

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

Comfortable spacious well appointed

Great location for seeing the sights we wanted to visit. Quiet neighborhood and close to grocery store. Very spacious, clean and comfortable. The bed was comfy and the kitchen had all we needed. So enjoyed the pictures decorating the walls! Would return here on our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

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

Great place!

Well maintained and set up. Nice owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keiran R.

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

Clean, Comfortable, and Great Location

I had a great stay here—everything was just as advertised. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and check-in was smooth and easy. The location was ideal—close to restaurants and walkable to downtown, but still quiet at night. The staff was friendly and responsive when we had a quick question about parking. I’d definitely stay here again and recommend it to others looking for a relaxing and convenient place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dempsey S.

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

Gard'.:en cottage

This place was perfect. The host was absolutely wonderful and accommodating there was a slight issue on check in but was quickly remedy and meg went above and beyond to make it happen. This will definitely be my new go to place when staying on the outer banks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

Harold M.

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

Mr

Great, I don’t know what else you need the 5 stars says it all.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

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

Excellent Stay

This is a great place to stay. Owner responded to us very quickly. We plan to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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

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

Robert W.

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

Excellent location for two!

Everything was clean and organized. Loved the location and neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Garden Cottage by the Sea

We had a wonderful time in Nags Head. This cottage was perfect! It had everything we needed for our stay and it was the perfect location to the beaches and shops. The cottage was very clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 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

Claire S.

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

Weekend break

Enjoyed the well equipped kitchen and being walking distance,(for us), from the beach and forest nature walk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

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

Ann C.

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

The visit

Great location for a quiet neighborhood close to beaches .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023